...how I voted at the town meeting.
I have posted entries here which have been in favor of and against the casino. I can honestly say, that at meeting time, I had not really made up my mind. I was on the fence, leaning toward yes but not sure if that was what I would end up doing.
I had been reading up extensively at both the opponent and proponent sites, as well as studying the agreement itself and the findings of the casino gambling committee. Both sides and all aspects of the agreement and the findings had some very positive and negative points. I couldn't make up my mind.
The Finance Committee report read at the meeting by Mr. Pavadore, was I think what ended up swaying me.
I ended up going with my original gut feeling when the words "casino" and "Middleboro" ended up in the same sentence for the first time.
I voted no.
In retrospect, I am glad that the agreement was voted in. My line of thinking in voting no was that when it comes to the federal government putting the land in trust, the support of the town is weighed heavily. If the town didn't support the agreement, there was a much less likely chance that the casino resort would come. There was still a chance of course, but a less likely one. If however the majority of this town feels the casino is a good thing, I am glad there is at least an agreement in place.
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Yep, that would be my concern. I was sure it'd happen regardless, so the town ought to make the most of it.
My mother was telling me that SEMASS was proposed, with money attached, and when Rochester voted no, the state made it happen anyway, sans the benefit. Not sure how close that is to what really went down, being my mother and only a brief commentary, but I found it interesting. She seemed to be mainly in favor and Lynn seemed to be vehemently opposed.
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