Dear Members and Friends:
The Week Ahead
1. Ongoing: Zoom Mondays with senator Will Brownsberger – 4-5:30 p.m.
Do you want to raise a personal concern or advocate for an issue with your state senator? Schedule an individual 15-minute online Zoom appointment with Senator Brownsberger to discuss a legislative or individual state-related matter. Appointments are available on Mondays between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. Not sure who your legislator is? Visit: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
2. Monday, February 27th 6-8 p.m. “Out of the Shadows” – Longwood Place community meeting, Fenway Community Center
An in-person community meeting to discuss the Longwood Place project, its impacts on parkland, and what is ahead. We will discuss the proposal, desired amendments, and next steps on the project. This will be the first opportunity to meet in-person on this important development. Bring your ideas and a friend!
3. Wednesday March 1 – 3:30 p.m. Fenway Cares – Food Distribution
Need food? Fenway Cares will be distributing fresh produce, grains, and more at Fenway Community Center and Symphony Community Park. For more information, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenway-cares/.
Blood pressure screening and COVID-19 resources in your community
4. Wednesday March 2 – 5:00 p.m. Mass General Brigham – Care Van at Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Rd
A Community Care Van will be iproviding free blood pressure screenings and Covid-19 resources, including free vaccines. Services Provided:
✓ Covid-19 Vaccines for ages 2 and older (Pfizer)
✓ Care kits (masks and information about local resources)
✓ Health care professionals available to answer questions about Covid-19 and the vaccine
✓ Blood pressure education
We welcome everyone, including those who do not have insurance. We do not ask about immigration status.
5. Westland Ave. Parking change notice: effective immediately
Three resident permit parking spaces on the outbound side of Westland Avenue will be shifted to the inbound side in order to create a 15 minute active pick-up/delivery zone at the edge of the Whole Foods. See flyer below for details.
SAVE THE DATES:
1. Wednesday, March 22nd 6-8 PM Fenway Civic Association Annual meeting
Stay tuned for details!
2. Friday, March 24th Coffee Hour with Maggie Van Scoy, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, 10-11 AM , Pavement Coffee House, 1334 Boylston Street. Stop by with a question or to share a concern. You can reach Maggie by email at: margaret.vanscoy@boston.gov
3. Thursday April 6 – Free First Thursdays – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 3-9 p.m.
registration required – RESERVE your free ticket online
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/experience/thursday-nights
4. Wednesday Apr 26 – 6 – 8:30 p.m. Muddy River MMOC 2023 Public Meeting, at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
The story of the Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (the MMOC) is a shining example of citizen advocacy in Brookline and Boston. As the formal oversight body for the Project, the chair of the MMOC coordinates cabinet meetings and ensures smooth communication between public agencies. The MMOC also advocates for the interests of a variety of civic groups and advocacy organizations.
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 