Save Knox Farm State Park from Private Industrialization

Save Knox Farm State Park from Private Industrialization

The Issue

BREWERY CANDIDATE’S PROPOSAL HAS BEEN DECLINED!
FORUM TOMORROW IS CANCELLED
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!

The Stables At Knox, Inc has been notified by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that the proposal submitted in response to the RFP for the Stables at the Park has been DECLINED by NYS Parks. Please see below a press release that NYS Parks intends to release. In light of the foregoing, the public forum that was scheduled for Wednesday at East Aurora High School has been cancelled.

KNOX FARM STATE PARK PLANS TO BE REEVALUATED (East Aurora, NY, September 12, 2016) – After appropriate review the New York State Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announces that it will reassess and reevaluate the needs for Knox Farm State Park after receiving only one proposal for development and enhancement of the stable barns.State Parks had issued a Request for Proposal in June. The lone proposal presented the idea to build a farm market and small scale brewery. State Parks remains interested in revitalizing the historic barns and encouraging equestrian or farm-based activities at Knox Farm State Park. At no time has or will parks structures or land ever be sold to accommodate future proposals.Once a reevaluation occurs all future proposals will be reviewed and thoroughly vetted to ensure that the not only the integrity of the property is maintained but that there is enough of a financial benefit to the taxpayers of New York State.
 
 
 

 

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The Issue

BREWERY CANDIDATE’S PROPOSAL HAS BEEN DECLINED!
FORUM TOMORROW IS CANCELLED
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!

The Stables At Knox, Inc has been notified by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that the proposal submitted in response to the RFP for the Stables at the Park has been DECLINED by NYS Parks. Please see below a press release that NYS Parks intends to release. In light of the foregoing, the public forum that was scheduled for Wednesday at East Aurora High School has been cancelled.

KNOX FARM STATE PARK PLANS TO BE REEVALUATED (East Aurora, NY, September 12, 2016) – After appropriate review the New York State Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announces that it will reassess and reevaluate the needs for Knox Farm State Park after receiving only one proposal for development and enhancement of the stable barns.State Parks had issued a Request for Proposal in June. The lone proposal presented the idea to build a farm market and small scale brewery. State Parks remains interested in revitalizing the historic barns and encouraging equestrian or farm-based activities at Knox Farm State Park. At no time has or will parks structures or land ever be sold to accommodate future proposals.Once a reevaluation occurs all future proposals will be reviewed and thoroughly vetted to ensure that the not only the integrity of the property is maintained but that there is enough of a financial benefit to the taxpayers of New York State.
 
 
 

 

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Concerned Citizens for Knox Farm State ParkPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Peter Mercurio
Peter Mercurio
Board of East Aurora
Responded
I love the park as is: rural and accessible. Seems to me there are plenty of breweries and we don't need to compromise a serene public park to make room for another. There is a forum to discuss on 9/14 7pm EA High School. Please come and be heard!
Patrick M. Gallivan
Former State Senate - New York-59
RONALD PETERS
RONALD PETERS
NYS PARKS DEPT
Rose Harvey
Rose Harvey
COMMISSIONER - NYS PARKS DEPARTMENT
christopher.pushkarsh@parks.ny.gov
christopher.pushkarsh@parks.ny.gov
NYS PARKS DEPT

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