THANK YOU!
To the many residents, supporters, advocates, farmers, families, friends, people who donated, people who stood in the rain and snow,...
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Jan 6, 20232 min read
The Devil is in the Details
If you haven't taken the time to do any research on the investors involved with this race track project, this post is for you. Richard...
Jan 6, 20234 min read
Protect the Future of Sustainable Agriculture, Community
The following letter was published in the January 5, 2023 edition of the Ware River News By Robin Prouty The western hills of Worcester...
Jan 5, 202310 min read
Growing Up in Hardwick
By Liz Cyran I have a box from my childhood that holds things like the ‘baby book’ my mom made with cards sent when I was born, the exact...
Jan 4, 20234 min read
State-funded Breeders Group Bankrolls Thoroughbred Races in Canada
Records show board member wins over 500k in tax-funded purses By Jon Wells, WCVB5 • Updated: 6:33 PM EST Nov 20, 2020 BOSTON — 5 ...
Jan 4, 20233 min read
Why is Massachusetts Still Subsidizing Out-of-State Horse Owners?
Massachusetts is in the middle of a budget crisis. So why is it still subsidizing out-of-state horse owners? December 1, 2020 by Andrew...
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Only ‘Well-Heeled’ Owners Benefit From Massachusetts’ Race Horse Development Fund
From PaulickReport.com July 6, 2017 Many have voiced opinions recently with regards to what should be done with Massachusetts' Race...
Jan 3, 20233 min read
Why are We Allocating Funds to Horse Racing and Not to More Neccesary Things?
By Bill Walczak, Reporter Columnist for DotNews November 4, 2021 Why are we allocating tens of millions to horse racing as our T stations...
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Opinion: Horse Racing has Outlived its Time
This is an excerpt from the Washington Post from March 20, 2020 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/horse-racing-has-outlived-its-tim...
Jan 3, 202311 min read
Picture This: Where Exactly is Great Meadowbrook Farm?
By Mary Ward If you don’t know where the racetrack at Great Meadowbrook Farm will be located, don’t feel bad. The farm is beautiful but...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
A Jockey's Story
Jockeys are on the front lines of the risky business of horse racing. Twenty-four horses a week die at racetracks around the country.
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Breakdown: Death and Disarray at America’s Racetracks
Some say a culture of drugs and lax regulation at race tracks is behind the nation's high horse fatality rate. A 2012 New York Times...
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Plans for Horse Racing in Rowley Shelved
ROWLEY — A $60 million horse racing track proposed off Route 133 has been put on ice, halted by a roadblock to buying land and...
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Plymouth Sends a Message: No Horse Racing Track in Town
By Johanna Seltz Globe Correspondent Updated June 16, 2022, 5:04 p.m. A May 21 non-binding ballot question asked voters if they supported...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Concerns Over Horse Racing is a Concern Held by Many Across the State
Horse racing should not return to Great Barrington In a letter to the editor, Wendy Hollis writes, "Issues of concern include traffic...
Jan 2, 20234 min read
Supporters for the Home Rule on Great Barrington Racing Take Their Fight to Boston
The following article is from the Berkshire Edge, written by Terry Cowgill Posted on January 28, 2020 Boston — South County advocates for...
Jan 1, 20233 min read
The Critical Importance of Community
OPINION: By Lisa Cohen I make no secret of the fact that I am a (recovering!) city-mouse. While I grew up in the suburbs of Long Island,...
Dec 31, 20222 min read
Op-Ed: What is it Really Like Living by a Horse Racetrack?
By Guthorn Farm I am not a resident of Hardwick, but I have been following this vote closely, as this vote is going to drastically change...
Dec 29, 20224 min read
Problem Gambling Is on the Rise Among Young Men
More time spent online, more states legalizing sports betting and an increase in gambling-like elements in video games contribute to...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
How an Innocent Bet Turned into a Gambling Addiction
Adam – a former horse racing tipster – shares his gambling addiction story in this special Q&A video. March 21, 2021 – marks the one-year...
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