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East Hampton Town, Village and Peconic Land Trust Eye Joint $55 Million Easement

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The East Hampton Town Board, the East Hampton Village Board and the Peconic Land Trust are looking to work together to buy a conservation easement for a property on Cove Hollow Farm Road in the village. While a trail would be feasible, other public uses could be limited with the easement. JACK MOTZ

The East Hampton Town Board, the East Hampton Village Board and the Peconic Land Trust are looking to work together to buy a conservation easement for a property on Cove Hollow Farm Road in the village. While a trail would be feasible, other public uses could be limited with the easement. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on Jul 2, 2025
The East Hampton Town Board approved a resolution to consider acquisition of a conservation easement on 5.5 acres of vacant land on Cove Hollow Farm Road, a purchase that would... more

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