Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 30-October 6, 2024

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024: State Election
Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024
Early Voting Timeline: Saturday, October 19, through Friday, November 1, 2024
Vote-by-mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
 
Boston Bruins Practice Schedule
FREE & Open to the public
Warrior Ice Arena
90 Guest St, Brighton
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events
 
Beacon Park Yard Plan – Draft Scenarios
Boston Planning Department
Monday, September 30, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7: 45 pm
Join us! We’re sharing potential futures (Draft Scenarios) for Beacon Park Yard. These ideas are based on what you’ve told us. Let’s talk about what you like and don’t like, and what’s most important to you!
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following link:
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
Email Contact: ben.zu...@boston.gov
 
All Bright Night 2024 (Flyer Attached)
 
Virtual Abutters Meeting (7-9 Lothrop St)
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: To erect an eight unit three-story townhouse style building with an interior one-car garage below each unit on a newly created 12,273sf lot, companion subdivision application to combine lots into one. Existing structures on lots are to be reviewed to be razed on separately secured demolition permits.
Virtual meeting via Zoom. 
Meeting ID: 857 7626 6387
By Phone: +1 646 558 8656 United States Toll
If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about this proposal, or need interpretation services, please contact in advance:
 
Sigurgeir Jonson
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
(617) 635-2185 | sigurgei...@boston.gov                  
                   
Please note, the City does not represent the owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s),. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This flyer has been dropped off by the proponents per the city’s request.
 
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
 
Faneuil Gardens Joint Impact Advisory Group & Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Planning Department is hosting a virtual joint Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and Public Meeting for the proposed Faneuil Gardens redevelopment in Brighton. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 121A Master Plan and Project Notification Form (PNF) that were filed and their potential impacts, as well as the proposed tree removal plan and it's impact on the proposed project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the IAG and public.
Faneuil Gardens is a redevelopment of an existing public housing community. Along with replacement units for all current public housing apartments, the intent is to add new income-restricted units, resident amenity space, and potential commercial/cultural spaces.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 161 068 3779
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 - 8864
Email Contact: camill...@boston.gov
 
Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour  Coffee Hour  
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University  
Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 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)
 
Game of Zones (Flyer Attached)
 
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton                                          
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services                                           
Friday, October 4, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou.                                 
Twin Donuts                                
501 Cambridge St, Allston     
Email Contact: kevin....@boston.gov
 
Updates
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                
Inspectional Services Department                                                 
Tuesday, September 24, 2024                         
 
Extensions: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 609358Address: 6-8 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ
 
Case: BOA- 609355 Address: 10 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ
 
Case: BOA- 898191 Address: 40 Mount Hood Road Ward 21 Applicant: Johanna Schneider
Slide the time bar to 6:55
Outcome: Approved extensions as requested
 
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
 
Case: BOA-1600988 Address: 2193-2201 Commonwealth Avenue Ward 22 Applicant: Mr. G’s Corner, LLC 
Article(s): Aft. 51 Sec. 16 Forbidden Use
Purpose: Change of use and occupancy to add a new proposed local liquor store with retail market use at the Premises in place of existing commercial use.
Slide the time bar to 2:21:21
Outcome: Approved 

Case: BOA- 1521952 Address: 259R-259RF Market Street Ward 22 Applicant: Penny Investments, LLC 
Article(s): Article 51 Section 9.4 Dim Reg: Location of Main Entrance Article 51, Section 57.13 Two or More Dwellings on Same Lot Dwelling at rear of another Dwelling Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Three family - Forbidden Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Townhouses – Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Frontage Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Lot
Purpose: Erect (3) new 3 story townhomes in a newly created rear lot (Lot B, 10,845 sq. ft.) behind the existing two family dwelling, which will remain on the street facing lot. Each townhome features garaged parking for two cars and top story decks. See ALT1484754 & ALT1515523 for subdivision applications.
Slide the time bar to 3:11:30
Outcome: Approved with BP Design Review 
 
Case: BOA-1521950 Address: 257 Market Street Ward 22 Applicant: Penny Investments, LLC
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 9, Section 2 Change in Non Conforming Use Decrease in lot size to existing Non conforming use. 
Purpose: Filed with ERT1480650, the intent is to subdivide the lot, retain the existing two family on the lot designated as 257 Market St, and build a new multifamily building on the new rear lot. Subdivision of Parcel 2202571000 to create two new parcels; Lot A 5,857sqft & Lot B 10,845sqft.
Slide the time bar to 3:11:30
Outcome: Approved with BP Design Review 
 
