![]() ![]() The ultimate decision, Host versus Surrounding, was determined by the MGC. ![]() Thirty acres of the property was located in Everett, MA, on the border with Boston, and 6 acres was on the Mystic River in Boston. Wynn's new parcel was 36 acres acres on an abandoned, toxic Monsanto Chemical plant. Mohegan's competitor for the gaming license was Wynn Resorts who found a piece of property in Everett, MA after being dropped from consideration in a Host Community vote by the town of Foxboro, MA (Gillette Stadium). The funds they negotiated would go toward infrastructure, additional police, fire fighters, etc. ![]() Host Communities had the right to either accept or reject a gaming site, whereas Surrounding Communities would just negotiate the best deal that they could with the casino operator. Boston would be affected by the casino and part of the legislation that legalized gaming in Massachusetts allowed for agreements between the casino operator and a Host Community, the city where the casino would operate, and Surrounding Communities, those nearby the casino. In July 2014, the city of Boston negotiated a deal with Suffolk Downs/Mohegan Sun as part of a Surrounding Community agreement for a casino. ![]()
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