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September 23, 2005
Eminent domain news from around the region
Here's some updates on a few ongoing eminent domain stories in the region:
New London, CT
The Day, New London Plaintiff Tells Story
A Fort Trumbull homeowner who has served by eviction notices twice in one lifetime tells his tale to the House Jucidiary Committee.
Long Branch, NJ
Atlanticville,
Letters are going out to MTOTSA: Homeowners have 14 days to sell or face eminent domain
The lastest step in Long Branch's bid to demolish beach bungalows for condos. Remaining property owners have vowed not to sell.
West Harlem, NYC
Columbia Spectator, Most Students Say CU Needs Space
A poll conducted by the Columbia University newpaper finds most students feel the university needs more space, but are unaware of the controversy over the use of eminent domain.
Columbia Spectator, Some Groups Weighing In on Manhattanville Expansion
Student groups form on both sides of the issue of the university's expansion.
Westchester County, NY
Westchester.com, Legislation Proposed To Reform Eminent Domain Law
Westchester County legislators cross party lines to propose legislation that prohibits "County funds from being contributed to any development project that uses eminent domain to take private property for private use" and "bans the County from using its own power of condemnation for projects that misuse eminent domain in this fashion."
Bloomfield, NJ
NOTICE: A reception and toast to Bloomfield, New Jersey merchants who stopped developer Forest City Ratner from taking their properties (http://www.njeminentdomain.com) will be held before the screening of the documentary film by George MCCullough, “All For the Taking” and panel discussion on eminent domain. More info.
Posted by lumi at September 23, 2005 7:41 AM