Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 12-18, 2026

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request January 12-18, 2026 

 

Notes 

 

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Events

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 

Inspectional Services Department                                                

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 
                                                

The January 13, 2026, 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/2026ZBAHearings. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 422 3767 followed by # when prompted.

If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/January132026ZBAComments 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.

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1743924 Address: 24-26 Larose Place Ward 21 Applicant: Silvio Ribeiro 

Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

Purpose : Extend living space from Unit 2 into the Attic add dormers Remodel 2nd floor per architecture plans.

Case: BOA- 1781833 Address: 36 Champney Street Ward 22 Applicant: Jing Zhang 

Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive

Purpose : Convert the current 1 family residence to a 2 family, build a new addition of 205 sqft kitchen in the 2nd floor, Install the 2nd exit and exterior stairs off the 2nd floor living room, build a dormer in one attic bedroom, build a new full bath in 1st floor, install walls for unit 1/2 partition

Re-Discussion: 11:30 am

Case: BOA-1719823 Address: 32 Gordon Street Ward 21 Applicant: George Morancy, Esq

Article(s) Article 51 Section 8 Use Regulations MFR use Forbidden Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient additional lot area per unit 11.17.25 Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient usable open space per unit Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Insufficient side yard setback Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking & Loading Req Insufficient parking Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations 5. Basement dwelling units forbidden New variance cited 11.17.25

Purpose : RENOVATE THREE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH 3 UNITS AND ONE PARKING SPACE TO HAVE 6 UNITS (BUILDING WILL NOT HAVE AN ELEVATOR. BUILDING WILL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED) NOMINAL FEE – REQUIRES ZONING RELIEF

Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                                  

The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available. 

 

City Hall on the Go Brighton

Office of Civic Organizing

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Oak Square YMCA

615 Washington St, Brighton

 

City Hall on the Go Allston

Office of Civic Organizing

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Harvard Avenue MBTA Stop

1230 Commonwealth Ave, Allston

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Boston Parks and Recreation

Wednesday January 14, 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.

Register here

Veronica Smith Senior Community Center

20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton

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

 

Allston I-90 Multimodal Transportation Project Task Force meeting

MassDOT

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

On Thursday, January 15, MassDOT is holding a hybrid (in-person/ online) I-90 Allston Multimodal Transportation Project Task Force Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.

Proposed Meeting Agenda

• Welcome/Introductions
• 2026 Year Ahead
• Lincoln Street Noise Barriers Public Engagement
• Project Priorities
• Early Action Projects – Initial Project Screening
• Next Steps

 

If you’d like to attend virtually, please use the link to register via Zoom.

Register for this meeting 

 

Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center

123 Antwerp Street

Brighton, MA 02135

The Brighton Bazaar Presents Snug Life (Flyer Attached)

 

Updates 

 

Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing

Boston Licensing Board

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am

1) MILE 22, INC. , D/B/A: CITYSIDE IN THE CIRCLE, Location: 1958 - 1960 BEACON ST 

BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-98902, Notice/Violation#: 003716, Category: CV7AL 

Date 10/18/2025 Notice Over-served patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 69

Video: Boston Licensing Board Violations Hearing 1-6-26       

Slide the time bar to 2:13

Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

 

6) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: Draft Bar and Grille, Location: 32 - 34 HARVARD AV

ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 019665, Category: CV7AL 

Date 10/16/2025 Notice Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A

Video: Boston Licensing Board Violations Hearing 1-6-26       

Slide the time bar to 38:57

Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                   

Boston Licensing Board                   

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am

 

16 INSHALLAH, INC.

D/B/A: CRAVE

128 BRIGHTON AV

ALLSTON, MA 02134

License #: LB-99345

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Inshallah, Inc. located at 128 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134 To: Wan Xi LLC d/b/a ZHU located at 903-905 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115. Yanjuan Duan, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - In 8,000SF across 4 floors with 1 entrance and 2 exits, consisting of a lower level with a kitchen, dining area with 64 seats; first floor with a kitchen and dining area with 42 seats; second floor with a dining area with 64 seats restrooms; and third floor with an office, storage and restroom. Additionally, has petitioned to Pledge the License to: Charles M. Talanian.

Attorney: Thomas P. Miller

Video: Boston Licensing Board Transactional Hearing 1-7-26       

Slide the time bar to 51:31

Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

1. Mile 22, Inc.

Doing business as: Cityside in the Circle

Location: 1958 - 1960 Beacon St., Brighton MA 02135

License#: LB-98902, Notice/Violation#: 003716, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/18/2025

Notice: Over-served patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 69.

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 0:42

Outcome: No Violation with correspondence from the Board.

6. Metro Dining, Inc.

Doing business as: Draft Bar and Grille

Location: 32 - 34 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134

License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 019665, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/16/2025

Notice: Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A.

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 5:41

Outcome: Violation indefinite suspension to be lifted on transfer of this license.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

16. Inshallah, Inc.

Doing business as: Crave

128 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-99345

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Inshallah, Inc. located at 128 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134 To: Wan Xi LLC d/b/a ZHU located at 903-905 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115. Yanjuan Duan, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - In 8,000SF across 4 floors with 1 entrance and 2 exits, consisting of a lower level with a kitchen, dining area with 64 seats; first floor with a kitchen and dining area with 42 seats; second floor with a dining area with 64 seats restrooms; and third floor with an office, storage and restroom. Additionally, has petitioned to Pledge the License to: Charles M. Talanian.

Attorney: Thomas P. Miller

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 26:30

Outcome: Approved.

