Boston Outdoor Dining: North End Has to Wait Longer Than Rest of City – NECN
Updated on March 15, 2021 at 7:31 am NBC Universal, Inc. Restaurants in Boston's North End have to wait longer than the rest of the city to offer outdoor seating as spring fast approaches. Boston's outdoor dining program will begin on Monday, March 22 -- 10 days earlier than had originally been planned due to the weather forecast, Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday. But the city's North End has to wait until April 1, according to the Boston Licensing Board, which cited "high density" for the delay. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather....