Encore Boston Harbor casino owner reaches hotel expansion deal with Everett
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Key Points:
- Wynn Resorts has reached an agreement to expand its Encore Boston Harbor casino property in Everett by adding up to two new hotels without gambling facilities and committing up to $25 million for a potential new Commuter Rail stop.
- Outgoing Mayor Carlo DeMaria emphasized that the deal, finalized in the final hours of his term, aims to bring tax revenue, job creation, transportation improvements, and environmental cleanup to benefit Everett residents.
- Incoming Mayor Robert Van Campen expressed cautious optimism about the agreement, focusing on maximizing community benefits and reviewing the proposed location of the new Commuter Rail stop, which is planned behind the casino.
- The hotels are targeted for completion by 2028, with the goal of attracting more visitors and enhancing Everett's profile as
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