— What will Gov. Deval Patrick say about casino gambling? We're still waiting. Kenney himself writes that a source tells him Patrick has decided to punt and let the Legislature handle it. That would be good news, as House Speaker Sal DiMasi is a casino opponent. In the Cape Cod Times, Stephanie Vosk reports that whatever happens, casino gambling is likely to be the subject of a referendum on the state ballot.
— In the Brockton Enterprise, Michael DeCicco reports that the selectmen in Berkley have voted unanimously to fight against the building of a proposed casino in neighboring Middleborough. “We're talking about transforming this area into something that will be unbelievable,” said chairman Robert Anctil. “It's bad growth, not good growth.”
— In the Boston Globe, Sean Murphy looks at the plans for the proposed Middleborough casino and finds that it's intended to “draw a national tourist clientele because of its proximity to Cape Cod and would be crammed with 4,000 slot machines, 180 table games, and amenities like a 10,000-seat auditorium for sporting events and shows.” Not that it would harm the rural character of the town or anything.
