Dear Members and Friends:
FEBRUARY is, on average, our coldest month, but don’t worry, lot’s to do to get you through:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH – an amazing array of activities!
Meet Boston Black History month in Boston and Guide To Black Boston
Boston Public Library Celebrates Black History month
Black History Month Celebration Schedule | Museum of Science
Embrace Boston Digital Experience
City of Boston Black History events
AllEvents Boston entertainment listings
Red Sox redsox.com/bhm celebrate with special Fenway park tours, and are
partnering with Museum of African American History in Boston to provide free admission to maah.org from February 21-23, coinciding with school vacation week.
Snow Moon – February 12th, big, bright and beautiful…
Valentine’s Day – February 14th. The origin of this holiday goes back to ancient Roman times – when a saint championed love over war!
February School Vacation Week, February 16-21
Parks Department Hosts February School Vacation Week Activities Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week 2025. Sports clinics, an annual Children’s Festival, and nature exploration with the Park Rangers; activities are FREE and open to all.
Monday, February 17 Washington’s Birthday is a federal holiday
Massachusetts is the birthplace of four U.S. presidents. Can you name them?
Did Washington sleep here? Washington is a fascinating man to study, especially in our current political turmoil. This Smithsonian site is a great intro into his extraordinary life. George Washington’s Mount Vernon website offers a look at his life before and after the presidency. After two terms as President, George Washington’s Farewell Address to the nation delivered a powerful message of unity over partisanship, and is It is still recited annually in the United States Senate, a tradition dating back to the Civil War.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, February 11, 9am, Cocoa with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, at Mighty Squirrel, 1 David Ortiz Drive, Fenway. Stop by to hear what the Council President has been working on and to ask any questions you may have.
Wednesday, February 12, 6-8 p.m., Northeastern University Joint Task Force and Public Meeting City of Boston Planning Dept. (virtual meeting)
The Purpose of this Task Force and Public Meeting is to discuss the proposed community benefits in the upcoming Institutional Master Plan (IMP) filing.
How to Participate:
Please register using the Zoom registration link: bit.ly/40UlvI4
Meeting ID: 160 128 1984
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864
UPCOMING
Friday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour with Maccon Bonner – Fenway-Kenmore Liaison to City Hall at the Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street. Join Maccon’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello.
Saturday, February 22, 5-8PM Mayor’s Youth Summit 2025 | Boston.gov –
The 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit will be an exciting platform for Boston’s youth to come together to celebrate the contributions of young people to our City’s culture. Attendees can engage directly with City officials, community leaders, and one another in a fun and welcoming environment. Creating future civic leaders!
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, March 27th – Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting – details to come ~ watch this space!
ONGOING – SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS
Fenway Transportation Action Plan
City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative:
community priorities related to combating displacement.
analysis of the stabilization tools the City uses today
Anti-Displacement Community survey.
Community Survey – Your input welcome: Where does it flood in Boston? Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure
The Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP)
ONGOING
BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) REGISTER HERE.
Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series
Check this site for a wide variety of free offerings! Get Fit, Enjoy your parks!
ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events
FENWAY CARES
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 2/12 – 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 – 1-5 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.
COUNCIL NEWS Boston City Council news
Councilor Fernandes Anderson – UPDATE
In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, pleaded not-guilty and was due in court on Jan. 29, however, this court date was pushed out to March 5.
DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:
69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 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 