Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 16-22, 2026
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Anthony D'Isidoro
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 16-22, 2026
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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Article 85 / Demolition Delay Applications
87-89 Bennett Street
Events
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
Boston Parks and Recreation
Wednesday February 18, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
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.
Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov
Allston Civic Association February Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting online or by calling in.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Meeting agenda attached and posted at:
Anthony D’Isidoro, President
Allston-Brighton Community Plan Office Hours
Boston Planning Department
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Do you have questions you didn't get answered at the
Allston-Brighton Community
Plan (ABCP) Winter Public meeting? Join the team for office hours to review the presentation, ask follow up questions, or share nuance around zoning challenges you have experienced in Allston-Brighton.
How to Participate:
Email Contact: grey....@boston.gov
Updates
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am
4. D.E. Foods, LLC
D/B/A: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
30 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-100130
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Operating Hours to the location of the licensed business- From: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 20:33
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the
BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.
Slide the time bar to 2:10
Outcome: Motion to close the hearing and issue the order of conditions with a special condition that the Article 97 approval and the Chapter 91 permit need to be provided to the commission before construction begins was approved.
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
4. D.E. Foods, LLC
Doing business as: Kentucky Fried Chicken
30 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-100130
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Operating Hours to the location of the licensed business- From: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 7:24
Outcome: Approved.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
2. Banchan & Co
Doing business as: Banchan & Co
1217 Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐618589
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ (700SF) Retail food establishment offering take‐out service with 18 indoor seating. The single‐floor space includes seven (7) wall‐attached counter seats and no
table seating. A commercial kitchen and food preparation area are located at the rear. No alcohol service and no outdoor seating are proposed.
Manager: Juhun Lee
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 19:16
Outcome: Approved.
4. Gyro Theory LLC
Doing business as: Gyro Theory
356B Chestnut Hill Av., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‐618785
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐The space is approximately (1,200SF) and consists of an open floor plan. It accommodates up to 20 seats and provides takeout service as needed. The establishment
has two exits: the primary exit is the front entrance, and the secondary exit is located at the rear of the kitchen, providing direct egress to the exterior.
Manager: Dionysios Dalavouras
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 19:50
Outcome: Approved.
The Following has applied to make changes to their existing Billiard License:
1. Broken Records Beer Hall, LLC
Doing business as: Broken Records Beer Hall
81-85 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-476043
Holder of a Billiards License has petitioned to change manager of licensed business - From: Thomas Shea To: Michael Carlisle. Secondly, has petitioned for a change of LLC Managers.
Slide the time bar to 21:19
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
5. Boston Boxing - LBS-618520
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
100 Holton St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 02/27/2026, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Edward LaVache
Outcome: Approved.
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 3:30 pm
PLANNING / ZONING / DESIGN
10. Informational Update – Planning Academy.
Slide the time bar to 36:00
Outcome: Information update.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
12. Request authorization to issue a Certificate of Completion for the successful completion of construction of the Allston Yards Building A Project located in the Allston neighborhood, pursuant to Section C.6 of the Cooperation Agreement by and between the
BPDA and Allston Yards Phase A LLC, dated August 23, 2021.
Slide the time bar to 43:04
Outcome: Approved.
Public Comments
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
https://www.bostonplans.org/planning-zoning/planning-initiatives/planning-in-allston-brighton 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!
676 Washington Street (SPRA Comment Period End March 6, 2026)
263 N Harvard Street (SPRA Comment Period End March 9, 2026)
Harvard University Allston Campus (IMPNF Comment Period End March 11, 2026)
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