Support Winston Farm’s Continued Application Process

Ulster Strong supports the continued application process for the establishment of a Planned Development District (PDD) for the Winston Farm initiative, as well as the update of zoning created 60 years ago. A PDD provides a cohesive framework for future development of the site and takes into account extensive community feedback. Winston Farm’s owners, local Saugertesians with excellent reputations, have been proactively working from the beginning to ensure that what happens on this important property best reflects the community’s values and needs. Their commitment to our shared values is unwavering.

There are numerous excellent aspects of the initiative, including a commitment to leave half of the property as open space – a huge win for environmental conservation and maintaining local character. The initiative also provides badly needed housing, thereby helping to alleviate the lack of supply that contributes to high housing costs. The project will add hundreds of jobs, offering a range of employment opportunities for locals, both in the short term and in the long term. Winston Farm will significantly add to the town and county’s tax revenues, ensuring adequate support for our local schools, emergency services, and infrastructure. As a planned development, Winston Farm will incorporate new amenities based on public input, promising a brighter future for our community.

The recently completed Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) helps shape development responsibly and successfully addresses key issues, including water, traffic, wetlands, clean air, and noise. The Winston Farm project is a unique, locally driven opportunity that will address several local issues and create exciting new possibilities. We strongly support the continued application process.