Harpoon wants to run a weekend beer garden in nice weather

The Board of Appeal today approved a plan by Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Avenue, to run a beer garden on Friday and Saturday evenings at its brewery at 306 Northern Ave. in the marine industrial park.

The proposal, which could include room for up to 200 patrons, also needs approval of the Boston Licensing Board.

The company, which already has an indoor beer hall plans to use outdoor space that it now uses for production during the week. In addition to tables and chairs, Harpoon would also bring into portable toilets to handle the hordes.

The mayor's office and City Councilors Bill Linehan and Michael Flaherty supported the proposal. Nobody spoke in oppostion.