Historical Precedent for Eminent domain language of Article 43
“Below is an historical precedent, and there are many current examples (i.e. Articles 6, 7 and 8) for the eminent domain language of Article 43. It occurred in 1986, when a distinguished Select Board composed of Richard Minear, Allen Torrey, Judy Brooks, and Joan Golowich voted unanimously to support Article 4. The Finance Committee approved this article as well.
The action? “Acquiring on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Amherst by purchase, eminent domain, or otherwise property of W.D. Cowls, Inc., being a portion of Parcel 58 of the Town Atlas Map 6A…””
Amherst Town Meeting 20 October 1986.