Colorado
Developer Considers Rhode Island Location
As reported by the Providence
Journal: "A Colorado developer is considering
Johnston as one of several prospective locations
in New England where he and an undisclosed partner
might build a casino.
"David
H. Nunes, owner of Higher Ground Development
Corporation in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, would
not confirm to The Journal the nature of the
business deal he discussed with the Town Council
last night in closed session.
"…In
coffee shops and over the telephone yesterday,
residents and town leaders talked about how
surprised they had been to field phone calls
Wednesday from a polling firm seeking their
opinions about building a casino at or near
the state Central Landfill.
"…The
developer initially approached state Rep. Stephen
R. Ucci, who said last night that he believed
it was his responsibility as a legislator to
get the information to the Town Council.
"…Mayor
William R. Macera, who is in Florida on vacation,
said yesterday afternoon that he, too, was surprised
to learn of the casino proposal…"
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