The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced support for The Fairgrounds
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced support for The Fairgrounds, a proposed development consisting of a new multi-use entertainment venue, a modern sports bar and restaurant with a viewing deck, a racetrack, paddock stables and a pavilion, which will be located on the closed landfill off Mechanic Street and the Crossroads Office Park.
Our support of The Fairgrounds comes following a review of the economic impact analysis, infrastructure improvements, traffic studies, and current project plans, and its alignment with our One North Central Regional economic development plan. We believe the facility will serve as an anchor attraction to support tourism growth, offer economic competitiveness with infrastructure improvements and transportation enhancements, and transform an environmental liability into a community asset while generating economic activity for the North Central Massachusetts region.
The Fairgrounds will create hundreds of jobs, generate millions of dollars in revenue for Leominster, and benefit local businesses throughout the region as visitors seek dining and lodging options when attending one of the races or events at the facility. As the proposal includes development of a comprehensive traffic management plan by transportation engineers, the measures to manage traffic in the area of The Fairgrounds will include implementing infrastructure improvements to benefit the community, and while the Chamber has no formal position on equine sporting events specifically, we recognize that properly regulated activities that adhere to high standards of animal welfare can be consistent with our broader economic development.
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce believes the Fairgrounds project represents a unique opportunity for our region, and we respectfully encourage the Leominster City Council to support The Fairgrounds to create a new destination for our region and generate significant economic interest for our members and the broader community.
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