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us-culture1 hour ago•8 min saved

Greenfield Bar Faces Closure After Mask Policy Shift Triggers Community Backlash

Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faces potential closure after lifting its mask mandate for one night a week to boost revenue. The move sparked intense backlash from local queer and disabled patrons, who labeled the change a 'mass disabling event' and organized a boycott. The bar, which opened in 2025 with strict accessibility rules, is now financially struggling, with the remaining owner facing unpaid rent and a $50,000 loan.

via Fox News|

#accessibility #boycott #greenfield-ma

local-news9 hours ago•2 min saved

Massachusetts Bar Faces Financial Ruin After Mask Policy Shift Triggers Community Backlash

Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is facing closure after a decision to make masks optional on Saturdays sparked a severe community boycott. The bar, which opened in 2025 with strict accessibility rules, attempted to boost revenue by relaxing its mask mandate for one night a week. This move triggered intense outrage from local queer and disabled patrons, who labeled the change a 'mass disabling event.' The backlash led to empty venues, unpaid bills, and the departure of two of the three owners, leaving the remaining owner, Jackie Matellian, struggling to pay rent and staff.

via New York Post|

#business-crisis #community-conflict #disability-rights