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wynn everett says summerville already signed an agreement. however, the mayor says that this is a public health issue. with so much traffic and claims wynn everett has been aware of his plans to appeal. back to you. reporter: also breaking, sources telling the "washington post" president obama is considering nevada governor brian -- as his supreme court nominee. a republican, judge, who supports abortion rights. he met with senate democratic leader harry reid on monday. mick colonel has said there will not be hearings or a vet on an obama pick. >> right now our community is in shock after a teenager is killed. >> the young girl struck by a car last night. rhondella richardson with the story. circumstances. years old this sunday. she took the bus here last night and then is live with she crossed the street here against the light, walking, and hit in the crosswalk. laura viera of east boston suffered multiple injuries before dying. north main street. the driver who hit her, a 21-year-old man, stayed on the scene. police say he had the green lig
wynn everett says summerville already signed an agreement. however, the mayor says that this is a public health issue. with so much traffic and claims wynn everett has been aware of his plans to appeal. back to you. reporter: also breaking, sources telling the "washington post" president obama is considering nevada governor brian -- as his supreme court nominee. a republican, judge, who supports abortion rights. he met with senate democratic leader harry reid on monday. mick colonel...
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wynn everett changing the plan for its upcoming casino ground breaking. in fact, the way it looks right now it's not scheduled anymore. >> the company says an appeal by the city in somerville forced this decision. we have a closer look at the decision and all the stuff that's going on. canceling a series of seven job fairs and are announcing a hiring freeze. construction is being halted on this 33-acre site because of appeals by a neighboring community. >> reporter: everett's mayor with a message for his counterpart across the river in somerville. >> i tell my friend joe curtatone, joe, it's time, it's time to forget the appeal. >> and the call for action at this large crowd of casino supporters. >> inundate his phone. i know a lot of you personally have his number. page. convince him that what he's >> reporter: somerville mayor joe curtatone is appealing an environmental permit for the new 1.7 billion dollar wynn casino. it could stall the casino opening for at least six months. >> we going to cancel the ground-breaking ceremony that was scheduled for th
wynn everett changing the plan for its upcoming casino ground breaking. in fact, the way it looks right now it's not scheduled anymore. >> the company says an appeal by the city in somerville forced this decision. we have a closer look at the decision and all the stuff that's going on. canceling a series of seven job fairs and are announcing a hiring freeze. construction is being halted on this 33-acre site because of appeals by a neighboring community. >> reporter: everett's mayor...
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it's not about the money, it's about the money records somerville and wynn everett 20 to arbitration and signed a deal guarantying the city's $650,000 in annual payments while the mayor wants more than double that. >> i'm happy to talk to the mayor, however, i'm not willing to re-open a signed surrounding community agreement that was negotiated with an arbitration process among the job fairs canceled, one in somerville. a hiring freeze is in place but they could lose hundreds of millions if the day started last year. >>> all right, let's go out to byron barnett now. >> yeah, defiant somerville mayor came out firing against the wynn casino team, saying it's not about the money. he says he's just doing his job of protecting the health and environment of somerville residents. now, somerville mayor joe curtatone says traffic is one of his biggest concerns and says the wynn casino will put 18,000 more cars on to the streets, punching tons of exhaust into the air and threatening the health of city residents and he says the city will not back down from five environmental lawsuits its filed
it's not about the money, it's about the money records somerville and wynn everett 20 to arbitration and signed a deal guarantying the city's $650,000 in annual payments while the mayor wants more than double that. >> i'm happy to talk to the mayor, however, i'm not willing to re-open a signed surrounding community agreement that was negotiated with an arbitration process among the job fairs canceled, one in somerville. a hiring freeze is in place but they could lose hundreds of millions...
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wynn casinos pumping the brakes on the planned casino in everett. right now the renderings will just remain a dream developers have stopped construction. >> this comes as a war of words starts to play off. jonathan hall in everett has got all the breaking details to help us understand what's going on here, jonathan. >> well, one day there may be someone standing right here blowing on some dice like there's supposed to be a five star casino here on this spot on the banks of the mystic river in a couple of years. city of boston has dropped its opposition but the project still has one enemy who won't give up. >> reporter: everett's mayor counterpart across the river in somerville. >> i tell my friend joe, it's time, it's time forget the appeal. >> reorter: and a call for action to this large crowd of casino supporters. >> inundate his phone. i know a lot of you personally have his number. email him, go on his facebook page. convince him that what he's doing is wrong. >> reporter: somerville mayor joe kurtatone is proposing a new proposal for the casino
wynn casinos pumping the brakes on the planned casino in everett. right now the renderings will just remain a dream developers have stopped construction. >> this comes as a war of words starts to play off. jonathan hall in everett has got all the breaking details to help us understand what's going on here, jonathan. >> well, one day there may be someone standing right here blowing on some dice like there's supposed to be a five star casino here on this spot on the banks of the...
