Dear Members and Friends:
We hope you are enjoying this spring weather! The flowering trees are putting on a great show. While you’re out and about join us at the following: Sundays, Edgerly Plaza concert series, 1pm start, through mid-May. Wednesday, community police meeting at Morville House. Thursday is the start day of the Symphony Park free fitness classes – with chair yoga – thanks to Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series. Thursday, coffee with Councillor Durkan! And, next Sunday, May 11th, a 7:30 am guided bird walk with Nature Man Mike!
In Development News…
Last Wednesday, there was a virtual public meeting on the LONGWOOD PLACE DEVELOPMENT (305 Brookline Ave) link to Project Page for full details. At the request of Fenway Civic, the comment date for Phase One was extended to May 14. Some issues discussed at the meeting were, building height and massing, building footprints and open space, the need for a moving shadow analysis and a wind analysis, the related studies already in progress on shadow impacts and transportation, community benefits, mitigation, impact questions and questions on possible heat island and ground level-sinking effects. The project page shows the presentation, meeting recordings, and an online option to submit your comments up until May 14th.
The Northeastern IMP (masterplan for the next 10 years) meeting was held last Thursday, the project page shows the presentation, meeting recordings, and an online option to comment by May 16th. NEU gave an overview of what’s in the guiding document – you can view the recorded video here. Notable are the major additions of housing and the sports center. Post-presentation discussion included a request for shadow studies related to new developments; questions on the percentage of beds provided per total student population, and how this impacts housing in the Fenway; task force procedures and conflicts; questions on the plan around a new student housing building at 21 Forsyth across from the MFA.
Coming soon… development at One Joslin Place in Longwood Medical Area, close to the Longwood Place development. There will be a public meeting on Wednesday, May 7th to discuss the overall Institutional Master Plan project and the potential impacts. (details below).
The amount of planned development is quite staggering when you think of these two major projects in the LMA along Brookline Ave, add in the Fenway Corners West, Fenway Corners North, 2 Charlesgate, 20 Charlesgate, 1400 Boylston, 165 Park Drive, 60 Kilmarnock, 112-114 Queensbury St, Northeastern’s plans, etc.. Nevermind there are some major projects around 401 Park under construction, and upcoming at St. Mary’s. Don’t forget there will be a 5-year project replacing Bowker Overpass! How will the Fenway absorb all this, how will our daily lives be impacted? What types of coordination, cooperation and communication will there be? We’ll be keeping you informed.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, May 4, 1pm, Edgerly Plaza Sunday Concert Series (flyer below)
Wednesday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, FENWAY CARES details in ONGOING
Wednesday, May 7, 5:00pm., Boston Police Community Meeting at Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Please stop by and find out what’s happening from our Boston Police community officer. A great way to stay current and bring any questions or concerns you may have. Open to all Fenway residents.
Wednesday, May 07, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, One Joslin PL Task force and Public Meeting. (virtual) for the proposed project located in the Longwood Medical area, to discuss the overall Institutional Master Plan project and the potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public. For meeting details and log in info click here.
Thursday, May 8, 10 – 11 am, 1st class – Chair Yoga with Michelle
Thursdays starting May 8 through August 28th, 10 – 11 am, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Join Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series for energizing chair yoga, taught by Michelle Coleman. This class prioritizes breathing, feeling, and dropping into the body and is designed for those who do not want to practice on the floor. The practice is intended to improve body awareness, strength and flexibility. For more information, visit: Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series Chair Yoga Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Thursday, May 8th, 4-6 pm, Councillor Councilor Durkan Office hours at Phinista Cafe (96 Peterborough St.) – follow this link to book online Spring Office Hours. There are different dates and times for the Fenway, Kemore, and Audubon Circle neighborhoods to meet the demand seen in the past. Book a timeslot online, or drop in and say hello.
Sunday, May 11, 7:30am start, FCA Annual Birds of the Back Bay Fens 2025 Guided Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike. Meet in the Back Bay Fens at the Japanese Bell outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (by the footbridge across from the Museum of Fine Arts). Thrill to the sight and sound of the array of birds that inhabit the Back Bay Fens each spring. All levels are welcome. Bring binoculars. This event is rain or shine. (see the flyer below)
UPCOMING
Wednesday, May 14, 10 – 11 am, 1st class – Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Wednesdays starting May 7 through June 25, 10 -11 am, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Join neighbors for this gentle introductory tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be indoors at Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Made possible by a grant from Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston.
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, June 11, 10 – 11:00 a.m., Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain location: FCC) save the date!
ONGOING
FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 5/7
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 on 5/21, and at Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 5/7. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
RED SOX LINKS: 2025 Boston Red Sox – Schedule. Go Sox!
Neighborhood 9s: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/specials/neighborhood9s.
FENWAY AREA DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS: “Under Review”: “Board Approved”:
See you around!
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