The Licensing Board approved a temporary extension of liquor license closing hours through July 31 under the state World Cup pilot, permitting 2 a.m. closings Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. on Friday. Any violation will trigger an emergency rollback hearing. The measure was not posted on the public agenda, leaving residents without prior notice or opportunity to comment.
The board also granted a one-day wine and malt license for the Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico’s Fourth Annual Bomba and Plena Festival along with a common victualler license for Next Level Cafe. A liquor license transfer was approved under different owners and a different business name than listed. In addition, the board adopted an amended rules package introducing new fines, video-surveillance requirements, and capacity standards that takes effect immediately.
Residents should watch for any enforcement actions under the new rules package and note that the extended closing hours remain in place only through July 31. Future meetings may clarify how the board will handle agenda transparency after several items bypassed public notice this week.
