Dear Members and Friends:
We all know the Fenway is an incredible place to live, work and visit; and with all its charms and assets, the Fenway is a magnet for development. How can we have sustainable growth that respects, protects and enhances our natural assets, which form the basis of this urban oasis? The Back Bay Fens was born of a vision to serve the public as the city inevitably grows – a natural space providing equal access to air, light, healthy recreation and natural beauty to an increasingly stressed and dense urban environment. The Back Bay Fens is a living asset we must constantly care for.
Since its inception, the Back Bay Fens has needed and received city protection. The recent wave of development is challenging the current protections. How can we ensure the Fens not only survives, but thrives? This is why we invite you to join us in conversation this Monday night.
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston St, enter from Jersey Street.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fenway’s parks and open spaces, recent threats to their protection, and work underway to address their protection. A presentation will be followed by discussion and an opportunity to hear from city representatives. All are welcome for this public discussion.
Wednesday, September 25, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
and – MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic, 2 – 5 p.m. (full details in ONGOING section below)
Wednesday, September 25, 5-7 p.m., Taste of The Fenway, Van Ness Street.
Taste of The Fenway supports the programs and services of Fenway CDC. Follow the link for details and ticket info. Outdoor event, rain or shine.
Thursday, September 26, 6-9PM, Love The Fenway, Fenway Community Center. Celebrate and support the Fenway Community Center at their annual fundraiser event! Click here for ticket information.
Friday-Sunday Sept. 27-29 Red Sox baseball last 3 regular home games this season.
ONGOING
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: 9/25 – 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.
Check out the ArtsBoston calendar, a nonprofit site dedicated to supporting the arts. You’ll be amazed by the variety of arts/performance/exhibits around town. This great calendar allows you to search by a range of options: date/venue/accessibility and more… take a look and see what’s happening!
UPCOMING
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
A few updates on the Back Bay Fens Pathways project from
City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department
Follow @BostonParksDept and Like us on Facebook
Geotechnical Borings – date changed, now starting Sept. 30, to take approximately 1 week to complete.
SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, October 9, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm, community zoom meeting, to share progress on the Evans Way Bridge portion of the project.
Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024 register to vote- click here
NOVEMBER
Make a Plan to Vote this November!
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION
Massachusetts Voter Guide | BallotReady
Offices on Ballot:
- Electors of President and Vice President
- U.S. Senator
- U.S. Representative
- Governor’s Councillor
- State Senator
- State Representative
- Register of Deeds
- Clerk of Courts
- County Commissioner (certain counties only)
- Additional local offices (certain cities & towns)
Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
Nov. 5 Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
DEVELOPMENTS
Article 80 development review process. What is it, how is it changing? Have questions? Visit the City of Boston website which presents Mayor Wu’s vision and how the Planning Department is working to modernize the development review process.
DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:
409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 20 Charlesgate West, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street
Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street,
601 Newbury Street, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street,
1241 Boylston Street, 112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 