A Gong Cha bubble tea shop in South Boston faced pushback over proposed hours but won zoning approval.
Why it matters: Businesses face resistance when trying to stay open past Boston’s early closing culture.
- City officials often weigh community input when reviewing changes to commercial districts.
What’s happening: The chain tea shop will serve bubble tea, waffles and ice cream with a 20-seat capacity in a newly constructed mixed-use building at 120-126 Emerson Street, near the corner of Broadway.
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- Owners wanted to operate from 10am to 11pm but cut back to a 9:30pm closing after the…