Request for a public hearing
Review 225 New Liquor Licenses Distribution
Last activity February 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
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Introduced
January 23, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
This matter requests an annual hearing to review how Boston’s 225 new liquor licenses are distributed and to assess ongoing support for restaurateurs. It emphasizes transparency, data tracking, and equitable access, with a focus on outreach, multilingual resources, and business guidance for entrepreneurs in underrepresented neighborhoods.
Affects restaurateurs and small business owners in Boston neighborhoods
In Mattapan , Dorchester and Roxbury
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Labor and Economic Development
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Official title
Order for a hearing to review the distribution of Boston's 225 new liquor licenses and provide ongoing support to restaurateurs.
Timeline
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January 28, 2026
Referred to
City Council