Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 25-31, 2024
Anthony D'Isidoro
In collaboration with the Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT) and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), Mayor Wu recommended funding to be awarded to projects that will create or preserve 826 housing units, with 775 designated as income-restricted homes. The $68.96 million in awards will support 14 developments spanning nine neighborhoods, utilizing various funding resources such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP), HOME, Community Preservation Act (CPA), and Linkage.
The awarded projects are found in neighborhoods across the City including:
Allston / Brighton:
95 Everett Street is an 88-unit, transit-oriented development by Pennrose, LLC. Within this development, 73 units will be allocated for households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. Additionally, the building will feature first-floor space designated for local commercial and/or community cultural uses.
The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) announced their 2024 EXTRAordinary Women honorees. EXTRAordinary Women (ExW) are recognized for their commitment and dedication to their community, neighborhood, and workplace.
This year, 41 women were selected from hundreds of nominations. Honorees represent all of Boston’s neighborhoods as well as various industries and backgrounds.
The 2024 honorees listed below.
ECONOMIC EQUITY
Caitlin Ryan - Brighton
Owner, Cafenation Cafe & Roastery
Emmalyn Reid - Allston
Journalist and Content Creator
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Events
Bike Commuting Convoys
Boston Bikes
Monday, March 25, 2024, 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from March 4, 2024, 4 times
Commute downtown by bike with Boston Bikes on Mondays in March! Join a convoy from Allston/Brighton.
Boston Bikes will lead rides every Monday morning and evening in March, rain or shine (or snow!) unless there is a weather emergency. Join once or come every week!
Brighton/Allston Route Details:
Morning (Brighton/Allston to City Hall Plaza):
Leave from Oak Square YMCA at 7:45a.m.
Leave from BCYF Jackson Mann at 8:15a.m.
Evening (City Hall Plaza to Brighton/Allston):
Leave from City Hall Plaza at 5:20p.m.
Please register here!
City Hall Plaza
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02203
Email Contact: bosto...@boston.gov
Virtual Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83744080828?pwd=UnFHWHI1OHVXZDZ3Z2hwVDlsc1F4dz09
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# US (New York)
+13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# US (Washington DC)
6) Allston Silhouette Lounge, LLC , D/B/A: SILHOUETTE LOUNGE, Location: 200 BRIGHTON AVE ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-98956, Notice/Violation#: 018083, Category: CV7AL
Date Notice 01/18/2024 Expired CV, Entertainment and Billiards license in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. No posted ISD or BFD permits in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B.
Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The March 26, 2024, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.
Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to https://bit.ly/ZBAHearings2024. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at (301) 715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 819 2218 4516 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/March26Comment to sign up. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
Case: BOA-1552790 Address: 226-228 Washington Street Ward 22 Applicant: George Morancy
Article(s): Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 56. Off Street Parking & Loading Req Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient
Purpose: Construct new 6 unit multifamily residential dwelling. Raze existing building on separate SF permit. Reason for Prior Deferral:
Hearings: 1:00 pm
Case: BOA-1533784 Address: 152 Washington Street Ward 21 Applicant: Tinh Le
Article(s): Aft. 51 Sec. 16 Forbidden Use Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Change Occupancy from a 2 family to a 3 family, add 2 bathrooms per unite as per plan. upgrade electrical as per plan, upgrade plumbing as per plan, add all new sprinkler per plan. re do all kitchens as per plan. and finish basement as per plan.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Boston Landmarks Commission Hearing
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
This hearing will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 301-715-8592 and enter meeting id 98692200856. You can also submit written comments or questions to b...@boston.gov.
IV. ADVISORY REVIEW - Chestnut Hill Pumping Station
Review of work at existing smoke stack
Email Contact: chelsea....@boston.gov
Boston Art Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 4:30 pm
This meeting will be held virtually only and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting and using your computer's audio and microphone. If you are unable to connect to audio or you do not have internet, you can call into the meeting by dialing 301-715-8592 and entering Meeting I.D. 453 796 7678 #.
