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CHERRY GROVE ACQUISITION MOVING FORWARD - JANUARY 22nd UPDATE-
THANKS  & YOUR DONATION ARE STILL NEEDED
FUNDRAISING DEADLINE EXTENDED - WE ARE CLOSE BUT STILL NEED YOUR HELP.  DONATE TODAY!!!

 

January 22, 2018 - The Newtown Forest Association (NFA) wants to thank everyone for the incredible response to our fundraising efforts to preserve Cherry Grove Farm.

Currently we have raised over $450,000 of our $600,00 goal. The fundraising deadline has been extended to enable us to hit our final goal. We encourage all of you who value open space and the rural character of this great town of Newtown, help us with your donations.

In response to the many inquiries and questions regarding this preservation effort, the NFA would like to address the following points.

1) The deadline that we have all been working with is to move forward with the NFA's contractual obligation for purchasing the open space. The actual closing will probably take a few months to complete. In the meantime the NFA will still continue to reach out for additional funding sources. 

2) Pledges are a great way to donate to this cause. Pledges can be designated specifically to the purchase of the Cherry Grove land. If for some reason the sale does not go through, the donor would not be obligated to fund their pledge.  The pledges will be due prior to the closing; which is expected sometime in May.

3) Donations made via Check, PayPal or Network for Good that were designated to Preserve Cherry Grove will be refunded unless the donor wishes to waive the refund and designate the donation to the NFA Land Acquisition Fund and restricted to fund future property acquisitions.

4) The First Selectman has expressed an interest in recommending that the Town of Newtown purchase a conservation easement on the property subject to agreeable terms and approvals by requisite town governing bodies.

5) The farm house & barns are not part of the NFA preservation effort. The NFA is preserving approximately 30 acres of open space & farm land. The house & barns are being sold separately by the current owner of the farm. However, it is our belief that these buildings will be sold to a party that will retain the character of the current farm. 

6) Like all NFA land, the preserved land of Cherry Grove will be opened to the public, year round, from dawn to dusk for passive recreation. This will include horse access and may include some possible light agriculture.  No motorized vehicle traffic will be allowed.

7) The Cherry Grove paintings by Ruth Newquist have been sold out.  

If you have specific questions regarding your donation or the preservation effort please feel free to contact Bart Smith @sbsmithjr13@gmail.com, Vice President of the Newtown Forest Association, and we will be happy answer any questions.  

Take a moment and view an aerial view of the farm has it is today - VIEW VIDEO.

The NFA is a tax-exempt non-profit and your donations are tax-deductible.  We have enclosed a donation card for your convenience.

Thank you for your support. 
Appeal to preserve Cherry Grove Farm
 
Please help us continue to preserve open space in our community by making a tax-deductible gift.  Your support will help protect the quality of life and water resources for generations. Your contribution matters.  Visit www.newtownforestassociation.org to see locations, maps, and descriptions of our protected spaces.

Did you know you can securely make a donation online?

Go to our Cherry Grove Webpage to contribute to the Appeal today.
 
Prefer to write a check or make a pledge?
Simply print out and complete this page and mail to:
Newtown Forest Association
P.O. Box 213
Newtown, CT 06470
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PLEDGE AGREEMENT                                                                                      Date: __________________
                                                                                                                                                 
I(we) ______________________     pledge and agree to donate to the Newtown Forest Association, Inc.                    (insert printed name(s)

an amount of $___________________ which will be due and payable prior to the announced closing of the
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purchase of land which is part of the Cherry Grove Farm.  This is an unconditional promise to give, and will be relied upon by the NFA to make this purchase.
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Mission

The NFA is the oldest private land trust organization in CT. We are dedicated to preserving forests, agricultural lands, nature preserves, watersheds and other open space lands in Newtown, Connecticut for the ongoing benefit of the plant, animals and citizens of our town.  The NFA is Newtown largest private land owner and now owns and protects over 1,300 acres.

Because the NFA is a Private Land Trust, it is independent from Town government. As a result, it reliesprimarily on the private giving of our donors and members.

Read our newsletters found on-line at  - Whispers In the Forest. for more information.

To join NFA or to make a contribution:

Click Here to Donate or Join Now 

See you on the trails.
The NFA is a private not-for-profit and aa 501(c)3 charitable organization and all donations should be tax deductible. The NFA is not affiliated with the Town nor recieves any funding whatsoever from taxpayers and is dependent upon the generosity of those in our community.
Copyright © *2018 NFA*, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
PO Box 213, Newtown, CT 06470 
Tax ID#: 06-6079549

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