Winston Farm’s owners and the Town of Saugerties are engaging the community. Rather than presenting a development plan, they’re asking: “What should we build here?” This collaboration helps ensure that development reflects community values.
On June 18, the Saugerties Town Board hosted a public hearing on the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement, which the Board deemed complete. This hearing was part of the review of proposed rezoning to create a Planned Development District encouraging a balanced, mixed-use community emphasizing economic opportunity, environmental stewardship and community priorities.
The DGEIS’ responsible framework, with at least 50% of Winston Farm as open space and a commitment to preserving natural/ecological resources, includes:
- Winston Farm will not rely on public water. Testing confirms reliable on-site water.
- Intersection improvements will address traffic.
- Wetlands/habitats and endangered species will be protected.
- A balanced mix of homes, retail, a performing arts venue, hotel and open space could generate $1.7 million to $3.3 million in annual tax revenue, support $500 million in construction and create thousands of jobs.
- All development will meet or exceed climate and air regulatory requirements.
- Buffers and design will reduce visual, noise and light impacts.
The next Public Hearing is July 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Frank Greco Memorial Senior Center, 207 Market St., Saugerties. Public comment concludes July 28, 2025. A Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared and reviewed by the Town Board. The State Environmental Quality Review concludes with a Findings Statement.
The next step is to rezone Winston Farm to a PDD and prepare a Master Development Plan outlining land uses, infrastructure and conservation strategies. Each project will undergo environmental review, public input and Planning Board review.
Winston Farm seeks to shape a values-driven, appropriately scaled development reflecting community needs. Explore WinstonFarm.com.
Josh Sommers
Spokesman, Winston Farm
