Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request September 8-14, 2025

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Notes

 

Article 85 / Demolition Delay Applications

61-65, 71-75, 81-89 Faneuil Street

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Preliminary Municipal Election (Ballot Position)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Vote by Mail: All ballots must reach the Election Department or a ballot box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Ballots CANNOT be dropped off at polling locations on Election Day. 

Absentee Voting: (In Person) If you qualify, you have until Monday, September 8 at 12 p.m. to vote absentee in person in the Boston Election Department Office, City Hall 241. (Mail) All ballots must reach the Election Department or a ballot box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Ballots CANNOT be dropped off at polling locations on Election Day. If a voter brings an absentee ballot to their polling location on Election Day, they will be provided with the opportunity to cast their vote in-person at that polling location. A poll worker will help them in ensuring that their mail-in ballot is spoiled before casting the in-person vote. 

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

 

11 Elko Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Monday, September 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Proposal: To erect a four-story, 12-unit multifamily condominium ownership.

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: 820 5536 8797

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, September 9, 2025 
                                                

The September 9, 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 https://bit.ly/ZBATuesHearings2025. 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 click https://bit.ly/Sept9ZBAComments 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.

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

Hearings: 9:30 am

Case: BOA- 1729343 Address: 82 Oakland Street Ward 22 Applicant: Wagner Pinheiro 

Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden

Purpose : Change of occupancy from single family to two family residence, with a new 26' x 42' rear addition to serve as the second unit, as per submitted plans.

Hearings: 11:00 am

Case: BOA- 1728774 Address: 1-17 Harvard Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Allston Live Management LLC

Article(s) Article 51, Section 16 Use: ForbiddenBar with Live Entertainment is Forbidden in a CC 1 Sub District Article 51, Section 16 Use RegulationsMulti Family is Conditional in a CC 1 Sub District Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional RegulationsFloor Area Ratio is excessive Article 51, Section 17Dimensional Regulations Usable Open Space is insufficient Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional RegulationsBuilding Height is excessive Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional RegulationsRear Yard is insufficient 

Purpose : Erect 9 story and basement, 97,300 gsf mixed use building with bar and concert hall (both with live entertainment) and retails spaces on ground floor & 139 residential units on upper floors. Provide 3 car sharing spaces at grade. Request nominal fee. Separate permits to demo 4 existing buildings.

Case: BOA- 1741679 Address: 64-66 Donnybrook Road Ward 22 Applicant: Francis Meehan

Article(s) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient

Purpose : New dormer to be installed on third floor to add new office and walk in closet in the finished attic. Structural work to be completed in basement, first floor, and second floor to support new dormer.

Email Contact: Stephani...@Boston.Gov                                                  

The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

Concerts in the Common (Flyer Attached)

 

1 Empire Street / 25 Royal Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Proposal: Construction for a new three-family dwelling on the vacant lot at 25 Royal Street. Construction for a new three-family dwelling on Empire Street on parcel #2201637000, property to be numbered 1 Empire Street. The current use of this parcel is residential ancillary. Improve by building a one-story garage, existing garage to be demolished.

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:  889 1351 7491

Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Tree Removal Hearing: Allston

Thursday, September 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Request for the removal of four (4) public shade trees located at 250 Everett St, Allston in order to demolish the existing building and construct a new 6-story multifamily rental building containing approximately 235 residential units. The following trees are being requested for removal. Two (2) Elm trees measuring 6 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) and two (2) Pagoda trees measuring 3 inches DBH.

The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

Join the meeting

To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 837 5046 7854

Public comments, questions or objections to the removal of these trees must be submitted in writing prior to or during the hearing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing tr...@boston.gov with “Everett St Tree Hearing” in the subject line.

A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing.  For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at 617-635-8733.

Email Contact: (tr...@boston.gov)

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission

Thursday, September 11, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id #942 5634 4712. You can also submit written comments or questions to Aberde...@boston.gov.

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

 

APP # 26.0115 AB 15 BRAEMORE ROAD Applicant: Bill Berkowitz Proposed Work: Replace chain link fence.

 

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building’s appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

 

APP # 26.0115 AB 1940 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE: Cut and point masonry work using type n mortar.

APP # 26.0030 AB 4 CHISWICK ROAD: Replacement of seven 6 over 1 windows within the unit with 6 over 1 with an applied exterior and interior muntin bars, double-hung units with wood interior and extruded aluminum-clad exterior. 

 

Updates   

None  

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)

https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/393-cambridge-street