Foxborough residents rally against proposed casino
FOXBOROUGH – A spirited crowd of about 200 people, waving signs and clutching cups of coffee, gathered on the town common this morning to protest the proposed construction of a casino resort on Route 1.
“This would fundamentally impact the town for generations to come,’’ said Stephanie Crimmins, a Foxborough mother of two, who addressed the crowd. “We will fight against this with every fiber of our being.’’
The organizers collected signatures to oppose the casino, which will reportedly may be built on land owned by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft across from Gillette Stadium.
Although the crowd on the common was unanimously opposed to a casino, a few proponents gave a thumbs-up to the idea at a coffee shop at the Foxborough Plaza.
“I feel great about it. I’m all for it,’’ said Pat Cabalieri, 76. “You’ve got crime now, right? It’s not going to bring more crime. It’s going to bring a lot of jobs.’’
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