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Boston Opens Two Downtown Drinking Zones, Extends Last Call

6/20/2026

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Boston opened two downtown open-container drinking zones that will operate through July 31, Mayor Michelle Wu announced.
Union-Marshall Street serves until midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Sunday; Temple Place serves until 11 p.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. Sunday.
Governor Maura Healey signed a law extending last call to 3 a.m.; businesses must sell drinks in labeled containers, limit customers to one 16-ounce beverage, bar outside alcohol, and officials may revoke participation for noise or overservice.

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Boston opened two downtown open-container drinking zones that will operate through July 31, Mayor Michelle Wu announced.
Union-Marshall Street serves until midnight weekdays and 9 p.m. Sunday; Temple Place serves until 11 p.m. weekdays and 9 p.m. Sunday.
Governor Maura Healey signed a law extending last call to 3 a.m.; businesses must sell drinks in labeled containers, limit customers to one 16-ounce beverage, bar outside alcohol, and officials may revoke participation for noise or overservice.