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Disagree that tech jobs only go to 128. Thankfully that has changed since he 80s and 90s. People are sick of the 128 car park. Many are moving back got he city. Brockton really isn't any further from Boston/Cambridge than waltham is. A second tier option in a real city center on mass transit can be made a very attractive option. Especially for production and less research oriented jobs that are not the high paying high visibility jobs that justify high rents in the big city.
I'm talking bio tech over traditional electronics tech. But, with the major confluence of fiber at the Verizon building downtown, there is a draw for any tech field.
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m.enterprisenews.com/article/20150902/NEWS/150908855/13406/NEWS
The town’s proximity to the proposed Brockton casino would likely make Easton a surrounding community. But the selectmen and town administrator are not yet ready to sign an agreement with the casino, which is far from a done deal in Brockton.
At Monday night’s selectmen meeting, the board began discussions about a potential future surrounding a community agreement, which would allow Easton to receive mitigation money from the $650 million deal. Town Counsel Jay Talerman told the board that it’s a multi-step process currently in the beginning stages. “I think it’s pretty clear that we would be designated a surrounding community,” he said.
Talerman said he will be meeting with casino executives on Sept. 10, but that he and Town Administrator David Colton will not begin to negotiate with them until they see a more detailed plan about how casino traffic will affect the town.
As part of the process, towns can apply for mitigation funding to help pay for the cost of increased road infrastructure, higher levels of police and fire response and other measures.
The casino is proposed for the Brockton Fairgrounds on Belmont Street, or Route 123. The project would bring a seven-story hotel, 250,000-square-foot gaming hall, and event and conference space to a 45-acre parcel across from Brockton High School.
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The Chicago-based investor who has pledged to spend up to $200 million on a Brockton casino says he may walk away from the deal unless the state Gaming Commission takes swift action on his proposal.
“I’ve got other things to do,” said Neil Bluhm, who along with local partner George Carney is proposing a sprawling casino and hotel complex on the Brockton fairgrounds near Route 123. “Do I want to be here? Yes. I’m not giving an ultimatum, but I’m not going to sit here waiting forever.”
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Daisy wrote: Oh Oh...From Boston Globe Sept. 9, 2015:
The Chicago-based investor who has pledged to spend up to $200 million on a Brockton casino says he may walk away from the deal unless the state Gaming Commission takes swift action on his proposal.
“I’ve got other things to do,” said Neil Bluhm, who along with local partner George Carney is proposing a sprawling casino and hotel complex on the Brockton fairgrounds near Route 123. “Do I want to be here? Yes. I’m not giving an ultimatum, but I’m not going to sit here waiting forever.”
Who can blame him? The state will move like lightning if they want something.
They seems like they don't want to give Brockton anything.
Where is the Brockton delegation? crickets...
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BrocktonDave wrote:
Daisy wrote: Oh Oh...From Boston Globe Sept. 9, 2015:
The Chicago-based investor who has pledged to spend up to $200 million on a Brockton casino says he may walk away from the deal unless the state Gaming Commission takes swift action on his proposal.
“I’ve got other things to do,” said Neil Bluhm, who along with local partner George Carney is proposing a sprawling casino and hotel complex on the Brockton fairgrounds near Route 123. “Do I want to be here? Yes. I’m not giving an ultimatum, but I’m not going to sit here waiting forever.”
Who can blame him? The state will move like lightning if they want something.
They seems like they don't want to give Brockton anything.
Where is the Brockton delegation? crickets...
You'd think the Brockton delegation would be moving swiftly to get new business and more income coming into the city. More police is needed ASAP and they keep putzing around wasting money on fighting everything.
Pretty sad!
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Thank you Dave!
Our local delegation has taken a "hide until fired upon" approach on every issue. This is an easy issue, a popular vote has led the way. A political no brainer and each is highly qualified.
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From Globe:
Bluhm said he is concerned that the commission may delay the awarding of a license for the Southeastern Massachusetts region if it decides to wait for a resolution of legal status of a rival casino bid from the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian tribe. “The Mashpee face a long legal road,’’ Bluhm said during an interview on Wednesday. “I don’t want to spent the time, effort, or money waiting around.’’
The US Bureau of Indian Affairs has indicated that it will soon rule on the Masphee’s application to take 150 acres of land in Taunton into trust, a necessary first step for the tribe to take advantage of its special status as a tribe to open a casino there. But Bluhm said that land-into-trust decision is virtually assured to be appealed, which could begin a yearslong legal odyssey through the courts, similar to the one involving the Narragansett Indian tribe of Rhode Island that ended with a US Supreme Court ruling against the tribe.
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WardSeven wrote: "Where is the Brockton delegation? crickets...David R. Heidke"
Thank you Dave!
Our local delegation has taken a "hide until fired upon" approach on every issue. This is an easy issue, a popular vote has led the way. A political no brainer and each is highly qualified.
It should be Hired until Fired... Which should be all of them.
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STP has a much deeper agenda than just the environment. Its revenge. Its not about the PP. Its about one mans money and the revenge that he can't let go of. Please someone tell me if we vote in new people every two years does anything get done. Because now I really think its not that we don't have enough police and we don't have the funds, it personalities over principles and its like being back in High School.
If we change everything now then we start all over again (and I am really lovin the money that comes in for political ads and it doesn't bother me every two years) but we really need to look at our system of government it works but at a steep price. It was interesting the other morning I went by the Enterprise building and in the back by the parking were 5 people, one with a carriage, all of them smoking and I like why are they in the parking lot. They were not working cause I have seen these same people over a DD. I think there comes a tipping point in any city LIke Detroit where its hard to come back. I always knew it would take at least a decade and that's with solid leadership and we actually work together to make it happen. I have seen some groundwork laid out but Brockton seems cursed. It does and its sad. sorry to be so gloomy.
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m.tauntongazette.com/article/20140501/NEWS/140509252
@BB - urban cities are alike. You'll have those that will always be on the system and never want anything more. The Power Plant is dividing the elected officials. I don't think it divides the residents like everyone thinks it does. Obviously those who live by it but rest of the city, not so much. And those who are politically active are aware but you'd be surprised who doesn't care. It's the same in the Casino. I'm very very hesitant on the Casino because it's in my back yard. People in the East side probably don't care about the casino location. I understand the reluctance Of a PP by many residents who aren't elected officials.
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