Dear Members and Friends:
Last week brought several newsworthy developments. Following the primary elections, there’s a recount on the D7 council vote, and a move to have a 2nd Mayoral candidate on the fall ticket; the BPDA passed a controversial downtown plan to allow 700-ft towers in historic downtown Boston which now goes to the Zoning Board for a vote; 2 Charlesgate site was auctioned off (who is the new owner?); Massachusetts Department of Public Health promulgated updated COVID Vaccine guidelines.. And next week, the Senate will consider a general data privacy law for Massachusetts.
City Council primary elections
(from http://www.mysouthend.com/news//340389):
District 7 Council Race Headed for Recount Last week two candidates advanced: Said Coach Ahmed, and Miniard Culpepper, However, third place finisher Mavrick Afonso requested a recount due to a 20 vote difference between him and second place.
Third-Place Mayoral Candidate Seeks Spot on November Ballot
Community activist Domingos DaRosa is attempting to rejoin Boston’s mayoral race following Josh Kraft’s withdrawal from the campaign.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, Sept 21, 10 am – 8 pm, Open Newbury Street Last one ‘til the Holiday strut!
Two Fenways organizations are holding fundraisers:
Wednesday, Sept 24, FCDC, Taste of Fenway, 5-7 pm, Van Ness Street, Boston (from Kilmarnock to Richard B Ross) ticketed event.
Thursday, Sept 25, Fenway Community Center, Love the Fenway, 6-9 pm, at FCC, 1282 Boylston St, ticketed event.
Friday-Sunday, Sept 26-28 Red Sox last regular season games vs. Tigers. Will there be playoff games? We’ll see!!!
UPCOMING
October 7, Wonder returns to Zoning Board of Appeals after deferment from Aug 12.
Read more about this here. The FCA is opposed to granting an appeal.
Case: BOA-1723832 Address: 1260 Boylston Street Ward 5 Applicant: The Bon Marr LLC. Article(s) Article 66, Sec. 14 Use Regs in Business Large take out restaurant use: Conditional. Purpose: Change of occupancy: New take out restaurant buildout for “Wonder” on ground level, first generation tenant in new commercial space. Work includes associated MEP and FA/FP work.
Discussion/Votes: Upon a motion and a second, the Board moved to defer until October 7, 2025.
CITY OF BOSTON ELECTIONS
Important Dates:
- October 25, 2025 Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Election
- November 4, MUNICIPAL ELECTION (7AM-8PM)
For more details visit: Election | Boston.gov
ONGOING
The Bowker Overpass project is now active: follow progress on the project page.
Sundays, 10 am – 2pm, Charlesgate Farmers Market through October 12
DCR Charlesgate Park (Comm. Ave. between Charlesgate East & West
Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – next date: 9/24
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 10/8 and Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 9/24. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
DEVELOPMENT NEWS by status: “Under Review”: “Board Approved”:
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See you around!
Fenway Civic Association 