It would seem to me that, regardless of the bottom line, there are (board members) who are going to vote for it no matter what the cost. I mean, the price went through the roof and it still passed.

The goal is to be able to serve the visitors we have and we get a facility that meets their needs, ... Eventually it will bring more people.

I grew up in Worcester, and we never thought twice about the Blackstone. It was something south of the city -- and in the '50s and '60s, when I was growing up, it was pretty dirty -- so no one thought about it much.

It was a wonderful turnout. Be ready for next year.

I would have waited a few months, and see what was going to happen and see if maybe the taxpayer could have a reduction in property tax and maybe be more amenable to spending money.

I'd ask him, 'Willie, why did you do that?' ... But he never knew why.