Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 9-15, 2026

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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 9-15, 2026

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Events

Allston-Brighton Community Plan Public Meeting

Boston Planning Department

Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a public meeting about the Allston-Brighton Community Plan. We’ll be discussing the fundamentals of zoning, what updates are needed in Allston-Brighton, and how we can use this to shape our neighborhood, with a particular focus on small-scale residential areas. There will be time for discussion and detailed questions following the presentation.

How to participate

Please register in advance: bosplans.org/ABCP-FebPublicMeeting
Meeting ID: 160 146 2076

Email Contact: grey....@boston.gov

15 Chester Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Proposal: To legalize existing extended living space in the basement, (two bedrooms). No work to be done. Ref. permits #ALT782071, #SF849803

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: 160 278 8464

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)

11 Elko Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Proposal: Change of occupancy from three units to 10 units by restoring existing three-family structure and then construct a four-story, seven unit addition connected via a breezeway to the rear to total 10 units with elevator access and six off street covered parking spaces per updated plans provided.

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: 160 591 8885

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am

4. D.E. Foods, LLC

D/B/A: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

30 N BEACON ST

ALLSTON, MA 02134

License #: LB-100130

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Operating Hours to the location of the licensed business- From: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Boston Parks and Recreation

Wednesday February 11, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026

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.

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

Veronica Smith Senior Community Center

20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton

Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov

Allston-Brighton Community Plan Public Meeting

Boston Planning Department

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Boston Green Academy

20 Warren St, Brighton

Email Contact: grey....@boston.gov

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Boston Wetlands Ordinance, Boston City Code, Ordinances, Chapter 7-1.4, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 6 p.m. on February 11, 2026 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, ground water, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat.

Any matter posted as a public hearing may be deliberated upon at a subsequent meeting.

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at c...@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1996 and Boston File No. 2024-021 from Epsilon Associates, Inc., on behalf of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) for the proposed construction of the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project to improve the BWSC stormwater management system at ~500 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (LUW, Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront, 25ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.

Updates

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Extensions: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1539718 Address: 1270 Commonwealth Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: David Linhart, Esq

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 2/3/2026 Part 1 of 2

Slide the time bar to 5:20

Outcome: Grant the extensions as requested approved.

Re-Discussion: 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 8 Use: Forbidden Multi-Family Dwelling - Forbidden 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

Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 2/3/2026 Part 1 of 2

Slide the time bar to 46:35

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!