We invite you to join the City’s Transportation Team in its launch of Edgerly Road Plaza, located in front of Whole Foods, 15 Westland Avenue.
Dip in for a bit of line dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders, listen to music from Sofia Sunshine, or experience some crafts and games along with light refreshments.
Everyone is welcome – come and bring a friend! For more details, see the below flyer. Thanks to partners at Berklee College of Music, Fenway Alliance, Fenway Community Center, Fenway CDC, Northeastern University, and Whole Foods Symphony for supporting this celebration!
Dear Members and Friends: Sorry this was stuck in our outbox for a day!
Participating in elections is one of the key freedoms of American life.Vote by mail, in-person early voting, and on election day at the polls, there are multiple options to cast your vote. Need more information? Follow this link for voter info.
As a civic organization, we urge citizens to be engaged and informed. A great way to stay engaged is by volunteering; whether you help out on a food-share, community clean-up, or other civic event, there are many opportunities to be part of the solution and positively impact your community. Feeling motivated to meet-up? Come on out this Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to join Fenway Young Professionals and our City Hall liaison, Maccon Bonner at an after-hours network event at Trillium Fenway.
Being informed is easy when you’re engaged with your neighbors, involved in local events, meeting your local representatives at coffee hours, office hours, or public events, and keeping up with local news. This month, The Fenway News celebratesfive decades of community-supported, hyperlocal news (see event details below). The Fenway News is published monthly by the Fenway News Association, Inc., a community-owned corporation dedicated to community journalism. If you’d like to volunteer to write, edit, photograph, distribute, or sell ads, please contact The Fenway News, PO Box 230277, Astor Station Boston, MA 02123 fenwaynews@gmail.comfenwaynews.org.
Your voicehelps to shape our community; right now you can weigh in on these two surveys: the 2024 Fenway Park Concert Series Feedback for your comments on how the concerts impacted our neighborhood; and the Boston Community Health Collaborative Survey about community health priorities, access to care, availability of resources to support physical and mental health and well-being.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. start, City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #1197 To discuss amending the City of Boston Code of Ordinances Chapter VII Section 7-4.10 “Regulating Restrictions on Park Frontages” The Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will also be recorded. For more information follow this link.
Tuesday, October 29, doors open at 5:30 p.m., Red Sox Neighborhood Meeting Ford Clubhouse at Fenway Park (enter at 72 Brookline Avenue) A look back at 2024, a look ahead to 2025 and discussion on local transportation matters. Light ballpark fare/refreshments to be served.
Wednesday, October 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., City Hall Liaison- After Hours Networking with Maccon Bonner – at Trillium Fenway
Maccon wants to meet you! Want to know what City Hall is doing for Fenway/Kenmore neighborhoods? Or have some questions or concerns for the Mayor’s office? Join this event with Fenway Young Professionals and Samuels & Associates for a casual meet and greet and networking opportunity with our neighborhood liaison to City Hall. Free snacks and cash bar at Trillium Fenway, at 401 Park Drive.
Thursday, October 31, Halloween – ghosts and goblin, ghouls and beast, have a fun and safe trick-or-treat!
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 ofThe 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!
Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree LightingCeremony– 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
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.
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.
Berklee College of Music – Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
One of the scariest days of the year fast approaches, and there is also Halloween!! In the spooky spirit of fun, on Saturday, Oct. 26, Fenway Park will host a free afternoon of trick-or-treat on the field, followed by a paid movie screening on the monster screen of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (watch for our free movie ticket giveaway!). And on Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day arrives! Please make sure you get to the polls. Beyond the Presidential choice, there are other important election choices and ballot questions. We sincerely encourage your participation. You still have time to register, up until October 26th!
Turning to hyper-local events, please consider taking these two surveys: the 2024 Fenway Park Concert Series Feedback for your comments on how the concerts impacted our neighborhood–; and the Boston Community Health Collaborative Survey about community health priorities, access to care, availability of resources to support physical and mental health and well-being. By taking this quick, confidential survey, you’ll help guide health initiatives in our community and contribute towards making Boston a healthier city for all. And looking ahead, join in celebration of 50 years of The Fenway News, what an amazing accomplishment!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, October 21, 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.
Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., City Hall on the Go: Fenway-Kenmore
At the Target store, 1341 Boylston Street. Come and get your business done! City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you. No cash payments accepted.
Wednesday, October 23, 3:30p.m. ‘til done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
and MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m (full details below in ongoing)
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm, Improving Boston’s Development Review Process –Read the Action Plan + Share Feedback (virtual meeting)
The Planning Department has been working over the past year to improve the development review process, and wants your feedback on the draft recommendations. There are two upcoming public meetings, both with identical content, where you can hear about the draft recommendations included in the Action Plan, and ask City staff any questions you may have. Register today to attend one of our upcoming virtual meetings by clicking on a meeting link below:
Tuesday, October 29, doors open at 5:30 p.m., Red Sox Neighborhood Meeting Ford Clubhouse at Fenway Park (enter at 72 Brookline Avenue) A look back at 2024, a look ahead to 2025 and discussion on local transportation matters. Light ballpark fare/refreshments to be served.
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 ofThe 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!
Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fourth Annual Army-Navy Football Game, at Roberto Clemente Field, 400 The Fenway.
ONGOING
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 10/23 – at 2 locations:
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! 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.
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.
Berklee College of Music – Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
We hope everyone is ready for the long weekend and the upcoming Opening Our Doors celebration of the Fenway Cultural District on Monday, Oct. 14, with art exhibits, performances, nature and historical walks, art activities, open houses and more. Early voting locations have been announced by the city – get your voting plan in place! And Ryan Woods day has been announced to celebrate Commissioner Woods’ service at Boston Parks and Recreation.
And don’t miss the announcement below calling for volunteer artists to help install the street mural at New Edgerly Plaza October 18, 20, and 21!
Friday October 18th + October 21-22: Call for volunteers
Calling community artists! In collaboration with the Boston Transportation Department, Culture House will be installing an exciting new street mural as part of the New Edgerly Plaza project.
Volunteers are welcome to assist in chalking out the mural, priming, and painting, with work to take place on Friday, October 18th (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) , Monday, October 21st ( 9 a.m.-3 p.m.), and Tuesday, October 22 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.).
We are seeking 2-3 volunteers each day – work is weather-dependent and will be rescheduled in event of rain.
Interested in helping out? Write to Fenwaycivic@aol.com with your name, phone number, and availability, and we will make sure you receive more information.
Friday, October 18th: 12-1 p.m. Coffee Hours with Maccon Bonner, Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street, 02215
Wednesday, October 23rd: 10-11:30 a.m. Have important city business but can’t get to city Hall? Visit City Hall On The Go outside of Target, 1341 Boylston Street: City Hall On The Go Truck
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 include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
October 29th, 5:30 p.m.: Red Sox Community Meeting at Ford Clubhouse at Fenway Park on Tuesday, October 29. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and light ballpark fare will be served.
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.
Berklee College of Music – Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
This Wednesday, get updates on the the Back Bay Fens Pathways Project – focusing on the Evans Way bridge area, or attend a free seminar at the BPL on Housing Initiatives in Boston. Coming soon: the annual Opening Our Doors celebration of the Fenway Cultural District on Monday, Oct. 14, with art exhibits, performances, nature and historical walks, art activities, open houses and more.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, October 9, 3:30p.m. ‘til done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
and MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic – 2-5 p.m (full details below in ongoing)
Wednesday, October 9, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm, Updates on the Back Bay Fens Pathways project from City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department
A community zoom meeting,to share progress on the Evans Way Bridge portion of the project. Join the zoom meeting here: bit.ly/EvansWayBridge (see flyer below)
Wednesday, October 9, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay is sponsoring a free educational forum Ensuring Everyone Has a Home in MA: Bold City and State Initiatives at the Copley Boston Public Library,
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.
The Muddy River watershed reaches across Boston, Brookline, and Newton, and contributes significant amounts of pollution to the Charles River. The Charles River Watershed Associationstarted a community-led visioning process to educate, inform and formulate a plan of action to clean up and improve the Muddy. To view the last two recorded sessions, or learn more about their initiative, visit the website.
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.
