Pipeline developer turns on pressure
“Days after federal regulators approved plans for a $750 million pipeline to carry hydrofracked natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York, many reluctant landowners along the 124-mile route got letters from developers threatening to seize…
Lower Saucon Council agrees to more research before opposing pipeline
“The Lower Saucon Township Council Wednesday passed a motion to do further research and fact-finding before it passes a formal resolution opposing the construction of the new PennEast natural gas pipeline scheduled to run through…
LETTER: Will state Rep. Marcia Hahn stick up for landowners’ rights against PennEast pipeline?
“On Nov. 18 the Moore Township supervisors hosted a pipeline presentation for 240 concerned citizens. State Reps. Marcia Hahn, Julie Harhart and Mario Scavello attended. While their presence was commendable, I was disappointed to see…
Is a City Revitalization & Improvement Zone the same as a tax-increment financing district?
“Is a CRIZ the same as a tax-increment financing district? No. Tax-increment financing (TIF) districts work off a similar concept: finance development by borrowing money repayable with the extra taxes generated by that development. The…
Charleroi officials: Coyle effort futile
“Two Charleroi officials insist attempts to restore the dilapidated Coyle Theater are futile, and they continued to echo those sentiments Thursday at a council meeting. However, Mayor John Mollenauer and Councilman Larry Celaschi conceded that…
Local farmers against proposed pipeline
“The Hepler family has made a living for seven generations plowing fields and tending livestock on their farm in Eldred Township. They have overcome many setbacks over that time, but a proposed natural gas pipeline…
Lawyer: Fees on mark
“At as much as $659 an hour, the fees for Herbert Bass, a Philadelphia lawyer, were the highest for the attorneys in an eminent domain case between a wealthy landowner and Millcreek Township. Whether the…
County to remove flooring at former beauty school
“The Empire Beauty School moved out of the city in November 2012 after renovations were completed at the Empire Education Group headquarters near Fairlane Village mall in East Norwegian Township. Under the eminent domain law,…
McKeesport OKs taking vacant homes via eminent domain
“McKeesport is expanding its vacant property recovery program to include parcels with structures. Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the transfer of 10 properties to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of McKeesport through eminent domain….
Judge to hear $3M Millcreek fee case
“Millcreek Township goes to court Wednesday to try to avoid paying about $3 million in legal fees, and it is citing its budget as a defense. If the township has to pay the fees, which…