Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Thanks for attending the 63rd Annual Fenway Civic Association Meeting!

Thanks to Mayor Michelle Wu and the elected officials who joined us, and to Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer, for presenting on Shadow Impacts. Thanks to the Red Sox organization for hosting the community as the FCA reviewed and renewed our commitment to making this neighborhood thrive. And thank you, our members and friends, for the community spirit!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday, March 30th, 1 p.m., Sunday Concert Series begins at Edgerly Plaza. Thanks to a Berklee Neighborhood Grant, this Sunday kicks off a new music series at the Plaza! From March 30th through early May, join us every Sunday at 1:00 PM at the plaza for live music, coffee, cookies and community! (flyer attached). Want to know more about the new Edgerly Plaza – visit the website and take a quick survey to suggest uses you would like to see.

Tuesday, April 1st is April Fool’s Day ~ rooted in a long and murky history, some say it’s connected to the arrival of spring, with playful and symbolic role reversals. Llocally we’ve seen some great pranks involving the “sacred cod” and the MIT dome… among others. So, if you happen to get some odd news on the 1st, it could be a joke!

Tuesday, April 1 – Street sweeping resumes! Don’t get fooled, know your dates.

Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Red Sox / Fenway Park biannual Neighborhood Meeting, at the Fenway Community Center (1282 Boylston St.). The Red Sox are grateful for their strong partnership with the FCC, and with Fenway Civic hosting their annual meeting at Fenway Park the week before, are glad to be able to host another opportunity for neighbors to come together in a familiar space right in the heart of Fenway. Catch up on all the latest news from Fenway Park!

Friday, April 4th, 2:10 pm, Fenway Park HOME OPENER Red Sox vs. Cardinals – Game begins at 2:10 p.m.. Here’s the 2025  Boston Red Sox –  Schedule. Go Sox!

UPCOMING

Taxes are due April 15th. Need help? Contact the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC)

Monday, April 7 deadline: the Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid internships for the summer of 2025.Applications are due Monday, April 7.Read this website post for details about the internships and how to apply. Contact Annie Mazzola, anne.mazzola@masenate.gov, District Director at the Senator’s office with any questions.

ONGOING 

FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 4/9

Fenway Cares Food Distribution 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! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic will now rotate locations between the West Fenway and East Fenway locations from 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Upcoming schedule: Fenway Community Center, March 26th, Morville House, 100 Norway Street on April 9th

Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS

What do want to see at Edgerly Plaza? Take a quick survey to add your thoughts.

Fenway Transportation Action Plan 

City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative 

Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure

Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) 

ONGOING ARTS & RECREATION

New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances 

Boston Family Pass– Free admission to museums, zoo, aquarium and more!

Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series virtual and live events

ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events

Kaji Aso Studio fine arts & Japanese culture, classes, cxhibits & special events 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

Longwood Place (current location of Simmons dorms, located at 305 Brookline Ave in the Fenway/Longwood Medical Area)

Comments due by April 18

On March 18, the developer, SKANSKA, posted the following Project Notification Form for the Initial Project Components of Longwood Place : click this link to see full details: Initial Project Components of Longwood Place.

This project was the subject of intense neighborhood discussions, a series of public meetings by both the BPDA and Fenway Civic, and is the central project in the Shadows on Parks study and discussion. This posting shows details of phase one.

Rendering of Longwood Place, Phase I, from the developer’s March 18, 2025 filing.

“Under Review”:  

69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

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!

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Dear Members and Friends:

Join us for our 

63rd Annual Fenway Civic Association Meeting

Mayor Michelle Wu and elected officials plan to attend on Thursday, March 27th, 6-8 p.m. at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street. Social time from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting reviewing 2024 accomplishments and 2025 goals, then a feature presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer, “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland.” The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks. We look forward to seeing you there!    

Edgerly Plaza News

Thanks to a Berklee Neighborhood Grant, we’re excited to share that we will be hosting a music series at the Plaza! From March 30th through early May, join us every Sunday at 1:00 PM at the plaza for live music, coffee, cookies and community! (flyer attached). Want to know more about the new Edgerly Plaza – visit the website and take a quick survey to suggest uses you would like to see.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Fenway Transportation Action Plan Meeting, Fenway Community Center (FCC). This will be a fully in-person meeting. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!

Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street. Looking forward to seeing you! Please feel free to post / share the attached meeting flyer. Free and open to all.

Friday, March 28, 9 am – Office Hour- Henry Santana, Boston City Councilor At-Large

Union Square Donuts inside TimeOut Market at 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

RSVP here for the Fenway Office Hour

UPCOMING

Taxes are due April 15th! Need help? Contact the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC)

Sunday, March 30th, 1 p.m., Sunday Concert Series begins at Edgerly Plaza. Kick-off the first event in the series and enjoy our new plaza!

Tuesday, April 1 – Street sweeping resumes! Don’t get towed, know your dates.

Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Red Sox / Fenway Park Neighborhood Meeting This  biannual Neighborhood Meeting is being held at the Fenway Community Center (1282 Boylston St.). The Red Sox are grateful for their strong partnership with the FCC, and with Fenway Civic hosting their annual meeting at Fenway Park the week before, the RS are glad to be able to host another opportunity for neighbors to come together in a familiar space right in the heart of Fenway. Catch up on all the latest news!

Monday, April 7 deadline: the Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid internships for the summer of 2025.Applications are due Monday, April 7.Read this website post for details about the internships and how to apply. Contact Annie Mazzola, anne.mazzola@masenate.gov, District Director at the Senator’s office with any questions.

ONGOING 

March is both Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage Month. Boston Irish Tourism Association  Boston Events & Articles

The Fenway’s Mass Historical Society is commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with ongoing exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more:  America’s 250th Anniversay

FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 3/26

Fenway Cares Food Distribution 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! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic will now rotate locations between the West Fenway and East Fenway locations from 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Upcoming schedule: Fenway Community Center, March 26th, Morville House, 100 Norway Street on April 9th

Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS

What do want to see at Edgerly Plaza? Take a quick survey to add your thoughts.

Fenway Transportation Action Plan 

City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative 

Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure

Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) 

ONGOING ARTS & RECREATION

New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances 

Boston Family Pass– Free admission to museums, zoo, aquarium and more!

Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series virtual and live events

ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events

Kaji Aso Studio fine arts & Japanese culture, classes, cxhibits & special events 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

Longwood Place (current location of Simmons dorms, located at 305 Brookline Ave in the Fenway/Longwood Medical Area)

Comments due by April 18

On March 18, the developer, SKANSKA, posted the following Project Notification Form for the Initial Project Components of Longwood Place : click this link to see full details: Initial Project Components of Longwood Place.

This project was the subject of intense neighborhood discussions, a series of public meetings by both the BPDA and Fenway Civic, and is the central project in the Shadows on Parks study and discussion. This posting shows details of phase one.

Rendering of Longwood Place, Phase I, from the developer’s March 18, 2025 filing.

“Under Review”:  

69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

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

“Zoning Board of Appeal Decisions”

Recent Fenway decision: March 7th, Fenway Enterprise 1301 – 1305 Boylston Street, tenant “Cisco Brewers” Appeal sustained with provisos.

The FCA met multiple times with Cisco and their acoustic engineer to discuss our concerns that its outdoor musical performances could exceed acceptable noise levels; we proposed conditions similar to the provisos that Cisco accepted. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

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Dear Members and Friends:

March is both Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage Month. Massachusetts has a rich roster of fabulous Irish-American women in the fields of art, education, labor, special olympics, science and politics, of course! No wonder, with a legacy of fearless women who helped shaped modern Ireland. Of local interest, read about Famous women at Fenway Park including some cool leading ladies, Lizzie Murphy (1922 major league player!) and Lada Gaga (major league headliner!).

Also this month, everyone is invited to the Fenway Civic Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 27th – 6-8 pm at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park. We are excited to feature Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer, presenting  “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland” (details below). 

THE WEEK AHEAD

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Monday, March 17 is a City of Boston Holiday! You’re probably thinking, St. Patrick’s Day? Well, actually, it’s for Evacuation Day – celebrating the day in 1776 when Bostonians kicked out (evacuated!) the last loyalists to a king we ever tolerated! Watch a narrated presentation on the historic struggle of Evacuation Day. We’re still loud and proud about it. 

Wednesday, March 19, starting at 7 pm,  State of the City 2025 Address Mayor Michelle Wu’s third annual State of the City Address. The address will be livestreamed on this page.

