Dear Members and Friends:
One of the scariest days of the year fast approaches, and there is also Halloween!! In the spooky spirit of fun, on Saturday, Oct. 26, Fenway Park will host a free afternoon of trick-or-treat on the field, followed by a paid movie screening on the monster screen of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (watch for our free movie ticket giveaway!). And on Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day arrives! Please make sure you get to the polls. Beyond the Presidential choice, there are other important election choices and ballot questions. We sincerely encourage your participation. You still have time to register, up until October 26th!
Turning to hyper-local events, please consider taking these two surveys: the 2024 Fenway Park Concert Series Feedback for your comments on how the concerts impacted our neighborhood–; and the Boston Community Health Collaborative Survey about community health priorities, access to care, availability of resources to support physical and mental health and well-being. By taking this quick, confidential survey, you’ll help guide health initiatives in our community and contribute towards making Boston a healthier city for all. And looking ahead, join in celebration of 50 years of The Fenway News, what an amazing accomplishment!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, October 21, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual zoom class) Join the City of Boston sponsored free Age Strong Chair Yoga virtual class. Repeats weekly on Mondays through June 16, 2025.
Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., City Hall on the Go: Fenway-Kenmore
At the Target store, 1341 Boylston Street. Come and get your business done! City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you. No cash payments accepted.
Wednesday, October 23, 3:30p.m. ‘til done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
and MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m (full details below in ongoing)
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm, Improving Boston’s Development Review Process –Read the Action Plan + Share Feedback (virtual meeting)
The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and wants your feedback on the draft recommendations. There are two upcoming public meetings, both with identical content, where you can hear about the draft recommendations included in the Action Plan, and ask City staff any questions you may have. Register today to attend one of our upcoming virtual meetings by clicking on a meeting link below:
Wednesday, Oct 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UPCOMING
Tuesday, October 29, doors open at 5:30 p.m., Red Sox Neighborhood Meeting
Ford Clubhouse at Fenway Park (enter at 72 Brookline Avenue) A look back at 2024, a look ahead to 2025 and discussion on local transportation matters. Light ballpark fare/refreshments to be served.
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 – 9pm, KEEPING IT LOCAL: The Fenway News 50th Anniversary Celebration, at Kings Dining & Entertainment, 50 Dalton Street Boston, MA
Celebrating 50 years of The Fenway News! Support your favorite source for local journalism for and by the community. This in-person event will be an evening to remember, filled with friendship, food, and fun. Connect with neighbors and the newspaper’s fans to look back on five decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news—and ahead to the next 50 years! Join in as FN honors Helen Cox, neighborhood icon and unflagging champion of The Fenway News for decades. Enjoy a delicious buffet and cash bar. Dress: festive casual – Follow this link for tickets!
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway.
ONGOING
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 10/23 – 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.
For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar.
! VOTING INFORMATION ! Every Vote Counts – Every Voice Matters !
Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024 register to vote- click here
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE
Early Voting available throughout the city – details here
POLLS OPEN NOVEMBER 5, 2024 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Massachusetts Voter Guide | BallotReady
DEVELOPMENTS
City of Boston – Planning Department: The Article 80 Modernization Action Plan. The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and they want to hear from you! This is a generational opportunity and we encourage you to check out the Action Plan and share your feedback by November 20, 2024. These draft recommendations aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and timely development review process. Learn more and share your feedback by visiting the project page, submitting a comment letter, or filling out a survey.
Berklee College of Music – Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
Comment End Date October 30 2024
Linked below for your review is an electronic copy of the Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) for the proposed Berklee College of Music 2024-2026 IMP located in Back Bay and Fenway which was received on October 01 2024. This IMPNF contemplates a 2-year extension of the previously approved IMP with no changes.
Berklee College of Music 2024-2026 IMP Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
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 