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Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on Boston cruise industry importance and impact

Last activity February 12, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council has referred this matter to a committee to hold a hearing on the importance of the cruise industry in Boston. Massport operates Flynn Cruiseport and other facilities; the 2024 economic impact report cites $256 million in economic activity and more than 3,000 jobs. The hearing may discuss port improvements and emissions reductions from planned shore power investments.

Affects local businesses, restaurant workers, hotel workers, and residents

In South Boston

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation

About Transportation & Streets , Environment & Climate and Small Business & Licensing

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss the importance of the cruise industry in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. February 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council