Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 24-March 2, 2025

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Notes
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
  
 
Events
 
Boston Parks and Recreation Commission Hearing
Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am
This hearing will be held via Zoom:
Join by phone: 1-309-205-3325
Meeting ID: 880 9861 2796

Design Review

3. Vote to approve 3-17 Lothrop Street in Brighton, adjacent to Portsmouth Playground.

Email Contact: p...@boston.gov

1 Harvard Ave Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Monday, February 24, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Planning Department is hosting a Public Meeting for the 1 Harvard Avenue project located in Allston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Project Notification Form. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/42pJtMK
Meeting ID: 160 983 3740
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: quinn.w...@boston.gov

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 
                                                
The February 25, 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/February25ZBAComments 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.
 
Extensions: 9:30 am

Case: BOA- 1279801Address: 120 Braintree Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas J. Zozula, ESQ

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 Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Public testimony begins at 4:00pm

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ITEMS

25.0530 AB 1871-1875 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MA
On the Chestnut Hill Elevation; remove deteriorated sealant at water table over bay window at unit 5 and recaulk. Repair to original condition. East elevation-Repoint deteriorated masonry area under the chimney. Restore to original condition.

Email Contact: chelsea....@boston.gov

Bluebikes Expansion Open House – Allston/Brighton (Flyer Attached)

Spread the Love (Flyer Attached)

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing 
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 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 

2 SWISSBAKERS, INC.
D/B/A:
168 WESTERN AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101250
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Hours of the licensed business - From: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Monday - Sunday) To: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 AM Thursday - Sunday (delivery and take-out only from 6 PM to 2 AM).

Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov 

Parks Fitness: Fit for Life Class with Vessy
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Sponsor)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
A low-impact, accessible group exercise class designed for individuals of all fitness levels, focusing on gentle cardio movements, light strength training, and exercises that promote overall health and wellbeing, often tailored towards older adults or those looking for a modified workout routine; it emphasizes building sustainable fitness habits for a healthy lifestyle.
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 Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov

Help Us Improve the Health of Our Community! (Flyer Attached)

17 Linden St Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: Erect a new 5-story 14-unit residential building.
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:  822 9524 3603
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
 
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton                                          
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services                                           
Friday, February 28, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
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  
 
Disability Outreach Tour (Flyer Attached)

Updates
 
None
 
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!  
 
1 Harvard Avenue (Great Scott Redevelopment) (PNF Comment due February 27, 2025)
 
Boston University Charles River Campus (IMP Amendment Comment due March 14, 2025)
 
35 Electric Avenue (PNF Comment due March 19, 2025)
 
Boston Landing Master Plan (PDA Comment due March 24, 2025)
 
120 Braintree St (SPC Comment due TBD)






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