Branford acquired the land by eminent domain in 2003 because it lies next to the town dump. The property was acquired  to protect the health and safety of future residents and to protect the town from liability because of possible contamination from the landfill. The town paid the owners $1.167 million for the land. This has led to lawsuits and  to keep the residents up to date, pertinant documents relating to this property will be posted here.

 

Town of Branford vs Thomas Santa Barbara, ET AL.-New England Estates, LLC. vs. Town of Branford Town Brief filed 4/23/08

New England Estates, LLC vs. Town of Branford Brief filed 4/23/08

New England Estates, LLC. vs. Town of Branford, et al S.C 18132 Reply Brief of Defendant-Appellant, Town of Branford Filed November 14, 2008

New England Estates, LLC. vs. Town of Branford, et al S.C 18132 Supplemental Brief of Defendant-Appellant, Town of Branford Filed November 14, 2008

Town of Branford vs Thomas Santa Barbara, ET AL. S.C 18089,New England Estates, LLC. vs. Town of Branford, et al S.C 18091 Reply Brief of Appellant, Town of Branford Filed September 12, 2008