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Casinos Split Medford Delegation

House, Senate Continue Debate on Casino Gambling Legislation Story Updated 1:27PM Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – Allison Goldsberry Bringing slot machines to race tracks and resort style casinos to Massachusetts has split state legislators who are eager to help get the economy out of its slump. Some legislators say casino gambling will bring jobs and [...]

Rep. Sciortino Speaks Out on Green Line Extension

Below is the public comment letter State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville) submitted on Friday regarding several Green Line extension issues, including the delay of the project, the extension to Route 16, the community path build-out in Somerville, and the public participation process going forward. Dear Secretary Bowles, I want to acknowledge and express my [...]