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Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on World Cup activations in Boston neighborhoods

Last activity March 20, 2026 (6 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 23, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council referred this matter to a committee for a hearing to examine plans for World Cup neighborhood activations in Boston. The hearing would cover satellite watch zones, local programming, and engagement with neighborhood groups and small businesses to ensure broad participation citywide during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Affects small businesses owned by people of color, women-owned businesses, veterans, and locally owned enterprises

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

Now with the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events

About Parks & Public Space , Small Business & Licensing and Government Operations & Elections

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Official title

Order for a hearing to bring World Cup activations and economic activity to Boston neighborhoods.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council