 

Non-Hearing Transactions

The following are applying for a New Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:

1. Pedros on Wheels LLC

D/B/A: Pedro's Kitchen

87 Glenville Av., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB‐614856

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐The premises consist of a 3,200 square foot full‐service restaurant located entirely on one complete floor, with seating for 127 occupants and accommodation for 9 standing. The space includes a bar seating area, a full kitchen, and four bathrooms located at the rear on each side of the first floor. There is also a basement used for storage. The establishment has no patio and includes three exits.

Manager: Pedro Alarcon

Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 30:41

Outcome: Approved.

 

5. SM International Inc.

Doing business as: Khau Galli

38 Brooks St., Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB‐615751

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location

‐1,800SF

Ground‐floor space consisting of a commercial kitchen equipped with a hood, sinks, and prep area, along with a front takeout counter. An employee bathroom is located in the rear, with the basement used for dry and equipment storage. No customer seating.

Manager: Siddhey Mahadik

Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 31:40

Outcome: Approved.

 

8. Pho Town ‐ Brighton LLC

Doing business as: Pho Town

89 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB‐615767

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location

‐1,500SF

Full‐service restaurant located on the first floor, with two handicap‐accessible bathrooms (men’s and women’s). The space includes seating for 32 patrons, a 10‐foot kitchen hood with eight stock burners and one pasta boiler, and two sandwich prep refrigerators. No basement or outdoor seating.

Manager: Benjamin Nguyen

Hours of Operation: 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 32:28

Outcome: Approved.

 

9. Radhe Morari LLC

Doing business as: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

470 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB‐615768

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location

‐1,611SF

Located on the second floor of the building, with one bathroom, one office, and a dining room with seating for 15 patrons. The kitchen is located on the same floor and includes shelving storage facilities. No patio.

Manager: Gineshkumar Patel

Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 32:43

Outcome: Approved.

 

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

1. AUA168, Inc.

Doing business as: Rice Away

296 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB‐561991

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Rice Away To: Nakhon

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 33:18

Outcome: Approved.

The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

5. Temple B'Nai Moshe - LBS-615787

Has applied for a(n) Concert at:

1845 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/24/2026, 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Manager: Anna Kravets

Outcome: Approved.

6. Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation - LBS-615788

Has applied for a(n) Sports Competition at:

91 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/24/2026, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Manager: Keisha Bishop

Outcome: Approved.

The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

3. MA Squash - LBS-615686

Has applied for a(n) Sports League Finals at:

65 N Harvard Wa., Allston, MA 02134

Date and Time: 04/30/2026, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Date and Time: 03/26/2026, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Manager: Kara Kardon

Outcome: Approved.

Old and New Business:

1. The Board is in receipt of correspondence from AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC d/b/a Charles River Speedway, 1420-1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135, License # LB-464491, notifying the Board of the termination of two management agreements between AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC and Superbien LLC and Birds of Paradise LLC.

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 35:15

Outcome: Acknowledged.

2. 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. Following the close of an open comment period, the Board discussed principles to be included in final regulations.

Draft regulations to be voted on or amended are as follows:

Proposed New Rule 1.08(R)

R. Licensees permitted under Section 12 to sell only wine and malt beverages, with or without the addition of cordials/liqueurs, may apply to trade in said license and be issued a non-transferable all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to Chapter 138, Section 12D and the following regulations:

1. Licensees seeking to upgrade to an all alcoholic beverages license will submit the ABCC’s “Change of Category” application and required accompanying documentation to the Board. The application is subject to all provisions of Chapter 138, including notice, publication, certified mailing, and a hearing.

2. The Licensing Board shall not require any community process to upgrade a license pursuant to this section, if the licensee has completed a community process in connection with an application for an all alcoholic beverages license within the past two years.

3. If approved, the all alcoholic beverages license shall, upon issuance, be nontransferable to any other person, corporation, or organization and shall be clearly marked “nontransferable” on its face.

4. An upgraded license issued under this section, if cancelled, revoked, or no longer in use, shall be returned physically, with all of the legal rights, privileges and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the Licensing Board. Once returned to the Licensing Board, the license shall revert to a license to sell wine and malt beverages only, and shall be returned to either the general quota or to a special legislation quota, depending on the original issuance of the license to sell wine and malt beverages.

5. A licensee whose license has been upgraded pursuant to this section may apply at any time to “downgrade” to a license to sell only wine and malt beverages, with or without the addition of cordials/liqueurs, by submitting a “Change of Category” application and required accompanying documentation to the Licensing Board. The application is subject to all provisions of Chapter 138, including notice, publication, certified mailing, and a hearing. If approved, the license shall revert to its category prior to upgrading. If the original wine and malt beverages license was a general quota license, the downgraded license shall be transferable upon issuance.

6. In evaluating whether to approve an application for an upgrade pursuant to this section, the Licensing Board shall conduct a public need analysis, guided by the factors outlined in Ballarin, Inc. v. Licensing Board of Boston and other relevant decisions. Public need shall be presumed if the licensee has held a license to sell wine and malt beverages for a period of at least one year prior to applying for an upgrade.

7. A licensee whose license has been upgraded pursuant to this section may apply to change the location of said license. In evaluating whether to approve an application to change the location of an upgraded license, the Licensing Board shall conduct an analysis of the public need at the proposed new location, guided by the factors outlined in Ballarin, Inc. v. Licensing Board of Boston and other relevant decisions. The Board’s decision shall also include an analysis of the impact that the change of location would have on the license’s prior location.

Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1-8-26       

Slide the time bar to 35:40

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!