Deerfield may seek pipeline royalties
“With many local residents, businesses and activist groups raising concerns about whether the natural gas that would travel along Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.’s proposed pipeline would be destined for domestic consumption or export, Deerfield’s Board…
Olympic proposal adds to worries at Boston food complex
“In the predawn hours, before commuters have brought traffic on nearby Interstate 93 to a standstill, workers in white butcher smocks cleave cuts of beef and chicken, fillet fresh cod, and cold-pack oysters and other…
Letter: Mass DOT at Boxford Town Hall Monday night to discuss Rail Trail
“We wish to remind our neighbors of Boxford that next Monday, Nov. 17, MASS Dot will be meeting with the Town Selectman to discuss the proposed Rail Trail. As many may be aware, the Selectmen…
BRA owes us for Modern Theater eminent domain deal
“The former owners of the historic Modern Theatre are suing the Boston Redevelopment Authority for breach of contract, alleging the agency owes them nearly $1 million as part of a deal in 2002 when the…
Dudley selectmen wrangle with resident over land taking for road near Nichols College
“Selectmen Monday night formally accepted 23 donated construction easements and took by eminent domain a 24th property to begin a $2.8 million road improvement project on the Nichols College campus portion of Center Road. Nichols…
Controversial Weilgus eminent domain taking may not move forward, Westfield councilor says
“A controversial eminent domain taking of a Westfield woman’s land as part of the Ashley Street school project is set on the back burner, and one councilor said he suspects the city may abandon those…
Chatham land dispute turns acrimonious
“When a Barnstable County sheriff’s deputy came to his door last week with a summons, Selectman Sean Summers half-wondered what he’d done. But inside was a notice for a preliminary injunction hearing naming Summers, his…
Minor land-takings to aid Route 79 project
“Several eminent domain takings of small parcels in Fall River will add small steps to putting the Route 79/Braga Bridge Improvements project on firmer footing, state officials said. At the end of July, the Legislature…
Restraint, governor
“We had at first thought that Gov. Deval Patrick was serious about his reticence regarding the Market Basket family feud, but the governor on Friday sent a letter to the company’s board of directors offering…
Legislators are wary of pipeline plan
“Since state Rep. Sheila Harrington first learned about a proposed natural-gas pipeline across Massachusetts earlier this year, she’s received dozens of calls from constituents. Some are concerned about the environmental impacts to conservation lands that…