SENATOR MAHER WELCOMES $578,500 INVESTMENT IN WILTON AND WESTON OPEN SPACE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 24, 2026

State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) recently welcomed the announced investment of $578,500 through the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program to support the purchase of 15.84 acres of open space in Wilton and Weston.

The investment will support the Aspetuck Land Trust’s acquisition of the Plummer Addition, which represents 15.84 acres on Honey Hill Road and Wampum Hill Road in Wilton and Weston.

“Our local open spaces offer beautiful backdrops for exploring the wilderness, learning more about the world around us and appreciating local wildlife,” said Sen. Maher. “I’m thrilled this investment will support our local communities and I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and state leaders for this important investment.”

The land contains wetlands and uplands that support the Land Trust’s 750-acre Weston Wilton Forest Reserve, completing a hiking loop, enhancing a regional trail corridor and providing a new public resources for recreation, education and wellness. The land will also preserve local birds and fish and prevent fragmentation of wild habitats and protect clean water resources.