# Town Wins Land Battle Against University | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-06T13:41:07+00:00
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Northeastern University’s $55 million coastal expansion plans hit a wall when the town of Nahant used eminent domain to protect open space — sparking an eight-year legal battle that ended with the state’s highest court siding with the town, affirming towns’ right to preserve scenic character for public good, even if it means blocking major research developments. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37491bca97a54ca1

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