Tribe eyes possible April groundbreaking on Taunton casino

Tribe eyes possible April groundbreaking on Taunton casino

While gaming regulators review a proposed commercial casino in Brockton, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is eyeing April 5 as a "possible date" to break ground on its resort casino in Taunton.

The tribe announced Monday that it has selected Dimeo Construction Company, The Penta Building Group and Talako Construction LLC — companies with experience in the casino construction industry — to begin pre-construction demolition and site work need to construct the First Light Resort & Casino.

Baker backs Orrall as national GOP committeewoman
Massachusetts

Baker backs Orrall as national GOP committeewoman

State House News Service

BOSTON – After his slate of endorsed candidates claimed a majority on the Republican State Committee last week, Gov. Charlie Baker appears to be using his muscle to help push out Massachusetts national committeewoman Chanel Prunier, a conservative activist from Shrewsbury.

Baker has endorsed state Rep. Keiko Orrall to take over the national committeewoman post, which will be chosen by the state committee on April 5 at its first meeting since last Tuesday's elections.

Read More