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Many Residents Voice Opposition to Proposed Pond Lane Closure at Southampton Village Board Meeting

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A standing room only crowd at the Southampton Cultural Center on Thursday night was on hand to share thoughts about the proposal to close Pond Lane to vehicle traffic to create an 11-acre expansion of Agawam Park and public gardens designed by renowned landscape designer Peter Marino. CAILIN RILEY

A standing room only crowd at the Southampton Cultural Center on Thursday night was on hand to share thoughts about the proposal to close Pond Lane to vehicle traffic to create an 11-acre expansion of Agawam Park and public gardens designed by renowned landscape designer Peter Marino. CAILIN RILEY

Residents looked over a packet distributed by the Lake Agawam Conservancy detailing the park plans. CAILIN RILEY

Residents looked over a packet distributed by the Lake Agawam Conservancy detailing the park plans. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger. CAILIN RILEY

Lake Agawam Conservancy President Bob Giuffra, with consultants from engineering firm Nelson, Pope and Voorhis. CAILIN RILEY

Lake Agawam Conservancy President Bob Giuffra, with consultants from engineering firm Nelson, Pope and Voorhis. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Ann Yawney. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton resident Ann Yawney. CAILIN RILEY

Meghan Nadosy Magyar is a member of the Lake Agawam Conservancy, and spoke in support of the plan. CAILIN RILEY

Meghan Nadosy Magyar is a member of the Lake Agawam Conservancy, and spoke in support of the plan. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village resident Laurie Carson. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village resident Laurie Carson. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village resident Erin Meaney. CAILIN RILEY

Southampton Village resident Erin Meaney. CAILIN RILEY

ARAIYS DESIGN

ARAIYS DESIGN

ARAIYS DESIGN

ARAIYS DESIGN

authorCailin Riley on Sep 15, 2023
Southampton Village residents packed the Southampton Cultural Center on Pond Lane on Thursday night, September 14, eager for their first chance to weigh in with their thoughts about a proposal... more

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