Selectmen Considers Proposals For Former-Country Club Property

Written by First Selectman Beth Heller

Proposals for the Former-Country Club Property

Since I began my term in office as First Selectman in July 2017, among my top priorities has been to work diligently, together with my fellow members of the Board of Selectmen, to explore and bring to the residents of Woodbridge a viable plan for the future of the former- Country Club property.

As you know, this approximately 150-acre parcel was purchased by the Town in 2009 and has been the focus of considerable efforts over the years to determine the best path forward. I authorized a Public Opinion Survey in January-February 2018 to ask residents to provide their thoughts, and this information has been helpful as the Board of Selectmen evaluate various options.

With this in mind, the Board of Selectmen is considering proposals for the best use of the property and at a Special BOS Meeting on November 28th, the Board heard presentations from two developers who are interested in purchasing part of the parcel for development of Senior Housing (over 55 years of age).

One option was from Insite Development and Woodbridge resident Brian St. Pierre, and the other proposal was from the developer of Fieldstone Village on Rt. 34 in Orange, Robert Sachs.

After the two presentations, questions from the Board were answered by the developers. The Board then moved into Executive Session to discuss negotiations regarding these offers. We will continue negotiations with a goal of having further details available to the public prior to a Public Information Session where the public may see each option presented and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers.

Public Information Session

Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm in The Center Gym

Immediately upon the conclusion of the December 17th Public Information Session, we will hold a Special Board of Selectmen meeting so the Selectmen can decide whether to set a date for a Special Town Meeting and Referendum on one of the options. As I have stated several times before, any proposal for the sale of former- Country Club property will ultimately be decided by you, the voters.

All the presentation material shown at the November 28th meeting is now available at the Town Website.

Please visit our Current Issues & Projects Page to review this material.

I will continue to keep the public informed of next steps. If we decide to proceed to a Special Town Meeting and Referendum, please be advised that a written notice will be mailed to every household. As always, please be in touch if you would like to share your thoughts with me!