Buildings would be in scale to the landscape and the site would feature ecological zones, native vegetation and expansion of recreational trails. "By pursuing a collaborative and open process, we have listened to the citizens of Milford and worked hard to address concerns," said Scott Butera, president and chief executive of Foxwoods, which is based in eastern Connecticut.įoxwoods says overhead transmission lines would be relocated away from residential areas to provide a buffer between the casino and adjacent residential communities. A Massachusetts casino proposed by Foxwoods Resorts Casino promises 3,500 jobs, $20 million a year in tax revenue to the town of Milford and the purchase of about $50 million a year in goods and services from local businesses.Ĭrossroads LLC, the Foxwoods business that presented its $1 billion plan to the Milford Board of Selectmen on Monday, also proposed to restrict building to just 10 percent of the site's 187 acres to protect wetlands and open space.Ĭrossroads presented architectural plans and the results of studies about traffic, water and other concerns raised in meetings with town, state and federal officials.
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