After seeing what the Democrats did in this state last night. Benton they might put a casino lobby in your house.
Did the Democrats put casino lobbies in weird places last night? I missed that. I was busy watching election coverage.
Did the Democrats put casino lobbies in weird places last night? I missed that. I was busy watching election coverage.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Eastie will vote on this. Isn't it the case where if they vote it down, it won't happen.
Everett in talks with Hard Rock for casino
By Dave Wedge
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - Updated 11 hours ago
A blighted plot of industrial land just off the Mystic River in Everett could become a gleaming waterfront casino as an international gaming giant has begun talks with the city that could yield a new, deep-pocketed player to challenge Suffolk Downs, officials told the Herald.
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he has had preliminary talks with representatives of Hard Rock International, as well as Chicago casino titans Rush Street Gaming, about a 40-acre waterfront site bordered by Route 99 and the Mystic River that formerly housed Monsanto Chemical Co. Hard Rock officials have met with the site owner, listed as FBT Everett realty, and spoken to the city about a possible casino resort, including a glass tower and new marina, the mayor said. “I’m excited to see what plans they put forward,” DeMaria said.
Formal plans have not been made and Hard Rock — which abandoned plans to build a casino in Springfield — has not met with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to discuss the application process.
But DeMaria said Hard Rock officials are “serious” about the site, which includes a deep water port, direct access to Boston Harbor and close access to Interstate 93. Talks have included the possibility of a new ramp off I-93, as well as a new commuter rail station and water taxi service, DeMaria said.
“The site is a hidden gem,” he said. “Something good is going to happen there. I’m anxious to look at the proposal.”
DeMaria said he also had talks with Rush Street Gaming several months ago but has not heard any more from the company, which is reportedly eyeing several Massachusetts sites. Rush Street officials formed a local arm called Massachusetts Gaming and Entertainment LLC. The company, headed by casino titan Neil Bluhm, is among several firms that met with state gaming officials in the past week.
MGC spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll said Hard Rock hasn’t contacted the board, adding, “We’d welcome any new developers that may come forward.”
The Herald reported last week that two Springfield developers were furious that MGC Chairman Stephen Crosby, seeking competition in Boston, urged Hard Rock to consider the Boston area, where Suffolk Downs is seen as the odds-on favorite to land a casino license. Hard Rock and Rush Street officials did not respond to requests for comment, but both companies are reportedly interested in a Bay State casino deal.
DeMaria was confident Everett voters would back a casino, if the deal includes guaranteed jobs for residents and ample tax revenue for the city. “I think the people of Everett would probably say yes,” he said. “Why not us?”
-— dwedge@bostonherald.com
That site would have a spectacular view of the power plant and complete gridlock on route 99.
And the MWRA sewage pumping plant. And the scrap metal station. And yet another oil tank farm. Riff is right on this one - so little infrastructure. Road access from Boston is poor. No transit. No expressway access. Many people have discussed a pedestrian crossing at the Earhart Dam which would be right at the new Assembly Sq. station but that would be seriously cold and miserable in the winter. Not a good option.
What I heard and Benton can correct me if I'm wrong. Menino will look if he has the majority of the Eastie Vote, If he doesn't he will bring it to the council and try to make it a CITY wide vote. Which will bring in Hyde Park, Roxbury and other communities that really have no clue on what is going on. I would actually question the election vote tampering in these areas because who is really paying attention.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Eastie will vote on this.
Menino will look if he has the majority of the Eastie Vote, If he doesn't he will bring it to the council and try to make it a CITY wide vote.
In this scenario, I think the prospect of voter passage is actually less. I think once the liberal sensibilities of JP/South End, plus the general patrician attitudes of Beacon Hill and the Back Bay become involved - the road toward passage gets a lot muddier.
I still want to know what happens if Suffolk decides to locate the entire gaming facility on the Revere side of the property. As a Revere resident, I can't envision any scenario where Revere would vote this down. As an added quirk, Suffolk also owns the Wonderland property. If the vote in Eastie/Boston fails and the Revolution soccer stadium proves a bust - Wonderland could be their Ace in the hole - pun intended.
NO.... the Democrats did not put the casino lobbies in weird places. They slammed the legislative vote up our @sses without our opinions. I thought these fuck-heads work for us? Not the other way around.
I can't believe you people think a billion dollar casino is remotely a good idea in this part of the city. This is one of the worst ideas I have ever seen slammed down the publics best interest throat.