Community Notepad: Tony’s Notes (June 7, 2026)

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Tony D’Isidoro is the President of the Allston Civic Association, and he publishes his Community Notes weekly, which include his collection of upcoming events, community meetings, and files for public viewing. Allstonia does not change the content of his notes, but does reformat them. All attached documents can be found at the bottom of the article.

Events

Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

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Boston Art Commission Meeting – June 2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 4:30 pm — Virtual only

This meeting will be held virtually only and NOT in person. To participate, register for the online meeting and log on to the meeting using the email confirmation and your computer’s audio and microphone.

Public comment on Presentations for Review, Public Testimony, and Commission Vote may be provided ahead of the hearing by submitting written testimony here by 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, June 8, 2026. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments during the meeting via the Zoom platform or by phone. If you require closed captioning you can make a request to bac@boston.gov.

The Quest of Knowledge Remains Present; Long-term mural, as part of A Canvas of Culture; Final design; Winship Elementary School, 54 Dighton Street, Brighton; Artist: Curtis Williams; Proponent: City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. Amanda Hawkins, City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

Roost; Long-term mural, as part of A Canvas of Culture; Final design; Winship Elementary School, 54 Dighton Street, Brighton; Artists: Ethan and Vita Murrow; Proponent: City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. Amanda Hawkins, City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

Park Fitness Kick It by Eliza with Olivia

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Repeats weekly, May 5 – August 25, 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.

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, MA 02135 · Contact: Jennifer Misiaszek

16 High Rock Way Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services · Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm · Virtual via Zoom

Kitchen addition, Front vestibule addition, Back Addition for master bathroom and office space.

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal.

Meeting ID: 165 120 8467 · Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgeir.jonson@boston.gov)

Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm · Zoom

This will be both a transactional and voting hearing.

Meeting ID: 161 841 9550 · Passcode: 978804 · Dial In: 669-254-5252

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 at bit.ly/bcbtestimony.

Please contact the BCB at 617-635-2330 or cannabisboard@boston.gov with any questions or to request an interpreter.

3. Union Twist Inc. (“Dutchess Cannabis”)
Licensed Premise: 257-259 Cambridge St, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License · Commenced Operations: February 2024
Community Meeting: May 6, 2026 · Equity Status: Non-Equity
Request: Amend License to allow for the delivery of recreational cannabis through a licensed marijuana courier.

Brighton Farmer’s Market

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What’s Next on the Greenway?

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In Person Community Meeting – Former Saint John’s Seminary Church

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Parks Fitness Family Yoga with Maryssa

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Repeats weekly, May 6 – August 26, 2026

Join us for an invigorating outdoor yoga class dedicated to cultivating core strength and enhancing workable flexibility. These sessions will focus on engaging and strengthening your abdominal muscles through a series of dynamic poses and mindful breathing exercises. As you flow through each movement, you’ll work to improve your flexibility, enabling greater ease and grace reaching your personal fitness goals!

Portsmouth Street Playground, 35 Portsmouth St, Brighton, MA 02135 · Contact: Jennifer Misiaszek

Everybody Dance

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Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 4:00 pm · Virtual only

This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 435 9924. You can also submit written comments or questions to AberdeenACDC@boston.gov.

Design Review Hearing

APP # 26.0916 AB — 2045 Commonwealth Avenue
Proposed Work: Expand existing elevator headhouse.

Administrative Review

APP # 26.0645 AB — 4-12 Kilsyth Terrace: Building envelope rehabilitation of a four storey brick apartment building. The exterior rehab will include replacement of all existing windows, with wood, 6 over 1 simulated divided lights with external and internally applied muntin bars. Restoration will also include replacement of damaged brick and stone. Degraded mortar joints will be re-pointed. Exterior brick and stone surfaces will be cleaned.

APP # 26.1024 AB — 10 Selkirk Road: Remove and replace the existing 15-year-old roof. Temporarily remove the front deck railing as required to complete the work, and reinstall it after completion.

Advisory Review

APP # 26.0908 AB — 1954 Commonwealth Avenue
Proposed Work: Relocate and restore existing historic structure, build apartment structure behind it.

Protect Workers From Extreme Heat

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Summer Arts Open House | Seeds of Home

Harvard Ed Portal · Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A block party celebration for Seeds of Home exhibition by Tashi Haig and All at Once mural by creative team Ansis Purins and blipblipbeep. Featuring DJ RAYVINO.

Meet the artists while you listen to the DJ, mingle with neighbors, make art, snack on treats, sip a cool mocktails, and more.

Continue the fun outside! Meet the muralists, draw on the sidewalk, or request a demo of our self-guided public art tour. Enjoy a sweet bite from the food truck on the plaza and Rooting For You’s make-your-own-bouquet cart.

All activities are all-ages and free. Rain or Shine! In case of inclement weather, this event will be held entirely indoors.

234 Western Ave, Allston

The Big Gay Bazaar

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Flowers + Opera

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Boston Public Living Room

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Updates

Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Extensions — 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1577058 · 2-10 Hichborn Street, Ward 22 · Applicant: Justin Byrnes, Esq
Outcome: Motion to grant the extensions as read approved.

Hearings — 9:30 am

Case: BOA-1824653 · 1 Westminster Terrace, Ward 22 · Applicant: Michael Faibish
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: Basement renovation to be completed on 2 Westminster TE property. Remodeling existing basement and existing full bath and half bath in basement. Renovated basement to include playroom and hobby room.
Outcome: Approved.

Case: BOA-1825552 · 5-7 Aldie Street, Ward 22 · Applicant: Robert Fusunyan
Article(s): Article 51, Section 8b Use Regulations Three family detached dwelling in a Two Family (2F) zone is Forbidden.
Purpose: Change use from a two family to a three family dwelling. Construct third floor shed dormer and remodel full bathroom.
Outcome: Approved.

Case: BOA-1838237 · 393 Cambridge Street, Ward 22 · Applicant: Josh Fetterman — Article 80
Article(s): Article 51 Section 16 Use Regulations Hotel use is conditional · Article 51 Section 17 FAR Max. allowed: 1 Proposed: 5.68 · Article 51 Section 17 Max. height allowed: 35′ Proposed: 93′ · Article 51 Section 17 Rear yard. Min. required: 20′ Proposed: 0.1′ · Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Min. required: 67 spaces Proposed: 4 drop off spaces · Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient 1 loading bay required. Proposed: 0
Purpose: Construct new 46,659 sf hotel with 96 rooms and 4 drop off parking spaces. Demolition of existing structure under SF# eplan BOA.
Outcome: Approved.

Case: BOA-1760086 · 57-59 Riverdale Street, Ward 22 · Applicant: Timothy Burke
Article(s): Article 51, Section Usable Open Space Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive · Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Add’l Lot Area Insufficient · Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden · Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
Purpose: Confirm as 3 family and change to 6 units. Construct a three story addition on the rear of an existing three family structure to add three dwelling units.
Outcome: Approved with BPD Design Review.

Case: BOA-1839746 · 80 Gardner Street, Ward 21 · Applicant: Alpha Management Corporation — Article 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Feet) · Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) · Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive · Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient · Art. 51 Sec. 56 Off street parking requirements · Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient · Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden proposed 36 units
Purpose: Proposal is 6 story development with 36 proposed res dus. The ±25,552 sf lot has an existing 28 unit apt. bldg. to remain and will be connected to the new construction via basement level parking (containing 18 spots in the new construction and 5 spots in the existing building).
Outcome: Approved.

Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting

Boston Planning Department · Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

5:10 – 5:30 Informational Presentation from the Planning Department
Article 80 Modernization Updates — Kevin Crossley, Senior Program Manager
Outcome: Informational.

