Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

What a summer! 250th Anniversary USA!, World Cup, Sail Boston (through the 16th), Noah Kahan had a blockbuster 4 concert stand at Fenway Park while the Sox just hit an 8 game winning streak! This week we’ll fill our Fens with some awesome concerts – thanks to better weather, we start the Tuesday Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park, then swing on over to Ramler Park on Wednesday for great jazz at “Swingin’ in the Fens”. On Saturday, New Edgerly Plaza has an open air market!

In this heat, you need to find some cool shade! FCA is committed to increasing our tree canopy, and partnered with Boston Parks and Skanska to put two eastern redbuds and two tulip trees in the Back Bay Fens. We want to thank the Parks forestry staff, Skanska, and Councilor Durkan for helping make this project a success!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesdays starting July 14, 6pm start, Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Series runs: July 7, 14, 21, and 28 (see flyer)

Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park feature Berklee musicians in one of Boston’s most charming outdoor spaces, located between Berklee College of Music and Symphony Hall. This annual series is brought to you by Berklee College of Music, Fenway Civic Association, Friends of Symphony Park, and the City of Boston. (map)

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 – 8 pm  Rain Date July 29 Swingin’ in the Fens: Fenway JGJ All Stars at Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street

Jazz will fill the air thanks to JGJ All Stars featuring Terri Lyne Carrington, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

This annual free concert is presented by Fenway Civic Association in partnership with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS. Picnics and folding chairs are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair-accessible. (Map) (See Flyer)

UPCOMING FENWAY EVENTS

Saturday, July 25, noon – 5 pm, Junkyard Plaza – New Edgerly Plaza Westland Ave., by Whole Foods Market 

A vibrant afternoon of shopping, music, and community at New Edgerly Plaza. Browse a curated mix of vendors offering vintage clothing, unique trinkets, handmade goods, and original art, while enjoying free live music from local musicians. 

Tuesday, August 25, 6–8pm, Rain Date: Aug 26, Jazz at Ramler Park: Kenji and Friends at Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street

Free, open to all. Bring a friend, a picnic, a blanket and enjoy live music in the twilight of a summer’s eve. Thanks to support from Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust and hosted by Friends of Ramler Park.

ONGOING

Thursday Evenings Are on the House at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Goodbye Free First Thursdays, hello Free Thursday Nights. Yes, you read that right. Beginning July 2026, every Thursday evening at the Gardner is now free from 5 to 9 pm. Discover your community, and experience the magic of the Museum in a new light. Tickets for each Thursday evening go on sale two days prior, on Tuesdays at 10 am. Advance ticketing is highly recommended. Visit ISG’s ticketing page to reserve.

On the Emerald Necklace 

Journey the Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.

Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T, Muddy River walking path. 

Fenway Park Concert Dates; remaining July 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15. 

The Fenway Park Concert Neighborhood Committee meets to discuss the impacts of these concerts and the mitigation actions by the Red Sox. If you have non-urgent comments, please email the FCA at fenwaycivic@aol.com. For urgent issues call 911, and report: illegal parking, idling, dangerous behavior, other emergencies. For non-urgent issues/comments – use 311 post a photo or comments to Boston’s 311 service: more info on 311 here:  https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-311 Please tag with Red Sox Concert Issue so we can track comments. 

Beyond the neighborhood events, experiences abound:

2026 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide

Download the Boston Summer Guide Free activities throughout Boston’s parks. 

MAJOR EVENT

Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16

The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®

This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115

jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org 

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date July 15

Upcoming Food Distribution Dates (3:30PM, while supplies last)

WEST FENWAY: 7/15* | 7/29 | 8/12* | 8/26

EAST FENWAY:  7/15 | 7/29* | 8/12 | 8/26* 

* Presence of Mass General Brigham Community Care Van 1-5 pm 

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly until August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

After the heat, we’ve got the rain… and a few schedule changes to events: The first Sunset Concert at Symphony Park is cancelled due to rain. The Tanabata Festival is moving to its rain date, on Wednesday, July 8th. 

Also, a big shout out to all who came to the Klezmer Street Party on Sunday July 5th, dare I say we were “Klezmerized!” by the awesome music and inspired to dance. What fun on New Edgerly Plaza! 

THE WEEK AHEAD

JULY 7TH DATE CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Tuesdays starting July 7, 6pm start, Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Series runs: July 7, 14, 21, and 28 (see flyer)

Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park feature Berklee musicians in one of Boston’s most charming outdoor spaces, located between Berklee College of Music and Symphony Hall. This annual series is brought to you by Berklee College of Music, Fenway Civic Association, Friends of Symphony Park, and the City of Boston. (map)

New Date due to inclement weather! NOW on Wednesday, July 8th Tuesday, July 7, noon-5pm, Tanabata/Star Festival  at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road 

An afternoon of Japanese Culture presented by Kaj Aso Studio, with poetry readings, flower arranging, tea ceremony, music and calligraphy demonstration. (See flyer for hourly schedule of events! ) https://www.kajiasostudio.com/  Learn more about The Tanabata Festival, celebrated the 7th day of the 7th month, where it’s believed you can make your wishes come true if you wish hard enough!

