Question Earthority!

“After nearly six months of failed negotiations to purchase a Crystal Lake-front property, Newton Mayor David Cohen wants to take over 20 Rogers St. from owner Pat Hannon by eminent domain. … Eminent domain allows government bodies to seize a citizen’s private property for a public reason. In the case of Hannon’s property, the city intends to use the property to extend the often-crowded public beach at Crystal Lake.” (02/28/07)