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. >> we also have some breaking >> the wynn everett project is on hold. this new legal action is pitting mayor against mayor. sarah, live in wynn everett for us. >> after years of planning a ground breaking was scheduled right here on this site for april but now all of that is going to be delayed. >> enough of the nonsense. lets stop construction. >> union workers anxious to start building the $1.7 billion casino in everett but just weeks before ground breaking an appeal from summerville project on hold. >> it's effectively on hold. >> that also means a hiring jobs. >> i have stacks and stacks of applications down at the union hall of people who not only want a job here, but to start a career in construction. reporter: summerville is state's environmental permit that allows them to develop the waterfront the mayor calls this a public health issue. >> no amount of political theater and public harassment will keep me as the mayor, from doing my job in advocating for the health and well-being of the residents of our community. the city. >> the casino is proj
. >> we also have some breaking >> the wynn everett project is on hold. this new legal action is pitting mayor against mayor. sarah, live in wynn everett for us. >> after years of planning a ground breaking was scheduled right here on this site for april but now all of that is going to be delayed. >> enough of the nonsense. lets stop construction. >> union workers anxious to start building the $1.7 billion casino in everett but just weeks before ground breaking an...
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commission has approved an agreement between boston and win everett casino ending a long feud -- wynn everett casino , ending a long feud. a new filing shows the $1.7 billion plan features a hotel tower, a floating dock for water shuttles, and what is described as a harbor walk. phil: coming up, members of congress are infuriated today on capitol hill. still to come, the behavior of an infamous a drug executive that outraged lawmakers. also, we will take a look at the maps here. to the upper deck on route 128. to newton corner, it looks a bit backed up headed southbound. on 495, it there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place v and look to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. t an america where after a lifetime of labor, t there is time for rest and grandchil
commission has approved an agreement between boston and win everett casino ending a long feud -- wynn everett casino , ending a long feud. a new filing shows the $1.7 billion plan features a hotel tower, a floating dock for water shuttles, and what is described as a harbor walk. phil: coming up, members of congress are infuriated today on capitol hill. still to come, the behavior of an infamous a drug executive that outraged lawmakers. also, we will take a look at the maps here. to the upper...
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the president of wynn everett, the head of suffolk construction, along with local trade and service unions will be at today' s press conference. a south end institution reopens. charlie' s sandwich shoppe closed -- it is opening this week. the mayor was one of the favorite first guests. charlie' s sandwich shoppe closed with much fanfare in 2014. local restaurateur evan deluty is keeping the menu as is. a plane crashes just minutes after take off. the investigation into the deadly flight in nepal. severe weather strikes the south. the devastation after a series of tornadoes. cindy: we are watching that storm, headed our way tonight, timing the heavy downpours, thunder, and damaging wind threat ahead. doug: and facebook is offering users a new way to express themselves. the new offerings getting rolled p i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. her life's work has been about breaking barriers. and so would her presidency. pwhich is why, for every american who's not being paid what they're worth... pwho's held back by student debt or a system tilted against them- p and there are far t
the president of wynn everett, the head of suffolk construction, along with local trade and service unions will be at today' s press conference. a south end institution reopens. charlie' s sandwich shoppe closed -- it is opening this week. the mayor was one of the favorite first guests. charlie' s sandwich shoppe closed with much fanfare in 2014. local restaurateur evan deluty is keeping the menu as is. a plane crashes just minutes after take off. the investigation into the deadly flight in...
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. >> several things are being blamed for this trend including mental health wynn everett did perceptions -- naked -- mental of police. >>> money confiscated during arrests -- >> tony kovaleski has a look ahead at this big story. >> reporter: we discovered an interesting loophole. the law allows police to seize the profits of crimes. for example, drug dealer is arrested and they can take the cash that they believe was made from selling the rug. we found that what some are calling loopholes in the legal process, this allows the city to keep the money even if charges are dismissed. tonight at 10:00 we are asking how that can happen. >> all of the original charges were dropped from where the money was confiscated. where is my money? no one knows. i get nothing. >> we get nothing. that's all. >> reporter: the bottom line is lawmakers are calling for change. tonight at 10:00 as denver7 investigates. it's an interesting story. >> we look forward to that. >>> the energy and downtown denver is electric today. hockley fans are taking over inside and outside of corfield -- coors field with the alum
. >> several things are being blamed for this trend including mental health wynn everett did perceptions -- naked -- mental of police. >>> money confiscated during arrests -- >> tony kovaleski has a look ahead at this big story. >> reporter: we discovered an interesting loophole. the law allows police to seize the profits of crimes. for example, drug dealer is arrested and they can take the cash that they believe was made from selling the rug. we found that what some...
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. >> also breaking, the wynn everett has been put on old, because of an appeal by summerville. >> it could last up to a year. they were planning a ground breaking here on this site for april. all of sit canceled. >> on hold just weeks before ground breaking. freeze. >> thousands of construction jobs will have to wait for up to a year. they must stop the project because of an appeal from neighboring summerville. of so much traffic will cause major health problems. and well-being of some of the most vulnerable residents. >> it's jeopardizing millions to the region's economy. >> we're going to average over $30 million a year in taxes. what that does for people, it's just -- can't even begin to imagine, when your budget is 90 million and you take in $30 million what you can do. >> despite the setback they are committed to moving forward. >> we're not going anywhere. >> we'll get this project started as soon as possible. >> they did sign an agreement, reached through arbitration. he says, though, his issues were not addressed in that agreement. the resort does not want to reopen associati
. >> also breaking, the wynn everett has been put on old, because of an appeal by summerville. >> it could last up to a year. they were planning a ground breaking here on this site for april. all of sit canceled. >> on hold just weeks before ground breaking. freeze. >> thousands of construction jobs will have to wait for up to a year. they must stop the project because of an appeal from neighboring summerville. of so much traffic will cause major health problems. and...
