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Peabody council opts in to extend liquor hours for FIFA World Cup period
Summary
The council voted 11–0 to allow municipalities to opt in to the governor's authorization for extended liquor hours (up to 3 a.m.) during July for FIFA World Cup events, leaving actual licensing and notification to the licensing board and ABC processes.
On June 25 the Peabody City Council voted unanimously to opt into the governor's June 8 authorization allowing municipalities to extend liquor hours through July for FIFA World Cup celebrations.
Councilor Rosignol introduced the proposal, noting the authorization leaves details to local licensing boards and requires establishments to notify the ABC and public safety. "The governor is allowing this because of the FIFA World Cup," Rosignol said, and the council discussed whether to permit hours up to 2 a.m. or up to 3 a.m.; several councilors advocated full allowance to avoid losing business to neighboring cities.
The council voted 11–0 to adopt the authorization enabling local licensees to seek extended hours; councilors emphasized that licensing approvals and public‑safety notices remain separate steps handled by the licensing board and state ABC processes.
