Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request July 1-7, 2024

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A projected 18,000 Boston students will attend 239 summer programs, located in every neighborhood of the city, Mayor Michelle Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper announced with Boston After School & Beyond. A total of $4.2 million in city, state, and private funds will support nonprofits providing enrichment that complements academic learning throughout the city. 
Under the 5th Quarter of Learning effort, Boston After School & Beyond will disseminate a total of $4.2 million to 94 nonprofit organizations running academic or enrichment programs, or both. Included in this approach is $3 million in funding from the Boston Public Schools to 67 community-based programs operating five days a week over five weeks. Teachers begin the day with instruction in math and English language arts, with the remainder of the day featuring engaging enrichment, ranging from sailing to mixed martial arts to Mariachi. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provided $940,000 for Boston After School & Beyond to 57 enrichment programs.   
The 5th Quarter of Learning is a resource open to Boston students, kindergarten to grade 12, at no cost. For more information and to find a program, visit bostonbeyond.org/summer-programs.
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter  
 
Events
 
Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza                                           
Boston Parks & Recreation Department, Boston Public Health Commission    
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts                                          
Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm                                           
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024                                  
Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors.   
Join instructor Olivia Porada for a high energy Kick It by Eliza class at the Brighton Commons! 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.
Register for Class
Brighton Common                                
30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton                                 
Email Contact: jennifer....@boston.gov 
 
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
 
Yoga at the Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
 
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton                                           
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services                                           
Friday, July 5, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                                          
Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from March 29, 2024, until September 27, 2024                                  
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, June 25, 2024 
                                                
Extensions: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1175767 Address: 16-22 Linden Street Ward 21 Applicant: Johanna Schneider
Slide the time bar to 7:44
Outcome: Approved extensions as read
 
Case: BOA- 1175793 Address: 6 Pratt Street Ward 21 Applicant: Johanna Schneider
Slide the time bar to 7:44
Outcome: Approved extensions as read
 
Recommendations: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA-1567349 Address: 30-32 Eatonia Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Edward Lee
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive 
Purpose: Extending living space from unit 1 into the basement. Replace existing floor tile with new. Replace exist in old dry wall. Build new 3 bedrooms in basement.
Slide the time bar to 13:30
Outcome: Approved
 
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
 
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 - MFR in 1F – Forbidden; Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden - Townhouses; Article 51, Section 9 Lot Frontage Insufficient; Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive; Article 51, Section 9 Bldg. Height Excessive (Stories); Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Erect (4) 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 2:00
Outcome: Motion to defer approved
 
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 2:00
Outcome: Motion to defer approved
 
Case: BOA-1597342 Address: 21 Holton Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Peninsula Capital Group
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 08 Use Regulations - MFR use forbidden in a three-family subdistrict Art. 51 Sec. 09 Insufficient additional lot area per unit Art. 51 Sec. 23 Off street parking requirement - Insufficient parking
Purpose: Change of occupancy from 3 to 5 units. Renovate the existing dwelling and erect two three story additions for a total of five units and 5 parking spaces.
Slide the time bar to 32:55
Outcome: Approved with BPDA Design Review
 
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing                      
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am                      
 
5 The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co LLC
D/B/A: Starbucks @ Stop & Shop #2489
305 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-566489
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - 808SF Dedicated Starbucks area located within Stop & Shop. On the second floor of a six-floor mixed use building.
Manager: George Vecchione
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 21:02
Outcome: Taken under advisement
 
15 RUSSIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
D/B/A: Crystal Restaurant/Garage Room
14 - 20 LINDEN ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99458 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Keryan & Co, Inc. dba Jana Grill & Bar (at the same location). Suren Keryan, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of premise - From: Two rooms on first floor; kitchen and storage in rear with the addition of a rear room including restaurant and outdoor seasonal patio on private property for 80 patrons from April 15th-October 15th between the hours of 11:00AM-2:00AM. 183 main banquet and restaurant. 177 rear restaurant & 80 on outside patio. To: Approximately 3,000 SF on lower level of three-story commercial building. Entrance/Exit accessed by outdoor patio on private property. Table seating for 124 patrons and bar seating for 13 patrons. Kitchen and bathrooms located in left of space. Annual, weather-permitting outdoor patio (+/- 2,000 SF) on private property with seating for 80 patrons, closing hour 2:00AM. Thirdly, has petitioned to pledge the license to Russian Benevolent Society, Inc. Lastly, has petitioned to remove the following conditions from the license: 1)Not to open prior to 4:00 PM, 2)Alcoholic beverages to be served only in conjunction with meals except in the lounge, & 3)Bottle service allowed.
Attorney: Marguerite Roberts
Slide the time bar to 52:07
Outcome: Taken under advisement
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm
 
