NATICK A war of words has erupted between a resident and a local liquor store.
“It’s really manipulative,” said Martha Paynter, referring to an action taken by Nine East Wine Emporium, located on 6 Worcester St. (Rte. 9), near the Wellesley line.
“That’s not true. There’s no way we’re being manipulative,” said Debbie Otey, wine manager at Nine East.
The dispute centers on an effort by Nine East to convert its liquor store into a retail marijuana business. Otey said the change is necessary due to increased competition from other liquor stores nearby.
Some residents who live near the Wellesley line don’t want retail marijuana near their homes. They have said such a business would hurt property values and bring increased traffic, noise and loitering.