Much as Casinos No! attempted to bring logic and facts to the discussion, Maine communities have suddenly awakened to the potential impacts of the newest Slot Barn to be constructed.
If it has been estimated that for every $1 in revenue Predatory Gambling provides, the cost is $3 to taxpayers, wonder where those revenues will come from?
Heckuva time to wake up!
Beacon Hill should do better with an Independent Cost Benefit Analysis.
Beacon Hill should do better with an Independent Cost Benefit Analysis.
Towns agree to investigate expected casino costs
By Tony Reaves, Staff Writer
PARIS — With municipal budgets strained, the towns of Paris, Mechanic Falls and Poland are increasingly concerned about the impacts of increased traffic from the proposed Oxford casino.
John Hawley, town manager of Mechanic Falls, said that while he expects growth and positive valuation to eventually help surrounding towns, the increased toll to fire departments, police departments and ambulance services “will begin on day one of the casino's operation.”
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