Dear Members and Friends:
The Fenway Annual Tree Lighting on Dec 6 was a wonderful evening of community holiday spirit. Happy Holidays, Fenway Friends!
Before you head out and about, check MBTA DISRUPTIONS on the green line: Click here to read full notice of disruptions and alternative routes, including shuttles and free bus lines. Click here for Green Line alternatives options.
Concerns about neighborhood safety and news? Attend the Community Police meeting. Want to know what’s developing? There are two new large developments being reviewed for the West Fens; housing at St. Mary’s Street (across from 401 Park Drive) and mixed development at 2 Charlesgate, details below.
For upcoming events, please read on….
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, December 11, 6:00 PM – 7:30 p.m., The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the proposed 142-146 St. Mary’s Street residential building project in Fenway.
The Proposed Project will include the construction of a new approximately 91,000 gross square foot development, which will include six stories, 90 residential units, and parking. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A.
How to Participate
Register in advance:
Meeting ID: 161 031 5006
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Tuesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m., Monthly Community Police Meeting in the conference room of Morville House, 100 Norway Street.
Monthly community police meetings have resumed in the East Fenway. Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 in the conference room of Morville House, facilitated by D-4’s Officer Evans. Come hear your community news and discuss concerns with District 4!
Wednesday, December 13 3:30 p.m.until supplies last, Fenway Cares – Food Distribution WEST FENWAY (full details below)
UPCOMING
Thursday, December 21, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM The BPDA is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting about 2 Charlesgate West project.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public. The Proposed Projectconsists of approximately 290,000 square feet. The program will include 406 residential units, 2,860 SF retail at the Ipswich Street level and indoor bike parking for 408 bikes. The Proponent is proposing the Project to provide 61 units (15%) of on site affordable housing units exceeding the City of Boston’s applicable IDP requirements. There is no onsite parking planned for the Project. A new publicly accessible open stair and enclosed public elevator is proposed, joining Ipswich Street with Boylston Street and providing access to the Back Bay Fens.
How to Participate:
Meeting ID: 161 549 0248
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864
Boston Symphony Orchestra – free Community Chamber Concerts – starting in January
Check out the BSO’s community chamber concert page to see a series of free concerts at various locations including the Fenway Center, 77 St Stephen St, Boston, MA 02115. Follow this link to view the list of concerts, click on the performance you want to see, then click the Ticket button for your free tickets! There are multiple dates for daytime performances at the Fenway location through March.
ONGOING
Winter in The Fenway
The Rink 401 Park
M–F: 3–9PM SAT: 11AM–10PM SUN: 11AM–8PM
The Fenway Tree Farm
OPEN DAILY: 9 AM – 9 PM @ 1400 BOYLSTON STREET
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE (through December 21st)
This year, in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission and the Fenway Civic Association, the Fenway Community Center will host a Winter Clothing Drive. Please bring new or clean, gently worn clothing and shoes – new warm winter clothing is especially encouraged. New undergarments and socks will also be accepted.
Drop off at FCC, 1282 Boylston Street (enter on Jersey Street):
Monday and Tuesdays through 12/19 @ 12-4pm
Thursdays through 12/21 @ 12-7pm
Saturdays through 12/16 @ 10am-12pm
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.until supplies last, Fenway Cares – Food Distribution Upcoming Dates
WEST FENWAY: 12/13 (Home deliveries*except below)
EAST FENWAY: 12/6 (*Home deliveries for Morville House and Church Park) https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/food-distributions/
To ensure we provide food to all who need it, choose one site only – either East or West Fenway – on site dates indicated below. Note: pick up at either location is not available to those who sign up for delivery. We thank everyone for this cooperation!
West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street (enter at Jersey Street), every other Wednesday: Dec. 13, Dec. 27 etc.
East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road, every other Wednesday: December 20, Jan 3 etc.
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! To sign up, visit our Fenway Cares Volunteer Sign up Form
To learn more, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/fenway-cares/.
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, inside Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Current offerings include blood pressure monitoring, COVID-19, flu, and a limited number of pneumonia vaccines.
Muddy River Restoration Project website www.muddyrivermmoc.org
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
“Under Review”: 409 Huntington Avenue, 2 Charlesgate West, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street, 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 – currently listing TEN projects
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 