SHUMLIN TO STEP IN IF VERMONT GAS PURSUES EMINENT DOMAIN
“The Shumlin administration intends to hire an independent appraiser to assess the value of landowners’ property taken through eminent domain for the construction of a natural gas pipeline through Addison County. Gov. Peter Shumlin sent…
Supervisors move closer to eminent domain use for airport project
“Warren County supervisors are a step closer to using eminent domain to take property around the county airport from a landowner, despite new concerns raised Friday by opponents of a plan to extend the airport’s…
Judge: PSC can’t intervene in Mountain Water condemnation
“The Montana Public Service Commission doesn’t get to interfere in the city of Missoula’s eminent domain case. “While not explicitly stated, the PSC appears to oppose this eminent domain action either because if granted, its…
Martins Beach access bill headed to governor
“Legislation that could mean greater public access to Martins Beach in San Mateo County cleared its final legislative hurdle on Thursday and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. The state Senate approved Senate Bill 968…
Ordinance passed to allow condemnation proceedings, just in case
“The local U.S. Highway 69 corridor project has seen a slight delay as city officials continue to negotiate for property needed for the upcoming expansion and widening project. During their Tuesday meeting, the Fort Scott…
Eminent domain may be needed for Ram Trail
“The Delhi Township Board of Trustees have passed a resolution that may lead to the use of eminent domain on private property to build its new trail. Trustees voted unanimously to begin the process, which…
Judge orders water agency to refund American Lake Water Co. $100k for dismissed suit
“A judge has ordered the Northern Will County Water Agency to pay more than $100,000 to the company that owns a water pipeline the agency is trying to take over. The money will refund American…
A way to resolve disputes
“There is no doubt the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project will strengthen our economy, help retain and create jobs by cutting heating bills by 40 to 50 percent and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions —…
Controversial Weilgus eminent domain taking may not move forward, Westfield councilor says
“A controversial eminent domain taking of a Westfield woman’s land as part of the Ashley Street school project is set on the back burner, and one councilor said he suspects the city may abandon those…