Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request June 30-July 6, 2025

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Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events
 
Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza Class with Caroline
Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Sponsor)
Monday, June 30, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
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.
Brighton Common
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov

116 Harvard Avenue Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, June 30, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Existing cannabis retailer “Prolific” seeking an hours extension to 9 a.m.- 1 a.m. daily.
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:  873 4614 0424
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting     
Tuesday, July 1, 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)
 
Updates 
 
Boston Art Commission Special Meeting – June 2025 (YouTube Video Pending)
Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 4:30 pm

3. PUBLIC ART PRESENTATIONS ON CITY OF BOSTON PROPERTY REVIEW, PUBLIC TESTIMONY, AND VOTE
Instructions for public comment, Karin Goodfellow
Commissions for Presentation​​​​​​​:
 
6.
To be determined; Long-term murals, as part of A Canvas of Culture Initiative; Artist Selection; Winship Elementary, 54 Dighton St., Brighton; Proponent: Street Theory, City of Boston
Birgit Wurster, City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 
                                                
Hearings: 11:00 am
 
Case: BOA-1709354 Address: 79 Seattle Street Ward 22 Applicant: Urbanica Inc.-MOH & ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 57 Application of Dimensional Req 13. Two or more dwellings on one lot Article 51, Section 24 Excessive f.a.r.Art. 51 Sec. 56Off street parking requirementsDesign and clear Maneuvering areas of two way drive Article 51, Section 56Off Street Parking & Loading Req Project Site loading area
Purpose: Construct new buildings with a total of 24 dwelling units. Nominal fee requested pending ZBA zoning relief. *Clarification: This structure to be one of multiple structures on one lot. This dwelling shall consist of 24 Affordable dwelling units per planssubmitted. Application has been filed in conjunction with ERT1651745 (19 Affordable Dwelling units). *Application assigned to FD 12/10/24 **Stamped land survey obtained from Allen & Major 4.14.25 ** After an initial building code refusal and three valid attempts made we are proceeding with Architects last submission made of a civil plan submission. Stamped land survey obtained from Allen and Major on 4/14/25
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Outcome: Approved       
 
Case: BOA- 1709357 Address: 65 Seattle Street Ward 22 Applicant: Urbanica Inc.MOH & ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 24 Excessive f.a.r. Art. 51 Sec. 51 57 Appl.of Dimensional Req.13. Two or more structures on the same lot Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient Article 51, Section53Screening & Buffering Req Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Construct new buildings with a total of 19 dwelling units. Nominal fee requested pending ZBA zoning relief. *Clarification: This structure to be one of multiple structures on one lot. This dwelling shall consist of 19 Affordable dwelling units per plans submitted. Application has been filed in conjunction with ERT1675234 (24 Affordable Dwelling units).
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Outcome: Approved      
 
Boston Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2043 and BOS File No. 2025-015 from VHB on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) Division of Waterways for the proposed construction of a floating hinged dock with associated ramp and asphalt walkways at 1175 Soldier’s Field Rd, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 25 ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
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Outcome: Close hearing and issue the order of conditions including an arborist be on site to guarantee the health of the existing trees. 
 
Continued; 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, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25 ft Waterfront, 25 ft Riverfront). *Continued from the July 10, 2024 hearing.
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Outcome: Continued    
 
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-2018 and BOS File No. 2024-038 from VHB on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Waterways to conduct up to (4) test borings, (2) on land and (2) within the Charles River, located at 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA (LUWW, BLSF, 25 ft Riverfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Inland Bank).
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Outcome: Certificate of Compliance Issued.   
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursdsy, June 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

10. Diamond Tart Inc
Doing business as: Diamond Tart
181 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‑598540
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑340SF
Take‑out dessert and drink shop located in Allston. No customer seating. Light food prep only. Supplies are purchased daily from Restaurant Depot. No open flame used. The space includes a drink station, kitchen, storage area, and an employee‑only restroom.
Manager: Shiyao Zheng
Hours of Operation: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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Outcome: Approved     
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

3. Community Rowing - LBS-598422
Has applied for a(n) Wedding at:
20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02458
Date and Time: 07/12/2025, 3 p.m.
Manager: Rosalie Costa
Outcome: Approved     
 
5. Boston Jazz Foundation - LBS-598436
Has applied for a(n) Jazz Festival at:
1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 07/12/2025, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Sebastian Molnar
Outcome: Approved     
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

7. Sodexo Live! - LBS-598424
Has applied for a(n) Sporting Event at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 08/08/2025, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 07/15/2025, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 08/09/2025, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Steve Whalen
Outcome: Approved     
 
Old and New Business:

2. 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 the management agreement between AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC and Superbien LLC.
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Outcome: Acknowledged     
 
3. The Board deferred deliberation on the following applications for new alcoholic beverages licenses, which were complete and submitted prior to the May 23, 2025 deadline. For each of the Zip Codes and license types listed below, there are more licenses currently available pursuant to Chapter 202 of the Acts of 2024 than there are applications before the Board:

Oak Square

Con Rua, LLC
Doing business as: Mo’s Tavern & Kitchen
571-575 Washington St.
Brighton, MA 02135
Common Victualler 7-Day All Alcoholic Beverages License
Manager: Candice Dowling
Closing Time: 1:00 AM
Hearing Date: April 16, 2025
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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!

344-350 Washington Street (SPRA Comment due July 28, 2025)



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