Dear Members and Friends:
The weather looks great for activities this week! Check out the Junkyard Market on Saturday 8/2, and Sunday’s open Newbury Street. Monday eves catch the free Outdoor Movies at Time Out Market Boston [on the lawn].
Before you know it… it’ll be time to vote! The Preliminary Municipal Election for the city of Boston is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Check this link for a full list of candidates for Mayor, City Councillor At-Large, Councillor District 7 (East Fens included in D7)
Important Election Dates:
- August 30, 2025 Voter Registration Deadline for Preliminary Election
- September 9, 2025 PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION (7AM- 8PM)
- October 25, 2025 Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Election
- November 4, 2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION (7AM-8PM)
For more details visit: Election | Boston.gov
View video of Boston Democratic Ward Coalition 2025 Mayoral Debate
Vew video of Boston District 7 City Council Forum – May 22, 2025
View Boston Multi-Ward 2025 City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
THE WEEK AHEAD
Saturday, August 2, 3 pm – 8 pm, The Junkyard Market Jamboree at New Edgerly Plaza –The market features local vendors offering art, vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, and more, alongside a live funk and jazz jam session showcasing talented local musicians. A special line dancing session at 6 p.m. will be provided by the Boston Rhythm Riders, supported by a grant from Age Strong Boston. Weather permitting, the market is Saturday Aug 2nd (rain date August 3rd). Thanks to Berklee College of Music, the Boston Streets Cabinet, Age Strong Boston, Boston Rhythm Riders, and Junkyard LLC for helping make this event possible.
Check out and share the flyer below!
Cancelled – Tuesday, August 5, 6 pm start, Symphony Park Concert Series, 39 Edgerly Road – No concert due to scheduling conflicts with the band (this date was to be a makeup date due to prior rainout.)
UPCOMING
Monday, August 11, 6 – 8 pm, Tim Mayer & The International Jazz Quartet – free concert at Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street. A perennial favorite at Ramler, a wonderful jazz-filled musical event for all. More details to come, and rain date to be announced. Flyer attached!
Tuesday, August 12, noon start, 2 Charlesgate foreclosure auction Read more on Universal Hub. Banker & Tradesman reports a foreclosure sale where the developer, Scape, had won approval – and a change in city ordinances – for a 28-story, 400-unit apartment tower. Here’s the project as last shown on Boston’s City Planning site.
ONGOING
Summer in the city
Need relief from the heat? Visit the splash pads and cooling centers this Summer in Boston. Have a happy, healthy summer in your pursuit of happiness!
Sundays, 10 am – 8 pm, Open Newbury Street through 9/21 (except 8/31). A pedestrian-only walkway August: 3, 10, 17, 24 September: 7, 14, 21.
Sundays, 10 am – 2pm, Charlesgate Farmers Market through October 12
DCR Charlesgate Park (Comm. Ave. between Charlesgate East & West
Mondays, 8pm start, free Movie Mondays on the lawn at Time Out Market, 401 Park Drive. Enjoy a fun film on the big screen under the stars, and get there early for free popcorn (from 7:30-8:30pm). Bring a blanket, your friends, and enjoy some local eats from many vendors. Schedule: 8/4 – ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, 8/11 – ‘Jaws’, 8/18 – ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – next date: 8/13
FENWAY CARES
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 8/13 and Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 8/27. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Thursdays, 10 – 11 am, Chair Yoga with Michelle, through Aug 28, 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 / Concert Schedule
Fenway Park Concerts Neighborhood Committee post-concert survey
The concerts at Fenway Park impact the neighborhood. To track and document feedback, the online FPCNC SURVEY collects your comments after each concert. The areas of concern are, traffic, noise levels, park impacts, trash management, etc. Reports are meant to inform the City and the Red Sox of any issues. These surveys can be of great help if submitted per event.
Concerts at Fenway Park (dates remaining in 2025)
Saturday, 8/23 Jonas Brothers | Boston Red Sox
Monday, 8/25 Chris Brown | Boston Red Sox
Tuesday, 8/26 The Who | Boston Red Sox
Sunday, 9/7 My Chemical Romance | Boston Red Sox
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See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 