The land is zoned for General Industrial use. Mercier, noting Town Meeting wanted the board to proceed with eminent domain proceedings for Grandview Farm, said he and the board believe this is a better course of action. We don t believe eminent domain is prudent, he commented. Mercier also told the representatives that all the plans must go through the usual approvals. This is not a slam dunk, he said.
Folks have to go through the usual process.
It is not perfect. It s the best we could come with, he said. Cooper directed most of his criticism at the gains which Ruping will make after proposing a comprehensive permit. In my view, he s held a gun to our head, stated Cooper. We re actually rewarding him by giving him more than he had.