Neil Paulson, a life long Winthrop resident added, "We've asked our representatives in the State House for a single example of a community that wasn't harmed by the addition of a casino and we haven't gotten an answer. That's because there are none and Winthrop is next on the list."
Why aren't lawmakers asking that question? Why aren't lawmakers answering that question as they disenfranchise neighbors?
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October 3, 2011 - Winthrop, MA - The Winthrop Town Council is scheduled to vote on a measure to urge Speaker of the House, Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) and Senator Anthony Petruccelli (D-East Boston), whose district includes Winthrop, to ensure the town has an up or down referendum vote on any proposed casino at nearby Suffolk Downs race track. The measure was proposed by At-Large Councilor Larry Powers during the last council meeting held on September 20th. The council was lobbied by a group of residents who belong to the grassroots opposition organization, Neighbors of Suffolk Downs. "We're concerned about traffic and crime", said Matt Morano who sits on the board of directors of Neighbors of Suffolk Downs. Neil Paulson, a life long Winthrop resident added, "We've asked our representatives in the State House for a single example of a community that wasn't harmed by the addition of a casino and we haven't gotten an answer. That's because there are none and Winthrop is next on the list."
The topic was brought up for discussion at the behest of Precinct 1 Councilor, Paul Varone, who was unable to attend the last meeting but who will be present at this meeting to place a critical vote. Councilor Powers, who wrote a motion during the debate on the issue said, “I want Winthrop residents to be able to vote up or down whether they want a casino at Suffolk Downs. I want to give the town of Winthrop the authority to vote on any referendum question that comes up on the placement of a casino at Suffolk Downs.”
The President of Neighbors of Suffolk Downs, Winthrop resident John Ribeiro added, "Winthrop is less than a mile from Suffolk Downs and we will have no say on whether a casino is built there. Winthrop will see an increase in crime; our small businesses will be impacted; our home values will decline and traffic will be a nightmare."
The Town Council will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Harvey Hearing Room at Town Hall, 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA
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