Milford residents are being forced to vote on a "partnership" with Foxwoods….ALL while the gaming commission is trying to figure out just how low to set the “ethics” bar.
Shame on our Selectmen. They knew the criminal allegations tied to Foxwoods when they signed the host agreement. Rather than protect the people of Milford, who are not as close to the process, they have kicked the can down the road....
It's now up to us! Let's vote this down on November 19th!
Shame on our Selectmen. They knew the criminal allegations tied to Foxwoods when they signed the host agreement. Rather than protect the people of Milford, who are not as close to the process, they have kicked the can down the road....
It's now up to us! Let's vote this down on November 19th!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Towns around Milford want state to rule on Foxwoods following federal guilty plea
By Susan Spencer, TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
MILFORD — In light of recent federal court findings against two leaders of the tribe that owns and operates Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, a coalition of towns that would be affected by a proposed Foxwoods casino in Milford called on the state Gaming Commission to hold its hearings on the developer's suitability before the townwide referendum Nov. 19 on a host community agreement.
"The people of Milford and the MetroWest region deserve to know more about who we are potentially doing business with," said Hopkinton Selectman Brian Herr, chairman of the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coaltion, in a news release. "The fact is, there is a business link between the Connecticut tribe and the Foxwoods application .... Given these federal crimes, the MGC should allow the people of Milford to know what their investigation found about the applicant."
Besides Hopkinton, the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coalition includes Holliston, Ashland and Medway.
Elaine Driscoll, spokeswoman for the Gaming Commission, said in an email: "The Crossroads suitability hearing is expected to take place in either November or December. We would not comment on any specifics of the investigation while it is still active."
"The people of Milford and the MetroWest region deserve to know more about who we are potentially doing business with," said Hopkinton Selectman Brian Herr, chairman of the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coaltion, in a news release. "The fact is, there is a business link between the Connecticut tribe and the Foxwoods application .... Given these federal crimes, the MGC should allow the people of Milford to know what their investigation found about the applicant."
Besides Hopkinton, the MetroWest Anti-Casino Coalition includes Holliston, Ashland and Medway.
Elaine Driscoll, spokeswoman for the Gaming Commission, said in an email: "The Crossroads suitability hearing is expected to take place in either November or December. We would not comment on any specifics of the investigation while it is still active."
The VOTE precedes the 'SUITABILITY.' How does that make sense?
Foxwoods Massachusetts, whose sole investor is Crossroads Massachusetts, is competing for the Eastern Massachusetts resort casino license with Wynn Resorts in Everett and Caesars Resort at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.
Steven Thomas, the former treasurer for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, pleaded guilty to theft Oct. 3 in federal court in New Haven. Prosecutors accused him of inflating time cards submitted to the tribe, which receives federal funding.
Mr. Thomas was originally accused of stealing more than $700,000 from the tribe, but two theft charges were dropped in exchange for a guilty plea.
He must also pay the tribe $177,603 in restitution.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 3.
Mr. Thomas' brother, Michael Thomas, was convicted in July of embezzling $100,000 from the tribe. The two recently resigned from the tribal council.
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