Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request August 18-24, 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 August 30, 31, September 2-5 (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, 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
 
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 18, 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
 
Textiles Untangled – Faneuil BPL (Flyer Attached)

Ringer Park Tree Community Meeting (Flyer Attached)

26 Windom Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Proposal: Construct a two-story rear addition to the existing single-family home.
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: 883 1734 5437
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 
 
27-29 Everett Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Change of occupancy from a three-unit building to a six-unit building by way of rear/vertical addition with minor interior changes to the existing structure.
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: 810 5777 6508
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

City Hall On The Go: Allston (Flyer Attached)

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.
Meeting ID: 895 4494 5324
Passcode: 932875
Dial In Phone Number: 646-876-9923

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)

Email Contact: cannab...@boston.gov

Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)

Yoga in the Park (Flyer Attached)

Allston Civic Association August Monthly Meeting                                  
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm                             
This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person.  You can participate in this meeting online or by calling in.                            
Register in advance for this meeting: 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.                            
Meeting agenda attached and posted at:                         
www.allstoncivicassociation.org                       
www.facebook.com/AllstonCivicAssociation                        
Anthony D’Isidoro, President

The Brighton Bazaar Summer Series (Flyer Attached) 
 
7 Tip Top  Street Abutters Meeting
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Proposal: Converting fire damaged two-family residence into four-unit dwelling by adding one unit in the basement, another in the attic. Project includes reframing roof, installing new siding, building, repairing damage, changing layouts. Proposal revised.
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: 815 9270 3322
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov) 

Our Community Unity Day (Flyer Attached)
 
 Updates 
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 
                                                
Hearings: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1703386 Address: 26 North Crescent Circuit Ward 22 Applicant: Haosheng Zhang
Article(s) Article 51, Section 56 Off-Street Parking & Loading Req Per Article 51, Section 51-56.4.a: Off-street parking and loading spaces shall not be located in any part of a landscaped area required by this Article or in any part of a Front Yard.
Purpose : convert the existing landscape into a parking space in front of the house. To correct violation.
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Outcome: Motion to defer to October 7, 2025, was approved.   
 
Zoning Commission Hearing
Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am

Text Amendment Application Nos. 533-536 Article 80 Modernization and Corresponding Amendments to the Boston Zoning Code Citywide Said amendments would amend the Boston Zoning Code (the "Code") with respect to modernizing Article 80, Development Review and Approval, by: updating Boston Civic Design Commission ("BCDС") thresholds and procedures; modernize communication methods; support conversions, sustainability upgrades, and reinvestment in existing buildings; harmonize the Code with existing process; improve citywide coordination and remove contradictions and improve usability.
 
ZONING HEARING
 
The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a virtual public hearing will be held on August 13, 2025, at 9 a.m., in connection with Text Amendment Application Nos. 533-536, filed by the City of Boston Planning Department. Said amendments would amend the Boston Zoning Code (the "Code") with respect to modernizing Article 80, Development Review and Approval, by: updating Boston Civic Design Commission ("BCDC") thresholds and procedures; modernize communication methods; support conversions, sustainability upgrades, and reinvestment in existing buildings; harmonize the Code with existing process; improve citywide coordination and; remove contradictions and improve usability. This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in this meeting by going to https://bosplans.org/BZCAug1325. Copies of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Zoning Commission electronically, and you may also submit written comments or questions to zoningco...@boston.gov.
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Outcome: Approved.    
 
Boston Public Improvement Commission Hearing   
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am 

Public Hearing  

PH 9. On a petition by Boston Landing LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address nos. 178-180, generally west of Arthur Street.
 
(NB 7/31/2025) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 180 Guest Street, Brighton,” 3 sheets dated August 7, 2025.
Slide the time bar to 47:56
Outcome: Approved.    
 
PH 10. On a petition by Boston Landing LLC for the granting of a Projection License for the installation of a canopy over a portion of the sidewalk within Guest Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address nos. 178-180, generally west of Arthur Street.
 
(NB 7/31/2025) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Projection License, 180 Guest Street, Brighton,” 1 sheet dated August 7, 2025.
Slide the time bar to 53:46
Outcome: Approved.   

New Business
 
NB 6. 97-122 Englewood Avenue; Brighton – Grant of Location – On a petition by Verizon New England, Inc.
Slide the time bar to 1:53:07
Outcome: Referred to public hearing on August 28, 2025.   

Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting (You Tube Video Unavailable)           
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. 
 
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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