Clarkstown Claims Eminent Domain
“At a special town board meeting for the Town of Clarkstown on Tuesday, January 15, there was a public hearing on the “acquisition (by condemnation) of a permanent easement on a portion of property known as 59.18-1-22. Clarkstown Comptroller Edward Duer questioned witnesses about the property, which is located at 160 North Route 303 in West Nyack owned by Hauser Brothers Holdings, LLC.
The current location of the sewer pump for residents in that area is in a spot that is constantly being flooded. The town wants to move the pump to a new location and have a new, more efficient, design. An offer to purchase the property was made to the owner on December 28, 2012.
“I am weary of the eminent domain concept,” said concerned citizen, Stephen Levine of Congers.
Town Attorney, Amy Mele, read a resolution to adopt the acquisition and the board approved it. The property was claimed through eminent domain against the wishes of its property holder.”
Brownsell, Maria Mirakaj. The Rockland County Times 17 January 2013.