Public hearing on transfer of two open-space parcels to Avalonia Land Conservancy
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On November 12, 2025 the Ledyard Town Council held a hybrid public hearing on transferring two town-owned parcels — 19 Avery Hill Road Extension (the 4.978-acre “Kettle Hole”) and 13 Applewood Drive — to Avalonia Land Conservancy at no consideration. Presentations by the Land Use Director outlined that both parcels would be combined with existing Avalonia holdings and remain open for passive recreation. Conditions noted in the legal notice include Avalonia paying all conveyance fees, a reversion provision offering the parcels back to the Town (120-day acceptance period) if Avalonia can no longer hold them, and, for 13 Applewood Drive, a 10-foot access to be marked by a surveyor and installation of signage. Public comment included support for improved management and connectivity and opposition to permanently giving away town land. The hearing was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.; a Special Town Meeting to vote on the conveyances was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the same evening.
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- Public hearing opened at 6:15 p.m. and adjourned at 6:25 p.m. on the proposed transfers of 19 Avery Hill Road Extension and 13 Applewood Drive to Avalonia Land Conservancy.
- Terms and conditions recorded in the legal notice: Avalonia Land Conservancy to pay all conveyance and related fees for both parcels.
- Reversion clause recorded: if Avalonia can no longer own a parcel, it must first offer it back to the Town of Ledyard at no cost (Town has 120 days to accept or reject).
- Condition for 13 Applewood Drive: a 10-foot-wide access shall be clearly marked in the field by a land surveyor and appropriate signage installed by Avalonia.
- Planning & Zoning Commission previously completed an 8-24 review and provided a favorable recommendation (noted in the presentation).
- A Special Town Meeting to vote on the conveyances was scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
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Town Council
Public Hearing - Transfer Property to Avalonia Land Conservancy
Agenda
- In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex Remote: Information noted below:
- Join Zoom Meeting from your Computer, Smart Phone or Tablet: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85931742238?pwd=QBnqcVHTwLKVVQnUIW3oLjGEeKCwhw.1; or by audio only dial: +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 859 3174 2238; Passcode: 647936
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- PROCEDURE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- MOTION LEGAL NOTICE -TOWN OF LEDYARD- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -November 12, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. - Transfer town-owned property to Avalonia Land Conservancy.
- PRESENTATIONS
- Transfer Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension “Kettle Hole” to Avalonia Land Conservancy.
- Transfer town-owned property located at 13 Applewood Drive to Avalonia Land Conservancy.
- RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER:
- Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town. The Town Council's Official Agenda and final Minutes will be on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
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