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Murray Street parcel acquisition

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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

Total mentions
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $104,000 in appraised value for land the seller offered at $80,000, drawing on land bank acquisition funds.

✅Who benefits

Everyone who values protected open space; the appraisals note the lots aren't very feasible for housing anyway.

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