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NEXT MEETING

July 23, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Meeting has been postponed a week due to Turf Writers Awards Banquet on July 16

Place to be announced

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SLOTS BILL

Please contact your legislators and voice your support for the slots bill.  As horseman this bill is of utmost importance to the racing industry and all businesses who depend on thoroughbred racing.

A list of your legislators can be found at: 

www.mass.gov/legis/city_town.htm

There will be a preliminary senate hearing on June 29th concerning the slots/casino bill.  The hearing will be conducted by Senator Karen Spilka  If you have a farm or horse related business in her district it is very important for you to contact her and show your support for the bill.  She can be reached at 617-722-1640 or at Karen.e.spilka@state.ma.us    Her district includes Ashland, Holliston, Hopkington, Natick, Framingham, Franklin and Medway.

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Foal Registrations

Foals registered with the Department of Agriculture as Mass breds whose foaling dates are after Jan 1, 2004 will be receiving official certificates from MTBA which should be affixed to foal papers.