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Ava Callender Concepcion

Chair of the Boston Licensing Board and executive director of the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing (MOCAL)

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

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Boston removes takeout permit step, replaces licensing chair

Rule Changes

Newly appointed; replaces Kathleen Joyce

A new restaurant in Boston could open in two weeks instead of four months. Mayor Michelle Wu announced October 27 that the city will drop the zoning-board approval currently required for takeout service, cutting a major step from the permitting process.

Updated Oct 28