Mashpee Wampanoag and city of Taunton reach casino agreement that promises $33m in upfront payments

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe today agreed to pay the city of Taunton $33 million in upfront costs and also promised to pay the city $13 million a year once - and if -- the tribe builds and opens its proposed $500 million resort casino in the Southeastern Massachusetts city. The agreement was announced in a press release from the tribe’s chairman, Cedric Cromwell, and Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye.
http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/05/mashpee-wampanoag-and-city-taunton-reach-agreement-that-promises-upfront-payments/kPEubrA94NevBfLhfG0yXK/story.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 20:38:08 -0700

Mashpee Wampanoags reach deal with Taunton on proposed casino

TAUNTON - The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has agreed to make about $33 million in upfront payments to the city of Taunton...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061132307&srvc=rss

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:53:34 -0700

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Taunton Reach Deal On Proposed Casino

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has agreed to make about $33M in upfront payments to the city of Taunton as part of a casino deal with the mayor.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/05/17/mashpee-wampanoag-tribe-taunton-reach-deal-on-proposed-casino/

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 12:32:32 -0700

Aquinnah tribe seeks casino in southeastern Massachusetts

LAKEVILLE - The Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe has unveiled preliminary plans for a resort casino in southeastern Massachusetts. The...
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1061133775&srvc=rss

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:50:49 -0700

Native American group to hold Memorial Day weekend pow wow and crafts festival

The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness is sponsoring its annual Spring Planting Moon Pow Wow and Native American Crafts Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1347546972/Native-American-group-to-hold-Memorial-Day-weekend-pow-wow-and-crafts-festival

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:18:52 -0700

Mashpee Wampanoag tribe plans $500 million Taunton casino with hotels and water park

The tribal casino pitched for Taunton by the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe would be built in phases over five years, eventually including a water park, three hotels, and high-end retail shops, according to details the tribe was expected to reveal this morning at Taunton City Hall. The total cost of the project would exceed $500 million, which happens to be the minimum investment required by state law ...
http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/04/mashpee-wampanoag-tribe-plans-million-taunton-casino-with-hotels-and-water-park/tTINS0TTA0CND4nX2toR7L/index.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:04:57 -0700

Aquinnah tribe seeks casino in SE Mass.

The Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe has unveiled preliminary plans for a resort casino in southeastern Massachusetts.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/05/23/aquinnah_tribe_seeks_casino_in_se_mass

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:21:15 -0700

Mashpee tribe unveils details of casino plan

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has unveiled details of a proposed $500 million resort casino in Taunton. The tribe...
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1061127339&srvc=rss

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:06:46 -0700

Mashpee guarantee Taunton $33M up front, $13M a year

The Mashpee Wampanoag would pay Taunton nearly $13 million per year from future casino revenues, about 7.3 percent of the city's current budget of $176 million, according to a deal struck between tribe and city.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120518/NEWS/205180324

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 22:06:02 -0700

Language finalized in Mashpee Wampanoag casino referendum, will be presented to Taunton City Council Tuesday

The wording of the June 9 citywide ballot question on the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s casino proposal has been finalized and is expected to be presented to the City Council Tuesday night.
http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x1942566224/Language-finalized-in-Mashpee-Wampanoag-casino-referendum-will-be-presented-to-Taunton-City-Council-Tuesday

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:22 -0700