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Massachusetts tribe makes payment19 September 2007MIDDLEBORO, Massachusetts -- As reported by the South of Boston Enterprise: "The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe presented a $250,000 check to selectmen Monday night as the first payment in the casino host agreement the tribe signed with the town. "Newly named tribal Chairman Shawn Hendricks, who introduced himself to selectmen, reassured the board that he wanted to 'let everyone know we will continue on our course.' "...Hendricks told selectmen he 'will not jump to any quick decisions,' referring to Gov. Deval Patrick's announcement Monday to support legalized gambling in three locations in the state, including southeastern Massachusetts. "...The contract, signed by the town and the tribe and approved by a historic, outdoor town meeting in July, called for the first payment within 90 days, but the tribe made the payment within six weeks..." |