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Request for a public hearing

Hold nighttime economy hearing in Boston on licensing

Last activity August 6, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Introduced

    August 3, 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 to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy, including late-night licensing, alcohol-service hours, and public-space activation. The hearing will consider lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events, with invited testimony from city offices, operators, workers, neighborhood groups, and residents.

Affects Residents, Workers, Small businesses, and Artists

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

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

About Small Business & Licensing , Labor & Workforce and Parks & Public Space

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell as original co-sponsors.

Timeline

  1. August 5, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events.