Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request December 15-21, 2025
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Anthony D'Isidoro
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request December 15-21, 2025
Notes
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Starting this weekend, three bus routes serving our communities will receive upgraded service under the MBTA’s
Better Bus Project. Route 57 (Watertown Sq.- Newton Corner - Kenmore Sq.),
Route 71 (Harvard Sq.- Watertown Sq.) and Route 73 ( Harvard Sq.- Waverley Station) will run every 15 minutes, or more, throughout most of the day.
Events
James H. Roberts Playground *Online* Community Meeting 1 (Flyer Attached)
100 Leo Birmingham Parkway Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Castle Leaf cannabis dispensary is seeking to amend hours to 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via
Zoom.
Meeting ID: 817 6257 1022
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The December 16, 2025, 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/ZBATuesHearings2025.
You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 857 3265 6216 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click
https://bit.ly/DECEMBER162025ZBACOMMENTS 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.
If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive
a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will
be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.
Re-Discussion: 11:30 am
Case: BOA- 1769103 Address: 26 Windom Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marguerite Roberts
Article(s): Article 51 Section 8Use Regulations Use Regulations Applicable in Residential Subdistricts. Additional Dwelling Unit with bump out. Article 51, Section 9Lot Area Insufficient Lot Area, FAR, Side Yard, and Rear Yard insufficient Article 51, Section
56. Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient
Purpose: Change use to: Single family and Additional Dwelling Unit. Construct a two story rear addition to the existing single family home, for the Additional Dwelling Unit.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream
on the City’s website. Closed
captioning is available.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One-tap mobile: +16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# or +13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236#
3) MILE 22, INC. , D/B/A: CITYSIDE IN THE CIRCLE, Location: 1958 - 1960 BEACON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-98902, Notice/Violation#: 007531, Category: CV7AL
Date 09/14/2025
Notice Assault and battery dangerous weapon (gun) patron on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
District D-14 Community Compstat (Flyer Attached)
378-380 Washington Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Change of occupancy from a retail store, offices, a dance studio and a restaurant/cafe to a retail store, offices, a dance studio, a restaurant/cafe and an escape room. Tenant fit-out for “The Puzzling Path” escape room is in the rear ground-floor
tenancy. Previous use was business (temp agency) and proposed use remains business. No exterior changes are planned. The building is fully sprinklered; accessibility upgrades are included.
The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal.
This is a virtual meeting via
Zoom.
Meeting ID: 860 4333 6769
Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Flammable Storage and Garages Hearing
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Phone Number: +1-385-999-6441
PIN: 283 858 959#
Agenda
New Applications
100 Western Ave
307 Vehicle parking garage under 3 Buildings 6,140 gallons of gas under 3 buildings
Under the Direct Control Of the Entire Tishman Speyer Developer LLC ( Land Managing Agent )
Ad- Boston Herald
Email Contact: Brigid Kenny-White
Kiwanis Club of Allston Brighton Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.
Hobson's Bar & Kitchen
353 Cambridge St, Allston
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.
Hobson's Bar & Kitchen
353 Cambridge St, Allston
Email Contact: Bryna Leeder (wehb...@aol.com)
Allston Civic Association December Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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
Grand Chanukah Hummer Parade (Flyer Attached)
The Holiday Stroll (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1485817 Address: 521 Cambridge Street Ward 21 Applicant: Johanna Schneider
Slide the time bar to 5:49
Outcome: Grant extensions as requested approved.
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1747263 Address: 25 Royal Street Ward 22 Applicant: Paul Rufo
Article(s) Article 51, Section 27 Use: Forbidden Applicant will need to seek relief for the proposed use of a Three family (3 Units) in a Two Family Zone. Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient
Off-Street Parking. Applicant proposes three parking spaces only. Article 51, Section 57.3 Traffic Visibility Across Corner Applicant will need to seek relief for Traffic Visibility Across Corner (Royal St & Hooker ST). Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient
Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Lot Area. Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Applicant will need to seek relief for Excessive Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Applicant will need to
seek relief for the Height in feet (Front Elevation). Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Front Yard setback (Modal Alignment study needed). Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Applicant
will need to seek relief for Insufficient Side Yard setback (left side). Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Applicant will need to seek relief for Insufficient Rear Yard setback.
Purpose : Construct new three family dwelling on vacant lot in 2F 5000 zone.
Slide the time bar to 1:16:57
Outcome: Approved with a proviso that the project meets accessibility requirements.
Case: BOA- 1747259 Address: 1 Empire Street Ward 22 Applicant: PaulRufo
Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article
51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose : Construct new three family dwelling on Parcel # 221637000 (Empire Street). Property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. Current use is Residential Ancillary Improvement with one story garage. Garage to be demolished.
Slide the time bar to 1:16:57
Outcome: Approved with a proviso that the project meets accessibility requirements.
Hearings: 11:00 am
Case: BOA- 1719183 Address: 72-74 Mapleton Street Ward 22 Applicant: Agui Desouza
Article(s) Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose : Legalize an existing third floor apartment showed in plans, build a back deck as a second means of egress for third floor. Change of occupancy from 2 to 3 units. ADU showing on drawings is excluded from the scope.
Slide the time bar to 2:24:28
Outcome: Approved.
Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
AGENDA
Transactional Hearing
Amendment to already approved License
2. Licensee: Union Twist Inc.
Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License
Request: Add D/B/A “Dutchess Cannabis”
Amend Operating Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm (7 days a week)
Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday to Saturday
9:00am - 8:00pm Sunday
Slide the time bar to 9:44
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Public Hearing
Request for a Determination of Applicability from AECOM on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the proposed hand-digging of 15 exploratory soil test pits at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA.
Slide the time bar to 1:27:30
Outcome: Negative determination of applicability with standard erosion controls approved.
Continued; 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 1:47:08
Outcome: Noted.
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Allston
17. Request authorization to (1) issue a Determination waiving requirement of further review pursuant to Section 80A-6 of the Zoning Code, in connection with the Third Notice of Project Change submitted to the BPDA on October 27, 2025 by City Realty
Group for the Allston Square project, a/k/a 8-12 Wilton Street, 20 Braintree Street, 1 Highgate Street, and 10 Highgate Street, allowing for a reduction of parking spaces; and (2) issue a Certification of Compliance upon successful completion of the Article
80B review process; and to take all related actions.
Slide the time bar to 1:31:28
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!
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