The City of Boston has created a number of useful guides and resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including a new platform to advertise and purchase PPE and cleaning supplies, Open Businesses in Boston and Support Boston Restaurants, platforms which helped businesses to publicly share that they are open and direct residents to support local establishments. This new online method, provided in addition to in person, email, and by mail application options, provides food truck owners with a more transparent and streamlined permitting process.Īs business owners, employers, and employees navigate an evolving reopening process and COVID-19-related assistance, the City of Boston created and maintains a " Reopening Boston" webpage, which includes industry-specific guidance and requirements, resources and tools, and more information on available City services. All food trucks that have not signed up yet but are interested in participating in the pilot are encouraged to fill out an eligibility form.Įarlier this year, an interdepartmental effort created a new online application portal which allows food truck owners seeking to vend in the City of Boston an option to submit all approved licenses, certifications, and required documents digitally. However, all food trucks must be approved to operate, have up-to-date certifications and permits, and are required to continue following all public health guidance by properly marking 6 feet spacing between customers and maintaining social distancing. The City of Boston has waived all site permit fees for this summer pilot. While food trucks have been able to operate as "food take-out businesses" throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, Streets Cabinet, and the Inspectional Services Department collaborated to create new spaces in local commercial districts and adapt to changing commuter and workplace conditions. "This summer Food Truck pilot will provide additional dining options for residents and visitors across our City, while also adhering to public health guidelines in order to slow the spread of COVID-19." "Small businesses and restaurants employ our neighbors and add to the vibrancy of our community, but have suffered greatly due to our COVID-19 response," said Mayor Walsh. The program, which will officially begin Friday, July 17, includes 23 new neighborhood locations such as parks, playgrounds, and public spaces where trucks will vend from 12:00pm to 7:00pm seven days a week. Walsh today announced a summer pilot program for the City of Boston's Food Truck Program that will support valuable small businesses that have been greatly impacted by COVID-19, as well as provide residents throughout the City's neighborhoods with additional accessible and safe food options. You will still be able to place pre-orders orders online.ĭo not visit if you’ve experienced any COVID-19 symptoms within the last week, are waiting for test results, and/or have been in close physical contact with anyone who’s either experienced similar symptoms or who has tested positive for COVID-19.Mayor Martin J. RETAIL & CURBSIDE – Our retail and beer-to-go has moved back to our taproom at 87 Santilli Highway.FOOD – Guests are welcome to bring outside food to enjoy with your Night Shift beverages! We will still have a rotation of food trucks on site.RESERVATIONS – We will no longer take reservations, but if you have a group and would like to rent out table space, please contact our Events team!.
If you’re not vaccinated or only partially vaccinated, we ask that you wear your mask in order to keep our staff and patrons safe. MASKS – Night Shift will follow CDC guidance regarding masks.Our Everett taproom is back to 100% capacity.