Where does the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe stand regarding building a casino in Taunton?
This question may soon be answered.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Authority has asked to meet with the Taunton City Council to discuss a new development proposal in connection with the proposed $1 billion First Light Resort & Casino — which was put on hold shortly after breaking ground in 2016 after opponents won the first round in what has turned out to be a protracted legal battle.
In an Aug. 4 letter to the City Council, Tribal Gaming Authority Chief Financial Officer Jim Erenzo refers to the Taunton casino as the “Intergovernmental Agreement Project.”
