AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
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Discussion and possible action regarding the Agricultural Commission’s memo dated August 27, 2025 regarding their interest to develop a list criterial for the leasing of town-owned property such as the Clark Farm and former Norwich State Property.
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Background:
The Agricultural Commission has offered to develop a list criterial for the leasing of town-owned property such as the Clark Farm and former Norwich State Property to bring town properties back into agricultural use. (please see attached Memo dated August 27, 2025)
Also, please find attached the Lease between the Town of Ledyard and Mr. Majcher regarding the use of a portion of the Clark Farm for agricultural use. The five-year lease will expire on March 15, 2026. This five-year lease shall continue to be in effect thereafter unless written notice of termination is given by either party to the other at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration of this lease or the end of any year of continuation. (Please see attached Lease)
Mr. Majcher has indicated that the would not be interested in continuing to lease the Clark Farm Property when the Lease ends on March 15, 2026. To date the town has not received a letter from Mr. Majcher regarding his intent not to continue to use the Clark Farm for agricultural purposes when the Lease ends in 2026.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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