In accordance with the requirements of 5 V.S.A §652 and 19 V.S.A. §504(b)(2), the VermontAgency of Transportation ("VT rans") hereby gives notice that it has filed a verified complaint with the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Civil Division seeking a judgment of condemnation for the takin g by the State of Vermont of certain lands and rights therein located in the Town of Cabot in Washington County for transportation purposes under the protections of 19 V.S.A.Chapter 5 (Condemnation). The proposed transportation project is described as follows: "Cabot-Danville FEGC-F 028-3(26)C/3 is Contract 3 of the Cabot-Danville corridor reconstruction to bring the roadway up to National Highway System Standards. This project consists of the full-depth reconstruction of approximately 1.307 miles of US Route 2 beginning East of Mack Mountain Road and extending to a point just East of West Shore Road. The roadwaywill be widened to include 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders. In addition, three (3) concrete box culverts will be installed as well as many drainage features. It is anticipated construction for this project will consist of two (2) full construction seasons. A two-way detour will be designed as part of the project though it should be anticipated that there will be times of one-lane alternating traffic." On December 2, 1997, the Vermont Agency of Transportation ("VTrans") conducted a 19 V.S.A.§502 public hearing at the Cabot Town Office. After considering the objections, suggestions, and recommendations received from the public at the hearing, VTrans has determined that there is a necessity for the Project, as the term is defined in 5 V.S.A. § 653 and 19 V.S.A. § 501(1). VTrans believes that the following persons are the owners of, or have an interest in the land and/or rights to be taken: • Mr. Craig Cook Mrs. Barbara Cook I 590 US Rt 2, West Danville, VT 05873; and • Mr. Peter Danneberg 179 Elm St, Cabot, VT 05647 • Ms. Alison Joyal I 64 7 Gore Rd, Barre VT 05641 • Ms. Stephanie Miller I 9 Forest Drive, Albany, NY 12205 To the above persons and all other persons who may have an interest in the lands proposed to be taken: 1. THE STATE OF VERMONT IS PROPOSING TO CONDEMN PROPERTY IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. a. The state of Vermont, acting by and through VTrans, has filed a Verified Complaint in the Superior Court that affects your property. 2… ...read more read less