Fenway Civic Association

Announcing the first ever Fenway Porchfest coming June 16th, 2018 from 12-4pm!
Fenway Porchfest is a one day music event organized to promote local music and musicians. Get exposure for your music and band at locations across the neighborhood!
To sign up, visit fenwayporchfest.org/signup
Questions? Write to info@fenwayporchfest.org

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Dear Members and Friends:

Please see the following announcements regarding development meetings for 1241 Boylston Street and 72 Burbank Street:

1241 Boylston Street
Impact Advisory Group Meeting
Time: 05/31/2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Boston Arts Academy, 174 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
Contact
Tim Czerwienski
Tim.Czerwienski@Boston.gov
617.918.5303

Description: The Proposed Project is an approximately 184-room hotel with a ground-floor restaurant. The site of the Proposed Project is 21,050 square feet and includes an existing Shell gas station. The Proposed Project will include approximately 105,000 square feet of building area and will be eight (8) stories with a maximum height of ninety (90) feet. There will be approximately 82 parking spaces in one below-grade level.
Please note that the purpose of this meeting is different than that of a traditional community meeting. As part of the development review process, Impact Advisory Group (IAG) members work closely with BPDA staff to identify the impacts of a project and recommend appropriate community benefits to offset those impacts. IAG meetings prioritize discussion between the project proponent (i.e. the developer) and IAG members.
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72 Burbank Street
Public Meeting
Description: Forest Properties Management, Inc. proposes to construct a 20,834 square foot, 36-unit, six-story (69 feet) compact rental building on a vacant parcel at 72 Burbank Street in the Fenway.
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Time: 06/07/2018 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Morville House Community Room, 100 Norway Street, Boston, MA 02115

Contact
Tim Czerwienski
Tim.Czerwienski@Boston.gov
617.918.5303

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Dear Members:

Please see the following announcement from the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding work along Park Drive in the West Fenway.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 21, 2018
CONTACT
Troy Wall
Troy.Wall@state.ma.us
617-626-1453

DCR Pedestrian Advisory: Park Drive in Boston

WHAT: Through the month of May 2018, and into June 2018, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will commence sidewalk improvement work along Park Drive (the residential side) in the City of Boston between approximately Peterborough Street and Brookline Avenue from 7:00AM to 3:00PM. A detour route will be clearly marked and a police detail will be on site.

WHERE: Park Drive (the residential side) in the City of Boston between approximately Peterborough Street and Brookline Avenue

WHEN: May and June 2018
7:00AM – 3:00PM

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Tues., May 22. All are welcome at our next semi-annual neighborhood community meeting on Tues., May 22 in the Champions Club at Fenway Park – entrance on Ipswich Street near Gate B. Please note that this is a different meeting room from our past couple of neighborhood community meetings.

We will provide updates on various Fenway Park items, including plans for this summer’s concerts, and look forward to hearing your questions and feedback. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting program starting at 7 p.m. As in the past, a light supper will be served. Please r.s.v.p. to Claire Durant (cdurant@redsox.com) if you plan to attend.

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Dear Members and Friends, Please see the following announcement from Kaji Aso Studio:

Concert: Utsav Lal and Derek Beckvold
“Explorations in Hindustani Classical Music”

Saturday, May 19th @ 7 pm
Suggested Donation: $10

administrator@kajiasostudio.com
617-247-1719

KAJI ASO STUDIO 40 Saint Stephen Street Boston, MA

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Annual Flower Share, Saturday, May 12, 2018
Don’t forget – this Saturday is the FCA-Northeastern Annual Flower Share!

Pick up your flower orders between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the St. Ann’s Church/Fenway Center, located at 77 St. Stephen Street (corner of Gainsborough and St. Stephen Street).

Fenway Project – Boston Water and Sewer Commission update, Monday, May 21, 2018
Join Representative Chynah Tyler and the BWSC to hear updates from the West Fenway sewer project.This meeting will take place Monday, May 21st from 6:30 p.m. at the Fenway Community Center, located at 1282 Boylston Street (entry on Jersey Street).

Red Sox Community Meeting, Tuesday, May 22, 2018
The Red Sox will be hosting a neighborhood community meeting on Tuesday, May 22nd in the Champions Club at Fenway Park – entrance on Ipswich Street near Gate B. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. RSVP to Claire Durant at cdurant@redsox.com. Among other topics will be updates on plans for this summer’s concerts – bring your questions and feedback!

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Calling Fenway Volunteers!

Berklee College of Music will be hosting an East Fenway Love Your Block cleanup on Friday May 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers will meet outside of 7 Haviland Street and form teams to clean and beautify the neighborhood. Activities will include weeding, mulching, trash removal, and more.

We hope you join us to beautify your neighborhood with students and neighbors! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Abria Smith, Associate Director of Community Engagement at Berklee at asmith@berklee.edu.

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Please join Fenway Civic Association on Sunday, May 6th for our annual spring “Birds of the Back Bay Fens” birdwalk!

We will meet at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine at the Peace Bell, located behind the Kelleher Rose Garden across from the Museum of Fine Arts footbridge, for a morning of birding, led by naturalist Stephen Baird of the Friends of Jamaica Pond.

Bring your binoculars and a friend! This walk is open to everyone, and will take place rain or shine.

For questions, write fenwaycivic@aol.com

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Dear Members and Friends:

Please join us on Monday April 23rd at The Coop @ 401 Park (Landmark Center, East Wing 8th Floor) for the Fenway Civic Association’s spring public meeting.

Date: Monday April 23, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Coop @ 401 Park

Our meeting will feature a conversation with Samuel Chambers, Public Information Officer for the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement.
More details to come- mark your calendars now!

This meeting is free and open to the public.
Come and bring a friend!

Thanks to Samuels & Associates for hosting this event.

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Dear Members and Friends:

Please see the following link for writing workshops and other classes offered by Northeastern Crossing this week. Develop your resume and cover letter, hone your advocacy writing skills, focus on creative writing, or attend a five-hour One Day, One Goal workshop to advance your writing project!

https://www.northeastern.edu/crossing/crossing-events/

Northeastern Crossing is located at 1175 Tremont Street in Roxbury.
For more information, email info@northeasterncrossing.org or call 617-373-2555

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