Dear Members and Friends:
Library in the Fens? Yes! Learn more at Monday’s meeting on the 1400 Boylston Street project. On Tuesday, it’s time to vote. Take advantage of the fall weather and check out the fens pathways before the next design meeting.
For upcoming events, please read on….
THE WEEK AHEAD
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.
Vote for your district and at-large councilor seats. Click the link above to see a sample ballot, and then you can check the candidates’ sites to see their position statements. “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Thomas Jefferson
UPCOMING
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 