Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 3-9, 2025

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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 
                                                
The March 4, 2025, hearing will be held virtually via video teleconference and telephone via the Zoom webinar event platform.  
                                                                                            
Interested persons can participate in the hearing REMOTELY by going to https://bit.ly/ZBATuesHearings2025. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at (301) 715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 857 3265 6216 followed by # when prompted.                                          
                                                                    
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/March4ZBAComments to sign up. Please provide your name, address, the address and/or BOA number of the appeal on which you wish to speak, and if you wish to speak in support of or opposition to the project.
 
Extensions: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1033475 Address: 334-362 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ
 
Case: BOA-1033474 Address: 1 Highgate Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ
 
Case: BOA- 1033472 Address: 8-12 Wilton Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ

Case: BOA-1033469 Address: 20 Braintree Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jeffrey Drago, ESQ
 
Hearings: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1564330 Address: 296 Summit Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Rod Rivera
Article(s) Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use RegulationsProposed Main use Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use RegulationsProposed accessory use parking forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 09Dimensional Regulations Insufficient rear yard setback Art. 51 Sec. 09-Dimensional RegulationsNumber of allowed habitable stories has been exceeded Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 51 Sec. 40 5(a)Off street parking design Clear maneuvering areas Art. 10 Sec. 01 Limitation of parking areas 5' side yard buffer Art. 51 Sec. 09Dimensional Regulations Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional RegulationsExcessive f.a.r.
Purpose : Change Occupancy from a 3 family to a 4 family. Make the Basement into a unit. work to include F/A, Sprinkler, MEP, framing and carpentry PROPOSE 10 9x20 PARKING SPACES IN SIDE AND REAR YARD.
 
Executive Session: 12:30 pm
 
Discussion of pending Suffolk Superior Court litigation - Breyer Corp. et al vs. OPCO Allston, LLC et al,. Civil Action No. 2284CV01632
 
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                                  
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Property Tax Application Assistance Clinic – Allston (Flyer Attached)
 
Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
BCDC meeting to discuss the public realm impacts of major projects currently under review. Commission meetings are open to the public.
 
Agenda 
Registration: bosplans.org/BCDCMAR4
Call in: 669 254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 305 2412
 
Presentations for Review and Public Testimony
 
Referred for final review and recommendation by the BCDC Design Subcommittee
 
7:20 pm INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
“ARTICLE 80 MODERNIZATION” AND BCDC REFORM UPDATE
 
Email Contact: BC...@Boston.gov
 
Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting     
Tuesday, March 4, 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, March 5, 2025 @ 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 
 
4 LLH, LLC
D/B/A: Trader Joe's
199 N HARVARD ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-314275
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Kushal Rao To: Brian Thomas Foot.
 
14 JAJB, INC.
D/B/A: TAVERN IN THE SQUARE ALLSTON
161 - 165 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-98955
Holder of Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Sanbada Allston, LLC dba Jinjee, Sanbada, Bombbada (at the same location). Sampson Duong, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of premise - From: Rear entrance to alley off 87 Harvard Avenue for stock; In two rooms on first floor, kitchen and stock in cellar. One room and annual roofdeck patio for 150 persons on 2nd floor from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. daily. Inside capacity breakdown: 265 persons standing; 315 seated. Per Boston Fire Department, use of mechanical counters to maintain occupancy load required. To: On 2 floors: ground floor - approx. 6,500 sq. ft. in four rooms. First with table and booth seating for 148, bar and standing area for patrons. Second with food prep and kitchen area. Third with table and booth seating for 84 and fourth with kitchen and food prep area. Basement - approx. 6,500 sq. ft. with multiple bathrooms for guests and staff, kitchens, walk-in coolers, offices, storage and lockers for staff. Attorney: Thomas P. Miller
 
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov 
 
City Hall on the Go: Allston (Flyer Attached)
 
Parks Fitness: Fit for Life Class with Vessy
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Sponsor)
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
A low-impact, accessible group exercise class designed for individuals of all fitness levels, focusing on gentle cardio movements, light strength training, and exercises that promote overall health and wellbeing, often tailored towards older adults or those looking for a modified workout routine; it emphasizes building sustainable fitness habits for a healthy lifestyle.
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 Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov
 
