Public Pressure Saves Historic Farm from Eminent Domain

Cranberry, NJ, residents successfully fought back against a large-scale eminent domain taking of Andy Henry's farm. The township council initially planned to seize 21 acres, including a historic house, for affordable housing. However, after significant public outcry and activism, they revised the plan, reducing the land acquisition to under 12 acres. "This is huge," said Real Wicked Witch of the West, a property rights advocate who documented the event. "Thanks to public pressure, they've reduced it from a total taking of 21 acres to now just under 12, and they get to keep the historic house." The reduced scope of the project is a testament to the power of community engagement in protecting local landmarks and private property rights. The case highlights the ongoing debate surrounding eminent domain and its impact on communities. The final outcome is a victory for the residents, who successfully preserved a part of their history and a valuable piece of land.