16:40Domino’s Pizza, located on Old Colony Avenue, sought board approval to extend its delivery service hours to 3:00 a.m. The representative for Domino’s emphasized the importance of late-night food access, highlighting the franchise’s global success largely attributed to its delivery model. He argued that extending hours would meet the needs of overnight workers, such as those from the Boston postal annex, who currently have limited food options during their shifts.

Residents and local officials presented mixed reactions. While some community members expressed support for the proposal, others, including representatives from the Andrew Square Civic Association and Councilor Flynn’s office, voiced objections. The opposition centered around potential disturbances from delivery operations and concerns about exacerbating existing vagrancy issues. A letter of opposition from the civic association was submitted to the board.

One board member redirected the discussion to public comments, acknowledging the potential for opposition. The applicant clarified that although the store would be closed to the public with lights and signage turned off, delivery operations would continue during the extended hours. Despite assurance of minimal disruption, the board took the matter under advisement.

0:12In another notable agenda item, Driver Seat LLC, doing business as Boston Halal, applied for a common victualer license on Commonwealth Avenue. The proposed restaurant aims to offer New York-style street food with an Indian Mediterranean twist, featuring a dining area with 44 seats and a seasonal patio. The restaurant sought approval to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., capitalizing on its proximity to a nearby campus.

The manager, Babu Koganti, presented the concept and stressed the importance of late-night hours for student patrons. Commissioner Curran inquired about the previous establishment’s operating hours, confirming the intent to include takeout and delivery services. The board opted to take the application under advisement, reflecting its standard practice of careful review.

31:36The meeting also addressed Dynasty Restaurant’s request to extend its operating hours. Located on Hudson Street, the restaurant proposed new hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Sundays. Attorney Chung Lee, representing Dynasty Restaurant, highlighted the establishment’s positive standing in the Chinatown community and the demand for extended hours due to patrons’ work schedules. Despite general support from the mayor’s office, Councilor Flynn’s office opposed the change, citing potential noise and trash-related issues. The board took this matter under advisement for further deliberation.

16:40Additional agenda items included several requests for changes in management at various establishments. Sushi Washing Inc., Trader Joe’s, Hilton Boston Back Bay, Margaritaville, and Golden Naga Inc. all presented petitions for managerial adjustments, which the board considered routine, taking them under advisement without debate.

31:36The board also reviewed a transfer request from Huntington Market Inc., seeking to downsize and transfer its retail package store license to Symphony Liquor Inc. This item, along with the transfer of an all alcoholic beverages license by J Ajb Inc. to Sanada Alon LLC, was taken under advisement for further evaluation.