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Mansfield Pharmacy to Sell Alcohol, Find Waldo in Dedham Square, and More
Identified as an unprofitable store "not meeting company goals," the Shaw's in Stoughton will close by August 3, the supermarket chain announced Monday.
The Stoughton Shaw's, located at 666 Washington St., is one of six local stores the company will close by that date (the others are Fall River, Fairhaven, Taunton, and Westerly, RI and Woonsocket, RI), according to the Boston Globe.
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Soon, Mansfield residents may be able to get some wine with their medicine. On July 10, the selectmen voted 3-1-1 to allow Lauretta Okoye to sell alcohol at her business Community Care Pharmacy to open at 214 Rumford Avenue. The liquor license was the final one available.
Chairman Jess Apowitz voted no and selectmen Doug Annino abstained from voting because he helped design the building.
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Selectman Olivier Kozlowski was not sure of the need for another liquor store with at least four in a half-mile radius but was willing to give the business a chance.
“While it’s new to me, if that’s the business model that you are contemplating, it’s not government's place to say we hate your business model,” Kozlowski said.Seekonk State Rep Pushes For Bill to Allow Earlier Sunday Liquor Sales
Seekonk State Rep. Steve Howitt is hoping a bill he introduced at the state house will help area liquor stores stay on par with bordering Rhode Island.
Find Waldo in Dedham Square
Where's Waldo? In Dedham Square, of course. The Blue Bunny Bookstore is hosting a hunt throughout Dedham Square to find the famous children’s book character in the red and white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs.
Waldo figures will be hidden in twenty different local businesses throughout Dedham Square this month, and those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more.
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