Dear Members and Friends:
It’s time to celebrate! We’ve had an eventful 2022, let’s cap it off in style at the Annual West Fenway Tree Lighting – Wednesday, December 7th. Were you were naughty or nice, or sugar and spice, no matter, it’s all good in the ‘hood – be there for cheer and goodwill, a song and a skate… is it a date?
We are officially into the holiday season with holiday trees, fleas and more at The Station, the skating rink is open, and much ado on zoning and development. This week, share the cheer, have a beer with a BPDA planner at Cornwell’s. In December, zoom into Fenway zoning. Get into the details on Longwood Place IAG. And celebrate with fellow Fenwickians at the West Fenway Tree lighting.
For this and more, see below:
HOLIDAY FUN
Wednesday Dec 7 – 6 p.m. West Fenway Tree lighting – Kelleher Rose Garden
It’s our annual holiday celebration: get festive with food, friends and music, and we’ll light the tree! For more fun, take a luminary walk to 401 Park for a community skate.
PLANNER MEETING
1. Wednesday Nov 30 6-8 p.m. Pint with a Planner – Cornwall’s Pub 644 Beacon St
Pint with a Planner is coming to Kenmore Square! Fenway has the highest concentration of 20 to 35 year-old residents of any Boston neighborhood, and is undergoing a lot change with new music venues, office buildings, apartments, transportation plans and more. Meet the staff of Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and provide input on neighborhood planning initiatives! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pint-with-a-planner-fenway-tickets-453948541307?aff=odeimcmailchimp&utm_source=BPDA+Blog&utm_campaign=af34d92b06-BPDA_News_2022_09_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f1dd6a69b7-af34d92b06-137373725&mc_cid=af34d92b06&mc_eid=a3dde4057a
UPCOMING PLANNING & ZONING
Monday Dec 5 – 6 p.m. Fenway Zoning public meeting
https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2022/12/05/fenway-zoning-public-meeting Learn about the planning process and how YOU can get involved. The BPDA seeks to gather input on the neighborhood’s zoning and a number of future planning considerations, which will be studied and discussed over the next few months.
Tuesday Dec 6 – 6 p.m. Longwood Place IAG meeting
https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2022/12/06/longwood-place-impact-advisory-group-meeting The BPDA is hosting an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting for the Longwood Place (305 Brookline Avenue) proposal located in the Longwood Medical Area. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed Planned Development Area (PDA) Development Plan for the redevelopment of the site, which is the existing Simmons University Residential Campus. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and discussion from the IAG members, as well as comments from the general public, time permitting.
ONGOING
The Station at Park Dr & Boylston by Star Market
North Pole Xmas Trees will offer a large inventory of premium trees, as well as wreaths, garlands, and more so you can deck your halls. Full drive thru service is available – soak in the holiday vibes. More details here.
The Fenway Chalet, presented by The Wine Press, a pop-up snack shack serving beer, wine, warm seasonal alcoholic beverages, as well as a selection of premium snacks on weekend afternoons. And that’s not all! We will also be hosting pop-up holiday markets, featuring 30+ local makers and artists.
Join us at The Fenway Chalet on select dates:
· Friday, 12/2 @ 4-8pm, featuring Fenway Flea’s Holiday Market
· Saturday, 12/3 @ 12-5pm
· Friday, 12/9 @ 4-8pm, featuring Boston Women’s Market
· Saturday, 12/10 @ 12-5pm
· Saturday, 12/17 @ 12-5pm
Fenway Civic Association 