Fenway Civic Association

Boston Cannabis Commission hearing for Cypress Tree, November 12, 1:00 p.m. (via Zoom) A proposal to open a cannabis store at 1114 Boylston Street will be part of the Boston Cannabis Commission’s hearings on November 12th at 1:00 p.m.Testimony is open to the public, limited to 2 minutes, and written comments may also be submitted.For more information on how to testify or comment, visit: https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/13671381 or write to: cannabisboard@boston.gov

Save the date – Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting, Wednesday, November 18, 2020            More information to come!

220 Huntington Avenue Impact Advisory Group meeting, November 18, 6:00 p.m. (via zoom) Register in advance for this meeting at:www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Gv9Ao7VeQJyiIYpLp3Kdaw.          A public meeting will be held to review redevelopment of the Midtown Motel, located at 220 Huntington Avenue.  Comments are welcome and due by November 28th, and may be submitted by visiting: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/220-huntington-avenue

Dear Members and Friends:
Please see these announcements and upcoming events:

1. Fenway Cares East/West food distribution and Flu Shot, October 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m.Thanks to the Fenway Community Center and volunteers from Fenway Cares, free produce and grains will be distributed Wednesday, October 28th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at The Fenway Community Center and Symphony Community Park. In addition, with the support of CVS Pharmacy, a flu clinic will be held at Symphony Community Park. Flu vaccines are free with proof of insurance, and $25.00 without insurance.

2. Community Meeting: Queensberry Pure Cannabis Dispensary, October 28, 6:00 p.m.Please plan to attend this community meeting to share your views on a dispensary proposal for the heavily residential West Fenway Neighborhood.Queensberry Pure proposes to operate a marijuana store at 112-114 Queensberry Street.
Meeting Link: https://cityofboston.webex.com/cityofboston/onstage/g.php?MTID=e05f5fad05b54e3788b09d4465e2b2848
Meeting Password: 2020
Audio Conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
United States Toll
+1-408-418-9388
Access code: 173 783 4432

If you are interested in commenting, but unable to attend, please send your email to:
Lesley Delaney Hawkins, Boston Cannabis Board: CannabisBoard@boston.govCC: Councilor Kenzie Bok at Kenzie.Bok@boston.gov, Representative Chynah Tyler at Chynah.Tyler@mahouse.gov

3. DCR Metered Parking Proposal comment deadline, October 30The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) proposes to implement 399 metered parking spaces in the Fenway along Park Drive, the Fenway, and Charlesgate East. FCA encourages all to write their comments to:mass.parks@mass.govTo view the presentation, visit: https://www.mass.gov/doc/curbside-parking-meter-proposal-meeting-presentation/download

Are you ready to vote in the State Election?One of the most important and powerful things you can do as a City of Boston resident and a United States citizen is to vote. We have information below on the State Election taking place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, including details on your different options for voting.

Important Deadlines:

• Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m.: Last day to register to vote
• Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30: Early voting period(check locations and hours)
• Wednesday, October 28: Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot
• Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m.: Last day to apply in-person for an absentee ballot
• Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day): Last day to return your completed vote-by-mail ballot or vote in person at polling locations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

View your ballot online. All registered voters can also choose to vote by mail. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Wednesday, October 28. You can also vote in person during the early voting period from Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30, or in person on Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, in accordance with public health guidelines.

See more at Boston’s election page.

DCR Traffic Advisory: Agassiz Road in Boston

WHAT:          Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (excluding weekends) the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement a road closure along Agassiz Road from Fenway to Park Drive in the City of Boston from 7:00AM to 5:00PM to accommodate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Muddy River Flood Risk Management Project. Agassiz Road will be closed to vehicles during weekdays for a period of two years. Pedestrian access will be maintained for the duration of the project. Traffic and pedestrian patterns will be clearly marked. Flaggers and police details will be on site. For information about the project please visit the Corps’ project website.

