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MGC holds public meeting5 June 2018(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold its 244th open public meeting on Thursday, 7 June 2018. The public meeting will begin with an update from Executive Director Ed Bedrosian about regulatory preparations in advance of the MGM Springfield opening. Representatives from Encore Boston Harbor will present the Commission with a quarterly report. Jill Griffin, MGC’s director of workforce, supplier and diversity development, will seek a Commission vote on Encore Boston Harbor’s workforce development plan. The Commission is expected to vote on the 2018 Community Mitigation Fund grant applications, presented by Ombudsman John Ziemba. Commissioners will also vote on a beverage license renewal request from Plainridge Park Casino. Mark Vander Linden, MGC’s director of research and responsible gaming, will provide a status update regarding the launch of the GameSense program at MGM Springfield and efforts to increase program awareness throughout Western Mass. Chief Finance and Accounting Officer Derek Lennon will request a vote on MGC’s FY19 budget. Also, the Legal Division will seek a vote on regulations regarding internal control procedures for access badge system and issuance of temporary license credentials. For a complete list of agenda items and anticipated votes, view the official Meeting Notification and Agenda. A live stream will be available online. Also, community members are invited to follow along with live meeting updates via Twitter. |