Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request
July 20–26, 2026
Notes
State Primary: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2026
For the State Primary, any absentee request by mail must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. If you qualify, you have until Monday, August 31 at 12 p.m. to vote absentee in person in the Boston Election Department Office, City Hall 241.
Early Voting: Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28 (Locations and Times TBD)
Applications to request a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for the State Primary on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
To access the Accessible Electronic Voting system, you must first submit a complete Vote by Mail application.
Allston Brighton Voter Registration Drive
“Democracy is not a spectator sport”
The Voter Registration Deadline for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election is Saturday, August 22, In Person 5 pm; Online 11:59 pm; Postmarked by August 22. voteinma.com
Events
Park Fitness Kick It by Eliza with Olivia
Tuesday, July 21, 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
Design Review Office Hours
Boston Planning Department · Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
If you own a home or business and want to make improvements to your property, you are invited to attend Design Review Office Hours with the Planning Department’s Urban Design staff. Bring your questions and/or plans to an in-person event, or join a virtual session. Questions staff can address include:
What is design review and how will it fit into my project timeline?
Will design review be required for my project?
What materials may be needed for that review?
Will I need to make changes to my project?
Building and design professionals are welcome, too! For more information, see our Guide to Small Scale Design Review.
Email Contact: designreview@boston.gov
Brighton Farmer’s Market
(Flyer Attached)
Parks Fitness Family Yoga with Maryssa
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Repeats weekly, May 6 – August 26, 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.
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
Allston Multimodal Transportation Project Open House
(Flyer Attached)
Planning Academy Info Session
Boston Planning Department · Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm · Virtual
Join City staff for a virtual info session about the Planning Academy. We will talk about what to expect from the Planning Academy, why you should apply, and answer any questions you may have.
The Planning Academy is a free, interactive learning experience designed to equip residents from different backgrounds and neighborhoods with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to meaningfully have a voice in city planning processes.
Register in Advance: bosplans.org/PlanningAcademyInfoSession
Email Contact: Kristiana.Lachiusa@boston.gov
Office Hours: Updates to Dimensional Definitions and Code Structure
Boston Planning Department · Thursday, July 23, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm · Virtual
Please join staff from the Planning Department at our virtual office hours!
This will be a space to drop-in and talk with our staff about the Updates to Dimensional Definitions and Code Structure.
There are no formal presentations or planned agenda items at these office hours, so we ask that you review the information and materials available on our initiative page and come prepared with any questions that you have.
Office hours are held on a sign-up basis – if there are no sign-ups for an office hour session six (6) hours before the start of that session, then it will be canceled for the day.
Registration: bosplans.org/DimDefsOfficeHours
Email Contact: maya.kattler-gold@boston.gov
Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department · Thursday, July 23, 2026
The July 23, 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 bit.ly/ZBAThursdaySubcommitteeHearings2026. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 1 (646) 828-7666 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 521 9488 followed by # when prompted.
If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click bit.ly/July232026ZBAComments to 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.
Hearings — 5:00 pm
Case: BOA-1851194 · 16 High Rock Way, Ward 21 · Applicant: Macro Construction
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient · Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient
Purpose: Kitchen addition Front vestibule addition Back Addition for master bathroom and office space
Email Contact: Stephanie.Haynes@Boston.Gov
The Brighton Bazaar Presents The Night Bazaar
(Flyer Attached)
Leo M. Birmingham Park 25% Design Development Public Meeting
(Flyer Attached)
Information Meeting Allston-Brighton Youth Travel Soccer
(Flyer Attached)
Boston Landing Movie Night featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
(Flyer Attached)
2026 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: Brighton
Boston Parks and Recreation · Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm · Repeats weekly, July 10 – July 24, 2026
Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They’re held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you’ll need to bring your creativity!
This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston. Registration is required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.
This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.
Joyce Playground, 80 Union St, Brighton
Meet Daisy, Your Neighborhood Age Strong Advocate
(Flyer Attached)
Updates
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing
Inspectional Services Department · Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Extensions — 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1175767 · 16-22 Linden Street, Ward 21 · Applicant: Johanna W. Schneideer
Outcome: Grant extensions as requested approved.
Case: BOA-1175793 · 6 Pratt Street, Ward 21 · Applicant: Johanna W. Schneideer
Outcome: Grant extensions as requested approved.
Case: BOA-1554601 · 62 North Beacon Street, Ward 21 · Applicant: Jean Da Silva
Outcome: Grant extensions as requested approved.