Berklee College of Music – Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF)
Last Monday the FCA held a public discussion on the question: How will the City of Boston protect its parks? There was a large turnout and robust discussion, however many questions were left unanswered. Later in the week, Mayor Wu announced the appointment of Kairos Shen as the City’s new Chief of Planning. We hope Mr. Shen will respect and protect our valuable parkland assets, and work to fulfill the campaign promises made by Mayor Wu for a greener, more efficient, more equitable city for generations to come.
A positive model of environmental action: The Muddy River has gone through major renovation and enhancement work. Last year, the CRWA started a community-led visioning process to find a way to clean it up. They’ve been hard at work understanding the watershed conditions, the major sources of pollution, and how the watershed may experience climate change. This October 1st, attend the webinar Muddy River: Heart of Fenwayto hear what’s been learned and what you can do to impact the future of the Muddy River watershed.
Fall in Fenway is a thing of beauty. Trees put on a colorful performance, the weather is good for a walk in the park, a flea-market, a farmer’s market, al-fresco dining, and on Monday, October 14, enjoy the annual Opening Our Doors celebration of the Fenway Cultural District – with art exhibits, performances, nature and historical walks, art activities, open houses and more. For ongoing cultural events, check the ArtsBoston calendar.
The Muddy River watershed reaches across Boston, Brookline, and Newton, and contributes significant amounts of pollution to the Charles River. You probably don’t realize this, but much of the water making it’s way into the Muddy is coming from storm water run-off and illicit and leaky sewage pipes all throughout the watershed. We can clean it up, but we need widespread public support. That’s where you come in! Last year, the Charles River Watershed Association started a community-led visioning process with several meetings and webinars to date. The purpose of the meetings is to educate, inform and discuss what can be done, and to formulate a plan of action. All concerned members of the public are invited to help envision how to move forward. Watch the Sept 26 webinar recording here. And/or follow this link to register for the October 1 meeting. Do you think we can ever swim in the Charles? Well, we’d need to fix the Muddy first! Let’s fully restore the Muddy. If you like this idea – help spread the word and attend the webinar. Is it too big a task? Is it too expensive to fix? “When there are enough people who care, the money materializes.” –Emily Norton CRWA
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.
UPCOMING
A few updates on the Back Bay Fens Pathways project from
City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department
Geotechnical Borings – starting Sept. 30, to take approximately 1 week to complete.
SAVE THE DATEWednesday, October 9, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm, community zoom meeting, to share progress on the Evans Way Bridge portion of the project.
FYI – The Emerald Necklace Conservancy will be inventorying trees in the Back Bay Fens and Charlesgate the week of Sept. 30
October 9, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay is sponsoring a free educational forum Ensuring Everyone Has a Home in MA: Bold City and State Initiativesat the Copley Boston Public Library,
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
Nov. 5 Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
DEVELOPMENTS
Article 80 development review process. What is it, how is it changing? Have questions? Visit the City of Boston website which presents Mayor Wu’s vision and how the Planning Department is working to modernize the development review process.
We all know the Fenway is an incredible place to live, work and visit; and with all its charms and assets, the Fenway is a magnet for development. How can we have sustainable growth that respects, protects and enhances our natural assets, which form the basis of this urban oasis? The Back Bay Fens was born of a vision to serve the public as the city inevitably grows – a natural space providing equal access to air, light, healthy recreation and natural beauty to an increasingly stressed and dense urban environment. The Back Bay Fens is a living asset we must constantly care for.
Since its inception, the Back Bay Fens has needed and received city protection. The recent wave of development is challenging the current protections. How can we ensure the Fens not only survives, but thrives? This is why we invite you to join us in conversation this Monday night.
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston St, enter from Jersey Street.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fenway’s parks and open spaces, recent threats to their protection, and work underway to address their protection. A presentation will be followed by discussion and an opportunity to hear from city representatives. All are welcome for this public discussion.
Wednesday, September 25, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
and –MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic, 2 – 5 p.m. (full details in ONGOING section below)
Thursday, September 26, 6-9PM, Love The Fenway, Fenway Community Center. Celebrate and support the Fenway Community Center at their annual fundraiser event! Click here for ticket information.
Friday-Sunday Sept. 27-29 Red Sox baseball last 3 regular home games this season.
