Boston Edison Co. v. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Boston Edison Company (Boston Edison) brought this action under G. L. c. 79, § 12, to recover damages caused by four eminent domain takings by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) on property known as the Fore River Station (site) in the town of Weymouth and city of Quincy. After a lengthy trial, the jury answered special questions and awarded damages of $8,100,000 for takings on the north parcel of the property (which lies north of Route 3A) and $2,900,000 for takings on the south parcel (which lies south of Route 3A). The parties cross-appealed from the judgment, and we…