New Jersey dune project on hold as town waits for easements
“Pat Suriani wants dunes built on the beach in front her home in Ortley Beach. The damage from Superstorm Sandy is an ever-present reminder of why they’re needed. As she stands at the end of…
Easements won’t be needed for some beachfront properties
“Granatir and three of her north Long Branch neighbors received word earlier this month that they will not be forced to sign easements for a federally funded sand-replenishment project, because the beach in front of…
The Feather River West Levee Project
“The Feather River West Levee Project, which is the first project of Sutter Buttes Flood Control Agency, will improve 37 miles from the Thermalito Afterbay south to four miles north of the Sutter Bypass but…
Dune Restoration Resolution Among Council’s Tuesday Business
“Toms River officials are set to introduce a resolution Tuesday urging all municipalities from the Manasquan to Barnegat Inlets to consider using eminent domain to ensure a substantial federal dune project can be completed. The…
Toms River council approves eminent domain resolution for dune project
“Belotta says she does not like the idea of eminent domain, but believes the work needs to be done. Marie Paglio also says she doesn’t approve of eminent domain, but she says, “People that won’t…
Landowners vs. Keystone XL in Eminent Domain Lawsuit
“Three Nebraska landowners will finally see their day in court as the lawsuit they filed against the state is finally moving forward. The suit challenges the constitutionality of the LB 1161 the law used by…
New Jersey Dune Easements by The Numbers
“Ever since Superstorm Sandy ravaged the state and pummeled our beaches, a whole new storm over propertarianism and public land use has taken over. The issue at glance is over the very pressing matter of…
Letter to the Editor: N.H. doesn’t need or want this power line
“PSNH/NU/Northern Pass have all said the project is not dependent on RPS subsidies. Why was NU the biggest lobbyist in Connecticut for ratepayer subsidies of foreign government-owned large-scale hydro? It’s the same company that sent…
Toms River to use eminent domain for beach dunes
“Oceanfront property owners who have refused to grant access to their land for beach protection work in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy soon will face a deadline to change their minds or face township eminent…
Toms River to use eminent domain for beach dunes
“Township Administrator Paul J. Shives said senior municipal officials met Friday and authorized the appraiser to draft reports on the value of each land parcel whose owners have not signed easements. No deadline has been…