Stratton Gift Adds to Land Trust's Holdings along Sybil Creek An important tract of tidal marsh was added to the Land Trust's holdings along upper Sybil Creek by Attorney Michael Stratton's gift of 1 acres located at the foot of 7th Avenue Extension, Hotchkiss Grove. "It was my play area as a kid," explained Mr. Stratton as he described the wildlife in the marsh that fascinated him when he was growing up in Hotchkiss Grove. He continued by saying, "The preservation of open space in Branford, particularly tidal marsh, is extremely important. I am glad that I can make some contribution towards this effort." Jim Perito, Co-chair of the Land Trust's acquisition committee expressed appreciation saying that the Stratton donation lies across Sybil Creek from marsh given to the Land Trust by the Foote Foundation and, therefore, adds critical mass to the protected land in that area.   (Click on map for larger view.)