A federal judge said Thursday, September 10, he will issue an order condemning parts of three streets in West Roxbury, giving the property to a company that plans to build a natural gas pipeline through the neighborhood and setting the stage for construction to possibly start within weeks.
The ruling allows Algonquin Gas Transmission to take possession of what is currently city property under Washington, Grove and Centre Streets in West Roxbury.
Algonquin brought the city to court seeking an order that would force the city to give it the property. Lawyers for Boston argued that Algonquin had not proved the easements were necessary.
A city attorney said Boston will explore its appeal options.
Later proceedings will determine how much Algonquin will pay Boston for the property.
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