SJC sides with Nahant’s choice to eminent domain Northeastern land

In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open

US News: In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston..

SJC sides with Nahant’s choice to eminent domain Northeastern land

“In short, the town's stated purpose for the taking is a proper public purpose” that aligned with past actions by the town indicating interest in preserving the area, and not a bad faith ploy, wrote Justice Elizabeth Dewar for a unanimous court.

In 2018, Northeastern planned a 55,000-sq-ft expansion on a Massachusetts peninsula; 8 years later, the town won the right to take 12 acres by eminent domain to keep them open - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

The town of Nahant during a breezy spring day.Photo credit: Canva In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston. The proposal included up to 55,000 square feet of new research and teaching space on a 12-acre coastal parcel that many residents […]