Westbury Lumber completes acquisition of former correctional facility

Westbury Lumber completes acquisition of former correctional facility July 13, 2026 | 9:39 am CDT

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Westbury Lumber completes acquisition of former correctional facility

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Dakota Smith

July 13, 2026 | 9:39 am CDT

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 Company officials say the acquisition will allow them to expand operations from current high-end markets in the Northeast into worldwide markets. Photo By newyorkprisonroster.org. 

RED CREEK, N.Y., Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the official transfer of the former Butler Correctional Facility to the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency. The agency in turn transferred the property to Westbury Lumber, which successfully was awarded the land through a competitive RFP process.  

“New York remains committed to the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of underutilized sites throughout the state,” said Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight.  “By transferring the former Butler Correctional Facility to Wayne County and Westbury Lumber, the property will provide new opportunities for investments that create jobs and generate local and regional economic growth.”

The wholesale hardwood sawmill company, which has had operations adjacent to the Butler facility for more than 20 years, plans to repurpose much of the 201-acre facility, focusing on expansion and storage. Company officials say the acquisition will allow them to expand operations from current high-end markets in the Northeast into worldwide markets.

Wayne County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director Brian Pincelli said, “Reuse of the former correction facility in Butler will have a significant impact for the community.  The IDA and County greatly appreciate all of the work and support from ESD staff in working through this process. We are particularly grateful to Jason and his team at Westbury Lumber. Their cooperation has been a big part of getting this transaction completed.”  

Westbury Lumber Owner Jason Smith said, “This acquisition represents a significant investment in Red Creek and Wayne County that will create new opportunities and support long-term economic vitality in the Central NY Region. We are grateful to the ESD, Wayne County IDA, attorney Douglas Jablonski, and all local and state partners who helped make this possible.”

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