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PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS 6-15-2020 (Acquisition of 370 Brooksvale, Rear) PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS 6-15-2020 (Acquisition of 370 Brooksvale, Rear) Good afternoon- I’m writing as a Hamden resident to urge the Council to move forward with plans to secure the acreage currently owned by the Beers family. I recognize these are challenging times for the town budget. But this is a rare opportunity to preserve open space adjacent to Brooksvale Park. Once passed, we won’t be able to get this land back. Given the access to outside funds for this venture AND the number of people that showed up in support of this effort already, I’m surprised that the Council has delayed this action. In the meantime, the Beers family has had no choice but to put the property back on the market. Please move this forward at the upcoming council meeting. We have no more time for delays. This is an opportunity our Town must not miss. Sincerely, Chaucey Perreault Brooksvale Ave Hamden Hamden Town Council members, Realizing whole heartedly that funds are scarce my request may therefore seem counterintuitive. However, an investment in our future, that the proposal to add 42 acres to Brooksvale Park affords, is worthy of this expenditure of $240,000. Brooksvale Park has proven time and time again to be a genuine asset to our town. My children and now even my grandchildren enjoy the variety of hiking hiking trails, the grandeur of this park, and just a close place to enjoy the outdoors. As the Covid-Pandemic has shown us, the value of open space and nature nearby is without question a very worthy asset. So please allow the funding to add this acreage and beautiful land to the Brooksvale Park. Vote yes! I thank you for your time and patience. Respectfully, Richard Kollet Belmont St Hamden, Connecticut 06517-2809 To the Town Council, I urge you to vote yes to approve State funds to add 42 acres to Brooksvale Park. Michelle Palmeri James St., Hamden Dear Mayor Leng and Councilors: I am writing in strong support of the town's acquisition of 370 Brooksvale Avenue, the 40 acre 'Beers property' adjacent to Brooksvale Park. Our family moved to Hamden 2 years ago. Of the many things we appreciate about our new community, easy access to amazing outdoor places is one of them. That we have an opportunity to add 40 acres is rare and extraordinary. With the owner's strong preference that their land remain open space, and the availability of state grants to significantly underwrite the purchase of the property, we hope you will vote In support of the purchase. This purchase will be an important part of not just your legacy as an elected leader, but for generations not yet born who will enjoy the land. Thank you so much for your support! Sincerely, David Radcliffe Brooksvale Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Dear Town Councilors and Mayor: I am writing in strong and hopeful support and anticipation of the Town's purchase of 370 Brooksvale Avenue - the 40 acres 'Beers Property'. I grew up here on Brooksvale Ave. in a house that my father built from scratch. Later, I moved around for work, living in various places around the country; I traveled (ALOT) for business - both national and international. After leaving my last job in New Jersey, I moved back to my childhood home here in Hamden to take care of my mom who had Alzheimer’s. When she died, I bought out my sister's interest in the house and property, and now it is mine! I grew up in these woods, and have a strong interest in keeping the remaining forest intact for both the animals and for us. It was in these woods that I found pussywillows and the amazing Ladyslippers. I learned about glacial erratics...we climbed up and down these huge rocks...how lucky we were to grow up with all of this in our backyards. Now, I still rejoice in the variety of birds that visit my feeders; plus the rabbits, groundhogs, turkeys, turtles, snakes and yes - even the deer who munch in my gardens. It's most unfortunate that the paths these animals have used forever (for water, food, etc.) cross an increasingly busier and dangerous Brooksvale Avenue, while the fields and woods and open spaces seem to be disappearing due to the fragmentation that comes with development. I must add that when the Russo property (12 acres across the street from me) was auctioned off and sold to a developer, my heart sank because I realized that this street, its woods and fields, and the land itself was going to change irrevocably. I can't tell you how many times, when people ask me where I live, their eyes light up because Brooksvale Park is so valued and appreciated by so many. A park like ours, with its year-round activities to enjoy - to walk, hike, bird-watch, see farm animals up close, learn how maple syrup is made, picnic, play (sports and swings and so on for kids and adults alike) - all this is invaluable. And the more natural spaces we have, the more people will be able to truly value and to seek out open, untouched nature. Parcels the size of the Beers property rarely become available - and owners who have a strong preference that their land remain open space - are rare. Your leadership to add this property to our town's open space is an important investment for today and generations to come. I am hopeful that we can look forward to generations of learning and discovering the many bounties of nature, right outside our back door! Heartfelt thanks to each of you who have put your time and energy into taking advantage of a truly special opportunity... a jewel in our midst. I look forward to many more years of walking in "our" woods and savoring the natural world. Sincerely, Deborah Zale To whom it may concern: My name is Steven Fredericks and along with my wife and two young children, I have just moved back to Hamden 6 months ago. We purchased XXX Brooksvale Ave, Hamden, CT 06518. It has come to our attention that a 40 acre parcel is being sold across the street from us, next to Brooksvale Park and that the Town of Hamden was going to purchase this land for the purpose of adding it to the park. As parents of two young children, we would love to see the space added to Brooksvale Park, instead of being sold to a private investor. One of the biggest reasons we moved back to Hamden, and chose this area was because of Brooksvale Park. This park will provide a wonderful place for our children to play and explore as they grow up. Should this land be sold privately and developed we fear this will create a great burden on the neighborhood and people living near it. This would also be a detriment to the park / wildlife. Please make the right decision and purchase this parcel of land using the State of CT open space grant. We fully support the purchase by the Town of Hamden to add to the park. Thank you -Steven Fredericks To Whom It May Concern, I live adjacent to Rocky Top property. As a member of the Rocky Top neighbors association, I am concerned about open space not only for recreation additionally for keeping a balance in the ecosystem for the animals and families. I would rather the bobcat, bear, pine marten, the skunks walk through open space versus watching them from my deck or walking in my backyard. If Hamden considers itself to be a family town then let’s also stand up for the animal families. We all need some place to celebrate Mother Earth. Let it be celebrated at Brooksvale not only as a return on investment but on a return on life! Regards, Monica Grey-Childs Nutmeg Hill Road Hamden, CT 06514 Honorable Members, It has come to my attention that you will be voting tonight on the purchase of 370 Brooksvale Avenue. In a perfect world, there would be no discussion of the value of such a purchase. However, in our imperfect world, the Town of Hamden is beyond broke, owing more than one billion dollars. I gather that a generous individual has offered to loan the Town the money needed for the purchase. THIS SHOULD BE A HUGE RED FLAG. Would this loan be paid off BEFORE we start paying off the one billion plus dollars that we owe to banks and bond holders? Or would it be paid off AFTER all our debts to banks and bond holders have been paid off? At a minimum, the conditions of the loan need to be clarified and a legal opinion should be sought on the legality and wisdom of the Town borrowing from a private individual. Much as I regret opposing this purchase, I fear that we cannot always have what we want. In Hamden, in the past, we have spent far more on what we’ve wanted than we've ever been able to pay for. I urge you to be fiscally responsible, above all, and to reject the possibility of purchasing this property. Ann M. Altman Blake Road. To: Hamden Town Council Re: Acquisition of Beers Property, 370 Brooksvale Avenue Dear Council Members: The New Haven Bird Club strongly urges the Town of Hamden to acquire the Beers property for public open space. This 42-acre addition to Brooksvale Park will add significantly to what is, along with the adjoining Naugatuck State Forest, one of the largest contiguous wildlife parcels in the region.
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