UPCOMING FENWAY EVENTS

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 – 8 pm  Rain Date July 29 Swingin’ in the Fens: Fenway JGJ All Stars at Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street

Jazz will fill the air thanks to JGJ All Stars featuring Terri Lyne Carrington, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

This annual free concert is presented by Fenway Civic Association in partnership with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS. Picnics and folding chairs are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair-accessible. (Map) (See Flyer)

Sunday, July 19 and Saturday, August 22nd, noon – 5 pm, Junkyard Plaza – New Edgerly Plaza Westland Ave., by Whole Foods Market 

Join us for a vibrant afternoon of shopping, music, and community at New Edgerly Plaza. Browse a curated mix of vendors offering vintage clothing, unique trinkets, handmade goods, and original art, all while enjoying free live music from local musicians. It’s the perfect way to spend the day—discovering one-of-a-kind finds and soaking in a creative, laid-back atmosphere.

Tuesday, August 25, 6–8pm, Rain Date: Aug 26, Jazz at Ramler Park: Kenji and Friends at Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street

Free, open to all. Bring a friend, a picnic, a blanket and enjoy live music in the twilight of a summer’s eve. Thanks to support from Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust and hosted by Friends of Ramler Park.

ONGOING

Fenway Park Concert Dates; remaining July 7,8,10,11, 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15. 

The Fenway Park Concert Neighborhood Committee meets to discuss the impacts of these concerts and the mitigation actions by the Red Sox. If you have non-urgent comments you want to bring to our attention, please email the FCA at fenwaycivic@aol.com – supply the concert date and issue you are commenting on, or send general comments. For urgent/immediate issues – call 911, and report to the police; i.e.illegal parking, idling, dangerous behavior, other emergencies. For non-urgent issues/comments – use 311 – post a photo or comments to Boston’s 311 service: more info on 311 here:  https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-311 Please tag with Red Sox Concert Issue so we can track comments. 

On the Emerald Necklace 

Journey the Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.

Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T, Muddy River walking path. 

Beyond the neighborhood events, experiences abound:

2026 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide

Download the Boston Summer Guide Free activities throughout Boston’s parks. 

MAJOR EVENTS/HOLIDAYS

World Cup in Boston, through July 9th

FIFA official sites: World Cup Boston  /  Match Schedule – World Cup Boston 

City of Boston Watch Parties: 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in Boston

Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16

The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®

This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115

jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org 

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date July 15

Upcoming Food Distribution Dates (3:30PM, while supplies last)

WEST FENWAY: 7/15* | 7/29 | 8/12* | 8/26

EAST FENWAY:  7/15 | 7/29* | 8/12 | 8/26* 

* Presence of Mass General Brigham Community Care Van 1-5 pm 

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly until August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

We hope you’ve been enjoying all the World Cup action – there’s plenty more! Find out here: World Cup in Boston! June 13-July 9th Boston is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The tournament will run from June 13 to July 9, alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza. 

Home

https://www.boston.gov/2026-fifa-world-cuptm-boston#info

Match Schedule – World Cup Boston 

FIFA Fan Festival

Locally, Fenway Park starts it’s summer concert series on Monday:

Fenway Park Concert Dates; June 22, 23 July 7,8,10,11, 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15. 

This Sunday marks the official start of Summer, In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins June 21, 2026, at exactly 4:24 a.m. EDT. This astronomical date marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

2026 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide Now Available

Download the Boston Summer Guide 

Summer Guide features free activities throughout Boston’s parks, including concerts, movies, fitness classes, sports centers, watercolor painting workshops, and fun children’s activities. Put some fun on your schedule!

We’ll soon be announcing the summer concert series for a few locations in both East and West Fens… and get yourself started with Porchfest this Saturday!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Porchfest  Saturday, June 20 various locations throughout fenway, check site for more info. See poster below!

Monday, June 22, 3-6 pm, Art Experience at New Edgerly Plaza (see flyer!)

We’re looking forward to some fun on the plaza – join in, paint, dance, make a bracelet, have a cookie, while enjoying live music performance by Katz Katz and Violin Viv – it’s all good in the ‘hood and better when you’re there! Part of the Edgerly Plaza activation series sponsored by FCA and City of Boston Streets department.

UPCOMING 

Ramler Park Concerts

Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30 p.m. Rain Date: July 29 Ramler Park, Fenway JGJ All Stars (SAVE THE DATE more info to come!) The sound of jazz will fill the Fenway area at Swingin’ in the Fens, the annual free concert presented by Berklee in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS. The concert takes place at Ramler Park, a jewel of the Fenway neighborhood located at 130 Peterborough Street. Picnics and folding chairs are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair-accessible. (View Map (Opens in a new window))

Holidays and Major Events

America’s 250th Anniversary Party, July 4th

4th of July in Boston | Fireworks, History & Events

Tuesday, July 7, noon-5pm, Tanabata Festival at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road 

An afternoon of Japanese Culture presented by Kaj Aso Studio, with poetry readings, flower arranging, tea ceremony, music and calligraphy demonstration. (See flyer! )

Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16

The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®

This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.

TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA Symphony Station 3 Year Closure through summer 2029. Press Release

STREET WORK – PARKING BANS POSTED

Peterborough St–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission 

HEALTH & SAFETY

Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 – see flyer for details! To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115

jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org 

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date July 1

Fenway Cares Food Distribution check website for locations and schedule

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm (Symphony Park)

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road – Final class this session: June 24 Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

On the Emerald Necklace 

Journey the Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.

Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T, Muddy River walking path. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

Great to see everyone at the FCA Rose Garden Picnic last Wednesday. We are so grateful for the extremely generous support from Samuels & Associates, Joe’s Pizza, Star Market, and for Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust sponsoring the music by The Something Brothers. We loved having the mounted police greeting friends, and the BPD handing out ice cream!! Thanks to the volunteers and thanks to everyone who came out to make it a super rosy night! Even the weather was rosy!

THE WEEK AHEAD

World Cup in Boston! June 13-July 9th

Boston is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The tournament will run from June 13 to July 9, alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza. 

https://www.boston.gov/2026-fifa-world-cuptm-boston#info

Match Schedule – World Cup Boston 

Sunday, June 14, 4-6pm – Tartan Army World Cup Fan Walk – Fenway

The Tartan Army will be celebrating Scotland and the World Cup with an event that starts at Evans Way with live music and then a walk, stepping off at 4 p.m. to Fenway Park mostly using roadways and sidewalks that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation exiting onto City of Boston roadways at Jersey Street and Park Drive, following Jersey Street to Brookline Avenue.

Monday, June 15, FPNC – Fenway Park Neighborhood Concert Impact Committee – 6pm zoom meeting (for committee members only).  If you have concerns about the upcoming Fenway Park concert series, please email us at FenwayCivic@aol.com and we’ll voice your concerns at the meeting.

Fenway Park Concert Dates; June 22, 23 July 7,8,10,11, 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15. 

UPCOMING

Porchfest  Saturday, June 20 various locations throughout fenway, check site for more info.

Monday, June 22, 3-6 pm, Art Experience at New Edgerly Plaza (see flyer!)

We’re looking forward to some fun on the plaza – join in, paint, dance, make a bracelet, have a cookie, while enjoying live music performance by Katz Katz and Violin Viv – it’s all good in the ‘hood and better when you’re there! Part of the Edgerly Plaza activation series sponsored by FCA and City of Boston Streets department.

Tuesday, July 7, noon-5pm, Tanabata Festival at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road 

An afternoon of Japanese Culture presented by Kaj Aso Studio, with poetry readings, flower arranging, tea ceremony, music and calligraphy demonstration. See the fly for full details!

UPCOMING Holidays and Major Events

Juneteenth Holiday – Friday, June 19th

https://www.meetboston.com/events/holidays/juneteenth/

Juneteenth | Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Freedom! A Juneteenth Celebration | MAAH

America’s 250th Anniversary Party, July 4th

4th of July in Boston | Fireworks, History & Events

Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16

The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®

This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.

TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA Symphony Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029. View press release for more details

STREET WORK – PARKING BANS POSTED

Peterborough St–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission 

HEALTH & SAFETY

Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 – see flyer for details! To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115

jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org 

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 17

Fenway Cares Food Distribution check website for locations and schedule

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm 6/17 at FCC

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road.Remaining Dates: June 17, 24 Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

On the Emerald Necklace 

Journey the Necklace Experience the full Emerald Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.

Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T on the Muddy River walking path. Studios Without Walls presents its 27th Annual exhibition of site-responsive, local sculpture along the Riverway. Self-guided tours and an art treasure hunt are available!

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

The FCA Rose Garden Picnic is THIS WEDNESDAY!

Wednesday, June 10, 6-8pm, FCA Annual Picnic, just outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (Back Bay Fens). Come and enjoy the spectacular show at the Kelleher Rose Garden, kept open late for this party! Enjoy live music, picnic with friends, with refreshments provided by our local business partners! 

We still need a few volunteers, won’t you help? It’s fun, fast, and helps keep these events going strong ~ show your civic spirit and email us at: fenwaycivic@aol.com to let us know. Give a little or a lot of time, we’re there before for set-up and after for clean-up. Thanks, it takes good friends to make a great community!!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, June 9, 6:30-8:30pm, State Senate Forum at Berklee’s 160 Mass. Ave. building. Live / In Person: Join the Boston Democratic Wards 4 and 5 Committees for a lively conversation with the candidates running for seats in the Mass Senate. The Forum will be a double-header, an hour per district; currently confirmed:

6:30 to 7:30 pm candidates for the Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate race: Senator Will Brownsberger and Daniel Lander.

7:30 to 8:30 candidates for the First Suffolk State Senate race: Senator Nick Collins, Latoya Gayle, and Juwan Skeens 

Register at MASenateForum.eventbrite.com.