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. >> developers have halted construction on the wynn casino in everett as a war of words plays out between the mayor of somerville and the casino develop early steve wynn. mayor of somerville announcing today he is appealing an environmental permit for the casino. it could stall the opening of the $1.7 billion project for at least six months. everett's mayor joining forces with the ceo of wynn casinos and local union leaders who say that 400 jobs are on hold now because of this delay. and there's more breaking news, this out of holbrooke where a mom missing for nearly two days has been found. judith sales did not show up to pick up her son from daycare on monday and the family became alarmed. detectives say she was found in afternoon and just fine. its. >> michael skakel's fate now in the hands of connecticut's supreme court. they must decide whether or not to send him back to prison. here's a breakdown of the case. >> a long day here for the high court, and we can tell you that prosecutors, they want michael skakel back behind bars, they want him sent to prison in connection with of the m
. >> developers have halted construction on the wynn casino in everett as a war of words plays out between the mayor of somerville and the casino develop early steve wynn. mayor of somerville announcing today he is appealing an environmental permit for the casino. it could stall the opening of the $1.7 billion project for at least six months. everett's mayor joining forces with the ceo of wynn casinos and local union leaders who say that 400 jobs are on hold now because of this delay. and...
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we have a packed show coming upton at -- tonight at 6 including breaking news on the wynn casino in everett. construction put on hold indefinitely. and how a local hospital is hoping to heal he traumatic >>> many of you have it marked the 88th academy awards are sunday night and a photographer is once again having a little fun with the nominees. for the 5th straight year maggie dressed her kids up to recreate scenes from the films up for best peck tier see scenes from the martian revenant and even mad max. she post all the pictures on are good sports. we have much more still ahead the news at 6 starts right now. >>> live from the wbz studios in boston wbz news at 6 starts now. >> a serious tomorrow system head our way spun tore fadeos in the south and snow in the midwest and in few hours heavy rain and really strong windser. >> what roller coaster round one with the snow and ice and rain. >> and tonight round 2 heavy winds and possible thunderstorms and we have problems for the trees out there. let's go to eric fish here is keeping an eye -- fisher who is keeping an eye on the storm. >> off
we have a packed show coming upton at -- tonight at 6 including breaking news on the wynn casino in everett. construction put on hold indefinitely. and how a local hospital is hoping to heal he traumatic >>> many of you have it marked the 88th academy awards are sunday night and a photographer is once again having a little fun with the nominees. for the 5th straight year maggie dressed her kids up to recreate scenes from the films up for best peck tier see scenes from the martian...
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. >> the state gaming commission estimates once it is opened the wynn he evert -- everett resort will generate tax develop new -- renew for the state. >>> 28-year-old ryan callinan is on administrative leave. the wilmington resident was off duty at the time of a accident and driving his personal car. the victim was treated and >>> today a public hearing will be held over the future of the garden at boston's children hospital. the hospital says they need to expand to help hundreds of patients delayed or turned away by overcrowding. but a growing group says that expansion can't come at the expense of proudy garden which has been used by thousands of young patients and fap list for comfort in between difficult treatments often for terminal illnesses. >>> coming up, the surprising person president obama is reportedly considering for the supreme court. >> and mitt romney take on donald trump. he thinks trump is hiding something. >> and scary moments at a convenience store where what a man says caught fire in his pocket. a busy morning. >> it's been wild. we are talking about the wind and d
. >> the state gaming commission estimates once it is opened the wynn he evert -- everett resort will generate tax develop new -- renew for the state. >>> 28-year-old ryan callinan is on administrative leave. the wilmington resident was off duty at the time of a accident and driving his personal car. the victim was treated and >>> today a public hearing will be held over the future of the garden at boston's children hospital. the hospital says they need to expand to help...
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the mayor worries the everett casino will cause a traffic nightmare and add more pollution to the air. wynn also claims that the peel puts the jobs of thousands of workers in jeopardy. >>> fox 25 investigates it uncovered new information about a local school bus driver accused of drinking on the job. police tell us since the arrest, new concern beside that bus driver have been raised. by first... >> we showed you this video three times now. the story behind this chaotic crash at pearl harbor is next. >>> at 5:00 and 6:00, i told you >> we continue to follow two breaking stories. a mother and five-month-old struck by a car in serious condition tonight on hum bolted avenue in roxbury. police tell us the mother was crossing the street with the infants in her arms when they were hit. the driver did stop. both are at boston medical center at this hour. both have severe head trauma. our crew is speaking with neighbors on the scene and will have the very latest at 11:00 we were gathering more reaction and details how this could happen and we'll have it four coming up at 11:00. >>> fox 25 investiga
the mayor worries the everett casino will cause a traffic nightmare and add more pollution to the air. wynn also claims that the peel puts the jobs of thousands of workers in jeopardy. >>> fox 25 investigates it uncovered new information about a local school bus driver accused of drinking on the job. police tell us since the arrest, new concern beside that bus driver have been raised. by first... >> we showed you this video three times now. the story behind this chaotic crash at...
