Judge rules against Readington’s efforts to take Solberg Airport land
“The battle over the airport and surrounding property has been ongoing for many years. A $22 million bond ordinance was approved by voters in 2006 to buy the property. An ordinance was then adopted allowing…
Harvey Cedars ruling may ease the pain of easement payouts
“In an eminent domain partial-taking case that has the potential to affect all shore towns in New Jersey looking for beach fill easements, the New Jersey Supreme Court July 8 reversed a decision on how…
High Court to Rule On Harvey Cedars Dune Case Monday
“New Jersey’s Supreme Court will issue a ruling Monday on the case of a Harvey Cedars couple that was awarded $375,000 after the borough used eminent domain to take a small easement needed for a…
Merchantville, lender seek to acquire apartments
“A property dispute in Merchantville is going before the state Supreme Court. The justices are expected to resolve a fight that began in November 2011 when borough officials sought to acquire a rundown apartment complex…
Judge rules against Readington’s efforts to take Solberg Airport land
“A judge has dismissed Readington Township’s amended complaint seeking to acquire lands surrounding Solberg Airport through eminent domain. The decision doesn’t end the case, which has been in the courts for years. But the Solberg…
Solberg Airport eminent domain fight in Readington still unresolved
“The eminent domain battle — which already has cost township taxpayers more than $1.5 million in legal bills, as well as $22 million in borrowed money to finance a forced purchase of the property —…
Eminent domain battle: Farmer can use his well, wants almost $300K for being shut out for years
“After a decade of battles with Montville Township, a farmer can finally use a well he needs to irrigate the crops he’s wanted to plant for years, his attorney says. But what’s less clear is…
North Arlington presented with options to improve business district
“The North Arlington council heard a presentation from the town planner on steps that could mean redeveloping and rehabilitating the business districts in North Arlington. Stan Slachetka of T&M Associates presented three action plans for…
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“his week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“This week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….