Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request August 4-10, 2025
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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Preliminary Municipal Election (Ballot Position)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Voter
Registration Deadline is August 30, 2025
Early
Voting August 30, 31, September 2-5 (Sites and times to be determined)
Mail-In Ballot
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Mayor
Michelle Wu, Roslindale, incumbent
Josh Kraft, North End
Robert Cappucci, East Boston, former district school committee member, veteran
Domingos Darosa, Hyde Park
Josh Kraft, North End
Robert Cappucci, East Boston, former district school committee member, veteran
Domingos Darosa, Hyde Park
At-Large City Council
Frank K Baker, Dorchester, former district city councilor
Rachel Nicole Miselman, East Boston
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park
Will Onuoha, Dorchester
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, incumbent
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, incumbent
Yves Mary Jean, Roslindale
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, incumbent
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, veteran
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, incumbent
Rachel Nicole Miselman, East Boston
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park
Will Onuoha, Dorchester
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, incumbent
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, incumbent
Yves Mary Jean, Roslindale
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, incumbent
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, veteran
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, incumbent
Events
National Night Out (Flyer Attached)
449 Cambridge Street Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed
449
Cambridge St. project
located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Notice of Project Change (NPC) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
Previously approved in 2022, the 449 Cambridge and 2 Emery project consisted of two (2) ground up developments. The 449 Cambridge street project was previously approved as a seven (7) story 131,000 gsf mixed use residential and commercial building with one hundred and twenty-seven (127) dwelling units and approximately eighty (80) Accessory parking spaces. The 2 Emery Road building was approved as a seven (7) story, 33,000 gsf of residential uses and approximately thirty-nine (39) dwelling units and no on-site parking.
The 2025 notice of project change (NPC) consists of several changes to the previously approved project. The project now contemplates adding the 445 Cambridge Street parcel adjacent to the previously approved 449 Cambridge Street project, 445 Cambridge Street is currently occupied by existing auto body shops and a billiards bar. The NPC then contemplates no longer pursuing the 2 Emery Road development and shifting the massing from the 2 Emery Road site to the 445-449 Cambridge Street development site. This shift in massing will result in a seven (7) story approximately 173,909 sqft mixed use development with approximately two hundred (200) residential units. The project would also include 2,100 sf of ground floor retail space, 7,200 sf of outdoor amenity space and sixty-three (63) garage parking spaces
No work is proposed for the previously approved 2 Emery road site and it will remain under its current use.
Previously approved in 2022, the 449 Cambridge and 2 Emery project consisted of two (2) ground up developments. The 449 Cambridge street project was previously approved as a seven (7) story 131,000 gsf mixed use residential and commercial building with one hundred and twenty-seven (127) dwelling units and approximately eighty (80) Accessory parking spaces. The 2 Emery Road building was approved as a seven (7) story, 33,000 gsf of residential uses and approximately thirty-nine (39) dwelling units and no on-site parking.
The 2025 notice of project change (NPC) consists of several changes to the previously approved project. The project now contemplates adding the 445 Cambridge Street parcel adjacent to the previously approved 449 Cambridge Street project, 445 Cambridge Street is currently occupied by existing auto body shops and a billiards bar. The NPC then contemplates no longer pursuing the 2 Emery Road development and shifting the massing from the 2 Emery Road site to the 445-449 Cambridge Street development site. This shift in massing will result in a seven (7) story approximately 173,909 sqft mixed use development with approximately two hundred (200) residential units. The project would also include 2,100 sf of ground floor retail space, 7,200 sf of outdoor amenity space and sixty-three (63) garage parking spaces
No work is proposed for the previously approved 2 Emery road site and it will remain under its current use.
How to participate:
Link to Register: bosplans.org/449CambridgeStPublicMeeting
Meeting ID: 160 982 0646
Meeting ID: 160 982 0646
Email Contact: dylan....@boston.gov
Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza Class with Caroline
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Sponsor)
Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
Kick It is a music-driven, kickboxing-inspired fitness method with 13 rounds. The class brings high intensity interval training with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components and a meditative cool down. All levels welcome! All you need is a yoga mat, sneakers,
water, and yourself.
Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-parks-summer-fitness-series-kick-it-by-eliza-tickets-1308563902859
Brighton Common
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov
Family Health Fair (Flyer Attached)
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One-tap mobile: +16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# or +13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236#
5) 186 HARVARD AVE BAR LLC , D/B/A: HAN, Location: 178 - 188 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99093, Notice/Violation#: 019826, Category: CV7AL
Date 05/26/2025 Notice Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.
Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
BCDC meeting
to discuss the public realm impacts of major projects currently under review. Commission meetings are open to the public. To view a project presentation to the Commission, please visit the project's timeline through the related project link on this page.
Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change. While no additional items can be added, items can be removed, or the schedule adjusted, prior to the meeting.
Agenda
Please register in advance
Informational Presentation
5:40 pm – 7:00 pm BCDC BYLAWS AND ZONING
Email Contact: BC...@Boston.gov
Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Chaired by Harvard Allston Task Force (HATF) member Ed Kotomori, this subcommittee invites developer construction mitigation and community relations staff, Boston Police Department District 14, local and state elected officials and their representatives, and
local North Allston neighbors, to discuss issues surrounding construction and safety issues in the neighborhood. All are welcome to attend and contribute.
Email Contact: Priscilla Anderson (pril...@gmail.com)
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, August 6, 2023 @ 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
5 BEAU GESTE XXV LLC
D/B/A: DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES
400 SOLDIERS FIELD RD
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101635
Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Tarun Shanker To: Fergal Gildea
9 GB LL HOLDINGS MA, LLC
D/B/A: BOSTON LIQUORS
225 - 227 CAMBRIDGE ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101867
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business - From: 225, 227 Cambridge Street and 361 North Harvard Street, in one room first floor with rear room for stock. To: 225, 227
Cambridge Street and 361 North Harvard Street. The first floor is 8,000 square feet and has two rooms, one of which is for stock. The basement has 3,150 square feet and has two rooms, one which is 3,000 sq. ft and one which is 150 sq.ft. Secondly, has petitioned
for a change of Ownership Interest. Thirdly, has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Jamie Villanueva To: Nam Sam.
Attorney: Caroline O'Connel
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
Story Time at the Brighton Farmer’s Market (Flyer Attached)
The Brighton Bazaar Summer Series (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1432592 Address: 75 Tremont Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas Zozula, ESQ
Case: BOA- 1318050 Address: 90 Braintree Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jared Eigerman, ESQ
Case: BOA- 852415 Address: 72-72B Oakland Street Ward 22 Applicant: John Pulgini, ESQ
Case: BOA-852419 Address: 74-74B Oakland Street Ward 22 Applicant: John Pulgini, ESQ
Case: BOA-1466225 Address: 95 Everett Street Ward 22 Applicant: Karmen Cheung
Slide the time bar to 4:59
Outcome: Grant extensions as requested approved.
Recommendations: 9:30am
Case: BOA- 1699328 Address: 11 Durland Street Ward: 22 Applicant: John Moran
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Expand the second story by adding two full dormers and on the first floor create a new door opening onto a new side yard deck, all as shown on zoning plans filed herewith. Once zoning relief is granted full construction plans will be filed. Nominal
fee request filed.
Slide the time bar to 15:30
Outcome: Approved.
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1667778 Address: 263-265 North Beacon Street Ward 22 Applicant: Antonio Nardelli
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 51 57 Appl.of Dimensional Req. Two or one dwellings on one lot (Portion of other residential building is located on the parcel) Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations MFR Use: Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per
dwelling unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Number of allowed stories has been exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Max allowed height has been exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient side yard setback
Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient rear yard setback Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Demo existing 2 family and build new 6 family *7/31/24 application assigned to FD by Paul Williams on 8.12.24
Slide the time bar to 19:50
Outcome: Approved with proviso of a site plan review regarding accessibility, encroachment of the side yard and redesign ground floor for accessibility.
Hearings: 11:00 am
Case: BOA- 1708672 Address: 203 Bigelow Street Ward 22 Applicant: Philippe Jacques
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non-Conforming Use
Purpose: Extension of living space for the second unit, including work to correct violation V745434 for not having a building permit.
Slide the time bar to 1:56:32
Outcome: Approved.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am
3) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: , Location: 32 - 34 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 007527
5/17/25, Category: CV7AL
Date 05/16/2025 Notice Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (gun) employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A. No person in charge in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64
Slide the time bar to 32:11
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing (You Tube Video To Be Posted)
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, July 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
1 Park Bagelry & Cafe, LLC
D/B/A: Park Bagelry
280 WESTERN AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-603404
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -4,728SF Restaurant space supports take-out, dine-in, and counter ordering with seating, featuring a 2,959 square foot first floor that includes food prep, storage, dish room, customer
service areas, seating, and three bathrooms; a 1,769 square foot second floor with a kitchen, utility room, and two offices; and a basement designated for employee use only, with a total occupancy of 80 and seating for 53.
