Today's poll: Is a casino revenue-sharing plan a good deal for Holyoke and its neighbors?
04.11.2011 | AMHERST - Boaters enjoy warm weather Monday evening on Puffer's Pond.The Forecast
We didn't quite hit 80, but Monday was warm enough to invite a nap in a park or a cruise in a convertible or, if you're a dog, a game of fetch in a pond. NOAA records show a high of 71 degrees yesterday in Chicopee.
Temperatures stay above 60 today -- even approaching 66 -- but the clouds are growing stubborn. There's a slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. today, a good chance of rain after 11 p.m. tonight, and Wednesday's forecast begins with a one-word sentence: "Rain."
Today's Poll
Paper City Development Company, LLC -- a group that wants to develop a resort casino at Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke -- has announced a proposal for a "revenue sharing agreement" that would send 2.5 percent of the casino's net revenue to Holyoke and several surrounding communities.
Under the plan, Holyoke would receive 1.25 percent of the net revenue, while Chicopee, Westfield, Northampton, West Springfield, Easthampton, Southampton, South Hadley and Hadley would split another 1.25 percent, based on population.
Projections show the deal could mean $5 million for Holyoke, $1.4 million for Chicopee and and $1.05 million for Westfield.
What do you think -- is a casino revenue-sharing plan a good deal for Holyoke and its neighbors? Vote in our poll, and check back tomorrow for the results.
Monday's results: Yesterday, we asked, "Do you plan on reading Deval Patrick's memoir? " 12 people voted. 91.67% said "no"; 8.33% said "yes."
Monday's Top 5
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on April 11 were:
- Vincent S. D'Addario, 1930-2011: Remembering the Springfield newspapers photographer through his photos [photo gallery]
- Springfield police exchange gunfire with assailants in downtown
- Granby motorcycle crash takes life of 28-year-old Abimael Mestre of Ludlow
- Accident takes life of male motorcyclist on New Ludlow Road in Granby
- Developing: Motorcycle accident closes Route 10 in Easthampton
Quote of the Day
“We make no apology for strong law enforcement when investigating crimes like a hateful church burning.”
— Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin O’Regan, at the trial of Michael F. Jacques, accused in the arson of Springfield's Macedonia Church of God in Christ. Read Jack Flynn's article here.