Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 5-11, 2026

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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 5-11, 2026

Notes

BCYF/Jackson Mann Community Center

Please take a few moments to complete a short survey indicating your preference for classes and workshops you would like to see in 2026.

https://forms.gle/jgavCnatL28yGDq68

Events

Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Join the online meeting

1) MILE 22, INC. , D/B/A: CITYSIDE IN THE CIRCLE, Location: 1958 - 1960 BEACON ST

BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-98902, Notice/Violation#: 003716, Category: CV7AL

Date 10/18/2025 Notice Over-served patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 69

6) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: , Location: 32 - 34 HARVARD AV

ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 019665, Category: CV7AL

Date 10/16/2025 Notice Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A

Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov

Disability Outreach Tour Stops at Honan Allston BPL Branch

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The City of Boston Disabilities Commission is inviting the public to meet them at a Boston Public Library (BPL) neighborhood branch to engage in conversation about disability accessibility and inclusion.

ASL and language translation are available at no cost. Please contact Colleen at disab...@boston.gov, or call 617-635-3682 to request these services or a disability accommodation.

300 North Harvard St, Allston

Email Contact: Colleen Flanagan (disab...@boston.gov)

Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 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.

Zoom registration

Email Contact: Priscilla Anderson (pril...@gmail.com)

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am

16 INSHALLAH, INC.

D/B/A: CRAVE

128 BRIGHTON AV

ALLSTON, MA 02134

License #: LB-99345

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Inshallah, Inc. located at 128 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134 To: Wan Xi LLC d/b/a ZHU located at 903-905 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115. Yanjuan Duan, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - In 8,000SF across 4 floors with 1 entrance and 2 exits, consisting of a lower level with a kitchen, dining area with 64 seats; first floor with a kitchen and dining area with 42 seats; second floor with a dining area with 64 seats restrooms; and third floor with an office, storage and restroom. Additionally, has petitioned to Pledge the License to: Charles M. Talanian.

Attorney: Thomas P. Miller

Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Boston Parks and Recreation

Wednesday January 7, 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

Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University

Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 8:00 am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hour gives residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Government Affairs & Community Relations and staff from Harvard University about Allston/Brighton Planning & Development and the new community and campus that will be built. Areas of discussion could include institutional, the Enterprise Resource Campus, Beacon Park Yards, other Harvard Allston/Brighton holdings and current and future community benefits (products & services).

Swissbäkers

168 Western Ave, Allston

Email Contact: Kendyl Maher-Trumble (kendyl_mah...@harvard.edu)

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission

Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1 (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting id # 160 542 3587. You can also submit written comments or questions to Aberde...@boston.gov.

II. VIOLATION REVIEW HEARING

APP # 26.0526 AB III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 1925 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Applicant: Nicole Fitzgerald; Wingate Companies

Proposed Work: Removal of trees without prior approval from the Commission.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building’s appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

APP # 26.0528 AB 74 COREY ROAD: Replace rubber roof in kind.

APP # 26.0559 AB 7 CUMMINGS ROAD: Replace rubber roof in kind. Remove roof deck and replace in the same location and design.

Updates

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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!