Boston eyes city-run groceries to fight food insecurity, but skeptics remain doubtful

Boston officials are weighing whether the city should open government-owned grocery stores to make fresh, affordable food more accessible — an idea that’s gaining traction in New York City.After holding a hearing earlier this month, city councilors agreed to study how other cities have implemented municipal markets to close gaps in food access.Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Liz Breadon, who called for the hearing, did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital.ATLANTA’S CITY-RUN GROCERY SEES EARLY SUCCESS, SPARKING DEBATE OVER GOVERNMENT’S ROLEWhile Boston leaders are