Dear Members and Friends:
NOTICE: Sunday looks like rain!
SEPT 13TH RAMLER PARK CONCERT POSTPONED UNTIL OCT 4. “Annie and the Fur Trappers” Jazz at Ramler Park is now scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4th, 4PM.
Last Thursday’s Fenway Block Party at Symphony Park. had wonderful weather, a great turnout, and lots of fun. Picnic fare, popcorn, watermelon, ice cream truck, facepainting, balloon twisting, bubbles, and dancing! We also distributed compost kits and Fenway Civic bags. Thanks to all our volunteers and supporters and our great neighbors for making the block rock! See more photos here!!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, Sept 15, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Home Ownership Drop in Sessions – Homeownership Drop-in Sessions | Boston.gov (repeats monthly on 3rd Tuesdays). 26 Court Street, MOH Constituent Center (First Floor) Boston, MA 02108. Join experts from the Boston Home Center for free, drop-in information and support about how to make your homeownership dreams come true with help from the City of Boston. Feeling priced out? You may have overlooked some options!
Wednesday, September 16th, 5pm – 7pm, Fenway Forward is hosting a fundraiser “The Taste of the Fenway” on Van Ness Street! Enjoy all-you-can-eat food and drinks from renowned Fenway restaurants, to showcase the Fenway community! To purchase tickets click here.“
Thursday, September 17th, 7-8pm, virtual zoom meeting City of Boston Licensing Dept. Fenway: 126 Brookline Ave. Abutters Meeting Seeking to transfer all alcohol license from Pressed Cafe Prudential Center location to new Pressed Cafe location. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. details and registration info here
UPCOMING
Monday, September 21, 6-7pm, virtual zoom meeting City of Boston Licensing Dept. Fenway: 1114 Boylston St Abutters Meeting
“Achilitos” seeking common victualler license, closing time 3AM. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident’s positions on this proposal. Details and registration here.
Saturday, September 26, 8:30am–12pm, ZERO WASTE DAY. 400 Frontage Road, Drop off your hazardous household waste for proper disposal by the city. Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/ zero-waste-day-drop-2. For a list of accepted items: https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/zero-waste-day#accepted-materials FREE
NEW DATE Sunday, October 4, 4pm, Jazz at Ramler Park with Annie and the Fur Trappers, 130 Peterborough Street. Free and fun for all, come and join us for a light hearted afternoon of old time jazz and blues in Ramler Park on a Sunday afternoon with a lively group of musicians and friends! (flyer below)
Monday, October 12, day-long, Opening Our Doors – throughout the Fenway Cultural District, www. fenwayculture.org/ood-2026-schedule A yearly event showcasing Fenway’s cultural institutions with special events and performances throughout the day. Find what calls out to you.
MBTA & TRANSPORTATION
Alerts | MBTA Orange Line disruptions – check the site for details.
Symphony Station is closed until summer 2029.
Commuter Rail Summer Promotions | Fares Overview | MBTA (new fare options!)
Bowker Overpass – lane closure in effect.
Roadwork at Mass Ave near Symphony Station through November
Peterborough Street Street Excavation for sewer, water main and utility line replacement causes daytime road closures.
HEALTH & SAFETY
EVENTS — Charles River Watershed Association Check this site for ongoing events including a wide array of activity including: arts, exercise, advocacy, education, land many great things going on in the Charles River watershed. Lend your voice to the current advocacy event by Oct 30 to ‘cut the crap!’ getting into our watershed!!
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date Sep 23
Upcoming Food Distribution Dates (3:30 pm, while supplies last)
WEST FENWAY* Fenway Community Center: & EAST FENWAY Symphony Park
* Presence of Mass General Brigham Community Care Van 1-5pm
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 