Boston Extends Outdoor Dining Through December 31 Except In North End

BOSTON (CBS) – Outdoor dining in Boston has been extended one month to December 31, but not for everyone.

Mayor Michelle Wu signed the policy Wednesday morning, impacting more than 400 businesses in Boston.

Read: Boston Outdoor Dining Extension

The order excludes the North End, which concluded outdoor dining on November 1.

Outdoor dining on private patios and city streets was set to expire December 1.

The city blames construction, parking, and traffic issues for closing North End dining early.