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Understanding Massachusetts Drinking Laws on Your Trip to Boston

April 25, 2014 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Boston is an exciting city that over 12 million tourists visit each year. One of the premier attractions of the city is its fine ales. You may already be planning your trip to the Samuel Adams brewery or some of the city’s other awesome drinking destinations. However, it is a good idea to learn more about the state’s drinking laws first. Here are some things that you will want to know before your trip.

Understand the Legal Drinking Age

Most people assume that the legal drinking age in Massachusetts (and most other states) is 21. However, the state’s drinking laws are a bit more detailed. There are a variety of occasions when people under the age of 21 are allowed to consume alcohol in Massachusetts. Here are some exceptions that you should be aware of:

  • Minors are located on public premises specifically dedicated to selling alcohol and have parental consent.
  • They are on any private premises that sell alcohol with parental consent.
  • They are drinking alcohol for religious or medical reasons.

The court is currently deciding whether the laws need to be clarified, because most citizens clearly aren’t aware of these exceptions. However, anyone under 21 is encouraged to speak with a lawyer before consuming alcohol anywhere in the state.

Know When Alcohol Sales Are Banned

There are a few times during the year when stores are prohibited from selling alcohol. You will want to be aware of these restrictions so that you can buy alcohol on other dates. Here are some days that you will not be able to purchase alcohol at a liquor store or bar:

  • Memorial Day
  • Election Day during polling hours
  • Christmas Day (or the day after if Christmas was on a Sunday)

Many people are discouraged by these restrictions, but they may be overturned in the future. Massachusetts used to have pretty strict drinking laws, but they are becoming increasingly liberal with them. Until 2006, it was actually illegal to purchase liquor on a Sunday, but Mitt Romney signed a bill to overturn that restriction.

Restrictions for On-Premise Drinking

Massachusetts also has some restrictions for onsite drinking. Here are some that you will need to be aware of:

  • Massachusetts doesn’t allow bars to give customers discounts on drinks during Happy Hour. However, they are allowed to offer discounts on food.
  • The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission states that bars and other drinking establishments are prohibited from allowing their patrons to play drinking games. You can still play a game of beer pong with water though.
  • Last call is at 2 am, but some cities may require bars to stop selling before.

It is important to be aware of these policies before starting the search for a proper pint in Boston. You may want to consider playing drinking games with your friends or buying beer at one of the state liquor stores if they are too much of a hassle. However, there are still plenty of great reasons to check out Boston’s breweries and these regulations aren’t as much of an issue when you get used to them.

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Summertime Showers Bring Rainbows: Wordless Wednesday

July 31, 2013 by Ashley Leave a Comment

I am going to try to keep this as Wordless as is possible for me.  I love rainbows and those unexpected ones that you see in the middle of summer when a quick little rain shower passes through town are the best.  It is one amazing thing that really brighten and up-lift your day even if it is a hard day.

rainbowsThese two rainbows occurred on the same day after two different summer storms.  The first one was in the morning while the second one was around 4 in the afternoon.  I love seeing the differences you can see in one day.

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Do you love rainbows, too?

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Work And Sunsets- A Wordless Wednesday Post

July 17, 2013 by Ashley Leave a Comment

This week as my last minute Wordless Wednesday post I thought I would share with you all a couple of pictures that I have taken in the past couple of weeks outside of my work.   I managed to snap two beautiful sunset pictures as I left work the last two Mondays leaving the office around 9PM EST.  The final picture is one ofthe building that I work in.  You can even see the windows to our office.  🙂  I hope you enjoy.

 

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The parking lot during a sunset after a rainy, rainy day.

 

This is the medical office building that I work in.  My doctor's office is located on the first floor.
This is the medical office building that I work in. My doctor’s office is located on the first floor.

 

Another wonderful shot from the parking lot.  I love all the treesin the background.
Another wonderful shot from the parking lot. I love all the treesin the background.

 

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Independence Day Or 4th Of July

July 4, 2013 by Ashley 2 Comments

TCBThe 4th of July, is it just another day on the calendar?  I keep seeing people say ‘Happy 4th of July’ and it makes me think.  Is that what this holiday has really come to?  It feels like everyone just sees today as being a day where you spend time with your family, cook out, and watch the firework show.  The question that I pose here today is this… Do you know the meaning behind Independence Day and why we as Americans celebrate it?

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Now, that you have been thinking about this question I want to leave you with a few more things to think about.  The first of which is that our fore fathers signed their death warrants when they signed the Declaration of Independence.   They stood up against their country and their leader and declared that they were free of the King’s reign.  It was not something that they took lightly and it shouldn’t be taken lightly today.

The historical documents that built this country needed to be remembered.  I am tired of people forgetting what it is that our country was built on.  Remember our Freedoms today.  Remember our Constitution.  Remember our Bill of Rights.  It is the foundation that this country was built on.  We need to get control of our freedoms again.  Stop giving them to other people and have them control our lives.

I want you to take a moment now and watch this YouTube video.  It made me sad to see the answers to this guys questions about what Independence Day is.  I would love your feedback at the end of this post.  I want to see what you all are thinking.

We were once a nation of Independent people. Who took pride in being self-sufficient.  If we do not return to that we are doomed to be slaves.  Remember what Independence Day is about. Those men that signed that document signed their death warrant.  It is time for We the People to sacrifice again to restore this once great Nation of independent free willed people.

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I Am Taking Back My Freedom Today!

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