Healey Signs Off on 225 New Boston Liquor Licenses
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Wednesday giving Boston 225 more alcohol licenses, the majority of which are expected to boost economic development in 13 targeted ZIP codes.
Lawmakers Draft Compromise on Boston Liquor License Expansion
Lawmakers appear ready to close the tab on a heady expansion of available alcohol licenses in Boston, with House and Senate negotiators filing a compromise Tuesday afternoon.
Boston Bill Targets 250 Liquor Licenses for Neighborhoods
Legislators grilled Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials for more than an hour Monday over a home rule petition that would dramatically expand the volume of liquor licenses in low-income, marginalized communities.
Campbell Proposes Waiving Liquor License Fees
Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell called for waiving liquor license fees in 2022 and a 15-percent cap on Uber Eats-style delivery service fees as part of a platform to help the city’s restaurant industry recover from the pandemic.
