Wallingford OK’s purchase of 2 properties for new cemetery maintenance facility
“The Town Council approved Tuesday the purchase of 58 Prince St. for $148,000, and the purchase of 60 Prince St. through eminent domain for $90,000. Through the purchase of the properties, which border the Center…
Another step taken toward high-tech hub
“City officials are forging ahead with plans to take Peter D. Kiernan Plaza on Broadway, the historic former Union Station, through eminent domain to create a high-tech business hub tied to UAlbany’s College of Nanoscale…
Funeral home owner fears eminent domain
“The latest person to raise the issue owns a funeral home located at the former Sentell Baptist Church on Roswell Road. Community Funeral Service President D. Brooks Cowles has a 20-year lease with property owner…
Atlanta BeltLine: City to condemn property to develop park, trail
“Condemned land will be used to expand Enota Place Park, in southwest Atlanta, which was one of the original 13 jewels in the “emerald necklace” vision of the BeltLine that was used to promote the…
STARTING OVER‘TOUGH CHICKS’ TAKE BUSINESS DISPLACEMENT IN STRIDE
“They made big plans: They signed a 10-year lease at a prominent location on J.W. Clay Boulevard in University City and filled their time working 14-hour days, experimenting with new flavors and ways to improve…
Eminent domain threats persist in Ohio
“The ATEX will be buried below the ground in western Pennsylvania and cross 265 miles of Ohio on its way to its destination: ethylene manufacturing plants near Houston. The pipeline will run through 26 miles…
Eminent domain threats persist for pipeline in Ohio
“Bonifant’s farm in eastern Licking County was part of the original route. The woods in front of his home, where he and his wife walk with their children and young grandchildren, were to be turned…
‘It still hurts’: Fight to save home scars one Fort Trumbull family
“Cristofaro was one of six plaintiffs in Kelo v. City of New London who fought the government takings; they lost and eventually were compensated for their land and forced out. The case put the city…
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“his week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“This week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….