The Boston Licensing Board announced Tuesday that it will postpone its decision on an all‑alcohol liquor license sought by the operators of the Cambria Hotel Boston Logan, located at 155 Porter Street in East Boston. The deferral comes as the board seeks to review additional liquor‑license applications pending in the 02128 zip code before finalizing any award.
The delay follows a 2024 directive from the Massachusetts state legislature that assigned fifteen liquor licenses to each of Boston’s thirteen zip codes. That allocation has prompted the board to evaluate a large pool of requests, including nine applications for full‑alcohol licenses and six for beer‑and‑wine only permits per zip code. The Cambria Hotel’s request falls within the category of an all‑alcohol license, which the board has placed on hold while it assesses other proposals in the same area.
Board officials indicated that the postponement is intended to ensure a comprehensive review of all competing applications in the East Boston district. By considering the broader set of proposals, the board aims to allocate the limited number of licenses in a manner consistent with the legislative framework established two years ago.
The Cambria Hotel, a new development in the neighborhood, had anticipated receiving the license to serve a full range of alcoholic beverages to guests and event patrons. The operators have not provided a new timeline for when a final decision might be rendered.
Stakeholders in the 02128 zip code, which includes a mix of residential and commercial properties, will continue to await the board’s determination. The outcome will affect not only the Cambria Hotel but also other businesses awaiting similar approvals under the state‑mandated licensing caps.
The Boston Licensing Board has not set a specific date for revisiting the Cambria Hotel’s application, noting that it will reconvene after completing its review of the remaining submissions in the area.