Hello Everyone, News The comment period for 449 Cambridge Street ends on Saturday, November 30, 2019. BPDA Project Description: The Proponent proposes to construct two, independent, multi-family residential buildings, one at each parcel. The Cambridge Street building would have seven floors and a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 131,000 sf, with approximately 127 dwelling units, approximately 2,400 sf of retail / restaurant / services space, and approximately 80 accessory parking spaces. The Emery Road building would also have seven floors, a GFA of approximately 33,000 sf, approximately 39 dwelling units, and no on-site parking. The Proposed Project would be subject to the Mayor’s Executive Order regarding inclusionary affordable housing, dated February 29, 2000, as amended, as well as the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA’s) Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP). The Proponent plans to set aside thirteen percent (13%) of the approximately 166 dwelling units proposed at the Site as IDP units, for a total of twenty-two (21.58) on-site, affordable housing units. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/449-cambridge-street Email Contact: Michael.A.Sinatra@Boston.Gov The comment period for J.J. Carroll Redevelopment (130 Chestnut Hill Avenue) ends on Friday, December 6, 2019. BPDA Project Description: The Proposed Project includes the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a new six-story, approximately 180,000 square feet 144 residential units, an approximately 11,000 square foot Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center, and ground floor "Village Center". The Village Center will primarily be common space included in the residential square footage such as a multi-purpose room, Resident Service Coordinator offices, lobby, marketing/leasing office, and potentially a small resale shop and salon for residents. The ground floor will also contain approximately 1,200 square feet of commercial space, which is envisioned as a convenience store with fresh foods that would primarily serve the Proponent's staff, its residents and would also be open to the broader community. Approximately 70 parking spaces are proposed -41 in a parking garage and 29 surface parking spaces. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/j-j-carroll-redevelopment Email Contact: Lance.Campbell@Boston.Gov The PDA comment period for Allston Yards ends on Monday, December 9, 2019. BPDA Project Description: The Allston Yards redevelopment will create a new neighborhood at the nexus of Allston, Brighton, and the new Boston Landing district. The Proponent intends to redevelop an existing approximately 10.6-acre Project Site with a mixed-use, transit-oriented development (“TOD”) consisting of residential, office, restaurant, fitness and retail uses, including a flagship grocery store, and a new approximately one-acre public open space (“Community Green”) to be activated with programming to enhance use and enjoyment, such as outdoor health and wellness events, public art exhibits, music concerts and holiday festivals. The Proposed Project has been refined significantly since the PNF filing in January 2018 based on feedback received from abutters, elected officials, BPDA staff, the Boston Civic Design Commission (“BCDC”), various state and city agencies, and the Impact Advisory Group
(“IAG”). Key issues that were addressed through the redesign included: reduced building density and height (especially at the neighborhood edges to the east and south); explored a greater variety in building height for a more interesting skyline; reduced housing density and reevaluated office space given the growing demand in the area; increased the size of public open space and landscaped area; and improved connections to the Boston Landing MBTA commuter rail station. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/allston-yards Email Contact: Michael.A.Sinatra@Boston.Gov The comment period for 100-110 Lincoln Street ends on Friday, December 27, 2019. BPDA Project Description: Proposal consists of the redevelopment of a 13,382 square-foot lot at 100-110 Lincoln Street in Brighton. Construction of a new 5-story building will include thirtytwo (32) 2-bedroom residential units. Twenty-seven (27) total parking spaces are located internal to the building. Additionally, 54 bicycle parking spaces are provided adjacent to the residential lobby and parking garage. Proposal is a transit-oriented development providing market rate housing within three blocks and a walk-over the Everett Street Bridge to the Boston Landing Commuter Rail Station. The site is located under 1,500 feet from the access point to the Boston Landing Commuter Rail Station. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/100-110-lincoln-street Email Contact: John.Campbell@Boston.Gov The comment period for 11 Faneuil Street ends on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. BPDA Project Description: The Project Site is comprised of approximately 19,530 square feet of underutilized commercial land. The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of the Project Site by replacing the existing commercial facilities including a Meineke shop and The Bagman store with a new residential building, landscape design, vehicular and pedestrian access measures and associated improvements.City Realty (the “Proponent”)is proposing a new residential development that is approximately 43,820 gross square feet in size and includes forty-one (41) residential condominium units. The Proposed Project will also include fifty-one (51) associated parking spaces and a bike room with space for fifty-two (52) bicycles at the ground level. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/11-faneuil-street Email Contact: Michael.A.Sinatra@Boston.Gov The comment period for Nova Allston (20 Linden St) ends on Monday, January 6, 2020. BPDA Project Description: The Proposed Project will replace the existing commercial building at 20 Linden Street and six dilapidated 3-story residential buildings at 24 Linden and 8-20 Pratt Street with three new residential buildings, comprising a total of approximately 317,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area. Building A, located on the corner of Linden and Cambridge Streets, will be fourteen (14) stories (approximately 153 feet) and will provide approximately 232 residential apartments. Building B, located on Linden Street, will be six (6) stories (approximately 69'11"), and will provide approximately 64 residential apartments. Building C, located on Pratt Street, will be four (4) stories (46'5"), with the fourth story setback from the sidewalk of Pratt Street, and will provide 52 condominium units. The proposed Project will be a mix of studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den and two-bedroom units. The Proposed Project will also provide approximately 4,700 square feet of non-residential ground floor space for publicly accessible uses currently envisioned to be a gallery and artist co-working space. A
below-grade garage will accommodate approximately 157 parking spaces. The Proposed Project will create approximately 19,900 square feet of new open space. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/nova-allston Email Contact: Lance.Campbell@Boston.Gov The DPIR comment period for NEXUS at The Allston Innovation Corridor ends on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. BPDA Project Description: The proposed redevelopment program is anticipated to be anchored by the construction of approximately 514,900 square feet of office and research and development uses. These uses will be designed to accommodate research companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industry. The project is also anticipated to include approximately 21,900 square feet of ground floor retail uses, 40 residential units, and approximately 2,500 square feet of civic space. http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/nexus-at-the-allston-innovationcorridor Email Contact: Gerald.Autler@Boston.Gov Fishing Academy Charity X-Mas Tree Delivery Call/Text 617-782-2614 Delivered to Your Door, or Bag for a Needy Family! Gardner Pilot Academy students and faculty cordially invite you to be a guest reader at our annual “Give the Gift of Reading” celebration on Wednesday, December 18th from 8:30-10:00AM. We are so grateful to our many partners, supporters and friends of Gardner Pilot Academy that make our school a full service community HUB school. This event is a chance to show our appreciation to you for making GPA such a special place for our students, families, faculty and community. Our hope for this event is to gather members from the Gardner community to show our appreciation and to celebrate reading with our scholars. After a welcome breakfast, guests will visit a classroom to read a book aloud and talk with students about the value of reading. You are welcome to bring one of your favorites to share or you can choose from one of the books provided. With your help we know that this event will highlight the joys and magic that reading can provide no matter your age. At the Gardner all students from K0 through 8th grade are expected to read or be read to every day. Hearing this message from others outside our classroom walls will have a lasting impact on our students. Please RSVP for Give the Gift of Reading HERE. If you prefer a specific grade level or need book recommendations to read to students please email Ashley Baima at awallace@bostonpublicschools.org Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center, “Senior Spotlight” (November and December 2019) https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/06/5070/20191101N.pdf
Harvard Ed Portal’s Economic Development November Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/harvard/november19?e=3d77edabe9 November Happenings at Harvard https://mailchi.mp/harvard/nov19-happenings-at-harvard-1036887?e=3d77edabe9 Boston College Neighborhood Center Newsletter – October/November 2019 https://mailchi.mp/23dde0a9e69e/bcnc-newsletter-octnov2019?e=504de48dfa Articles None Real Estate Transactions of Interest (Greater or Equal to $1 Million) None Ongoing Programs CRIMESTOPPERS To report a crime anonymously: Call 1-800-494-TIPS, or text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463) (messaging and data rates may apply) Boston Gun Buyback Program Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 am Residents may drop off their working firearms and receive a $200 Visa gift card. Those who do not wish to deliver the firearms during those hours or at the station can call and arrange a pickup. Boston Police Dept D-14 301 Washington St, Brighton For more information, call 617-343-4260 www.bpdnews.com/district-d-14 “What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?” Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal at the medical collection kiosk in the lobby of Boston Police Dept D-14 301 Washington St, Brighton Disposal is free, anonymous and is available 24/7 Car Seat Installation Boston Police Department District 14 Free Boston Police Department D-14 Community Service Office 301 Washington St, Brighton
