Murray Street parcel acquisition
Summary
Two high-priority Murray Street lots could be bought from a willing seller at roughly $80,000 total, with appraisals coming in at $36,000 and $68,000. The commission will draft a letter of intent, possibly treating part of the price difference as a charitable contribution.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $104,000 in appraised value for land the seller offered at $80,000, drawing on land bank acquisition funds.
Everyone who values protected open space; the appraisals note the lots aren't very feasible for housing anyway.
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