Manor Farm Park License Agreement
Summary
Several residents urged the town to keep caretaker Alyssa Bunbridge and the Starflower environmental education program at Manor Farm, arguing discontinuing the program violates SEQRA and would cost the town a treasured community asset.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents argued the program and caretaker arrangement cost taxpayers nothing and provide community and educational value.
Hundreds of students, new beekeepers and residents who value Manor Farm's open space.
If discontinued, local students and the environment lose a free environmental education resource.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Board Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
Several residents urged the town to keep caretaker Alyssa Bunbridge and the Starflower environmental education program at Manor Farm, arguing discontinuing the program violates SEQRA and would cost the town a treasured community asset.
Town Board Workshop - Sep 15, 2026
A proposed agreement with Long Island Cares to use Manor Farm Park buildings sparked discussion about open space rules and community communication, leading the board to hold off on a vote.
Town Board Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
A proposal to award a license agreement for Manor Farm Park to Long Island Cares drew strong neighborhood pushback over potential commercial use, traffic, and consistency with open space preservation mandates.
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