Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

We are writing with a few cancellations and information about the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease 2019/COVID-19 situation in the city.

1. Symphony Park Chair Yoga Pop-Up party and Thursday classes:
To minimize exposure risk, chair yoga classes at Morville House, including the Pop-Up event on March 19th will be canceled until further notice.

2. Love, Fenway gala at Fenway Community Center:
The FCCs annual gala is being postponed to a later date, and several changes to the center’s schedule have been made.
To read more about Fenway Community Center’s policies during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/

3. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
We hope members will stay informed about developments with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The City’s website will be updated regularly at: https://www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-boston, and contains a number of resources, fact sheets, and other information.
We encourage residents and members to follow guidance provided by the city and state.

March 7th: The Future of the Hynes listening Session, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Boston Public Library Copley Branch, Rabb Hall
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has proposed to sell the Hynes auditorium on Boylston Street for redevelopment. This sale requires legislative approval and the Baker Administration has filed legislation that would grant the approval. State Senator Will Brownsberger and State Representatives Jay Livingstone and Jon Santiago are holding a listening session to determine whether and under what conditions they should support the requested approval, taking account of how you envision the future of the Hynes and its role within the Back Bay neighborhood. Please come and offer your thoughts.

March 8th: Tea Ceremony in the Gallery, 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Kaji Aso Studio, 40 St. Stephen Street, 02115
Experience tea ceremony at Kaji Aso Studio in remembrance of studio founder Kaji Aso. Suggested donations ($10) will support the Kaji Aso Memorial Fund. To rsvp, write administrator@kajiasostudio.com or call 617-237-1719.

March 19th, Winter Fitness Series: Chair Yoga Pop-Up Party, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Morville House, 100 Norway Street, 02115
Join the Boston Parks Department and residents to celebrate the Winter Fitness Series and Chair Yoga at Symphony Park. Refreshments and giveaways will be featured.

Dear Members and Friends:

Save the date on March 19th for Fenway Community Center’s annual gala “Love Fenway”.
This tropical themed evening will feature music, food, refreshments, and raffles and feature the FCC’s 2020 Community Spirit award winner Brenda Clark as well as honor the late Stephen Sorkin.
Come chase away the winter while supporting a good cause!

To learn more, purchase tickets, or to join as a sponsor, visit: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/lovefenway/

Dear Members:

You are invited to a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24th at the Fenway Community Center to learn about the results of the 2019 Fenway Community Noise Study conducted by Dr. Erica Walker.

Please see details below. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Fenway Community Center is located at 1282 Boylston Street in the West Fenway (entrance on Jersey Street)
This event is free and open to the public.

Please see the below notice for the Muddy River Project Update meeting on Thursday, February 27 for information on the status of the multi-year restoration, and plans for the next phase of work. The meeting is open to the public, so please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. The registration link is: https://ourmuddy-publicmeeting.eventbrite.com

It was great to see everyone there. And thanks again to Major Martin J. Walsh for speaking to us.

Dear Members and Friends:

It is our great honor to welcome Mayor Martin J. Walsh to Fenway Civic Association’s 58th Annual Meeting!

lease join us in welcoming the Mayor and your neighborhood representatives for refreshments, followed by an exciting presentation on air rights development.

Details are below and attached – this meeting is free and open to the public – come and bring a friend!
Special thanks to Samuels & Associates and Choice Fine Wines for their contributions to this event.

Dear Members and Friends:

We hope you all have marked your calendars for Wednesday, February 5th for the Fenway Civic Association’s Annual meeting!
This event will include refreshments and social time and a special presentation by Samuels & Associates and Meredith Management on Air Rights parcels 7 and 12.
Come meet your friends, neighbors, and elected representatives, and learn about these important projects.
Meeting notice is attached – This event is free and open to the public – come and bring a friend!
Special thanks to Samuels & Associates and Choice Fine Wines for their sponsorship of the reception and event.

Please note these other upcoming events and invitations:

1. Parcel 7 Air Rights Development: January 27 comment deadline
The BPDA is accepting comments on this air rights development project Notice of Project Change through January 27th.
To read the filing and submit your comments, visit: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/parcel-7-air-rights

2. Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) Public Meeting: January 29, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Please join the NIC for a public meeting at Morville House, located at 100 Norway Street in the East Fenway.
This event will recap current work and discuss plans for 2020.

3. YMCA Guest Pass: Offer through January 31
The YMCA on Huntington Avenue invites FCA members to visit their facility on 316 Huntington Avenue with a free guest pass, attached.
This offer is for individuals aged 18 years and older – please bring a government issued ID and this pass to take advantage of this offer.

4. Boston Black Restaurant Challenge Kick-Off, February 1, 2020
State Representative Chynah Tyler invites residents to join the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge at Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen, located at 604 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. A kickoff at 12:00 p.m. is followed by food, drinks, live music, giveaways, raffles, and special guests, with a program beginning at 2:30 p.m. featuring Boston leaders, restaurant owners, and supporters. For more information, contact Chynah.Tyler@MAHouse.gov.
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5. Free Chair Yoga at Morville House, 100 Norway Street, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Come join neighbors for gentle chair yoga at Morville House, part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter Fitness Series.
For more information and the full calendar of programs, visit: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/boston-parks-winter-fitness-series

Dear Members and Friends:

Please see the following invitation from Senator Will Brownsberger to his Town Hall on January 22nd at 5 p.m.:

FYI, I am hosting a Town Hall about transportation, Wednesday, January 22nd, at WeWork (501 Boylston St, Boston) at 5PM.
Transportation is my top focus in the legislative session right now and we are likely to be passing major legislation soon.
I will also talk about the 2020 Census.
Please RSVP here to put your name on the WeWork visitor list at the front desk. Hope to see you tomorrow!
Apologies if you have gotten this email and/or responded already. We are sending this out a couple of different ways.
/w.

Will Brownsberger State Senator
Back Bay, Fenway, Allston, Brighton, Watertown, Belmont
617-722-1280 (office)
617-771-8274 (cell)

Dear FCA Members and Friends:

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Fenway Civic Association will host its 58th annual meeting at 401 Park, the former Sears building.

Just as a boldly engineered “adaptive re-use” rescued this empty warehouse in the 1990’s, pioneering new engineering techniques are converting the vast spaces over highways, once deemed useless wastelands, into new places for people to live, work, and play. Come join neighbors for a reception followed by presentations by Peter Sougarides from Samuels & Associates and John Rosenthal from Meredith Management and learn about the engineering and open space planned for Air Rights parcels 12 and 7.

What: Fenway Civic Association 58th Annual Meeting
When: Wednesday, February 5th, 6:00 p.m.
Where: 401 Park (401 Park Drive, 02215), 2nd Floor Conference Center – enter the main lobby of 401 Park and follow signs to the 2nd floor

For more details, see the attached flyer.
This meeting is free and open to the public – come and bring a friend!