N.J. town a step closer to seizing 175-year-old farm property from family — SILive.com A Middlesex County town is moving forward with plans to take a dozen acres of a 175-year-old family farm to build affordable housing — despite fierce opposition from the owners and an ongoing lawsuit.

New Jersey town considering condemnation of privately held land for public interest. This is how just compensation for a public taking is done. An appraisal of the land's value that is subject to judicial review for adequacy.
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