City Council Committees on Government Operations and Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events Joint Hearing on Dockets #1236 and #1544

Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Till 3AM . 

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Brian Worrell, Julia M. Mejia, and Ruthzee Louijeune, and was referred to the Committee on June 18, 2026.

Order for a hearing to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy.  

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell, and was referred to the Committee on August 3, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance In accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.

Public Testimony

Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  Dockets #1236, #1554 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.go@boston.gov ccc.ac@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  (617) 635-1711

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv