Please urge the North Castle Town Board to suspend its efforts to sell and develop the property at 48 Chestnut Ridge Road in North Castle. This 2+ acre parcel, which consists primarily of woodland and forest, sits squarely within an important wildlife corridor. We are increasingly concerned over the pace of development and diminishing open space that has increasingly threatened the unique rural character of North Castle. This parcel is an important recreational and environmental asset of our community and should be preserved for the following reasons: 1. Westmoreland Sanctuary has identified this parcel to be a critical part of a valuable