Tony's Community Notes (October 25, 2026)

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Events

408-410 Western Avenue Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Erect new 5 story building with 14 dwelling units with 3 private roof decks; retail space; 8 covered parking spaces on combined lot of 6,472 sf (see companion lot combinations ALT1873909 & ALT1873914). Existing structure to be razed on separate demo permit.

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 165 101 5573

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgeir.jonson@boston.gov)

Boston Landmarks Commission

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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 165 610 9496. You can also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.

I. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING – 4:00 PM

APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON
Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts
Proposed Work: New store signage Presentation

II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

APP # 27.0228 AB 9 BRAEMORE ROAD #13
Replace non-historic door with historically appropriate wood door.

APP # 27.0201 AB 15 COLLISTON ROAD
Remove 3 rotted decks/balcony’s and replace them with composite decking. All supports and fascia boards will remain wood.

APP # 27.0251 AB 151 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.

APP # 27.0252 AB 141 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.

APP # 26.1081 AB 34 KINROSS ROAD
Replace 6, 6 over 1 windows in unit with 6 6 over 1 fibrex windows with exterior and interior applied muntin bars. And no low-e glass.

III. BUSINESS HEARING – 6:00 pm

V. DESIGN REVIEW RECAP AND VOTE

APP # 27.0109 AB 1962 BEACON STREET, BRIGHTON
Applicant: Keith Dubois, Dunkin Donuts
Proposed Work: New store signage Presentation

BCYF Jackson Mann Site Planning Meeting (Flyer Attached)

Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am

Register for the meeting

1 BB Donuts, LLC

D/B/A: Dunkin / Jimmy John’s
2 SUTHERLAND RD
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-638105

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – A 1,633-square-foot, ground-floor Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s combo restaurant featuring 30 customer seats, a rear kitchen and storage area, and two customer restrooms at the back of the building, also known as 1962 Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02135.
Manager: Geo Barbosa
Hours of Operation: 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM

9 Mr. G’s Corner LLC

D/B/A: Mattie’s Provisions and Spirits
2193 COMMONWEALTH AV
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-578128

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of LLC Manager. Secondly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Amir Khan Chowdbury To: Andrew Arbeeny.
Attorney: Nicholas J. Zozula

22 Gen Allston LP

D/B/A: Gen Korean BBQ House
121 HARVARD AV
ALLSTON, MA 02134
License #: LB-99546

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location – From: Gen Allston LP located at 121 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA 02134 To: G.F. Enterprise LLC dba Taco Bell Cantina located at 16 North St, Boston, MA 02109. Oscar Alvarez Mendoza, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Premise consists of – 3,193 sq ft with one entrance two exits. Entrance opens to dining area with seating for 37. Bathrooms on the right side and the bar area on the left. Kitchen, prep area and storage in the rear. Basement for storage and employee use only.
Attorney: Nicholas J. Zozula

Email Contact: wendy.law@boston.gov

Brighton Farmer’s Market (Flyer Attached)

1035 Commonwealth Avenue PDA Amendment Public Meeting

Boston Planning Department
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual Public Meeting for the 1035 Commonwealth Avenue project located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed PDA Amendment and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A open to the public.

The previously approved and constructed project consists of a six (6)-story building, with five (5) stories of residential uses and a common roof deck. The building contains fifty-five (55) total dwelling units, including five (5) three-bedroom units, fifteen (15) two-bedroom units, twenty (20) one-bedroom units, and fifteen (15) studio units. The project also includes 3,653 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a residential lobby, parking for forty-four (44) bicycles, and storage.

The proposed amendment to the Planned Development Area (PDA) in which the project is located would allow for the conversion of existing ground-floor retail space into two (2) additional residential units, increasing the total number of dwelling units from fifty-five (55) to fifty-seven (57).

How to participate:
Link to Register: http://bosplans.org/1035CommAve-1028
Meeting ID: 165 417 0375
Email Contact: zoe.duvall@boston.gov

Everybody Dance (Flyer Attached)

Learn About a New Cultural Space Coming to Brighton (Flyer Attached)

Both meetings will discuss the same information, so please choose the time that works best for you:

Register: Thursday, October 29, 6 – 8 p.m.

Register: Friday, October 30, 12 – 2 p.m.

Food Forest in Allston Brighton? (Flyer Attached)

Preservation Cafe (Flyer Attached)

Brighton Business District Trick or Treat (Flyer Attached)

Halloween Family Night (Flyer Attached)

DeWolfe Boathouse Open House (Flyer Attached)

Halloween Block Party (Flyer Attached)

Updates

Boston Cannabis Board Voting Agenda

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

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.
Video: Boston Cannabis Board Voting Hearing 10-21-26
Slide the time bar to 1:48
Outcome: Approved.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

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).
Video: 10.21.26 Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Slide the time bar to 29:18
Outcome: Not Ready For a Vote.

Public Improvement Commission Hearing

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @10:00 am

Public Hearing

PH 2. On a petition by SYNH LLC for the acceptance of a Pedestrian Easement adjacent to Gardner Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address no. 80, generally between Chester Street and Malvern Street.

(NB 10/8/2026) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Pedestrian Easement Plan, Gardner Street, Brighton,” 1 sheet dated October 12, 2026.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearings 10-22-26 – YouTube
Slide the time bar to 9:09
Outcome: Approved.

PH 3. On a petition by SYNH LLC for the making of Specific Repairs within Gardner Street (public way), Brighton, located on its northerly side at address no. 80, generally between Chester Street and Malvern Street, consisting of curb and sidewalk reconstruction with structural soil, as well as new and relocated specialty pavement, street trees, bike racks, and driveway curb cuts.

(NB 10/8/2026) As shown on a plan entitled “City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Specific Repairs Plan, 80 Gardner Street, Public Way, Boston,” 1 sheet dated October 12, 2026.
Video: Public Improvement Commission Hearings 10-22-26 – YouTube
Slide the time bar to 11:28
Outcome: Approved.

Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal Hearing (Video Unavailable)

Inspectional Services Department
Thursday, October 22, 2026

Hearings: 5:00 pm

Case: BOA-1862382 Address: 75 Oakland Street Ward: 22 Applicant: Mary Ann Urban
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Requesting relief for insufficient front yard setback from a proposed sunroom addition Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Requesting relief for insufficient side yard setback from a proposed sunroom addition
Purpose: Addition of a 6′ x 13.7′ prefabricated sunroom with helical pier foundations.

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!