Donations Needed to Restore Historical Tractor

The Land Conservation Trust is seeking donations to help restore its 1958 Ferguson Tractor, according to an article published in the Land Trust's newsletter, The Spruce. The tractor has been used for over 10 years to maintain the trails and fields of the Nicholdale Farm open space parcel off Route 110.

"This is a piece of history that we want to ensure continues a long and useful working life here in Shelton, helping to keep open space accessible to all," said Land Trust President Joe Welsh.

Land Trust member Ed McCreery and his son Conner, a college student who works part time at Dragone’s Classic Cars in Bridgeport, have agreed to donate their time and labor over the winter to restore the tractor. They estimate the toal cost of restoration will be between $2000 to $3000.

“When the restoration is done, the tractor will be good for another 10 - 20 years of work on Land Trust property here in Shelton,” Welsh said.

Tax-deductible donations of money or in-kind services to help defray the expense of the restoration can be mailed to:

SLCT Tractor Restoration Fund

PO Box 2276

Huntington Station

Shelton, CT 06484 

Donations will be duly noted on the Land Trust's website and on a placard displayed during the parade. Anyone wishing to offer an in-kind donation may email Welsh, at slctjoew@sbcglobal.net or McCreery, at mccreery@sbcglobal.net.