Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe presents casino project to city

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe wants to build a casino and housing on 240 acres in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts.

But city officials said the plan wasn't feasible due to the proposed location. They also said it would take longer for the tribe to get off the ground.

"Right now the only viable option, with viable access, financing ability that will get the shovels in the ground is the site we have an agreement on right now," said Office of Economic Development Executive Vice President Kenneth Fiola, The Fall River Herald News reported.

Fiola was referring to an agreement the city has proposed with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for a casino on 300 acres. The tribe has yet to file a land-into-trust application for the site.

Get the Story:
Aquinnah Tribe told their casino plan isn't feasible (The Fall River Herald News 5/25)
Aquinnah pitch Fall River casino (The Cape Cod Times 5/25)

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