Dakota County family fights to save riverfront home
“Neighbors in Dakota County say they are engaged in an uphill battle to keep their beloved properties along a portion of the Mississippi River near Hastings where the county wants to build a bike trail….
Victor’s High Street project still needs 32 easements
“The town got a tepid response from property owners in response to its eminent domain proceeding, necessary to upgrade a 2.8-mile section of High Street. In order for the $4.35 million rehabilitation project to move…
Eminent domain sought for Medford bike trail
“Medford officials may file eminent domain proceedings this week to create the first leg of a Larson Creek Trail in southeast Medford. But they say they don’t expect to condemn any property. The City Council…
Eminent domain hearing, World Series opener, same night
“Over 2 miles of Route 36 landowners in Pembroke, Massachusetts may have a bad surprise when they realize the informational meeting concerning eminent domain land takings on their road between Routes 14 and 27 was…
Bike path moves forward on ‘friendly’ terms
“A key piece of the puzzle to construct a recreation trail from the village to Fish Hatchery Road fell into place Monday. Lisa Robbins, the niece of Dora and Betty Keller, owners of the Alpine…
City officials considering eminent domain to secure land for portion of southwest Atlanta trail
“Dmitry Gitman built a deck in the back of his property at 2049 Rector Drive in Beecher Hills last month. His yard is calm and quiet, overlooking a stretch of trees with a creek running…
Mount Laurel couple in a tough fight against easement
“When the workers arrived at Bill and Dora Welsh’s home Monday morning, they brought a large backhoe, but provided the couple with no legal paperwork for what they were about to do: Take down several…
SANTEE COUNCIL CONSIDERS EMINENT DOMAIN OF NUMEROUS PROPERTIES FOR ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
“At Wednesday’s meeting, the Santee City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to declare eminent domain in order to obtain easements and fee interests for dozens of properties on nine different streets,…