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As Brockton Casino Vote Nears, Easton Watches
Brockton residents will have their say on a proposed casino and hotel development on May 12.
As Brockton prepares to vote on a referendum on a proposed casino in May, surrounding towns like Easton are watching what the result will be.
Easton town administrator David Colton told the Boston Globe that there will be a discussion about impacts if Brockton voters give their approval to the proposal.
This would not be the first time the town has dealt with a potential gambling project in a neighboring town. In 2013, the town negotiated a surrounding community agreement with Raynham Park before the facility lost the slots license to Plainridge Park in Plainville.
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At stake in the May 12 vote is a $650 million development on Route 123 at the Brockton Fairgrounds. The proposal includes a casino, event space, stores, and a hotel with at least 250 rooms.
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