The Winston Farm development will bring many benefits to Saugerties and the Hudson Valley. They include:
Economy: Winston Farm proposes a realistic, achievable plan that will create jobs and generate tax revenue for the community. The developers have commissioned, at their expense, a detailed economic impact study as part of the State Environmental Quality Review Act process.
Housing: The residential components of the project address Ulster County’s persistent need for additional housing. Demand continues to run high for multi-family and affordable housing. Winston Farm will provide a variety of opportunities from multi-family residences to estates of 10 acres or more, providing opportunities for a broad range of incomes.
Preservation of natural areas: The developers are committed to preserving a large portion of the site in its natural, undeveloped state. This positive and imaginative approach is at the heart of the project’s vision and will amplify local interests and culture, and reflect the area’s sense of sustainability. These hallmarks are fundamental to the project’s vision and success.
Local character: The Winston Farm plan recognizes the importance of preserving a substantial portion of the property and ensuring it retains the local character that in so many ways symbolize the Hudson Valley.
Water/Sewage: The Village of Saugerties public water system is supplied by a wellhead and distribution lines originating at the Blue Mountain Reservoir. As part of the Winston Farm initiative, the owners will determine the property’s capacity to provide its own water and construct a water-treatment facility.
