BOSTON —
Security screening technology from a Waltham-based company made its debut over the weekend at TD Garden in Boston, along with a new bag policy that appeared to catch many fans by surprise.
The bag policy, which took effect on Saturday, limits attendees to bags that are roughly the size of a postcard. The limit is 6 inches long, 4 inches tall and 1.5 inches thick.
Exceptions will be made for bags from the Boston Proshop, diaper bags and medical needs, the fine print states. Fans with bags that don't comply will be instructed to check their items for a $15 fee with The Mobile Locker Company on Legends Way.
While the bag policy took effect on Saturday, when the Boston Bruins played the Los Angeles Kings, it was posted by the venue across social media platforms on Sunday.
"Wow. Great work on the advanced notice of what will be wildly unpopular and inconvenient new policy for customers," said one response on social media.
Numerous responses questioned the practicality of such a small bag.
"Here's hoping my EpiPen can fit in something that small," said one response on social media.
Security screening technology from a Waltham-based company made its debut over the weekend at TD Garden in Boston, along with a new bag policy that appeared to catch many fans by surprise.
The bag policy, which took effect on Saturday, limits attendees to bags that are roughly the size of a postcard. The limit is 6 inches long, 4 inches tall and 1.5 inches thick.
Exceptions will be made for bags from the Boston Proshop, diaper bags and medical needs, the fine print states. Fans with bags that don't comply will be instructed to check their items for a $15 fee with The Mobile Locker Company on Legends Way.
While the bag policy took effect on Saturday, when the Boston Bruins played the Los Angeles Kings, it was posted by the venue across social media platforms on Sunday.
"Wow. Great work on the advanced notice of what will be wildly unpopular and inconvenient new policy for customers," said one response on social media.
Numerous responses questioned the practicality of such a small bag.
"Here's hoping my EpiPen can fit in something that small," said one response on social media.