Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants local governments to allow their bars and restaurants to move their last calls later to boost economic activity around the eight World Cup matches set for East Rutherford this summer.
Sherrill appeared at Mulligan’s Pub in Hoboken on Monday to highlight new guidance from the state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control that advises liquor licensees to reach out to local officials if they want to open for longer hours to make the most of World Cup tourism and viewership.
“New Jersey is home to so many vibrant communities, and the World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for people across our state to come together, celebrate, and enjoy everything that makes New Jersey special,” Sherrill said in a statement…