Dear Members and Friends:
Season’s Greetings and every good wish
for health and happiness, peace and goodwill.
Come Celebrate!
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 pm
FCA Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event
at the Back Bay Fens (outside Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive).
We’re thrilled to announce Mayor Wu will join us and share holiday greetings. Santa will be making an appearance! With our friends Wally and Tessie joining the fun. Celebrate with live music from the Children’s Choir, hot drinks, holiday cookies, and a warm welcome from the FCA board and elected officials as we flick on the lights on our holiday tree. Then keep the party going… Luminary Walk and procession to The Station, and Cheers and treats at Cisco Brewers ‘til 11 PM. Happy Holidays!!
Holiday Giving – looking for a good cause to support? Please consider donating to FENWAY CARES. Established in 2020 during COVID-19 to address the urgent issue of food security, which has only grown–especially with the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Funding is a constant challenge. Follow this link to the Fenway Cares page, scroll down to see the food distribution donation options. Thank you!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, Dec 10, 9:15am, Boston Zoning Commission Hearing on Northeastern University IMP (10 year plan)
How to attend: Register for Zoom meeting: bosplans.org/BZCDec1025
This hearing will review the 10-year Master Plan, including major developments to redevelop the 262 St. Botolph Street site, which currently houses Matthews Arena and a surface parking lot, and build a new, approximately 310,000 square foot (sf) Multipurpose facility. Follow this link to the full IMP document:
2025-2035 Northeastern University Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday Lights abound! Check out this list from the City’s Parks & Rec dept, and brighten your nights…from the Common, to the waterfront, up to Charlesgate, it’s getting festive!
12 holiday arts events to attend in Greater Boston | WBUR News
12 Best Boston Winter Holiday Christmas Markets 2025
Holiday & Christmas Shows in Boston MA 2025/26
ARTS & PERFORMANCES
Saturday, December 6, 7 PM (live and livestreamed) Kaji Aso Studio presents Sumei Kaneko koto & shamisen – free concert – https://www.kajiasostudio.com/
New England Conservatory of Music– Performances + Events – NECMusic
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT
MBTA: Visit the MBTA shutdowns 2025 site for full info on service disruptions.
The Bowker Overpass project: follow progress on the project page.
DEVELOPMENT NEWS by status: “Under Review”: “Board Approved”:
SOLD: 2 Charlesgate – purchased by Berklee – plans for use yet to be detailed.
ON HOLD: Fenway Center Project – 1 million square feet of lab space, over the Mass Pike. The Boston Globe reports IQHQ put the $1 billion project on hold until the real estate market for life sciences improves.
HEALTH & SAFETY
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – next date: 12/17
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 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Fenway Community Center on 12/31, and Morville House, 100 Norway St. on 12/17
Free Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Check the website for dates and locations.
Boston Police D4 Community News eMail Add your email to the list
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 