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.
Check out the ArtsBoston calendar, a nonprofit site dedicated to supporting the arts. You’ll be amazed by the variety of arts/performance/exhibits around town. This great calendar allows you to search by a range of options: date/venue/accessibility and more… take a look and see what’s happening!
UPCOMING
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
A few updates on the Back Bay Fens Pathways project from
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
Nov. 5 Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
DEVELOPMENTS
Article 80 development review process. What is it, how is it changing? Have questions? Visit the City of Boston website which presents Mayor Wu’s vision and how the Planning Department is working to modernize the development review process.
It still feels like summer, which is great for getting out and about to enjoy a few in-person opportunities this week; enjoy the MFA for free this Saturday, thanks to UNIQLO; a classical piano concert on Sunday at Kaji Aso Studio, meet with Maccon, our City Hall Liaison this coming Friday, then head to the Victory Gardens next Saturday for the annual Fens Fest!
On Thursday, join the 20 Charlesgate Westvirtual meeting to learn about the renovation of an historic lodging house. Two non-profit Boston-based affordable housing developers, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (the Planning Office) and Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC), have purchased Our Lady’s Guild House (OLGH), in order to preserve the building as permanent affordable housing in the Fenway neighborhood.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fenway’s parks and open spaces, recent threats to their protection, and work underway to address their protection. A presentation will be followed by discussion and an opportunity to hear from city representatives.
And finally, make a plan to vote before polling day, November 5, 2024.
Please scroll down for more information on important dates, and links to the official MA election website. Note, there will be ballot issues as well, so it makes sense to prepare by knowing your polling location or mail in options; and reading through the ballot questions in advance. For a sample ballot, visit Massachusetts Voter Guide | BallotReady. As you well know, every election directly impacts our lives, our community, our families and our future. Get engaged, be informed, and participate to get the government you want.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Offers Free Admission Day with UNIQLOEveryone is welcome—join in for an art-making activity, the newly reopened Arts of Japan galleries, Japanese Taiko Drumming performances, and more!
Sunday, September 15, 3 p.m., KAJI ASO STUDIO 50th Anniversary Concert Series presents Oscar Jiang, pianist
Sept. 15, 17 & 18 Fenway ParkConcert Schedule– 3 dates left this season. Congrats to the lucky FCA member ticket winners!Red Sox baseball no more regular home games this season.
Thursday, September 19, 06:00 – 07:30 PM, 20 CHARLESGATE WEST
Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting
For the small project at 20 Charlesgate West The proposed Our Lady’s Guild House (“OLGH”) project by Fenway CDC and the Planning Office for Urban Affairs includes the complete renovation and modernization of a 140-room lodging house into an 86-unit rental building in the Kenmore Square neighborhood. This Project is the culmination of years of advocacy on behalf of residents to purchase the building and return it to its original mission of providing affordable housing. The 6-story elevator building will include 22 enhanced permanent supportive housing Single Room Occupancy (“SRO”) apartments, 45 studio apartments, 19 one-bedroom apartments, a community room with kitchen and storage, an office, lounge, laundry facilities, other ancillary spaces, and bicycle parking. FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE, SCROLL DOWN TO DEVELOPMENT SECTION.
Friday, September 20th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Fenway/Kenmore Office Hours with Mayor Wu’s neighborhood liaison, Maccon Bonner, Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.
Saturday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. – 3p.m. Fens Fest at the Fenway Victory Gardens (located in the meadow). Come celebrate the end of the growing season at this annual harvest festival! There will be entertainment, food, and awards presented for various categories to the gardeners. It is the best way to end the growing season–with your neighbors, friends, and new friends! Prospective gardeners welcome.
Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West.
Check out the ArtsBoston calendar, a nonprofit site dedicated to supporting the arts. You’ll be amazed by the variety of arts/performance/exhibits around town. This great calendar allows you to search by a range of options: date/venue/accessibility and more… take a look and see what’s happening!
Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution
Next date: 9/25 – at 2 locations:
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! 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.
UPCOMING
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 23, 6-8pm, FCA presents an in-person, public meeting on: Parks and Public Space Protection in the Fenway, at the Fenway Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Fenway’s parks and open spaces, recent threats to their protection, and work underway to address their protection. A presentation will be followed by discussion and an opportunity to hear from city representatives.
