![]() ![]() When people go to these agricultural spots, they go into the villages and shop as well." But, due in large part to PDR, he adds, "Agritourism has taken off and pumped money into the economy. ![]() "Will we run out of land to preserve? We will, actually," Sweeton says. And last September the town partnered with the village of Florida to acquire 85 acres adjacent to Glenmere Lake-a key water source in Florida. The town this year is preserving a 189-acre farm in the Amity area, as well as the 200-acre Astorino farm. "Our land-preservation program will have a lasting effect," says town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, who shepherded the preservation of nearly 5,000 acres via the PDR project during his 21-year tenure. They are flanking Barbara Green, a Warwick resident for 82 years. Front and center are Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton (L) and Warwick Village Mayor Michael Newhard (R). On Friday, June 9, residents of Warwick gathered on the village green for a group portrait. New residents are lured by its family-friendly neighborhoods, as well as ample open space afforded by the town's innovative Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) initiative, a town fund that "buys" the right to prevent development of farmland, giving the farm owner a monetary boost. The town spans a diverse area: Hikers and snowboarders appreciate the mountains near Sterling Forest, stretching to the Appalachian Trail boaters skim across Greenwood Lake farm-fresh food is grown in agricultural centers in Florida and Pine Island and shopping needs are met on the village of Warwick's bustling Main Street. Having survived the Covid pandemic, the town of Warwick and its three villages-Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick-are thriving centers of business and family life. Now a contractor and partner in the year-old Last Whisky Bar, located in Wickham Woodlands, the former Mid-Orange Correctional Facility, Forman notes that traffic-car and pedestrian-makes it quite a bit tougher to move through the village now, especially on the weekends. "I can remember when everyone came downtown to watch the traffic light get installed," he says with a laugh. Usually sells out.Michael Forman was a schoolkid when his family moved to Warwick in 1979. Strongly suggest that readers go to the website and check out the schedule. Because of the many restaurants in town I have found that lots of guests come before for a meal a few hours earlier.ĭelighted that the Mahawie has been saved as it was a very popular movie theater that was a favorite destination for a number of generations, including me! Some of the street parking is limited to 2 hours. However if you arrive less than an hour to 30 minutes before the show you have to search. There are two small free municipal parking areas within a few blocks. Due to the small venue there are virtually no bad seats featuring an orchestra and balcony. The theater (seating approximately 750 guests) has been fully renovated while retaining its 1900 original design. Many different genres of music are featured. Later this year they are showing the original version of ET and Its A Wonderful Life. I just attended such a live performance of the Peking Acrobats. Many shows are suited for the whole family. Prices are competitive with NYC/Boston theatres due to the profile of the performers. The Mahawie features virtually every type of live entertainment, drawing popular and current performers, and some retro movies. The preservation group has rescued and renovated this former movie theater. ![]()
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