Politics & Government
Islandia Village Hall Considering Casino Proposal
Officials are holding a meeting Tuesday night for public comment on the idea.
Islandia Village Hall will hold a public hearing a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night for residents to discuss the proposal for a new casino at the Islandia Marriott.
Officials posted announcements of the meeting around town, as seen below, but made no mention of the event on the village's website:
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The casino would mainly consist of video gambling terminals and is sometimes referred to as a mini-casino. It would be built inside the hotel itself.
Such casino proposals frequently stir strong opposition. When a virtual casino was proposed in nearby Medford, residents managed to stop the plan.
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Some local residents are voicing their concerns about the proposal on Facebook. They worry that the casino could create burdensome traffic, hurt property values, and increase crime.
Proponents of the plan argue that it will bring in local jobs and tax revenue.
Islandia Village Hall is located at 1100 Old Nichols Road.
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