Hearings — 9:30 am
Case: BOA-1833442 · 17R Melton Road, Ward 21 · Applicant: Next Gen Melton
Article(s): Art. 51 Sec. 09 Dimensional Regulation
Purpose: Rebuilding a garage (separate short form application to remove the existing garage)
Outcome: Approved.
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am
24. Patel Harvard, Inc. d/b/a Harvard Convenience
157 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-540101
Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the category of the licensed business — From: Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages To: Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages.
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am · Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
24. Patel Harvard, Inc. d/b/a Harvard Convenience
157 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-540101
Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the category of the licensed business — From: Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages To: Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages.
Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon
Outcome: Approved with the condition they keep the floor plan on site and any changes they have to come back to the Board and also the condition of no miniature bottles and no singles.
Non-Hearing Transactions
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
2. Greek Kitchen 4 LLC d/b/a Saloniki Greek
180 Brighton Av., Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB‐629520
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 1,500SF Fast-casual Greek restaurant with a kitchen, one ADA‐compliant restroom, and a seating capacity of 12 on the first floor. The basement will be used for storage only. The establishment, Saloniki, will serve modern Greek street food, including bowls, pita sandwiches, salads, spreads, sides, and non‐alcoholic beverages. Service will be available for dine‐in, takeout, and delivery.
Manager: Spyrido Fotopoulos · Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Outcome: Approved.
3. Greek Kitchen 7 LLC d/b/a Saloniki Greek
1937 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB‐629522
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 1,500SF Fast-casual Greek restaurant with a kitchen, one ADA‐compliant restroom, and a seating capacity of 12 on the first floor. The basement will be used for storage only. The establishment, Saloniki, will serve modern Greek street food, including bowls, pita sandwiches, salads, spreads, sides, and non‐alcoholic beverages. Service will be available for dine‐in, takeout, and delivery.
Manager: Spyrido Fotopoulos · Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Outcome: Approved.
6. Yum Kaju, Inc. d/b/a Yum! by Kaju
54 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB‐629627
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 675SF Restaurant located on the ground floor with takeout service and seating for 14 patrons. The establishment features an open kitchen located behind the cashier area, a guest restroom, a three‐compartment stainless steel sink, and a stairway providing access to the basement. The basement is used for storage. No outdoor patio.
Manager: Joseph Suh · Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Outcome: Approved.
The Following is applying to make changes to a previously approved Outdoor Patio:
2. The Comfort Collective, LLC d/b/a Ama
100 Western Ave., Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-599551
Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to update the description of the licensed premise to amend the outdoor reflected capacity of the ground floor private seasonal (April-November) patio From: 20 seats To: 40 seats.
Outcome: Approved.
Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ 3:30 pm
Planning/Zoning/Design
12. Request authorization to petition the Zoning Commission to adopt text amendments that resolve language and clerical errors in the Zoning Code.
Outcome: Approved.
Article 80 Development/IDP — Not Open to Public Testimony
Allston
15. Request authorization to (1) issue a Scoping Determination waiving further review pursuant to Article 80B, Large Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 58 residential rental units, including 10 IZ units, 37 car parking spaces and 70 bicycle parking spaces, located at 1200 Soldiers Field Road; and (2) enter into a Cooperation Agreement in connection with the Proposed Project; and to take all related actions.
Outcome: Approved.
16. Request authorization to issue a Certification of Approval pursuant to Article 80E, Small Project Review of the Zoning Code, for the proposed construction of 39 residential rental units, including 7 IZ units, 12 car parking spaces, and 40 bicycle parking spaces located at 34-36 Pratt Street; and to execute a Community Benefits Agreement; and to take all related actions.
Outcome: Approved.
Brighton
17. Request authorization to (1) enter into an Affordable Rental Housing Agreement and Restriction for the proposed creation of 1 on-site IDP Unit located at 36 Colborne Road; and (2) terminate the existing Affordable Housing Agreement with the proponent dated June 28, 2024; and to take all related actions.
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!
Penniman Road Play Area Improvements (Survey)
Cleveland Circle Intersection and Safety Improvements (Feedback)
185 Corey Road (SPRA Comment Period End August 11, 2026)
bostonplans.org — 185 Corey Road
Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) Phase B (Letter of Intent)
bostonplans.org — Harvard ERC Phase B
Allston-Brighton Community Plan (Comment Period)
bostonplans.org — Allston-Brighton Community Plan
Beacon Park Yard Regional Framework Plan (Comment Period)
bostonplans.org — Beacon Park Yard Regional Framework Plan
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