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The Champlin's Marina case has been so contentious for so long, that even though Judge Netti C. Vogel issued a 91-page decision in favor of Champlin's on Feb. 24, lawyers in the case have been unable since then to agree on a written judgment in the case. So this morning, Judge Vogel issued her own judgment.

Her action basically sets the stage so that the town of New Shoreham, the Conservation Law Foundation and Block Island conservation groups can file papers calling on the state Supreme Court to review the case.

Vogel threw out a 5-5 vote by the Coastal Resources Management Council that blocked Champlin's application to expand into 4 acres of Block Island's Great Salt Pond. She approved a subcommittee vote that gave Champlin's about two thirds of what it requested.

In Monday's judgment, Vogel wrote" "Champlin's substantial rights have been prejudiced." She said "CRMC's decision was made in excess of CRMC's statutory authority and upon unlawful procedure."

 Tags  Block Island Judge Netti Vogel

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Frank N. Zaino said:

The judge is acting as a one woman council.

She should have deferred her decision until a new unbiased council is seated then have them decide what is best for the Island of Block Island.

Hopefully (but not the usual case) the higher court can overturn her decision and do what is right for all of Block Island and not for a single business.

Sad state of affairs in Rhode Island and in particular for the residents of Block Island

Rhode Island !!!!!!!!

Link | March 30, 2009 12:59 PM
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