Stop & Save

Stop & Save is a local convenience store/​gas station that’s kind of a paradox. I used to find myself wanting to stop there but knowing in my mind I’d probably be better off going elsewhere. The store owner or his wife are the sole employees, with the exception of the occasional stand-​in, very nice people. They always refer to me as «boss.» The store is decent in size with a pretty good food selection for a gas station, but if I had to guess I’d say the majority of their business is lottery, tobacco and gas (in that order). The store also has a walk-​in humidor with a great selection and decent pricing which I availed myself of from time to time. There are a few reasons I didn’t go to this store very often. First off the store is very dusty and dirty and also cluttered. Second, the snacks and food there are clearly overpriced. I’d seen other stores where snacks were obviously ticketed above retail, but this store apparently has no regard for even those prices! At this point they should change the name to Stop & PAY. Thirdly I don’t know how many occasions I’d stop in to buy a snack and far too many of them were past expiration date. I’d tell the owner this and the next time I came back it was still the case! Not only is that dishonest but you think he would be embarrassed by it! I’d mainly recommend this store if you need gas or cigars, if you plan to pop in and out, or if like every other loser in Massachusetts you like to sit in your car all day playing scratch tickets.