Dear Members and Friends:
This Monday, catch up on the current state of developments at the Fenway Corners project at a virtual Citizens Advisory Committee meeting; or head over to New Edgerly Plaza to talk to the City’s street teams about best uses of this new plaza. Note that the Longwood Place development now has a website which you can subscribe to for updates on that major development to come. And if you’re wondering about the status of the water/sewer line replacement work, go to Project Lookup: Fenway/Kenmore | Boston Water and Sewer Commission and you’ll see a map of all the active projects, and by clicking on each project, you can see dates and progress of the work. We will be dealing with this all summer, so be aware of street closings, parking restrictions, and expect disruptions, noise, etc. as this continues.
With all this building and disruption, take some time to enjoy the parks and gardens, and make sure you’ve got June 11th noted for both the 10 am-11am Mayor’s Coffee Hour and the 6pm -8 pm FCA Annual Picnic! The Kelleher Rose Garden looks like it will not disappoint–with tens of thousands of buds ready to put on their spectacle!!
June is Pride Month in the USA – for local events check out Meet Boston – including the June 14th Pride parade.
The Juneteenth Federal holiday is Thursday, June 19, with Celebrations in Boston throughout the city and the week.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, June 1, 2025 Boston Walk for Epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation New England fundraiser walk will start at Fenway Park, cross Boylston Street, and walk around the Back Bay Fens. No road closures or park closures occur as a result. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and walking starts at 12 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2 -6:30 p.m., Opening at Fenway Gallery 30 Ipswich Street. The gallery at Fenway Studios opens a new exhibition of artwork by 25 artists, all staff members of the Gardner Museum. More info at FriendsOfFenwayStudios.org.
Monday, June 2, 6-8 p.m , Fenway Corners (North) project CAC Meeting (virtual). The Planning Department will be hosting a virtual meeting of the Brookline Avenue Citizens Advisory Committee (“CAC”) in connection with the advancement of the Lansdowne Street Building contained within the Fenway Corners (North) project.
How to Participate: Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bosplans.org/BrooklineAveCACJune2025
Webinar ID: 161 595 9906
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different than that of a traditional community meeting. CAC meetings prioritize discussion between the project proponent (i.e. the Developer) and CAC members.
Monday, June 2, 6-7:30 pm New Edgerly Plaza Open House
Rain date: Wednesday, June 4th. Come talk to the Streets Cabinet team about things that are working well at the plaza and things that could be improved, as well as ideas you may have for activation, programming and even design (e.g., furniture, art). Tell your neighbors and come talk about what you want at the plaza!
Tuesday, June 3 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/MEPA-eMonitor/submittal/7e0fe557-0504-47a7-be49-e08ca41de96a
UPCOMING
Wednesday, June 11, 10 – 11:00 a.m., Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain location: FCC)
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods.
Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association Annual Picnic, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain date: Thursday, June 12th)
Friends, flowers, food & music – it’s picnic time again!!!
ONGOING
FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 6/18
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 6/18, and at Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 7/2. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Wednesdays through June 25, 10 – 11 am, Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, 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.
Thursdays, through Aug 28, 10 – 11 am, Chair Yoga with Michelle, 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
RED SOX: Go Sox! Red Sox Schedule / Neighborhood 9s / Concerts at Fenway.
Boston’s 250th Anniversary Go Boston!
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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See you around!
Fenway Civic Association 