Massachusetts Enables 3 a.m. Last Calls and Public Drinking Zones This Summer
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Massachusetts lawmakers signed a temporary bill allowing towns to create designated public drinking zones and extend alcohol service to 3 a.m. this summer, with local opt-in and a sunset at the end of July. Gov. Healey says the measure will support celebrations around the World Cup and other events, and the bill includes a required study on its effects. The package also notes Clover restaurant reopenings and a program to provide World Cup tickets to local kids.
Topics:sports#late-night-last-calls-3-am#local#massachusetts-law#opt-in-towns#public-drinking-zones#world-cup-celebrations
- Massachusetts passes law to allow later last calls and public drinking zones this summer WBUR
- States are pushing back last call for the World Cup. Bar owners aren’t elated. The Washington Post
- Healey signs bill allowing bars to stay open later through July WHDH
- Governor Healey signs bill allowing 3 a.m. last call for the World Cup, expanding public drinking through July The Boston Globe
- Last call is extended statewide, but questions about how it works remain NBC Boston
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