Orange County to Turn Sugar Loaf Mountain Into New County Park

Published on June 5, 2024

Orange County’s Physical Services committee on May 28 approved using $2.2 million surplus money to purchase the Sugar Loaf Mountain from Orange County Land Trust. The resolution awaits approval by the full legislative body on June 6. The pending purchase of the 309-acre mountain in Chester is a major open space investment the county has planned this year, in addition to the preservation of Boehmler Pond in the Town of Deerpark and the expansion of the county Heritage Trail, according to its 2024 capital plan. According to the legislative committee meeting, following the purchase, the county will design and construct recreational improvements, such as trails, at the property for public enjoyment....

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