Town v. Gadd

In this gravel pit case, a trial to the Master (R. Peter Shapiro, Esq.) resulted in a finding that the defendants’ mineral extraction operation was in violation of both local ordinance and State statute. Consequently, the master recommended, and the Superior Court (Contas, J.) ordered, that the defendants, John Gadd, Nancy Gadd, and Jonathan Milne, be permanently enjoined from excavating beyond a designated three-acre area unless and until all requisite approvals and permits are obtained. It also ordered that the defendants cause the property to be reclaimed. In addition, the defendants were…