The West Warwick town council voted 4-1 to endorse the Narragansett Tribe's casino initiative after two hours of heated debate, The Providence Journal reports.

The town's approval was needed before the initiative was placed on the November ballot. Residents at a meeting last night argued over the impacts the casino might have on their community.

The ballot language reads: "Shall there be a casino in the Town of West Warwick operated by an affiliate of Harrah's Entertainment in association with the Narragansett Indian Tribe?"

Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) opposes the casino and says he will fight it in court.

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Council backs referendum on casino at heated session (The Providence Journal 8/4)
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