UPCOMING

Saturday, June 13, 1-4 pm, Fix it Clinic at Boston Building Resources https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-boston-building-resources

Get a free fix & gain some skills! Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches. Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. Check the website for more details.

2026 – a VERY BUSY SUMMER for BOSTON

Well, take your vitamins, because you’re going to need a lot of energy to get through this event-packed summer. June kicks off Pride Month, then FIFA WORLD CUP comes to town with watch parties and events everywhere, then Juneteenth celebrations!,July 4th and America’s 250th Birthday Party promises to be a major event, and we’ll see the return of the Tall Ships.Expect delays on the road, LOL. With so much going on, make sure you pace yourself, and wear sunscreen! Wow, it’s going to be very busy!!! 

MAJOR EVENT CLUSTER! What a year!!!

World Cup in Boston! June 13-July 9th

Boston is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The tournament will run from June 13 to July 9, alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza and Sail Boston. It’s getting hot in here!

Home

Juneteenth Holiday – Friday, June 19th

Juneteenth | Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Freedom! A Juneteenth Celebration | MAAH

America’s 250th Anniversary Party, July 4th

4th of July in Boston | Fireworks, History & Events

Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16

The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®

This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.

TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA Symphony Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029. View press release for more details

STREET WORK – PARKING BANS POSTED

Peterborough St–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission 

HEALTH & SAFETY

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 17

Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, on 7/1 at Morville House, 100 Norway St. and 6/17 at Fenway Community Center. 

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park,  39 Edgerly Road. (8 class series, May through June)

All are welcome to this beginning tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be held indoors at Morville House (enter at 100 Norway St.).

Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24

Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27)

Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

On the Emerald Necklace (need some quiet time?)

Journey the Necklace Experience the full Emerald Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.

Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T on the Muddy River walking path. Studios Without Walls presents its 27th Annual exhibition of site-responsive, local sculpture along the Riverway. Self-guided tours and an art treasure hunt are available!

“Skyline Falling” by Rachel Shatil Just one of the fascinating art installations on display.

A few words of THANKS…

THANKS TO THE ISD, Boston’s Inspectional Services Department for the recent Rodent Walk through the East Fens. ISD is working hard to eradicate vermin, and did a community walk to see where problems exist and to better inform the BRAP (City of Boston Launches Boston Rodent Action Plan). We’re working on a West Fens walk soon.

ISD “walks the walk” in the East Fens with community members to make a better informed BRAP

And THANKS to the Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust for the administration and granting of the 2026 funding round, supporting FCA by funding musician fees for the 2026 FCA Picnic, this year’s Tree Lighting chorus, and new equipment we’ll be using for upcoming movie nights! (More to come, stay tuned.) 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

June is Pride month! 

Boston Pride parade date is June 6th, 11am start.

Boston Pride | Annual Pride Festival Events, Deals & Things to Do

Coming soon! 

Wednesday, June 10th 

Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Rose Garden Picnic 

Picnic Volunteers Needed!!!! 

We are looking for volunteers for the picnic to help with the food service, and for a quick clean up/pick up at the end. It’s a great way to show your neighborhood spirit and have some fun. Bring a friend! Please email us at fenwaycivic@aol.com if you wish to volunteer – we need the help and would love to hear from you! 

(more info below)

THE WEEK AHEAD

Saturday, May 30, 11 am – 2pm, FIXIT CLINIC: BPL Central Branch, 700 Boylston St. Get a free fix & gain some skills! Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches. Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. Check the website for more details.

Tuesday, June 2, 3-6pm, ‘til supplies run out, Kitchen Compost Kit giveaway at New Edgerly Plaza. (see flyer below)

Wednesday, June 3, 6-8pm, Emmanuel College 2026-2036 IMP Public Meeting (via zoom, online)

The Boston Planning Department hosts a public meeting on the proposed INSTITUTIONAL MASTER PLAN FOR EMMANUEL COLLEGE. The meeting will discuss the IMP and its potential impacts. It will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public. Register at bosplans.org/ Emmanuelpub. Email tyler.c.ross@ boston.gov with questions. 

UPCOMING

Tuesday, June 9, 6:30-8:30pm, State Senate Forum at Berklee’s 160 Mass. Ave. building.  Live / In Person: Join the Boston Democratic Wards 4 and 5 Committees for a lively conversation with the candidates running for seats in the Mass Senate.The Forum will be a double-header, an hour per district; currently confirmed:

6:30 to 7:30 pm candidates for the Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate race: Senator Will Brownsberger and Daniel Lander.

7:30 to 8:30 candidates for the First Suffolk State Senate race: Senator Nick Collins, Latoya Gayle, and Juwan Skeens 

Register at MASenateForum.eventbrite.com.

SAVE THE DATE!

Our next gathering will be the FCA Annual Picnic, Wednesday, June 10th 6-8pm, just outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (Back Bay Fens). Roses, do your thing! 

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

MBTA Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements

Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029.

Green Line trains will bypass the station in both directions while construction is ongoing. Regular Green Line service to all other E branch stations will continue during this time. 

View press release for more details

Service Alternatives to Symphony on Green Line are: Northeastern University or Prudential stops, both stations are 0.3 miles away (or about a five-minute walk) from Symphony.  Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue, is 0.1 miles (or about a three-minute walk) from Symphony. The Route 39 bus operates parallel to the E branch in both directions along Huntington Avenue.

STREET WORK

PETERBOROUGH ST–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission ONGOING

HEALTH & SAFETY

Free Young Adult Memberships for Fenway Residents at the Huntington Ave YMCA

The Huntington Ave YMCA was recently awarded a grant through the Boston Planning and Development Agency. The funding will allow the Huntington Ave YMCA the opportunity to provide 30 young adults residing in the Fenway neighborhood with a free, one-year membership to the YMCA of Greater Boston. Apply in person! Ask for an application at the front desk. Flyer below.

Journey the Necklace

Journey the Necklace is a vibrant, self-guided summer adventure that invites you to experience the full Emerald Necklace—one stunning park at a time. Get ready to explore, move, and connect with one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful park systems in a whole new way! Check the ENC website for routes, elevations, history, and get into the fun of sharing your pics and logging your trip! Visit the site then get moving.

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 3

Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, on 6/3 at Morville House, 100 Norway St. and 6/17 at Fenway Community Center. 

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park,  39 Edgerly Road. (8 class series, May through June)

All are welcome to this beginning tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be held indoors at Morville House (enter at 100 Norway St.).

Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24

Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27)

Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, May 25, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. Memorial Day is a federal holiday. Military Times reports on the lives lost and those wounded in the current war in Iran. In 2000, a National Moment of Remembrance -at 3pm local time, was instituted. Please take a moment to remember and reflect on the lives lost during military service to the United States.

Tuesday: 5/26 (repeats 6/2 if supplies remain!), 3-6 pm, Kitchen Compost Kit giveaway at New Edgerly Plaza. (see flyer below)

SAVE THE DATE!

Our next gathering will be the FCA Annual Picnic, Wednesday, June 10th 6-8pm, just outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (Back Bay Fens). Roses, do your thing!

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

MBTA Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements

Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029.

Green Line trains will bypass the station in both directions while construction is ongoing. Regular Green Line service to all other E branch stations will continue during this time. 

View press release for more details

Service Alternatives to Symphony on Green Line are: Northeastern University or Prudential stops, both stations are 0.3 miles away (or about a five-minute walk) from Symphony.  Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue, is 0.1 miles (or about a three-minute walk) from Symphony. The Route 39 bus operates parallel to the E branch in both directions along Huntington Avenue.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Journey the Necklace

Journey the Necklace is a vibrant, self-guided summer adventure that invites you to experience the full Emerald Necklace—one stunning park at a time. Get ready to explore, move, and connect with one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful park systems in a whole new way! Check the ENC website for routes, elevations, history, and get into the fun of sharing your pics and logging your trip! Visit the site then get moving.

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 3

Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, on 6/3 at Morville House, 100 Norway St. and 6/17 at Fenway Community Center. 

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park,  39 Edgerly Road. (8 class series, May through June)

All are welcome to this beginning tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be held indoors at Morville House (enter at 100 Norway St.).

Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24

Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27)

Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends,

With warming weather and greener landscapes, the Fenway is springing into action! 

This week is a special Fenway Civic edition of the week(s) ahead – please join us where you can!

1. FCA Annual Meeting – mark your calendars!  

Did you know Fenway Civic turns 65 this year? 

We are excited to invite you to attend our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, from 5:30 – 8 pm at Massachusetts Historical Society, located at 1154 Boylston Street. 

Refreshments and social time will be followed by a brief business meeting, after which guests will be treated to a special open house experience, allowing self-guided tours of the 1776: Declaring Independence exhibit that includes manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures capturing a monumental moment in American history. This meeting is free and open to all – come and bring a friend!

2. FCA Renewals and Annual Flower Share! 

Member renewal forms have been mailed – have you returned your form yet?

Please send your member renewal in the SASE sent to you as it helps us coordinate our fantastic Annual Flower Share.

For over 50 years, Northeastern University has worked in partnership with Fenway Civic to offer flowers to Fenway Civic members as a way to beautify parks, gardens, and homes while building connections with the community. This year’s flower share is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, starting at 9 am in the East Fenway and 9:30 am in the West Fenway. 

Members may pick up flowers at two locations:
East Fenway: Fenway Center (68 St. Stephen Street) parking lot, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
West Fenway: Exterior of Fenway Victory Gardens (1200 Boylston Street) 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Sign up form at: https://tinyurl.com/FCA2026FlowerShare
Map with locations and times here

Please fill out your form by April 27th to be included. Not a member but want to be? Please fill out the form and someone will be in touch! 

Thank you to Northeastern University for their support!

