“It’s a fascinating issue of public benefit versus private gain. What is the public interest in a situation like this? What right does Lyndhurst have to make itself sustainable? Ironically, fiscal sustainability and environmental sustainability may not be pulling in the same direction on this deal.” 

Simons says he thinks a mixed-use plan would be the best use of the property.

Acacia’s board has already rejected a $12 million bid and a $16 millionr bid from developers.  
It’s for sale because, like many private clubs, it cannot keep up with rising costs and declining memberships.