Thursday, March 20  4:30-6:30 PM, Back Bay Fens Tree Walk (Rain Date March 21) meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway

Join Jack Schleifer, Field Operations Manager for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, on a guided walk of the Back Bay Fens and learn about the ENC’s pruning work keeping 900+ trees healthy and growing strong! Learn more and register here

Friday, March 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour

Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street

Join Maccon Bonner’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello. 

UPCOMING

Monday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Fenway Transportation Action Plan Meeting, Fenway Community Center (FCC)

This meeting will be a fully in-person meeting at the FCC. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!

Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.

Social time from 6-6:30 p.m. will be followed by a brief business meeting, and then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland”

The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks. 

We look forward to seeing you there! (see flyer)

Friday, March 28, 9 am – Office Hour- Henry Santana, Boston City Councilor At-Large

Union Square Donuts inside TimeOut Market at 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

RSVP here for the Fenway Office Hour

Taxes due April 15th! Need help? Contact the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC)

ONGOING 

The Fenway’s Mass Historical Society is commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with ongoing exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more:  America’s 250th Anniversay

SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS

What do want to see at Edgerly Plaza? 

Fenway Transportation Action Plan

City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative 

Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure

Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) 

ONGOING ARTS & RECREATION

New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances 

Boston Family Pass– Free admission to museums, zoo, aquarium and more!

Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series virtual and live events

ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events

FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 3/26

Fenway Cares Food Distribution 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! 

The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic will now rotate locations between the West Fenway and East Fenway locations from 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Upcoming schedule: Fenway Community Center, March 26th, Morville House, 100 Norway Street on April 9th

Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

Councilor Fernandes Anderson federal public corruption case was due in court on March 5. We’re looking for an update on this situation.

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

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

“Zoning Board of Appeal Decisions”

Recent Fenway decision: Fenway Enterprise 1301 – 1305 Boylston Street, tenant “Cisco Brewers” Appeal sustained with provisos.

The FCA met multiple times with Cisco and their acoustic engineer to discuss our concerns that its outdoor musical performances could exceed acceptable noise levels; we proposed conditions similar to the provisos that Cisco accepted. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

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Dear Members and Friends:

March is Women’s History Month! Every day is an opportunity to make history! 

History is indeed being made daily since the new presidential administration. Last week brought an onslaught of activity that will impact our city in countless ways. Executive actions calling for funding cuts in health and education, mass firings of federal employees, and a focus on deporting immigrants directly impacts on our local economy.  

On March 5, 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Boton’s immigration policies in Washington, D.C., alongside mayors from Denver, Chicago, and New York, read her opening statement here.  And later this month is the Mayor’s State of the City Address, 7 pm, Wednesday, March 19, livestreamed here. 

On March 6th, our local elected officials held a Town Hall on “What’s Next?” in responding to the new federal administration. Discussions centered on the importance of civic engagement and specific ways citizens can affect change. If you are not already connected to your legislators, start here to find your reps based on your address: Find and contact elected officials | USAGov. Make your voice heard. Our power is in our voice, our vote, and our choices. We encourage you to be informed.

Meanwhile, Mother Nature “Marches” on… Spring has certainly come “in like a lion’… we can only hope it “leaves like a lamb.”

Need a break? Thanks to a generous grant from Berklee College of Music, Fenway Civic Association is partnering with the City of Boston Streets Cabinet to bring spring activation to Edgerly Plaza this March and April! Look for music, arts, and more in the plaza – watch this space: https://www.boston.gov/new-edgerly-plaza  

Have ideas about what you’d like to see at the plaza? Take this short survey to share your vision with the City!

Need community? Join us at the Fenway Civic Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 27th – 6-8 pm at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park – details below. 

THE WEEK AHEAD

No scheduled events – you get a break!

UPCOMING

Monday, March 17 is City of Boston Holiday! You’re probably thinking, wow, St. Patrick’s Day, yay! Well, actually, it’s for Evacuation Day – celebrating the day in 1776 when Bostonians kicked out (evacuated!) the last loyalists to a king we ever tolerated! Watch a narrated presentation on the historic struggle of Evacuation Day. Great revolutionary leaders and patriots including Knox and Washington made Boston the cradle of democracy. We’re still loud and proud about it. 

Thursday, March 20  4:30-6:30 PM, Back Bay Fens Tree Walk (Rain Date March 21) meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway

Join Jack Schleifer, Field Operations Manager for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, on a guided walk of the Back Bay Fens and learn about the ENC’s pruning work keeping 900+ trees healthy and growing strong! Learn more and register here

Friday, March 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour

Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street

Join Maccon Bonner’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello. 

Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Fenway Transportation Action Plan Meeting, Fenway Community Center (FCC)

This meeting will be a fully in-person meeting at the FCC. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!

Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.

Social time from 6-6:30 p.m. will be followed by a brief business meeting, and then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland”

The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks. 

We look forward to seeing you there! (see flyer)

Friday, March 28, 9 am – Office Hour- Henry Santana, Boston City Councilor At-Large

Union Square Donuts inside TimeOut Market at 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

RSVP here for the Fenway Office Hour

Taxes due April 15th! Need help? Contact the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC)

ONGOING 

The Fenway’s Mass Historical Society is commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with ongoing exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more:  America’s 250th Anniversay

SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS

Fenway Transportation Action Plan

City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative 

Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure

Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) 

ONGOING ARTS & RECREATION

New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances 

Boston Family Pass– Free admission to museums, zoo, aquarium and more!

Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series virtual and live events

ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events

FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 3/12

Fenway Cares Food Distribution 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! 

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.

Councilor Fernandes Anderson federal public corruption case was due in court on March 5. We’re looking for an update on this situation.

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

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!

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Dear Members and Friends:

March is Women’s History Month!

What began as a week’s celebration, extended to a month in 1987. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Meet Boston has listed an array of events around Boston here: Women’s History Month Events | 2025, including gatherings, lectures, art events, historic walks & talks, and celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

Check out the BPL’s special programming for Women’s History Month

Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women mission is to advance women toward full equality in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women. Events from February 25 – April 1 – MCSW are focused on advocacy and legislation. Also, check their site for research and status reports.

History of Women in Massachusetts Government Massachusetts has strong female leadership, but are still are a minority in government offices.

Who’s making history now? Women are prominently listed in  The 150 Most Influential Bostonians in 2024

Every day is an opportunity to make history! Happy Women’s History Month.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH – SAVE THE DATE for Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting! details below, flyer attached. We’re looking forward to seeing you!!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, March 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. New Bluebikes Stations: Fenway and Mission Hill Open House Fenway Community Center | 1282 Boylston Street

Thursday, March 6, 6- 8 p.m., ​​”What’s Next?” Town Hall Discussion with elected officials to discuss the new federal administration. To register, please sign up via Eventbrite here. To submit a question, please use the Google Form here. (see flyer)

Sunday, March 9, 2 a.m. Daylight Savings time begins, with clocks rolling forward one hour at 2 a.m..

Sunday, March 9, 3pm, Remembrance Concert at Kaji Aso Studio, featuring

Sumie Kaneko, koto & shamisen – details on their website! Scroll down on their site to see current and future arts offerings, free and open to the public.

UPCOMING

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.

Friday, March 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour

Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street

Join Maccon Bonner’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello. 

Public MeetingNEW DATE

Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Fenway Transportation Action Plan Meeting,  Fenway Community Center. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 19, 2025, but is being rescheduled due to the Mayor’s State of the City Address taking place on March 19. In addition to the schedule change, this meeting will now be a fully in-person meeting at the Fenway Community Center. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!

Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.. Social time from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting, then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland.” The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks. We look forward to seeing you there! (see flyer)

Friday, March 28, 9 am – Office Hour- Henry Santana, Boston City Councilor At-Large

Union Square Donuts inside TimeOut Market at 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

RSVP here for the Fenway Office Hour

Taxes due on or before April 15th! Need help filing? For more information on the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) tax preparation and filing services for Boston area residents please visit this website.

ONGOING – SURVEYS AND ACTION PLANS

Fenway Transportation Action Plan

City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative

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

New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances by their students. With over 500+ faculty from the world’s biggest stages guiding students from the practice room to the performance hall NEC is a phenomenal gem in our neighborhood. Check their calendar and find your inspiration – performances are both live and streaming; Performances and Events at NEC – Calendar 

Boston Family Pass– Free admission to museums, zoo, aquarium and more!

Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series virtual and live events

ArtsBoston calendar a citywide listing of cultural events

FENWAY CARES 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 3/12

Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

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:

“Under Review”:  

69-81 Kilmarnock Street, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

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

Fenway Civic AssociationUpdates from the Fenway Civic Association

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