The matter will be discussed at Wednesday's City Council meeting. Arroyo is asking representatives from the Boston Public Health Commission and the Licensing Board to come before the council to discuss the benefits a ban could have on public health.
City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has filed an order calling for a hearing on a potential ban on the sale of miniature alcohol bottles, commonly known as"nips," in Boston.
Neighboring cities like Chelsea and Newton and towns like Falmouth, Wareham and Mashpee already have similar bans in place.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
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