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wynn resort casino in everett is on hold. >> reporter: the developer says they have no choice but to cancel the april ground somerville. they cleared hurdles in the banned to build a 1.7 billion dollar resort on the water front but somerville is protesting one of the environmental permits and filed a lawsuit. >> we want to be clear. worsening traffic is far more than just a simple nuisance. it is a serious health threat a collaborative study of pollution in our region contucketed but tufts university found breathing air with vehicle exyou have the increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. have never been more resolved or motivated to build the resort the appeal by the mayor leaves them no choice but to shut down permanent building construction. and wynn hoped to complete the project by late 2018. >> appreciate it thanks paula. >>> also breaking a police hit-and-run crash. investigators say that on sunday night this officers officer ryan callinan hit a bicyclist in kendall square and took off. he was off duty at the time. right now callinan is on administrative leave and the victi
wynn resort casino in everett is on hold. >> reporter: the developer says they have no choice but to cancel the april ground somerville. they cleared hurdles in the banned to build a 1.7 billion dollar resort on the water front but somerville is protesting one of the environmental permits and filed a lawsuit. >> we want to be clear. worsening traffic is far more than just a simple nuisance. it is a serious health threat a collaborative study of pollution in our region contucketed...
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." >>> officials are stopping construction on the wynn casino in everett. the company said the city of summerville forced the decision. summerville's mayor is appealing and environmental permit for the new 1.7 billion casino. he said traffic and pollution issues are his major concern. wheneverrit's president use a deal has been signed. >> there's massive development going on right across the river and why is it okay on that side of the river when it's not okay on this side of the river. >>> the mayor said he's not going to back down because this >>> and no amount of political theater and public harassment for wynn will keep me from doing my job and advocating for the health and well-being of the resident of our community. >> the appeal could stall the casino opening at least six months. >>> when we return the brady bunch getting a little bit bigger. tom brady and family welcoming a four-legged friend to their home and hearts. >>> plus making his final round astronauts scott kelly talks about his time on the international space station >>> meet the new editi
." >>> officials are stopping construction on the wynn casino in everett. the company said the city of summerville forced the decision. summerville's mayor is appealing and environmental permit for the new 1.7 billion casino. he said traffic and pollution issues are his major concern. wheneverrit's president use a deal has been signed. >> there's massive development going on right across the river and why is it okay on that side of the river when it's not okay on this side...
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baker tells the herald he hopes to have the mayors of somerville and everett plus wynn resort executives sit down with state official soon. >>> sara: new this morning revere, mohegan sun 5 million-dollar to develop a casino in south korea. it will open at airport there in 2020. it features three hotel towers, shopping center and indoor amusement park and, of course, hundreds of gambling table and more than 1,000 slot machines. it will end up being property worth more than a trillion dollars. >> julie: we track traffic and weather together every ten minutes. now. you're looking into drive time of 33 minutes from andover to the zakim. shiri? >> shiri: temperatures close to freezing right now for those of you headed into work or school. go up to 33 and show you when we brighten up and when we warm up next. >> sara: drunk driving laws in massachusetts could be changing. coming up proposal to allow first time offenders back in the drivers seat and why mothers against drunk driving actually support it. engulfs one of newton's historic mansion. famous home that burned to i'm hillary clinton and
baker tells the herald he hopes to have the mayors of somerville and everett plus wynn resort executives sit down with state official soon. >>> sara: new this morning revere, mohegan sun 5 million-dollar to develop a casino in south korea. it will open at airport there in 2020. it features three hotel towers, shopping center and indoor amusement park and, of course, hundreds of gambling table and more than 1,000 slot machines. it will end up being property worth more than a trillion...
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crews have temporarily stopped construction on the wynn casino in everett. the company says the city of somerville forced the stoppage. somerville's mayor is appealing new $1.7 billion casino. he says traffic and pollution issues are his major concerns. but the casino's president argues that a deal has already been signed. >> there is massive development going on right across the river, and why is it okay on that side of the river when it's not okay on this side of the river? >> sarah: somerville's mayor says he's not going to back down because he believes this is a public health issue. >> and no amount of political theater and public harassment from wynn will keep me as the mayor of somerville from doing my job and advocating for the health and well-being of the residents of our community. >> sarah: the casino is scheduled to open in 2018. but the appeal could stall the opening by at least six months. >> christa: happening today, the u.s. department of labor will release its weekly jobless claims. last weak's report saw the unemployed or the unemployment ap
crews have temporarily stopped construction on the wynn casino in everett. the company says the city of somerville forced the stoppage. somerville's mayor is appealing new $1.7 billion casino. he says traffic and pollution issues are his major concerns. but the casino's president argues that a deal has already been signed. >> there is massive development going on right across the river, and why is it okay on that side of the river when it's not okay on this side of the river? >>...
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baker tells the herald, he hopes to have the mayors of somerville and everett and wynn executives sit down with state officials soon. >>> we track traffic and weather together every ten minutes. 893 southbound from 495 to the zakim bridge, a 29-minute commute with average of 6 miles per hour. shiri. work and school, partly cloudy skies. temperature about 33 degrees heading in or out of boston now now. another degree. i am going to map out not just today's warm-up but a huge come back. >>> drunk driving laws in massachusetts could be changing changing. coming up, the new device that first-time offenders could install in their cars instead of losing their license. >>> but r but first, fire en gulfs one of >>> back here at 6:13, a maynard fire fighters is behind bars for a crime he committed 25 years ago. james mcgilfry is accused of raping a child in 1991 raping a child in 1991. he has been a maynard fire fighter since 1956. police arrested and charged him with rape. people in town don't know what to make of it. >> they are supposed to be the go-to people. >> they are respected. you are
baker tells the herald, he hopes to have the mayors of somerville and everett and wynn executives sit down with state officials soon. >>> we track traffic and weather together every ten minutes. 893 southbound from 495 to the zakim bridge, a 29-minute commute with average of 6 miles per hour. shiri. work and school, partly cloudy skies. temperature about 33 degrees heading in or out of boston now now. another degree. i am going to map out not just today's warm-up but a huge come back....
