A spokesperson for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe says that the tribe is constructing a welcome center at the site of its long-stalled First Light casino project in East Taunton.
“Our new welcome center will be a place to learn about our history, connect with our culture, and see what’s next for our reservation lands,” the spokesperson, Steven Peters, said in a written statement.
“At this center, all are welcome to preview the benefits of project First Light and see what tribal stewardship of our land looks like.”
Construction vehicles could be seen on the site on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
Peters added that the tribe was also working on cleaning up the site, located at the intersection of Stevens Street and O’Connell way, to remediate “illegal dumping.”