Virtual Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing                    
Boston Licensing Board                    
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am
2) Food House Inc. , D/B/A: FRIENDSHIP BBQ ALLSTON, Location: 103 BRIGHTON AVE ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99512, Notice/Violation#: 025353, Category: CV7MWL Date 04/27/2024 Notice Assault and battery dangerous weapon (bottle) patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A
Slide the time bar to 23:02
Outcome: Taken under advisement
 
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing 
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am                      
 
2 Akkoyun LLC
D/B/A: Oba Bakery
16 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-573368
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - 1,195SF Ground floor restaurant with take out, front is counter / display cases, and customer entrance / waiting area. Kitchen / prep area is in the back, along with the office / storage area. Employee bathroom in the rear of the first floor.
Manager: Atabey Akkoyun
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 7:21
Outcome: Taken under advisement
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am
 
Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
 
2. Food House Inc.
Doing business as: Friendship Bbq Allston
Location: 103 Brighton Ave Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB‑99512, Notice/Violation#: 025353, Category: CV7MWL
Date: 04/27/2024
Notice: Assault and battery dangerous weapon (bottle) patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.
Slide the time bar to 3:46
Outcome: No violation
 
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
 
2. Akkoyun, LLC
Doing business as: Oba Bakery
16 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-573368
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above- 1,195SF Ground floor restaurant with take out, front is counter / display cases, and customer entrance / waiting area. Kitchen / prep area is in the back, along with the office / storage area. Employee bathroom in the rear of the first floor.
Manager: Atabey Akkoyun
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 17:17
Outcome: Approved
 
Non-Hearing Transactions
 
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:
 
5. Notch Brighton Tap Room LLC
1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-447987
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include the outside courtyard for a Vendor Market on October 10, 2024 between the hours of 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. and October 20, 2024 between the hours of 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 34:41
Outcome: Approved
 
6. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC
Doing business as: Charles River Speedway 1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include a patio extension on October 1 October 19, October 21- October 29 & October 31, 2024 between the hours of 12 p.m.- 11 p.m. Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 35:00
Outcome: Approved 
 
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
 
3. The IC Women's Leadership Organization
Has applied for a(n) Cocktail Party at:
1420- 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/16/2024, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Lucy Leel
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
 
5. Broken Records
Has applied for a(n) Indoor Movie Night at:
90 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/28/2024, 7:30 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Joe Gracie
Outcome: Approved
 
7. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) Educational Malt & Wine License at:
21 Saint Thomas More Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/08/2024- 04/08/2025, 5 p.m.- 12 a.m.
Manager: Elizabeth Emery
Outcome: Approved
 
9. Allston Village Main Streets
Has applied for a(n) Taste of Allston Food Festival at:
500 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 09/28/2024, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Manager: Alex Cornacchini
Outcome: Approved
 
12. Garage B Events
Has applied for a(n) LGBTQIA + Dance Celebration at:
1420- 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/06/2024, 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Ballard Blair
Outcome: Approved
 
22. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Alumni Stadium)
Date and Time: 09/28/2024, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Manager: PAUL FLAHERTY
Outcome: Approved
 
23. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 09/28/2024, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Manager: PAUL FLAHERTY
Outcome: Approved
 
24. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Alumni Stadium)
Date and Time: 10/25/2024, 5:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Manager: PAUL FLAHERTY
Outcome: Approved
 
25. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 10/25/2024, 5:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Manager: PAUL FLAHERTY
Outcome: Approved
 
26. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 10/04/2024- 10/05/2024, 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/12/2024, 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/26/2024- 10/27/2024, 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved
 
27. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Womens Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 11/22/2024, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/16/2024, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/02/2024, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved
 
28. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Womens Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 12/04/2024, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved
 
29. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n)
BC Mens Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 10/18/2024- 10/19/2024, 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 10/26/2024, 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved
 
30. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Mens Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 11/08/2024, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/10/2024, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/22/2024, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/29/2024, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved
 
31. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Mens Hockey at:
2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 (Conte Forum)
Date and Time: 12/09/2024, 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
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 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!
 
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Franciscan Children’s Hospital (IMP Comment due October 8, 2024)
 
35 Electric Avenue (Comment due October 18, 2024)
 
83 Birmingham Parkway (PNF Comment due October 25, 2024)
 
Improving Our Development Review Process (Comment due November 20, 2024)



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