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Statement from Mayor Rizzo, MGC Decision 12/10/2013

December 10, 2013

Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission asked the City of Revere to move forward with another vote on a resort style casino in our community. The partnership between the City of Revere, Mohegan Sun, and Suffolk Downs represents an opportunity to develop a world-class destination resort that will make the City of Revere proud as a host community, that will benefit the entire region with new jobs... Read more

MUNICIPAL LEADERS SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS MOHEGAN SUN RESORT CASINO AT SUFFOLK DOWNS

December 9, 2013

LYNN -- Monday, December 9, 2013 -- City leaders from communities up and down the North Shore, including Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy of Lynn, Mayor Daniel Rizzo of Revere, Mayor Kimberley Driscoll of Salem, and City Manager Jay Ash of Chelsea united to show their support for a world-class Mohegan Sun at Suffolk Downs. The leaders expressed their support based on the 2,500 construction jobs and... Read more

12.6.2013 Letter from Mayor Rizzo to the Mass Gaming Commission

December 7, 2013

RE: Proposed Casino at Suffolk Downs

Dear Chairman Crosby:

I would like to thank you and the Gaming Commission for taking the time at your meeting this week to discuss the resort casino proposed by Mohegan Sun for the Suffolk Downs property in Revere. I was very encouraged to hear comments from the Commissioners regarding the rights of Revere’s voters and our City’s enthusiastic support for a... Read more

City of Revere and Revere Police Annual Toy Drive Officially Underway

December 7, 2013

Mayor Rizzo announced today that the City of Revere and Revere Police Annual Toy Drive is officially underway and that residents and businesses can donate toys to children of families in need.

One of the best ways to make a needy child feel happy and included in the celebration of the holiday season is to donate a toy. While providing hours of fun and lasting memories, a single toy can inspire... Read more

MUNICIPAL LEADERS SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS RESORT AT SUFFOLK DOWNS DEVELOPED BY MOHEGAN SUN

December 6, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

December 6, 2013

MUNICIPAL LEADERS SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS RESORT

AT SUFFOLK DOWNS DEVELOPED BY MOHEGAN SUN

Benefits of Revere-based development will extend throughout North Shore

LYNN -- A group of North Shore municipal officials and business leaders will gather at Lynn City Hall on Monday, December 9 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss the benefits of a world-class resort developed by Mohegan... Read more

Statement From Mayor Rizzo, RE: Suffolk Downs & Mohegan Sun MA

November 27, 2013

Today, Suffolk Downs announced that they have reached an agreement with Mohegan Sun as their new gaming partner. In October of this year, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, through a unanimous 5-0 vote, found Mohegan Sun suitable to operate a gaming establishment in Massachusetts. Clearly, Mohegan Sun is a first-class operator with a solid reputation in the industry and in our region. We are... Read more

THE VANGUARD AT WATERFRONT SQUARE GROUND BREAKING First Phase of Wonderland Transit Oriented Development Begins

November 25, 2013

This past week Real Estate Capital Partners, Covington Realty Partners LLC, and Minco Development Corporation broke ground at "The Vanguard at Waterfront Square", a 194-unit luxury rental apartment community on the waterfront in Revere. The groundbreaking occurred this past Friday, November 22, 2013.

Covington and RECAP, through its Metropolitan Opportunity Fund III, LP, acquired the 1.65 acre... Read more

State development chief awards Revere $1.5 million, praises Broadway plan

November 14, 2013

By Thor Jourgensen / The Daily Item

REVERE — The $1.5 million the city is getting to pay for a new Pleasant Street parking lot will also help revitalize Broadway as Revere’s main business street, state Development Secretary Greg Bialecki said.

Elected officials and local merchants who gathered Tuesday in City Hall to hear Bialecki’s announcement clapped as he...

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Letter from Mayor Rizzo to the Mass Gaming Commission

November 14, 2013

Dear Chairman Crosby:

For nearly 80 years, the City of Revere has been a host community to Suffolk Downs. When asked last week to continue that relationship, the voters of Revere overwhelmingly supported the siting of a gaming establishment at the Suffolk Downs property. More than 11,000 voters turned out for the November 5, 2013 City Election, with over 60% voting “yes” on the casino ballot... Read more

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