Harvard Square block closing to traffic for outdoor dining, pedestrians
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
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There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Restaurants will be able to put tables on sidewalks and parking spaces without blocking traffic. Outdoor dining will be in place from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.
A restaurant owner in Boston's North End says he's running for mayor because he wants to change the city's outdoor dining rules.
A restaurant owner in Boston's North End announced he'll be running for mayor in 2025 and he'll be focused on returning outdoor dining to the neighborhood. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A sidewalk expansion project in Swampscott will create permanent room for outdoor dining through a state grant.
A sidewalk expansion project in Swampscott will allow for more outdoor dining. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Outdoor dining is returning to Moody Street in Waltham this year but the street won't be closed to traffic, leaving business owners in the area divided.
Outdoor dining is returning to Moody Street in Waltham this year but the street won't be closed to traffic, leaving business owners in the area divided. WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
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Outdoor dining will only be allowed from Thursday night to early Monday morning throughout the season.
Outdoor dining will only be allowed from Thursday evening to early Monday morning.
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