Addressing Concerns – All the Answers – All the Rewards – Interview with John Stefanini
With concerns of citizens and the Gardner City Council in mind, BayState Racing LLC today announced an updated Host Community Agreement which would give Gardner an upfront payment of $650,000 instead of $50,000 and guarantee even stronger environmental protection. Annual guarantee would be $700,000. Links to Documents are provided below. Gardner Magazine spoke with John Stefanini on August 1, 2024. We asked some tough questions and got thoughtful answers. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
“We heard loud and clear specific concerns. We took Councilors’ and residents’ input and re-evaluated the Host Community Agreement to be better partners with the City of Gardner,” said John Stefanini, Chair of the Baystate Racing Oversight Committee.
A letter outlining the changes was sent to the City Council today along with an updated Host Community Agreement.
Documents: Host Community Agreement 8-1-24 Proposal ==== BayState Letter to City Council 8-1-24 ==== HCA Summary 8-1-24