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antoinette: the city of challenge to wynn's planned casino in nearby everett. the city has filed an appeal with the state that challenges protection's decision to grant the $1.7 billion project a key environmental permit last month. mayor joseph curtaton says the project will have serious consequences to the health of city residents with thousands expected to drive to the casino each day. a consumer alert this morning. another skimming device found at a local gas station. quincy police say this was found at the shell gas station at 315 hancock street. if you bought gas there recently, you should pay close attention to bank statements and look for any unknown transactions, regardless of how small they might be. doug: commitment 2016. donald trump once again raising questions over ted cruz's eligibility to be president but now threatening to sue him over the issue. newscenter 5's phil lipof has the drama unfolding on the phil: at a rally in tampa, florida, the usual from donald trump but earlier in the day taking his feud with ted cruz to a new level tweeting, "i
antoinette: the city of challenge to wynn's planned casino in nearby everett. the city has filed an appeal with the state that challenges protection's decision to grant the $1.7 billion project a key environmental permit last month. mayor joseph curtaton says the project will have serious consequences to the health of city residents with thousands expected to drive to the casino each day. a consumer alert this morning. another skimming device found at a local gas station. quincy police say this...
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everett. the mayor says wynn casinos ignored health concerns over the project. he's concerned with increased traffic and exhaust fumes extra vehicles will create by visiting that casino. the town and winmill -- wynn standing disagreement about the plan. >> sarah: some workers have a long ride to work every day and you're paying for it. according to the "globe," 106 employees with city vehicles live in the suburbs. 26 of those workers drive 30 miles or more into the city on work days. on top of that perk, payroll records show workers driving city vehicles were paid an average of $190,000 last year. >> kris: still a lot to come this morning on 7news "today in new england," including a very familiar face who is a major awards. how taylor swift made history. >> sarah: plus a special delivery that just couldn't waited when a local woman gives wirth in her living room. >> kris: why not, right? and families in revere are facing water worries this morning and for good reason. we'll tell you why their neighborhood could likely be flooded by the end of the day. >> chris:
everett. the mayor says wynn casinos ignored health concerns over the project. he's concerned with increased traffic and exhaust fumes extra vehicles will create by visiting that casino. the town and winmill -- wynn standing disagreement about the plan. >> sarah: some workers have a long ride to work every day and you're paying for it. according to the "globe," 106 employees with city vehicles live in the suburbs. 26 of those workers drive 30 miles or more into the city on work...
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the wynn casino on hold after the somerville mayor fired a environmental challenge. >> jon kerl gives us his take. >> reporter: developers and supporters of the everet -- everett casino lashed out yesterday. over his appeal of their plan to build the wynn if a is the along the mistic river water front and painted the mayor and grandstanding paul coming a not in my backyard attitude that could chase away the jobs and spending the casino promises to deliver. and it was this dire warning from john fish the construction magnet you may remember as the the casino he said will attract people national lin ainternationally. is a chance to showcase our culture -- that is chance to showcase our culture." while the casino will create badly needed construction and permanent jobs, it is not needed to attract visitors or investors to the boston area. as general electric recently demonstrated our appeal to investors doesn't rely on having a casino. and we are one of the top tourism destinations without one. and the reference to the culture is a provocative one. our culture is largely shaped by our history our natural resources and our determination to preserve both of them. u
the wynn casino on hold after the somerville mayor fired a environmental challenge. >> jon kerl gives us his take. >> reporter: developers and supporters of the everet -- everett casino lashed out yesterday. over his appeal of their plan to build the wynn if a is the along the mistic river water front and painted the mayor and grandstanding paul coming a not in my backyard attitude that could chase away the jobs and spending the casino promises to deliver. and it was this dire...
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everett. the city's mayor claims the steve wynn project ignored somerville's environmental and health concerns. namely the congestion and exhaust caused by thousands of additional cars. a wynn spokesman called the lawsuit a purely political move adding traffic concerns are this tuesday. u.s. markets are back open today after taking a break for presidents' day. right now, stock futures are higher. with no guidance from wall street being closed, asian markets rallied for a second day today. lobster products could soon become more affordable. the lobster industry is sending less of its catch to be processed in canada as the processing industry grows here in new england. more plants in maine allow fishermen to sell lobsters locally rather than exporting. that could ultimately save you money. randy: trending right now-- the grammy awards! and a big win for a local woman. nantucket's meghan trainor took home best new artist. the "all about that bass" singer was visibly excited, crying tears of joy. she joked with the audience, saying she was a mess. powerhouse taylor swift won album of the year agai
everett. the city's mayor claims the steve wynn project ignored somerville's environmental and health concerns. namely the congestion and exhaust caused by thousands of additional cars. a wynn spokesman called the lawsuit a purely political move adding traffic concerns are this tuesday. u.s. markets are back open today after taking a break for presidents' day. right now, stock futures are higher. with no guidance from wall street being closed, asian markets rallied for a second day today....
