NEW: Worcester to Explore Eminent Domain Taking of Wyman-Gordon
“The City Council voted 10-1 to have the Worcester Redevelopment Authority explore the feasibility of taking the Wyman-Gordon property, which has been mentioned as a possible site for a slots parlor, through eminent domain.
However, the Councilors were quick to point out that the decision was not a response to the interest expressed by Cambridge-based developer Richard Friedman in building a hotel and slots parlor on the 14-acre site near Kelly Square.
“This is something we’ve been talking about for over 10 years,” said Mayor Joseph Petty. “The time to do it is now.””
Drici, Adam Joseph. GoLocal Worcester 19 December 2012.