III. PRESENTATIONS FOR PUBLIC ART REVIEW AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY
A. Instructions for public comment Karin Goodfellow
B. Commissions for Presentation
2. The Future of the Past is Here Now; Acceptance; Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library, 419 Faneuil St, Boston, MA 02135; Artist: Curtis Williams; Proponent: City of Boston Alexandra Paul Zotov, City of Boston
Email Contact: b...@boston.gov
Flammable Storage and Garages Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Wednesday, March 27, 2024@10:00 am
Phone Number: +1-707-564-3254
PIN: 405 126 791#
NEW APPLICATIONS
305 Western Ave
75 Vehicle parking garage 1,500 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles 3,960
3,000 gallons of diesel fuel in 1 tank in the basement and one (1)
260 gallons day tank – total 3,260 gallons
Labs – 3,960 gallons of Class I Flammables, 3,960 Class II Flammable
Liquids, 10,890 gallons of Class III flammable liquids,
33,000 gallons of Flammable gases.
Allston Labworks Devel LLC
C/o King Street Properties
250-280 Western Ave
BLDG 250 Western Ave
122 vehicle parking garage on level B 1
2,440 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles, 3,000 gallons of fuel oil
In level B 1 and 270 gallons of diesel in Day tank on roof.
Total 3,270 gallons of diesel
Labs 3,864 gallons of Class I flammable liquids
3,864 gallons of Class II Combustible liquids
10,626 gallons of Class III Combustible liquids
32,200 cubic feet of gases
BLDG 280 Western Ave 470 vehicle parking garage level B 1
9,400 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
250 gallons of fuel oil in 1 tank on level B1 with a day tank on roof
50 gallons total 300 gallons of fuel oil.
Email Contact: brigid...@boston.gov
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Virtual Hearing Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83713136310?pwd=eXFySTNBMERHZ1dHZXRVb1FLU1hEQT09
Meeting ID: 837 1313 6310
Passcode: 330215
Dial in #: (646) 876-9923
3 Baby Holding MA Inc.
D/B/A: Baby Cafe Kitchen
128 BRIGHTON AVE
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-553983
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location - 4,000SF In one large room on ground floor, dining area, kitchen and storage are in the back of the floor plan level Manager: Xiwen Xu
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
“Live & On the Air!” (Flyer Attached)
Community Outreach Meeting for Proposed Cannabis Establishment
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a Community Meeting for a Proposed Cannabis Establishment is scheduled for:
Application Name: JLAU LLC (DBA The Finest Cannabis Co LLC)
Application Address: 354A Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton
License Type: Retail Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
Join virtually at the Zoom link below - this is NOT an in person meeting:
Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Time: 6:00PM
Event Link: https://bit.ly/354achestnut
Meeting ID: 826 0749 3871
Call in Number: +1 646 931 3860
Hosted online per the Cannabis Control Commission 4/27/2020 administrative order
There will be an opportunity for the public to raise comments, questions, and concerns. If you have any questions or comments about this proposal, please contact:
Kevin L’Herrou, Allston-Brighton Liaison
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
(617) 256-4437 | kevin....@boston.gov
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). The purpose of this notice is to notify area abutters to this project proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
Boston Parks & Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 11, 2024, until April 4, 2024
Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors.
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."
Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.
Register for Class: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCyIPhDtRUAxvy2VmmT_xNXfTlc6YeFrTrzNDkVvIPokSEmQ/viewform
Veronica Smith Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov
1st Annual Allston Village Awards Ceremony (Flyer Attached)
“Live & On the Air!” (Flyer Attached)
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Friday, March 29, 2024, 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 12, 2024, until September 27, 2024
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou.
Twin Donuts
501 Cambridge St, Allston
Email Contact: kevin....@boston.gov
Community Egg Hunt (Flyer Attached)
Updates
None
Public Comments
Harvard University Allston Campus (IMPNF Comment Due by March 29, 2024)
Article 80 Modernization Community Engagement and Development Review Operations improvement (Survey Due by March 29, 2024)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/improving-development-review-process-article-80
Harvard ERC & Greenway Plan (Survey Due by March 30, 2024)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VHDFLD
Want to know more about the planning initiatives that are happening in Allston-Brighton? Check out The Boston Planning & Development Agency's (BPDA) planning website to stay informed and learn about opportunities to comment. It is important to share direct community feedback about what is needed to make Allston-Brighton a great place to live and work now and in the future!
