Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 1-7, 2025

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Notes
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Preliminary Municipal Election (Ballot Position)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline is August 30, 2025
Early Voting Saturday, August 30, 2025 & Sunday, August 31, 2025, 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, September 2, 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, incumbent
Josh Kraft, North End
Robert Cappucci, East Boston, former district school committee member, veteran
Domingos Darosa, Hyde Park
 
At-Large City Council
Frank K Baker, Dorchester, former district city councilor
Rachel Nicole Miselman, East Boston
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park
Will Onuoha, Dorchester
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, incumbent
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, incumbent
Yves Mary Jean, Roslindale
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, incumbent
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, veteran
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, incumbent
 
Events
 
Chandler Pond Opening (Flyer Attached)

Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting     
Tuesday, September 2, 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) 
 
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

Story Time at the Brighton Farmer’s Market (Flyer Attached)

Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour  
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University  
Thursday, September 4, 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)
 
Brighton Bazaar (Flyer Attached)

30th Brazilian Independence Day Festival in Boston (Flyer Attached)
 
Updates  
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, August 26, 2025                               
 
Re-Discussion: 11:30 am
 
Case: BOA-1695772 Address: 7 Tip Top Street Ward 22 Applicant: Prasanna Lachagari 
Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 9Lot Width Insufficient Article 51, Section 9Lot Area Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Article 51, Section 56Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 51, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9Bldg Height Excessive (Feet)
Purpose : The project involves converting a fire damaged 2 family residence into a 4 family dwelling which involves adding 1 unit in the basement and another in the attic. The Project includes reframing of the roof and installing new siding for the building, repairing fire damage and change of layouts.
Slide the time bar to 2:07:54
Outcome: Approved, with proviso that no building code relief be granted.

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                   
Boston Licensing Board                   
Wednesday, August 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am 
                  
3 Cantina Hospitality, LLC
D/B/A: Taco Bell
288 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-606086
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - The 1,370SF Single-story space features a customer lobby and service counter with a pickup window in the front, and a kitchen and employee restroom located in the rear.
Manager: Nelson Aguero
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Attorney: Thomas P Miller
Slide the time bar to 8:52
Outcome: Taken under advisement. 
 
15 COLWEN MANAGEMENT, INC.
D/B/A: AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT CLEVELAND CIRCLE
399 CHESTNUT HILL AV
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-99404
Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Patrick Brown To: Neil Dang.
Attorney: Jon D. Aieta
Slide the time bar to 49:08
Outcome: Taken under advisement.

27 Allston Live Concessions, LLC
D/B/A: O'Brien's Pub
3 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99094
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to pledge the license to OceanFirst Bank N.A.
Attorney: Elizabeth Pisano
Slide the time bar to 59:42
Outcome: Taken under advisement.
 
Boston Public Improvement Commission
Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am

PH 7. On a petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a Grant of Location with lead company status and no participants to install new telecommunication infrastructure with City shadow conduit within Englewood Avenue (public way), Brighton, located generally between Chiswick Road and Sutherland Road. (NB 8/14/2025) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Grant of Location Plan, Verizon, 97-122 Englewood Ave, Proposed Conduit Installation,” 1 sheet dated July, 2025.
Slide the time bar to 31:29
Outcome: Approved.
 
Boston Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025

3. Cantina Hospitality, LLC
Doing business as: Taco Bell
288 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-606086
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - The 1,370SF Single-story space features a customer lobby and service counter with a pickup window in the front, and a kitchen and employee restroom located in the rear.
Manager: Nelson Aguero
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Attorney: Thomas P Miller
Slide the time bar to 7:22
Outcome: Approved.
 
15. Colwen Management, Inc.
Doing business as: AC Hotel by Marriott Cleveland Circle
399 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-99404
Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Patrick Brown To: Neil Dang.
Attorney: Jon D. Aieta
Slide the time bar to 9:57
Outcome: Approved.
 
27. Allston Live Concessions, LLC
Doing business as: O’Brien’s Pub
3 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-99094
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to pledge the license to OceanFirst Bank N.A.
Attorney: Elizabeth Pisano
Slide the time bar to 12:30
Outcome: Approved.
 
Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. WM Brewing Co. Inc.
Doing business as: Widowmaker Brewing Taproom & Kitchen
190 N. Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‑604665
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ 4,550SF Restaurant with an on‑site brewery located on a single floor. The establishment features 88 indoor seats and a full kitchen positioned in the center of the building, separated from both the dining area and the brewery, which is located at the rear. A private, seasonal outdoor patio (operating April through November) is also included and maintains the same business hours as the interior.
Manager: Ryan Lavery
Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 23:48
Outcome: Approved.
 
3. Boonmaroy LLC
Doing business as: Pho Zabb
1799 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‑605095
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ 1,650SF Full‑service restaurant. The first floor features 45 seats and a full kitchen located at the rear. The basement includes storage space, an office, and two bathrooms.
Manager: Suphattha Siamseranee
Hours of Operation: 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 24:22
Outcome: Approved.
 
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:

5. AHF Speedway Holdings
Doing business as: Charles River Speedway 1420 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-464491
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include a “Patio Extension” on September 2-6, 8-17, 19-30, 2025 between the hours of 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 28:32
Outcome: Approved.
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

1. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-604959
Has applied for a(n) Boston Pops at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/26/2025, 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Manager: Sean Leonard
Outcome: Approved.
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

1. Garage B Events - LBS-604523
Has applied for a(n) Wedding at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/26/2025, 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Manager: Megan Kelly
Outcome: Approved.
 
22. Sodexo Live - LBS-605931
Has applied for a(n) Drone Show at:
95 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 09/05/2025 - 09/06/2025, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Steve Whalen
Outcome: Approved.
 
23. Sodexo Live! - LBS-605932
Has applied for a(n) Football Game at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 08/30/2025, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/27/2025, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Manager: Steve Whalen
Outcome: Approved.
 
24. Night Shift Events A, LLC - LBS-605935
Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:
1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 09/08/2025 - 10/07/2025, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Joe Connolly
Outcome: Approved.
 
27. Roundhead Brewing Company - LBS-606028
Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:
30 Chestnut Hill Av., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/19/2025 - 09/20/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/17/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/24/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Manager: Adam Carmichael
Outcome: Approved.
 
30. The Boston Foundation - LBS-606064
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
1420 - 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/12/2025, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Manager: Javier Juarez
Outcome: Approved.
 
31. Allston Village Main Streets - LBS-606065
Has applied for a(n) Community Food Festival at:
500 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 09/20/2025, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Manager: Alex Cornacchini
Outcome: Approved.
 
32. Intercontinental Real Estate - LBS-606066
Has applied for a(n) Company Party at:
1270 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/11/2025, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Manager: Alex Taranto
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! 
 
393 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment due October 3, 2025)
 






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