Sam Sammis sold 149 acres that he had previously tried to develop near exit 4 to The Castanea Foundation who intends to preserve it as agricultural land. If the Preservation Trust of Vermont can raise $1 million by June 15th they will purchase the final 22 acres ending any development plans for the land. Sammis shakes hands with Miles Hooper of Ayers Brook Dairy who will ultimately purchase the agricultural land from The Castanea Foundation. (Herald / Ben DeFlorio)