Jane Rothchild, a hearing officer for the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, said that the casino should receive a waterfront development permit if it complies with certain conditions, such as adding ferry service, a fishing pier, and a kayak and canoe launch near the casino. But the recommendation Friday represents a major step forward for the stalled project, because Somerville’s objection is the last significant hurdle remaining to the casino, which received a state license two years ago. The final decision on the permit lies with DEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg, who is expected to make a ruling in the coming weeks. The Wynn Resorts casino secured a key victory Friday, as a state environmental official recommended that the $2.1 billion project on the banks of the Mystic River clear its final regulatory hurdle, a permit that had been challenged by the City of Somerville.
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