Manager: Tucker Lewis
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
3 BRIGHTON MASS. LODGE #2199 OF THE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
D/B/A:
326 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-98793
Holder of a Club All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a Change of Officers/Directors.
Attorney: Curt Bletzer
15 AUA168, Inc.
D/B/A: Rice Away
296 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-601425
Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above -1,560sf total: in one main room on ground floor with main dining area seating, kitchen, and storage in rear. Main entrance/exit on Washington Street; emergency
exit in rear of premises.
Manager: Patra Auaapinyakul
Closing Time: 12:00 AM
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
Boston Public Improvement Commission Hearing
Thursday, July 31. 2025 @ 10:00 am
New Business
NB 7. 178-180 Guest Street; Brighton – Specific Repairs, Projection License – On a set of petitions by Boston Landing LLC
Slide the time bar to 1:08:06
Outcome: Referred to August 14, 2025, Public Hearing.
Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing
Thursday, July 31, 2025 @10:00 am
Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
3. Metro Dining, Inc.
Location: 32 ‑ 34 Harvard Av Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB‑99095, Notice/Violation#: 007527, 5/17/25, Category: CV7AL
Date: 05/16/2025
Notice: Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (gun) employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.
No person in charge in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Slide the time bar to 2:07
Outcome: Deferred.
Transactional Hearing on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1. Park Bagelry & Cafe, LLC
Doing business as: Park Bagelry
280 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-603404
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -4,728SF Restaurant space supports take-out, dine-in, and counter ordering with seating, featuring a 2,959 square foot first floor that includes food prep, storage, dish room, customer
service areas, seating, and three bathrooms; a 1,769 square foot second floor with a kitchen, utility room, and two offices; and a basement designated for employee use only, with a total occupancy of 80 and seating for 53.
Manager: Tucker Lewis
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 3:35
Outcome: Approved.
3. Brighton Mass. Lodge #2199 of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
326 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-98793
Holder of a Club All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a Change of Officers/Directors.
Attorney: Curt Bletzer
Slide the time bar to 4:17
Outcome: Approved.
15. AUA168, Inc.
Doing business as: Rice Away 296 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-601425
Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above -1,560sf total: in one main room on ground floor with main dining area seating, kitchen, and storage in rear. Main entrance/exit on Washington Street; emergency
exit in rear of premises.
Manager: Patra Auaapinyakul
Closing Time: 12:00 AM
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
Slide the time bar to 7:07
Outcome: Deferred.
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:
1. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC
Doing business as: Charles River Speedway
1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-464491
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending license to the annexed space for a “Ticketed Author Panel” on August 4, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Shelby L. Wheeler
Slide the time bar to 11:03
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
7. Copines Mobile Events LLC - LBS-603827
Has applied for a(n) Reception at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 08/09/2025, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Outcome: Approved.
Old and New Business:
2. The Board deferred deliberation on the following applications for new alcoholic beverages licenses, which were complete and submitted prior to the May 23, 2025, deadline. The applicants listed below qualify for Community Space licenses pursuant to Chapter
202 of the Acts of 2024:
American Repertory Theatre Company, Inc.
Doing business as: American Repertory Theatre
175 N. Harvard St.
Allston, MA 02134
Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License
Manager: Anna Fitzloff
Closing Time: 1:00 AM
Hearing Date: July 16, 2025
Slide the time bar to 12:22
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!
80 Gardner Street (SPRA Comment due July 28, 2025)
449 Cambridge Street (NPC Comment due July 30, 2025)
34-36 Pratt Street (SPRA Comment due July 31, 2025)
1954 Commonwealth Avenue (SPRA Comment due July 31, 2025)
344-350 Washington Street (SPRA Comment due August 11, 2025)
Celebrate 2025 National Night Out!
Directions & Parking
You can get to Smith Playground in Allston by taking the Route 66 bus route to the N Harvard St @ Western Ave, and the 70 and 86 bus routes to the Western Ave @ Riverdale St. You can find off-street parking near Smith Playground at the 280 Western Parking Garage on Western Avenue. (Refer to Event Parking Signage)
Directions & Parking
You can get to Smith Playground in Allston by taking the Route 66 bus route to the N Harvard St @ Western Ave, and the 70 and 86 bus routes to the Western Ave @ Riverdale St. You can find off-street parking near Smith Playground at the 280 Western Parking Garage on Western Avenue. (Refer to Event Parking Signage)
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