Dear Members and Friends:
The FCA invites you to the Fenway Civic Association’s 61st Annual Meeting, Wednesday, March 22nd. Let’s work together to create a vibrant, equitable and resilient Fenway neighborhood for all. Join us!
Zoning and development continue to dominate our attention. From 2004 through 2022 in West Fenway & Kenmore, over 2.3 million square feet of residential and 4.3 million square feet of commercial space were approved and/or completed. An additional 4.5 million square feet of mixed-use development is currently under review by the BPDA. We encourage all to participate in shaping our collective future. What is the future we wish to create? What is the legacy we will leave?
Volunteers urgently needed for Fenway Cares food distributions; Please consider a one-time or ongoing commitment. Volunteer at: https://forms.gle/mqo5YoxbmhcL9Ckm8
and Happy Women’s History Month!
For this and more, see below:
The Week Ahead
1. Wednesday, March 8 – 6 p.m. Fenway Zoning meeting
Click here for detailed meeting info and to view recordings of previous meetings. Please join BPDA planning staff for a virtual public meeting focused on zoning in West Fenway: to review the established neighborhood planning context and community feedback received to date, and introduce draft recommendations for revisions to Article 66. Register in advance by clicking this link.
UPCOMING
2. Tuesday, March 14 – 6-7:30 p.m. Life Science Design Guidelines Public Meeting https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2023/03/14/life-science-design-guidelines-public-meeting
3. Wednesday, March 15 – 2-5 p.m. Free vaccine and blood pressure screening clinic at Fenway Cares, Symphony Community Park
SAVE THE DATES
1. Wednesday, March 22nd 6-8 PM Fenway Civic Association Annual meeting Fenway Civic Annual Meeting. Come, celebrate our achievements and find out how we can collectively improve our future. See flyer attached.
2. Wednesday, March 29 – 9:00 a.m. Boston Zoning Commission Hearing to vote on Longwood Place proposal; and 9:15 a.m. on Map Amendment
https://www.bostonplans.org/news-calendar/calendar/2023/03/29/zoning-commission-hearing Community members gathered Feb 27th to discuss our concerns, before the BZC meeting on March 1st. However, the meeting was postponed to 3/29. We support development that is resilient, equitable and sustainable, and ask the City take a hard look at how the City will protect our public lands. If you wish to send comments by email, send to ZoningCommission@boston.gov or by post to 1 City Hall Square, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02201.
Register for Zoom: bit.ly/BZC_Mar2023_1
3. Wednesday Apr 26 – 6 – 8:30 p.m. Muddy River MMOC 2023 Public Meeting, at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
The Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (the MMOC) is a shining example of citizen advocacy in Brookline and Boston.
FREE ARTS EVENTS AT KAJI ASO STUDIO
Saturday, March 4th at 7:00pm SPRING DREAMS group art painting exhibition opens with video by Takahiro Miyao and music by Mikiko Sato. This event is free. Complete info at: www.kajiasostudio.com
Saturday, March 11th at 7:00pm CONCERT at KAJI ASO STUDIO
Remembrance Concert: SUMIE KANEKO, koto and shamisen. This event is free. Complete info at: www.kajiasostudio.com
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Sunday, April 9th at 2:00pm CONCERT at KAJI ASO STUDIO
Spring Concert: SUMIE KANEKO, koto and shamisen. This event is free. Complete info at: www.kajiasostudio.com
RSVP administrator@kajiasostudio.com
KAJI ASO STUDIO announces its 2023 International Haiku Contest
Submissions and payments are due by April 15, 2023 More info: www.kajiasostudio.com This event is supported in part by the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.
NOTICES
DCR Traffic Advisory: Boylston Street & Park Drive Rolling Closures Monday, March 6, 2023, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement rolling, single-lane closures of Boylston Street (both directions) from the Bowker Overpass to Brookline Avenue and Park Drive from 9 AM to 4 PM for pothole repair work. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
Westland Ave. Parking change notice
Three resident permit parking spaces on Westland Avenue shifted to the inbound side to create a 15-minute active pick-up/delivery zone at Whole Foods. See flyer below for details.
Boston’s annual deadline for licensing pets is March 31st
The Boston Tax Help Coalition is providing free tax preparation services to residents making $60,000 or less a year
OFFICE HOURS
Senator Will Brownsberger
Zoom Mondays – 4-5:30 p.m.
Schedule an individual 15-minute online Zoom appointment with Senator Brownsberger to discuss a legislative or individual state-related matter on Mondays between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. Not sure who your legislator is? Visit: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
Kenzie Bok
In-Person Fenway office hours
Monday, March 20 4-6 pm
at Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop (12 Westland Ave, Boston)
Maggie Van Scoy, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
Friday, March 24th 10-11 AM
Coffee Hour, 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
ONGOING
Fenway Cares – Food Distribution
Wednesday, March 15 – 3:30 p.m. Need food? Fenway Cares distributes fresh produce, grains, and more at Fenway Community Center and Symphony Community Park. For more information, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenway-cares/. Repeats every-other Wednesday. volunteers needed! https://forms.gle/mqo5YoxbmhcL9Ckm8
Free First Thursdays – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 3-9 p.m.
Thursday April 6
registration required – RESERVE your free ticket online
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/experience/thursday-nights
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 