Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 23-29, 2026 

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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request March 23-29, 2026 
 
Notes 
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter

Boston College Neighborhood Center (BCNC) Newsletter – Spring 2026

Boston University Community Office Hours
 
Events
 
Virtual Town Hall Meeting (Flyer Attached)

Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan Advisory Group Meeting #5
Boston Planning Department
Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
The Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (“ERC”) and Greenway Plan is situated in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood and will establish a community vision and priorities for the Harvard-owned site, centered on equitable growth, transportation needs, sustainability and resilience, neighborhood culture, and an accessible and active open space and public realm.
The Advisory Group (AG) will play a critical role in advising on the planning process and reviewing the recommendations which emerge from the planning process. The Advisory Group is made up of residents, Harvard University representatives, leaders of neighborhood organizations, and content area experts. Content area experts of this Advisory Group specialize in topics such as open space, active transportation, public realm, and housing.
How to Participate
Register in advance: bosplans.org/ERC-0224
Virtual Meeting ID: 161 365 3007
Email Contact: Matthew....@boston.gov

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 
                                                
The March 24, 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/March24ZBAComments 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- 1805958 Address: 445-449 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: George Ledwith-ARTICLE 80
Article 51 Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Building height in feet is excessive Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations MFR is Conditional in a CC-1 sub-district Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio is excessive Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Usable open space is insufficient Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden MFR is a forbidden use in a LI-1 sub-district Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Off-street parking and loading is insufficient
Purpose: Demolish existing structures. Construct new multi family residential building, with 200 units and approximately 66 parking spaces in a garage. Includes ground floor retail. Combining lots 445 and 449 Cambridge Street, associated with permit ALT1798159.

Hearings: 11:00 am

Case: BOA- 1764267 Address: 11 Elko Street Ward 22 Applicant: Farzin Kiani
Article Art. 51 Sec. 08^ Use Regulations Use forbidden (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Excessive f.a.r. (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Number of allowed stories has been exceeded (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulations Max allowed height has been exceeded (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Art. 51 Sec. 56^ Off street parking requirements 5. Parking design and clear manuevering areas (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25) Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking Insufficient Insufficient parking (Violation still exists/BOA Revised plans 1.12.25)
Purpose: 1/12/26 Scope of work modification at BOA: Change of occupancy from 3 units to 10 units by restoring existing 3 family structure and then construct a 4 story 7 UNIT addition connected via a breezeway to the rear to total 10 units with elevator access and 6 offstreet covered parking spaces per updated plans provided. Original scope: To erect 4 story 12 unit multi family condo ownership.

Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                              
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Allston Multimodal Transportation Project Task Force Meeting
MassDOT
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On Tuesday, March 24, MassDOT is holding a hybrid (in-person/online) Allston Multimodal Transportation Project Task Force Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
If you’d like to attend virtually, please use the link to register via Zoom
Proposed Agenda
  • Welcome/Introductions
  • Project Updates
  • Boston Planning Department staff will present an overview of the Beacon Park Yard Regional Framework Plan (BPY Plan). At this meeting, staff will share the plan priorities, possible designs, and recommendations coming out of the BPY planning process. After the presentation, staff will facilitate an activity with Task Force members designed to guide them through the recommendations and inform Planning’s ongoing collaboration with MassDOT.
  • Next Steps
How to Participate
MassDOT Board Room
2nd Floor
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
Email Contact: I-90A...@dot.state.ma.us

Flammable Storage and Garages Hearing
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Join by phone: ‪(US) +1-260-218-1357
PIN: ‪888 326 721#

New applications

124 Kenrick Street
5 vehicle parking garage 100 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Glenshane I LLC
Ad- Boston Herald

33-39 Harvard Ave
51 vehicle parking garage 1,020 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
Eden Harvard LLC
Ad- Boston Herald

Email Contact: Brigid Kenny-White (Brigid...@boston.gov)

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am

1 HHS Restaurant Group Inc
D/B/A: Cotti Cafe Boston
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621877
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Cafe located in food court stall #1; serving coffee and pastries in a 300-400sqft space. Bathrooms are shared and located in the first floor, dining seats are in the common area only. Cafe is take out only.
Manager: Hao Mei
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

2 ZhengXin Bos Inc
D/B/A: Zhengxin Chicken Steak
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621900
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #2; 380 sqft food court unit with open kitchen, shared dining area, 0 seats, and one shared storage room within food court.
Manager: Xin Hu
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

3 LUMI NOVO, INC
D/B/A: Lumi Roll & Bowl
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621901
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Located in food court stall #3; 450 sqft restaurant located in a food court, serving food for take out only. Dining seats located in the common area. Bathrooms are located in the common area.
Manager: ANDY NGUYEN
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

4 Molly Tea Boston LLC
D/B/A: Molly Tea
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621902
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Located in food court stall #4; 460 sqft, Located at front spot by entrance on the ground floor. Has a kitchen, no seating, no bathroom.
Manager: Yan Huang
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

5 VT Cafe LLC
D/B/A: Fluffy Fluffy
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621906
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #5; 537 sqft dessert cafe located on the first floor of a food hall. Kitchen and storage with space. Bathrooms and seats are shared in the food hall. Manager: Kevin Truong
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6 Liv LLC
D/B/A: Liv
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621908
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #6. 327 sqft place on first floor. Serving part in front, kitchen part behind and separate storage.
Manager: Omer Melih Oner
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

7 Novo Hospitality Inc
D/B/A: Taste/MiNori Sushi
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621912
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #7/8 587 sqft space to sell ramen and sushi. Uses one kitchen located in the space. Kitchen and equipment located within the space and additional storage provided by food court.
Manager: Yong Hao Wu
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

8 HIP USA HOLDINGS LLC
D/B/A: Korean Village, Park's Kitchen, Kimbap Heaven
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621914
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #10. 450 sqft restaurant serving food for take out only. Dining seats located in the common area. Bathrooms are located in the common area. Manager: Dong Woo Park
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

9 Samily Novo LLC
D/B/A: Tabla Express
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621952
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #11; 650 sqft. Open kitchen, with shared seating, and shared bathrooms. Dedicated walk-in freezer. Shared storage.
Manager: Sai Laskshman Puvvala
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

10 Hangover B&B LLC
D/B/A: Hangover B&B
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621919 Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above -Cafe located in food court stall #13- 694 sqft restaurant on first floor. Serving area in front, kitchen behind and storage behind the kitchen.
Manager: Omer Melih Oner
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

11 Tasya's Kitchen LLC
D/B/A: Tasya's Kitchen
122 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-621928
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at the above - Cafe located in food court stall #14; 400 sqft take out only restaurant in food court. Bathroom located in the back of the building in the common area
Manager: Tamara Tasya
Hours of Operation: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM

26 Houjazy Inc.
D/B/A: Linden Suprette
101 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-476649
Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the category of the licensed business- From: Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages To: Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages.

29 GRAY'S LIQUORS, INC.
D/B/A: OAK SQUARE LIQUORS
610 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-101940 Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Shri Saibaba Corp dba Oak Square Liquors (at the same location). Amita Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM closing hour. Updating the description of premise as follows - The premises consists of 5,900 square feet, 2,900 square feet of retail space across five rooms with a 3,000 square foot basement of storage and a restroom. There is one entrance and two exits. Secondly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company.
Attorney: Matthew S. Porte

Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
 
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
Boston Parks and Recreation
Wednesday March 25, 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 

James H. Roberts Playground Community Meeting 3
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an in person community meeting about site analysis and next steps for James H. Roberts Playground at the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library!.
Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library
300 N Harvard St, Allston
Email Contact: Kenya Thompson (kenya.t...@boston.gov)

Know Your Air Quality Workshop (Flyer Attached)

Boston Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 25, 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 #.
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, March 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-21XX and BOS File No. 2026-XXX from Nitsch Engineering on behalf of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) for the proposed redevelopment of the Artesani Parking Lot in Herter Park, including the construction of a new sidewalk and shared use path at 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA (BLSF, 100ft Buffer to BVW, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area). *Continued from March 11, 2026 hearing.

5 Aldie Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: Seeking to change use from a two-family to a three-family dwelling, construct a third floor shed dormer, and remodel full bathroom.
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: 160 602 7243
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

West End House Arts Open House (Flyer Attached)
 
Harvard ERC District & Greenway Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for a public meeting to discuss the draft Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan. This draft plan outlines the framework for a future development Master Plan for a proposed mixed-use district that spans from Western Avenue to Cambridge Street in Allston. This meeting will include a presentation followed by time for questions and discussion. 
Interpretation will be available in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
How to participate:
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street
Brighton, MA 02135
Email Contact: Matthew....@boston.gov

Allston-Brighton Liaison Office Hours (Flyer Attached)

Scholarship & Career Fair (Flyer Attached)

The Boston Landing Skate Spectacular (Flyer Attached)

The Brighton Bazaar (Flyer Attached)

Boston Aftershow (Flyer Attached) 
 
Updates 
 
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting          
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 3:30 pm 
 
A TRIBUTE TO DR. TED LANDSMARK
Slide the time bar to 6:02
Outcome: Thank You Dr. Landsmark for Your Extraordinary Contribution to the City of Boston.  

MINUTES/SCHEDULING
 
3. Request authorization to authorized to schedule a Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 80A-2 and 80D-5 of the Zoning Code on April 16, 2026 at 5:40 p.m., or at such a time and date deemed appropriate by the Director, to consider the First Amendment to the 2025-2035 Institutional Master Plan for Harvard University’s Campus in Allston.
Slide the time bar to 27:10
Outcome: Approved.  
 
PLANNING / ZONING / DESIGN
 
10. Request authorization to petition the Boston Zoning Commission to adopt a text amendment to resolve language and clerical errors in the Boston Zoning Code.
Slide the time bar to 40:40
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!
 
172 Western Avenue (SPRA Comment Period End March 31, 2026)
 
201-207 Brighton Avenue (PNF Comment Period End April 6, 2026)
 
90 Braintree Street (NPC Comment Period End April 15, 2026)
 
676 Washington Street (SPRA Comment Period End April 27, 2026)
 
Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) Phase B (Letter of Intent)
 
1200 Soldiers Field Road (Letter of Intent)
 
Allston-Brighton Community Plan (Comment Period)
 
Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan (Comment Period)


 

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