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5 Worcester package stores accused of selling to minors

  • Posted by Worcester News June 24, 2021 - Filed in News - 3,856 views

    Five package stores in Worcester face violation hearings today for selling alcohol to underage patrons.

    The five are slated to come before the Worcester License Commission when it meets at 10 a.m. at City Hall. All are on the agenda for today’s meeting.

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    The alleged violators are:

    • Harrahy’s, 107 Ward Street
    • McGovern’s Package Store, 82 Millbury Street
    • Big Bob’s Wine and Spirits, 501 Southbridge Street
    • Webster Square Package Store, 1014 Main Street
    • One Stop Beer & Wine, 147A Highland Street (pictured above)

    All are accused of violating rules 6 and 21 of the city’s Rules and Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages Not Consumed on the Premises.

    Rule 6 states: “Sales TO persons under 21 are punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (Chapter 138, Section 34).”

    Rule 21 states: “Managers of all licensed liquor establishments shall be responsible for all violations or infractions of the law occurring on the premises whether present or not. The licensee is responsible for any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind taking place on license premises whether present or not.”

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