Chief, Division of Community Affairs

Joe Delaney is the Chief of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Division of Community Affairs Division. He is responsible for implementing the Community Mitigation Fund and ensuring licensees’ compliance with the myriad permits and agreements required as part of the development and operation of the gaming establishments. He has been with the Commission since 2016, first serving as the Construction Project Oversight Manager, overseeing over $3.5 billion of casino construction projects until his promotion in October 2020.

Since 2015, the Community Mitigation Fund has awarded numerous grants to cities, towns, and other governmental entities to offset the costs associated with the construction and operation of the gaming facilities. The Commission has awarded nearly $48 million in grants since the program’s inception.

From 2006 until 2016, Mr. Delaney was the Deputy Director of Municipal Services for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. In that position, he was a Senior Manager in the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. He provided over $400 million annually in low-interest rate financing for cities and towns for water and sewer infrastructure projects.  He has also held positions in municipal government as the Town Engineer in Reading, MA, and in various consulting roles. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts.