Also this month, everyone is invited to the Fenway Civic Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 27th – 6-8 pm at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park. We are excited to feature Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer, presenting “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland” (details below).
THE WEEK AHEAD
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Thursday, March 20 4:30-6:30 PM, Back Bay Fens Tree Walk (Rain Date March 21) meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway
Join Jack Schleifer, Field Operations Manager for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, on a guided walk of the Back Bay Fens and learn about the ENC’s pruning work keeping 900+ trees healthy and growing strong! Learn more and register here
This meeting will be a fully in-person meeting at the FCC. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!
Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.
Social time from 6-6:30 p.m. will be followed by a brief business meeting, and then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland”
The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks.
The Fenway’s Mass Historical Society is commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with ongoing exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more: America’s 250th Anniversay
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 will now rotate locations between the West Fenway and East Fenway locations from 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Upcoming schedule: Fenway Community Center, March 26th, Morville House, 100 Norway Street on April 9th
Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Councilor Fernandes Anderson federal public corruption case was due in court on March 5. We’re looking for an update on this situation.
The FCA met multiple times with Cisco and their acoustic engineer to discuss our concerns that its outdoor musical performances could exceed acceptable noise levels; we proposed conditions similar to the provisos that Cisco accepted.
History is indeed being made dailysince the new presidential administration. Last week brought an onslaught of activity that will impact our city in countless ways. Executive actions calling for funding cuts in health and education, mass firings of federal employees, and a focus on deporting immigrants directly impacts on our local economy.
On March 5, 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Boton’s immigration policies in Washington, D.C., alongside mayors from Denver, Chicago, and New York, read her opening statement here. And later this month is the Mayor’s State of the City Address, 7 pm, Wednesday, March 19, livestreamed here.
On March 6th, our local elected officials held a Town Hall on “What’s Next?” in responding to the new federal administration. Discussions centered on the importance of civic engagement and specific ways citizens can affect change. If you are not already connected to your legislators, start here to find your reps based on your address: Find and contact elected officials | USAGov. Make your voice heard. Our power is in our voice, our vote, and our choices. We encourage you to be informed.
Meanwhile, Mother Nature “Marches” on… Spring has certainly come “in like a lion’… we can only hope it “leaves like a lamb.”
Need a break?Thanks to a generous grant from Berklee College of Music, Fenway Civic Association is partnering with the City of Boston Streets Cabinet to bring spring activation to Edgerly Plaza this March and April! Look for music, arts, and more in the plaza – watch this space: https://www.boston.gov/new-edgerly-plaza
Have ideas about what you’d like to see at the plaza? Take this short survey to share your vision with the City!
Need community?Join us at the Fenway Civic Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 27th – 6-8 pm at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park – details below.
Thursday, March 20 4:30-6:30 PM, Back Bay Fens Tree Walk (Rain Date March 21) meet at the Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway
Join Jack Schleifer, Field Operations Manager for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, on a guided walk of the Back Bay Fens and learn about the ENC’s pruning work keeping 900+ trees healthy and growing strong! Learn more and register here
This meeting will be a fully in-person meeting at the FCC. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!
Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.
Social time from 6-6:30 p.m. will be followed by a brief business meeting, and then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland”
The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks.
The Fenway’s Mass Historical Society is commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with ongoing exhibitions, programs, educational resources, digital content and more: America’s 250th Anniversay
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!
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
Councilor Fernandes Anderson federal public corruption case was due in court on March 5. We’re looking for an update on this situation.
What began as a week’s celebration, extended to a month in 1987. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Meet Boston has listed an array of events around Boston here: Women’s History Month Events | 2025, including gatherings, lectures, art events, historic walks & talks, and celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Every day is an opportunity to make history! Happy Women’s History Month.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH – SAVE THE DATE for Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting! details below, flyer attached. We’re looking forward to seeing you!!
Thursday, March 6, 6- 8 p.m., ”What’s Next?” Town Hall Discussion with elected officials to discuss the new federal administration. To register, please sign up via Eventbrite here. To submit a question, please use the Google Form here. (see flyer)
Sunday, March 9, 2 a.m. Daylight Savings time begins, with clocks rolling forward one hour at 2 a.m..
Sunday, March 9, 3pm, Remembrance Concert at Kaji Aso Studio, featuring
Sumie Kaneko, koto & shamisen – details on their website! Scroll down on their site to see current and future arts offerings, free and open to the public.
UPCOMING
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
Join Maccon Bonner’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello.
Public MeetingNEW DATE
Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Fenway Transportation Action Plan Meeting, Fenway Community Center. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 19, 2025, but is being rescheduled due to the Mayor’s State of the City Address taking place on March 19. In addition to the schedule change, this meeting will now be a fully in-person meeting at the Fenway Community Center. Staff will walk through the newly released Fenway Transportation Action Plan interactive StoryMap, discuss the vision for Fenway’s transportation future, and gather feedback to shape the Action Plan. Add your voice to the discussion!
Thursday, March 27th -6-8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting at the 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne Street.. Social time from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting, then a special presentation by Interim Parks Commissioner Liza Meyer: “Understanding Shadow Impacts on Parkland.” The program will discuss efforts underway by the Boston Parks Department, the Boston Planning Department, and a stakeholder advisory committee to define the sunlight needs of our parks and inform guidelines for sunlight access that support the health of trees and plants and the comfort and enjoyment of people who use the parks. We look forward to seeing you there! (see flyer)
Taxes due on or before April 15th! Need help filing? For more information on the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) tax preparation and filing services for Boston area residents please visit this website.
New England Conservatory – offers free, open to the public performances by their students. With over 500+ faculty from the world’s biggest stages guiding students from the practice room to the performance hall NEC is a phenomenal gem in our neighborhood. Check their calendar and find your inspiration – performances are both live and streaming; Performances and Events at NEC – Calendar
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, pleaded not-guilty and was due in court on Jan. 29, however, this court date was pushed out to March 5.
No Fenway development meetings this week, so with a lot of heaviness elsewhere, you can enjoy a light week at the city. Our big announcement is that runner Chelsea Lauder is running the 129th Boston Marathon to raise funds for Fenway Cares. Please read the below message and support Chelsea’s race today!
We’re excited to have Chelsea Lauder running the 129th Boston Marathon this April to raise funds for Fenway Cares! Thanks to CITGO for extending this opportunity and to Chelsea for putting in the miles and hard work to provide food to residents in need.
UPCOMING Sunday March 9 and March 16th, 3 p.m. Concerts at Kaji Aso Studio, 40 St. Stephen Street. See the below announcements and RSVP to these free concerts by writing administrator@kajiasostudio.com
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, March 27th – Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting – 6-8 pm., details to come ~ watch this space!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, pleaded not-guilty and was due in court on Jan. 29, however, this court date was pushed out to March 5.
Snow Moon – February 12th, big, bright and beautiful…
Valentine’s Day – February 14th. The origin of this holiday goes back to ancient Roman times – when a saint championed love over war!
February School Vacation Week, February 16-21
Parks Department Hosts February School Vacation Week Activities Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week 2025. Sports clinics, an annual Children’s Festival, and nature exploration with the Park Rangers; activities are FREE and open to all.
Massachusetts is the birthplace of four U.S. presidents. Can you name them?
Did Washington sleep here? Washington is a fascinating man to study, especially in our current political turmoil. This Smithsonian site is a great intro into his extraordinary life. George Washington’s Mount Vernon website offers a look at his life before and after the presidency. After two terms as President, George Washington’s Farewell Address to the nation delivered a powerful message of unity over partisanship, and is It is still recited annually in the United States Senate, a tradition dating back to the Civil War.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, February 11, 9am, Cocoa with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, at Mighty Squirrel, 1 David Ortiz Drive, Fenway. Stop by to hear what the Council President has been working on and to ask any questions you may have.
The Purpose of this Task Force and Public Meeting is to discuss the proposed community benefits in the upcoming Institutional Master Plan (IMP) filing.
How to Participate:
Please register using the Zoom registration link: bit.ly/40UlvI4 Meeting ID: 160 128 1984 Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864
UPCOMING
Friday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour with Maccon Bonner – Fenway-Kenmore Liaison to City Hall at the Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street. Join Maccon’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello.
The 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit will be an exciting platform for Boston’s youth to come together to celebrate the contributions of young people to our City’s culture. Attendees can engage directly with City officials, community leaders, and one another in a fun and welcoming environment. Creating future civic leaders!
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, March 27th – Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting – details to come ~ watch this space!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, pleaded not-guilty and was due in court on Jan. 29, however, this court date was pushed out to March 5.
February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH – a time to celebrate our rich history and wealth of cultural resources. There is an amazing array of activities this month – enjoy!
Mural by Rob Gibbs at Black Market Nubian
Black History month in Boston, offers a wealth of events around the city, exploring the past, present and future. Meet Boston posted this list of events around town, along with this Guide To Black Boston for local black-owned restaurants, celebratory events, associations, city guides and more. TheBoston Public Library Celebrates Black History month by featuring works created by black artists, story-times, performances, movies, podcasts and more – live and online, so many ways to engage!
Embrace Boston Digital Experience explores the incredible contribution of the Kings through images and recordings. The Embrace and the 1965 Freedom Plaza are reminders of the Kings’ high ideals born from struggle—to foster a “beloved community.”
The City of Boston has events postings, including Feb 3 Black History Month Kick off and Flag Raising; BCYF Black History Month Annual Skate Night – Feb 14; Black Vets Appreciation Lunch – Feb 22; Black Women in Leadership and Labor – Inspiring Generations – panel presentation – Feb 28.
AllEvents site lists an array of events for Black history month 2025 in Boston, from luncheons to art lessons, the biggest African-American History Month Parade in Boston; volunteer or contribute your services at a church near you; do anything and everything that celebrates the African-American culture. Explore the extensive list of Black History Month 2025 Events in Boston.
FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION, February 16-21
Parks Department Hosts February School Vacation Week Activities Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week 2025. From sports clinics, to our annual Children’s Festival, and nature exploration with the Park Rangers, these activities are FREE and open to all.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, February 4, 6-7 PM, 55 MBTA Bus Meeting w/ FCDC
At the Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street. Meet the coalition fighting for better service on the 55 Bus route, as we see additional need and a growing population in our neighborhood.
Wednesday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. City Hall to Go! At the Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street. The truck is under maintenance so the City is setting up at the Fenway Community Center. Get business done without going to City Hall. Questions? email: civicorganizing@boston.gov.
UPCOMING
Fenway Civic Association’s Annual Meeting – details to come ~ watch this space!
Friday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour with Maccon Bonner – Fenway-Kenmore Liaison to City Hall at the Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street. Join Maccon’s office hour to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns or just to say hello.
The 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit will be an exciting platform for Boston’s youth to come together to celebrate the contributions of young people to our City’s culture. Attendees can engage directly with City officials, community leaders, and one another in a fun and welcoming environment. Creating future civic leaders!
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
FOR A FEW YEARS, The Fenway Civic Association has strongly advocated for an in-depth study of our area transportation challenges and needs. This City of Boston Planning site shows the main FTAP webpage. Right now they are working on finalizing the details for a public meeting – and pulling together some outreach efforts to announce the storymap and subsequent public meeting. View the site to see what is being considered, and does it meet the needs of the community? Are there more questions to ask? Once we get the public meeting dates and details we will share them.
City of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Initiative: Discovery Phase Reports – The City of Boston is developing an Anti-Displacement Action Plan to confront residential, commercial and cultural displacement citywide. Two reports completed as part of the discovery phase are now available. The first summarizes community priorities related to combating displacement. The second is an analysis of the stabilization tools the City uses today and how those tools are working. Both will help to inform the plan.What does this mean to the Fenway? Want to comment? Take this survey.
BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) Boston Family Days take place on the first two Sundays of each month from January 2025 to December 2026. REGISTER HERE.
Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual) Join the City of Boston sponsored free virtual class. Repeats weekly through June 16, 2025.
Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series
Check this site for a wide variety of free offerings! Get Fit, Enjoy your parks!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, pleaded not-guilty and was due in court on Jan. 29, however, this court date was pushed out to March 5.
Bird flu is on the rise – read this posting and refrain from feeding, touching, or removing birds from parks.
Want to weigh in on the city’s participatory budgeting process? Read about and vote for your favorite allocation here.
Winter pruning comes to the Back Bay Fens – with over 900 trees getting care, thanks to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.It’s not too early to start planning your February vacation week – check the city’s list of activities here.And Lunar New Year is here with a host of events – Happy Year of the Snake!
THE HALF WEEK AHEAD
Thursday, January 30, 5:30PM – 7:30PM Town Hall on Affordable Housing and Community Programs at Simmons University (300 The Fenway).
Fenway CDC will host the first of three town hall-style meetings Share your thoughts on affordable housing development, community organizing, and other programs.
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
ONGOING
Community Survey – Your input welcome: Where does it flood in Boston? The City of Boston wants to hear from you about flood issues! Use this survey link to report past, current, and ongoing flooding problems across the City. The information you share will help Boston plan and prioritize projects to reduce flooding: Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure
BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) Boston Family Days take place on the first two Sundays of each month from January 2025 to December 2026. REGISTER HERE.
Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series
Check this site for a wide variety of free offerings! Get Fit, Enjoy your parks!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
At the January 8 Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy voted in favor of establishing an ethics committee at the Boston City Council. (The discussion starts at the 3:49:32 timestamp on the video recording.) With 8 votes opposed, the measure failed. Some councilors suggested the state ethics committee has jurisdiction. In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, plead not-guilty and is due in court on Jan. 29.
Here we are, in the midst of a New England winter, both beautiful and fierce. Be prepared, and take care during the upcoming freeze!
Feeling a bit housebound? Need some exercise? Check out some virtual offers from Boston Parks and Recreation’s fitness series or the Age Strong Chair Yoga.
Boston Parks and Recreation has joined Bluesky, a new social media platform. Follow for updates on park events, programs, and initiatives. Join the conversation and get connected with community at: https://bsky.app/profile/parks.boston.gov
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, January 20 – Is both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day.
Boston is a special place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. Dr. King considered the city his second home, as it was in Boston that he met his wife, Coretta Scott King, and earned his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University while living on Mass Ave.
The Roxbury Love Story mural, created by local artists @problak and @gofive, was unveiled in the fall of 2020. Roxbury is where Dr. King was an assistant minister at the Twelfth Baptist Church and where he and Coretta met. In 1965, Roxbury marked the starting point for the Northeast’s first Civil Rights March, a procession that culminated on Boston Common, where Dr. King delivered an inspiring and iconic speech, and where The Embrace monument is located. Designed by Hank Willis Thomas, an internationally acclaimed African-American conceptual artist, the memorial commemorates the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the many civil rights leaders who worked alongside them in Boston.
Inauguration Day: Since 1901, and in accordance with the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has been responsible for the planning and execution of the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States at the Capitol. For a listing of the inauguration events, check this site.
Tuesday, January 21, 5:00 – 7:00 PM; Boston Civic Design Commission [BCDC] Design Committee Meeting (virtual)
BCDC meeting to discuss the public realm impacts of major projects currently under review. Committee meetings are open to the public. Two major projects being discussed are at
The Project is anticipated to involve the demolition of the existing Joslin Diabetes Center Building and the construction of a new approximately 14-story building containing approximately 300 inpatient beds and 20 observation beds for Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), together with clinical support space on lower floors for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a below-grade inpatient imaging department for DFCI and a below-grade garage containing approximately 250 accessory vehicle parking spaces.
Northeastern owns or leases 101 buildings within the City of Boston, totaling approximately 8.8 million square feet. This IMPNF/PNF proposes eight redevelopment sites, six of which were included in Northeastern’s 2013 IMP but were not constructed. These eight redevelopment sites total approximately 2.2 million SF of new construction. In addition to these sites, Northeastern has identified at least nine buildings in need of significant renovations and capital renewal efforts within its existing footprint in Boston.
How to participate: please register in advance to join the meeting
Thursday, January 23, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, 69-81 Kilmarnock Street Public Meeting (virtual) City of Boston Planning will host this virtual meeting. 69 Kilmarnock Street LLC, an affiliate of Samuels & Associates, has requested to make changes to the “West Site” of the previously approved 60 Kilmarnock Street project. The proposed changes will include the removal of 58 parking spaces, increasing the number of IDP units, and creating two residential components that will include multifamily housing and patient-family housing for use by Boston Children’s Hospital. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.
How to participate: Use the following link to register for the meeting: http://bit.ly/3C4MdnQ Meeting ID: 161 758 5476 Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864
UPCOMING
Thursday, January 30, 5:30PM – 7:30PM Town Hall on Affordable Housing and Community Programs at Simmons University (300 The Fenway).
