42 Somerville Restaurants To Have Outdoor Dining Considered

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Licensing Commission on Wednesday will consider the approval of all current outdoor seating license holders to open for outdoor dining. There are currently 42 existing license holders, according to the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.

Approval will only be for the placement of outdoor seating on public and private property. It does not approve any other aspect of the current license.

If approved, restaurants will be able to open immediately under Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Baker's reopening plan. Current license holders will be allowed to reduce their hours of operation without notifying the Licensing Commission.

New applications for outdoor dining are due Wednesday, to be heard by the Licensing Commission Friday, the Chamber of Commerce said. All license holders must follow COVID-19 protocols or risk suspension or revocation of their license.