3. Special fundraising charity raffle for Fenway Cares – now through April 20th  

Please read below for a special raffle opportunity and the story of a volunteer runner who is working to raise funds for our community’s food security.

 Connor Frasier is running the 130th Boston Marathon for an incredible cause — Fenway Cares, an all-volunteer initiative that distributes free, fresh produce to Fenway neighbors in need.To support Connor’s run, Fenway Civic is thrilled to announce a special raffle! 

THE PRIZE: The Boston Red Sox have donated an Ultimate Fan Experience for 4, including:

→ 4 Infield Grandstand tickets

→ A VIP Tour with access to watch warmups from the warning track

→ A personalized message on the scoreboard

→ A Cisco Brewers Fenway gift certificate

HOW TO ENTER: Make a contribution to Connor’s GoFundMe between April 6th and Marathon Monday (April 20th, 11:59 p.m.). Fenway Civic will draw the winner from a hat on April 21st!

 Donate & enter here 

A huge thank you to the @redsox and @ciscobrewersfenway for making this raffle possible — and to Connor for his incredible dedication to Fenway Cares! 

4. Longwood Place 

Notice for a public hearing for Longwood Place Phase 1 has been scheduled for April 16th. 

We deeply appreciate the work the community has done to communicate opposition to the damage caused through development impact to to our historic, public, and irreplaceable open space. Thank you for your advocacy. We know the work to protect parks and our community will be ongoing as policies evolve around shadow and parkland.

To read FCAs letter, please see the attachment to this mail. To comment on this hearing, see information on how to participate.  We encourage all Fenway residents to express what your parks mean to you!

5. Kitchen compost kit giveaway! 

Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Boston, FCA is thrilled to announce a special kitchen compost kit giveaway for Fenway residents on Wednesday, April 29th, from 3-6 pm.

With the support of funds from the Fenway Impact Grant and the city’s Zero Waste program and Streets Cabinet, we are giving away 400 home collapsing kitchen food waste containers to help Fenway residents use the Project Oscar bins at New Edgerly Plaza (15 Westland Avenue). Come get a bin and bring your sustainability questions for the city. Kits will be distributed to residents of 02215 and 02115 area codes, with supplies available while they last. See flyer below for more details.

6. Annual Birds of the Back Bay Fens Birdwalk 

Mark your calendars and set your alarm for FCAs annual Birds of the Back Bay Fens birdwalk on May 10th, 7:30 am!

We are overjoyed to announce the return of the amazing Nature Man Mike as he helps us discover and uncover the hidden birders in us all. Thrill to the sign and sound of the array of birds in the Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels are welcome – bring binoculars and a friend! Meet at the Japanese Bell outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden (by the footbridge across from the Museum of Fine Arts) in the Back Bay Fens. Map location here

We hope you enjoy these and other events our all-volunteer board is working on for you. If you have other ideas for activities you’d like to see, write to fenwaycivic@aol.com.

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

Spring in the Fenway! 

So much going on, a great time of renewal and change; take a stroll through the Back Bay Fens, part of the Emerald Necklace, visit our wonderful parks to see the early spring blooms and trees wake up around us. The MFA is Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination through June, while the ISG brightens up April with their Hanging Nasturtiums! Spring clean-ups and block parties are coming! And, as the universities wind down towards finals and summer break, the Red Sox wind up with a very full schedule of baseball and concerts. The Boston Pops is in full swing, and check Arts Boston for so much more. The FCA hosts three spring events: Flower Share (May 9), Bird Walk and the Rose Garden Picnic – dates to be announced.

FCA Membership Time! The FCA is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and vital neighborhood – we are a member driven and all-volunteer association, and remind you it’s time to renew your membership (or become a new member) to support advocacy and action. Thanks to all the recent renewals and sign ups! 

FCA Member Flower-Share: For members in good-standing, and for new-members – May 9th, info to follow in separate email.

SAVE THE DATE: The FCA Annual Meeting will be held May 12th.

Affordable Home Rental and Ownership Opportunities! 

We know it’s great to live here, and if you’re looking to rent or own, here are two affordable opportunities:

The Lyra (housing from the Huntington Theatre Project), April 13 leasing application deadline: Lyra – Affordable Housing Opportunities – Maloney

43 Hemenway Street: 6 units, Affordable Home Ownership Opportunity. Attend an information session on Thursday, April 16 at 6PM – register here:  http://bit.ly/43-hemenway-info. Application deadline for application is April 24 by 5pm: more info here: http://boston.gov/bostonhomes (see flyer below).

Volunteer Opportunities to Beautify the Fenway

Fenway Street Tree Mulching

Saturday, April 11, 10 am – noon, NU Off-Campus Clean-up on Hemenway-Westland Streets* pre-register for full info

We are excited to participate in the annual Northeastern off-campus Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 11th, 2026! This event celebrates a successful year of weekly litter clean-ups and seeks to include our off-campus student leaders, student residents, and Boston community members in a day of beautification projects across neighborhoods. Fenway Civic Association members will be working with NU students to mulch street trees in the East Fenway neighborhood from 10 am – noon. *If you are interested in joining in, please sign up at NU Spring Clean-Up 2026 and select “Hemenway Street – Westland Street” as your location.

