Foxborough Selectmen Vote 3-2 Against Being Casino Host
The motion by Selectman Lorraine Brue was to send a letter to Governor Patrick, the state gaming commission, Robert Kraft and Steve Wynn stating the town doesn't want to be a casino host town.
With cheers from hundreds in attendance, the Foxborough selectmen voted 3 -2 Tuesday night to send a letter to Governor Deval Patrick, the state gaming commission and to the Robert Kraft and Steve Wynn organizations stating Foxborough doesn't wish to be considered as a casino host. Selectman Lorraine Brue put the motion on the table to write the letter. Selectmen James J. DeVellis quickly seconded the motion. Mark S. Sullivan cast the other vote, supporting sending the letter. Larry Harrington and Lynda A. Walsh cast the no votes. As the vote is non-binding, it doesn't end the possiblity of a casino being built in Foxborough. The Kraft and Wynn organizations can still present their proposed plan. The meeting at Foxborough High School was…
