CCTA Uses Eminent Domain to Acquire Properties
“Twice in recent months, the Chittenden County Transportation Authority has been thwarted in its attempts to buy property in Burlington that it claims is crucial to its long-term growth. An electrical contracting business that abuts…
SHUMLIN TO STEP IN IF VERMONT GAS PURSUES EMINENT DOMAIN
“The Shumlin administration intends to hire an independent appraiser to assess the value of landowners’ property taken through eminent domain for the construction of a natural gas pipeline through Addison County. Gov. Peter Shumlin sent…
A way to resolve disputes
“There is no doubt the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions —…
EILEEN SIMOLLARDES: RESPECT FOR LANDOWNERS
“There is no doubt that the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
Jamaica board could resort to eminent domain
“The Selectboard put its foot down on two issues explored during previous meetings. After several discussions with Town Hall abutter Ralph Smith, board members felt it was time to give him a deadline. If he…
Vermont Gas moves ahead with eminent domain against holdouts
“Vermont Gas Systems said Tuesday it will exercise its eminent domain rights as soon as this week to secure a path for a natural gas pipeline extension through Addison County. The natural gas utility said…
The Power Of Eminent Domain
“As you traverse the state on one of our interstates, you can thank the concept of eminent domain. And much of the power you use gets to you because of projects that were cleared using…
State attempts to calm hard feelings over Vermont Gas project
“The Shumlin administration has stepped in to soothe contentious right-of-way negotiations between Vermont Gas Systems and a group of Monkton landowners. Vermont Gas recently sent letters to several landowners along its proposed natural gas pipeline…
State attempts to calm hard feelings over Vermont Gas project
“The Shumlin administration has stepped in to soothe contentious right-of-way negotiations between Vermont Gas Systems and a group of Monkton landowners. Vermont Gas recently sent letters to several landowners along its proposed natural gas pipeline…
Vermont homeowners concerned about losing property to pipeline project
“Monkton homeowner Maren Vasatka was among several Vermonters who received notice from Vermont Gas recently about the potential use of eminent domain to make way for a natural gas line. And she’s not happy about…