Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 3-9, 2025
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 3-9, 2025
Notes
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Municipal Election (Ballot Position)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
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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 November 3, 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
24 Larose Place Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: Extend living space from Unit Two into the attic, add dormers and remodel second floor per architectural plans.
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: 814 6472 9910
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, November 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
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
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
Veterans Count of Fallen Heroes (Flyer Attached)
164 Brighton Avenue Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: “Holdfast Specialty Seafood Rolls” seeking wine & malt beverages license designated for a Main Streets District, closing at 11 p.m.
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: 894 3929 8374
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s)
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Free Homebuyer Seminar (Flyer Attached)
Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University
Thursday, November 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)
Veterans Day Luncheon (Flyer Attached)
Fall Food Harvest Fest (Flyer Attached)
Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 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)
85 Glenville Avenue Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: “Pedro’s Kitchen” is seeking a common victualler wine and malt beverage license with cordials. If no licenses are available the application will be kept on file for up to two years. Closing time is 12 a.m.
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: 889 6922 5392
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Boston Soccer League is Coming to Allston-Brighton (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1538261 Address: 215-217 Brighton Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Derric Small, Esq
Slide the time bar to 5:22
Outcome: Granted extensions as requested.
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.
Slide the time bar to 21:33
Outcome: Approved deferral to November 6, 2025.
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
Slide the time bar to 24:24
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!
Boston College Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF Comment Period End November 9, 2025)
Allston Square (NPC Comment Period End November 26, 2025)
697 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment Period End November 28, 2025)
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