Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request June 9-15, 2025

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Article 85 / Demolition Delay Applications

Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events
 
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, June 9, 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.
Brighton Common
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov

Boston Art Commission Meeting – June 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This meeting will be held virtually only and NOT in person. You can participate in the meeting by registering through our online meeting link. You'll receive a confirmation email. Log into the meeting using that information and your computer's audio and microphone.
Public comment on Presentations for Review, Public Testimony, and Commission Vote may be provided ahead of the hearing by submitting written testimony online by 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, June 9, 2025. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments during the meeting via the Zoom platform or by phone. If you require closed captioning you can make a request to b...@boston.gov.

3 PUBLIC ART PRESENTATIONS ON CITY OF BOSTON PROPERTY REVIEW, PUBLIC TESTIMONY, AND VOTE

    3.1 Instructions for public comment, Karin Goodfellow
    3.2 Commissions for Presentation
        12 To be determined; Long-term murals, as part of A Canvas of Culture Initiative; Artist Selection; Winship Elementary, 54 Dighton St., Brighton;            Proponent: Street Theory, City of Boston
        Street Theory, City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture

Improving Development Review | Office Hours
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
After two years of research, engagement, and analysis, the Planning Department is preparing to implement initial changes to improve Boston’s Article 80 Development Review process. This includes new draft zoning amendments that correct outdated language and introduce changes to the Boston Civic Design Commission’s review of projects.
Staff are holding office hours throughout the 45-day comment period to answer questions, go through project material, or discuss future engagement opportunities.
How to Participate:
Please register to receive Zoom link
Email Contact: Kristiana...@boston.gov 

Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

Allston-Brighton Community Plan Office Hours
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
City staff are hosting informal office hours at several locations across Allston and Brighton to discuss your questions and ideas for the Allston-Brighton Community Plan. These are open to all residents and stakeholders! No pre-registration is required. 
Staff will be available to discuss various topics, including housing, transportation safety and access, support for small businesses, and cultural preservation. Your input will help us prepare for and advertise future public events.
Brighton Farmer’s Market
30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton
Email Contact: eileen....@boston.gov

Concerts in the Common 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Enjoy family-friendly concerts on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for an eclectic soundscape of live music that include dance, juggling and demonstrations, a program of the Harvard Ed Portal in partnership with Brighton Farmer's Market and Allston Brighton Health Collaborative.
This summer's lineup includes two acts every night and features local performers in everything from bluegrass, reggae, folk, salsa to Latin hip-hop, garage rock and Afrobeat and more!
Talia Rose | Opening Act
The New Grown-Ups
Visit the Concerts in the Common page for more details.
These events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public. No registration required!
Brighton Farmer's Market, Brighton Common,
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton 
 
I-90 Project: Is This The Best We Can Do? (Flyer Attached)

72-74 Mapleton Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: 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 two to three units. ADU showing on drawings is excluded from the scope.
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: 892 2200 0697
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission
Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
ATTENTION: 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 # 972 7517 0856. You can also submit written comments or questions to Aberde...@boston.gov.

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0919 AB III. 354 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE Applicant: Ricky Zeng Proposed Work: New Signage

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#: 25.0219 AB 1916 BEACON STREET: In kind masonry repairs using historic materials.

APP#: 25.0853 AB 4 CHISWICK ROAD UNIT 433: Replace six windows with aluminum clad, four quantity 6 over 1, and two quantity 8 over 1 windows with exterior and interior applied muntin bars.

APP#: 25.0864 AB 137 ENGLEWOOD ROAD: Cut and point mortar joints using historic mortar mix and tooling, precast patching, aluminum cap flashing and coating of precast.

Brighton Bazaar (Flyer Attached)

Allston-Brighton Community Plan Office Hours
Boston Planning Department
Friday, June 13, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
City staff are hosting informal office hours at several locations across Allston and Brighton to discuss your questions and ideas for the Allston-Brighton Community Plan. These are open to all residents and stakeholders! No pre-registration is required. 
Staff will be available to discuss various topics, including housing, transportation safety and access, support for small businesses, and cultural preservation. Your input will help us prepare for and advertise future public events.
Charles River Speedway
525 Western Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: eileen....@boston.gov
 
Watercolor Painting Workshop #5 Chandler Pond
Boston Parks & Recreation Department
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.
The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.
Email Contact: pa...@boston.gov

End of Year Block Party (Flyer Attached)

Bluebikes Group Ride (Flyer Attached)
 
Updates 
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 
                                                
Hearings: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1709436 Address: 105 Allston Street Ward 21 Applicant: Guy Compagnone 
Article(s) Art. 09 Sec. 01 Extension of Non-Conforming Use Community Center. Notes: The exact use in the existing building occupancy is "Boys and girls club” Article 89Urban Agriculture 89 10 Accessory freight container for farm use. Forbidden use. Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Accessory freight farm use.
Purpose: The scope of work consists of a new opening in an existing nonstructural exterior wall to allow interior access to a new self-contained urban hydroponic garden built within a standard, Type 1AAA inter model shipping container and interior and exterior finishes within the immediate area of work. Change of occupancy to include accessory freight farm use.
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Outcome: Approved     
 
