Tony's Community Notes (November 8, 2026)

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I. Notes

The family of Louisa Gag, a Boston transportation planner and bike activist killed in a July 2026 truck collision in Mission Hill, has raised more than $100,000 in her memory.
- According to her sister, Emily Gag, the money will be distributed to 10 Boston-based organizations that are part of the city’s Vision Zero Coalition, including the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative.

II. Events

A. Age Strong’s Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics – Allston (Flyer Attached)

B. Veterans Day Luncheon (Flyer Attached)

C. 3 Woodstock Avenue Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Confirm occupancy is a 3-family dwelling. Convert unfinished attic space into finished and climate controlled living space, approx. 245sqft bedroom, 110sqft bathroom, 55sqft laundry room, and a 345sqft living room. Mini-split HVAC units to be installed for climate control, Plumbing and electric required for bathroom, laundry, and outlets. Unit 3 extension of living space to existing attic space.
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: 165 667 5460
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgeir.jonson@boston.gov)

D. Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing

Inspectional Services Department
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
How to participate
- The November 10, 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 https://bit.ly/2026ZBAHearings. You may also participate by phone by calling into the Zoom Webinar at 301-715-8592 and entering the Webinar ID: 160 422 3767 followed by # when prompted.
- If you wish to offer testimony on an appeal, please click https://bit.ly/November10ZBAComments 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.
Recommendations: 9:30 am
- 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.
Hearings: 9:30 am
- Case: BOA-1890417
  - Address: 12 Snow Street
  - Ward 22
  - Applicant: Joseph G. Rufo
  - Article:
    - Article 51, Section 8 Use: Forbidden Multi family dwelling FORBIDDEN
    - Article 51, Section 9 Add’l Lot Area Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
    - Article 51, Section 9 Usable Open Space Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 50.2Conformity Ex Bldg Alignment
  - Purpose: Erect a new 3 story Multi Family Dwelling for (4) residential units on vacant lot. Building features a common roof deck and open parking at grade. [ePlan]
- Case: BOA-1871184
  - Address: 95 Bennett Street
  - Ward 22
  - Applicant: Patrick McKenna
  - Articles:
    - Art. 51 Sec. 09 Open Space insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
    - Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Add’l Lot Area Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient
    - Article 51, Section 19 Use: Forbidden
  - Purpose: Change of Occupancy from a 2 unit residential building to a 4 unit residential building by way of an addition/interior renovation and parking for 4 vehicles.
Email Contact: Stephanie.Haynes@Boston.Gov
The hearing can also be viewed via live-stream on the City’s website. Closed captioning is available.

E. Allston Construction Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
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.
Zoom registration
Email Contact: Priscilla Anderson (prilla32@gmail.com)

F. Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 551 3633. You can also submit written comments or questions to AberdeenACDC@boston.gov.
The public can offer testimony.
II. DESIGN REVIEW
- APP # 27.0183 AB 1954 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
  - Applicant: Mark Sangiolo
  - Proposed Work: Modify driveway retention wall previously approved at August 13, 2026 Hearing.

G. Fall Harvest Fest (Flyer Attached)

III. Updates

A. Boston Landmarks Commission

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 3:45
  - Outcome: Recommendation for approval with provisos that the signage lettering be reduced and reconfigured, and revised drawings be submitted to staff for final acceptance.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
- APP # 27.0228 AB 9 BRAEMORE ROAD #13
  - Replace non-historic door with historically appropriate wood door.
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 1:48:08
  - Outcome: Administrative Review Completed.
- 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.
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 1:48:08
  - Outcome: Administrative Review Completed.
- APP # 27.0251 AB 151 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
  - Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 1:48:08
  - Outcome: Administrative Review Completed.
- APP # 27.0252 AB 141 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE #24
  - Replace windows in unit with 1 over 1 aluminum windows.
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 1:48:08
  - Outcome: Administrative Review Completed.
- 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.
  - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
  - Slide the time bar to 1:48:08
  - Outcome: Administrative Review Completed.
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
    - Video: Boston Landmarks Commission October 27, 2026 Public Hearing
    - Slide the time bar to 2:01:15
    - Outcome: Approved.

B. Conservation Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, November 4, 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: 11.04.26 Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Slide the time bar to 1:00:31
Outcome: Not Ready For a Vote.

IV. 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!

A. Jackson Mann Site Planning Feedback (Commet Period Due November 17, 2026)