Committee advances land banking property transfer plan
Committee discusses five-property land banking transfer to county, reviews $927,000 in grants. The Economic Development Committee discussed plans to transfer five Salem properties—three Linke and two Whitehall—to the Washington County Land Holding Company, with the Board of Supervisors identifying
misc · Meeting of July 13, 2026
NY SALEM — Committee discusses five-property land banking transfer to county, reviews $927,000 in grants. The Economic Development Committee discussed plans to transfer five Salem properties—three Linke and two Whitehall—to the Washington County Land Holding Company, with the Board of Supervisors identifying them for transfer pending August review. The committee reviewed approximately $927,000 in grant funding under development for projects including a salt shed ($459,000), brinemaker equipment ($195,000), pedestrian connections ($200,000), and comprehensive planning ($73,000).
A solar farm Option Agreement is under legal review and the northeast rail depot has transferred to NE Rail via Quit Claim deed.
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Source: the misc meeting of July 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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