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first out of everett, where developers have halted construction on the wynn casino. it's in response to a disagreement between the mayor of somerville and the casino developer steve wynn. somerville's mayor announcing today that he is appealing an environmental permit for the casino. this could stall the opening of the $1.7 billion project for at least some six months. >>> a mother missing from has found with. judeist sales did show up to pick her son up from daycare monday. her car was recognized in connecticut today and police found the mother inside a mall unharmed. >>> a key conviction question for a kennedy cousin. michael skakel was found guilty of killing 15-year-old martha moxley back in 1975 but a connecticut court ordered a new trial saying skakel's attorney did not do his job. it's up to the state supreme court, 7 steve cooper in hartford with what happened in court today. >> michael ... >> reporter: scrambling to avoid the crush of cameras inside the halls of the connecticut supreme court, michael skakel left the hearing without comment. feet away dorothy
first out of everett, where developers have halted construction on the wynn casino. it's in response to a disagreement between the mayor of somerville and the casino developer steve wynn. somerville's mayor announcing today that he is appealing an environmental permit for the casino. this could stall the opening of the $1.7 billion project for at least some six months. >>> a mother missing from has found with. judeist sales did show up to pick her son up from daycare monday. her car...
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wynn. the lawsuit that' s halting construction of the resort casino in everett. >> from wcvb boston, the inside word from washington to beacon hill, today' s newspapers -- newsmakers are going on the record. ed: good morning, i' m ed harding, alongside newscenter 5' s emily riemer filling in for janet wu. our guest this morning was a key player in the george w. bush administration. former white house chief of staff and holbrook native, andrew card. you may recall this iconic image when he walks up and whispers in the ear of president bush that the nation is under attack. now he is president of franklin pierce university in rindge, new hampshire. thank you for joining us. are you andrew card or are you andy cod? andrew: i am andy cod. ed: before we get to the topics of the day, and i know september was yesterday. i want to show that image again. you come up to the president and you whisper in his ear. what did you whisper? appears a small twin engine prop plane crashed into one of the towers of the world trade center classroom. and captain lower, deborah lower advisor. she came up to me and said
wynn. the lawsuit that' s halting construction of the resort casino in everett. >> from wcvb boston, the inside word from washington to beacon hill, today' s newspapers -- newsmakers are going on the record. ed: good morning, i' m ed harding, alongside newscenter 5' s emily riemer filling in for janet wu. our guest this morning was a key player in the george w. bush administration. former white house chief of staff and holbrook native, andrew card. you may recall this iconic image when he...
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everett. the mayor of somerville filed a lawsuit claiming wynn is ignoring informative answers about traffic and pollution. to the suit have merit? ed: i don' t -- michael: i don' t have enough information. this is a matter of time. i don' t see how the casino can be stopped at this point in time. people of voted repeatedly on it. shouldn' the court make the final decision. i assume that mr. mynn and his people are can -- convicted to doing this. i think in the final analysis we will -- ed: these are jobs. regardless of them. their jobs. a low. i don' know the odds. i play handbook with you, but i get shot, now give it -- i have a shot, maybe not with you. they usually take money at casinos. t blame. people. most people have it under control. don' t find that attractive. ed: great to see you. i have a poker face, but i can' t "scorsese finally wins." "could you double check the envelope?" "best actress, 1984." p "and i can't deny the fact that you like me." r "life is like a box of chocolates." "you never know whatvyou're gonna get." "we're gonna needt a bigger boat." "xfinity x1 lets you access
everett. the mayor of somerville filed a lawsuit claiming wynn is ignoring informative answers about traffic and pollution. to the suit have merit? ed: i don' t -- michael: i don' t have enough information. this is a matter of time. i don' t see how the casino can be stopped at this point in time. people of voted repeatedly on it. shouldn' the court make the final decision. i assume that mr. mynn and his people are can -- convicted to doing this. i think in the final analysis we will -- ed:...
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. >>> tonight there's a new lawsuit trying to stop the everett casino not from boston but somerville. suit says the wynn resorts project is too big and will water front. somerville challenging the casino. >>> up next a bumpy flight. >> and it never got off the groundch the airport accident that put some travel plans on hold. >> a 10-year-old entrepreneur. north shore bow who -- boy who business. the republican debate tomorrowat 9. right after join lisa and i for wbz news at 11. (buzzer) hey, you're a lucky guy. you'll probably win the jackpot. any role in slot machines. the odds of winning are the same every time you play. (buzzer) if you lose money, just keep playing. you'll win it back. (bell) don't chase your losses. set a limit on the time and money you want to spend. learn more about gambling and how to keep it fun. visit the gamesense info center at the plainridge park casino. (buzzer) hey, you're a lucky guy. >>> a jetblue plane parked and waiting for take off was damaged when it was hit by a fueling van at logan this morning. a passenger told wbz the driver of the van had just gotten out plane.
. >>> tonight there's a new lawsuit trying to stop the everett casino not from boston but somerville. suit says the wynn resorts project is too big and will water front. somerville challenging the casino. >>> up next a bumpy flight. >> and it never got off the groundch the airport accident that put some travel plans on hold. >> a 10-year-old entrepreneur. north shore bow who -- boy who business. the republican debate tomorrowat 9. right after join lisa and i for...
