County Airport to Claim So. Thomaston Too-Tall Trees by Eminent Domain
“Knox County Commissioners acted on Tuesday, June 11, to claim access to three private South Thomaston properties to cut trees that are poking into the airspace in the approach path to the Knox County Regional…
Rockland airport neighbor says easement offers from county too low
“Kenneth Williams of South Thomaston also disputed claims that the county has been negotiating with him. He said it has made two offers which both are far too little. “You’re asking for an easement forever….
Knox County ready to use eminent domain to cut trees by airport
” The county may use its eminent domain powers to cut trees on three properties near the Knox County Regional Airport. Airport Manager Jeffrey Northgraves said the county was able to reach an agreement with…
Bills repeal use of eminent domain in Maine
” A quiver of bills before the state Legislature’s Judiciary Committee make it nearly impossible for private companies to benefit from the state’s ability to take private lands for public use, including economic development. One…
Maine Lawmaker Seeks More Eminent Domain Protections for Landowners
“”Should people have to live in fear for years and years and years that their property is going to be taken and they’re going to be given nothing for it?” he asks. Sen. Thomas says…
Freeport reaches deal to buy land near train stop; eminent domain takeover avoided
Instead, the town council on Tuesday unanimously approved a purchase-and-sale agreement with Timm Holdings LLC, using $125,000 from the sale of tax-acquired property to make the purchase and to issue parking credits to Timm Holdings….
Freeport council OKs use of eminent domain to take land near new Downeaster train platform
The town is now authorized to use eminent domain to create an easement to its new passenger rail station. With negotiations for acquisition of the small strip of property continuing, whether the town will actually use…
City to demolish Holland’s South Street home
“The property at 58 South St. has been vacant since Holland’s arrest. It has been vandalized and has deteriorated over time, according to city officials. “This is long overdue,” said Ward 5 Councilor Bob Mills,…
Freeport considers eminent domain takeover of private property near Downeaster train stop
Town Manager Dale Olmstead said the town continues to negotiate with the landowner, but that time is running out. Passenger train service from Brunswick to Boston on the Amtrak Downeaster is scheduled to begin in…
East-west highway concerns larger than eminent domain
East-west highway concerns larger than eminent domain. Clark, Herbie. Bangor Daily News 20 August 2012. http://bit.ly/NAq0Pe