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Eastern Standard, a Kenmore Square stalwart, may be closing for good – The Boston Globe

The Eastern Standard story is an example of the chess game playing out across the city, with restaurants hit hard and a wave of closings underway. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/25/business/eastern-standard-kenmore-square-stalwart-may-be-closing-good/

GoLocalProv | Rhode Islanders Find Success in MA Cannabis Market While RI Stalls

A group of Rhode Island-based cannabis cultivators has found what they say has been “incredible” success in the Massachusetts market — after being frustrated by what they say is Rhode Island’s lack of strategy — and market — for cultivators. — Read on http://www.golocalprov.com/news/rhode-islanders-find-success-in-ma-cannabis-market-while-ri-stalls

City officials to do random inspections in North End after numerous complaints about outdoor dining – The Boston Globe

The Licensing Board made the announcement during a virtual meeting Wednesday. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/24/nation/city-officials-do-random-inspections-north-end-after-numerous-complaints-about-outdoor-dining/

The Commission Approves Detailed Health and Safety Requirements for Casino Reopening – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The Commission Approves Detailed Health and Safety Requirements for Casino Reopening – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/the-commission-approves-detailed-health-and-safety-requirements-for-casino-reopening/

How are Massachusetts breweries faring since the state began to reopen? – The Boston Globe

Brewery owners describe the adjustment to the new normal of outdoor seating and the scramble that has taken place to welcome guests back. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/23/lifestyle/how-are-massachusetts-breweries-faring-since-state-began-reopen/

Boston Licensing Board to hold ‘emergency hearing’ with North End restaurants about outdoor dining issues – The Boston Globe

The al fresco experience has led to problems in one of the city’s most popular dining areas. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/23/nation/boston-licensing-board-hold-emergency-meeting-with-north-end-restaurants-about-outdoor-dining-issues/

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Sales Tax Holiday To Take Place August 29-30 | Mass.gov

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the annual sales tax-free weekend will take place the weekend of August 29-30. This marks the second sales tax holiday held under the new law signed by Governor Baker in 2018 that made the weekend an annual occurrence. “The annual sales tax holiday is an opportunity for us to …

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Massachusetts Casino Gaming Revenue Supports Statewide Art and Education Programs, Providing More Than $3 Million in Local Grant Awards through Mass. Cultural Council – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Massachusetts Casino Gaming Revenue Supports Statewide Art and Education Programs, Providing More Than $3 Million in Local Grant Awards through Mass. Cultural Council – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/massachusetts-casino-gaming-revenue-supports-statewide-art-and-education-programs-providing-more-than-3-million-in-local-grant-awards-through-mass-cultural-council/