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Massachusetts Gaming Commission highlights Medford mitigation grants

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Source: Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MA)

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission visited Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on 28 October 2025 to discuss projects supported by its Community Mitigation Fund. The commission said Medford received more than US$1m in FY2026 grants, including US$325,600 for theatre improvements; the city also directed grant funding towards public safety, pedestrian safety and a problem gambling strategy.

The grants show how Massachusetts directs casino-related mitigation funding to community projects, including problem gambling planning.

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