It is the same way here in NH regarding town meetings.
What I see as a result of this is the stores in Concord lose revenue to retailers in surrounding towns. People will still buy bottled water. I always keep a case in the basement that I buy at Market Basket when it goes on sale for $2.99/case.
Was their a problem with people not recycling the bottles ?
I assume there is no deposit on water bottles in Ma like there is on soda, beer and other beverage botles and cans.
their should be there
No deposit on water or juice, only carbonated beverages. Guess what happens to unclaimed deposits? Yup, the state takes it.