Dear Members and Friends:
Monday: Wondering what the Red Sox are up to? Find out at their neighborhood meeting. Deadline for Boston Cultural grant. Coming soon: virtual Fenway Transportation Study; panel discussion on citywide housing and reducing homelessness @ BPL; Impact Advisory meeting on development of 409 Huntington Ave.; election day; and more access to local art!
For this and more, see below:
1. Monday Oct 17, 5:30pm live – 6pm zoom, Red Sox neighborhood meeting, in the Ford Clubhouse at Fenway Park (entrance on Brookline Avenue). You may join in person (doors open at 5:30, ballpark snacks and refreshments to be served), or listen in via Zoom and utilize the chat function when the program begins at 6 p.m. To join via Zoom, click here (Meeting ID: 964 0985 3986; passcode 320450).
2. Monday Oct 17, last day to submit grant applications to Boston Cultural Council. For local nonprofits arts and cultural programming: boston.gov/arts-grants.
3. Tuesday Oct 18, 6:00pm – zoom Fenway Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) meeting.
The Fenway NIC, an all-volunteer group of Fenway residents, organizations, and businesses facilitated by Berklee College of Music with the goal of neighborhood stewardship, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss updates and announcements. Join to hear the latest and to share your thoughts and concerns:
https://berklee.zoom.us/j/98996606297?pwd=MGdZeGFGOFI5VjhuaUpEUG04U0o0Zz09
Meeting ID: 989 9660 6297
Passcode: 987215
ONGOING
The Station at Park Dr & Boylston by Star Market
Check The Station website for events and activity info. https://thefenway.com/news/article/2022/visit-the-station-the-fenways-newest-community-space
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Tuesday Oct 25, 6-8pm Virtual CAC meeting Fenway Transportation Study Please join BPDA planning staff for a Fenway Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to learn about the start of the Fenway-Kenmore Transportation Action Plan, which will look to transform the area’s multimodal networks. BPDA staff will introduce the project’s scope, partners, and anticipated timeline. https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2022/10/25/fenway-cac-transportation-meeting#:~:text=Please%20join%20BPDA%20planning%20staff%20for%20a%20Fenway,introduce%20the%20project%27s%20scope%2C%20partners%2C%20and%20anticipated%20timeline.
Wednesday Oct 26, 6-7pm Increasing Affordable and Supportive Housing to Reduce Homelessness in Our City and State. (Panel discussion) BPL Central library – Copley Square. A citywide forum to increase public understanding of efforts to combat homelessness throughout our neighborhoods. Hear the panel live or via zoom – for details and registration info: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/632b787602aea59e4fa03f5b
Thursday Oct 27, 6pm 409 Huntington Avenue IAG meeting The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the mitigation and community benefits for the project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the IAG and the public. https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2022/10/27/409-huntington-avenue-impact-advisory-group-meetin
Saturday-Sunday Oct 29-30 EARLY VOTING AT FENWAY PARK The Red Sox have partnered with the City of Boston to host early voting at Fenway Park on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find additional information and early voting locations by visiting boston.gov/early-voting.
Tuesday Nov 8 – STATE ELECTION DAY
Check your polling location https://www.boston.gov/departments/election. View sample ballots, candidates and more at: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleupcomingelections/upcoming-elections.htm
Voter Registration Deadline: October 29, 2022
Saturday-Sunday Nov 12-13 11am-5pm – Open Studios @ Fenway Studios, 30 Ipswich Street https://fenwayartstudios.org/fall-2022-open-studios/
Come inside the building, meet artists in their studios, and view fantastic original art. The event spans two days November 12-13 from 11am-5pm.
TRANSPORT:
• MBTA alerts and info https://www.mbta.com/alerts/subway
• GREEN LINE D Shuttles – Oct 22-30 MBTA.com/GLTrack
#55 BUS: Your voice is being heard!!!! You can comment on fall 2022 route changes by emailing: publicengagement@mbta.com. Public meeting tentatively set for November.
Fenway Civic Association 