Crime & Safety
Wayland Liquor Store Gets Probation For Serving Underage Patron
The store has a long history of having no offenses, so the chief recommended just probation for this first offense.
WAYLAND, MA—A local liquor store got a minor penalty after selling alcohol to a minor.
A liquor license violation hearing was held at the Wayland Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 12 in which Lavin's Liquors was brought before the board, Police Chief Patrick Swanick and Detective Jamie Berger. Store owners Bob and Patty Lavin came before the board.
Detective Berger had supervised the compliance checks and explained what happened to the board, sharing the photo of the underaged person who was able to buy alcohol.
Considering that the Lavins had been in business for many years, and a long record of compliance, the chief recommended a year's probation for the first offense, which started immediately.
If there is an infraction during the probation, it would result in the loss of a license for a day or more.
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