Board members have been split on how much, if at all, they should consider business concerns as they seek to protect public health.
Current rules prohibit two businesses to sell tobacco within 500 feet of each other.
Under a proposed change, a retailer selling tobacco for carryout use could be within 500 feet of a smoking bar.
The board is also considering shorter license suspens… [5179 chars]
Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | Published: 2026-04-07T14:46:43Z
Credit: Worcester Telegram & Gazette
