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Massachusetts Bar Faces Backlash After Changing Mask Policy

The Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has faced backlash after lifting its mask mandate for Saturday nights to improve business. Critics accused the bar of endangering disabled individuals, leading to calls for a boycott. The bar's owners have struggled financially, prompting the policy change, but attendance has remained low despite efforts to attract customers.

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The Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has faced backlash after lifting its mask mandate for Saturday nights to improve business. Critics accused the bar of endangering disabled individuals, leading to calls for a boycott. The bar's owners have struggled financially, prompting the policy change, but attendance has remained low despite efforts to attract customers.

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Massachusetts lesbian bar ignites fury after easing mask rules for one night a week

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Massachusetts Bar Faces Backlash After Changing Mask Policy