Town negotiates with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

The town of Middleborough is negotiating a casino agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

The tribe offered $7 million a year and $150 million up front for infrastructure improvements. The town is responding with a request for at least $250 million up front and 1 percent to 2 percent of slot machine revenues.

The tribe owns 125 acres in the town and has options for 200 adjacent acres. Another 200-acre site is being looked at.

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Town raises demands on casino (The Boston Globe 7/3)