BOSTON (AP) -- The city of Springfield has agreed to put the brakes on its casino selection process at least slightly to avoid a potential conflict with state gaming regulators.
In a letter Tuesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Springfield's Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy said the city has agreed not to hold off on scheduling a referendum on any of the casino proposals until after the state commission has completed its initial review of casino applicants and prequalified those applicants on financial grounds.
The move comes after commissioners expressed concern in Springfield last week with the city's timetable for whittling down a list of four or more potential casino developers.
The commission is expected to further discuss the Springfield selection process at a meeting in Boston later Tuesday.
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