On October 14, 2026, a New York take‑out burger chain asked the Boston Licensing Board to permit its Perkins Square outlet in South Boston to remain open until 2 a.m., extending the current 11 p.m. closing time. Residents of the neighborhood and City Councilor Ed Flynn opposed the request, saying the later hour is too late for the area.
The outlet has been operating for only a few months, and the licensing board regularly reviews applications for extended operating hours.