Opposed by neighbors, the city will now sell the 2¼-acre property to Pelton Partners, who plan to build housing on the Clover Street site, near the train station, said the poughkeepsiejournal.com.
According to state Sen. Sue Serino, laws on public parkland, legislation was needed to remove the sale restriction, reported the poughkeepsiejournal.com.
City officials wanted to sell the property as part of an effort on revitalization and increased property tax revenue for the city's tight finances, added the poughkeepsiejournal.com.
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