Tony's Community Notes (October 11, 2026)

Tony’s Community Notes (October 11, 2026)

Anthony D’Isidoro

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October 11, 2026

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5–7 minutes

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Article 85 / Demolition Delay Applications

170 Western Avenue
Boston Landmarks Commission Online Application Portal

General State Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Early Voting: Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30 (locations and times to be determined)

CommonWealth Beacon, one of the state’s leading public policy news outlets, has a comprehensive voter guide.

Events

Virtual Licensed Premise Violation Hearings

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am · Join the online meeting · Public testimony begins at 10:00am

3. Fazired LLC, D/B/A: Turkish Lazuri Cafe
Location: 1 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134 · License#: LB-583152 · Notice/Violation#: 055231 · Category: CVICT
Date: 08/12/2026
Notice: Patio in operation after closing hour (10:30 pm) 11:10 pm in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9. No Entertainment License.

4. Fazired LLC, D/B/A: Turkish Lazuri Cafe
Location: 1 N Beacon St, Allston, MA 02134 · License#: LB-583152 · Notice/Violation#: 055244 · Category: CVICT
Date: 09/11/2026
Notice: Patrons on patio after hours (10:30 pm closing hour) 11:55 pm in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9

Email Contact: Maureen.Burgoyne@Boston.Gov

Park Fitness Kick It by Eliza with Olivia

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Repeats weekly, September 15 – October 13, 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 · Contact: Jennifer Misiaszek

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am · Register for the meeting · Public testimony begins at 10:00am

16. Commonwealth Cellars, Inc. d/b/a Commonwealth Cellars
1229 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-101992
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the following condition on this license — From: 1.) No sale of kegs 2.) No sales of nips or singles To: 1.) No sale of kegs.
Attorney: Carolyn M Conway

19. 370 Western Ave Wild Duck, Inc. d/b/a The Wild Duck
370 Western Av, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-101945
Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors. Secondly, has petitioned for a change in Stock Interest.
Attorney: Jackson L. Christian

21. Dawa MD, Inc. d/b/a Myungdong 1st Avenue
92 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134 · License #: LB-99817
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

22. The Circle Bar & Grill d/b/a The Circle
356 Chestnut Hill Av, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-99716
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.
Attorney: Thomas P. Miller

31. Patel Town Line Variety, Inc. d/b/a Town Line Variety
138 Tremont St, Brighton, MA 02135 · License #: LB-636918
Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above — 1,496sf total: Approx. 1,000sf on first floor in one main room; 496sf basement for storage. Main entrance/exit on Tremont St; emergency exit in rear of premises.
Manager: Hardil Patel · Closing Time: 11:00 PM · Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon

Email Contact: wendy.law@boston.gov

Boston Cannabis Board Public Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm · Zoom

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.

The BCB reserves the right to amend the agenda pursuant to applicable Open Meeting Law and Public Notice requirements. Please contact the BCB at 617-635-2330 or cannabisboard@boston.gov with any questions or to request an interpreter.

1. Mass Greenwoods, LLC (“Prolific Cannabis”)
Licensed Premise: 116 Harvard Ave, Allston
License Type: Marijuana Retailer License · Equity Status: Equity Applicant · Commence Operations: May 2025
Request: Amend Operating Hours
Current Operating Hours: 9:00am to 11:00pm (7 days a week)*
Proposed Hours of Operations: 9:00am to 12:00am (7 days a week)
*BCB granted a closing time of 11:00pm at the 8/20/2025 Voting Hearing.

Brighton Farmer’s Market

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Story Time at the Brighton Farmer’s Market

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Everybody Dance

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Coolidge Corner Theatre: “Final Destination 3”

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NCAA Workshop

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9 Harvard Terrace Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services · Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm · Virtual via Zoom

Extend living space correct violation. Make opening in the floor to install spiral staircase to connect first floor and basement. Install new egress window.

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

Meeting ID: 165 995 9845

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

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

The Brighton Bazaar

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Unearthing History

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A Tasty Welcome!

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Oaktoberfest 5K

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Coffee with Neighbors

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Updates

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm · Regular Meeting

Request for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File No. 006-1963 and Boston File No. 2023-053 from STV Incorporated on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for utility lighting improvements, including the installation of new light poles and new conduits, located along Soldiers Field Road between the intersection of Eliot Bridge and Western Avenue, Allston, MA (100ft Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, 25ft Riverfront Area, 25ft Waterfront Area).
Outcome: Not Ready for a Vote.

Public Improvement Commission Hearing

Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am

New Business

NB 2. 80 Gardner Street; Brighton – Pedestrian Easement, Specific Repairs – On a set of petitions by SYNH LLC
Outcome: Referred to October 22, 2026 Public Hearing.

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!

Allston/Brighton 121B Projects (3)

22-24 Pratt Street (Demonstration Project Application Comment Period Due October 14, 2026)
22-24 Pratt Street | Bostonplans.org

83 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway (Demonstration Project Application Comment Period Due October 14, 2026)
83 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway | Bostonplans.org

Allston Yards Building D (Demonstration Project Application Comment Period Due October 14, 2026)
Allston Yards Building D | Bostonplans.org