WHERE:       Agassiz Road from Fenway to Park Drive in the City of Boston 

WHEN:          Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Dear Members and Friends:
Hope everyone is safe and well. Please see the following announcements:

1. Wednesday, September 30th 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Flu Clinic at Fenway Community CenterAll Fenway residents are invited to come get a flu short from friends of Fenway Cares – CVS Pharmacy

• Free with proof of insurance
• Shots available for individuals aged 9 and older
• If possible, wear a short-sleeved shirt under your jacket for access

Fenway Community Center is located at 1282 Boylston Street (entry on Jersey Street) in the West Fenway. For more information, write hello@fenwaycommunitycenter.org or call (857)246-9053Not a member yet? Learn more and join by visiting www.fenwaycommunitycenter.org

2. Now online – Octopus DreamsDid you miss Kaji Aso Studio’s virtual evening of art, music, and poetry, and want to catch up?This event is now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9K5ox-HohjHlspzYedQxNOIO8gUFVf8N

3. Saturday, October 3, Tree mulching with Northeastern UniversityA big thanks to  students and Northeastern University’s Office of City and Community Engagement for their support for urban forestry. FCA will be mulching street trees along Westland Avenue together with students, starting at 10:00 a.m.

4. Tuesday, October 6th 6:00 p.m. (to be confirmed) – Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) MeetingJoin the NIC and Berklee College of Music to hear updates from Berklee, the city, and others and to discuss issues of shared concern.This meeting is virtual; for more information write to asmith@berklee.edu or rchambers@berklee.edu.

5. Wednesday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – 819 Beacon Street Public MeetingThis is a public meeting for the 819 Beacon Street project in the Audubon Circle neighborhood. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend and give feedback. To attend, register at www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8eMO_bxsTsW9NjpZBtDbxgTo read more about this project and to submit your comments, visit: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/819-beacon-streetAttachments area

Dear Members and Friends:
September is quickly approaching its end, and while we have more updates to send you for October, please see the following meetings, events, and opportunities for this month:

1. Tuesday September 22, 4:00 p.m. – Boston Police Task Force Listening SessionThe  Boston Police Reform Task Force has completed its initial, draft recommendations to bring lasting, systemic change to the Boston Police Department.There is a two-week public comment period before final recommendations are submitted to Mayor Walsh.[Read the report & learn more on how to submit feedback]or submit your comments by visiting bit.ly/BPD_ENG.For instructions on how to join the meeting, visit: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/boston-police-task-force-community-listening-session

2. Tuesday, September 22, 6:00 p.m.-730 p.m. – Northeastern University Task Force MeetingJoin this meeting of the Northeastern University Task Force to discuss the university’s development, including proposed student housing at 840 Columbus Avenue.The meeting will be hosted online using Zoom. Please register using this link to receive instructions for joining the meeting.You may register in advance at: bit.ly/NUTF9-22

3. Friday, September 25th 7:00 p.m. – Kaji Aso Studio Virtual eventPlease join Kaji Aso Studio as they present OCTOPUS DREAMS*, a free, uplifting presentation of art, music, and poetry
CLICK HERE for OCTOPUS DREAMS on Sept. 25th @ 7pm EDT Program is approximately 45 minutes long.  This event is FREE and open to the public. Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com  Website: https://www.kajiasostudioevents.com/
* This program is supported in part by a grant from the City of Boston’s Arts and Culture COVID-19 Fund. ** This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council and administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.** This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mission Hill / Fenway Neighborhood Trust.*

4. Saturday, September 26th – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Reopening
The Museum of Fine Arts reopens for limited visits, and includes the Women Take the Floor exhibit in its Art of the Americas wing. To learn more or register for tickets, visit mfa.org/visit

5. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – Census deadlineHelp make sure Boston’s communities don’t lose out on representation and funding for the next ten years by participating. Visit https://my2020census.gov/ or call 844-330-2020 TODAY. 

In other news:

Past Presentations: For those who missed recent presentations on 60-80 Kilmarnock Street and 819 Beacon Street, you may visit the following links:

60-80 Kilmarnock Street 9/17/20 video:https://bpda.app.box.com/s/dtwg194nfpfz4z610sxl396uxgsryef8

819 Beacon Street 9/14/20 video: https://bpda.app.box.com/s/mb1el7shjuzes6ti30g8axvh72lptt3n

Community Choice Electricity:  Community Choice Electricity is a new City-run program being launched to provide affordable and renewal energy to residents and businesses. There are a number of upcoming meetings – you may sign up to stay informed through this link, or get more information by visiting: https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/community-choice-electricity

In need of fresh produce or know someone who is? Fenway Cares has organized COVID-related food support and will be hosting a free, fresh product pick up on  September 2 between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.

West Fenway location is the Fenway Community Center, located at 1282 Boylston Street (pick up on Jersey Street) East Fenway location is Symphony Community Park, located at 39 Edgerly Road (pick up in park)Produce will be first come, first served. 

Need help with a delivery or want to volunteer? Fill out an intake form at bit.ly/FenwayCaresFoodSee the attached poster for more information.
Fenway Cares is a collaborative effort of the Fenway Community Center, Fenway Civic, Fenway Alliance, Fenway CDC, Operation P.E.A.C.E., Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association, and the efforts of Fenway residents.Food distribution is made possible through a generous grant from the Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust.

Dear Members and Friends,
Hope you are all well. Please see the following events and announcements:

1. Fenway Cares: East and West Fenway food distribution, August 19th and September 2, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Are you in need of fresh produce? Fenway Cares has organized COVID-related food support and will be hosting a Fair Foods pick up on August 19th and September 2 between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m.
West Fenway location is the Fenway Community Center, located at 1282 Boylston Street (pick up on Jersey Street)East Fenway location is Symphony Community Park, located at 39 Edgerly Road (pick up in park)Produce will be first come, first served. 
Need help with a delivery or want to volunteer? Fill out an intake form at bit.ly/FenwayCaresFoodSee the attached poster for more information.
Fenway Cares is a collaborative effort of the Fenway Community Center, Fenway Civic, Fenway Alliance, Fenway CDC, Operation P.E.A.C.E., Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association, and the efforts of Fenway residents.Food distribution is made possible through a generous grant from the Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust.

2. Voting registration, early voting, and polling location changes:
Voter registration for 2020 state primary elections ends on August 22nd.To register to vote, visit: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/Already registered and want to vote early? Early voting runs from August 22nd-August 28th. For information, visit: https://www.boston.gov/departments/elections/vote-early-boston. In addition to City Hall, residents can go here to find early voting locations: https://www.boston.gov/news/early-voting-locations-boston-2020-primaries
If you are registered and will be voting by mail, you may request a ballot at: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2020-Vote-by-Mail-Application.pdfPolling locations have changed for over 20 locations – to review these changes, visit: https://www.boston.gov/news/polling-locations-changes-boston-ahead-september-1-election

3. Councilor Bok District 8 Office Hours:
City Councilor Kenzie Bok will be coordinating socially distanced, in person office hours for the month of August.To sign up for a time, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1f06tNXHFiU6hwzUdyTShXWJN9RUeCu63J4pUO-7cnI_64A/viewform

4. Air Rights Parcel 12 construction information: 
Parcel 12 has started early stage site preparation work and construction activities will be ramping up over the next several weeks.  For information on construction coordination matters, the following resources are available:

• 24/7 telephone hotline to reach project construction managers for urgent issues (617-356-8149).
• Construction related inquiries, email: info@buildp12.com
• Website at www.BuildP12.com.  

The website hosts information on construction and will be updated biweekly with forward looking information on construction activities for residents who wish to stay informed. Community members who wish to receive email updates on construction activities may sign up for updates via the website.

5. Neighborhood parking permit renewal extension:
Need to renew your Fenway parking permit?The Fenway neighborhood resident parking permit renewal time has been extended until 9/30/2020. If you have requested a new permit, it will be mailed once your request is processed.For information, visit: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parking-clerk/resident-parking-permits

6. Simmons University Task Force meeting, August 25, 6 p.m.
The BPDA will be hosting a public zoom meeting of the Simmons University Task Force to discuss updates to Simmons University’s proposed Living and Learning Center project and the ten-year Institutional Master Plan.The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th from 6-8 p.m. To register to attend, visit:
www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BxNCtchOTRS1IPFGCNVJuw
For more information, visit: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/simmons-university-2019-imp-projects, or contact Edward.Carmody@boston.gov, (617) 918-4422.

Dear Members and Friends: