In re Application of Verizon Wireless, 2005-018 (December 19, 2005) and Appeals of Curtis, et al., 2005-019 (January 24, 2005) MSK represented Verizon Wireless in regard to the construction of telecommunications antennas within the towers of a church. Neighbors appealed the issue of whether site plan approval and conditional use approval were required.
Appeal of Stout
Appeal of Stout, 2005-046 (December 8, 2005) MSK defended landowners subdividing property into five lots against a neighbor’s appeal.
Hinsdale Farm
In re Hinsdale Farm, 177 Vt. 115 (August 13, 2004) Attorney Murphy represented a farm owner whose farm had been classified as a Large Farm Operation (“LFO”) in regard to the exemption from jurisdiction of the Water Resources Board over certain agricultural activities.
Appeal of Sunset Cliff, Inc.
Appeal of Sunset Cliff, Inc., 2003-024 (April 18, 2003) Attorney Murphy represented neighbors opposed to a proposed planned residential development.
Shantee Point
In re Shantee Point, Inc., 174 Vt. 248 (October 4, 2002) Attorney Murphy represented landowners in regard to the relocation of a private road. The case involved whether the road was private or dedicated to the public, and whether permits were required for its relocation.
Appeals of Patrick Simoneau and William Penrod
In re Appeals of Patrick Simoneau and William Penrod, 2002-070 (August 7, 2002) and In re Appeals of Patrick Simoneau and William Penrod, 2002-055 (May 21, 2002) Attorney Murphy represented landowners adjacent to the Colchester Pond opposing the Winooski Valley Park District’s proposal to install a loop path around the pond.
Freeman v. Burlington Broadcasters, Inc. 204 F. 3d311 (2d Cir.)
Freeman v. Burlington Broadcasters, Inc., 204 F.3d 311 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 917 (2000). Attorneys Sullivan and Seff represented Verizon Wireless in a proceeding that upheld federal preemption of local authority to regulate alleged radio frequency interference.
Timberlake Associates
In re Timberlake Assoc., 1999-024 (June 14, 1999) Attorney Murphy represented a gas station seeking to amend an existing site plan approval which imposed significant restrictions its use.
