To stop student activism, private university claims it has ’eminent domain’ over public sidewalk
“Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been crushing peaceful student activism for months because it targets the school’s alleged moves to undermine a 127-year-old student-run union, drawing sharp warnings from state and national civil-liberties groups. Now…
Eminent domain unsettles residents
“The City of Oakley’s plan to use eminent domain to remove seven homes at 3486 Main St. to make way for roadways, sidewalks and other future projects, has residents living on the property fearful of…
Hearing on eminent domain in Olivette is next week
“Old Bonhomme Road property owners who oppose Olivette’s plan to use eminent domain to acquire small slices of their front yards will have the chance to speak at a hearing next week. The hearing will…
Snags in the Bee Cave Road project continue
“Unfortunately, the CAMPO Policy Board’s vote on Nov. 10 to award $75 million in funding to local projects did not include funding for Bee Cave Road. As we approach the end of the year, West…
City seeking to forcibly acquire land
“As West Lake Hills secures more of the land needed to have the state build a center turn lane and sidewalks onto Bee Cave Road, the city is also pursuing eminent domain measures as a…
Sandy Springs May Use Eminent Domain For Sidewalk Project
“The Sandy Springs City Council on Tuesday will consider utilizing eminent domain to acquire temporary easements on four parcels needed for a sidewalk project. The council will consider using the process to acquire temporary easements…
Milford property owners balk at South Street project; town may use eminent domain
“The town might resort to eminent domain against property owners who are holding up South Street reconstruction. The $1 million project to widen and beautify the narrow street in Milford has been delayed for years…
CORNER OF NELSON AND WATER: Selectmen approve eminent domain taking for sidewalk
“Willis, speaking for the real estate trust that towns the property at the ocean-end of Nelson Street, was fighting an eminent zone taking of a sidewalk-wide stretch of land on the northern side of Nelson…
Eminent domain hearing, World Series opener, same night
“Over 2 miles of Route 36 landowners in Pembroke, Massachusetts may have a bad surprise when they realize the informational meeting concerning eminent domain land takings on their road between Routes 14 and 27 was…
SANTEE COUNCIL CONSIDERS EMINENT DOMAIN OF NUMEROUS PROPERTIES FOR ROAD WIDENING PROJECT
“At Wednesday’s meeting, the Santee City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to declare eminent domain in order to obtain easements and fee interests for dozens of properties on nine different streets,…