MassGaming Commissioners meet with Charlestown residents
- October 16, 2014
- by MGC Communications
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On October 15th, 2014, Massachusetts Gaming Commissioners James McHugh and Gayle Cameron accepted an invitation from Representative Daniel J. Ryan to meet with residents of Charlestown regarding the designation of Wynn MA, LLC as the recipient of the category 1 (resort-casino) license in Region A (Eastern Massachusetts). Wynn MA, LLC is proposing a resort-casino in the City of Everett.
The commissioners’ presentation highlighted conditions imposed on the license award, including:
- The condition that Wynn pay up to $76 million in mitigation payments to the City of Boston for roadway improvements and other remediation
- The condition that Wynn implement all MEPA-required short-term improvements to Sullivan Square regardless of cost
- The condition that Wynn shall use good faith efforts to create a Boston construction and operations hiring preference
To view the presentations, please click on the following links:
The Gaming Commission would like to thank Representative Ryan for providing a forum for an open conversation, as well as the residents of Charlestown for their participation.