Of course, there’s going to be some traffic, it’s a lot of people excited coming to a new venue,” said Everett police Chief Steven Mazzie. “I believe as we move forward after opening day, everything’s going to be just fine.
“And I hope that the residents of Everett, once they see everything completed as of this Friday, that they’ll appreciate the amount of work that’s been done.” “We have literally thrown everything we could at this,” said DeSalvio. “I think we’re all one voice when we tell visitors to please leave your cars at home,” said DeMaria, adding that the city is able to make “real-time adjustments to road access to promote the flow of traffic on opening day.”ĭeSalvio said workers are putting final touches on the property and will have everything done by Friday.
Ahead of Encore Boston Harbor’s grand opening this Sunday - which is expected to draw more than 50,000 people - casino and law enforcement officials are urging visitors to steer away from driving to the Everett casino.Įncore Boston Harbor President Bob DeSalvio, along with Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and law enforcement officials, urged visitors to take the T, an Encore-branded ferry or a shuttle bus when the casino doors open Sunday at 10 a.m.