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frank: plans by wynn resorts to build a billion dollar casino at this site in everett are on hold for up to a year. that is because the city of somerville filed an appeal of a key environmental permit. that means no dice for the ground breaking planned for april and a hiring freeze that impacts as many as 4000 people. the mayor of somerville says he is looking out for the he is very concerned about 18,000 additional cars passing through that community because of the casino. wynn says this is only a delay and plans are moving forward. frank holland, wcvb newscenter 5 . emily: frank, thank you. a fishing boat ran aground at rockaway beach this morning. the coast guard' s bo at sent to rescue them overturned. randy: four people are dead after severe weather tears though parts of virginia. in waverly, a tornado is being blamed for killing at least three people, including a toddler. it is said that several buildings suffered severe damage. emily: police are investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old and critically injured her brother. this happened in barre as the teenagers were on th
frank: plans by wynn resorts to build a billion dollar casino at this site in everett are on hold for up to a year. that is because the city of somerville filed an appeal of a key environmental permit. that means no dice for the ground breaking planned for april and a hiring freeze that impacts as many as 4000 people. the mayor of somerville says he is looking out for the he is very concerned about 18,000 additional cars passing through that community because of the casino. wynn says this is...
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everett. the city's mayor claims the steve wynn project ignored somerville's environmental and health concerns; namely, the congestion and exhaust caused by thousands of additional cars. a wynn spokesman called the lawsuit a purely political move adding traffic concerns are already being addressed. randy: new this morning, a malden police captain is going to court claiming the city blocked his efforts to investigate crimes involving city employees. of a child at the ymca. captain john amirault, a 31-year-veteran of the force, says he was reassigned when he pushed the cases. a city spokeswoman denied the allegations but said the city hadn't seen the lawsuit yet. lawyers for bill cosby are expected back in a boston courtroom tomorrow. they're looking to set a trial date for the lawsuit over potential financial compensation to the women suing the comedian over rape claims. that trial could happen next february. cosby's insurance company issued him a policy in 2014 that protects against personal injury from defamation, libel, or slander. emily: commitment 2016. republican candidates are locked in
everett. the city's mayor claims the steve wynn project ignored somerville's environmental and health concerns; namely, the congestion and exhaust caused by thousands of additional cars. a wynn spokesman called the lawsuit a purely political move adding traffic concerns are already being addressed. randy: new this morning, a malden police captain is going to court claiming the city blocked his efforts to investigate crimes involving city employees. of a child at the ymca. captain john amirault,...
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until that is resolved the wynn is canceling 7 upcoming job fairs and freezing the hiring of construction workers residents in everett say they have had enough of the back and forth. >> other cities should have no say at all in what this city does. >> i wish they would make up their mind once and for all and get it going. >> governor baker says he plans bring all parties together to come up with a compromise. >>> over to campaign 2016. mitt romney throwing himself in the middle of the republican race for president. the form her massachusetts governor and the gop's presidential nominee in 2012 suspects that there's a bombshell in donald trump's tax returns which romney says probably explains why trump is not releasing them. trump insist his account tants are working on the returns and he will make them public. >>> remaining republican candidates will debate in texas tiewt tuesday. south carolina democratic voters head to polls saturday for the state's presidential primary and hillary clinton is riding high with key congressional endorsement. senate minority leader harry reed says he is all in for theforel former secre
until that is resolved the wynn is canceling 7 upcoming job fairs and freezing the hiring of construction workers residents in everett say they have had enough of the back and forth. >> other cities should have no say at all in what this city does. >> i wish they would make up their mind once and for all and get it going. >> governor baker says he plans bring all parties together to come up with a compromise. >>> over to campaign 2016. mitt romney throwing himself in...
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everett is on hold. and this morning that is pitting one city against another in a bitter battle. wynn resorts says the project could be delayed up to a year after the city of somerville filed an appeal of an environmental permit granted for part of the project. that means no groundbreaking in april and a hiring freeze impacting as many as 4,000 people. somerville' s mayor is standing firm but so is wynn. >> we are fighting for the >> we will get this started as soon as possible and get this project done. emily: mayor curtatone says he' s been asking to see a traffic mitigation plan for years worrying about the impact of 18,000 extra cars a day on local roads. a disturbing report just released on driver safety. randy: the trends aaa is drivers. emily: and apple says cracking iphone security would be like creating a cancer, the next move the tech giant is reportedly making to protect its users. cindy: it a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5:00 . you can see the line of thunderstorms will be shifting what is going on? today we're going to run a slalom course. r not down the
everett is on hold. and this morning that is pitting one city against another in a bitter battle. wynn resorts says the project could be delayed up to a year after the city of somerville filed an appeal of an environmental permit granted for part of the project. that means no groundbreaking in april and a hiring freeze impacting as many as 4,000 people. somerville' s mayor is standing firm but so is wynn. >> we are fighting for the >> we will get this started as soon as possible and...
