Dear Members and Friends:
The end of August brings a lot of activity to the Fenway.
Students return! Parking restrictions start Sunday, August 25: Student move-in at local colleges and universities will require temporary parking restrictions in Boston from Sunday, August 25, through Monday, September 2, 2024. Follow this link to get details on parking restrictions by street, date and time: Traffic Advisory for 2024 Student Move-in | Boston.gov
Many apartment leases turnover on September 1st – so expect to see the moving trucks, and associated traffic and trash for the next few weeks, and plan accordingly.
TIME TO VOTE! Tuesday, September 3, MA state primary election. Polls will be open on that day from 7AM to 8PM. Early in-person voting will be started on Saturday, August 24. Follow this link for details on where to vote, and a preview of your ticket. https://www.boston.gov/departments/election EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
Meanwhile, there’s still plenty to enjoy if you’re out-and-about during this wonderful weather, to catch a movie, flea market, dining al-fresco.
SAVE THE DATE for the East Fenway Block Party on Wednesday, September 3rd.
Need some help getting around? Maybe an e-bike is the answer! The Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program is an ARPA-funded pilot initiative providing a discount at the point of sale toward the purchase of an e-bike. The City plans to provide approximately 1,000 vouchers ranging from $800 to $2,400 to reduce the costs of purchasing an e-bike. Each recipient will also receive $150 toward the purchase of bicycle safety equipment. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the City of Boston, 18 years of age or older, and ONE of the following: Senior 60+, Adult with a chronic or permanent disability, or Income-eligible adult, who is at or below 40% AMI
Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill, and Fenway-Kenmore Liaison Office Hours Coffee Hours are hosted by your neighborhood liaison, Maccon Bonner. Please note: the Neighborhood location changes weekly. Check in the middle of each week for the upcoming neighborhood location.
At Fenway Park, the Red Sox have home games through the end of September, along with concerts in September. Could be the last time to catch a game this year!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, August 26, 8 p.m. start, MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Sandlot,, 8/19; Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm; film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE
Wednesday, August 28, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
See ONGOING for full details. Also, volunteers welcome.
Thursday, August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park (*last class this season) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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