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Article 85 / Demolition Delay Applications
120 Braintree Street
Boston Landmarks Commission Online Application Portal
Harvard Ed Portal’s Weekly Newsletter
Monday Job Seekers, Gallery Reception & More!
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK Boston Council advises Mayor Wu on City policies and programs affecting 20- to 35-year-olds in the City of Boston.
The 2025-2026 Council includes:
Allston/Brighton
Taylor Robinson
Gregory Horne
Chanell Rodriguez
Matthew Landry
Erin Pecci
Calder McCay
Jasmin Norford
Preliminary Municipal Election (Citywide: Unofficial)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Mayor
Michelle Wu, Roslindale, incumbent (71.84%)
Josh Kraft, North End (23.07%) (Campaign suspended)
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Domingos Darosa, Hyde Park (2.61%)
Robert Cappucci, East Boston, former district school committee member, veteran (2.24%)
At-Large City Council
Ruthzee Louijeune, Hyde Park, incumbent (18.71%)
Julia Mejia, Dorchester, incumbent ((17.37%)
Erin J Murphy, Dorchester, incumbent (16.03%)
Henry A Santana, Roxbury, incumbent (12.61%)
Frank K Baker, Dorchester, former district city councilor (10.79%)
Alexandra E Valdez, Hyde Park (7.79%)
Marvin Dee Mathelier, Roxbury, veteran (5.69%)
Will Onuoha, Dorchester (4.61%)
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Yves Mary Jean, Roslindale (3.05%)
Rachel Nicole Miselman, East Boston (2.93%)
Events
City Hall on the Go Brighton (Flyer Attached)
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 837 4408 0828
Passcode: 230236
One-tap mobile: +16468769923,,83744080828#,,,,*230236# or +13017158592,,83744080828#,,,,*230236#
1) METRO DINING, INC. , D/B/A: , Location: 32 – 34 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99095, Notice/Violation#: 007528, Category: CV7AL
Date 05/09/2025 Notice Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron vs patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A
2) MODEL CAFETERIA, INC. , D/B/A: MODEL CAFETERIA, Location: 1 – 9 N BEACON ST
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-99176, Notice/Violation#: 003675 6/30/25, Category: CV7AL
Date 06/14/2025 Notice Assault and battery employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A
Email Contact: Maureen.Burgoyne@Boston.Gov
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Wednesday, September 17, 2023 @ 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
20 1227 COMMONWEALTH, INC.
D/B/A: WILD DUCK
1229 COMMONWEALTH AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-101992
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above – To: Commonwealth Cellars, Inc. dba Commonwealth Cellars (at the same location). Wondimu Abeje, Manager. 11:00PM Closing Hour. Updating the description of premise as follows: 3529 square feet total with 1 entrance and 2 exits – to include approx. 2000 square feet in 1 room on the first floor with rear entry for deliveries, and approx. 1529 square feet in the basement for storage only.
Attorney: Carolyn M Conway
21 Nice Noodles LLC
D/B/A: Blue Sakura
12 BRIGHTON AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-494678
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location – From: Nice Noodles LLC located at 12 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134 To: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Boston, LLC. dba Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelly located at 100 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116. Tyler Castro, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of – Restaurant space on first floor of building totaling 9,232 sq. ft. with dining rooms, bar with 38 seats, bathrooms, and kitchen. Storage in basement. Seasonal April-October outdoor patio with 14 seats on 375 sq. ft. of private property, with a closing hour of 11:00 PM. Main entrance and two exits on Arlington Street, one exit on Stuart Street. Additionally, has petitioned to pledge the license to 100 Arlington Acquisition Company, LLC.
Attorney: Adam R. Barnosky
Email Contact: wendy.law@boston.gov
Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Meeting ID: 895 4494 5324
Passcode: 932875
Dial In Phone Number: 646-876-9923
Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. The BCB will accept testimony regarding each agenda item. Testimony will be limited to two (2) minutes and any additional testimony may be submitted in writing to cannabisboard@boston.gov. If you wish to testify please sign up online.
AGENDA
Transactional Hearing
Amendment to already approved License
1. Applicant: 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.
Email Contact: cannabisboard@boston.gov
Brighton Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
Yoga in the Park (Flyer Attached)
Allston Civic Association September Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2OEQfrzPQiSlFEtMusQRRA
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
Coolidge at the Speedway: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Flyer Attached)
The Knight Carnival (Flyer Attached)
Allston I-90 Multimodal Project Task Force Meeting
MassDOT
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MassDOT is holding a hybrid (in-person/ online) I-90 Allston Multimodal Project Task Force Meeting. This meeting is open to the public.
If you’d like to attend virtually, please use the link to register via Zoom
Register for this meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BLwtkIodR625nIK_8DD_ZA#/registration
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
Wildlife of Massachusetts (Flyer Attached)
Boston A Capella Festival 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025, Performances begin at noon!
General Admission is FREE!
Additional Info:
https://www.friendsofherterpark.org
https://www.vocalrevolution.org
Riverstage at Herter Park
Brighton, MA 02135
FREE Parking
Brighton Bazaar (Flyer Attached)
Fall Watercolor Painting Workshop
Boston Parks and Recreation
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.
Registration Required: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/watercolor-painting-workshops
Chandler Pond
95 Lake Shore Road, Brighton
MBA Fall Festival & Run for Justice (Flyer Attached)
An Allston Pudding Aftershow (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 609358Address: 6-8 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9/9/25
Slide the time bar to 3:49
Outcome: Motion to accept extensions was approved.
Case: BOA- 609355 Address: 10 Parsons Street Ward 22 Applicant: Marc LaCasse, ESQ
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9/9/25
Slide the time bar to 3:49
Outcome: Motion to accept extensions was approved.
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.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9/9/25
Slide the time bar to 1:13:00
Outcome: Approved.
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.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9/9/25
Slide the time bar to 1:45:45
Outcome: Approved.
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.
Video: Zoning Board of Appeal Hearings 9/9/25
Slide the time bar to 2:18:10
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!
393 Cambridge Street (SPRA Comment due October 3, 2025)
https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/393-cambridge-street
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