Northeastern University v. Nahant Preservation Trust
About This Legal Opinion
The intermediate appellate court affirmed the Superior Court’s November 2022 ruling, concluding that the land was still privately owned by Northeastern and was not subject to Article 97. In particular, Northeastern had made no unambiguous promise to dedicate the land to the public for use as a park. Northeastern had offered occasional stray references to the property as a wildlife preserve in proposals or on its website, but these did not amount to a dedication. Lastly, the long-term public use of the land was not enough to prove a dedication. The appellate court also affirmed summary judgement in favor of Northeastern on the claim of promissory estoppel, finding no promise by Northeastern.
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