Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

This week, the nation mourns the loss of the 39th US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 100.

James Earl Carter Jr.

1924-2024

39th President of the United States

“America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” as well as a man of “great character and courage, hope and optimism.” 

“With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe” – President Joe Biden

President Biden has declared January 9 a National Day of Mourning and called on “people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.”

“In our democracy, the only title higher and more powerful than that of president is the title of citizen. It is every citizen’s right and duty to help shape the future legacy of our nation.”

-Jimmy Carter Op-ed, December 8, 2016

For more information on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, visit The Carter Center website, and view the Official Jimmy Carter Tribute Schedule.  

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THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, January 8, noon Boston City Council Meeting at City Hall (ways to watch or attend)– BOSTON CITY COUNCIL: On Friday, December 6, Tania Fernandes Anderson, City Councilor District 7, was arrested on federal public corruption charges. The Councilor plead not guilty, announced she has no plans to resign, and attended the last council meeting of 2024 on December 11th. Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy offered an order for a hearing to establish an ethics committee at the Boston City Council, the offer was tabled until the next meeting on January 8, 2025 at noon. 

Thursday, January 9, 2024 – National Day of Mourning

Official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39^th President of the United States.

Friday, January 10,  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Fenway-Kenmore Liaison Office Hours at Newsfeed Cafe, 700 Boylston Street 

Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill and Fenway-Kenmore Coffee Hours are hosted by your neighborhood liaison, Maccon Bonner.

LAST CHANCE to dispose of (compost) your Christmas tree – place your tree (without lights, ornaments or tinsel) either curbside or next to your normal trash/dumpster pickup location THIS WEEK. See the city trash schedule here.

UPCOMING

BOSTON FAMILY DAYS – FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUMS (AND MORE) STARTS JAN 5TH, 2025

Experience the power of art and realize the importance of access for everyone.  REGISTER HERE.

Please take a moment to read some essential tips for experiencing Boston Family Days: 

• On Boston Family Days, all Boston school-aged children and two of their guests will gain free admission to participating institutions.
• Boston Family Days take place on the first two Sundays of each month from January 2025 to December 2026. 
• The first two dates are Sunday, January 5 and Sunday, January 12.
• To participate, families must sign up directly with the City of Boston. The City will then send them a Program pass the week before their selected date. Families are encouraged to pre-register and reserve tickets online. 
• Boston Public Schools or Boston Pre-K students will be automatically enrolled in this program. BPS families will receive their Boston Family Days pass directly via email from BPS.
• Participating institutions include:
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  • Boston Children’s Museum
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Institute of Contemporary Art
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
  • Museum of African American History 
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Aquarium
• REGISTER HERE. For questions, email bostonfamilydays@boston.gov

City of Boston Holiday schedule – what’s open/closed etc.

Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The year 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The Mass Historical Society is kicking off the celebration with a gala in March. ​​Making History Gala, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 6:00 PM. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. Learn more at www.masshist.org/gala.

ONGOING

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):

Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Concert

Boston Conservatory: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/events/music

ISGM First Thursdays: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/free-first-thursday-january-2025

Discounts at the MFA: https://www.mfa.org/visit/free-and-discounted-admission

FCC programs: https://fenwaycommunitycenter.org/calendar/month/2025-01/

Kaji Aso Studio:  https://www.kajiasostudio.com

For a citywide listing of cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

FENWAY CARES

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

*no distribution on Jan 1st – Next date: 1/15 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

We’ll be back next week with a more local focus, meanwhile, we wish you a very good New Year.

From your friends at

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Say goodbye to 2024 … time to ring in the New Year! 

Events throughout the city

There’s a long list of wintery fun things to do, see, and eat compiled by Boston Uncovered, including Holiday Lights along Comm Ave, and a new winter festival in Charlestown, where  Winter Fest transforms Hood Park into a two-acre winter holiday light show, food, fun and ice skating rink  – making it the biggest holiday themed attraction in the city. In the Fenway, there’s Time Out Market, having a “glow up” on New Year’s Eve and of course, to cap it off, there’s FIRST NIGHT…

FIRST NIGHT!

Full schedule of Events on Tuesday, December 31st

First Night has been the best party in town since 1976! Events start early on Tuesday, December 31st – free and open to all! There’s so much to do, plan ahead to enjoy the live music, a 6pm parade then fireworks at 7pm and again at midnight, ice sculptures, tasty treats, and many family activities.

New Year traditions… many you’ve heard of – some, maybe not!

Here’s a list of some New Year’s traditions from around the world…

Some traditions focus on letting the past go, or bringing good fortune and luck into the future, exchanging meaningful symbolic gifts, or just making a lot of noise and, of course, fire and fireworks! Here are two hot takes on old traditions: 

Panama: Burning away the old year’s grudges 

Panamanians bid adieu to the past by setting ablaze effigies representing their year’s grievances. This cathartic ritual symbolizes letting go of negative experiences and embracing the fresh start that the new year brings. The burning of the effigies is a symbolic act of letting go.

Germany: Molten lead predicts the future

Germans turn to molten lead for a glimpse into their future. On New Year’s Eve, they melt lead into various shapes, and the resulting forms are interpreted to predict events in the year ahead. 

Check out 30 traditions from around the world

MBTA – HOLIDAY SCHEDULES AND NOTICES

Best way to get about, take the T! FREE ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

Subway runs on a regular weekday schedule until 3 PM. Service increases after 3 PM and will be extended by one hour, ending around 2:30 AM.

Bus, ferry, and The RIDE run on a regular weekday schedule.

Commuter Rail will run on a regular weekday schedule, with the last trains departing at 12:30 AM. No bikes will be allowed after 8PM.

Note: Starting at 8 PM on December 31, subway, bus, and The RIDE will be fare-free. Commuter Rail service will be free on trains that arrive or depart North/South Station from 8 PM through end of service.

UPCOMING

City of Boston Holiday schedule – what’s open/closed etc.

Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day 

Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Boston is expanding free museum, zoo and aquarium days to more families – click the link for more info – starting in January!

ONGOING

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. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

*no distribution on Jan 1st – Next date: 1/15 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPING NEWS – BOSTON CITY COUNCIL: On Friday, December 6, Tania Fernandes Anderson, City Councilor District 7, was arrested on federal public corruption charges. (District 7 consists of East Fenway, Roxbury, Dorchester, and part of the South End.) The second term Councilor pleaded not guilty, announced she has no plans to resign, and attended the last council meeting of 2024 on December 11th. Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy offered an order for a hearing to establish an ethics committee at the Boston City Council, the offer was tabled until the next meeting on January 8, 2025 at noon. City Council terms are two years. The next election is November 2025.

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

We got a lot done together in 2024! Here’s looking forward to a happy, healthy and productive New Year! 

From your friends at 

Fenway Civic Association

Season’s Greetings! 

Wishing you a happy and peaceful holiday, may your dreams come true!

City of Boston Holiday schedule – what’s open/closed etc.

The Week Ahead will be back next week!

Happy Holidays from your friends at  

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Happy Holidays to all! We hope you are enjoying the season and taking time to meet with friends, family and community. Wishing you the very best this season. 

Holiday Events throughout the city

The holidays are here, and in Boston, that means it’s time for holiday traditions like Snowport or the Boston Common tree lighting. This year, a new winter festival is joining the city’s lineup of holiday happenings. Located in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood, Winter Fest transforms Hood Park into a two-acre winter wonderland – making it the biggest holiday attraction in the city. With dazzling lights, immersive experiences and plenty of family-friendly festive activities, Winter Fest is the perfect holiday outing for all to enjoy. To cap it all off… First Night!

Holiday Giving

Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center. 

On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.

Now through 12/28, The Fenway Chalet – is donating a portion of their profits to FENWAY CARES – stop by for a beverage, while you’re there for a holiday tree or wreath! Heated tent for comfort. (flyer below)

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UPCOMING

City of Boston Holiday schedule – what’s open/closed etc.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day 

Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day 

Boston is expanding free museum, zoo and aquarium days to more families – click the link for more info – starting in January!

ONGOING

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. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 12/18 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPING NEWS – BOSTON CITY COUNCIL: On Friday, December 6, Tania Fernandes Anderson, City Councilor District 7, was arrested on federal public corruption charges. (District 7 consists of East Fenway, Roxbury, Dorchester, and part of the South End.) The second term Councilor has pleaded not guilty, announced she has no plans to resign, and attended the last council meeting of 2024 on December 11th. Councilors Flynn, Fitzgerald and Murphy offered an order for a hearing to establish an ethics committee at the Boston City Council, the offer was tabled until the next meeting in January. City Council terms are two years. The next election is November 2025.

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Fenway Civic AssociationUpdates from the Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

We loved seeing you at the Fenway Tree Lighting event!

Thanks to ReprezentU LLC for capturing our light and joy in many wonderful photos below!

And thanks to the Mayor’s Office for the great shots below, we are happy to have a phenomenal group of Fenway Friends who brought their Holiday Spirit!!!

Many Fenway Friends came to light the holiday tree!!! Tess and Wallie came from Fenway Park, Mayor Michelle Wu and her son, City Councilor District 8 Sharon Durkan, State Rep. District 8 Jay Livingstone, Samuels & Associates principal Peter Sougarides, Fenway Civic’s Board members Tim Horn, Willied Hessein, and Kathy McBride, State Senator William N. Brownsberger.  City Council President and at-large member Ruthzee Louijeune gathered for a holiday photo. The Boston Children’s Elementary Training Choir sang a holiday medley, and joining in the fun, new Fenway resident and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Miss Massachusetts – Ilahi Creary @missmassblackunitedstates!

FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting was a heartwarming event on a cold but festive evening! The community turned out well dressed and brightly lit to welcome Mayor Wu, our elected officials, the Boston Children’s Choir, and Wallie & Tessie, With great refreshments and event support from local business sponsors. We are truly enriched by great community engagement, it’s a joy to see everyone having a good time together! Thanks to all who attended and supported this event.

More Holiday Spirit

This month, there will be a holiday clothing donation drive at the Fenway Community Center, as well as a local holiday crafts sale. Northeastern University is having a Toy Drive. And one more Open Newbury Street will be held this Sunday 12/8.

Holiday Giving

Now through 12/13, Northeastern University Latinx Center’s  Holiday Toy Drive drop off at 1175 Tremont Street, BOS MA 02120  Donations will go to the Tobin Community Center, Alice Heyward Taylor Apartments, and Villa Victoria Inquilinos. More details on nuengaged Instagram.

Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center. 

On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.

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DEVELOPING NEWS – BOSTON CITY COUNCIL: Friday, December 6, Tania Fernandes Anderson, City Councilor District 7, arrested on federal public corruption charges. (District 7 consists of East Fenway, Roxbury, Dorchester, and part of the South End.) We will be following the developments, and how it relates to our district.

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UPCOMING

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

Saturday, December 14, 2:00-5:00 pm, Holiday Market at the Fenway Community Center. Local artists and craftspeople will sell their wares.

ONGOING

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. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 12/18 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Happy Holidays!

Join Mayor Wu, Fenway representatives, and neighbors at the annual tree lighting this Wednesday (details below). This event keeps growing in popularity! We are super grateful to the wonderful sponsor organizations who donate their time, labor, food and resources to the community. The Fenway Civic Association is proud to bring it all together – and we value the volunteers who make this happen – won’t you join us and give an hour or two to share the cheer?! Join our volunteer crew to hand out refreshments, and meet and greet your neighbors (we need 8 more people!) Sign up here: Fenway Tree Lighting Volunteer Form.

This month, there will be special holiday donation drives at the Fenway Community Center and at SMFA, fundraising for Fenway Cares at The Fenway Chalet, and a local holiday crafts sale. Open Newbury Street has announced two December dates: 12/1 and 12/8.

Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Hosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.  

Join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights…. EventBrite Link to share and invite your friends!

6 PM – The official Fenway Tree Lighting begins! Join Mayor Wu, Fenway representatives, and neighbors, enjoy performances from Boston Children’s Chorus, and celebrate the holiday season. Cider, cocoa, and refreshments will be served!

6:45 PM – Following the tree lighting, join in a magical luminary walk down Park Drive to The Fenway Tree Farm located at The Station.

7 PM – Cheers for a cause at The Fenway Chalet at The Station powered by Cisco Brewers or browse holiday greenery at The Fenway Tree Farm. Cisco will be serving their award-winning craft beer, wine, spirits, and wood-fired pizza. This season, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Fenway Cares, an initiative that first came together in March 2020 as six local Fenway neighborhood organizations joined forces to address food insecurity in The Fenway and have since distributed over 30,000 bags of free produce to neighbors in need.

This event is free, open to the public, and happens rain or shine. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to soak in the holiday spirit.

Pre-Event Family Activities at Fenway Community Center

Join neighbors at the Fenway Community Center for a festive kick off to the Tree Lighting from 4:30-5:45pm, where families can make holiday crafts, spend time with neighbors, and take photos with the Red Sox’s Wally and Tessie.

In the Spirit of Giving…

Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center. 

On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.

Now through 12/6, TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE drop off at TuftSMFA- 230 The Fenway. Channel your inner Santa Claus by contributing to the Toys for Tots Drive. Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety will be collecting donations of new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Not sure what to get? View this WISH LIST of recommended toys. Drop box at Boston/SMFA Campus, main entrance lobby, 230 The Fenway.

LOCAL TRAVEL was just made a little easier with MBTA Go, the new official app for live, public transit information in Greater Boston. Check live arrival times, track your vehicle, and learn about the latest service disruptions. (for iPhones, Android version coming in February). Get the app, catch that ride!

For more events, read ahead.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Hosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.  

Join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights…. EventBrite Link to share and invite your friends!

Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8, SMFA’s 46th Annual ART SALE, 230 The Fenway – with Opening Reception Friday, 6pm.

The School of Museum of Fine Art (SMFA) Sale  has been the leading contemporary art sale in New England since its creation in 1978. Offering a diverse collection of works across all mediums, the sale showcases nearly six decades of immensely talented students, alumni, faculty, and friends of SMFA and raises critical funds to support the financial aid needs of current SMFA students. RSVP here to attend the opening celebration on Friday, 12/6 at 6pm.

UPCOMING

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

Saturday, December 14, 2:00-5:00 pm, Holiday Market at the Fenway Community Center. Local artists and craftspeople will sell their wares.

ONGOING

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. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 12/4 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving!

A time to be thankful for family, friends and community. On Friday, if you’re in the Back Bay Fens – walk off that meal and drop in to the Shattuck Visitor Center (across from the MFA) for some complimentary cider and check out this lovely resource.

Our New England Thanksgiving tradition dates back 400 years. 

The Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving was documented in a letter dated December, 1621 by Edward Winslow, one of 102 people aboard the Mayflower. By March of 1621, the pilgrims had entered into a treaty of peace and protection with the great Chief Massasoit (born 1580 or 1581 in Montaup, Bristol, Rhode Island), leader of the Wampanoag Tribe, allowing the pilgrims to live in their territory. By the fall, 50 Pilgrims had perished, leaving 22 men, 5 women, and 25 children to celebrate the first harvest Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag. Massasoit is credited with helping the Pilgrims survive their early years in New England. 

Wampanoag history dates back at least 12,000 years.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, aka the People of the First Light, has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years. 

2024 – Brown University returns ancestral lands to the Pokanoket Wampanoag.

This November, Brown University transferred 255 acres in Bristol, R.I., to the Pokanoket Wampanoag Indian tribe, the original stewards. The land is the ancestral home of Metacom, the leader of the Pokanoket Wampanoag people who was also known as King Philip, and the site of his death in 1676 during King Philip’s War. Metacom was a son of Massasoit, the chief who first welcomed the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in 1621.

The Holiday Season

Save the Date for the annual Fenway Tree Lighting, Wednesday, December 4th (details below)

In the spirit of giving thanks, please consider volunteering, donations, or checking on a neighbor.

Call for Volunteers: we need 10 more people to help with the Tree Lighting event!

We’ve got a great crew but we need a little more help! Could that be you?

Help with set up, break down, and serving drinks and refreshments.

Event Wednesday, December 4th – 6 p.m.

Volunteer shifts: 5-6:30 or 6:30-8 or 5-8

We appreciate your support for this community event! 

Sign up here: Fenway Tree Lighting Volunteer Form.

In the Spirit of Giving…

Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center. 

On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.

Now through 12/6, TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE drop off at TuftSMFA- 230 The Fenway. Channel your inner Santa Claus by contributing to the Toys for Tots Drive. Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety will be collecting donations of new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Not sure what to get? View this WISH LIST of recommended toys. Drop box at Boston/SMFA Campus, main entrance lobby, 230 The Fenway.

LOCAL TRAVEL was just made a little easier with MBTA Go, the new official app for live, public transit information in Greater Boston. Check live arrival times, track your vehicle, and learn about the latest service disruptions. (for iPhones, Android version coming in February). Get the app, catch that ride!

