Bridge properties headed to court; Severson, AmericInn among owners who may face eminent domain
“Owners of some major commercial properties in the way of the new Winona interstate bridge may face eminent domain proceedings, as negotiations continue to wrap up the land acquisition for the project. The properties, including…
Wallingford considering eminent domain on bridge project
“The town is considering eminent domain to take a small parcel of land officials say is necessary to reconstruct the Northfield Road Bridge. Located on Northfield Road, the bridge spans Wharton Brook near the Park…
Eminent domain could be used to take land around Fort Indiantown Gap
“Officials say they want to protect local property owners from stray bullets. About three million bullets are fired on the range each year. Still, local property owners say they don’t want to sell their land….
Board considers eminent domain for airport
“Warren County may need to condemn land around its airport to meet a federal mandate. The Board of Supervisors hopes it can reach agreements with the property owners and avoid the need to condemn the…
Bill to use eminent domain to acquire land moves forward
“Lawmakers yesterday discussed a bill that would authorize the Department of Public Works to acquire through eminent domain the last piece of private property needed to move forward with the Pigua bridge project in Merizo….
Town Board Declares Eminent Domain for Indian Brook Road Bridge
“The Philipstown Town Board last Wednesday took the rare step of invoking eminent domain for easement access to a historic Indian Brook Road property and begin long-awaited replacement of an inadequate culvert-bridge over the brook,…
Use of eminent domain could save GovGuam from penalties
“A bill to get the last property needed to move forward with the Pigua bridge project in Merizo could prevent the government from facing fines. During a public hearing for the bill yesterday, the Department…
Eminent domain could be used for project
“The last property needed to move forward with the reconstruction of the Pigua bridge in Merizo could be taken by eminent domain. Sen. Tom Ada, D-Tamuning, on Tuesday introduced Bill 355, which would give the…
West Springfield eyes Toccoa Lane easement to improve police and fire communications
“By the request of Mayor Edward C. Sullivan, the city of West Springfield is currently in negotiations for an easement with the owner of a property near Toccoa Lane in order to enhance police and…
More homeowners sue Lenawee County Airport
“The Lenawee County Airport is facing a new challenge in a “phase two” group of lawsuits filed by four Lake Madison homeowners. County commissioners voted in committee Tuesday to recommend allocating $50,000 toward a legal…