Pequot Tribe seeks peace

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2002

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation withdrew its land-into-trust application to try and smooth over relations with three Connecticut towns, a tribal council member said.

But leaders of the towns say the issue is not over and want finality. Although Ledyard, North Stonington and Preston lost that part of their case, they continue to push to limit all trust land petitions.

Regarding the subject, a local paper says there are plenty of reasons why the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut withdrew its land-into-trust application for 165 acres of land. But whatever the explanation, it's time for the tribe and three towns to develop a better relationship, The New London Day writes in an editorial.

The paper says "clear and honest communication will promote a greater degree of trust." The paper adds that casinos are here to stay and the sides must work together.

Get the Story:
Tribe move leaves towns uncertain about annexation (The New London Day 2/27)
Editorial: Time for both sides to pause (The New London Day 2/27)
Towns say land fight with tribe not over (AP 2/27)

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