Fenway CDC will host the first of three town hall-style meetings Share your thoughts on affordable housing development, community organizing, and other programs.
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
ONGOING
Community Survey – Your input welcome: Where does it flood in Boston? The City of Boston wants to hear from you about flood issues! Use this survey link to report past, current, and ongoing flooding problems across the City. The information you share will help Boston plan and prioritize projects to reduce flooding: Community-Based Flood Resilience and Green Infrastructure
.
BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) Boston Family Days take place on the first two Sundays of each month from January 2025 to December 2026. REGISTER HERE.
Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual) Join the City of Boston sponsored free virtual class. Repeats weekly through June 16, 2025.
Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series
Check this site for a wide variety of free offerings! Get Fit, Enjoy your parks!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
At the January 8 Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy voted in favor of establishing an ethics committee at the Boston City Council. (The discussion starts at the 3:49:32 timestamp on the video recording.) With 8 votes opposed, the measure failed. Some councilors suggested the state ethics committee has jurisdiction. In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, plead not-guilty and is due in court on Jan. 29.
This week, the horrible LA Fires are dominating the news. Sadly, scammers are already taking advantage of people’s goodwill. Before making a donation, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell suggests verifying organizations with websites like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau. Or start with a trusted charity you have used before.
In FCA News: we are happy to announce the recent completion of repairs to the Johnson Memorial Gates with the support of the George B. Henderson Foundation, the City of Boston, and local partners. For more details on this project, including historic and current photos, please check out our FaceBook posting at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aqj8oq9LD/
Here in the Fenway, we’re experiencing New England winter this week. But as many old-timers will tell you, if you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute. A note of caution, with fluctuating temperatures, please do not assume that ice on the Muddy River is safe to walk on. It takes a minimum of 4-inches of clear ice to support one person. For more details and guidance on ice safety, check this Mass.gov site on ice strength. Ice formed over flowing water and currents is often more dangerous. Please, enjoy winter’s beauty from a safe vantage point.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, January 15, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution (full details in ONGOING section below)
January Events hosted by the Charles River Watershed Association [CRWA]
Since 1965, the CRWA has advocated for a better Charles River watershed using science, advocacy, and the law in developing science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we face a changing climate. This week CRWA hosts two informative events relevant to the Fenway. Events are free. Titles below link to the CRWA website with full details.
Boston is a special place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. Dr. King considered the city his second home, as it was in Boston that he met his wife, Coretta Scott King, and earned his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University while living on Mass Ave.
The Roxbury Love Story mural, created by local artists @problak and @gofive, was unveiled in the fall of 2020. Roxbury is where Dr. King was an assistant minister at the Twelfth Baptist Church and where he and Coretta met. In 1965, Roxbury marked the starting point for the Northeast’s first Civil Rights March, a procession that culminated on Boston Common, where Dr. King delivered an inspiring and iconic speech, and where The Embrace monument is located. Designed by Hank Willis Thomas, an internationally acclaimed African-American conceptual artist, the memorial commemorates the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the many civil rights leaders who worked alongside them in Boston.
Thursday, January 30, 5:30PM – 7:30PM Town Hall on Affordable Housing and Community Programs at Simmons University (300 The Fenway).
Fenway CDC will host the first of three town hall-style meetings Share your thoughts on affordable housing development, community organizing, and other programs.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM, Making History Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.
ONGOING
BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) Boston Family Days take place on the first two Sundays of each month from January 2025 to December 2026. REGISTER HERE.
Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual) Join the City of Boston sponsored free virtual class. Repeats weekly through June 16, 2025.
Boston Parks and Recreation Fitness Series
Check this site for a wide variety of free offerings! Get Fit, Enjoy your parks!
Arts Offerings – we’re fortunate to live amidst world-class cultural offerings… find your bliss at any one of these events:
New England Conservatory NEC (here’s just one of many of their concerts):
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations! Volunteer
MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates, East Fenway, in Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia vaccines.
At the January 8 Boston City Council Meeting, Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy voted in favor of establishing an ethics committee at the Boston City Council. (The discussion starts at the 3:49:32 timestamp on the video recording.) With 8 votes opposed, the measure failed. Some councilors suggested the state ethics committee has jurisdiction. In December, Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, plead not-guilty and is due in court on Jan. 29.
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Fenway Civic Association 