Dear Members and Friends:
Thanks for attending the FCA Annual Meeting on Wed Apr 10th!!!
It was great to gather with neighbors and elected officials to review our many successes, and to announce our “Year of the Tree” initiative. Thanks to the City’s Waste Reduction team for a presentation on recycling in Boston, view it here: Recyling Presentation for Fenway.
Some photos from the FCA Annual Meeting
THE WEEK AHEAD
Street Sweeping Resumes – be in the know and avoid a tow!!
RED SOX 2024 season printable schedule
THE BIG EVENT!!! THE BOSTON MARATHON – MONDAY APRIL 15TH !!!!!
BOSTON MARATHON Monday, April 15th
Get ready for one of the city’s most exciting events.
The official guide
Official Boston Marathon website
The unofficial guide to a Marathon of fun!
Ways to Celebrate the Boston Marathon
Transport issues – parking restriction – travel advisories – T service
2024 Boston Marathon Traffic Advisory
Boston Marathon Guide | MBTA User Guides.
FOLLOW our local FENWAY CARES Runner!
Nehal Munshi’s bib number is 30645. Follow Nehal on the BAA site or with the BAA app which can be downloaded from this site: Boston Marathon
UPCOMING
2024 FCA/NEU Annual Flower Share, Saturday, May 18th
We are delighted that Northeastern University will continue this event as a longstanding tradition and partnership that provides Fenway residents flowers to beautify window boxes and gardens.
The FCA Flowershare for members in good standing.
Please renew your membership in order to participate. Details were emailed.
Monday, April 22, Comment Period closes for 2 Charlesgate West project
The 2 Charlesgate West development proposal is currently under review. Comments are open through April 22. This large project abutting sensitive parkland and low-rise apartments is seeking considerable zoning relief from the City. A public meeting was held April 4th, where many citizens voiced concerns on the current proposal. The meeting was recorded, and is accessible here: Public Meeting Recording
Wednesday, April 24, 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM, Wentworth Institute of Technology IMP 2024-2034, Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting
The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public Meeting to discuss the recently filed 2024-2034 Wentworth Institute of Technology Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”). The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the IMP, the potential projects listed within the IMP, and discuss potential impacts and mitigation. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
How to Participate Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/3vomgMU
SAVE THE DATE
Birds of the Back Bay Fens, Guided Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike
Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 a.m., Back Bay Fens – Meet at the Japanese Bell outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (by the footbridge across from the Museum of Fine Arts).
Thrill to the sight and sound of the array of birds that inhabit the Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels welcome. Bring binoculars
ONGOING
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until supplies last, Fenway Cares – Food Distribution Next date: 4/24
Fenway Cares takes place at 2 locations on the same day:
West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)
East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park concert schedule
BPDA ACTIVE PROJECTS
Currently, there are 5 projects in the Fenway “Under Review”: Fenway Corners (West) ,Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 2 Charlesgate West, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 