Board approves eminent domain move for high-speed rail train
“A state board gave approval Friday for the California High-Speed Rail Authority to start the process of seizing its first piece of property through eminent domain for a $68 billion bullet train. The State Public…
State seeks to condemn first Fresno sites for high-speed rail project
“Two pieces of property in Fresno are being targeted as the first parcels to be condemned for California’s high-speed train system. The fight for the properties — one a small, vacant retail building on Belmont…
Village Mobil gas pumps out for roundabout
“s demolition crews descended on Village Mobil’s canopy and pumps this week, owners Pete Treinen and Dan Miller looked on in frustration. Since the Department of Transportation (DOT) began planning a roundabout at Waunakee’s Century…
California’s High-Speed Rail Meets Opposition Over Eminent Domain
““There would be far less impact on agricultural lands than the current alignment which literally cuts right across many, many working farms,” says Barry Epstein, who represented the farmers. That lawsuit was settled last month…
County authorizes eminent domain for Chester property
“Delaware County Council approved a resolution Wednesday authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire a slope easement across the property located at 17 W. Seventh St. in Chester for the purpose of replacement of…
Montpelier may take Carr Lot by eminent domain
“The City Council will determine at a June hearing whether to acquire the Carr Lot by eminent domain and, if so, how much the city is willing to pay owner Allan Carr. The council set…
Montpelier may take Carr Lot by eminent domain
“The City Council will determine at a June hearing whether to acquire the Carr Lot by eminent domain and, if so, how much the city is willing to pay owner Allan Carr. The council set…