POR 2026-130 · Agenda item attachment · Jun 22 2026

POR 2026-130 FIRST IN COUNCIL June 22, 2026 City of Cambridge VICE MAYOR AZEEM MAYOR SIDDIQUI COUNCILLOR AL-ZUBI COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge recently opted in to temporary measures authorized by state law, effective through July 31, 2026, to extend last call for alcohol service to 3:00 a.m. and to permit alcohol-to-go consumption within designated public outdoor districts; and WHEREAS: These measures were adopted to support local businesses and enhance the visitor and resident experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations; and WHEREAS: Cambridge’s nighttime economy and cultural districts benefit from flexible, modernized alcohol service policies; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the City of Cambridge go on record in support of granting municipalities full and permanent authority to set their own last call hours and outdoor consumption policies so that Cambridge and other cities retain the flexibility to expand, modify, or roll back these policies as community needs evolve; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to evaluate the impacts of the temporary extended last call and public outdoor drinking district measures during the authorization period, consult with the License Commission, Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant stakeholders on the feasibility and desirability of making these measures permanent, and identify any necessary changes or actions required for implementation beyond the current authorization; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations no later than October 1, 2026.

A true copy; ATTEST:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk

City of Cambridge That the City Manager is requested to evaluate the impacts of the temporary extended last call and public outdoor drinking district measures during the authorization period, consult with the License Commission, Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant stakeholders on the feasibility and desirability of making these measures permanent, and identify any necessary changes or actions required for implementation beyond the current authorization.