617-343-4376 Ongoing Events WGBH One Guest St, Brighton 617-300-5400 Check out the hottest events around town and at our studios. All ticket purchases support WGBH http://www.wgbh.org/events/ American Legion Veteran Service Officer Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm By walk-in or appointment. Call Paul at (617) 909-0207 American Legion service officers provide expert assistance, free of charge, to all veterans and their families. While the majority of work involves application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, referrals and resources on education, employment and business, death benefits and other important topics. Brighton Marine Health Center First Floor, Building 2 77 Warren St, Brighton On display in the Honan Allston Library gallery during library hours till the end of December: Seeing the world. Loosely defined, street photography is about seeking and embracing the spontaneous which happens anywhere people congregate. The camera is like a butterfly net, prepared to capture fleeting, and often strange and beautiful moments, forever preserved on film or in pixels. J/Heroun (jheroun.com) exhibitor Beyond the Book On View at both the Faneuil Library and the Brighton Library through Sat., Jan. 11th 2020 An Exhibition of Artist's Books and Book-Related Art Inspired by Books. Beyond the Book has been presenting exhibitions of book art in the greater Boston area since 2006. This upcoming exhibition will feature artist's books about books—book art inspired by a favorite novel, a book of poetry, an author, a library. The exhibition will feature over 100 works of art by over 30 artists from around New England as well as the work of artists in New York, Texas — and even Belgium! This exhibition is a joint effort involving both the Faneuil and Brighton Branches of the Boston Public Library. Works are distributed between the two branches. Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil St, Oak Square, Brighton Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Rd., Brighton Center, Brighton Events
Brighton Center Holiday Tree Lighting Brighton Elks Lodge, Rockland Trust Bank Monday, December 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm Featuring: Visits with Santa, Caroling, Cookies, and Hot Cocoa Traffic Island at Intersection of Washington St & Market St Allston Forum Monday, December 2, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Please join the Harvard Ed Portal for an Allston Forum, an engaging panel discussion on Harvard in Allston. The Forum will feature: • Frank J. Doyle, John A. Paulson Dean of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences • Tom Glynn, Chief Executive Officer of the Harvard Allston Land Company • Katie Lapp, Executive Vice President, Harvard University And will be moderated by: • Mark Ciommo, Allston-Brighton City Councilor Free and open to the public Register Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston Boston Licensing Board Licensed Premise Inspections Hearing List Tuesday, December 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am 10) Metro Dining, Inc., d/b/a: , Location: 32 - 34 Harvard Ave Allston, MA 02'134, License#: L8-99095, Notice/Violation#: 027577, Category: CV7AL Date 09/01/2019 Notice Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise (draft bee0 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A. Failure to post current ISD in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. 11) The Circle Bar & Grill, d/b/a: The Circle, Location: 356 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton, MA 02135, License#: LB-99716, Notice/Violation#: 027587, Category: CV7MWL Date 09/06/2019 Notice Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A. 12) The Circle Bar & Grill, d/b/a: The Circle, Location: 356 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton, MA 02135, License#: LB-99716, Notice/Violation#: 027590, Category: CV7MWL
