Dear Members and Friends:
Before you know it, the lazy, hazy days of summer will be replaced by the hustle and bustle of fall, with September moving days just weeks away! Enjoy some late summer fun in the city, with a great array of outdoor offerings listed below.
The plaza at Lyrik (Parcel 12 – over the Mass Pike, along Mass Ave., between Boylston and Newbury) just opened to the public. With tons of public space to meet, seat & greet your friends, and a sky deck for viewing the sunsets – it will be interesting to see how this develops. Lyrik Back Bay
SHOUT OUT TO RAMLER PARK – Happy 20th Anniversary!!!
Ramler Park at 130 Peterborough was born from a great love of the neighborhood through the generous donation of land by the David & Dorothy Ramler family and the tireless work of local Fenway volunteer activists. This month marks the 20th year since the grand opening in August, 2004, when Mayor Menino cut the ribbon to officially open Ramler Park! We’re grateful to the Ramler family, Mayor Menino, Boston Parks, The Friends of Ramler Park, and all who helped create this haven. Keep the park at peak condition by donating to The Friends of Ramler Park.
Mayor Menino cuts the ribbon at Ramler Park’s opening ceremony, Aug 10, 2004
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, August 19, 8 p.m. start, MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Parent Trap, 8/19; Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm; film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jazz at Ramler Park – Kenji Kikuchi and Friends
Free concert! Come experience wonderful jazz sounds in the park, lots of benches, or bring your blanket or lawn chair to relax and groove out. Rain date Thursday, Aug. 20 (if needed).
Tuesday, August 20, 8:00 – 9:45 p.m. Sunset Cinema: Bob Marley: One Love Huntington Avenue Exterior at Forsyth Way (EX08) Free
Thursday, August 22, 6-8 p.m., City of Boston Planning Dept.- Berklee College of Music Task Force and Public Meeting (virtual). To discuss the recently filed IMP Amendment to add leased space at 1249 Boylston Street in Fenway and the associated Institutional Master Plan (IMP) Amendment. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/VPM-0822
Meeting ID: 161 048 2562
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 160 282 3355
ONGOING
Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street
Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors.
Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market
Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West.
Mondays, 8/19, & 8/26 MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Parent Trap, 8/19; The Sandlot, 8/26. Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm); film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 8/28 – at 2 locations:
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.
Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park
Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle
39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.
RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule.
Help shape the future of the Boston Public Library Take the BPL Community Survey
UPCOMING
Thursday, August 29, Coucilor Sharon Durkan – Summer Office Hours for Fenway – The Sipping Room (132 Jersey St) Book a 15 minute slot with your councilor using this online calendar.
Thursday, August 29, 6-7:30 p.m., City of Boston, Inspectional Services Department – 2024 Rodent Control Webinar virtual (see flyer) Boston has a new Rodent Action Plan that will attempt to deal city-wide with this health and safety issue. Get more info at the webinar.
Tuesday, September 3, MA state primary election. Polls will be open on that day from 7AM to 8PM. The last day to register to vote or to change party enrollment for that primary is Saturday, August 24. Early in-person voting will be available starting August 24.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 4th – East Fenway block party. We’ll have great food, awesome Berklee musicians, the cool Boston Police Ice cream truck, our best bud Wally, Operation PEACE will have family activities, and more. We’ll be looking for volunteers to help us party the East Fens way! Stay tuned – details to come.
DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS
“Under Review”: Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site.
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 