Dear Members and Friends:
Last week was quite busy with a number of meetings. The 1400 Boylston Street project now includes plans for a branch library, next meeting is November 6. We are happy to report that the New Edgerly Road pedestrian plaza will be dedicated in honor of John Bookston for his years of service and dedication to the community. The Red Sox community meeting took pause to honor those who passed this year, including Ed Burke, John Bookston, and Tim Wakefield. There was a general review of the RS events and community involvement, and a review of the draft concert mitigation report. The RS decided to ban concussive fireworks, and are looking at other improvements around the concert impacts. The MassDOT Public Meeting on Bowker Overpass improvements went into graphic detail on the bridge replacement and widening. Project inquiries and statements may be submitted within 10 business days of the meeting to Carrie Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, via e-mail to MassDOTMajorProjects@dot.state.ma.us or via US Mail to Suite 6340, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 606496.
For upcoming events, please read on….
THE WEEK AHEAD
Early voting for the Municipal Election on November 7 is open now through Friday, November 3.
Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location. You don’t need an excuse or reason to vote early. Not sure if you’re registered? Find out your voter registration status. Click here for more early voting info.
Thursday, November 2, 6-8 p.m. Boston Design Vision – Designing for a Diverse Boston – Open House
Every Bostonian should see themselves represented in the buildings and outdoor spaces that define the city. Join online to learn more about the Boston Design Vision and share your design ideas for how we can build a Boston for everyone. How to Participate:
Click to Register in advance
Toll-free call-in number: 833 568 8864
Meeting ID: 160 192 1202
For more information and updates, visit bostonplans.org.
MFA First Fridays start Nov. 3rd, the Museum will welcome visitors from 6 pm to 9 pm on the first Friday of select months for music, dancing, exhibition tours, art-making, signature cocktails and dining. Free for members, fees for non-members. Check web for dates and details.
UPCOMING
Fenway Cares – Food Distribution – will alternate weekly between east and west Fens, details to come soon.
Monday, November 6, 6 – 8 p.m., 1400 Boylston Street – Public Virtual Meeting
The BPDA will host a Public Meeting to discuss a proposed project at 1400 Boylston Street and an associated proposed zoning amendment to Article 66, The Fenway neighborhood zoning article. Discussion regarding the proposed project will focus on the proposed public open space and civic space. The meeting will include presentations from the proponent and BPDA staff, followed by Q&A and comments from the public.
How to Participate
Please register in advance for this meeting through the following link:
Meeting ID: 160 851 8527
Toll-free call-in number: 833 568 8864
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. City of Boston Municipal Election for City Councilors – to see a sample ballot, click here.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6 p.m. Back Bay Fens Pathways Design Meeting (virtual). An update on the Back Bay Fens Pathways Project, featuring a presentation by designers with a question and answer session.Project page: boston.gov/fens-pathways. Join the meeting: bit.ly/bbf-pathways
December 1st deadline to apply for the Fenway Neighborhood Improvement Grant Berklee established the Fenway Neighborhood Improvement Grant to support community-based projects and initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life in the Fenway neighborhood. The application deadline is December 1st, and you can find more information, including eligibility requirements, here. If you are a neighborhood nonprofit, please consider applying!
ONGOING
Muddy River Restoration Project Check out the Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (MMOC)’s refreshed web site: www.muddyrivermmoc.org for project details, current status and more! Here’s where all the partners come together to share info. MMOC meets the second Wednesday each month, 6-7:30 p.m.
Curbside food waste collection is here! (for smaller buildings) and
If you live in a big building, you can use Project Oscar community compost drop-offs located throughout the City to compost food scraps! Closest to Fenway is the Tobin Community Center at 1481 Tremont Street.
DEVELOPMENT LINKS for BPDA – PROJECTS
Visit BPDA’s website to see details on development projects. You can search by neighborhood, and by Project/Plan Status.
“Letters of Intent” 645 Beacon Street; 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
“Under Review”: 409 Huntington Avenue, 2 Charlesgate West, 1400 Boylston Street, and in neighboring Back Bay: Belvidere Student Housing (converting Sheraton Hotel south tower into student dormitory)
“Board Approved” are clear to proceed.
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 