Date 09/07/2019 Notice Overcrowding on first floor, 120 on mechanical count 90 capacity on first floor in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06 A, F. 13) Silvio O. Conte Forum Trustees of Boston College, d/b/a: , Location: 200 Saint Thomas Rd Brighton, MA 02135, License#: LBS-405597, Notice/Violation#: 027591, Category: SPCMWD Date 09/07/2019 Notice Person under 21 in possession of alcohol in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64-64A Service of more than 2-3 drinks to one patron at a time in violation of M.G.L. 138 s. 64. Room 809A, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: Maureen.Burgoyne@Boston.Gov Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Hearings: 10:30 am Case: BOA-954154 Address: 48 Allston Streel Ward 21 Applicant: Patrick Foley Article(s): 5l (51-8) 51(51-9: Floor area ratio is excessive, Height requirement is excessive (stories), Height requirement is excessive (ft), Front yard setback requirement is insufficient, Side yard setback requirement is insufficient, Rear yard setback requirement is insufficient & Location of main entrance of a dwelling shall face the front lot line 51(51-40-5(a)) Purpose: Erect a new 9 unit residential building with parking on ground level, as per plans. Existing house to be razed under separate permit. Permit set to be submitted upon ZBA approval. Room 801, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: Stephanie.Haynes@Boston.Gov To view ZBA Hearings live, tune into Comcast Channel 24, RCN Channel 13 and Verizon Fios 1962. You can also view it live and online at Boston City TV. Boston Civic Design Commission Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Report from Review Committee 5:18 – 5:20 JJ Carroll Redevelopment, Brighton Report from Design Committee (Votes)
5:40 – 6:00 Allston Yards PDA and Building A, Allston Presentation to the Commission 7:00 – 7:25 JJ Carroll redevelopment, Brighton New affordable housing for seniors and disabled All are welcome to attend. After 5:30 pm enter City Hall through the Congress Street entrance Room 900, 9th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: Colleen.Woods@Boston.Gov Author Event: Dan Boyne Tuesday, December 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm Come hear local author and Harvard University rowing coach Dan Boyne read from and discuss his new book The Seven Seat: A True Story of Rowing, Revenge, and Redemption. In this humorous story of Boyne’s own first year of freshman crew, he becomes part of an exceptional freshman lightweight boat, with high hopes to win the National Championships. His fears are realized, however, when he discovers that his old high school bully is also doing well, and rowing in the very same position as he is—the seven seat. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton 617.782.6705 Boston Licensing Board Hearing Wednesday, December 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am 14) Newpoint USA, LLC d/b/a: Feng Shui 1924 Beacon St Brighton, MA 02135 License #: LB-99313 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and location from the above - To: Facility Concession Services, Inc. d/b/a Spectrum 89 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135. 54,100 sf on 2 floors. Main entrance/exit on Guest At. 8 emergency exits. 1st floor consists of concert hall, stage, 3 bars, greenrooms, storage rooms, offices, staff rooms, loading area, restrooms, coat check, merchandise & box office. 2nd floor consists of tired standing room surrounding concert hall, snack bar/lounge area, 3 general admission bars, l VIP bar/lounge area, restrooms, storage rooms, dressing rooms, coat room & offices. Geoffrey Thompson, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon Room 809, 8th Floor Boston City Hall Email Contact: Jasmin.Winn@Boston.Gov
Common Allbright (525 Lincoln Street) Impact Advisory Group Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Third meeting of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the proposed Common Allbright project at 525 Lincoln Street. Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different than that of a traditional community meeting. As part of the development review process, IAG members work closely with BPDA staff to identify the impacts of a project and recommend appropriate community benefits to offset those impacts. IAG meetings prioritize discussion between the project proponent (i.e. the developer) and IAG members. Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton Email Contact: Aisling.Kerr@Boston.Gov Boston Conservation Commission Public Hearing Wednesday, December 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm Notice of Intent for DEP File No, 006-17XX from Tetra Tech on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the proposed geotechnical borings located along Soldiers Field Rd, Allston, MA (Inland Bank, LUWW, Riverfront Area, 100ft Buffer to Inland Bank) Request for an Amendment to the Original Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 006-1616 for the street lighting replacement project located along Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA Boston City Hall Email Contact: Amelia.Croteau@Boston.gov Harvard University Neighborhood Coffee Hour Government Affairs & Community Relations at Harvard University Thursday, December 5, 2019, 8:00 am – 9:00 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). All participants will enjoy coffee and breakfast treats. Swissbäkers 168 Western Ave, Allston Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday, December 5, 2019 @ 11:00 am Join Santa Claus and the students from the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Jackson Mann K-8 for some caroling to get in the holiday spirit. Jackson Mann Community Center
