Saturday, April 14, 2012
Boston Mayor Tom Menino announced his gaming board yesterday to work on a deal to build a casino at Suffolk Downs.
The City of Boston is taking a different approach to the casino than Foxborough is, according to a report in the Boston Herald. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has put together a gaming board to get the best deal possible for the city at Suffolk Downs with Caesar's Entertainment. Foxborough isn't negotiating with The Wynn Group, who wants to build a site across from Gillette Stadium on land owned by Bob Kraft. Selectmen sent a letter to Governor Deval Patrick asking not to be considered as a host community. “While we’re not the first city to have a destination resort casino, I am committed to doing it better — the Boston way,” Menino said yesterday at City Hall as he introduced the five-member "host advisory" committee, which will be chaired by…
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
In a full page ad in the Foxboro Reporter, casino developer Steve Wynn asks residents to negotiate a Host Community Agreement.
Steve Wynn says he wants the Foxborough selectmen to negotiate a Host Community Agreement and then let the voters decide what avenue to take, according a full-page ad in this week's Foxboro Reporter on page five. Wynn tells the town's residents, "you have the right to choose" in the ad. He also says he wants to answer questions that, according to Wynn, are frequently asked about the proposed resort-casino. The No to Foxboro Casino group has sent the state a letter asking not to be considered a host community and asking them to look elsewhere for the site. In the his ad, Wynn makes the following points: 1. Voters must be given specific details regarding traffic, police, fire and public unity improvements and a community impact fee. 2. Wynn …
Friday, March 16, 2012
JobsforFoxboro.com offers residents access to information.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
(A Press Release from Jobs For Foxboro.) Jobs for Foxboro Wednesday launched its local website in support of the proposed Wynn Foxborough destination resort casino in Foxboro. JobsforFoxboro.com offers updated news about local events, studies related to legalized gaming and resort destination casinos, and other information. Jobs for Foxboro represents Foxboro residents who believe that the proposed casino, which promises significant capital investment on Route 1, more job creation than any other casino project in Massachusetts, and $10 million to $15 million in estimated new annual taxes for the Town of Foxborough, is an appropriate facility that will provide sustainable economic growth for the town and the region. Wynn Resorts has said it…
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Foxborough Selectmen are expected to have a meeting on the Wynn Resorts' Casino next Tuesday at Foxborough High School.
The Foxborough Board of Selectmen will be looking to hold another forum Tuesday, March 20 at 7pm at the high school about the Wynn Resorts plan to build a casino on Route 1 on land owned by Robert Kraft. Chairman Lawrence Harrington wanted to hear from resident Marc Todd, who wrote a letter to the board asking them to look into forming a negotiation team to be prepared for the casino project to go forward, but was advised by town manager Kevin Paicos not to continue the discussion because it wasn't on the agenda and was a violation of the opening meeting law. Todd has expressed his opposition to the casino. "We need to be more of the leaders that we were voted in to be," said selectman Lynda A. Walsh. "[We have] to prepare ourselves for …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The "No to Foxboro Casino" group held an open house Monday.
For the "No to Foxboro Casino" group, the game plan is still to get the message out to as many people as they can, and get them to convince casino developer Steve Wynn to forgo his Route 1 project. That's why the group held an open house and forum Monday during the day at the South Foxboro Fellowship Hall in Foxborough. Organizer Stephanie Crimmins said the daytime forum was to allow people who wouldn't be able to attend the night meetings a chance to hear what the group has to say. The open house attracted senior citizens, and a table was set for children who attended with their parents. “The turnout was great,” said Crimmins. “We had a lot of new people who were undecided. They are coming in to talk with us and obtain information.” The …
Monday, March 5, 2012
Steve Wynn addresses area residents in a video and with a brochure of his plans for a casino in town.
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Las Vegas businessman Steve Wynn, who has expressed an interest in developing a casino in Foxborough, sent a brochure and a DVD to town residents to explain to them what he wants to build across the street from Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium. In the DVD, Wynn explained his plan for the casino and how it would benefit Foxborough. Check out the brochure of the proposed casino and drawing of what it could look like.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Anti-casino group will hold open house.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The "No Foxboro Casino" group will be holding its third open house on March 5. The group, formed to combat the casino project proposed by Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn, will hold the meeting at United Church of South Foxborough from 11am to 3pm. Information will be provided at the open house, and visitors will have the opportunity to pick up signs and sign a petition against the casino project. Those interested in more information may contact No Foxboro Casino volunteer coordinator Chris Lowey at chrislowey@verizon.net or (508) 698-3939. Additional information can be found at the No Foxboro Casino website.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Norfolk Planning Board came out against the Foxborough casino proposal.
The Norfolk Planning Board has indicated its disapproval of the Foxborough casino proposal in a letter sent earlier this month. In the letter, the board expresses its support of the Foxborough town government decision not to negotiate to become a host community. The board said the proposal could cause problems for Foxborough and the surrounding towns. "Increases in traffic, criminal activity and drunk driving would signifcantly deteriorate the quality of life for residents, those engaged in local businesses and others who visit our communities," the letter reads. "The character of Foxborough, Norfolk and Walpole would be adversely impacted to the point where many families who were once attracted to the area will seek to relocate." The …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Two dates have currently been set at two different venues.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Members of No Foxboro Casino are following up their last open house with two more informative events. If you are undecided on whether a casino is right for the town of Foxboro and the surrounding communities, the group encourages you to visit them and learn more. Get accurate information and have an opportunity to ask questions, give your opinion and have your voice heard, pick up a lawn sign, learn how you can help as a volunteer, and be part of the petition "Mr. Kraft: Please Do The Right Thing." Complimentary coffee and other refreshments will be served and non-Foxboro residents are welcome. Two dates have currently been set at two different venues: Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 10am – 1pm at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 14 Church …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Looking back at the week of January 9 - January 13.
1. The King Philip School Committee met Monday night and heard a progress report on the high school's wastewater treatment project. The committee was told that the system had passed a Board of Health test, bringing work on the system to an end. 2. The KP middle and high school principals gave budget presentations at that meeting. Middle school principal Susan Gilson spoke about adding technology, while high school principal Robert Wargo emphasized adding personnel. 3. Norfolk held a meeting at the Olive Day School on Monday about the proposed Foxborough casino. Townspeople were concerned it would change the nature of the town. 4. The KP boys basketball team beat Sharon and Canton, the girls team took a loss against Stoughton and the boys …