Boston Landing IAG Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Planning Department is hosting an IAG Meeting to discuss two amendments located within Planned Development Area No. 87, Boston Landing: the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Master Plan for Planned Development Area No. 87 and the Second Amendment to the Development Plan for the Residential Project at 125 Guest Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss these amendments. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the IAG.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 160 508 5599
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: sarah...@boston.gov
 
Harvard Allston Joint Task Force Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This is a Task Force /Public Meeting for the proposed Harvard Institutional Master Plan (IMP) The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall Institutional Master Plan and the potential impacts.
The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public.
How to Participate
Register in advance for this meeting:
Meeting ID: 161 016 0968
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Email Contact: quinn.w...@boston.gov
 
577 Washington St Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: “Yucoo Tea” seeks to extend hours to 2:30 a.m. daily.
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: 835 7504 1432
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
 
Boston Landing Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Planning Department is hosting a Public Meeting to discuss two amendments located within Planned Development Area No. 87, Boston Landing: the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Master Plan for Planned Development Area No. 87 and the Second Amendment to the Development Plan for the Residential Project at 125 Guest Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss these amendments. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 160 521 3747
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Email Contact: sarah...@boston.gov
 
Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour  
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University  
Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 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)
 
Kiwanis Club of Allston Brighton Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2024 @ 12:00 noon
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.
Hobson's Bar & Kitchen
353 Cambridge St, Allston
Email Contact: Bill Margolin (wehb...@aol.com)
 
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton                                          
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services                                           
Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou.                                 
Cafenation                            
380 Washington St, Brighton    
Email Contact: kevin....@boston.gov  
 
Heart of Allston (Flyer Attached)
 
Updates
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, February 25, 2025                              
 
Extensions: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1279801Address: 120 Braintree Street Ward 22 Applicant: Nicholas J. Zozula, ESQ
Slide the time bar to 4:56
Outcome: Extension granted as requested 
 
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing 
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am                      
 
2 SWISSBAKERS, INC.
D/B/A:
168 WESTERN AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101250
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Hours of the licensed business - From: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Monday - Sunday) To: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 AM Thursday - Sunday (delivery and take-out only from 6 PM to 2 AM).
Slide the time bar to 9:31
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement 
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am
 
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
 
2. Swissbakers, Inc. 168 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134 License #: LB-101250 Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Hours of the licensed business - From: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Monday - Sunday) To: 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 5:30 AM
Slide the time bar to 18:34
Outcome: Approved.
 
Non-Hearing Transactions
 
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
 
1. Fu Allston Inc
Doing business as: Yukiya
77 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‑587715
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location‑ 660SF Full‑service restaurant with 14 seats on the 1st floor. The kitchen is in the back, and the bathroom is located in the rear. The basement is used for storage and office space.
Manager: Peipei Cao
Slide the time bar to 26:10
Outcome: Approved.
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
 
6. Garage B Events
Has applied for a(n) Party at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 03/06/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Megan MacLean Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM 
Outcome: Approved.
 
The Following have applied for a Special One Day Malt & Wine License
 
1. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) Educational Malt & Wine License at:
21 Saint Thomas More Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 04/09/2025 - 10/08/2025, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
 
2. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) Women's Lacrosse at:
129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 03/15/2025, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/29/2025, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Date and Time: 04/12/2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved.
 
8. MA Squash
Has applied for a(n) Sports League Finals Squash at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 03/27/2025, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 05/01/2025, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Kara Kardon
Outcome: Approved.
 
10. American Flatbread Has applied for a(n) Outdoor, Tented Dining at:
96 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 03/06/2025 - 03/07/2025, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/08/2025, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/09/2025, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Manager: Cormac Hurley
Outcome: Approved.
 
11. Broken Records
Has applied for a(n) Outdoor, Tented Dining at: 96 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 03/20/2025 - 03/21/2025, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/22/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/23/2025, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Manager: Joe Gracie
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!  
 
1 Harvard Avenue (Great Scott Redevelopment) (PNF Comment due March 7, 2025)
 
Boston University Charles River Campus (IMP Amendment Comment due March 14, 2025)
 
35 Electric Avenue (PNF Comment due March 19, 2025)
 
Boston Landing Master Plan (PDA Comment due March 24, 2025)
 
120 Braintree St (SPC Comment due TBD)




 

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