Location of the Reynolds Property

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Protect the Reynolds Property

The Reynolds property at 831 Route 35 is an approximately 15-acre parcel in the center of Cross River. Public materials indicate that a developer is exploring a subdivision of up to 14 homes.

This site was created to help Lewisboro residents stay informed, share public documents, track town meetings, and organize a thoughtful, fact-based response.

Our concern is not simply that houses may be built. Our concern is that an inappropriate subdivision could permanently alter the character of this part of Cross River, increase traffic and construction impacts, disturb environmentally sensitive land, affect drainage and stormwater conditions, and place additional demands on local infrastructure.

We believe the Town of Lewisboro should require a complete, transparent review of any proposal, including environmental, traffic, stormwater, septic, well, construction, and neighborhood-impact issues.

Stay Informed

To receive updates about meetings, filings, deadlines, and ways to help, email info@preservelewisboro.orgor fill in the contact form. Please include your name, email address, phone number, and street or neighborhood.

Percolation Test Holes Were Dug in May

Public materials indicate the developer is planning a subdivision of up to 14 houses.

Current Status

As of now, we are not aware of a formal subdivision application having been submitted to the Planning Board.

Public materials indicate that the developer is exploring a subdivision of up to 14 houses on the approximately 15-acre Reynolds property. Percolation test holes were dug on the property in May, and environmental application materials have been received from the Town.

Because the project does not yet appear to be before the Planning Board, the immediate focus is on asking the Town Board to review whether the current half-acre zoning is appropriate for this area and to consider a temporary moratorium on subdivision or building approvals while that review is completed.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

What You Can Do Now

1. Join the Coordinated Response List

The most important first step is to join the Reynolds property update list.

Please fill in the contact form or send an email to info@preservelewisboro.org with your name, email address, phone number, and street or neighborhood.

This will allow us to keep residents informed about town meetings, public filings, comment deadlines, and specific actions residents can take.

2. Ask the Town Board to Review Zoning

At this stage, because no formal Planning Board application appears to have been submitted, contacting the Planning Board may be premature.

Residents may wish to contact the Town Board and ask it to review whether the current half-acre zoning is appropriate for the area around the Reynolds property, given the size and location of the parcel, surrounding neighborhood character, environmental concerns, traffic, drainage, wells, septic systems, and local infrastructure.

3. Support a Temporary Moratorium

Residents may also wish to ask the Town Board to consider a temporary moratorium on subdivision or building approvals in this area while a zoning review is completed.

A moratorium would not decide the final outcome of any proposal. It would give the Town time to study whether current zoning, density, infrastructure, environmental constraints, traffic conditions, and neighborhood character are being adequately protected before new development rights are locked in.

4. Attend Town Meetings

Town Board and Planning Board meetings are important opportunities for residents to stay informed and make sure the Reynolds property receives careful public attention.

We will post upcoming meeting dates and agenda information as it becomes available.

5. Share Information

If you have documents, photos, historical information, meeting notes, or observations related to the property, please send them to info@preservelewisboro.org.

Suggested Message to the Town Board

Residents may use or adapt the following message when contacting Town Board members:

Subject: Reynolds Property Zoning Review

Dear Town Board Members,

I am writing to express concern about the potential subdivision of the Reynolds property at 831 Route 35 in Cross River.

Because no formal Planning Board application appears to have been submitted yet, I respectfully ask the Town Board to review whether the current half-acre zoning is appropriate for this area before any subdivision proceeds. Public materials indicate that the developer is exploring a subdivision of up to 14 houses on approximately 15 acres.

Given the property’s location, surrounding neighborhood character, proximity to open space, and potential impacts on traffic, drainage, stormwater, wells, septic systems, construction activity, and environmentally sensitive land, I ask the Town Board to consider a temporary moratorium on subdivision or building approvals while a zoning review is completed.

I also ask that the Town keep residents fully informed and ensure that all relevant public documents are made easily available.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
[Name]
[Street or neighborhood]

Upcoming Meetings to Watch

The Reynolds property may come before different town bodies depending on the next step in the process.

At this stage, the most relevant meetings may be Town Board meetings, especially if residents ask the Town to review zoning or consider a temporary moratorium. Once a formal application is filed, Planning Board meetings will also become especially important.

Upcoming meetings:

Town Board Meeting
Date: June 8, 2026
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lewisboro Town House, 11 Main Street, South Salem, NY
Why it matters: Residents may ask the Town Board to review zoning in the area of the Reynolds property and consider a temporary moratorium.

Additional Information

Town Board Meeting
Date: June 22, 2026
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Lewisboro Town House, 11 Main Street, South Salem, NY
Why it matters: Residents may ask the Town Board to review zoning in the area of the Reynolds property and consider a temporary moratorium.

Additional Information

Planning Board Meeting
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 7:30pm
Location: 79 Bouton Road, South Salem, NY
Why it matters: No formal application appears to have been submitted yet, but residents should monitor Planning Board agendas for any future filing or discussion.

Additional Information

Questions or Information to Share?

Please fill in the contact form or send an email to info@preservelewisboro.org if you would like to join the update list, share information, provide documents or photos, help with outreach, or assist with reviewing public materials.

Please include your name, email address, phone number, and street or neighborhood.