The Board ordered Country Farms to suspend tobacco sales for two days within 30 days after a second violation involving a sale to a minor; the business had already paid a $2,000 fine.
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Country Farms must stop selling tobacco for two days as an additional penalty for its second violation under the town’s tobacco-sales rules. The Board also approved two auto-dealer licenses, a restaurant license, a store-manager change, and permission to install a utility pole on Buffinton Street and County Street. Members assigned responsibility for several Town Meeting warrant articles and discussed planning for the 2026 annual town election.
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Approved a two-day suspension of tobacco sales at Country Farms, to occur within 30 days, following a second violation for selling tobacco to a person under the minimum legal sales age.
Approved a Class II Auto Dealers License for Three Dad’s Auto Sales Inc. at 4052 County Street by a 2-1 vote, subject to new site plans submitted January 6, 2026.
Approved a Class II Auto Dealers License for Rally Motors LLC at 1905 Wilbur Avenue by unanimous vote; no vehicle repairs will be performed on site.
Approved a change of manager at Somerset Country Store from Bansi Patel to Smit Patel.
Approved a Common Victualler License for South Coast Hospitality LLC, doing business as Fairfield Inn & Suites, for continental breakfast service.
Approved the petition to install one pole on Buffinton Street and County Street.
Approved the November 25 and December 4, 2025, Board of Selectmen meeting minutes.
Assigned Board members responsibility for Town Meeting warrant articles 1, 4, 9, and 11 and discussed early-voting recommendations for the 2026 annual town election.
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