How To Support Glastonbury's Land Acquisition And Preservation Program

From the Town of Glastonbury:

September 10, 2020

In June of 1988, the Town Council adopted the Reserve for Land Acquisition and Preservation Ordinance. Through the ordinance, the Town of Glastonbury is able to establish a funding reserve for land acquisition and purchase of development rights. The ordinance defines the types of land to be considered for acquisition or preservation by establishing certain criteria. Examples include, but are not limited to, land that has value for:

• Recreation
• Agriculture
• Municipal or educational purposes
• Scenic, conservation, wilderness, historical, or archaeological value

Since 1988, the Reserve for Land Acquisition and Preservation Ordinance has enabled the Town’s purchase of 50± parcels totaling approximately 2,200+ acres of land in Glastonbury. State and federal grants, and funding assistance from non-profit organizations and private donors have supplemented Town funding for a number of land acquisitions as a part of this longstanding program. Click here to view a summary of Land Acquisition and Preservation Activities.

Donations to this ongoing and successful program are welcome and appreciated. This fall, there is also a tax credit opportunity available for eligible business donors through the Town's participation in the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program. Business establishments who contribute to this effort between September 15, 2020 and October 2, 2020 may be eligible to receive a tax credit through the Neighborhood Assistance Act. Please click here to learn more about that program, including eligibility, conditions, and more helpful details.

How to Donate

To contribute to the Land Acquisition and Preservation Fund, please make your check payable to the Town of Glastonbury with “Land Acquisition & Preservation Fund” in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to the address below, or deposited in the secure Tax Drop Boxes located outside of the main entrance of Town Hall. If depositing in the Drop Box, please be sure to place your check in an envelope that is clearly labeled “Land Acquisition & Preservation Fund”. Your contribution is qualified as a charitable contribution under IRS Code Section 170(b) (1) (A) and the Town will send you a letter acknowledging your contribution upon receipt.

For more information on this valuable program, please visit www.glastonbury-ct.gov/land and thank you in advance for your generosity.

Mail contributions to:

Attn: Land Acquisition/Preservation Fund
Town of Glastonbury
Revenue Collection Office
PO Box 376
GLASTONBURY CT 06033-0376

Click here to view all donation and volunteer opportunities currently available with the Town of Glastonbury.

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed are the author's own.