Don’t quote me on this
Some interesting happenings in the local booze and boobies markets today, with the City Council Public Safety Committee moving to amend our adult entertainment zoning in such a way that I may be forced to start wearing pants in my own shower. But the interesting thing about today’s coverage in the T&G was not the amendment coverage itself, but one tiny little detail which appears to be the lynch pin in the cities argument.
Back in Jan, when all this was kicking up, Zoback over at WoMag crafted a great story laying out exactly what is at play in this debate. He included a quote from a memo to City Manager O’Brien from Chief Gemme which stated:
“My concern is with the criminal activities associated with adult entertainment establishments. Numerous studies have shown that there is an increase in criminal behavior in the areas surrounding adult entertainment establishments and that [...]
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In other news…
Worcester hero to the stupid Henry Ventura Landa, who was accused last month of urinating on Wrangler brand jeans in a local Wal-Mart has had his case continued without a finding. Now personal feelings on Wal-Mart and Wrangler brand jeans aside, I’m not sure this is the appropriate use of the CWOF plea. Personally, […]
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Free is always the best way to sell
This past Friday I made a quick stop at Mass Liquor on Chandler St in Worcester to stock up for the weekend. While wandering around between their wines and impressive selection of craft beer I noticed an attractive woman in her twenties standing awkwardly in the middle of the store. Since I was […]
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