Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 17-23, 2025
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Anthony D'Isidoro
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 17-23, 2025
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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Events
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The November 18, 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/NOV18ZBAComments 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- 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
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
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.
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
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.
Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream
on the City’s website. Closed
captioning is available.
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One-tap mobile: +16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# or +13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236#
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
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
Email Contact: Maureen....@Boston.Gov
697 Cambridge Street Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This is a virtual Public Meeting for the proposed
697 Cambridge Street project
located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation by the developer followed by questions and comments
from the public.
The Proposed Project is to transform an existing two- story commercial structure into a five-story multifamily residential building while maintaining compatibility with its urban context. The program organizes residential, parking, and support spaces to create a functional and efficient structure that responds to the character of the section of Cambridge Street on which the site sits. The building will contain 42 residential units organized across the lower level through the fifth floor.
How to Participate
Meeting ID: 161 680 9992
Email Contact: dan.p...@boston.gov
Commercial Leasing Workshop! (Flyer Attached)
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, November 19, 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
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
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
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
Kiwanis Club of Allston Brighton Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 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
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 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: Bryna Leeder (wehb...@aol.com)
City Hall on the Go: Brighton (Flyer Attached)
Allston Civic Association November Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting online or by calling in.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Meeting agenda attached and posted at:
Anthony D’Isidoro, President
McKinney Park Clean-up (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am
9 DLY HOT POT ALLSTON LLC
D/B/A: DALONGYI HOT POT
137 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99556
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.
Attorney: Ka-yung Wong
Slide the time bar to 15:54
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8. DLY Hot Poty Allston LLC
Doing business as: Dalongyi Hot Pot
137 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-99556
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.
Attorney: Ka-yung Wong
Slide the time bar to 8:39
Outcome: Approved.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:
5. Fruit Tea MA2, Inc.
Doing business as: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
14 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐480459
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Ownership Interest of the license business From: Ming Yang Zheng: Owner/Treasurer(50% Shares) To: Emily Chen: Pres/Manager (100% Shares)
Secondly, has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea To: Bloome Fruit Tea
Slide the time bar to 14:56
Outcome: Approved.
9. Yuen Mei Restaurant Group Allston, Inc.
Doing business as: Clay Pot Cafe
70 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐581825
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the business ‐ From: 11:30 AM ‐ 9:00 PM To: 7:30 AM ‐ 10:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 16:25
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
6. Temple B'Nai Moshe - LBS-610839
Has applied for a(n) at: Wedding Reception
1845 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/22/2025, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Natnale Mengesha
Outcome: Approved.
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
20. Request authorization to issue a Certificate of Completion for the successful completion of construction of 44-46 Soldiers Field Place located in the Brighton neighborhood, pursuant to Section C.4 of the Cooperation Agreement by and between the Boston Redevelopment
Authority d/b/a Boston Planning and Development Agency and 1500 SFR LLC, dated September 22, 2022.
Slide the time bar to 1:37:02
Outcome: Approved.
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Brighton
27. Request authorization to waive further review of the Boston College Institutional Master Plan Notification Form for the Renewal and Extension of their Institutional Master Plan dated October 10, 2025, and approve the renewal of the Boston College Institutional
Master Plan, pursuant to Section 80D-5.2(e), Section 80D-6, and Section 80D-8 of the Zoning Code; and to take all related actions.
Slide the time bar to 1:49:19
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!
Allston Square (NPC Comment Period End November 26, 2025)
697 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment Period End November 28, 2025)
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