Local Assemblyman Supports Town Community Preservation Fund Purchase of Pyrrhus Concer Homestead

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Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced on Tuesday his support for Southampton Town acquisition of 51 Pond Lane, Southampton, the Pyrrhus Concer Homestead property, utilizing the Community
Preservation Fund.

The request for the acquisition has been made by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, a not-for-profit historic preservation organization.

Thiele stated that he has voiced his support for the acquisition to Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst.

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The building and structures on this property were demolished with only the salvaging of historically significant
materials to make way for another new home, but the project was abandoned, according to a press release from Thiele’s office.

“ We can make the best of this tragic situation by acquiring the property, returning the salvaged materials to the site, and devoting the location to research and education,” Thiele said. “This would be the outcome that would
best serve the public interest.”

CPF acquisition may be made for historic preservation purposes but requires a willing seller, and the town may not pay more than fair market value.

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