Foxwoods Resort Casino has signed a letter of intent to join with developer KG Urban Enterprises to operate a casino on New Bedford's waterfront.

KG Urban is eyeing the former Cannon Street Power Station as the site for a waterfront casino.

City Councilor and casino supporter David Alves is applauding the partnership.....

A spokesman for KG Urban says the letter of intent is a key step in securing a casino license for Southeastern Massachusetts.

Also, Mayor Jon Mitchell says the city is bringing in a top planning firm, Sasski Associates, to review KG Urban's plans for a waterfront casino in New Bedford.

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