500 Cambridge St, Allston Allston Brighton Health Collaborative General Meeting Thursday, December 5, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1) There is so much we can learn from fellow communities about how they collaborate and organize to steer neighborhood development planning with a focus on public health and resiliency. We are lucky to have Dave Queeley, Director of Eco-Innovation at Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation join us to share about the Talbot Norfolk Triangle EcoInnovation District. This first-of-its-kind project in the City of Boston is working in a 13 block section of Codman Square with 1300 residents in a comprehensive effort to marry green, transitoriented development (TOD), renewable energy, water conservation, alternative energy, sustainable food systems, waste reduction, and climate preparedness through resilience. 2) Report back ABHC 2019 outcomes and successes 3) Marketplace for you to share your event updates, resources opportunities, and needs from the group! Email Contact: anna.leslie@abhealthcollab.org Brighton Allston Improvement Association Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 5, 2019 @7:00 pm Brighton Elks Lodge 326 Washington St, Brighton Check their Facebook page for meeting confirmation and agenda: https://www.facebook.com/BAIAonline Christmas at St. Col’s Saint Columbkille Partnership School Family Community Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8:45 am – 1:00 pm Join us for a festive morning! Activities include: - Pancake Breakfast (8:45-12pm): $5 per ticket, kids 6 and under are FREE! - Santa Photos (9-11am) - Santa's Bake Shop (the famous Cookie Room, a beloved St. Col's tradition!) (9-1pm) - Mrs. Claus' Wreath Room (9-1pm) - Elves' Workshop (9-1pm) - Blitzen's Bookshop (9-1pm) - Basket Raffles (9-1pm) **Come early to see Santa's grand entrance (in the gym) at 9! Saint Columbkille Partnership School Family Community 25 Arlington St, Brighton Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Drag Queen Story Hour is a program for children ages 3 – 8 that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary
experience. This program will be led by local Boston drag queens who will sing songs, read picture books, and engage in a craft activity. Honan Allston Branch Library 300 North Harvard St, Allston 617-787-6313 The Holiday Stroll at Boston Landing Boston Landing Saturday, December 7, 2019, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Get into the holiday spirit at Boston Landing on Saturday, December 7th from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.! Sip and stroll with us as we enjoy an afternoon of shopping, cookie decorating, sending letters to the North Pole, dreidel decorating and more! Beer & wine pop-up available for 21+! Here’s a taste of the all-ages activities we have planned: - Holiday photo booth & pictures with Santa - Holiday Carolers - Dreidel Decorating & Dreidel Games - Cookie Decorating - Holiday Bracelet Making - Letter to Santa & Coloring Station - Beer & Wine Pop-up (Turtle Swamp Brewing & 90+ Cellars) - Face Painting & Balloons Check a few items off your holiday shopping list and enjoy dining specials from local Boston Landing retailers, including Cambridge Naturals - Boston Landing, New Balance, NB Fitness Club, Warrior Ice Arena, Mainely Burgers, Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar, KoHi Coffee Company and more! Boston Landing, Brighton Christkindlmarkt German International School Boston Saturday, December 7, 2019, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Do Christmas cookies, mulled wine, traditional German food, local vendors, music, dancing and a visit from Nikolaus sound good to you? Make sure to visit our annual Christkindlmarkt on December 7 – a festive German holiday market that is fun for the whole family! Please also visit our book fair to get started on your Christmas shopping. All profits will be donated to the GISB libraries. 57 Holton St, Allston 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 6:45 pm For the 24th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings, and more. Oak Square, Brighton Winter Fest
Presentation School Foundation Community Center, ABCD Allston Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Abundant Grace Church, Brighton-Allston After School Program, Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts, FriendshipWorks, Little Sprouts, & Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC. Saturday, December 7, 2019, Following the Oak Square Tree Lighting at 6:45 pm PSF Community Center will continue the tradition of opening our doors to host a community celebration following the Oak Square Christmas Tree Lighting. Stop in to PSF Community Center after the Oak Square Tree Lighting, scheduled for 6:45 pm, on December 7 to warm up and continue the holiday celebration with your neighbors. Santa will drop in for a visit and there will be a variety of children’s activities including cookie decorating and holiday arts and crafts. We will have hot beverages and refreshments, and beer and wine will be for sale. Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington St, Brighton Western Avenue Corridor Study: Development Feasibility and Benefits 101 Boston Planning & Development Agency Monday, December 9, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us for an introduction to development feasibility and potential public benefits in the Western Avenue Corridor Study Area. We will review feedback from previous public meetings and explore the economics of development to inform the ongoing study. Light refreshments will be provided. Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton Email Contact: Gerald.Autler@Boston.Gov Homebuying 101 People’s United Bank, Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation, Boston Home Center Monday, December 9, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm Thursday, December 12, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm Monday, December 16, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm Homebuying 101 is a 9-hour course, covered over 2 or 3 sessions. Topics covered include: • Budgeting, Savings & Credit • Obtaining a Mortgage • Housing Search • The Legal Aspects of Buying a Home • Home Inspection • Home Insurance • Down Payment Assistance Programs Graduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage, Mass Housing mortgages, HUD mortgages, home ownership lotteries, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 3 years. Registration for the class is $45/person for non-Boston residents and $30/person for City
of Boston residents. By registering for the class, you are registering for all three (3) sessions. You must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class you also have access to unlimited one-on-one prepurchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience. Register Here Brighton Marine Health Center 77 Warren St, Brighton Winter Makers Market Boston Landing Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm We will be hosting a Winter Makers Market, just in time for the holidays! The market will showcase local artists & vendors from Massachusetts. There will be gifts, jewelry, home accessories, baked goods and more for the Boston Landing and surrounding community to purchase. Below is the list of vendors (stay tuned for more to be added)! Niki's Small Batch – lotions & body products Yummy Mummy Bakery – Cupcakes & cookies Ora Ana – Jewelry Vibes Candles – Candles THE ART OF FATE – Accessories Herd Supply Co. – Soaps Lunch City Studio – Greeting cards Top Shelf Cookies - Cookies Decorative Collection - Jewelry **12/10 only: Tiana Bay Boutiques – Clothing Smith's Country Cheese – Cheese Drive-by Pies - Pies **12/11 only: Just Hummus – Hummus Boston Landing 123 Guest St, Brighton 11 Faneuil Street Public Meeting Boston Planning & Development Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Project Site is comprised of approximately 19,530 square feet of underutilized commercial land. The Proposed Project includes the redevelopment of the Project Site by replacing the existing commercial facilities including a Meineke shop and The Bagman store with a new residential building, landscape design, vehicular and pedestrian access measures and associated improvements. City Realty (the “Proponent”) is proposing a new residential development that is approximately 43,820 gross square feet in size and includes forty-one (41) residential condominium units. The Proposed Project will also include fifty-one (51) associated parking
spaces and a bike room with space for fifty-two (52) bicycles at the ground level. Jackson Mann Community Center 500 Cambridge Street, Allston Email Contact: Michael.A.Sinatra@Boston.Gov “Brighton-Allston” - A Presentation of Original Stories and Song by the 57 Readers & Writers Brighton-Allston Historical Society Tuesday, December 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm Join us again for one of the highlights of our neighborhood holiday season. The 57 Readers and Writers will offer a show titled “Brighton-Allston” – where, as the title implies, all presentations will pertain to our neighborhood. Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington Street, Brighton Center Allston Multimodal Project Task Force Public Meeting MassDOT Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Josephine Fiorentino Community Center 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton Allston-Brighton Winter Market Thursday, December 12, 2019, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2019, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 & Sunday, December 15, 2019, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm The third annual Allston-Brighton Winter Market returns to the Harvard Ed Portal from December 12–15 and vendor applications are open now! As a hyper-local neighborhood holiday market, the Winter Market celebrates Allston-Brighton with a four-day event featuring vendors of crafts, artisanal goods, gifts, and fine art, as well as live music, food and drinks for purchase, a beer garden, and special interactive art programs. The Allston-Brighton Winter Market will be a festive celebration of local creative entrepreneurship. Free and open to the public, we encourage visitors to return throughout the weekend to take in all that the market has to offer! Visit our website to learn more—we'll be updating regularly as programming, vendors, and other activities are confirmed! This year’s market will feature more than a dozen vendors, plus a beer garden by Aeronaut Brewing Company. https://hrvd.me/winter-market Harvard Ed Portal 224 Western Ave, Allston Ceramics Program Holiday Show and Sale Thursday, December 12th: Opening Reception 4:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 13, 14 and 15 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day. All are welcome and admission is free. More than 80 artists from the Ceramics Program present an extraordinary selection of ceramic
