Once that process is finished, Encore will continue with the Everett Planning Board and other involved parties.Įncore representatives were not present during the meeting, and Delaney said the company did not give a timeline on when they will return the plan. “Some issues came up with respect to whether it’s part of the gaming establishment or not, that has certain impacts on their development, as well as COVID and other things that they’re considering at this point in time,” said Joe Delaney, the commission’s chief of community affairs.ĭelaney added that, once a new evaluation is complete, Encore will bring the plan to the Gaming Commission to determine whether these additions will be considered part of the gaming establishment grounds. A proposed plan by Encore Casino in Everett to redevelop the area across the street into an 1,800-seat entertainment venue, 20,000 square feet of restaurants and a large parking garage has been put on ice.Ī week ago, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission was set to discuss the proposed development.

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