Dear Members and Friends:
Breaking News from City Hall
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget passes:
Learn more about the budget here: Fiscal Year 2026 | Boston.gov
Read about the Council’s amendments here: A Letter from the Chair of Ways and Means | Boston.gov.
The Boston Herald reports: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed the $4.8 billion city budget, opting to accept all City Council changes for the first time since the body was given the ability to amend the mayor’s spending plan, rather than exercise her veto power. The Boston Globe reports on this story here: Mayor Michelle Wu approves $4.8 billion budget for next fiscal year, signing off on all council amendments – The Boston Globe.
TWO EVENTS AT THE KELLEHER ROSE GARDEN THIS WEDNESDAY!!
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 will not disappoint!!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, June 11, 10 – 11:00 a.m., Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain location: FCC) A unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space in our neighborhood. If you have questions or general topics for the Mayor to cover, please fill out this form in advance of the event!
Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and assorted fan-favorite MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with customized lawn games and gift card giveaways. Residents at each event are eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’.Each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.
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!!!
Last year we had a phenomenal turnout, this year the weather looks great (forecast for sun and warm temperatures in the 80s! Great to be out and about before the next wave of weekend rain!!! We’ll have burgers, chips, watermelon, beverages.. Feel free to bring your own picnic and a blanket, and enjoy the beautiful flowers, music and, of course, the beautiful people! We can’t wait to see you!
ONGOING
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.
Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 6/18
The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic, Fenway Community Center Offerings blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road free fitness classes:
Wednesdays through June 25, 10 – 11 am, Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang
Thursdays, through Aug 28, 10 – 11 am, Chair Yoga with Michelle,
For more information, visit: Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series
RED SOX: Go Sox! Red Sox Schedule / Neighborhood 9s / Concerts at Fenway.
Boston’s 250th Anniversary Go Boston!
DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS: “Under Review”: “Board Approved”:
Boston Police D4 Community News eMail – Get on the list – it’s easy and efficient!
See you around!
Fenway Civic Association 