Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 26-February 1, 2026

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 26-February 1, 2026 

 

Notes 

 

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Events

 

Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am

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2) Cantina Hospitality, LLC , D/B/A: Taco Bell Cantina, Location: 1222 COMMONWEALTH AV 

ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-547598, Notice/Violation#: 021278, Category: CVICT

Date: 

10/11/2025 

Notice: 

Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9.

No ISD posted in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9

3) FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, LLC. , D/B/A: SPECTRUM, Location: 89 GUEST ST 

BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 003715, Category: GOPAL

Date: 

08/28/2025 

Notice: 

Assault and battery patron(s) on police officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D.

Assault and battery patron(s) on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

4) FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, LLC. , D/B/A: SPECTRUM, Location: 89 GUEST ST 

BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 007502, Category: GOPAL

Date: 

10/07/2025 

Notice: 

No accurate count for each level in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Overcrowding in mosh pit (3 injured) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Over intoxicated under age patrons (2) in violation of M.G.L ch. 138 s. 64.

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

 

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Boston Parks and Recreation

Wednesday January 28, 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.

Register here

Veronica Smith Senior Community Center

20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton

Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov 

Penniman Road Play Area Community Meeting 2

Boston Parks and Recreation Department

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Join us this week for an in-person community meeting to hear the site analysis and what’s planned next for the Penniman Road Play Area.

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/penniman-road-play-area-community-meeting-2

Josephine A Fiorentino Community Center

123 Antwerp Street, Brighton

Contact: Max Sells

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #.

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Benesch on behalf of Keolis Commuter Services to conduct vegetation management, control, and maintenance activities for the years 2026-2030 taking place within the MBTA railroad right-of-way throughout Boston, MA.

Boston Inspectional Services Virtual Office Hours (Flyer Attached)

 

1863 Commonwealth Avenue Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Proposal: New construction of a three-story building with six units and two parking spaces. The existing garage will be relocated to the front of the lot per BLC requirements and the new building will be attached to the garage. This application is to be reviewed in conjunction with ALT1538479 (1863 Commonwealth Avenue) as two or more dwellings on the same lot. The existing two-family dwelling to remain on the existing 11,205 SF lot, with the rear deck to be removed. New construction of a three-story building with six units and two parking spaces. The existing garage will be relocated to the front of the lot per BLC requirements and the new building will be attached to the garage. This application is to be reviewed in conjunction with ALT1538479 (1863 Commonwealth Avenue) as two or more dwellings on the same lot. The existing two-family dwelling to remain on the existing 11,205 SF lot, with the rear deck to be removed.

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: 161 031 8293

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

 

Updates 

 

Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

2. Castleleaf, LLC (“Castleleaf”)

Licensed Premise: 100 Leo Birmingham Parkway, Brighton  

License Type: Marijuana Retailer and Product Manufacturer  

Amend Operating Hours: 10:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                              10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday

Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 10:00pm Monday - Saturday

                                                       10:00am - 8:00pm Sunday

Video: Boston Cannabis Board Transactional Hearing 1/21/26       

Slide the time bar to 16:00

Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

 

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!