Town Supervisor Mahan celebrates Earth Day with new conservation, sustainability plans

Conservation of 880 Troy-Schenectady Road

Last year, the Town Supervisor began discussions with the Albany County Land Bank to acquire and conserve 10.6 acres along the Schuyler Creek, which flows north and south through the site. This site was the subject of a foreclosure by the County, who then transferred the property to the Land Bank which had listed it for sale. After the Town received some initial calls from potential buyers, it was immediately determined that the development of this property would compromise a “natural buffer” to the Garling Heights neighborhood. In March, the Town Board approved of the acquisition from the Land Bank for $1. The Town is in the process of closing on the property and by doing so, it will be protected from future development.