Supervisor Charlie Barbuti Optimistic about Casinos

     Charlie Barbuti spoke to Liberty Rotary Club in January and told us that we are in a good  position to get a casino in the Town of Liberty.  The hotel and golf course of Grossingers are owned by Capelli and Associates.  The rest of the adjoining property is owned by Muss Development, who has merged with  Foxwoods to try to develop the Liberty/Grossinger site.  Should we get a casino, estimates are the revenue to the local municipality could be 13 million dollars.  Charlie tells us that one casino will likely  land in Sullivan County and there is a chance for a second.  Locations will be determined by the  best applications and may be decided by the  end of this year. 

     The applicant must show evidence of community support.  That is where Rotary can be proactive in bringing a casino to Liberty.  Our  support of the concept and assistance in showing that support could be very  valuable.  For further information and to  offer input, Foxwoods Casino will have a local representative in Liberty soon.