RIVER CLEAN UPS: 

Saturday, April 25, 10 am, Muddy River Cleanup 2026 – The Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Friday April 25 and Saturday, April 25, 10 am – noon, 27th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup Visit the Charles River Watershed site for choice of volunteer day and location

Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am – noon, Charles River Volunteer Clean-UP with Senator Brownsberger and staff to pick up trash along the shores of the Charles River Greenway along Greenough Boulevard in Watertown. This is a new location, different from recent years. Learn more and sign up to volunteer

THE WEEK AHEAD

April 6 deadline, Kaji Aso Studio – 2026 International Haiku Contest – Submissions due. Vist the website for full details on how to participate. Read last year’s winners.

Tuesday, April 7th, 10:00am, Boston City Council Hearing to Ban Mopeds & E-Bikes for Third-Party Food Delivery, in the Iannella Chamber at City Hall.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will hold a hearing to discuss his proposed ordinance to ban mopeds and e-bikes for third-party food delivery. To attend in-person, or to testify virtually via Zoom, please reach out to meagan.corugedo@boston.gov. To provide written testimony, email ccc.go@boston.gov or ed.flynn@boston.gov. Watch the livestream: www.boston.gov/city-council-tv.

April 7, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM,  Boston Lyric Opera at the BPL: 250 years of women’s voices in America Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch   
700 Boylston Street, Boston (free, registration suggested)

Whose voices do we carry, even when history did not write down their names? 

Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring evening of music and conversation exploring 250 years of women’s voices in America and how they still resonate today. REGISTER

ONGOING

April 1- November 30: street cleaning – avoid tow or tickets! Sign up for alerts ​​https://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/

City of Boston Annual Census:  Add Your Name To The Annual Census | Boston.gov

Check your voting status: My Voter Registration Status: Search

Now ‘til winter: Peterborough Street & Jersey St. Roadwork- parking bans in effect. For details: https://www.bwsc.org/project-lookup-fenway-kenmore. 

maam.massart.edu Check out the MASSART ART MUSEUM 621 Huntington Avenue – free entry, lots of cool events, artmaking and exhibits

UPCOMING

Tuesday, April 14, 4:30 pm., Boston Police Community Meeting at Morville House, 100 Norway Street Boston, MA 02115. Please stop by and find out what’s happening from our Boston Police community officer. A great way to stay current on what’s going on and to meet your community officer and bring any questions or concerns you may have. Open to all Fenway residents.

Monday, April 20, Patriots Day observed (city holiday)

Monday, April 20, Boston Marathon

Running for FENWAY CARES. Connor Frasier is running the Boston Marathon to support Fenway Cares, a collaborative effort of six organizations addressing food insecurity in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. Since 2020, Fenway Cares has helped fund and distribute more than 46,000 bags of fresh, free produce to neighbors in need. Want to help? Support Connor’s run by following this link and donating! 

Friday, May 1 – May 3, Art in Bloom, 50th Anniversary, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates the return of spring with the 50th anniversary of its beloved Art in Bloom festival. 

USA-  250TH ANNIVERSARY – July 4th, 2026  

Boston events: https://www.boston.gov/boston-250

Statewide events: https://massachusetts250.org/events/

DEVELOPMENT 

by status: “Under Review”:   “Board Approved”:

TRANSPORTATION 

Fenway Transportation Action Plan | Bostonplans.org

We need it now… How long will it take?

Delays, and inaction; dreaded Fenway intersection gets no love: Another Federal Funding Fumble: Boston Loses $8.15 Million for Safety Project At Deadly Fenway Intersection – Streetsblog Massachusetts

Dear Members and Friends:

March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb.

This year, the political storms have been raging along with the meteorological ones! One can only hope the metaphors of spring take hold of everyone and bring us profound personal growth and resilience amidst the inevitability of change; reminding us that after a period of dormancy, growth will return.

In the spirit of resilience, millions of Americans will take to the streets today for ‘No Kings’ rallies… expect disruption.

As we near the end of WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, consider the works of Katharine Lee Bates, Massachusetts poet, of “America the Beautiful” fame. We all know the opening verse “O beautiful for spacious skies,” but today, let us consider these lines:
   

America! America!

 God mend thine every flaw,

Confirm thy soul in self-control,

Thy liberty in law!

The Katharine Lee Bates monument is a freestanding granite tablet inset with a bronze plaque on Agassiz Road overlooking the Muddy River and Stony Brook gatehouse. The plaque gives brief information on Bates and includes the lyrics of “America the Beautiful“, which she wrote at the turn of the 20th century.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday March 29th,7pm, “Existence” Group Exhibition of Art • Music • Poetry, at Kaji Aso Studio. This event is free. For the ONLINE Program:Click Here on March 29th @ 7pm for Zoom Premiere 

Monday, March 30, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Ask Me Anything Town Hall – Join Senator Will Brownsberger over Zoom for an informal Town Hall meeting. Stop in with your thoughts, questions and concerns.

