The battle over Cape Cod’s stolen oysters isn’t over yet
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Boston Globe] By Adam Vaccaro - October 7, 2014 -
The owner of Joe’s Lobster Mart has dug in his heels and plans to fight on.
On Friday, the state issued a cease and desist order to Joe Vaudo, owner of the Sandwich retailer and wholesaler whose business received stolen oysters last year. The Department of Public Health moved to revoke the business’ license to buy and sell seafood.
Vaudo stood behind the market’s counter on Saturday afternoon while seven customers waited in line.
“We have an injunction against the state of Massachusetts right now,” Vaudo said, holding the paperwork in his hands. “That’s why we’re open. We plan on staying open."
If the revocation holds, it would effectively kill Vaudo’s business, which is said to amount to a few million dollars in revenue per year.
As of yesterday afternoon, a hearing is scheduled for this afternoon, but it could be delayed.
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