Preservation

Court Upholds Historic Preservation in Derry Rail Trail Lawsuit, Halting Controversial I-93 Expansion Design

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CONCORD, N.H. — Efforts to protect the Derry Rail Trail and the historic Manchester & Lawrence Railroad corridor received a major boost on July 1, when a federal judge ruled in favor of local advocacy groups in their lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The dispute stemmed from plans related to the Exit 4A expansion of Interstate 93 in Derry, which posed significant risks to the integrity of the historic district. The litigation, initiated in August 2024, focused on a controversial design alteration approved by the … Read more

Local Community Rallies to Support Preservation of Historic Downtown Library Amid Funding Cuts

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WASHINGTON — In a rare address, President Joe Biden on Tuesday escalated his public stance on mental health, unveiling a comprehensive $100 million initiative aimed at expanding access to mental health services. This move underscores a critical pivot towards addressing what many American families experience as a lingering crisis affecting all socio-economic levels across the nation. The ambitious plan, which is part of the administration’s broader effort to enhance national mental health infrastructure, seeks to tackle the systemic barriers that often hinder equitable access to mental health resources. The administration’s holistic approach includes increasing funding … Read more

Judge Orders Evidence Preservation in Eaton Fire Case as Legal Battles Escalate Across Multiple High-Profile Lawsuits

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Los Angeles, Calif. – A recent directive from a Los Angeles court has mandated Southern California Edison to safeguard all evidence related to the Eaton fire, an inferno that, earlier this month, devastated Los Angeles, destroying over 7,000 structures and claiming 17 lives. This judicial order underscores a critical phase in the legal scrutiny surrounding one of California’s most destructive wildfires. In related developments, two major legal firms, Kline & Specter and Bosworth Law, helmed by Thomas Bosworth, have reportedly resolved a longstanding dispute. Details emerged suggesting both parties settled on terms after accusations against … Read more

Santa Fe Ordered to Rebuild Historic Plaza Obelisk: Judge Rules in Favor of Preservation amid Community Debate

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SANTA FE, N.M. – A significant legal decision on Friday mandated the city of Santa Fe to reconsider the fate of a historic obelisk that was torn down by protesters on Indigenous Peoples Day in 2020. State District Judge Mathew Wilson decided that the city must remove the large wooden box that currently hides the remnants of the Soldiers’ Monument and make a decision on how to proceed with the structure within 180 days. The obelisk, which stood in Santa Fe’s central plaza for over 150 years, became a flashpoint for cultural and racial tensions. … Read more