For more events, read ahead.

THE WEEK AHEAD

*DELAYED Tuesday, November 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,  CITY HALL ON THE GO: FENWAY-KENMORE Stopping by the new Edgerly Plaza by Whole Foods on Westland Ave *Schedule delayed due to equipment challenges, stay tuned for a new date!

Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day

What’s open, what’s closed? It’s best to call and check before you go… but in general, CLOSED: Banks, Stock market, Municipal, city, state, federal offices, Libraries, Schools, Post Offices and home delivery, liquor stores

OPEN (but call to confirm); Movies, some restaurants, some convenience stores

MIGHT BE OPEN – CALL FIRST! Most retail and grocery stores.

PARKING: Meters are free with no time limit.

Daytime street cleaning canceled; overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule.

TRASH: Trash and recycling pickups are delayed in some neighborhoods during the holiday week. To check your schedule, use the Trash Day app.

Friday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m – Shattuck Visitor Center Back Bay Fens at 125 the Fenway, across from the MFA. Open Day After Thanksgiving

(Closed Thanksgiving) All are invited to stop by on Friday from 10AM to 4PM for some hot cider and conversation, with Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek! The visitor center is both an educational resource about the parks and a gathering place for the community. A hub of activity, you’ll find a variety of free things to do in Boston parks at the Shattuck Visitor Center — from walking tours to talks and exhibits.

UPCOMING

Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Hosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.  

Join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights…. EventBrite Link to share and invite your friends!

6 PM – The official Fenway Tree Lighting begins! Hear from elected officials and neighborhood representatives, enjoy performances from Boston Children’s Chorus, and celebrate the holiday season with neighbors. Cider, cocoa, and refreshments will be served!

6:45 PM – Following the tree lighting, join in a magical luminary walk down Park Drive to The Fenway Tree Farm located at The Station.

7 PM – Cheers for a cause at The Fenway Chalet at The Station powered by Cisco Brewers or browse holiday greenery at The Fenway Tree Farm. Cisco will be serving their award-winning craft beer, wine, spirits, and wood-fired pizza. This season, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Fenway Cares, an initiative that first came together in March 2020 as six local Fenway neighborhood organizations joined forces to address food insecurity in The Fenway and have since distributed over 30,000 bags of free produce to neighbors in need.

This event is free, open to the public, and happening rain or shine. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to soak in the holiday spirit.

Pre-Event Family Activities at Fenway Community Center

Join neighbors at the Fenway Community Center for a festive kick off to the Tree Lighting from 4:30-5:45pm, where families can make holiday crafts, spend time with neighbors, and take photos with the Red Sox’s Wally and Tessie.

Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8, SMFA’s 46th Annual ART SALE, 230 The Fenway – with Opening Reception Friday, 6pm.

The School of Museum of Fine Art (SMFA) Sale is just a few weeks away! The SMFA Art Sale has been the leading contemporary art sale in New England since its creation in 1978. Offering a diverse collection of works across all mediums, the sale showcases nearly six decades of immensely talented students, alumni, faculty, and friends of SMFA and raises critical funds to support the financial aid needs of current SMFA students. RSVP here to attend the opening celebration on Friday, 12/6 at 6pm.

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

ONGOING

Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual zoom class) Join the City of Boston sponsored free Age Strong Chair Yoga virtual class. Repeats weekly on Mondays through June 16, 2025. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 12/4 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

Holiday Season is here…

Calling all volunteers! The Fenway Tree Lighting is just around the corner and we’re looking for folks to share the cheer! We need some volunteers to help set up, break down, and/or assist through the event on Wednesday, December 4th – the festivities begin at 6 p.m. and volunteering starts at 5pm for 1.5 hour or 3 hour shifts from 5-8 p.m. Work consists of helping set up stations, serving drinks, food, or refreshments, and helping to break down stations. We appreciate your support for this community event! Sign up here: Fenway Tree Lighting Volunteer Form

Get into the Spirit of Giving…

Now through 12/21, Winter Clothing Drive drop off at Fenway Community Center. 

On behalf of the Boston Public Health Commission, the Fenway Civic Association and the Fenway Community Center invite you to donate new or gently used clean clothing and footwear during the Winter Clothing Drive, drop off dates and times on the flyer below.

