Casino gambling, long opposed by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, is once again a real possibility in Massachusetts.  Both the newly-recognized Wampanoag tribe and the racetrack owners are pressing for the addition of Class 3 gaming, which includes slot machines and table games, into the gaming already allowed under Massachusetts law. 

Located in the fertile and scenic Connecticut River Valley, Amherst enjoys views of hills and mountains in all directions.  Although originally a farming community, Amherst's main industry is now education, since it is the home of the main campus of the University of Massachusetts as well as two private colleges, Amherst College and Hampshire College.

The 1st Congressional District -- spanning Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester and Middlesex Counties -- is the largest congressional district in Massachusetts. It is framed by Connecticut to the South, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north. Primarily a rural district, the 1st District geographically constitutes close to 40% of the state, yet represents only one-tenth of Massachusetts' population. 

Minutes of the April 12, 2007 ADTC meeting submitted by secretary Sarah McKee. Discussion included a review of the Amherst Caucus and fees involved, election of officers, preparations for ADTC's hosting of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention at UMASS, frequency of ADTC meetings, David Boyer welcomed as new Associate Member, impeachment sign holding, and the ADTC web site transition to Azurelink.