. This episode of Small Town Big Racing in Massachusetts includes an in-depth discussion with Cara Wilczynski about the potential financial impact of the proposal set forth by Commonwealth Equine Agricultural Center, owned by Commonwealth Racing and New England Horse Park.

Specifically, we dig in and explore the potential benefits and changes that the promised $500,000 included in the initial draft of the host community agreement (HCA) and what that $500,000 could do for our town.

We also explore the importance of embracing positive financial habits as a town and what other financial changes could potentially happen, including tax shifts, property values, and so much more.

If you are looking to do your due diligence and better understand the financial impact of this proposal, don't miss listening to this episode.

Related Resources and Links:

Download the COMPLETE proposal here

The draft HCA is available here

Hardwick Villages for Responsible Growth:Save Gurnsey Dell & Hardwick's Rural Living

Sustainable Financial Growth for Hardwick MA:

Example of a similar Small town -- Warren, MA that was able to obtain federal funding for infrastructure improvements, Jobs etc

Here are some cost estimates for an ambulance:

·  Ambulance $90,000 - $400,000 (~10 years if new, <5 for refurbished)

·  Payroll $297,000 $816/day Staffing 2 on site EMT”S plus 2-4

other staff (not including holidays, not including the cost of a paramedic either – which is more $$)

·  Medical Supplies $150,000+

·  Insurances $20,000 Benefits, Auto, Liability

·  Equipment $75,000 GPS, phone/internet, Safety, tools, gasoline,

·  gloves

·  Rent $50,000 Garage, utilities, employee barracks,

·  Sundry $75,000 office supplies, signage, furniture, computers, telephones, website, marketing, legal expenses for permits, software, television etc

If anyone has any questions or would like to have a conversation about the proposal, please reach out to Cara Wilczynski at [email protected].