The government wants to build a new port of entry at Morses Line, VT, and it plans to do that by taking land from a dairy farm through eminent domain.
But that's not okay with Brian Rainville and his family. They've lived on that farm on the border for three generations.
For more on the story, click on the following link:
http://www.fox44now.com/global/story.asp?s=12345737 (http://www.fox44now.com/global/story.asp?s=12345737)
Back when the old Iron Bridge was taken down as shown in Mike Cain's two photos below, Donald Boutin was running the gas station and convenience store next door to what is now the Steeple Market. The state decided to straighten out the road to the way it is now much to the dismay of Donald Boutin who posted signs and fought it toof and nail, only to lose the battle, much the same as will probably happen to Brian Rainville. The gas pumps that Donald had up near the road became useless once the road was straightened. I am sure many of you old timers will remember the struggle that went on during that time.
For many of those not involved in the loss of their property, it may not seem like much, but there are some things that money just won't buy.
(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/MikeCain-2010-archive1/ironbdgsn2.jpg)
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