Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 29-October 5, 2025
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Anthony D'Isidoro
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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 29-October 5, 2025
Notes
BU Government & Community Affairs Summer 2025 Newsletter
BCNC Newsletter - Fall 2025
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Municipal Election (Ballot Position)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Voter
Registration Deadline is October 25, 2025
Early
Voting Saturday, October 25, 2025 = Friday, October 31, 2025, (Sites and times to be determined)
Mail-In
Ballot Online Application Applications to request a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 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, Present Mayor
City Councilor At-Large
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, Present City Councilor At-Large
Will Onuoha, Dorchester
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, Present City Councilor At-Large
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, Veteran
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, Present City Councilor At-Large
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, Present City Councilor At-Large
Frank K Baker, Dorchester, Former District City Councilor
District City Councilor
District Nine
Pilar Ortiz, Brighton
Liz A. Breadon, Brighton, Present District City Councilor
Events
57 Riverdale Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, September 29, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Confirm as three-family and change to six units. Construct a three-story addition on the rear of the existing three-family structure to add three dwelling units.
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: 869 2321 1969
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)
Perinatal Mental Health (Flyer Attached)
Penniman Road Play Area Community Meeting (Flyers Attached)
393 Cambridge Street Public Meeting
Boston Planning Department
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
This event was originally scheduled for September 22.
This is a Planning Department sponsored Public Meeting to discuss the proposed project located at 393 Cambridge Street in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application filed August 11, 2025 and its potential impacts.
The following description has been provided by the proponent team: The proposed development will create a modern 96-room hotel on an approximately 8,220 square foot site located at 393 Cambridge Street currently occupied by a single-story concrete block building housing an auto parts retailer, with prominent commercial surface parking.
This is a Planning Department sponsored Public Meeting to discuss the proposed project located at 393 Cambridge Street in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application filed August 11, 2025 and its potential impacts.
The following description has been provided by the proponent team: The proposed development will create a modern 96-room hotel on an approximately 8,220 square foot site located at 393 Cambridge Street currently occupied by a single-story concrete block building housing an auto parts retailer, with prominent commercial surface parking.
How to participate:
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom registration link:
bosplans.org/393CambridgeSt-PM0922
Meeting ID: 160 982 0037
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Comment Period:
The City of Boston Planning Department solicits comments from the public. Written comments on the Small Project Review Application must be received by the Planning Department no later than Friday, October 10, 2025.
Meeting ID: 160 982 0037
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Comment Period:
The City of Boston Planning Department solicits comments from the public. Written comments on the Small Project Review Application must be received by the Planning Department no later than Friday, October 10, 2025.
Email Contact: stephen....@boston.gov
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 @ 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
5 FAZIRED LLC
D/B/A: Turkish Lazuri Cafe
1 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-583152
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hour of the licensed business - From: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM
16 GAGANDEEP, INC.
D/B/A: PUNJAB PALACE
109 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99651
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: Punjab Palace, LLC dba Punjab Palace (at the same location). Dariusz Zywina, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour. Updating the description
of premise as follows: 1160 SF restaurant on 1 floor with 2 entrances/exits; includes dining area with 9 tables, small bar area with 3 seats, reception area, kitchen/prep and 2 restrooms. Basement to include storage and office.
Attorney: Marques C. Lipton
Email Contact: wend...@boston.gov
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
Story Time at the Brighton Farmer’s Market (Flyer Attached)
Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University
Thursday, October 2, 2025 @ 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)
Brighton Brewfest 2025 (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
Wednesday September 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
1. Union Twist, Inc. (“Union Twist”)
Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License
Request: Change of Beneficial Ownership Interest. Licensee is seeking BCB approval to remove the Licensee’s current beneficial owners except for Union Twist Holdings, LLC and add three new indirect owners: Austin Group Ventures MA, LLC; Austin Group Holdings,
LLC; and Margaret Rubino. Union Twist, Inc. will remain the ultimate license holder.
Slide the time bar to 1:45
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!
1954 Commonwealth Avenue (SPRA Comment due October 2, 2025)
393 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment due October 10, 2025)
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