Hearings: 11:00 am
 
Case: BOA- 1715120 Address: 17 Linden Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy, ESQ 
Article(s) Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations MFR use- Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient additional lot area per unit-2000sf/unit req. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations excessive f.a.r.-.8 max Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Number for allowed stories exceeded- 3 stories max Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations MAx allowed height has been exceeded -35' max. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient open space per unit -650sf/unit req. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient front yard setback 20'/modal min. required Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient side yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient rear yard setback -30' req. Article 51, Section 56. Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking and loading -2/unit and one loading area req. 
Purpose: Erect new 4 story 14-unit residential building. Nominal fee, requires zoning relief
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Outcome: Approved    
 
Case: BOA- 1679889 Address: 106 Lincoln Street Ward 22 Applicant: Boustris Properties LLC
Article(s) Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient Parking Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional RegulationsExcessive building height Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional RegulationsInsufficient rear yard setback Article 51 Section 17Dimensional Regulations Insufficient side yard setback (abutting a 3f 4000 residential subdistrict) Art.51 Sec.56Off St Parking Design Maneuvering areas (Stacker parking)
Purpose: Erection of new 5 story building with steel framed podium with 4 wood framed stories above. Ground level lobby, commercial space (restaurant/Professional office Core and shell only) and vehicle parking with lifts, second story of general/professional office use, and floors 3 5 consisting of 9 residential units.
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Outcome: Approved with Planning Department Design Review
   
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am
 
6) Mala Town Allston LLC , D/B/A: Mala Town, Location: 194 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-571960, Notice/Violation#: 021270, Category: CVICT 
Date 03/20/2025 Notice Premise open after posted 11 pm closing hour in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9. Blocked fire exit in violation of M.G.L. ch140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.06A.
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Outcome: Taken under advisement   
 
Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Presentations for Review and Public Testimony
 
5:55 pm – 6:35 pm
AKA BOSTON UNIVERSITY PARDEE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES
Referred for final review and recommendation by the BCDC Design Subcommittee
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Outcome: Approved   
 
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                   
Boston Licensing Board                   
Wednesday, June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am     
              
4 Harvard Convenience Inc.
D/B/A: Harvard Convenience
157 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-540101
Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Patel Harvard, Inc. dba Harvard Convenience (at the same location). Tushar Kanubhai Patel, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour (with alcohol sales ceasing at 11:00 PM). Secondly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company.
Attorney: Jackson L. Christian
Slide the time bar to 21:21
Outcome: Taken under advisement    
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, June 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025

6. Mala Town Allston LLC
Doing business as: Mala Town
Location: 194 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB‑571960, Notice/Violation#: 021270, Category: CVICT
Date: 03/20/2025
Notice: Premise open after posted 11 pm closing hour in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9. Blocked fire exit in violation of M.G.L. ch140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.06A.
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Outcome: Violations with a warning     
 
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2025

4. Harvard Convenience Inc.
Doing business as: Harvard Convenience
157 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-540101
Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above To: Patel Harvard, Inc. dba Harvard Convenience (at the same location). Tushar Kanubhai Patel, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour (with alcohol sales ceasing at 11:00 PM). Secondly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company.
Attorney: Jackson L. Christian
Slide the time bar to 19:49
Outcome: Approved    
 
Non-Hearing Transactions

The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:

1. Notch Brighton Tap Room LLC
1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-447987
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending license onto contiguous pace of the Speedway Annex for a “Wedding Rehearsal Dinner” on June 6, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Nathan Kearney
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Outcome: Approved    
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

2. Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc. - LBS-597167
Has applied for a(n) 2-Day Fundraiser, 12th Annual Boston Jerkfest at:
141 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 07/12/2025, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 07/11/2025, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Nicola Williams
Outcome: Approved    
 
5. Community Rowing - LBS-597186
Has applied for a(n) Wedding at:
20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02458
Date and Time: 06/21/2025, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Frank Cao
Outcome: Approved    
 
7. Garage B Events - LBS-597220
Has applied for a(n) Wedding at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 06/20/2025, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Manager: Ithzel Polanco-Cabadas
Outcome: Approved    
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

12. Night Shift Events A, LLC - LBS-597223
Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:
1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 06/07/2025 - 07/06/2025, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Alexandra Lorenzano
Outcome: Approved    
 
13. Garage B Events - LBS-597226
Has applied for a(n) Meet Boston Open House at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 06/11/2025, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Manager: Nathan Kearney
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!  
 
Improving Boston’s Development Review Process
Please share your feedback and questions on the draft zoning amendment by June 15, 2025. You can send an email or comment letter to article80mo...@boston.gov, or fill out the comment box on the bottom of our project page. You can also sign up for office hours. Stay tuned for upcoming engagement opportunities for you to learn more, ask questions, and offer your feedback.






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