This Thursday, the residents of Farmington have an important decision to make regarding the future of the Krell Farm.
The town is holding a special referendum vote, allowing residents to decide if the town should buy 90 of the farm’s 98 acres for $6.75 million, which will preserve the land as open space. If Farmington’s residents decide against buying the acreage, a developer will most likely step in and buy the land, at a much greater price.
You can learn more about the proposal here, and here, and here, and here.
Today the Courant’s editorial section made a plea to Farmington’s residents to buy the land. I have to say, I must agree with their position. Maybe it’s my Vermont roots talking, but I can’t stand to see developments eating up all of the farmland.
Farmington residents, please vote this Thursday, January 17. Make productive use of land that is already developed. Don’t destroy the green space and farmland. Vote YES to purchase the Krell Farm.
*Image is a rendering of the Brandon Barn by Warren Kimble