Eminent Domain Farm Fight Goes to Court – Erika Lathon
“An eminent domain fight moves from the farm to the courtroom. The two hundred acre Jarrell Legacy Farm has been in the family for six generations. Because of the farms high elevation, the West Warren-Viola…
‘Handful’ of easements slow Cobleskill water/sewer project
“The easements are for infrastructure-essentially pipes. “We’ve met with some of these people five and six times,” Mr. Murray said. “We’ve overcome all of their objections. But they still won’t come in.” Bill Ryan, attorney…
Property owner sues Brunswick County over eminent domain
“Dan lichty has lived in Boiling Spring Lakes for nearly 35 years. He has spent the last few years purchasing land he hoped would turn a profit during his retirement. “How am I going to…
Heights council authorizes power of eminent domain to acquire property
“The City Council on Tuesday authorized the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a 15-foot wastewater line easement and temporary construction easement on a 0.117-acre tract of land owned by Steve and…
Claremont should buy water company’s local assets
“The time is right for the city of Claremont to buy out the private company that sells residents their water. City leaders appear determined to acquire the Claremont assets of Golden State Water Co. even…
Eminent Domain Fight in Camden
“A heated city council meeting was held in Camden on Monday that had people literally screaming at their city leaders. The argument is over the city’s threat to use eminent domain on land owners, and…
Does the City of Blaine abuse Eminent Domain?
“This is where we question the appropriate use or the threat of eminent domain by the City of Blaine on the Martin family property. Can the City of Blaine legally use eminent domain to take…
Curis Resources warns Florence over eminent domain decision with copper mine
“The Florence Town Council voted Monday night to use eminent domain to the seize private property owned by Vancouver-based Curis Resources Inc. The town opposes a copper mining project proposed by Curis and would use…
Eminent domain approved for sewer upgrades
“Fourteen property owners are at risk of the city exercising eminent domain if they do not reach an agreement before construction begins on a major sewage project. The City Council on Monday approved an ordinance…
Eminent domain approved for sewer upgrades
“The City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that would allow the city to acquire property in order to proceed with the Eastside Wastewater Improvement Project, which includes $26 million in improvements to address sewer…