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Linwood's Future: Rhinebeck's Historic Hudson River Compound Up for Sale

Episode 43: Linwood's Future: Rhinebeck's Historic Hudson River Compound Up for Sale

A 51-acre historic Hudson River estate is up for sale, raising questions about zoning, preservation, and development in Rhinebeck.

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Host Walter Mullen speaks with Rhinebeck reporter Eloise Goldsmith about Linwood, a 51-acre historic compound overlooking the Hudson River. Established as an estate in 1774 and later given to the Sisters of St. Ursula, the property is now for sale via a formal RFP process developed with the Town of Rhinebeck. The discussion covers the site's restrictive HP-20 zoning, the town's openness to variances for the right project, preservation requirements tied to the property's historic designations, and questions about transparency and public input. Proposals are due April 17, with a preferred buyer expected by June and a sale anticipated in July, though any development would likely take years.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio

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Eloise Goldsmith

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