Solberg Airport eminent domain fight in Readington still unresolved
“The eminent domain battle — which already has cost township taxpayers more than $1.5 million in legal bills, as well as $22 million in borrowed money to finance a forced purchase of the property —…
The question of eminent domain Airport Authority had option in Owens land deal
“Lingering questions remain over the sale of a 10-acre tract belonging to Rutherford County Commission Chairman Julius Owens to the Rutherford County Airport Authority for $300,000. The sale was spurred by a tree on the…
TARA holds regional airport meeting at George Daily Auditorium Thursday
“The South Central Regional Airport Agency has chosen a site for a joint Pella-Oskaloosa airport that is capable of handling Category C aircraft. A Category C airport has a 5,500-foot runway with room to expand…
Eminent domain trial postponed
“The trial in the eminent domain case of the Lawrence County Commission over acreage it wants at the Lawrence County Airport has been postponed. Originally, the case was to go before a jury in August….
Under Eminent Domain, Broward Buys Airport Hilton For $62M
“A settlement between the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport and Broward County bridged a huge gap between what the county wanted to pay for the 388-room hotel initially and what the owner wanted for it. The…
County Airport to Claim So. Thomaston Too-Tall Trees by Eminent Domain
“Knox County Commissioners acted on Tuesday, June 11, to claim access to three private South Thomaston properties to cut trees that are poking into the airspace in the approach path to the Knox County Regional…
Rockland airport neighbor says easement offers from county too low
“Kenneth Williams of South Thomaston also disputed claims that the county has been negotiating with him. He said it has made two offers which both are far too little. “You’re asking for an easement forever….
Knox County ready to use eminent domain to cut trees by airport
” The county may use its eminent domain powers to cut trees on three properties near the Knox County Regional Airport. Airport Manager Jeffrey Northgraves said the county was able to reach an agreement with…
End could be imminent for airport
“By the end of next week Lawrence County Commissioners should know if they have the go-ahead to try to turn the county airport into the latest shopping venue for the Tri-State. Instead of having their…
Doland gets Answers from County Attorney
“County Supervisor Mark Doland is looking for answers in regards to the proposed regional airport near Leighton.Doland was elected as supervisor this past January with large support from residents in the Leighton area. He campaigned…