Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request August 25-31, 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
 
Free Furniture Pick-Up Pilot (Flyer Attached)

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, August 25, 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

29 Undine Road Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, August 25, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Construct an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, comprised of a two and a half-story addition in the rear, three-story addition on the west side, and creation of living space on the attic floor. Change occupancy from single-family to two-family with extended living space into the attic.
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:  828 3876 0095
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 
                                                
The August 26, 2025, 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 our online meeting. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 857 3265 6216 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please sign up online. 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.

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.

Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                                  
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
 
6 Manton Terrace Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Change occupancy from three residential units to four residential units; convert existing basement level to a residential unit.
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: 898 1203 4198
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Flammable Storage and Garages Hearing
Inspectional Services
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Phone Number: ‪+1-413-370-4147
PIN: ‪132 135 494#
 
Agenda

New Applications

100 South Campus Drive
75 vehicle parking garage 1,500 gallons of gas in the tanks of vehicles
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Ad- Boston Herald

Email Contact: brigid...@boston.gov

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                   
Boston Licensing Board                   
Wednesday, August 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am                   
Virtual Hearing Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83713136310?pwd=eXFySTNBMERHZ1dHZXRVb1FLU1hEQT09                   
Meeting ID: 837 1313 6310                    
Passcode: 330215                    
Dial in #: (646) 876-9923 

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

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

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

Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov   

Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

1954 Commonwealth Avenue Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 1954 Commonwealth avenue project located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application (SPRA) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
Glenshane Properties (“the Proponent”) proposes to develop a 26-unit multi-family residential development by relocating closer to Commonwealth Avenue and preserving the Site’s existing historic residence, relocating a reconstructed porte cochere, installing a new driveway, modifying the existing stone wall, re-landscaping, and constructing behind the house a new 6-story building with connected central lobby including one (1) level parking beneath the rear building.
How to participate:
Link to Register:
bosplans.org/1954commonwealthavenue08-28
Meeting ID: 160 334 9600
Email Contact: dylan....@boston.gov

Fixit Clinic (Flyer Attached)

Cryptwarbler, Lemuel Marc, and And Lois Performance (Flyer Attached)

Fest and Greek Stroll Off
Mayor’s Office of Tourism. Sports and Entertainment
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A community celebration featuring great food, local vendors, and entertainment for all ages.
Get ready for Fan Fest, an afternoon of flavor, fun, and friendly competition at Harvard Stadium. Explore food trucks serving up local favorites, shop from Black-owned businesses, and enjoy activities for all ages. The excitement peaks with a spectacular Greek Stroll Off, organized by the Greater Boston National Pan-Hellenic Council, where step teams representing the Divine Nine will bring their best moves for a chance to win $5,000.
This is a free public event — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action. 
79 North Harvard St, Allston
Email Contact: Tou...@boston.gov 

Updates  
 
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting           
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 3:30 pm 
 
ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT/IDP
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY
 
Brighton
 
13. Request authorization to (1) issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 19 homeownership units, including 3 Inclusionary Zoning units, 17 car parking spaces, 26 bicycle parking spaces, and 1,007 square feet of retail space, located at 344-350 Washington Street; and (2) enter into a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions. 
Slide the time bar to 51:07
Outcome: Approved.   
 
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
The voting hearing is open to the public, however, no additional testimony will be accepted.

4. Mass Greenwoods, LLC (“Prolific Cannabis”)
Licensed Premise: 116 Harvard Ave, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer
Amend Operating Hours: Current Hours of Operation: 10:00am-9:00pm (7
days a week)
Proposed Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 1:00am (7 days a week)
Slide the time bar to 10:33
Outcome: An extension of the hours to 11:00 pm was 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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