The Milford Casino is back in the news! Stay informed – Read more…

The Milford Casino is back in the news! Stay informed – Read more…

http://casinofreemilford.com/http://www.change.org/petitions/neighbors-for-a-casino-free-milford Rival: ‘Scrutiny’ needed in Caesars’ Mass. casino bid – Nunes still wants to build in Milford – Boston Heraldhttp://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20220607rival_scrutiny_needed_in_caesars_mass_casino_bid/srvc=home&position=also Suffolk Downs offers casino proposal; Milford rival stands by plan – Metrowest Daily Newshttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1067106771/Suffolk-Downs-offers-casino-proposal-Milford-rival-stands-by-plan

Milford Casino Back in the News

Milford Casino Back in the News

Now that the Foxboro Casino is out, the Milford Casino is back in the news. Links to some recent news articles are listed below. Over 1,000 people have already signed the Petition to Keep Milford Casino-Free. If you would like to read or sign the petition, 

Petition to Keep Milford Casino-Free

Petition to Keep Milford Casino-Free

The online petition to “Keep Milford Casino-Free” now has over 900 signatures, please click here if you would like to read more or sign the petition. http://www.change.org/petitions/neighbors-for-a-casino-free-milford Casino News for Further Reading:Casinos spent $11.5 million lobbying in the last 5 years – Massachusetts gaming expansion 

Petition to Keep Milford Casino-Free

Petition to Keep Milford Casino-Free

An online petition has been started to “Keep Milford Casino-Free,” please click here if you would like to read more or sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/neighbors-for-a-casino-free-milford. As you probably know, the casino bill has passed the legislature and been signed by the governor authorizing three resort-style 

Hockey Rink, Casino, Land Use, Capital Projects and more

Hockey Rink, Casino, Land Use, Capital Projects and more

HOCKEY RINKHopkinton residents like ice arena proposal by Michael Morton, Metrowest Daily Newshttp://www.wickedlocal.com/hopkinton/news/x739236043/Hopkinton-residents-like-ice-arena-proposal Residents Support Hockey Arena Proposal by Sean O’Donnell, Hopkinton Patchhttp://hopkinton.patch.com/articles/many-residents-support-hockey-arena-proposal CASINO UPDATESAt Casino Forum, Lawmakers Ask Residents to Compromise by Justin Saglio, Hopkinton Patchhttp://hopkinton.patch.com/articles/at-casino-forum-lawmakers-ask-residents-to-compromise-17f42f9d Coakley says casino law repeal is not eligible 

Hockey Rink, Casino, School Choice and School Budget Public Hearings

Hockey Rink, Casino, School Choice and School Budget Public Hearings

Parks and Recreation Hearing on Legacy Farms Land / Hockey RinkMon. January 23 @ 7:30-8:30pmHopkinton Town Hall, Room 215Read previous EH blogs on this topic. Regional Forum on Casino LegislationThurs. January 26 @ 7:30pmAdams Middle School Auditorium, 323 Woodland St, HollistonPlease join members of your 

Other Winter Town Updates

Other Winter Town Updates

Hopkinton Crier: Proposed group could provide boost for regional rail trailBy Michael Morton/Daily News staffhttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x2140451266/Proposed-group-could-provide-boost-for-regional-rail-trail Hopkinton Patch: MAPC Outlines Casino ChallengesA statement released by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council outlines the stresses big casinos could place on communities.By Sean O’Donnellhttp://hopkinton.patch.com/articles/planning-council-addresses-casino-challenges Hopkinton Crier: Foxborough’s finance director 

Other December Updates

Other December Updates

Patch Holiday Decorating ContestPatch is having a contest where the Best Decked House will win $100,000 for their local schools. If your house is all decked out for the holidays, please be sure to submit a photo. Read more at http://deckthehouse.patch.com/ Hopkinton selectmen to appoint 

Anti-Casino Yard Signs Now Available

Anti-Casino Yard Signs Now Available

Holliston resident, David Bastille, has anti-casino yard signs available for purchase at a cost of $7.39. Please contact David by email at southrockdave@yahoo.com to arrange for sign pick-up and payment. Read more in the Holliston TAB. The casino bill has passed the Massachusetts Senate and 

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results – Final

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results – Final

Thank you to everyone who took our fall budget topics survey! Although our survey is not scientific, it does give the Educate Hopkinton board some direction, and at least a rough idea of what topics are of most interest to our readers. 1) What Hopkinton 

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results

Educate Hopkinton Fall Survey Results

What budget topics are Hopkinton residents most interested in this year? Although our survey is not scientific, it does give the Educate Hopkinton board some direction, and at least a rough idea of what topics are of most interest to our readers. If you would 

Casino Bill Update

Casino Bill Update

Thank you very much to Representative Carolyn Dykema for attending our event on September 25 and answering our questions. The top two contenders for the “Northeastern Region” casino site are Milford and East Boston (Suffolk Downs). The most clicked link in our last email was