Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request April 21-27, 2025

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Boston Landmarks Commission – Demolition Delay Applications

Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events

Boston Landmarks Commission
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our zoom link or calling 301-715-8592 and entering meeting id #98692200856. You can also submit written comments or questions to b...@boston.gov.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ITEMS

25.0723 AB 1871-1875 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE Restoration of wood outer main doors and entry area woodwork (sidelight frames and paneling, lintels) at condo complex.

IV. DESIGN REVIEW MOTIONS RECAP AND VOTE
  • ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL ITEMS Review Motion and Vote
 
Harvard Builds Who Belongs? (Flyer Attached)
 
Building Bike Town Youth Workshop (Flyer Attached)
 
7 Tip Top Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Converting fire fire-damaged two-family residence into four dwelling adding one unit in basement; another attic Project includes reframing roof, installing new siding, building repairing and damage change layouts.
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: 878 1599 6537
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, April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou.                                 
Coffee Turco
483 Cambridge St, Allston               
Email Contact: kevin....@boston.gov  

Listening Sessions (Flyer Attached)
 
Healthy Kids Day (Flyers Attached)
 
Climb for a Cause (Flyer Attached) 
 
Updates
 
Entertainment Application Hearings
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am
 
1. The Pearl Group at Boston Landing, LLC d/b/a The Pearl
To add the entertainment categories of disc jockey, dancing by patrons, trivia, up to three instrumentalists, and one vocalist for seven days a week until 2:00 a.m.
At: 67-69 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
Manager of record is: Mika Winder
Slide the time bar to 2:59
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement and Will Issue a Written Decision      
 
Entertainment Violation Hearings
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
 
1. Metro Dining, Inc. d/b/a Draft Bar and Grill
32-34 Harvard Avenue Allston, MA 02134
Manager of Record: Derek Brady
Offense/Incident Report: #020691
Date of Incident: 2/13/25 11:20 PM
Police Report Written:  2/14/2025 12:21 AM
Alleged Incident: Loud music emanating into the neighborhood at average 72 decibels.
Slide the time bar to 1:43
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement and Will Issue a Written Decision          
 
Zoning Commission Hearing
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

ZONING HEARING 9:00 AM

The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on April 16, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., in Room 801, 8th Floor, Boston City Hall, Boston, in connection with Map Amendment Application No. 794 and a petition for approval of the 2025-2035 Harvard University Allston Campus Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”), filed by City of Boston Planning Department on behalf of Harvard University.
The IMP describes the Proposed Institutional Projects (“PIPs”) that Harvard aims to complete over the next decade, including focusing its efforts on campus stewardship, sustainability, and resiliency to ensure a high-quality academic campus environment. The IMP contains six PIPs, three of which were included in the IMP approved by the BPDA in 2013 but were not constructed and are being carried over into the new Harvard Allston IMP. The six projects total approximately 720,000 SF of new construction and 140,000 SF of renovation and reuse of existing spaces that Harvard is considering completing over the course of the IMP term.  Said map amendment would amend “Map 7A/7B/7C/7D Allston-Brighton Neighborhood District,” and “Map 7B/7D Allston-Brighton Neighborhood District, “ by subtracting approximately 2.5 net acres of land from the current IMP Area boundary. This amendment reflects the following changes:  1) the addition of approximately 1.1 acres at 168 Western Avenue to convert an existing commercial kitchen into a University catering kitchen and to include a section of the parking lot at the rear of the site that is incorporated into the parking at 28 Travis Street;  2) the adjustment of the west and north IMP boundaries at the District Energy Facility ("DEF") adjacent to the Planned Development Area of the ERC, resulting in a net loss of approximately 0.15 acres from the IMP Area. This adjustment will allow the DEF to accommodate future sub-surface equipment, storage tanks, etc. It will also create a consistent right-of-way for Axle Way; and  3) the redesignation of approximately 3.5 acres from the IMP Area that is associated with the Greenway in an effort to recognize its public/community use and to establish it more clearly as one defined area. Though the Greenway will be outside of the IMP Area, it will support occasional Harvard events and programming, which will be limited in terms of frequency, time duration, and geographic scope and designed to ensure public / community use at the Greenway and not to preclude public pedestrian access or the overall public activation of the Greenway.
A copy of the IMP and map amendment may be obtained from the Zoning Commission electronically at zoningco...@boston.gov.
Slide the time bar to 1:43
Outcome: Approved     

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing 
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am    
                  
5. BONCHON ALLSTON, LLC
D/B/A:
101 - 123 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99616 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the classification of its license -To Wines, Malt Beverages and Liqueurs pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1993. Secondly has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Quocly Nguyen To: Hosainpasha Vaseghi
Slide the time bar to 18:34
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement     
 
12. Con Rua LLC
D/B/A: Mo's Tavern & Kitchen
571 - 575 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-592801
Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Premise known as 575 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135; 1200 Sq. ft upscale gastropub on a single story, with one main entrance and two exits. Will include an open floor plan with a long bar with up to 20 seats as well as booths, banquettes and high-top seating for up to 50 guests. There will be an open kitchen located in the rear of the space. There are 2 ADA compliant bathrooms. In the basement there will be an office, a walk-in cooler & storage.
Manager: Candice Dowling
Closing Time: 1:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 1:08:59
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement      

 Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
 
5. Bonchon Allson, LLC
101-103 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-99616
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the classification of its license -To Wines, Malt Beverages and Liqueurs pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1993. Secondly has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Quocly Nguyen To: Hosainpasha Vaseghi.
Slide the time bar to 18:32
Outcome: Approved      
 
12. Con Rua, LLC
Doing business as: Mo’s Tavern & Kitchen
571-575 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-592801
Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Premise known as 575 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135; 1200 Sq. ft upscale gastropub on a single story, with one main entrance and two exits. Will include an open floor plan with a long bar with up to 20 seats as well as booths, banquettes and high-top seating for up to 50 guests. There will be an open kitchen located in the rear of the space. There are 2 ADA compliant bathrooms. In the basement there will be an office, a walk-in cooler & storage.
Manager: Candice Dowling
Closing Time: 1:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 21:03
Outcome: Deferred until all applications are heard in the May 23, 2025 round      
 
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:

5. 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 Garage B for a Bar Mitzvah on April 26, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Manager: Nathan Kearney _
Slide the time bar to 27:04
Outcome: Approved      
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

1. West End House - LBS-592861
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 05/01/2025, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Manager: Caleb Tansey
Outcome: Approved      
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
7. Blisspoint Meadery - LBS-593138
Has applied for a(n) Brighton Farmers Market at:
30 Chestnut Hill Av., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 06/11/2025 - 10/29/2025, 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Manager: JEFF VENUTI
Outcome: Approved      
 
8. SAINT ANTHONY'S PARISH - LBS-593146
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser Feast at:
43 Holton St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 05/10/2025, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Date and Time: 06/07/2025, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Rev. Robert Carr
Outcome: Approved       
 
18. BW Cafe LLC - LBS-593368
Has applied for a(n) Corporate Gathering at:
60 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 04/23/2025, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Manager: Bridget Duval
Outcome: Approved      
 
22. Sodexo Live! - LBS-593423
Has applied for a(n) Fashion Show at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 04/26/2025, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Kevin Helm   
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!  
 
521-523 Cambridge Street (SPC Comment due April 26, 2025)
 
Soldiers Field Road at North Beacon Intersection Improvement (Comments due May 1, 2025)

Anti-Displacement Action Plan (Comment due May 3, 2025)






 

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