Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 24-30, 2025
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Anthony D'Isidoro
Nov 22, 2025, 2:17:33 PM (5 days ago) Nov 22
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 24-30, 2025
Notes
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Events
257 Cambridge Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: “Union Twist” is seeking a change of operating hours. The proposed new hours of operation are 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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: 862 8922 6120
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The November 25, 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/NOVEMBER25ZBAComments 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.
If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive
a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will
be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-BOA1538261 Address: 215-217 Brighton Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Michael P. Ross, Esq
Board Final Arbiter: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1617226 Address: 53-55 Dustin Street Ward 21 Applicant: Vincent, Joseph & Andrew Bisconte(by Kyle Smith, Esq)
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream
on the City’s website. Closed
captioning is available.
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1242680 Address: 171 Corey Road Ward 21 Applicant: Cameron S. Merrill
Case: BOA- 114374 Address: 449 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jared Eigerman, Esq
Case: BOA-1123319 Address: 2 Emery Road Ward 22 Applicant: Jared Eigerman, Esq
Slide the time bar to 6:27
Outcome: Motion to grant extensions as requested was approved.
Hearings: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1762986 Address: 6 Manton Terrace Ward 21 Applicant: Brarm LLC
Article(s) Article 51 Section 9 Dimensional Regulations Requesting relief for an additional unit with excess floor area ratio and insufficient lot area Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Requesting relief for insufficient off street parking
for an additional unit Article 9, Section 1Extension of Nonconforming Building Requesting relief for a nonconforming existing insufficient side yard setback
Purpose : Change occupancy from 3 residential units to 4 residential units; convert existing basement level to a residential unit
Slide the time bar to 1:36:15
Outcome: Approved.
Case: BOA-1749533 Address: 27-29 Everett Street Ward 22 Applicant: Hao Quan
Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Article 51, Section 9 Add'l Lot Area Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose : Change of occupancy from a three unit building to a six unit building by way of rear/vertical addition with minor interior changes to the existing structure.
Slide the time bar to 1:40:27
Outcome: Approved with Boston Planning Review.
Hearings: 11:00 am
Case: BOA-1719823 Address: 32 Gordon Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy, Esq
Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section
56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose : RENOVATED THREE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH 3 UNITS AND ONE PARKING SPACE TO HAVE 4 UNITS (BUILDING WILL NOT HAVE AN ELEVATOR. BUILDING WILL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED) NOMINAL FEE REQUIRES ZONING RELIEF
Slide the time bar to 1:33:45
Outcome: Motion to defer to January 13, 2026 was approved.
Re-Discussion: 11:30 am
Case: BOA- 1769103 Address: 26 Windom Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Marguerite Roberts
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Construct a two-story rear addition to the existing single-family home.
Slide the time bar to 2:02:14
Outcome: Motion to defer to December 16, 2025 was approved.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am
2) FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, LLC. , D/B/A: SPECTRUM, Location: 89 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 059181, Category: GOPAL
Date 08/24/2025 Notice Large crowd/street concert on and abutting location in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64
Slide the time bar to 18:25
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
6) NEWA LIQUORS, INC. , D/B/A: WALSH WINE & SPIRITS, Location: 388 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-101934, Notice/Violation#: 020601, Category: RETAL
Date 09/03/2025 Notice Sale of alcohol to person under 21 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34-34A, 41, 64-64A and Board's rule 1.08F
Slide the time bar to 1:05:26
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am
3 FAZIRED LLC
D/B/A: Turkish Lazuri Cafe
1 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-583152
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hour of the licensed business - From: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 9:10
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
14 BIG NIGHT VENUES BOSTON 5, LLC
D/B/A:
186 TREMONT ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
License #: LB-99039
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Big Night Venues Boston 5, LLC located at 186 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
To: Allston Phase A Hotel TRS, Inc. dba Atlas Hotel located at 30-40 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134. Mohamed Hashesh, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - The entire building located at
30-40 Western Avenue comprised of sixteen (16) floors for the operation of the Atlas Hotel (excluding those portions of the Hotel leased to COOP and AMA, independent operators within the hotel building) comprised of 119,226 sf with 1 entrance and 3 exits,
outdoor terrace on private property on 6th floor (4,044 sf), including room service to the 246 guest rooms as well as all other common areas of the hotel. Secondly, has petitioned to change the license type - From: S12 Restaurant To: S12 Hotel . Lastly, has
petitioned for the approval of a Management Agreement between Allston Phase A Hotel TRS, Inc. and Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Attorney: Dennis A. Quilty
Slide the time bar to 52:28
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Public Improvement Commission Hearing
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am
New Business
NB 3. 250 Everett Street; Brighton – Pedestrian Easement, Specific Repairs – On a set of petitions by MCRT Investments LLC
Slide the time bar to 48:22
Outcome: Referred to the public hearing on December 4, 2025.
NB 4. Henshaw Street, Cambridge Street; Brighton – Specific Repairs, Grant of Location – On a petition by National Grid
Slide the time bar to 51:58
Outcome: Referred to the public hearing on December 4, 2025.
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Boston Licensing Board
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
2. Facility Concession Services, LLC
Doing business as: Spectrum
Location: 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
License#: LB‑99313, Notice/Violation#: 059181, Category: GOPAL
Date: 08/24/2025
Notice: Large crowd/street concert on and abutting location in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Slide the time bar to 1:13
Outcome: Violation with a warning.
6. Newa Liquors, Inc.
Doing business as: Walsh Wine & Spirits
Location: 388 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
License#: LB‑101934, Notice/Violation#: 020601, Category: RETAL
Date: 09/03/2025
Notice: Sale of alcohol to person under 21 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34‑34A, 41, 64‑64A and Board's rule 1.08F.
Slide the time bar to 3:42
Outcome: Violation with a one-day suspension.
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
3. Fazired, LLC
Doing business as: Turkish Lazuri Cafe
1 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-583152
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hour of the licensed business - From: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 5:30
Outcome: Approved.
14. Big Night Venues Boston 5, LLC
186 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
License #: LB-99039
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Big Night Venues Boston 5, LLC located at 186 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
To: Allston Phase A Hotel TRS, Inc. dba Atlas Hotel located at 30-40 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134. Mohamed Hashesh, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - The entire building located at
30-40 Western Avenue comprised of sixteen (16) floors for the operation of the Atlas Hotel (excluding those portions of the Hotel leased to COOP and AMA, independent operators within the hotel building) comprised of 119,226 sf with 1 entrance and 3 exits,
outdoor terrace on private property on 6th floor (4,044 sf), including room service to the 246 guest rooms as well as all other common areas of the hotel. Secondly, has petitioned to change the license type - From: S12 Restaurant To: S12 Hotel . Lastly, has
petitioned for the approval of a Management Agreement between Allston Phase A Hotel TRS, Inc. and Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Attorney: Dennis A. Quilty
Slide the time bar to 11:40
Outcome: Approved.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:
1. Star Markets Company, Inc.
Doing business as: Star Market #7588
1065 Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐149008
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Corporate Name of the license business‐ From: Star Market Company, Inc. To: Star Markets Company, Inc Secondly, has petitioned to change the Officer/Director/ LLC Manager of the license business‐
From: Bradley Beckstrom (Officer) To: Robert Larson (officer). Thirdly, has petitioned to change the D/B/A of the licensed business From : Star Market #7588 To: Star Market #3588.
Additionally, has petitioned to change the Manager of the licensed business From : Peter Grell To: Johanna Chacon.
Lastly, has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the licensed business From: 24Hours To: 6:00 AM ‐ 11:00 PM.
Slide the time bar to 14:12
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
1. Charles River Community Health, Inc. - LBS-612127
Has applied for a(n) Staff Holiday Party at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/12/2025, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Manager: Farina Ali
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
1. Silvio O. Conte Forum Trustees of Boston College - LBS-612124
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/03/2025, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/28/2025, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/22/2025, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/06/2025, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
4. Souzan Nicholson German International School Boston - LBS-612141
Has applied for a(n) Holiday Market at:
57 Holton St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 12/06/2025, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Manager: Sarah Feinberg
5. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-612160
Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/07/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/03/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/29/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/09/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
6. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-612161
Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Hockey at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/05/2025, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
7. Boston Boxing & Fitness - LBS-612164
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
100 Holton St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/06/2025, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Edward LaVache
Outcome: Approved.
Old and New Business
2. The Board held an informational hearing on October 21, 2025 to receive public feedback from licensees regarding M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 12D (as codified by Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) which would permit the Board to allow licensees permitted to sell only wines
and malt beverages pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 12 to trade in said license and be issued a non-transferable all alcoholic beverages license. The open comment period has now formally closed.
Slide the time bar to 18:16
Outcome: Board discussion, extending comment period to December 4, 2025, stakeholders are being asked to draft regulation language addressing their concerns.
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!
697 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment Period End November 28, 2025)
Allston Square (NPC Comment Period End December 5, 2025)
Paul Creighton
Nov 23, 2025, 3:07:16 PM (4 days ago) Nov 23
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Anthony:
I thought that the BRA/BPDA/CityHall extended the Deadline for the Allston Square development proposal, n'est ce pas?
Paul
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