PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) - Organized opposition to a casino in Palmer surfaced Saturday.

The citizens for Palmer to reject casino gambling opened their headquarters Saturday afternoon. The group displayed the messages they hope will help them during the town's casino referendum in November.

Jean Andresen of Palmer told 22News, “We feel that this town is too small for a casino. The site is right in the middle of the schools and a lot of residences. It will just decimate our town.”

Mohegan Sun hopes to build a nearly one billion dollar resort casino off Route 32 not far from the Palmer turnpike entrance.