Motorcade protest of proposed Palmer casino
(NECN: Palmer, Mass.) - The debate over plans for a possible casino in Palmer, Massachusetts heated up on Saturday. Quaboag Valley Against Casinos organized a protest, because the group is worried about the traffic problems a casino would create. To demonstrate its point, 75 cars spent the morning making a figure eight through town. Supporters of the casino learned about the protest and …
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