5:30 – 6:30 Commissioner Training
Review of Procedural Updates + Discussion of Proposed By-Laws
Outcome: Informational.

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am

25. Murampo, Inc. d/b/a Lulu’s Allston
421 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-99563
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the classification of its license — To: a (restricted) All-Alcoholic Beverages License pursuant to the authority contained in M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12D.
Outcome: Taken under advisement.

28. G & V Brighton Mart Inc. d/b/a Babushka Deli
62 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-102056
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the licensed business from the above — To: Babushka Market & Liquor Corp. d/b/a Babushka Deli (at the same location), Mamtaben Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour. Updating the description of premise as follows: 6,160SF retail space on 2 floors. 3,080SF in one room on first floor with 1 entrance and 2 exits (one of which is an emergency exit only in the rear). 3,080SF in the basement for stock/storage only. Secondly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company. Attorney: Jackson Christian
Outcome: Taken under advisement.

Public Improvement Commission Hearing

Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Public Hearing

PH 1. On a petition by Franciscan Hospital for Children Inc. for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to Warren Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address nos. 30-80, generally between Cambridge Street and Camelot Court. (NB 5/21/2026) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, 30 Warren Street, Brighton,” 1 sheet dated May 11, 2026.
Outcome: Approved.

PH 2. On a petition by Franciscan Hospital for Children Inc. for the making of Specific Repairs within the following public ways in Brighton, consisting of curb and sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, as well as new and relocated pedestrian ramps, street lighting infrastructure, stormdrain infrastructure, street trees, landscaping, irrigation infrastructure, street furniture, trash receptacles, wayfinding signage, driveway curb cuts, and raised crosswalks: Warren Street – at address nos. 30-80, generally between Cambridge Street and Camelot Court; Cambridge Street – on its southeasterly side generally between Rodney Street and Dustin Street. (NB 5/21/2026) As shown on a set of plans entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repair Plan, Warren Street/Cambridge Street, 30 Warren Street, Brighton,” 6 sheets dated May 18, 2026.
Outcome: Approved.

New Business

NB 3. Washington Street, Cambridge Street; Brighton – Specific Repairs – On a petition by Brighton Main Streets
Outcome: Referred to the June 25, 2026 public hearing.

Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am · Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026

28. G&V Brighton Mart Inc. d/b/a Babushka Deli
62 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-102056
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the licensed business from the above — To: Babushka Market & Liquor Corp. d/b/a Babushka Deli (at the same location), Mamtaben Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour. Updating the description of premise as follows: 6,160SF retail space on 2 floors. 3,080SF in one room on first floor with 1 entrance and 2 exits (one of which is an emergency exit only in the rear). 3,080SF in the basement for stock/storage only. Secondly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company. Attorney: Jackson Christian
Outcome: Approved.

Non-Hearing Transactions

The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:

5. Garage B Events — LBS-626607
Has applied for a(n) Dance at: 1420-1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 05/05/2026 – 06/05/2026, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. · Manager: Katarina Blagovic
Outcome: Approved.

6. Garage B Events – LBS-626610
Has applied for a(n) Celebration at: 1420-1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 06/12/2026, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. · Manager: Karen Moked
Outcome: Approved.

14. Garage B Events — LBS-626980
Has applied for a(n) Beer Festival at: 1420-1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 06/06/2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. · Manager: Nathan Kearney
Outcome: Approved.

15. German International School — LBS-626982
Has applied for a(n) Soccer Watch Party at: 57 Holton St., Allston, MA 02134
Date and Time: 06/25/2026, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. · Manager: Sarah Feinberg
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 bostonplans.org 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!

Jackson Mann Site Feedback Survey

We want to hear from the Allston-Brighton community. What do you want the future of the Jackson Mann site to be? Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below to voice your opinion! We are accepting responses until July 10, 2026.

Jackson Mann Site Feedback Survey
Questions? Contact Frank Mendoza at the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Francis.MendozaMcCarthy@boston.gov