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Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request February 2-8, 2026
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Events
Fidelis Way Community Meeting 3 (Flyer Attached)
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The February 3, 2026, 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/2026ZBAHearings. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 422 3767 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/February3ZBAComment sign up. 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.
If you wish to offer comment within the meeting platform, please use the “Raise Hand” function that should appear on the bottom of your screen, if connected by computer or device, or dial *9, if connected by phone. On a computer or device, you will receive a request to unmute yourself from the event host. You must select yes before you can speak. On a phone, you will hear a prompt that the event host is asking you to unmute yourself. You must press *6 to unmute yourself before you can speak. Commenters will be asked to state their name, address and comment. Comments will be limited as time requires.
Extensions: 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1539718 Address: 1270 Commonwealth Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: David Linhart, Esq
Re-Discussion: 9:30 am
Case: BOA- 1733319 Address: 22 Pratt Street Ward 21 Applicant: Sean Sacks-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden Multi-Family Dwelling – Forbidden Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Building Height Excessive Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 20 Dimensional Regulations Side Yard Insufficient, per Article 12-3. Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Multi-Family Dwelling – Forbidden Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Erect a new podium building with two towers for multi family dwelling of 318 residential units, on newly created lot. Building has a one-story podium connecting two towers (16 story & 7 story) and project involves related site and public realm improvements. Building features, a below grade garage, bike storage, and amenity spaces for tenants. Refer to ALT1697217 and ALT1697219 for consolidation of parcels. Demolition of existing buildings on separate permits. [ePlan] LPR
Email Contact: Stephanie.Haynes@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.
Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Chaired by Harvard Allston Task Force (HATF) member Ed Kotomori, this subcommittee invites developer construction mitigation and community relations staff, Boston Police Department District 14, local and state elected officials and their representatives, and local North Allston neighbors, to discuss issues surrounding construction and safety issues in the neighborhood. All are welcome to attend and contribute.
Email Contact: Priscilla Anderson (prilla32@gmail.com)
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
Boston Parks and Recreation
Wednesday February 4, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
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.
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit.”
Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.
Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton
Email Contact: jennifer.misiaszek@boston.gov
Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour
Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University
Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 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_maher-trumble@harvard.edu)
Lincoln Street Noise Barrier Open House
MassDOT
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
What is happening?
MassDOT will host a public open house at the Josephine Fiorentino Community Center on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The open house will feature details regarding the proposed noise barriers planned for construction along Lincoln Street and I-90. Neighbors will have the opportunity to view current barrier plans and details, and to comment on how the barriers will integrate into the neighborhood. Information will be shared regarding the City’s plans to construct a shared use path along Lincoln Street linking to DCR’s Birmingham Parkway bikeway. MassDOT is advancing the work as an Early Action construction project proposed as a part of the ongoing planning for the Allston Multimodal Transportation Project.
How will this affect you?
The Lincoln Street Noise Barrier project consists of installing noise barriers between I-90 and Lincoln Street in Allston. The noise barriers will be built in two segments. From the west, the barrier will extend from the Castle Leaf dispensary building to the Public Storage building, and to the east, it will extend from the toll gantry building area to Franklin Street. The purpose of this open house is to give the public an opportunity to comment on the project and discuss the proposed noise barrier.
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
Email Contact: I-90Allston@dot.state.ma.us
The Brighton Bazaar Presents Cold Hearted (Flyer Attached)
Brighton Winter Farmers Market (Flyer Attached)
Updates
Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearing
Boston Licensing Board
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am
2) Cantina Hospitality, LLC , D/B/A: Taco Bell Cantina, Location: 1222 COMMONWEALTH AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134, License#: LB-547598, Notice/Violation#: 021278, Category: CVICT
Date:
10/11/2025
Notice:
Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9.
No ISD posted in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9
Video: Boston Licensing Board Violations Hearing 1/27/2026
Slide the time bar to 15:18
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.
3) FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, LLC. , D/B/A: SPECTRUM, Location: 89 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 003715, Category: GOPAL
Date:
08/28/2025
Notice:
Assault and battery patron(s) on police officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D.
Assault and battery patron(s) on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.
Video: Boston Licensing Board Violations Hearing 1/27/2026
Slide the time bar to 24:19
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.
4) FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, LLC. , D/B/A: SPECTRUM, Location: 89 GUEST ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135, License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 007502, Category: GOPAL
Date:
10/07/2025
Notice:
No accurate count for each level in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Overcrowding in mosh pit (3 injured) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Over intoxicated under age patrons (2) in violation of M.G.L ch. 138 s. 64.
Video: Boston Licensing Board Violations Hearing 1/27/2026
Slide the time bar to 47:04
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.
Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Agenda
Transactional Hearing
Amendment to already approved License
2. Licensee: Castleleaf, LLC (“Castleleaf”)
Licensed Premise: 100 Leo Birmingham Parkway, Brighton
License Type: Marijuana Retailer and Product Manufacturer
Amend Operating Hours: 10:00am – 9:00pm Monday – Saturday
10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday
Proposed Hours of Operation: 10:00am – 10:00pm Monday – Saturday
10:00am – 8:00pm Sunday
Video: Boston Cannabis Board Voting Hearing 1/28/2026
Slide the time bar to 3:10
Outcome: Approved.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Request for a Determination of Applicability from Benesch on behalf of Keolis Commuter Services to conduct vegetation management, control, and maintenance activities for the years 2026-2030 taking place within the MBTA railroad right-of-way throughout Boston, MA.
Video: 01.28.26 Boston Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Slide the time bar to 1:09:58
Outcome: Positive determination 2A, negative determination 3 & 5. Delineation pursuant to this positive determination is only applicable to the vegetation management activities and no other activities approved.
Licensing Board Voting Agenda
Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2. Cantina Hospitality, LLC
Doing business as: Taco Bell Cantina
Location: 1222 Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA 02134
License#: LB-547598, Notice/Violation#: 021278, Category: CVICT
Date: 10/11/2025
Notice: Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9.
No ISD posted in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9.
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 2:56
Outcome: No violation. Request submission of late-night staffing and operations plan.
3. Facility Concession Services, LLC
Doing business as: Spectrum
Location: 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 003715, Category: GOPAL
Date: 08/28/2025
Notice: Assault and battery patron(s) on police officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D.
Assault and battery patron(s) on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 4:55
Outcome: No violation.
4. Facility Concession Services, LLC
Doing business as: Spectrum
Location: 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135
License#: LB-99313, Notice/Violation#: 007502, Category: GOPAL
Date: 10/07/2025
Notice: No accurate count for each level in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. Overcrowding in mosh pit (3 injured) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.
Over intoxicated under age patrons (2) in violation of M.G.L ch. 138 s. 64.
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 5:51
Outcome: No violation.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
4. Golden Cons LLC
Doing business as: Fries Before Guys
485 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‐617061
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 762SF Two‐floor spaces with a kitchen on the top floor and a storage room in the basement, including a walk‐in cooler. There are 19 seats, and take‐out is available. No patio.
Manager: Ahmet Guney
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 19:54
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:
4. Sultana’s Bakery & Cafe, LLC Doing business as: Boston Croissant Bakery, Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Av., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‐109265
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the capacity of the licensed business From: 32 To: 49 Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Boston Croissant Bakery, Cafe To: Daphne Cafe Secondly, has petitioned to change the Closing Hours of the licensed business From: 7:00 AM ‐ 7:00 PM To: 7:00 AM ‐ 11:00 PM
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 22:52
Outcome: Approved.
6. LSM Limited
Doing business as: Pavement Coffeehouse
415 Western Av., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‐355903
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the capacity of the licensed business From: 32 To: 49
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 23:32
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have Applied to make changes to an existing Dormitory License:
1. President & Fellows of Harvard University
Doing business as: Harvard Business School
34 Harvard Wy., Boston, MA 02163
License #: LB-101354
Has applied for a Change in Capacity From: 97 To: 69
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 24:29
Outcome: Approved.
2. President & Fellows of Harvard University
Harvard Business School
44 Harvard Wy., Boston, MA 02163
License #: LB-99174
Has applied for a Change in Capacity From: 84 To: 72
Video: Boston Licensing Board Voting Hearing 1/29/2026
Slide the time bar to 24:47
Outcome: Approved.
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
5. First Crush Boston – LBS-616666
Has applied for a(n) Dance Party at:
1420 – 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 02/07/2026, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Manager: Gabrielle Malina
Outcome: Approved.
7. Trustees of Boston College – LBS-616674
Has applied for a(n) BC Men’s Hockey at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 02/06/2026, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/28/2026, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/20/2026, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/14/2026, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved.
11. Trustees of Boston College – LBS-617035
Has applied for a(n) BC Women’s Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 02/15/2026, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/05/2026, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/22/2026, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved.
12. Trustees of Boston College – LBS-617037
Has applied for a(n) BC Women’s Hockey at:
601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 02/01/2026, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/22/2026, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/15/2026, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Manager: Frank Bailey
Outcome: Approved.
13. Sofra Bakery & Cafe – LBS-617099
Has applied for a(n) Cooking Classes at:
210 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 03/05/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 02/05/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 04/23/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 04/09/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/26/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/19/2026, 6p.m. – 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 03/12/2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Manager: Kristi McNeil
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!
676 Washington Street (SPRA Comment Period End March 6, 2026)
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