Now through 12/6, TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE drop off at TuftSMFA- 230 The Fenway. Channel your inner Santa Claus by contributing to the Toys for Tots Drive. Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety will be collecting donations of new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Not sure what to get? View this WISH LIST of recommended toys. Drop box at Boston/SMFA Campus, main entrance lobby, 230 The Fenway.

For more events, read ahead.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m start, City of Boston Zoning Commission Hearing  Register for Zoom: bit.ly/BZCNov202024

On the agenda:

2024-2034 Wentworth Institute of Technology Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

Map Amendment Application No. 786

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)
Map Amendment Application No. 787
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

Wednesday, November 20, Fenway Cares – see ONGOING below for full details

UPCOMING

Tuesday, November 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,  CITY HALL ON THE GO: FENWAY-KENMORE Stopping by the new Edgerly Plaza by Whole Foods on Westland Ave

Wednesday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Hosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.  

Join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights….Watch for details to come!

4:30 – 5:45 p.m.: Pre-Event Festivities at Fenway Community Center

Families are invited to a festive kick off to the Tree Lighting at the FCC, where attendees can make holiday crafts, spend time with neighbors, and take photos with the Red Sox’s Wally and Tessie.

Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8, SMFA’s 46th Annual ART SALE, 230 The Fenway – with Opening Reception Friday, 6pm.

The School of Museum of Fine Art (SMFA) Sale is just a few weeks away! The SMFA Art Sale has been the leading contemporary art sale in New England since its creation in 1978. Offering a diverse collection of works across all mediums, the sale showcases nearly six decades of immensely talented students, alumni, faculty, and friends of SMFA and raises critical funds to support the financial aid needs of current SMFA students. RSVP here to attend the opening celebration on Friday, 12/6 at 6pm.

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

ONGOING

Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual zoom class) Join the City of Boston sponsored free Age Strong Chair Yoga virtual class. Repeats weekly on Mondays through June 16, 2025. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 11/20 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS 

City of Boston – Planning Department: The Article 80 Modernization Action Plan. The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and they want to hear from you! This is a generational opportunity and we encourage you to check out the Action Plan and share your feedback by November 20, 2024. These draft recommendations aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and timely development review process. Learn more and share your feedback by visiting the project page, submitting a comment letter, or filling out a survey. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 20 Charlesgate West, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 1241 Boylston Street,  112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

The good news this week is we won’t receive political ads for a while! Whatever your perspective on the election, life goes on, we continue with the daily business, and continue to make a world we want to live in. Please remember to participate locally and engage civically – we all benefit from those contributions.

Nov 11 Veterans Day

November 13 Fenway News 50th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 15 Beaver Moon – Full Super Moon

Nov 23 Fenway Cares Turkey Distribution

Nov 26 City Hall on the Go, Edgerly Plaza

Nov 28 Thanksgiving

Nov 29 Buy Nothing Day v Black Friday 

December 4 Fenway Tree Lighting

Every year, November 11th serves as a reminder to honor the service, sacrifice, and contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military. This date marks the end of World War I, when the Allied nations and Germany declared an armistice on November 11th, 1918, after four years of brutal conflict. The Boston City Council adopted a resolution in honor of the many that have served our country. To learn more about the history of Veteran’s day, visit: https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/history-of-veterans-day/ 

This week, The Fenway News  celebrates five decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news (see event details below). We encourage all to attend this celebratory event! 

We are pleased to continue our 5th year of partnering with Samuels & Associates and Fenway Cares to provide free holiday turkeys to Fenway families on November 23rd (details below). The form opens on November 11th – if you plan on celebrating the harvest at home with a turkey, make sure to sign up!

For those without a home, November is a lonely and dangerous time, but there is hope and help available. Looking for ways to help via volunteering or donations? Check out these links for Pine Street Inn; Winter Clothing Drive – The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (November 4- December 2) and Boston Public Library Spice Bank (November 1- April 15).

For this and more, read ahead.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, November 11th – 5th Annual Fenway Turkey Share sign up begins 

Thanks to the generosity of Samuels & Associates in partnership with Fenway Civic Association, Fenway Cares is excited to announce its 5th Annual Turkey Distribution (while quantities last) to Fenway residents this Thanksgiving.

Stop by Fenway Community Center(1282 Boylston St.) 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23rd to pick up a frozen turkey. Home delivery is an option for individuals requiring physical assistance.

Visit tinyurl.com/FenwayThanksgiving2024  after November 11th to reserve your order. Responses are due by Wednesday November 20th at noon.

Please note, this offer is only valid for residents of the Fenway; orders must be placed by email only (no phone calls). Limit 1 turkey per household.

Tuesday, November 12th – East Fenway Safety Meeting  5:00 p.m. at Morville House, 100 Norway Street

Join residents for a monthly Boston Police Community Meeting with Officer Evans at 5 p.m., November 12th at Morville House, 100 Norway Street. The meeting will take place in the conference room – all are invited to learn about and discuss any safety issues in the neighborhood.

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 – 9pm, KEEPING IT LOCAL: The Fenway News 50th Anniversary Celebration, at Kings Dining & Entertainment, 50 Dalton Street Boston, MA 

Celebrating 50 years of The Fenway News! Support your favorite source for local journalism for and by the community. This in-person event will be an evening to remember, filled with friendship, food, and fun. Connect with neighbors and the newspaper’s fans to look back on five decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news—and ahead to the next 50 years! Join in as FN honors Helen Cox, neighborhood icon and unflagging champion of The Fenway News for decades. Enjoy a delicious buffet and cash bar. Dress: festive casual – Follow this link for tickets!

Thursday, November 14, 3:30 pm on, The Boston Planning & Development Agency Board welcomes the public to attend the November 14, 2024 BPDA Board Meeting in a hybrid format.

Friday, November 15, 12-1 p.m., City Hall liaison – Maccon Bonner’s Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour at Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street

UPCOMING

Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m start, City of Boston Zoning Commission Hearing

Register for Zoom: bit.ly/BZCNov202024

On the agenda:

2024-2034 Wentworth Institute of Technology Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

Map Amendment Application No. 786

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)
Map Amendment Application No. 787
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

November 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,  CITY HALL ON THE GO: FENWAY-KENMORE Stopping by the new Edgerly Plaza by Whole Foods on Westland Ave

Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Ceremony– join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights….Watch for details to come!

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

ONGOING

Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual zoom class) Join the City of Boston sponsored free Age Strong Chair Yoga virtual class. Repeats weekly on Mondays through June 16, 2025. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 11/20 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS 

City of Boston – Planning Department: The Article 80 Modernization Action Plan. The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and they want to hear from you! This is a generational opportunity and we encourage you to check out the Action Plan and share your feedback by November 20, 2024. These draft recommendations aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and timely development review process. Learn more and share your feedback by visiting the project page, submitting a comment letter, or filling out a survey. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 20 Charlesgate West, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

 Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 

1241 Boylston Street, 112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

November is a most civic and social month. Time for the nation to cast its vote, honor our veterans, and, as we set back the clock and the days get shorter and darker, we bring light through social celebrations to kick-off the holiday season. Celebrate Thanksgiving rituals, be it Friendsgiving, A Day of Service, a family gathering, homecoming, or football and turkey! 

As we finally make it to the polls, take a moment to reflect on the power of your one vote. More often than thought, a few votes have changed an election outcome. Have your say, it’s your day.

POLLS OPEN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Massachusetts Voter Guide | BallotReady

November is Native American Heritage Month | Boston.gov

Nov 3 Daylight Savings Time ends

Nov 5 Election Day

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 15 Beaver Moon – Full Super Moon

Nov 28 Thanksgiving

Nov 29 Buy Nothing Day v Black Friday 

November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Generally, chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness. A red one conveys, “I love you.” White symbolizes truth or pure love. A yellow one indicates slighted love. 

For those without a home, November is a lonely and dangerous time, but there is hope and help available. Looking for ways to help via volunteering or donations? Check out these links for Pine Street Inn; Winter Clothing Drive – The Emerald Necklace Conservancy (November 4- December 2) and Boston Public Library Spice Bank (November 1- April 15).

This month, The Fenway News  celebrates five decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news (see event details below). 

And, a very interesting piece of news from October you may have missed: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum purchased the 62-unit apartment building adjacent to its new wing. Located at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow Street in Boston’s Fenway Court, the five-floor residential building now makes the museum, constructed as a 15th-century Venetian palace, a landlord for its tenants. The museum said its acquisition of the building was a move to safeguard the area from potential development that could threaten the current state of the museum’s surrounding area and the experience of visitors.

