Community Notepad: Tony’s Notes (August 30, 2026)

Anthony D’Isidoro

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August 30, 2026

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4–6 minutes

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Notes

State Primary: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Check Your Registration Status / Find Your Polling Location: sec.state.ma.us

Absentee Ballot: 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.

Vote by Mail: All ballots must reach the Election Department or a ballot box by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Accessible Voting: All ballots must reach the Election Department by using a secure web portal by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Events

116 Harvard Avenue Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services · Monday, August 31, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Virtual via Zoom

Existing cannabis retailer “Prolific” seeking to extend closing hour to 12 a.m.

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

Meeting ID: 165 533 6136

Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgeir.jonson@boston.gov)

Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearings

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am · Join the online meeting · Public testimony begins at 10:00am

1) Stretford End, Inc., D/B/A: Brighton Music Hall
Location: 158 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134 · License#: LB-98954 · Notice/Violation#: 055270 · 7/2/26, 7/24/26 · Category: CV7AL
Date: 06/21/2026
Notice: Assault and battery employees on patron in violation of M.G.L. Ch. 138 s.64, Ch. 265 s. 13A

Email Contact: Maureen.Burgoyne@Boston.Gov

Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm · Virtual via Zoom

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)

Brighton Farmer’s Market

(Flyer Attached)

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm · Virtual only

This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering Meeting ID 165 554 1756 and your participant ID provided when logging into Zoom.

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. The Conservation Commission will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2147 and BOS File No. 2026-042 from Alexis Kirsch for the proposed removal of Japanese knotweed at 64–68 Kenrick Street, Brighton, MA (Inland Bank, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank, 25ft Waterfront Area).

Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University · Thursday, September 3, 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: Mark Handley (mark_handley@harvard.edu)

The Brighton Bazaar Presents New Digs

(Flyer Attached)

Updates

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am

3. Favors Sushi LLC d/b/a Brighton Sushi and Fry
67 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-608399
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the operating hours of the license business — From: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM To: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement.

Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 12:00 pm · Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026

3. Favors Sushi LLC d/b/a Brighton Sushi and Fry
67 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB 608399
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the operating hours of the license business From: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM To: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Outcome: Approved.

Non-Hearing Transactions

The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:

9. Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill
1924 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB‐100833
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to remove the Officer/Director/LLC Manager of the license business From: Helen Kaminski (LLC Manager) To: Tim Luskin (LLC Manager)
Outcome: Approved.

The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

1. Presentation School — LBS‑632937
Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at: 640 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 10/03/2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. · Manager: Clodagh Drummey
Outcome: Approved.

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

1. Trustees of Boston College — LBS‑634464
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at: 2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/19/2026, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Date and Time: 09/11/2026, 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Manager: Paul Flaherty · Outcome: Approved.

2. Trustees of Boston College — LBS‑634465
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at: 2604 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/19/2026, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. · Manager: Paul Flaherty
Outcome: Approved.

3. Trustees of Boston College — LBS‑634470
Has applied for a(n) BC Football at: 129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 09/11/2026, 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. · Manager: Paul Flaherty
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!