The city council shot down a resolution Wednesday that would bar alcohol sales from White Stadium. Councilors Julia Mejia and Ed Flynn argued that White Stadium, as a Boston Public Schools facility, should be subject to all existing BPS policies – notably the prohibition of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.
“The entire White Stadium Fund parcel remains a BPS facility and a public school premises for purposes of maintenance, repair, and operations,” Mejia said. “That designation does not change based on how the site is used or structured.”
She added that any introduction of alcohol into a traditionally family-friendly and student-centered space raises concerns about safety, consistency, and the type of environment being maintained…