Thanks to all who turned up last Friday, November 1st for the inaugural street party at Edgerly Plaza. A wonderful example of civic engagement! The Fenway Civic Association’s Parks and Open Space Committee championed the idea several years ago to transform a lightly used roadway into a public plaza, increasing pedestrian safety and enhancing access to the adjacent Harry Ellis Dickson Park. The celebration had people dancing in the (former) street, and could later host City Hall on the Go. A great addition to the area. 

Boston Streets Cabinet Announces Installation of New Edgerly Plaza. Fenway Civic Association came to party with lots of Fenway friends who showed their line dancing talents, played games and generally had a good time in the new plaza.  We loved seeing our peeps from the FCDC, Fenway Community Center, Fenway Alliance, and Operation PEACE, Jay Livingstone and Maccon Bonner, along with the City’s transportation team. Enjoy the Plaza!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 a.m – 8 p.m., Election Day

Wednesday, November 6, Fenway Cares – see below for full details

Wednesday, November 6, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Free Day at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum To celebrate all of you who demonstrated your own civic leadership by voting, and to provide a place of joy, respite, and connection during a stressful election season, the Gardner Museum is offering free general admission to the community on Wednesday, November 6, the day after Election 2024.

Saturday, November 9, 7 p.m – 8:30 p.m.., Opening Reception – 51^st Anniversary Show “A Spot of Beauty”at Kaji Aso Studio, 40 St Stephen Street. RSVP administrator@kajiasostudio.com. This event is FREE and open to the public.

(for online program click here on Sunday, November 17th at 7pm)

UPCOMING

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 – 9pm, KEEPING IT LOCAL: The Fenway News 50th Anniversary Celebration, at Kings Dining & Entertainment, 50 Dalton Street Boston, MA 

Celebrating 50 years of The Fenway News! Support your favorite source for local journalism for and by the community. This in-person event will be an evening to remember, filled with friendship, food, and fun. Connect with neighbors and the newspaper’s fans to look back on five decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news—and ahead to the next 50 years! Join in as FN honors Helen Cox, neighborhood icon and unflagging champion of The Fenway News for decades. Enjoy a delicious buffet and cash bar. Dress: festive casual – Follow this link for tickets!

Thursday, November 14, 3:30 pm on, The Boston Planning & Development Agency Board welcomes the public to attend the November 14, 2024 BPDA Board Meeting in a hybrid format.

Friday, November 15, 12-1 p.m., City Hall liaison – Maccon Bonner’s Fenway/Kenmore Office Hour at Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street

Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 a.m start, City of Boston Zoning Commission Hearing

Register for Zoom: bit.ly/BZCNov202024

On the agenda:

2024-2034 Wentworth Institute of Technology Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

Map Amendment Application No. 786

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)
Map Amendment Application No. 787
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Institutional Master Plan (“IMP”)

November 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.,  CITY HALL ON THE GO: FENWAY-KENMORE Stopping by the new Edgerly Plaza by Whole Foods on Westland Ave

Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting  Ceremony– join us for this joyful annual event! Friends, elected officials, food, music, parade of lights….Watch for details to come!

Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway. 

ONGOING

Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Age Strong Chair Yoga (virtual zoom class) Join the City of Boston sponsored free Age Strong Chair Yoga virtual class. Repeats weekly on Mondays through June 16, 2025. 

Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

Next date: 11/6 – at 2 locations:

West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)

East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road

Food Distributions

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!  Volunteer

MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 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.

For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar. 

DEVELOPMENTS 

City of Boston – Planning Department: The Article 80 Modernization Action Plan. The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and they want to hear from you! This is a generational opportunity and we encourage you to check out the Action Plan and share your feedback by November 20, 2024. These draft recommendations aim to create a more predictable, transparent, and timely development review process. Learn more and share your feedback by visiting the project page, submitting a comment letter, or filling out a survey. 

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  

409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 20 Charlesgate West, 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”:

 Kenmore Hotel, Fenway Corners (West), Fenway Corners (North), Fenway Center, Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 819 Beacon Street, 

601 Newbury Street, 2 Charlesgate West, 165 Park Drive, 1400 Boylston Street, 

1241 Boylston Street, 112-114 Queensberry St, 109 Brookline Avenue

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood