On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:55:23 -0400, Dave Smith >
wrote:

-->Stu wrote:
-->
-->> -->I see that differently. I own the property right up to the street, but
-->> -->the town holds the right to infringe on my property in their easement.
-->> -->That doesn't mean they own it though. And that doesn't allow anyone to
-->> -->use or abuse my property or rights just because the town holds the right
-->> -->of easement.
-->>
-->> Are you sure of that? Most citys own the first 9ft. or so for sidewalk work,
-->> digging pipes etc.
-->
-->Around here, the road allowance is usually at least 66 feet, so that is
-->33 feet either way from the centre of the road.

Center of the road is usually what 24ft.? Which would make it 9ft. as I
mentioned.