They looked at three parcels of land as indicated on the map on page 6. Parcel B consists of the 90 acres of land on which golf course is located. It abuts the land the school sold off in the 1970s. Although there have been no open discussions of possible development of the land, Headmaster Edward Shanahan shared with the faculty information regarding the survey of the property. Some Wallingford residents took note of the School's survey of the properties, among them Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson.
Open space continues to be a matter of active interest.
We hope to preserve as much of Wallingford's vistas as we can. Mayor Dickinson indicated that the town of Wallingford is interested in preserving the land as open space or using it for recreation. Suggested uses range from hiking, horseback riding, and ball fields, to a golf course. The land, if purchased, might be used for the prevention of commercial residential development. The town government could receive funds from the state of Connecticut should it choose to follow the restrictions of a state law governing the purchase of open space.