Readers oppose publicly-owned grocery stores in Boston. Here's why.

Readers Oppose Publicly-Owned Grocery Stores in Boston

Readers have expressed strong opinions on the idea of city-run grocery stores, questioning its potential to address food insecurity.

The Boston City Council is considering opening publicly-owned grocery stores, but many readers are not convinced it's the right solution.

“There is no way that city government could efficiently run a grocery store at the kind of scale that’s being discussed,”

reader TF in Boston wrote, suggesting that partnering with an existing grocery operator might be a better use of funds.

Despite the council's support for a hearing order on publicly-owned grocery stores, readers remain skeptical about the plan's effectiveness.

Author's summary: Readers reject city-run grocery stores in Boston.

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Boston.com Boston.com — 2025-10-15