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Please note the 1650 Soldiers Field Road Automobile Dealership Public Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2017 has been cancelled.
The comment period for 46 Hichborn St in Brighton ends on Friday, November 3, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/46-hichborn-street John.Campbell@Boston.Gov
The comment period for 70 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy in Brighton has been extended to Monday, November 20, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/70- leo-m-birmingham-parkway
The comment period for 1650 Soldiers Field Road has been extended to Thursday, November 30, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/1650-soldiers-field-road [email protected]
The comment period for 139-149 Washington Street has been extended to Thursday, November 30, 2017. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/139-149-washington-street
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Additional Events
Boston Licensing Board Non Hearing Common Victualler Transactions Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location.
GNS Street Food, LLC d/b/a Xi'an Street Foods, 182 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. Shiwu Huang as manager of record. One room on first floor, kitchen & restroom in rear, basement storage; 24 seats. Hours of operation 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
The following holders of a Common Victualler License are applying to make changes to their existing licenses.
P.Z. Management, LLC d/b/a A@time,433 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. Change of officers, From - Ke Zhao & Meng Pan, To - Sheng Ding & Haotian Shen. LB- 100800.
Room 809A, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: [email protected]
Boston Public Improvement Commission Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am
New Business
100 Western Avenue; Brighton - Amended Grant of Location - On a joint petition by the President and Fellows of Harvard College and CSX Transportation Inc.
Room 801, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: [email protected]
Introduction to Grants Research Workshop with Associated Grant Makers Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm With over 30,000 nonprofits in Massachusetts, competition for funding is high. How does one get a leg up? It is imperative to know the key resources where you can locate reliable information. This introductory program is ideal for those who are new to the grants process or would like to brush up. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
Harvard Allston Task Force Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Meeting of the Harvard Allston Task Force to discuss Harvard's proposed IMP Amendment, which will introduce one new project, the Art Lab, and modify the G-2 Pavilion on the Harvard Business School campus. Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, Charlesview 123 Antwerp Street, Allston Email Contact: [email protected]
Tech Talk: Online Communities for Your Career Thursday, November 16, 2017, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are you looking to make a career change? Trying to make professional contacts that could lead to a new job opportunity? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for Tech Talk: Online Communities for Your Career, a free workshop that will help you become familiar with digital platforms, including Meetup.com and LinkedIn groups, that can help you strategically leverage your digital communities for career success. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
The Common App and More: Workshops for High School Students Saturday, November 18, 2017, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The Harvard Ed Portal is proud to offer a free Common Application Workshop for high school students who live or attend school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge. Learn how to create a Common Application profile, develop a plan for applying to college, and discover tools and strategies to complete the application process. Through one application, students can apply to the more than 700 colleges and universities across the country that accept the Common Application! Current college students will work one-on-one with attendees to help craft personal statements, edit the Common Application profile, and answer questions about the college process. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
Business Networking Evening Monday, November 20, 2017, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join us at our upcoming networking reception for the Allston-Brighton business community to meet for a night of networking and information sharing. Several organizations and city agencies will be here to share news about their events, activities and resources! Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
Oak Square Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Department of Public Works, Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, Old Town Trolley Saturday, December 2, 2017 @ 5:30 pm Mayor Martin J Walsh cordially invites the families and friends of Allston and Brighton to join in the festivities. Come meet Santa Claus and his reindeer! Light refreshments will be served. Oak Square Park, Brighton (Across from Oak Square YMCA) Email Contact: [email protected]
Brighton Center Tree Lighting Brighton Main Streets, Brighton Lodge of Elks Monday, December 4, 2017 @ 5:00 pm Mayor Martin J Walsh cordially invites the families and friends of Allston and Brighton to join in the festivities. Santa Claus and Christmas Caroling. 358 Washington St, Brighton (Island at Market & Washington Street) www.BrightonMainStreets.org
The 57 Readers Holiday Presentation – Making Improvements * Brighton-Allston Historical Society Tuesday, December 5 @ 7:00 pm. Original Stories and Song Free Admission and Refreshments Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington Street, Brighton *57 Readers and Writers: Named for the 57 bus route, this group writes on a selected topic and presents to the community. (Don’t worry, there are not 57 readers performing.)
Book Launch Party for the New BAHS Publication, Food and Folks Brighton-Allston Historical Society Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 2:00 pm. The BAHS, under the leadership of President Linda Mishkin, has compiled stories and recipes from local residents in a new book: The Food and Folks of Allston/Brighton. Dozens of local residents from a range of backgrounds have volunteered to be part of the book, offering a personal or family recipe along with a story to put the recipe in context. Our community cuisine includes flavors created locally and brought here from places around the world. It’s a mix of family favorites and long standing cultural traditions. This book will offer a new perspective on who we are as a community. Be sure to get your copy, and consider buying these books as holiday gifts! New Balance Room Presentation School Foundation Oak Square, Brighton
Starting a Specialty Food Business Friday, December 15, 2017, 8:30 am – 11:00 am Looking to turn your love of baking into a business? Have you considered marketing your secret family recipe as a specialty food product? Join the Harvard Ed Portal and SCORE Boston for a free workshop about Starting a Specialty Food Business. This workshop will introduce a variety of factors behind starting a successful food business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources in Massachusetts that are available for manufacturing, packaging, and selling specialty food products. Learn more & RSVP Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston
Updated Events
Boston Board of Appeals (Updates To Follow) Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Extension: 9:30 am
Case: BOA443619. Address: 33 Kirkwood Road, Ward 22 Applicant: Peter Chin
Recommendations/Hearings
Case: BOA-715990. Address: 275-277 Summit Avenue Ward: 21, Applicant: Mendy Gould Article(s): 51(51-09: Dimensional Regulations - Insufficient rear yard setback. Purpose: Remove and replace existing rear porch to one that is somewhat a little larger - see plans filed.
Room 801. 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: [email protected]
Tony D’Isidoro