work in this year's show and sale! From functional dinnerware to sculptural masterpieces, this popular exhibition has something for everyone and attracts several thousand visitors each year. Ceramics Program 224 Western Ave, Allston Annual Allston/Brighton Holiday Party & Toy Drive Brighton Allston Improvement Association, Allston Civic Association, Saint Columbkille Partnership School, The Ward 21 & 22 Democratic Committees, Your local elected officials, Friends and neighbors In Partnership with Charles River Community Health, Community Rowing, The Corrib Pub Sunday, December 15, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm This year there are 673children in our community whose families cannot afford gifts for the holiday season. Join us in this charitable event by bringing a new unwrapped toy for a child or teenager and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors. Complimentary food and cocktails will be provided for everyone who brings a gift. For more information, please contact Jen Migliore in Representative Mike Moran's Office: (617) 722-2014 Corrib Pub & Restaurant 396 Market St, Brighton Allston-Brighton Mobility Study Draft Recommendations Open House Boston Planning & Development Agency Monday, December 16, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come learn about the draft recommendations and tell us what you think! Draft Plan to be presented in Spring 2020. Featuring: • Overview presentation from 6:30 to 7:00 PM • Topic stations staffed by City team and consultants Jackson Mann Gymnasium 40 Armington Street, Allston Email Contact: John.Read@Boston.Gov Faneuil Branch Library’s Holiday Party! Friends of Faneuil Library Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm Join us for a festive celebration with food, music, and fun children's activities! Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton Allston Civic Association Monthly Meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Honan-Allston Library 300 North Harvard St, Allston 617-787-6313
Anthony D’Isidoro, President Website: www.allstoncivicassociation.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/AllstonCivicAssociation (Please like and follow our page) Boston Water & Sewer Commission A Boston Water and Sewer Community Services Department representative will be available: Thursday, December 19, 2019, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Allston Brighton Child & Family Service Center 400 Cambridge St, Allston Come meet with Boston Water and Sewer staff in your neighborhood and learn why it’s important not to dump into catch basins. You can also pay your water bill with a check or money order, talk about billing or service problems, and more. Allston/Brighton Construction Projects: http://bwsc.org/PROJECTS/Construction/lookup/lookup.asp?NBHood=ALBR Parents Night Out Oak Square YMCA Saturday, December 21, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm NEED A DATE NIGHT? Enjoy an evening out on the town and know that your kids are safe and having a good time at the YMCA! A pizza dinner will be served and the night will conclude with an age appropriate movie. Program Details: Time: 5:00PM- 9:00PM Ages: 3 years to 12 years’ old *Kids must be potty-trained* Family: $27.00/Child Youth Members: $32.00/ Child Non-Members: $37.00/Child Sibling Deal: Second child receives A $10 discount! Oak Square YMCA 615 Washington St, Brighton Awesome Robb Magic Show Monday, December 30, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a very funny and interactive magic show with one of our all time favorite magicians, Awesome Robb! Robb's show is full of laughter, audience participation, and "How did he do that?" magic tricks. For children and families. Faneuil Branch Library 419 Faneuil St, Brighton 617.782.6705 Smith Park Phase 2 Community Meeting Boston Parks and Recreation Department
Thursday, January 16, 2020, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us for the second in a series of community meetings for Phase 2 of the improvements to Smith Park. We look forward to reviewing the master plan program for Phase 2 and hearing what you have to say about the ballfields Josephine Fiorentino Community Center 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton ________________________________________________________ Tony D’Isidoro P.S. Feel Free To Forward To Other Interested Individuals, Groups & Organizations To ensure you receive future Allston-Brighton Community Notes e-mails, simply add to your address book: anthonydisidoro@msn.com If you no longer wish to receive weekly e-mail updates from Allston-Brighton Community Notes, include the word “Remove” in the Subject field and simply email: anthonydisidoro@msn.com If you've changed your email address or you want to be added to the email list, include your new email address in the body and the word “Update” in the subject field and simply email: anthonydisidoro@msn.com