Board: Town Board
Status: In Progress
First Appearance: July 23, 2026
Days Open: 14 days
Location: 108 Westerly Ridge, Amenia, NY
Project Summary
Carol Fleetton, owner of the 27-acre ridge-top parcel at 108 Westerly Ridge, has proposed donating the property to the town for permanent conservation. The parcel sits at the top of the Westerly Ridge community and is subject to the town's ridgeline and scenic overlay restrictions dating to the 1990 master plan and 2007 comprehensive plan. Under the proposal, the parcel would be removed from the Westerly Ridge homeowners association, placed under a conservation easement held by the Dutchess Land Conservancy, and then donated to the town. The town board has expressed general interest but has not yet made any commitments.
Timeline
August 6, 2026
Owner Carol Fleetton provided the town with the draft conservation easement. The board agreed to proceed with reviewing the document, while reiterating it has not committed to accepting the donation and is waiting on confirmation that the homeowners association and other parties are on board.
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July 23, 2026
Owner Carol Fleetton (through an LLC) presented the donation proposal to the Town Board. Board members expressed support for the concept but said a decision could not be made that evening, pending review of the draft conservation easement and further coordination among the town, the Dutchess Land Conservancy, and the Westerly Ridge homeowners association. Residents George Bansson and Sharon Kroger spoke in favor during public comment. The board expects to follow up with the applicant within about a month.
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