Springfield to vote on casino July 16 - WFXG FOX54 Augusta - Your News One Hour Earlier

Springfield to vote on casino July 16

Posted: Updated:

By Chris Stewart - email

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -

The Springfield City Council has voted to have residents vote on whether they want a casino on July 16.

MGM is proposing to build an $800 million casino in Springfield's South End.

The company requested a casino vote on July 16 and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno supported that request.

If residents approve of a casino coming to Springfield, MGM's proposal will go to the State Gaming Commission.

The Commission will decide where the only Western Mass Casino will go.

Hard Rock wants to build a casino in West Springfield on the Big E fairgrounds and Mohegan Sun wants to build a casino in Palmer.

NEWSMore>>
Humane Society supports planned GRU protest
Humane Society supports planned GRU protest
Updated: Saturday, December 7 2013 12:25 AM EST2013-12-07 05:25:08 GMT
More than two weeks after a Humane Society investigation revealed testing of dental implants on dogs at Georgia Regents University, those against the practice show no sign of letting up. They're organizingMore >>
More than two weeks after a Humane Society investigation revealed testing of dental implants on dogs at Georgia Regents University, those against the practice show no sign of letting up. They're organizing a march to the school.More >>
Paine College mourns Nelson Mandela
Paine College mourns Nelson Mandela
Updated: Friday, December 6 2013 11:22 PM EST2013-12-07 04:22:16 GMT
As the world continues to mourn the death of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, residents right here in Augusta share their reactions."Nelson Mandela has always feltMore >>
Paine College faculty reflect on the life of Nelson Mandela.More >>
Local salon helps chemo patients
Local salon helps chemo patients
Updated: Friday, December 6 2013 11:02 PM EST2013-12-07 04:02:46 GMT
Stylists at Perry and Company said that they just wanted to boost confidence and remind these women that with or without cancer, they're beautiful.One of the women is battling ovarian cancer and today,More >>
Perry and Company hair salon and Hospice Care of America teamed up with Georgia Regent's Cancer Center to help women undergoing chemo.More >>
Man charged in series of truck thefts at Augusta gas stations
Man charged in series of truck thefts at Augusta gas stations
Updated: Friday, December 6 2013 4:12 PM EST2013-12-06 21:12:57 GMT
A 21-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the theft of several truck from gas stations on Washington Road. More >>
A 21-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the theft of several truck from gas stations on Washington Road. More >>
Investigation underway into death of Barnwell Co. Jail inmate
Investigation underway into death of Barnwell Co. Jail inmate
Updated: Friday, December 6 2013 3:33 PM EST2013-12-06 20:33:30 GMT
The Barnwell County Coroner's Office and the S.C. Law Enforcement Division are investigating the death of a Barnwell County Jail inmate. More >>
The Barnwell County Coroner's Office and the S.C. Law Enforcement Division are investigating the death of a Barnwell County Jail inmate. More >>

Home: TMZ; America Now; Sunbelt AgNet; Right This Minute; Sign up for Email Alerts

News: Local; Crime; Regional; National; Send a news tip

Weather: First Alert Weather; Interactive Radar; Weather reports by zip code; School Closings

Sports: Victory Lane on Fox; Baseball; NBA/WNBA; Auto Racing; NFL; Golf; Tennis

Stay Connected: Most Popular Stories; Most Popular Videos; Video Gallery; Facebook; Twitter; RSS; Submit Your Photos and Videos; FCC Public File; publicfile@wfxg.com; (706) 650-5400; EEO Report; Closed Captioning

Springfield to vote on casino July 16 - WFXG FOX54 Augusta - Your News One Hour Earlier

Springfield to vote on casino July 16

NEWSMore>>

EXPLORE WFXG.COM