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wynn. the lawsuit that' s halting construction of the resort casino in everett. >> from wcvb boston, the inside word from washington to beacon hill, today' s newspapers -- newsmakers are going on the record. ed: good morning, i' m ed harding, alongside newscenter 5' s emily riemer filling in for janet wu. our guest this morning was a key player in the george w. bush administration. former white house chief of staff and holbrook native, andrew card. you may recall this iconic image
wynn. the lawsuit that' s halting construction of the resort casino in everett. >> from wcvb boston, the inside word from washington to beacon hill, today' s newspapers -- newsmakers are going on the record. ed: good morning, i' m ed harding, alongside newscenter 5' s emily riemer filling in for janet wu. our guest this morning was a key player in the george w. bush administration. former white house chief of staff and holbrook native, andrew card. you may recall this iconic image
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until that is resolved wynn canceled 7 upcoming job fairs and freezing hiring of construction workers. residents in everett say they have had enough of the back and forth. >> it's other cities that should have no say at all in what this city does. >> i wish they would make up their mind once and for all get it going. >> governor baker says he plans to act as a middle man and will bring all parties together to morning. ahead new details on state senator. >> and the surprising person president obama may be considering for the supreme court. >> and concerning reports near local college campus. the students being told to look out for a man exposing himself. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. her life's work has been about breaking barriers. and so would her presidency. which is why, for every american who's not being paid what they're worth... who's held back by student debt or a system tilted against them- and there are far too many of you- she understands that our potential... unless we all do. together. >>> federal prosecutors are looking at state senator brian joyce's roll in solar project at
until that is resolved wynn canceled 7 upcoming job fairs and freezing hiring of construction workers. residents in everett say they have had enough of the back and forth. >> it's other cities that should have no say at all in what this city does. >> i wish they would make up their mind once and for all get it going. >> governor baker says he plans to act as a middle man and will bring all parties together to morning. ahead new details on state senator. >> and the...
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. >>> wynn resorts say an appeal by somerville will cost residents and businesses $56 casino effort is delayed. their attorney filed an appeal on the project. they worry that the everett casino will cause a traffic nightmare and add more air pollution to the city. also claim it puts thousands of workers in jeopardy. >>> free wi-fi into new york city. link nyc. thousands of pay phones remember those are being outfighted for communication hubs, ports, browsing, and a 911 for emergency. they have free wi-fi. >>> the mayor of new york city plans to have five high-tech portals by july. >>> web site getting a lot of tractions after offering americans refuge is donald trump is arrested president. >> hi, americans. donald trump may become the president of your country and if that happens and you it he side to get the heal h he will out of there, might i suggest moving here. and he started it as a joke and he got questions from people serious of moving to cape brit man in canada if donald trump is the next president of the united states. >>> a deer was caught running through the store in virginia. pictures. the doe reportedly pushed the store door open and headed straight for
. >>> wynn resorts say an appeal by somerville will cost residents and businesses $56 casino effort is delayed. their attorney filed an appeal on the project. they worry that the everett casino will cause a traffic nightmare and add more air pollution to the city. also claim it puts thousands of workers in jeopardy. >>> free wi-fi into new york city. link nyc. thousands of pay phones remember those are being outfighted for communication hubs, ports, browsing, and a 911 for...
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wynn development citing potential health and environmental impacts. the move canceled plan to april groundbreaking. city official, company official have imposed hiring freeze putting $4,000 construction jobs on hold. the mayor of everett is calling out the mayor of somerville. >> it is time. it is time to forget the appeal. week work together as community with gary, myself, surrounding mayors, we have so much good to do here. >> daniel: wynn is still committed to building casino even if it means another legal battle. boston ended another legal fight with the casino next month. >> julie: we track traffic and weather together every ten minutes. look at live drive times, on the expressway as you begin that 31 minute commute from the braintree split up to the exit for the pike. shiri? >> shiri: so winds are strengthening, 24 miles per hour gusts right now in worcester and bedford, 22 miles per hour in plymouth, 26 in hyannis, but check this out, winds get kind of weaker as we head toward noon time and stay as they are right now. and then this afternoon the winds get stronger gusting up to 15 miles per hour in southeastern massachusetts. i will pair that up with when to expect a little bit of rain when we come back. >> dan
wynn development citing potential health and environmental impacts. the move canceled plan to april groundbreaking. city official, company official have imposed hiring freeze putting $4,000 construction jobs on hold. the mayor of everett is calling out the mayor of somerville. >> it is time. it is time to forget the appeal. week work together as community with gary, myself, surrounding mayors, we have so much good to do here. >> daniel: wynn is still committed to building casino...
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wynn development citing potential health and environmental impacts the move has canceled plan april groundbreaking. the company officials have imposed a hiring freeze putting 4,000 construction jobs on hold. mayor of everett is calling out the mayor of somerville, joe curtatonei. >> it is time, it is time to forget the appeal. we can work together as a community with gary, myself, surrounding mayors. we have so much good to do here. >> gene: wynn says it is still committed to building the casino even if it means another legal battle. boston ended its fight with the >> julie: we track traffic and weather together every ten minutes for you. getting ready to hop on 93 southbound, looking at 54 minute commute andover down to the zakim. >> shiri: winds gusting 20 to 30 miles per hour, not enough to do damage. afternoon we got gusts going back up to 50 miles per hour from plymouth down to the cape and islands. i will show you when that threat expires and how much wet weather to anticipate along with it next. >> gene: looking to top ten and performance that blew the judge's away and still not a lock to stay in the competition. >> sara: it is a heartwarming story. next how complete strangers came after an a morni
wynn development citing potential health and environmental impacts the move has canceled plan april groundbreaking. the company officials have imposed a hiring freeze putting 4,000 construction jobs on hold. mayor of everett is calling out the mayor of somerville, joe curtatonei. >> it is time, it is time to forget the appeal. we can work together as a community with gary, myself, surrounding mayors. we have so much good to do here. >> gene: wynn says it is still committed to...