Town officials shut down a boy’s ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followed
As a kid, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of setting up a small business venture, whether it’s a lemonade stand, selling rocks, or making homemade ice cream. It’s a way to learn about entrepreneurship, finances, and maybe even giving back to your community. So when I heard about Danny Doherty, a 12-year-old boy who decided to open an ice cream stand to raise money for his brother’s hockey team, I was struck by his ambition and generosity.
However, this heartwarming story took a surprising turn when town officials shut down Danny’s ice cream stand, citing violations of the Massachusetts Food Code.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker