Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request October 27-November 2, 2025

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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request October 27-November 2, 2025
 
Notes
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Municipal Election (Ballot Position)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline is October 25, 2025
Early Voting Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Jackson Mann School, 500 Cambridge St, Allston
Mail-In Ballot Online Application Applications to request a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Request An Accessible Ballot To receive an accessible Vote by Mail ballot, check the appropriate box at the bottom of the online application form and provide your email address. 
 
Mayor
Michelle Wu, Roslindale, Present Mayor
 
City Councilor At-Large
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, Present City Councilor At-Large
Will Onuoha, Dorchester
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, Present City Councilor At-Large
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, Veteran
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, Present City Councilor At-Large
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, Present City Councilor At-Large
Frank K Baker, Dorchester, Former District City Councilor

District City Councilor
District Nine
Pilar Ortiz, Brighton
Liz A. Breadon, Brighton, Present District City Councilor
 
Events
 
Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza Class with Ella
Boston Parks and Recreation
Monday October 27, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from October 6, 2025, until November 10, 2025
Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Kick It is a music-driven, kickboxing-inspired fitness method with 13 rounds. The class brings high intensity interval training with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components and a meditative cool down. All levels welcome! All you need is a yoga mat, sneakers, water, and yourself.
Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.
Rogers Park
30 Rogers Park Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 
                                                
The October 28, 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/OCTOBER28ZBAComments 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-1538261 Address: 215-217 Brighton Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Derric Small, Esq

Recommendations: 9:30 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.

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1733319 Address: 22 Pratt Street Ward 21 Applicant: Sean Sacks-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden Multi-Family Dwelling - Forbidden Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Building Height Excessive Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Side Yard Insufficient, per Article 12-3. Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Erect a new podium building with two towers for multi family dwelling of 318 residential units, on newly created lot. Building has a one story podium connecting two towers (16 story & 7 story) and project involves related site and public realm improvements. Building features a below grade garage, bike storage, and amenity spaces for tenants. Refer to ALT1697217 and ALT1697219 for consolidation of parcels. Demolition of existing buildings on separate permits. [ePlan] LPR

Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                                  
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
 
Fidelis Way Park: Community Meeting 2
Boston Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an online community meeting to review a number of design alternatives for Fidelis Way Park!
Email Contact: Max....@boston.gov

State of the Schools (Flyer Attached)

Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

The Night Bazaar (Flyer Attached)

Allston Brighton Chamber of Commerce – Fall Happy Hour (Flyer Attached)

BC Task Force Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Description:
The Planning Department is hosting a Task Force Meeting to discuss their recently filed Boston College Institutional Master Plan Renewal with No Changes for the period of 2025-2029.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bosplans.org/BCTaskForce1030
Meeting ID: 161 937 6138
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 160 282 3355
Email Contact: nick....@boston.gov

Brighton Business District – Trick or Treat (Flyer Attached)

Halloween Block Party (Flyer Attached) 
 
Updates 
  
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting          
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 3:30 pm 
 
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/INVITATION FOR BIDS/CONTRACTS/GRANTS
 
13. Request authorization to execute a contract with Karp Strategies for a City-wide Needs Assessment study, for a total contract amount not to exceed $800,000 and a contract term of up to 12 months. 
Slide the time bar to 1:09:10
Outcome: Approved.   
 
PLANNING / ZONING / DESIGN 
 
14. Request authorization to adopt a pilot of the Direct Displacement Disclosure to be integrated as part of new project filings for Small Projects filed under Article 80E of the Zoning Code and Large Projects filed under Article 80B of the Zoning Code, for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. 
Slide the time bar to 1:11:45
Outcome: Approved.   
 
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
 
19. Informational Update on Article 80 Modernization Engagement Improvements. 
Slide the time bar to 1:32:32
Outcome: Informational update.   
 
Allston 
 
20. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 36 residential rental units, including 6 Inclusionary Zoning units, 20 car parking spaces, and 50 bicycle parking spaces, located at 80 Gardner Street; and (2) enter into a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions.  
Slide the time bar to 1:38:30
Outcome: Approved.  
 
Virtual Liquor License Upgrade Public Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
As you may be aware, the City of Boston has accepted M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 12D (as codified by Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025). This change would permit the Licensing Board for the City of Boston (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 enabling legislation allows the Board to establish additional requirements. To that end, please be advised that the Board has scheduled a public hearing to afford all licensees and the public an opportunity to be heard regarding any potential changes.
  
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                   
Boston Licensing Board                   
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am                   
 
14 Broken Records Beer Hall, LLC
D/B/A: Broken Records Beer Hall 81 –
85 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-99751
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Thomas Shea To: Michael Carlisle.
Attorney: Dennis A. Quilty
Slide the time bar to 13:11
Outcome: Taken under advisement.   
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

14. Broken Records Beer Hall, LLC
Doing business as: Broken Records Beer Hall
81-85 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-99751
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Thomas Shea To: Michael Carlisle.Attorney:
Dennis A. Quilty
Slide the time bar to 12:14
Outcome: Approved.  
 
Non-Hearing Transactions

The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:

1. Fu Allston Inc.
Doing business as: Yukiya
77 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐587715
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Yukiya To: B2J Tasty Pot
Slide the time bar to 19:46
Outcome: Approved.  
 
6. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co LLC
Doing business as: Starbucks @ Stop & Shop #2489
305 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‐566489
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Officer/ Director/ LLC Manager of the licensed business‐ From: Gordon Reid (President) To: Roger Wheeler (President)
Slide the time bar to 21:19
Outcome: Approved.  
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

10. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-610092
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/11/2025, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/06/2025, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/26/2025, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/18/2025, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.  
 
11. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-610093
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Hockey at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/21/2025 - 11/22/2025, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/14/2025, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/28/2025, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved.  
 
12. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-610095
Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/06/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/03/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/25/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/19/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/12/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/09/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.  
 
13. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-610098
Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Hockey at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/13/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/07/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/28/2025 - 11/29/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/22/2025, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved.  
 
Old and New Business:

1. 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.
Slide the time bar to 23:13
Outcome: Record kept open for additional comments through November 20, 2025.  
 
Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing (Video Pending)
Inspectional Services
Thursday, October 23, 2025 
 
Hearings: 5:00 pm
 
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.
 
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! 
 
Boston College Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) (Comment due November 9, 2025)

697 Cambridge Street (SPRA)

 






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