Dear Members and Friends:
We hope you have had a chance to enjoy Valentine’s Day weekend events in the Fenway.
A busy week ahead brings back 2 discussions on Fenway’s zoning, a meeting on park pathways, food shares and much more.
Make sure you reserve your visit to the Museum of African American History – with free admission 2/19-26 made possible by the Red Sox Foundation.
Read about a new landlord initiative to support housing security. And be sure to mark February 27th on your calendar for an important community discussion on Longwood Place.
For this and more, see below:
UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Monday, February 13th, 6-8 pm Fenway zoning meeting with Kenzie Bok – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street
Join Councilor Bok and members of the BPDA to discuss Fenway zoning. Bring your comments and concerns – Fenway zoning was last updated through a robust multi-year community process led by the community.
This zoning update is different – understanding who is making updates and why will be key to decisions that impact our entire neighborhood.
To learn more about this meeting, visit: https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2023/02/13/fenway-zoning-public-meeting
2. Thursday, February 16th 6-8 p.m. Back Bay Fens Pathway meeting #3
Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its 3rd public meeting regarding improvements to Back Bay Fens pathways.
These are your parks, so come and learn what is in store and share your vision! https://www.boston.gov/calendar/back-bay-fens-pathways-design-meeting-3
EVENTS AND SAVE THE DATES:
1. Wednesday, February 15th, 3:30 p.m. Fenway Cares (East and West Fenway)
Need food? Fenway Cares will be distributing fresh produce, grains, and more at Fenway Community Center and Symphony Community Park. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenway-cares/.
2. February, 21-26 – Free Admission, Museum of African American History
Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum of African American History. The Red Sox Foundation is sponsoring free admission and tours during the February public school break. Reservations can be made by visiting maah.org – visit this link for more information.
3. Monday, February 27th 6-8 p.m. “Out of the Shadows” – Longwood Place community meeting, Fenway Community Center
Mark your calendars for an in person community meeting to discuss the Longwood Place project, its impacts on parkland, and what is ahead. Bring your ideas and a friend!
LANDLORD INCENTIVE
The City of Boston is working with New Lease for Homeless Families to operate a Landlord Incentive Program for individuals experiencing homelessness. Property owners could receive retention and lease signing bonuses, reimbursements, and more. to learn about this program, see the attached flyer or contact info@newleasehousing.org, (857)323-6303.
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 