Deerfield may seek pipeline royalties
“With many local residents, businesses and activist groups raising concerns about whether the natural gas that would travel along Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.’s proposed pipeline would be destined for domestic consumption or export, Deerfield’s Board of Selectmen may attempt to ensure that people whose property the pipeline crosses are properly compensated.
At a meeting tonight, selectmen are expected to consider submitting a request to state Rep. Stephen Kulik, D-Worthington, to introduce legislation that would require companies that transport natural gas through Massachusetts to pay royalties to landowners whose property they acquired through eminent domain.With many local residents, businesses and activist groups raising concerns about whether the natural gas that would travel along Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.’s proposed pipeline would be destined for domestic consumption or export, Deerfield’s Board of Selectmen may attempt to ensure that people whose property the pipeline crosses are properly compensated.
At a meeting tonight, selectmen are expected to consider submitting a request to state Rep. Stephen Kulik, D-Worthington, to introduce legislation that would require companies that transport natural gas through Massachusetts to pay royalties to landowners whose property they acquired through eminent domain.”
Relihan, Tom. The Recorder 14 December 2014.