Bill > H640

This bill proposes to limit the number of special use permits that the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) can issue for events that would close all or part of Columbia Road or Day Boulevard in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to state that the commissioner of the DCR cannot authorize more than four such permits in a calendar year, and these permits can only be granted to individuals, groups, or entities whose activities directly benefit the South Boston community. This aims to regulate the frequency of road closures for special events in this area, ensuring they are limited and serve a local purpose.