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
 
5. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co LLC
Doing business as: Starbucks @ Stop & Shop #2489
305 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02134
License #: LB-566489
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - 808SF Dedicated Starbucks area located within Stop & Shop. On the second floor of a six-floor mixed use building.
Manager: George Vecchione
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 15:44
Outcome: Approved
 
15. Russian Benevolent Society
Doing business as: Crystal Restaurant/Garage Room
14-20 Linden St, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-99458
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Keryan & Co, Inc. dba Jana Grill & Bar (at the same location). Suren Keryan, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of premise - From: Two rooms on first floor; kitchen and storage in rear with the addition of a rear room including restaurant and outdoor seasonal patio on private property for 80 patrons from April 15th-October 15th between the hours of 11:00AM-2:00AM. 183 main banquet and restaurant. 177 rear restaurant & 80 on outside patio. To: Approximately 3,000 SF on lower level of three-story commercial building. Entrance/Exit accessed by outdoor patio on private property. Table seating for 124 patrons and bar seating for 13 patrons. Kitchen and bathrooms located in left of space. Annual, weather-permitting outdoor patio (+/- 2,000 SF) on private property with seating for 80 patrons, closing hour 2:00AM. Thirdly, has petitioned to pledge the license to Russian Benevolent Society, Inc. Lastly, has petitioned to remove the following conditions from the license: 1)Not to open prior to 4:00 PM, 2)Alcoholic beverages to be served only in conjunction with meals except in the lounge, & 3)Bottle service allowed.
Attorney: Marguerite Roberts
Slide the time bar to 24:30
Outcome: Approved (docket history of Russian Benevolent Society involvement)
 
Non-Hearing Transactions
 
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
 
4. Sunday Bakery Corporation
Doing business as: Sunday Bakery
418 Market St., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‑565101
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location‑ 500SF Single floor consists of one room, with a bar‑like counter that can seat 13 people. The small open kitchen is behind the counter. There is a small restroom with a toilet and sink only in the rear of the room. We only serve cakes, pastries, coffee, and tea.
Manager: Xuqin Sun
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Slide the time bar to 30:5430:54
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:
 
1. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC d/b/a Charles River Speedway, 1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field RD 22 Brighton MA 02135 (LB-464491) has applied for a One Day Amendment to existing License to include a month-long extension for the vendors on the extended patio space on July 1 - July 30, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 31:48
Outcome: Approved 
 
The Following Have Applied For Special One Day All Alcohol License:
 
1. Boston Jazz Foundation
Has applied for a(n) Jazz Festival at:
1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 07/14/2024, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Seba Molnar
Outcome: Approved
 
2. Sticky Molasses, LLC d/b/a Blackstrap
Has applied for a(n) Corporate Event at:
20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 07/05/2024, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Manager: Melissa Thompson
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following Have Applied For A Special One Day Malt & Wine License:
 
3. Roundhead Brewing Company
Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:
30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/11/2024 - 09/15/2024,
09/20/2024 - 09/22/2024, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Manager: Adam Carmichael
Outcome: Approved
 
9. Sodexo Live
Has applied for a(n) Lacrosse Game at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 07/05/2024 - 07/06/2024, 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Stephen Whalen
Outcome: Approved
 
11. American Flatbread
Has applied for a(n) Outdoor Makers Market at:
92 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 07/18/2024, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Cormac Hurley
Outcome: Approved
 
15. Intergalactic Events, LLC
Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:
267A Western Av., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 07/11/2024 - 09/14/2024, Thursdays-Saturdays
Manager: Daniel Rassi
Outcome: Approved
 
26. Boston Children's Hospital Trust
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 07/11/2024, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Manager: Annie Zampitella
Outcome: Approved
 
Boston Public Improvement Commission   
Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am 

Public Hearing
 
PH 1. On a joint petition by the City of Boston Transportation Department and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Brighton:  
  • North Beacon Street – at Vineland Street;
  • Vineland Street – at North Beacon Street.
(NB 6/13/2024) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, North Beacon Street, Brighton, North Beacon Street at Vineland Street,” 3 sheets dated April, 2024.
Slide the time bar to 6:45
Outcome: Approved 
 
PH 2. On a joint petition by the City of Boston Transportation Department and the City of Boston Public Works Department for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Brighton:
  • Winship Street – at Peaceable Street;
  • Peaceable Street – at Winship Street.
(NB 6/13/2024) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, Winship Street, Allston, Winship St from Chestnut Hill Ave to Washington St,” 4 sheets dated February, 2024  
Slide the time bar to 9:30
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!
 
Boston University Charles River Campus (IMP Comment due August 5, 2024)


 
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