Danville should honor African-Americans by taking ownership of cemetery
“The City of Danville, rightfully, is considering honoring the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interestingly, Moneta Sleet Jr., whose father was born in Perryville, was awarded the Pulitzer…
Pipeline exacerbates climate change
“As I write this, serious plans are underway to lay a very intrusive pipeline through the heart of Virginia to transport shale oil and natural gas from West Virginia to terminals on the coast. Landowners…
Protecting all interests in stadium deal
“The Dec. 18 Metro article “D.C. Council approves soccer stadium” contained a troubling item: The council may use eminent domain to complete the complex deal. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Fifth Amendment protects…
Energy necessary, but at what and whose cost?
“Many talk of Dominion’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and we should debate its necessity in meeting our energy needs. Some, however, would falsely claim, “Without the utilization of eminent domain such projects would never be realized…
LETTER: Will state Rep. Marcia Hahn stick up for landowners’ rights against PennEast pipeline?
“On Nov. 18 the Moore Township supervisors hosted a pipeline presentation for 240 concerned citizens. State Reps. Marcia Hahn, Julie Harhart and Mario Scavello attended. While their presence was commendable, I was disappointed to see…
Letter: Development of bike path on farm land an unnecessary ‘slippery slope’
“n the past, eminent domain was used for real exigencies. During World War II, a segment of what is now our farm was taken by the federal government for a water treatment plant, a well…
Alliance’s opposition to ‘Clean Line’ based on studies
“Regarding the guest column by Bill Leonard [“Power Line Offers Bigger Benefits Than Pipeline,” Nov. 14]: The Preservation of Rural Iowa Alliance encourages Leonard to check his facts. We are a very strong statewide group…
The ecology, explosions and eminent domain
“n regards to the proposed Dominion pipeline routes through Augusta County, I have concerns that I have been slow to express due to a desire to learn more about the project. Many of the concerns…
Letter: Mass DOT at Boxford Town Hall Monday night to discuss Rail Trail
“We wish to remind our neighbors of Boxford that next Monday, Nov. 17, MASS Dot will be meeting with the Town Selectman to discuss the proposed Rail Trail. As many may be aware, the Selectmen…
Editorials: Long story short
“Whether a pipeline may be a better, safer option for transporting North Dakota Bakken crude now moving by trains and barges out of the Port of Albany remains to be seen. Citizens and numerous government…