 Register and join the Marh 30 Zoom Meeting

Second meeting date: 

Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 – 8:30 PM 

Register and join the April 1 Zoom Meeting 

Office of Will Brownsberger, State Senator

Fenway, Allston, Brighton, Watertown, Belmont, West Cambridge

617-722-1280 (office)

617-771-8274 (Will’s cell phone)

Tuesday, March 31, 6-7:30 pm, Protecting Boston Pets and Wildlife from Rodent Poison (webinar) MSPCA-Angell and Mass Audubon are co-hosting a webinar on the harms of bioaccumulating rodent poisons on pets & wildlife and how to advocate to end their use in Boston. This event is free and open to all City of Boston residents. For more info and to register, visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l1-bl4IvSiipI61w0Uq43A#/registration

Wednesday, April 1st is April Fools Day!

Don’t get caught unaware….

Wednesday, April 1st: street cleaning resumes – avoid tow or tickets! ​​https://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/

And who remembers this…. 25 Years Ago, April Fools’ Day Blizzard Buried Massachusetts In Historic Snowstorm – CBS Boston

And just for fun: 9 Massachusetts April Fool’s Pranks That Were Good, Bad and Ugly! – Country 102.5

April 1st – Deadline for comments on Phase I of the Longwood development

Longwood Place Development – 305 Brookline Ave

Longwood Place Phase One | Bostonplans.org

Please email comments directly to: sarah.peck@boston.gov.

View the project page for project documents and details. 

To view the last two recorded public meetings:

March 18, focus on shadow studies: https://bpda.app.box.com/s/xtsad42305rqcs1udw1909wfs5qikd03

March 16, general updates:

https://bpda.app.box.com/s/9wjgbbbs9mu37xuh9ldpr3pael8asedo

Friday, April 3, 6:00 pm, The Red Sox home opener game 

In other RS news: the City allowed Live Nation to increase the concert series at Fenway Park to 13 events. The baseball home opener is April 3rd. Neighborhood 9s registration is open for Fenway residents.

ONGOING

March is Women’s History Month | Boston.gov; Women’s History Month Events | 2026,  Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, 

March is Irish Heritage Month in Boston Boston Irish Heritage Trail John Boyle O’Reilly. 

City of Boston Annual Census:  Add Your Name To The Annual Census | Boston.gov

Check your voting status: My Voter Registration Status: Search

Continues ‘til winter: Peterborough Street & Jersey St. Roadwork- parking bans in effect. For details: https://www.bwsc.org/project-lookup-fenway-kenmore. 

maam.massart.edu Check out the MASSART ART MUSEUM 621 Huntington Avenue – free entry, lots of cool events, artmaking and exhibits

UPCOMING

Running for FENWAY CARES. Connor Frasier is running the Boston Marathon to support Fenway Cares, a collaborative effort of six organizations addressing food insecurity in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. Since 2020, Fenway Cares has helped fund and distribute more than 46,000 bags of fresh, free produce to neighbors in need. Want to help? Support Connor’s run by following this link and donating! 

April 6 deadline, Kaji Aso Studio – 2026 International Haiku Contest – Submissions due. Vist the website for full details on how to participate. Read last year’s winners..

April 7, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM,  Boston Lyric Opera at the BPL: 250 years of women’s voices in America (free, registration suggested)

Whose voices do we carry, even when history did not write down their names? 

Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring evening of music and conversation exploring 250 years of women’s voices in America and how they still resonate today. BLO artists will present a stirring concert reflecting the many ways women have sung their stories into being, with selections including opera, art song, African American spirituals, and Spanish-language compositions. Following the performance, BLO Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will facilitate a conversation on identity, legacy, and representation with a panel of women arts leaders and cultural advocates. Through music and dialogue, the evening invites us to listen more closely to the voices that have shaped our past — and continue to shape our future. 

FREE – Register for event reminders 
Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch   
700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116 

REGISTER

Friday, May 1 – May 3, Art in Bloom, 50th Anniversary, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates the return of spring with the 50th anniversary of its beloved Art in Bloomfestival. 

USA-  250TH ANNIVERSARY – July 4th, 2026  

Boston events: https://www.boston.gov/boston-250

Statewide events: https://massachusetts250.org/events/

DEVELOPMENT 

by status: “Under Review”:   “Board Approved”:

TRANSPORTATION 

MBTA: Visit Alerts | MBTA for info on service disruptions. 

Bowker Overpass project: follow progress on the project page. 

March 22 – May 1st: nightwork on I-90 eastbound, Sun-Thurs, 9pm-5am

Construction look ahead March 16 – April 3: Bowker Overpass traffic and construction updates | Mass.gov

Boston Public Curb Map — Community Survey 

HEALTH & SAFETY

FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date April 8

Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, on 4/8 at Morville House, 100 Norway St. and 4/22 at Fenway Community Center. 

Boston Police D4 Community News eMail  Add your email to the list 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood