Dear Members and Friends:

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 West virtual 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION

ELECTION INFO on MA website

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 UNIQLO  Everyone 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

Program includes Bach, Chopin and Schubert. Free & open to the public. In-person Limited Seating. RSVP administrator@kajiasostudio.com Also available on Livestream- CLICK HERE on Sept 15th @3pm

Sept. 15, 17 & 18 Fenway Park Concert 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.

ONGOING

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

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

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.

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.  

City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department

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Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024 register to vote- click here 

NOVEMBER

Make a Plan to Vote this November!

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION

Massachusetts Voter Guide | BallotReady

Offices on Ballot:

• Electors of President and Vice President
• U.S. Senator
• U.S. Representative
• Governor’s Councillor
• State Senator
• State Representative
• Register of Deeds
• Clerk of Courts
• County Commissioner (certain counties only)
• Additional local offices (certain cities & towns)

Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024

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

Meeting ID: 160 187 8333
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864

[Learn more about this event]

CONTACT

Camille Platt

camille.platt@boston.gov

(617) 918-4362

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

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

RSVP by email:  administrator@kajiasostudio.com (flyer below)

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!

ONGOING

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

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

Next date: 9/11 – 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.

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! 

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule  through the end of September, probably the last month for the Sox! / Fenway Park Concert Schedule with 3 dates in Sept.

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

Meeting ID: 160 187 8333
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864

[Learn more about this event]

CONTACT

Camille Platt

camille.platt@boston.gov

(617) 918-4362

DEVELOPMENTS BY STATUS:

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around! 

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

The end of August brings a lot of activity to the Fenway. 

Students return! Parking restrictions start Sunday, August 25:  Student move-in at local colleges and universities will require temporary parking restrictions in Boston from Sunday, August 25, through Monday, September 2, 2024. Follow this link to get details on parking restrictions by street, date and time: Traffic Advisory for 2024 Student Move-in | Boston.gov  

Many apartment leases turnover on September 1st – so expect to see the moving trucks, and associated traffic and trash for the next few weeks, and plan accordingly.

TIME TO VOTE! Tuesday, September 3, MA state primary election.  Polls will be open on that day from 7AM to 8PM.  Early in-person voting will be started on Saturday, August 24. Follow this link for details on where to vote, and a preview of your ticket. https://www.boston.gov/departments/election EVERY VOTE COUNTS.

Meanwhile, there’s still plenty to enjoy if you’re out-and-about during this wonderful weather, to catch a movie, flea market, dining al-fresco. 

SAVE THE DATE for the East Fenway Block Party on Wednesday, September 3rd. 

Need some help getting around? Maybe an e-bike is the answer! The Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program is an ARPA-funded pilot initiative providing a discount at the point of sale toward the purchase of an e-bike. The City plans to provide approximately 1,000 vouchers ranging from $800 to $2,400 to reduce the costs of purchasing an e-bike. Each recipient will also receive $150 toward the purchase of bicycle safety equipment. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the City of Boston, 18 years of age or older, and ONE of the following: Senior 60+, Adult with a chronic or permanent disability, or Income-eligible adult, who is at or below 40% AMI

Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill, and Fenway-Kenmore Liaison Office Hours Coffee Hours are hosted by your neighborhood liaison, Maccon Bonner. Please note: the Neighborhood location changes weekly. Check in the middle of each week for the upcoming neighborhood location.

At Fenway Park, the Red Sox have home games through the end of September, along with concerts in September. Could be the last time to catch a game this year!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, August 26, 8 p.m. start,  MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Sandlot,, 8/19; Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm; film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE

Wednesday, August 28, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

See ONGOING for full details. Also, volunteers welcome.

Thursday, August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park (*last class this season) Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle 

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Thursday, August 29, Coucilor Sharon Durkan – Summer Office Hours for Fenway – The Sipping Room (132 Jersey St) Book a 15 minute slot with your councilor using this online calendar.

Thursday, August 29, 6-7:30 p.m., City of Boston, Inspectional Services Department – 2024 Rodent Control Webinar virtual (see flyer) Boston has a new Rodent Action Plan that will attempt to deal city-wide with this health and safety issue. Get more info at the webinar.

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

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

Next date: 8/28 – 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.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

Help shape the future of the Boston Public Library Take the BPL Community Survey

UPCOMING

Tuesday, September 3, MA state primary election.  Polls will be open on that day from 7AM to 8PM. The last day to register to vote or to change party enrollment for that primary is Saturday, August 24. Early in-person voting will be available starting August 24.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 4th – East Fenway block party. We’ll have great food, awesome Berklee musicians, the cool Boston Police Ice cream truck, our best bud Wally, Operation PEACE will have family activities, and more. We’ll be looking for volunteers to help us party the East Fens way! Stay tuned – details to come.

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Fenway Civic AssociationUpdates from the Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

Before you know it, the lazy, hazy days of summer will be replaced by the hustle and bustle of fall, with September moving days just weeks away! Enjoy some late summer fun in the city, with a great array of outdoor offerings listed below.

The plaza at Lyrik (Parcel 12 – over the Mass Pike, along Mass Ave., between Boylston and Newbury) just opened to the public. With tons of public space to meet, seat & greet your friends, and a sky deck for viewing the sunsets – it will be interesting to see how this develops. Lyrik Back Bay

SHOUT OUT TO RAMLER PARK – Happy 20th Anniversary!!!

Ramler Park at 130 Peterborough was born from a great love of the neighborhood through the generous donation of land by the David & Dorothy Ramler family and the tireless work of local Fenway volunteer activists. This month marks the 20th year since the grand opening in August, 2004, when Mayor Menino cut the ribbon to officially open Ramler Park! We’re grateful to the Ramler family, Mayor Menino, Boston Parks, The Friends of Ramler Park, and all who helped create this haven. Keep the park at peak condition by donating to The Friends of Ramler Park.

Mayor Menino cuts the ribbon at Ramler Park’s opening ceremony, Aug 10, 2004

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, August 19, 8 p.m. start,  MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Parent Trap, 8/19; Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm; film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE

Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jazz at Ramler Park – Kenji Kikuchi and Friends

Free concert! Come experience wonderful jazz sounds in the park, lots of benches, or bring your blanket or lawn chair to relax and groove out. Rain date Thursday, Aug. 20 (if needed).

Tuesday, August 20, 8:00 – 9:45 p.m. Sunset Cinema: Bob Marley: One Love  Huntington Avenue Exterior at Forsyth Way (EX08) Free

Thursday, August 22, 6-8 p.m., City of Boston Planning Dept.- Berklee College of Music Task Force and Public Meeting (virtual). To discuss the recently filed IMP Amendment to add leased space at 1249 Boylston Street in Fenway and the associated Institutional Master Plan (IMP) Amendment. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public.  

How to Participate

Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/VPM-0822

Meeting ID: 161 048 2562
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 160 282 3355

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

Mondays, 8/19, & 8/26 MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. The Parent Trap, 8/19; The Sandlot, 8/26. Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm); film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE

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

Next date: 8/28 – 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.

Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle 

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

Help shape the future of the Boston Public Library Take the BPL Community Survey

UPCOMING

Thursday, August 29, Coucilor Sharon Durkan – Summer Office Hours for Fenway – The Sipping Room (132 Jersey St) Book a 15 minute slot with your councilor using this online calendar.

Thursday, August 29, 6-7:30 p.m., City of Boston, Inspectional Services Department – 2024 Rodent Control Webinar virtual (see flyer) Boston has a new Rodent Action Plan that will attempt to deal city-wide with this health and safety issue. Get more info at the webinar.

Tuesday, September 3, MA state primary election.  Polls will be open on that day from 7AM to 8PM. The last day to register to vote or to change party enrollment for that primary is Saturday, August 24. Early in-person voting will be available starting August 24.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 4th – East Fenway block party. We’ll have great food, awesome Berklee musicians, the cool Boston Police Ice cream truck, our best bud Wally, Operation PEACE will have family activities, and more. We’ll be looking for volunteers to help us party the East Fens way! Stay tuned – details to come.

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

News on delivery drivers and mopeds in the Fenway and Back Bay – this summer we’ve seen a preponderance of delivery drivers in the Fenway, some on unregistered vehicles, causing concerns for safety and a pushback from residents. The Boston Police are taking action, including a sweep on July 8th resulting in confiscation of 13 vehicles and two arrests. On Aug. 9, the police responded to a 911 call regarding a group of drivers ‘camping out’ on Peterborough Street adjacent to Ramler Park, and in private parking spaces, and advised drivers of registration laws, safety and trespassing issues, and were told to leave. The police advise calling 911 if you experience problems with drivers, so police can react in real time. Posting on 311 is too slow. See something, say something.

News: Berklee Files IMP Amendment to Lease, Renovate 1249 Boylston. (West Fens – former site of 2-level CVS pharmacy and Brigham & Women’s admin offices). If approved, Berklee College of Music will sign a 16-year lease (with an option to extend). The college proposes use for classrooms, dance studios, and support space, with an 1,800 SF ground-floor café, restaurant, gallery, or similar space with public access. Submit comments to the newly formed City of Boston Planning Office by Aug. 25; no public meetings are scheduled. Berklee’s projects a year to complete renovations, starting late 2024. The college launched a master planning process that will form the basis of a new 10-year IMP to be filed in 2026. For more information, or to submit a comment, visit https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/institutional-master-plans/higher-ed/berklee-college-of-music#c

News on Boston – Bowker Overpass bridge replacement and construction public information meeting – was held on July 11th. The work will begin in 2025, and will have a major impact on the Fens. View the presentation with project plans here.

Summer fun, music, movies, flea- and farmer’s markets, open streets – get it while you can. MUSIC: Berklee Summer in the City present hundreds of concert performances throughout the city. Ramler Park hosts the next concert on Aug. 20 MOVIES: MFA screens the Bob Marley biopic 8/20, Movie Mondays at 401 Park (new)! And Sunday Flea Markets at the Station – also the Charlesgate Farmer’s Market and Open Newbury (see ongoing)… a lot to get you out and about, and enjoy the summer. Check out the FENWAY NEWS for more calendar listings.

Help shape the future of the Boston Public Library! Take a quick survey and share your thoughts. The BPL is running a community survey to guide their future plans. Your feedback is essential in deciding how BPL can best serve our communities.

Click here to take BPL Community Survey

THE WEEK AHEAD

Mon, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 MOVIE MONDAYS on the lawn at 401 Park. (new!) Finding Nemo, 8/12; The Parent Trap, 8/19; The Sandlot, 8/26. Free popcorn 7:45–8:45pm); film at 8pm. Bring a blanket. Tickets at thefenway.com/events. FREE

Wednesday, 8/14 Fenway Cares (see ongoing below)

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

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

Next date: 8/14 – 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.

Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle 

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

UPCOMING

Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jazz at Ramler Park – Kenji Kikuchi and Friends

Free concert! Come experience wonderful jazz sounds in the park, lots of benches, or bring your blanket or lawn chair to relax and groove out.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – Coucilor Sharon Durkan

8/29: Fenway – The Sipping Room (132 Jersey St) Book a 15 minute slot with your councilor using this online calendar.

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:

There’s music in the air – free, fun, fabulous & fleeting… get it while you can. This Tuesday it’s the series finale for the Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park with a great headliner – Kaju Barfi – a fusion of beatboxing-Indian classical-Bollywood and familiar covers – not to be missed. Wednesday at Ramler Park, welcome back the fabulous International Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer. 

Concerts in Fenway Park have been filling the nights with people, sounds and traffic – do you have any feedback you want to share? Email us at Fenwaycivic@aol.com and we’ll bring your comments to the mitigation meeting.

Cranes are rising all around us, with no slowdowns in sight! The massive tower of the 2 Charlesgate West project was approved by the BPD against significant neighborhood opposition and concerns; and that’s only one of 48 projects in the Fenway listed on the City of Boston’s Planning Dept. website. Invest in those noise canceling headphones now, you’ll be needing them for the foreseeable future. As the neighborhood grows vertically, I hope to see you in the shadows, without getting swept away by the winds…

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IMP & MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETIC FACILITY PUBLIC MEETING

This is a Public meeting to discuss the recently filed Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) for the 2024-2034 IMP and the recently filed Project Notification Form (PNF) for the Multipurpose Athletics Facility project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.

How to Participate

Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link:
bit.ly/3Y2VQvO

Meeting ID: 160 186 5822
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.886

Tuesday, July 30th, 6:00 p.m., Series Finale! Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park featuring Kaju Barfi  39 Edgerly Road – 

Kaju Barfi presents a fusion of beatboxing mixed with Indian classical music, Bollywood, and familiar cover songs for a wide range of audiences. The group is led by Shivaraj Natraj, who represented India at Ravenna, Italy, in 2017, and is a vocalist for the band Project Mishram. The group includes famed Hindustani singers Reeshabh Purohit and Nandini Samanta, Japanese jazz keyboardist Hana Uwai, and sometimes featured violinist Pranav Swaroop. This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only. (see flyer)

Wednesday, July 31, 3:30 p.m., Fenway Cares Food Distribution and Healthcare (see Ongoing). Food for those in need, healthcare options, volunteer opportunities.

Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. – weather permitting – Jazz in July at Ramler Park  – International Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer A favorite performer here at Ramler, who comes to town with a new set with some old friends to deliver a great vibe under the summer sky – bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic and a friend for this chill eve! Tim Mayer will perform with a band he is honored to front, including Oscar Stagnaro, on bass, Gilson Schachnik on piano, and Mark Walker on drums.  It’s a free concert sponsored by Friends of Ramler Park.

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street vendors.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi

Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.

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

Next date: 7/31 – 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.

Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-nicole

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

UPCOMING

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS – Coucilor Sharon Durkan

8/29: Fenway – The Sipping Room (132 Jersey St) Book a 15 minute slot with your councilor using this online calendar.

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue, 262 St. Botolph St., 142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

“Board Approved”: 112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, Fenway Corners (West), these are recent approvals, there are more listed on the site. 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends,

The week is getting ahead of us at Fenway Civic, but there’s a lot going on to catch up with summer in full swing! The Fenway has lots going on, from new off-leash dog parks, to summer fitness classes and concerts. Take time to visit with a park ranger at the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Summer Sundays, awaken your senses at Mass Art Museum or join K-Pop night at MFA Boston. For this and more, read ahead.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park featuring the Dominic Nye Quartet

The Dominic Nye Quartet plays a mixed repertoire of classic jazz standards, original music, and songs reimagined in the style of jazz. The quartet bridges the gap between modern and traditional jazz styles to create a varied jazz experience for all to enjoy. Featuring the talents of Berklee students Héctor L. Falu Guzmán, Izzy Savides, Alexander Xhoja, and recent Berklee graduate Dominic Nye. Symphony Park is located at 39 Edgerly Road in the East Fenway

Wednesday, July 24th, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang at Symphony Park. Join neighbors for this 8-week series to learn the first 13 movements of yang style tai chi. This class is geared towards beginners.

Thursday, July 25th, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-michelle

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Thursday, July 25th, 7 p.m.  Grounded: Awaken your senses, Mass Art Museum, 621 Huntington Avenue

Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory journey through time at MAAM. During this ceremony, experience the activation of Katie Paterson’s artwork, To Burn, Forest, Fire which involves the burning of two incense sticks–one evoking the scents of the earth’s earliest forest and the other imagining the aroma of the last forest. 

Offered as a moment of calm and reflection, this olfactory artwork and contemplative experience seeks to remind us of humanity’s role in increasing levels of extinction around the globe.  This event is free, but registration is required. To reserve a spot, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grounded-awaken-your-senses-tickets-926199556807Friday, July 26th, 6-10 p.m. K-Pop night at MFA Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue

Join MFA Boston to celebrate the final weekend of the special exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” with K-Pop Night! Enjoy art making and dancing, then see ensembles worn by your favorite K-pop idols in “Hallyu!”.K-Pop Night is included with general admission. Admission is free for University Members with a valid ID from participating colleges and universities.

Sunday, July 28th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Olmsted Summer Sundays with a Visiting Park Ranger, 

Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway

 Stop by the Shattuck Visitor Center from 10AM to 4PM each Sunday this summer to meet a park ranger and learn about Olmsted’s “most important work,” the Emerald Necklace park system!

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street venders.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

Tuesdays through July 30th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park

39 Edgerly Road – This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only. (see flyer)

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi

Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.

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

Next date: 7/31 – 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.

Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

Parks Fitness: BCBS Chair Yoga with Michelle

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. 

Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

UPCOMING Wednesday , July 31, 6:30 p.m. Jazz in July at Ramler ParkInternational Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer (more info to come

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 262 St. Botolph St., Fenway Corners (West), Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue,  142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

Feel like splitting yourself into three pieces? Try to attend all these meetings at one time.

1. Monday, July 29th, 6 p.m. Northeastern University IMP and multipurpose athletic facility public meeting 

This is a Public meeting for the proposed Institutional Master Plan (IMP) for Northeastern University located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the recently filed Institutional Master Plan Notification Form (IMPNF) for the 2024-2034 IMP and the recently filed Project Notification Form (PNF) for the Multipurpose Athletics Facility project. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.

How to Participate: Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/3Y2VQvO

Meeting ID: 160 186 5822
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.886

2. Monday, July 29th 6 p.m. Beth Israel and Dana Farber Joint Task Force and Public Meeting

This is a Task Force Meeting for the proposed Institutional Master Plan for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, located in the Longwood Medical Area neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall Institutional Master Plan and the potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Task Force and the public.

How to Participate

Please register for the meeting using the following Zoom link: bit.ly/BethDanaTF

Meeting ID: 161 033 2716
Toll-Free Call-in Number: 833.568.8864

3. Monday July 29th 6 p.m. 500 Huntington Avenue Impact Advisory Group Meeting

The City of Boston Planning Department is hosting an Impact Advisory Group (IAG) Meeting for the 500 Huntington Avenue project located in Mission Hill. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the updated proposal. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A and comments from the general public

How to Participate

Register in advance: bit.ly/3Wor5Az

Toll-free call-in number: 833.568.8864
Meeting ID: 161 932 3504At this time, the Planning Department is continuing to host public meetings in a virtual setting for the health, safety, and accessibility of Boston residents. For more information and updates, visit bostonplans.org.Remembering Joan Daugirda: Long-term FCA member and artist Joan Daugirda passed away two weeks ago. To leave a tribute, visit: 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/joan-daugirda-obituary?id=55551043

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Dear Members and Friends:Due to the heat emergency, Fenway Cares food distributions and deliveries are canceled for 7/17. The MGB Community Care Van clinic will still take place at Morville House, 100 Norway Street from 2-5 p.m., so please drop in for your blood pressure and blood sugar screening. Learn more at: Community Care Van | Mass General Brigham Regular food distributions and deliveries resume 7/31.

Need a heat break? If you would like a sweet frozen treat this week, head to Symphony Park at 39 Edgerly Road on Thursday from 2-4 p.m., where members of Northeastern University’s City and Community Engagement will be sharing frozen lemonade. Information below:

Dear Members and Friends:

Hazardous Weather Conditions  This week, once again, the weather is the news. This Sunday through Tuesday Boston is under an excessive heat alert– expecting  temperatures in the high 90s, combined with high humidity. 

Please check on those near you who are vulnerable, such as elderly or those without air conditioning. Stay hydrated, and take precautions to avoid overheating. If you live in a hot space, make sure to get to a cooling center to bring your core temp down to normal, this is a serious issue for many people throughout Boston.Here are some web links with info and resources for dealing with the excessive heat:

City of Boston – general info on dealing with the heat

Places to keep cool – check out this page for information on Boston Centers for Youth & Families cooling centers; Pools and Tot Sprays map; State owned pools; Cooling Resources Map

Northeastern University is setting up Community Heat Breaks: when the city declares a heat emergency, stop by Carter Field or Forsyth St on campus to cool down. In partnership with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub, NEU is putting misters out and water at the Forsyth St location. At certain locations, they’ll have cool treats from Del’s Lemonade available. Follow @sustainablenu for the most up to date information.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park featuring Ariadne

39 Edgerly Road – Ariadne is a New Jersey-based musician who plays with a variety of different tones to shape her sound. Her influences include Stevie Wonder, Yebba, and Erykah Badu. Ariadne’s sound is contemporary R&B and neo-soul; her first single will be released this summer.. (see flyer)

Wednesday, July 17, 3:30 p.m., Fenway Cares Food Distribution and Healthcare (see Ongoing). Food for those in need, healthcare options, volunteer opportunities.

Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Swingin’ in Ramler Park (rain date 7/24) – Ron Reid’s Liberty Quartet (see flyer) Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough Street

Thanks to Berklee, City of Boston, Fenway Civic Association for this great annual event at Ramler! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, picnic, friend, and have a spectacular swingin’ time with us, look forward to seeing you there! *Rain Date* WE ARE WATCHING THE WEATHER and will report via email blast as well as Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RamlerParkBoston/ and website if postponing due to weather.

Thursday, July 18, 2-4 p.m., NEU Community Heat Break at Symphony Park

The event will last between 2 and 4pm. Del’s Frozen Lemonade will be handing out free sweet treats! Make sure you stop by.

ONGOING

Sundays through September 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Open Newbury Street 

Car-free experience on Newbury Street, with additional street venders.

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market

Under the Bowker Overpass at Comm Ave between Charlesgate East and West. 

Tuesdays through July 30th, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park

39 Edgerly Road – This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only. (see flyer)

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi

Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.

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

Next date: 7/17 – 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.

Thursdays through August 29, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-nicole

39 Edgerly Road – Free Chair Yoga class led by certified instructor, Michelle. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

Boston Parks Summer Guide

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

UPCOMING

Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Jazz in July at Ramler Park – International Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer (more info to come)

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 262 St. Botolph St., Fenway Corners (West), Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue,  142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood

Dear Members and Friends:

With the long summer days, it’s a great time to enjoy some wonderful outdoor events throughout the neighborhood and beyond. This weekend check out the two-day Tanabata Celebration at Symphony Park;  on Sunday, shop the Charlesgate Farmer’s Market or stroll along Open Newbury Street; the Tuesday Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park starts this week; exercise classes resume this week after the holiday break, and save the 17th for the Swingin’ in the Fens concert at Ramler Park – there are many other offerings throughout the city listed on the Boston Parks Summer Guide.

Feedback wanted…

Red Sox concert season is underway. The Fenway Park Neighborhood Concert Committee is reviewing concert mitigation and impact reports. If you have comments to forward, please write to fenwaycivic@aol.com and we will make sure they are shared with the committee.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Saturday-Sunday, July 6, 7 p.m., and July 7, 1-5 p.m., Kaji Aso Studio presents TANABATA Celebration 2024 – two events – two locations – two days – Art, Music & Poetry, and Japanese Cultural Performances. Kaji Aso – Tanabata 2024 

• TANABATA 2024 | Kaji Aso Studio

Tuesdays, starts 7/9 – through 7/30, 6:00 p.m., Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park

This series is presented by the Fenway Civic Association and the Friends of Symphony Park in collaboration with Berklee College of Music. The concerts are free and open to the public. Fair weather only.

Thursday July 11, 6:00 p.m., Boston – Bowker Overpass bridge replacement and construction public information meeting

This is a Mass Department of Transportation virtual meeting, to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. This project will have significant consequences for the Charlesgate portion of the Muddy River.

ONGOING

Sundays through October 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market 

The Muddy Water Initiative hosts a farmers market featuring local farms, bakers, chefs and vendors for fresh produce, seafood, meat, chicken, and eggs, prepared and cooked foods. Located under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East and Charlesgate West. 

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July, Free Tai Chi

Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang.

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

Next date: 7/17 – 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.

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Chair Yoga at Symphony Park

https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-bcbs-chair-yoga-nicole

TChair Yoga with Michelle in Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Repeats each Thursday until August 29. Participate in a free fitness class offered by a certified instructor. Classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blu

e Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule. 

UPCOMING

Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Swinging in Ramler Park (rain date 7/24) – Ron Reid’s Liberty Quartet (see flyer)

2024 EVENTS | The Friends of Ramler Park

Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Jazz in July at Ramler Park  (rain date tba) – International Jazz Quartet featuring Tim Mayer (more info to come)

DEVELOPMENTS – ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 262 St. Botolph St., Fenway Corners (West), Boston University – Warren Towers Renovation, 409 Huntington Avenue,  142-146 St. Mary’s Street 

See you around!

Fenway Civic Association

Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood