THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 9 Mass. Gaming Commission not alarmed by Encore seating complaints By Christopher Roberson M embers of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) did not seem overly concerned about recent grievances suggesting that Encore Boston Harbor had breached its indoor seating capacity. The matter first arose during the MGC’s public hearing on February 28 regarding the proposed East of Broadway project. At that time, Attorney Daniel Rabinovitz, counsel for the City of Medford, said Encore had repeatedly broken the law as it pertains to indoor seating capacity. “Encore has continually had concerts where seats have been sold and seats have been put in their ballroom that are between 1,000 and 3,500 seats,” he said. “That’s a straight violation of the law.” Therefore, Rabinovitz said, Encore should be fined or, at the very least, the MGC should send the casino a “very stern written warning.” “Encore is not interested at all in complying with this restriction about the number of seats that they can have,” he said. “If we find out that they’re going to have those kinds of events again, one of the things that my clients are going to consider is to file something in Superior Court for Injunctive Relief.” During the Commission’s Shown from left to right: Sgt. Robert Hall, his daughter Rachael and her boyfriend Dominic Monzione. Sgt. Hall will be running in the 126th Boston Marathon on April 18.(Courtesy Photo) MARATHON | FROM PAGE 3 Hills. “The most enjoyable part is when I see my family at Mile 17,” he said. Members of the Everett Police Department have been running in the Boston Marathon since 2013 and have raised more than $100,000 for Cops for Kids with Cancer. Established in 2002, Cops for Kids with Cancer has raised more than $4.1 million assisting 762 families with the escalating costs of cancer treatment. Each eligible family typically revives a gift of $5,000. CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES On Monday, April 18, 2022, we will be running in the 126th Boston Marathon. This will be Bobby's 20th, Rachael's 3rd, and Dominic's 1st marathon. Cops for Kids with Cancer is a 501c3 non-profit charity that provides support for families with children battling cancer. As many of us are personally affected by cancer, it is especially heartwrenching to hear of a child with this disease. Families are each awarded $5,000.00 to help relieve some of the financial burden that often occurs during treatment. Over the years, Cops for Kids with Cancer has given over $4.1 million to hundreds of families in need. We understand the importance of giving back to our communities, this organization gives us the opportunity to give directly to the families who need it most. This year, we have set our fundraising goal at $12,500.00 and need your help to exceed that. We will be running in memory of State Police Detective Lieutenant William “The Ironman” Coulter, who taught many of us to push forward and never give up, even when things seem to be insurmountable. As we push through training, your continued support and encouragement is appreciated, and will carry us through the 26.2-mile journey on Marathon Monday. 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She also disagreed with Rabinovitz that Encore had broken the law. “No determination has been made that an event between 1,000 and 1,500 [patrons] is necessarily a violation of the law,” she said. “That needs to be clear.” In addition, Wells said 1,000 seats may not even be available at the March 17 event. MGC Chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein agreed that the Commission is not in a position to make a proper decision. “We’re not prepared to act without some additional information,” she said. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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