Boston Politics
Wu outlines restaurant permit changes, names new licensing chair
Wu’s restaurant permitting plan targets takeout zoning approvals and lengthy waits, alongside a change in Boston’s licensing leadership.
October 27, 2026
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Wu outlines restaurant permit changes, names new licensing chair
Wu’s restaurant permitting plan targets takeout zoning approvals and lengthy waits, alongside a change in Boston’s licensing leadership.
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