Phoenixville board sounds off on eminent domain acquisition
“In Thursday night’s board meeting, the Phoenixville Area School Board voted 7-2 to use eminent domain acquire Meadow Brook Golf Course as a site for building to solve capacity issues. According to the school district,…
Claremont eyes eminent domain to acquire water company’s local assets
“City Council members have approved eminent domain as a possible tool to acquire Golden State Water Co.’s assets in the city and appropriated $350,000 to that end. The unanimous vote occurred Wednesday night at a…
Thank You Old Town Residents For Your Participation in Last Night’s Open House
“Hands down, the number one question from last night was “Is the Town going to use eminent domain to tear down my house?” Despite the rumors and misinformation that has been spread, the simple and…
Marietta after eminent domain for center
“The City Council unanimously supported using eminent domain to take two properties just north of the 120 Loop in an effort to finish the final project from the 2009 parks bond. Over the last month,…
Alexandria is likely to act on waterfront plan
“The Old Dominion Boat Club, a 230-year-old local institution, has not responded the city’s proposals which became public this summer for how to resolve differences over the fate of the club’s waterfront parking lot, or…
‘Domain’ price for land set at $203,000
“The Rock County Condemnation Commissioners set an award of just compensation at $203,000 for the 4.08 acres of land at 2570 Milwaukee Road. The award stemmed from the eminent domain proceedings by the School District…
Prince William County will use eminent domain for major road project
“The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will decide Tuesday whether to use its eminent domain authority to take pieces of 19 privately-owned properties, clearing the way for a long awaited highway project. The properties…
Symposium spotlights urban renewal
“Littleton City Council took the phrases “condemnation” and “urban renewal” out of the shadows and put them center stage at the city’s second annual Economic Vitality Symposium, held Sept. 19 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema….
Council prepares for vote on Barclay site
“Final approval of land development plans for the Barclay property will come down to a vote Tuesday after lengthy petitions by residents at Monday’s work session. Aside from the land development plans, much of the…
Yelm property owner fights over eminent domain
“Yelm City Council delayed until Sept. 10 whether to approve an ordinance that will allow the city to use eminent domain to acquire property it says is necessary to improve Mosman Avenue. The owner of…