School District, Southampton Town Board Getting Closer to Vote on CPF Money for Marsden Street, With Playing Surface at Center of Discussion - 27 East

School District, Southampton Town Board Getting Closer to Vote on CPF Money for Marsden Street, With Playing Surface at Center of Discussion

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The Marsden property.

The Marsden property.

A preliminary rendering for potential plans to develop the Marsden lots into an athletic facility. The rendering was attached to a letter that was sent out to community parents on Wednesday, and is available for other community members to see and read on the district website. COURTESY SAG HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

A preliminary rendering for potential plans to develop the Marsden lots into an athletic facility. The rendering was attached to a letter that was sent out to community parents on Wednesday, and is available for other community members to see and read on the district website. COURTESY SAG HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton Town officials — including Supervisor Jay Schneiderman — spoke last week about the proposed plan for the town to contribute $6 million in Community Preservation Fund money to partner with the Sag Harbor School District on the purchase of land on Marsden Street that would eventually be developed into an athletic field for both school and community use.   CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Town officials — including Supervisor Jay Schneiderman — spoke last week about the proposed plan for the town to contribute $6 million in Community Preservation Fund money to partner with the Sag Harbor School District on the purchase of land on Marsden Street that would eventually be developed into an athletic field for both school and community use. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Jan 12, 2023
Southampton Town officials — including Supervisor Jay Schneiderman — spoke last week about the proposed plan for the town to contribute $6 million in Community Preservation Fund money to partner... more

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