New Fairfield officials are clearing up misinformation on a proposed land purchase up for a special town meeting tonight.  Some people believe that if New Fairfield buys number 13 and 15 Route 37, they intend to put affordable housing on that property.  The goal of the purchase is to create a town green.  New Fairfield officials added that the land is a floodplain, making building any sizable structure impossible.  The soils are likely not suitable for the large septic system that would be required.  

The land could be used for picnic tables, walking trails, and potentially a band shell.   A playground, possibly using recertified equipment from Consolidated School, could also be located there.  Planning and funding for Town Green will take a few years to develop. 

The purchase price of $425,000 is below assessed value of the properties and was the result of several months of negotiations. Purchase of the property was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen on August 12th and unanimously approved by the Board of Finance on October 21.