Wednesday, September 25, 5-7 p.m., Taste of The Fenway, Van Ness Street. Taste of The Fenway supports the programs and services of Fenway CDC.
Thursday, September 26, 6-9PM, Love The Fenway, Fenway Community Center’s annual fundraiser
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
A few updates on the Back Bay Fens Pathways project:
Geotechnical Borings will be taken starting Sept. 23, and take approximately 1 week to complete.
The next community meeting is expected early – mid October to share progress on the Evans Way Bridge portion of the project.
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024
Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
DEVELOPMENTS
Article 80 development review process. What is it, how is it changing? Have questions? Visit the City of Boston website which presents Mayor Wu’s vision and how the Planning Department is working to modernize the development review process.
Thursday, September 19, 06:00 – 07:30 PM, 20 CHARLESGATE WEST
Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting
This is a virtual Public Meeting for the small project at 20 Charlesgate West, located in the Fenway, to discuss the Small Project Review Application received August 26, 2024. The meeting will include a presentation by the developer followed by questions and comments from the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/3X6ODsx
Thanks for making the East Fens Block Party such a success, way to go party people! You totally made the block rock. Check out our updated website with a ton of amazing photos (just a few below, we can’t resist). All photos courtesy of ReprezentU LLC @ReprezentULLC.com https://www.reprezentullc.com/.
We are so grateful to our sponsors Lyrik – Samuels & Associates; Suffolk Construction; Boston Red Sox (Wally!!); Operation P.E.A.C.E. Boston; Berklee College of Music; Northeastern University City and Community Engagement; Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston Police Department; Fenway Civic Association; Fenway Community Development Corporation; Boston Rhythm Riders; Church Park Apartments; Whole Foods Symphony; CVS Pharmacy Fenway. Thanks for being good friends.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Saturday, September 7, 6-8 p.m., Reception with the Artist – Gary Tucker, for his Solo Exhibition “My Backyard- The Muddy River” at KAJI ASO STUDIO 40 St. Stephen Street, East Fens. Free & open to the public
Sunday, September 8, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street *EXTENDED ONE MORE WEEK* will be the last for this season. Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors. Looks like great weather for a stroll.
Wednesday, September 11, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution and MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic, 2-5 p.m. (See ONGOING section below for full details)
Thursday, September 12, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., City Hall To Go: Fenway-Kenmore at the Peterborough Senior Center 42 Peterborough Street. All the city services brought to you! See a full list of services by following this link: City Hall To Go: Fenway-Kenmore | Boston.gov
Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Offers Free Admission Day with UNIQLO Everyone is welcome—join in for an art-making activity, the newly reopened Arts of Japan galleries, Japanese Taiko Drumming performances, and more!
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.
UPCOMING
Friday, September 20th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Fenway/Kenmore Office Hours with Mayor Wu’s neighborhood liaison, Maccon Bonner, Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston Street. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.
Saturday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. – 3p.m. Fens Fest at the Fenway Victory Gardens (located in the meadow). Come celebrate the end of the growing season at this annual harvest festival! There will be entertainment, food, and awards presented for various categories to the gardeners. It is the best way to end the growing season–with your neighbors, friends, and new friends! Prospective gardeners welcome.
Check out the ArtsBoston calendar, a nonprofit site dedicated to supporting the arts. You’ll be amazed by the variety of arts/performance/exhibits around town. This great calendar allows you to search by a range of options: date/venue/accessibility and more… take a look and see what’s happening!
Article 80 development review process. What is it, how is it changing? Have questions? Visit the City of Boston website which presents Mayor Wu’s vision and how the Planning Department is working to modernize the development review process.
Thursday, September 19, 06:00 – 07:30 PM, 20 CHARLESGATE WEST
Public Meeting | Virtual Meeting
This is a virtual Public Meeting for the small project at 20 Charlesgate West, located in the Fenway, to discuss the Small Project Review Application received August 26, 2024. The meeting will include a presentation by the developer followed by questions and comments from the public.
How to Participate
Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/3X6ODsx
Fenway Civic Association 