CHENANGO COUNTY – Lawmakers Tuesday tentatively approved the highest bidder for an upcoming timber sale on 10 acres of county-owned property on Ingraham Road in the Town of Preston.

The woodlot’s highest bidder, Baillie Lumber Company of Smyrna, bid $33,578. Similar bids were received from five other lumber companies.

Members of the Chenango County Agriculture, Buildings and Grounds Committee agreed to pass the resolution onto the full board of supervisors for consideration in March.