Dear Members and Friends:
We loved seeing you at the Fenway Tree Lighting event!
Thanks to ReprezentU LLC for capturing our light and joy in many wonderful photos below!
And thanks to the Mayor’s Office for the great shots below, we are happy to have a phenomenal group of Fenway Friends who brought their Holiday Spirit!!!
Many Fenway Friends came to light the holiday tree!!! Tess and Wallie came from Fenway Park, Mayor Michelle Wu and her son, City Councilor District 8 Sharon Durkan, State Rep. District 8 Jay Livingstone, Samuels & Associates principal Peter Sougarides, Fenway Civic’s Board members Tim Horn, Willied Hessein, and Kathy McBride, State Senator William N. Brownsberger. City Council President and at-large member Ruthzee Louijeune gathered for a holiday photo. The Boston Children’s Elementary Training Choir sang a holiday medley, and joining in the fun, new Fenway resident and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Miss Massachusetts – Ilahi Creary @missmassblackunitedstates!
FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting was a heartwarming event on a cold but festive evening! The community turned out well dressed and brightly lit to welcome Mayor Wu, our elected officials, the Boston Children’s Choir, and Wallie & Tessie, With great refreshments and event support from local business sponsors. We are truly enriched by great community engagement, it’s a joy to see everyone having a good time together! Thanks to all who attended and supported this event.
More Holiday Spirit
This month, there will be a holiday clothing donation drive at the Fenway Community Center, as well as a local holiday crafts sale. Northeastern University is having a Toy Drive. And one more Open Newbury Street will be held this Sunday 12/8.
Holiday Giving
Now through 12/13, Northeastern University Latinx Center’s Holiday Toy Drive drop off at 1175 Tremont Street, BOS MA 02120 Donations will go to the Tobin Community Center, Alice Heyward Taylor Apartments, and Villa Victoria Inquilinos. More details on nuengaged Instagram.
Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center.
On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.
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DEVELOPING NEWS – BOSTON CITY COUNCIL: Friday, December 6, Tania Fernandes Anderson, City Councilor District 7, arrested on federal public corruption charges. (District 7 consists of East Fenway, Roxbury, Dorchester, and part of the South End.) We will be following the developments, and how it relates to our district.
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UPCOMING
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway.
Saturday, December 14, 2:00-5:00 pm, Holiday Market at the Fenway Community Center. Local artists and craftspeople will sell their wares.
ONGOING
Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual) Join the City of Boston sponsored free virtual class. Repeats weekly through June 16, 2025.
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 12/18 – 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.
DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:
409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 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, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street, 112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue
See you around!
Fenway Civic Association 