About the Historic Heath Farm Initiative

In November 2022, voters approved Proposition 2 to purchase over 300 acres of farmland & open space in Glenmont and Selkirk.

Now this land will continue to be available for farming, passive recreation and open space for generations to come!

The Land

  • 307 acres on 9 parcels in Glenmont & Selkirk

  • Agricultural fields, woodlands and streams

  • Prime farmland soils

  • Over 212 acres are actively farmed

  • The tillable land is made available by lease for private farm operations.

  • A variety of land access opportunities will be made available over time - right now we are working on getting critical infrastructure in place to allow for these opportunities to support viable agricultural operations, STAY TUNED!

Aerial photograph of green hayfield with woods, houses and mountains in the distance.

The Structures

  • 253 Clapper Road, Selkirk

    The yellow farmhouse located on Clapper Road has both local historical and architectural significance.

  • 28 Heath Road, Selkirk

    This small bungalow is located at the end of Heath Drive adjacent to I-87.

  • Barn & Silo, Route 9W & Wemple Road, Glenmont

    The former Heath Farm dairy operation included a bottling facility, a milking parlor (with a visitor observation window), farm store and fresh milk delivery service. The barn and silo have local historical and architectural significance. The Town’s intent is to preserve the barn and silo.

Work Completed

Work Completed by Town Highway Department

  • Old hay, debris, dead trees and overgrown vegetation removed

  • Structures secured

Creating a Vision Plan:

The Historic Heath Farm Advisory Committee completed a 13-month long planning process that culminated in the presentation of a Vision Plan for the Historic Heath Farm in January 2025. The Town is now in the early stages of implementing recommendations from the plan.

Stabilization of the Barn:

The barn in now under construction to stabilize the structure, and to protect it from the elements. This will provide time for the Town to determine the future use of the structure and line up funding and partnerships.