Mayor Finizio falls short on a big promise
“In the world of broken campaign promises, I would have to put Mayor Daryl Finizio’s unfulfilled pledge to abolish the New London Development Corp. right up there on a top shelf. To recall the disdain…
The NLDC lives on
“There were a lot of things that were hard to digest in this week’s news that Renaissance City Development Association (the much-hated New London Redevelopment Corp., with a new name) is considering building a parking…
Bloomfield Headed For Eminent Domain Property Purchase
“The town council has approved the use of eminent domain in an effort to purchase a piece of private property. The property in question is about 7 acres at 30 Southwood Drive. The town is…
Town wins latest battle with developer
“The town has won a major battle in its long, costly war against Eureka V — the developer that wants to build more than 300 units of housing off Bennett’s Farm Road. The U.S. Court…
Manchester Agrees To Use Eminent Domain, If Necessary
“The board of directors voted Tuesday to strengthen the town’s hand in negotiations meant to move forward with development of the town-owned side of the Manchester Parkade. The vote gives the redevelopment agency the ability…
Project proceeds without eminent domain
“Unable to reach an agreement over property needed to begin the $8.8 million Black Rock School expansion, city and school officials are dropping plans to take the site by eminent domain and moving forward with…
A long time to pay for pollution
“The city of Bridgeport thinks it can find a better use for a polluted, abandoned property in a key location. This ought to be an easy sell. Controversy has arisen because, inconveniently, someone already owns…
Property owner criticizes eminent domain gambit
“he attorney for a British company that owns property here has accused Mayor Bill Finch’s administration of abusing the city’s eminent domain power to help controversial developer Sal DiNardo, who owes the city millions in…
Sal DiNardo eminent domain deal gets second look
“City officials may not have to pursue eminent domain for a South End property after all, but if they do the public will have a chance to voice its opinion. Last month, the City Council’s…
City uses eminent domain to help controversial developer
“A controversial developer who owes more than $10 million in back taxes is nonetheless getting the city’s help in acquiring a parcel of land he has long wanted for a parking lot. The City Council’s…