Maxum, I don't understand why it is still on the table either.
One thing that I am curious about. Are they really taking the land by Eminant Domain or just exercising a public utilities easement? The reason I ask is that Eminant Domain allows for the ownership of the property to be seized. Public utility easements are written into the deeds of the properties affected, but the ownership of that land never changes.
We looked at a piece of property about 10 years ago that had a Public Utilities easement that "could" allow for the installation of future overhead transmission lines. That easement had been written into that deed, well over 60 years prior. If you look at a zoning map of Loudon, it is clearly visible.
I think the idea of Northern Pass is one that should be fought with all of our hearts and souls. If Mass wants or needs more power than they have, they should get to building those wind mills off "their" coast instead of messing with more of NH.
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