Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 10-16, 2025
Notes
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
Events
Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza Class with Ella
Boston Parks and Recreation
Monday November 10, 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from October 6, 2025, until November 10, 2025
Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
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.
Rogers Park
30 Rogers Park Ave, Brighton
Air Quality & the Mass Pike in Allston-Brighton (Flyer Attached)
Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING
APP # 26.0336 AB 1952 BEACON STREET
Applicant: Edward Batten Proposed Work: Replace existing Harbor One signage with Eastern Bank signage in same style of sign. Internally illuminated set of raceway channel letters (30.4" H x 243" W). Replace the faces in the existing projecting sign. Stencil
cut aluminum face with .75" push thru acrylic letters. Letters only illuminated, background is opaque.
APP # 26.0371 AB 16 LEAMINGTON ROAD Applicant: Paul Wilshere Proposed Work: Installation of a new staircase connecting the existing rear deck of Unit 1 to the parking lot area.
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 # 26.0322 AB 9 KILSYTH ROAD: In kind replacement of the front porch rail, using historic material and design.
APP # 26.0357 AB 130 SUTHERLAND ROAD: In kind portico repairs.
Mic Drop 13 (Flyer Attached)
Brighton Bazaar Fall Season Finale (Flyer Attached)
Night at the Races (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing (Video Pending)
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am
9 DLY HOT POT ALLSTON LLC
D/B/A: DALONGYI HOT POT
137 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99556
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the classification of its license -To Wines, Malt Beverages and Liqueurs pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1993.
Attorney: Ka-yung Wong
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda (Video Pending)
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8. DLY Hot Poty Allston LLC
Doing business as: Dalongyi Hot Pot
137 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB-99556
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the classification of its license -To Wines, Malt Beverages and Liqueurs pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1993.
Attorney: Ka-yung Wong
Non-Hearing Transactions
The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:
4. Fruit Tea MA2, Inc.
Doing business as: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea
14 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐480459
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Ownership Interest of the license business From: Ming Yang Zheng: Owner/Treasurer(50% Shares) To: Emily Chen: Pres/Manager (100% Shares)
Secondly, has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea To: Bloome Fruit Tea
9. Yuen Mei Restaurant Group Allston, Inc.
Doing business as: Clay Pot Cafe
70 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐581825
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the business ‐ From: 11:30 AM ‐ 9:00 PM To: 7:30 AM ‐ 10:00 PM
The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:
6. Temple B'Nai Moshe - LBS-610839
Has applied for a(n) at: Wedding Reception
1845 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/22/2025, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Natnale Mengesha
Boston Public Improvement Commission Hearing
Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Utility Pole Hearing
UP 1. On a petition by Eversource Energy for a Utility Pole Installation to install one new private utility pole within Colborne Road, Brighton, to be located on its westerly side at address no. 36, generally north of Euston Road.
Slide the time bar to 7:06
Outcome: Approved.
Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Re-Discussion: 5:00 pm
Case: BOA- 1769103 Address: 26 Windom Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Marguerite Roberts
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Construct a two-story rear addition to the existing single-family home.
Slide the time bar to 56:48
Outcome: Motion to defer to the next full Board hearing on November 18, 2025 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!
Boston College Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF Comment Period End November 9, 2025)
Allston Square (NPC Comment Period End November 26, 2025)
697 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment Period End November 28, 2025)