A recent delivery of thousands of dollars in grants will help 19 Boston area restaurants boost staffing and equipment and continue their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, owners tell the Herald.
A combination of residents' concerns and months-long traffic expected this summer prompted Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to impose restrictions on outdoor dining in the North End. The new policy is getting pushback from some businesses in the neighborhood.
North End restaurant owners are petitioning against the new "North End" program Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has instated, requiring establishments to pay fees to have outside seating. Many owners believe the cost for outside seating is unfair, too steep, and will be a detriment to keeping their businesses afloat.