SPRINGFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — State Senator Adam Gomez has released a statement addressing his concerns over the potential sale of MGM Springfield.
“The news of MGM exploring the sale of MGM Springfield is both surprising as they’ve become a fixture in our community and unsurprising as the rumors of their fickleness to the site started even before a shovel was in the ground”, said Gomez.
“My chief concern is if the casino is sold, that it be in true accordance with the Host Community Agreement (HCA). Secondly, the buyer must be a reputable entity that will continue to live up to and beyond the agreements in the HCA if it is another casino operator. MGM, the potential buyer and our city and state officials must all be under close scrutiny on behalf of the taxpayers throughout this process; if there is a potential sale.”
Several downtown Springfield businesses have also expressed concerns over what the future may hold if the potential sale goes through.