The Town of Clifton Park has secured 32 acres of land for preservation, historical interpretation, and public use. The acquisition aligns with state-level preservation goals, but the deal means a lot more to one family.
Several dozen residents are gathered after a ribbon-cutting ceremony along Riverview Road – rolling green hills stretch back to a forest which sits between the road and the Mohawk River as well as the remains of Erie Canal Lock 19 that dates back to 1842.
Clifton Park officials are celebrating the acquisition of 32 acres they envision will be used for walking trails, cultural and historic interpretations, and even as a connector to the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve…