Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 22-28, 2025
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Anthony D'Isidoro
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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Events
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
Wednesday September 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
The voting hearing is open to the public, however, no additional testimony will be accepted.
Meeting ID: 895 4494 5324
Passcode: 932875
Dial In Phone Number: 646-876-9923
1. Union Twist, Inc. (“Union Twist”)
Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License
Request: Change of Beneficial Ownership Interest. Licensee is seeking BCB approval to remove the Licensee’s current beneficial owners except for Union Twist Holdings, LLC and add three new indirect owners: Austin Group Ventures MA, LLC; Austin Group Holdings,
LLC; and Margaret Rubino. Union Twist, Inc. will remain the ultimate license holder.
Email Contact: cannab...@boston.gov
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
1954 Commonwealth Avenue Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This meeting was originally scheduled for August 28th 2025
The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 1954 Commonwealth Avenue project located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application (SPRA) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
Glenshane Properties (“the Proponent”) proposes to develop a 26-unit multi-family residential development by relocating closer to Commonwealth Avenue and preserving the Site’s existing historic residence, relocating a reconstructed porte cochere, installing a new driveway, modifying the existing stone wall, re-landscaping, and constructing behind the house a new 6-story building with connected central lobby including one (1) level parking beneath the rear building.
The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 1954 Commonwealth Avenue project located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application (SPRA) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
Glenshane Properties (“the Proponent”) proposes to develop a 26-unit multi-family residential development by relocating closer to Commonwealth Avenue and preserving the Site’s existing historic residence, relocating a reconstructed porte cochere, installing a new driveway, modifying the existing stone wall, re-landscaping, and constructing behind the house a new 6-story building with connected central lobby including one (1) level parking beneath the rear building.
How to participate:
Email Contact: dylan....@boston.gov
Allston-Brighton Bluebikes Group Ride (Flyer Attached)
Allston-Brighton Triple Play (Flyer Attached)
The Allston Village Street Fair (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am
1) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: , Location: 32 - 34 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 007528, Category: CV7AL
Date 05/09/2025 Notice Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron vs patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A
Slide the time bar to 2:06
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
2) MODEL CAFETERIA, INC. , D/B/A: MODEL CAFETERIA, Location: 1 - 9 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99176, Notice/Violation#: 003675 6/30/25, Category: CV7AL
Date 06/14/2025 Notice Assault and battery employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A
Slide the time bar to 16:43
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, September 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am
20 1227 COMMONWEALTH, INC.
D/B/A: WILD DUCK
1229 COMMONWEALTH AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101992
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Commonwealth Cellars, Inc. dba Commonwealth Cellars (at the same location). Wondimu Abeje, Manager. 11:00PM Closing Hour. Updating the
description of premise as follows: 3529 square feet total with 1 entrance and 2 exits - to include approx. 2000 square feet in 1 room on the first floor with rear entry for deliveries, and approx. 1529 square feet in the basement for storage only.
Attorney: Carolyn M Conway
Slide the time bar to 3:05
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
21 Nice Noodles LLC
D/B/A: Blue Sakura
12 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-494678
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Nice Noodles LLC located at 12 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134 To: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Boston, LLC. dba Kitchen
+ Kocktails by Kevin Kelly located at 100 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116. Tyler Castro, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - Restaurant space on first floor of building totaling 9,232 sq. ft. with dining rooms, bar with 38 seats, bathrooms,
and kitchen. Storage in basement. Seasonal April-October outdoor patio with 14 seats on 375 sq. ft. of private property, with a closing hour of 11:00 PM. Main entrance and two exits on Arlington Street, one exit on Stuart Street. Additionally, has petitioned
to pledge the license to 100 Arlington Acquisition Company, LLC.
Attorney: Adam R. Barnosky
Slide the time bar to 51:16
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
AGENDA
Transactional Hearing
Amendment to already approved License
1. Applicant: Union Twist, Inc. (“Union Twist”)
Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License
Request: Change of Beneficial Ownership Interest. Licensee is seeking BCB approval to remove the Licensee’s current beneficial owners except for Union Twist Holdings, LLC and add three new indirect owners: Austin Group Ventures MA, LLC; Austin Group Holdings,
LLC; and Margaret Rubino. Union Twist, Inc. will remain the ultimate license holder.
Slide the time bar to 2:02
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1. Metro Dining, Inc.
Location: 32 ‑ 34 Harvard Av Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB‑99095, Notice/Violation#: 007528, Category: CV7AL
Date: 05/09/2025
Notice: Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron vs patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.
Slide the time bar to 0:48
Outcome: No violation.
2. Model Cafeteria, Inc.
Doing business as: Model Cafeteria Location: 1 ‑ 9 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB‑99176, Notice/Violation#: 003675 6/30/25, Category: CV7AL
Date: 06/14/2025
Notice: Assault and battery employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.
Slide the time bar to 1:19
Outcome: Deferred until Board receives requested video.
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
20. 1227 Commonwealth, Inc.
Doing business as: Wild Duck
1229 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-101992
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Commonwealth Cellars, Inc. dba Commonwealth Cellars (at the same location). Wondimu Abeje, Manager. 11:00PM Closing Hour. Updating the
description of premise as follows: 3529 square feet total with 1 entrance and 2 exits - to include approx. 2000 square feet in 1 room on the first floor with rear entry for deliveries, and approx. 1529 square feet in the basement for storage only.
Attorney: Carolyn M Conway
Slide the time bar to 10:14
Outcome: Approved.
21. Nice Noodles Doing business as: Blue Sakura
12 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-494678
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Nice Noodles LLC located at 12 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134 To: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Boston, LLC. dba Kitchen
+ Kocktails by Kevin Kelly located at 100 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116. Tyler Castro, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - Restaurant space on the first floor of building totaling 9,232 sq. ft. with dining rooms, bar with 38 seats, bathrooms,
and kitchen. Storage in basement. Seasonal April-October outdoor patio with 14 seats on 375 sq. ft. of private property, with a closing hour of 11:00 PM. Main entrance and two exits on Arlington Street, one exit on Stuart Street. Additionally, has petitioned
to pledge the license to 100 Arlington Acquisition Company, LLC.
Attorney: Adam R. Barnosky
Slide the time bar to 10:56
Outcome: Approved.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The Following have applied for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
1. Zezenia Restaurant Inc.
Doing business as: Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken
1443 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-606465
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location: 950SF Full-service restaurant with takeout capabilities. The first floor includes 14 seats for dine in customers and a full kitchen located at the rear of the space.
The basement contains a bathroom and storage area.
Manager: Osama Mohamed
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 13:02
Outcome: Approved.
4. NY Bagel & Coffee Co.
Doing business as: NY Bagel & Coffee Co.
111 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-606468
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location: 1,350SF Sit in and take out café where all food is served in disposable containers. The first-floor features 24 seats, a full kitchen located at the back, and bathrooms
on the right side. The basement is used for storage only. There is no outdoor patio.
Manager: Gopal Rungta
Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 13:52
Outcome: Approved.
10. Dockshare LLC
Doing business as: Holdfast Specialty Seafood Rolls
164 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐607625
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐1,147SF The entrance opening onto Brighton Avenue. The layout includes high‐top seating at the front, a service station in the center, and a kitchen and prep area
also located centrally. Freezers are positioned at the rear of the space, and there is a basement level designated for dry storage.
Manager: Jesse Kim
Hours of Operation: 11:00AM to 11:00PM
Slide the time bar to 15:19
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:
6. Notch Brighton Tap Room LLC
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-447987
Has applied for a one-day amendment to existing license to extend into the Speedway Annex for a baby shower on September 29, 2025, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Manager: Nathan Kearney
Slide the time bar to 20:41
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
3. Presentation School Foundation - LBS-607319
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
640 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/04/2025, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Manager: Clodagh Drummey
Outcome: Approved.
10. Mass Oyster Project - LBS-607588
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02458
Date and Time: 10/04/2025, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Manager: Maureen Hautaniemi
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
9. German International School Boston - LBS-607126
Has applied for a(n) Oktoberfest at:
57 Holton St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 09/26/2025, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Manager: Sarah Feinberg
Outcome: Approved.
10. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-607129
Has applied for a(n) Educational Malt & Wine License at:
21 Saint Thomas More Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/09/2025 - 04/10/2026, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Manager: Elizabeth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
18. Sofra Bakery & Cafe - LBS-607448
Has applied for a(n) Cooking Classes at:
210 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 09/25/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/18/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/11/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/09/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/20/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/23/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/16/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/02/2025, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Kristi McNeil
Outcome: Approved.
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Allston
23. Request authorization to enter into an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement and Restriction for the proposed creation of 19 Inclusionary Development rental units and 10 Residential Voucher units located at 25-39 Harvard Avenue and 410R Cambridge Street;
and to take all related actions.
Slide the time bar to 9:05
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!
393 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment due October 10, 2025)
All of the events are on Sunday September 28th! The parade begins at 1pm!
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