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!!!
FCA’s Annual Holiday Tree Lightingwas a heartwarming event on a cold but festive evening! The community turned outwell 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.
Now through 12/13, Northeastern University Latinx Center’sHoliday 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 Drivedrop 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
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.
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 Streethas 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 LightingHosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.
6 PM – The official Fenway Tree Lighting begins!Join Mayor Wu, Fenway representatives, and neighbors, enjoy performances fromBoston 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 toThe 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 benefitFenway 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 theFenway 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 withMBTA 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 LightingHosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.
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
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.
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 theWampanoagTribe, 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.
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 withMBTA 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 LightingHosted outside of the Kelleher Rose Garden, across from 77 Park Drive.
6 PM – The official Fenway Tree Lighting begins! Hear from elected officials and neighborhood representatives, enjoy performances fromBoston 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 toThe 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 theFenway 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.
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 sponsoredfree 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
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.
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.
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 newEdgerly 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.
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
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.
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.
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 celebratesfive 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!
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.
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 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!
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, 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: 11/20 – 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.
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.
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.
This month, The Fenway News celebratesfive 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 Museumpurchased 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– 51st 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.
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!
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, 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.
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)
Fenway Civic Association 