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

Dear Members and Friends:

Thanks for attending The Annual FCA Rose Garden Picnic last Tuesday. We are so grateful to our park partners, business community donors, volunteers, neighbors and our elected officials who support this event, and to all who attended to make the evening so special. 

Celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, and at many events throughout the week.

This week we’ll have the first of two important development meetings centering on the West Fens- a new proposal for housing at 112-114 Queensberry (this Tues 6/18), and in July, an ongoing discussion on a tower proposal at 2 Charlesgate West (date changed to Monday 7/1), abutting the Back Bay Fens. Your input is highly valued, important, and meaningful in shaping our neighborhood. Please see details below in the Development section.

July is full of music as Kaji Aso Studio hosts a Two-day Star Festival of music (and art) on 7/6 and 7/7; the Sunset Concert Series at Symphony Park begins on 7/9; and the ever fabulous Swingin’ in the Fens returns to Ramler Park on 7/17.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, June 18, 5-7:30 p.m.; this project scheduled for 5:45 p.m. – Boston Civic Design Commission Design Committee – 2 Charlesgate West meeting link

BCDC meeting to discuss the public realm impacts of major projects currently being reviewed by the BPDA, this meeting is from the DESIGN perspective. Commission meetings are open to the public. 

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m., BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry (details in DEVELOPMENT section). A 6-story housing development.

JUNETEENTH – Wednesday, June 19 

Check out the celebrations in Boston from City of Boston links: Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston  See what’s offered by the Boston Juneteenth Committee: 2024 Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance ; Check out the  EMBRACE IDEAS FESTIVAL;

The MFA is hosting an open house Juneteenth | Museum of Fine Arts Boston; and local colleges are hosting many events as well. Celebrate our history and find what’s moving us all ahead on this important holiday.

Wednesday, June 19 at 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tai Chi at Symphony Park (see ONGOING)

Wednesday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. ‘til done., Fenway Cares Food Distributions (and MGH/MGB clinic 2-5 p.m. at Morville House) (see ONGOING)

Thursday, June 20, 10-11 a.m., Chair Yoga at Symphony Park (see ONGOING)

ONGOING

June is Pride Month, check out the City’s Pride page with links to celebrations, events, and LGBTQ+ community resources throughout the month! 

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July (no class on July 3rd), 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: 6/19 – 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

Thursdays – Park Fitness: Chair 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, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule 11 concert dates are posted, first concert date is June 20th. 

UPCOMING

Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market Opening Day 

The market will be held on Sundays, 11a.m.-2 p.m.,  June 23 – October 13

The Muddy Water Initiative will host a farmers market at Charlesgate Park featuring local farms, bakers, chefs and vendors such as Dick’s Market Garden for fresh produce, Captain Madden’s Seafood and Cape Ann Fresh Catch for fresh fish, Top Shelf Cookies, Azuluna Foods for meat, chicken, and eggs, and prepared and cooked foods from Samosa Man and Dumpling Daughter. About 30 vendors are expected.

Located under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East and Charlesgate West with easy access from the Fenway and Kenmore Square. 

The Grand Opening will feature performers from Berklee and other festivities!

Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fenway Safety Walk follow the link for full details and to RSVP. A great opportunity to join Councilor Durkan, Senator Brownsberger, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation for a safe streets neighborhood walk-around. Stroll the state-owned roadways in the Fenway to identify needed safety improvements and share resident feedback.

DATE CHANGED TO Thursday, July 1st, Virtual Meeting – BPDA hosts Joint IAG and public meeting, 2 Charlesgate West (large residential and commercial project requesting exemptions) (details in DEVELOPMENT section).

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

Tuesdays, 7/9 – 7/30, 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.

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

DEVELOPMENTS – BPDA ACTIVE PROJECTS

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m., BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry 

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m.,BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry. 

(former location of single-story Queensberry laundry building)

How to Participate Register in advance for this meeting:
bit.ly/4aFGznH

Meeting ID: 160 494 7637
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864 

Fenway CDC proposes to develop the 112-114 Queensberry site into a building six stories above grade and one story partially below grade; with 24 units of housing affordable (in perpetuity) to individuals and households at or below 30% and 60% of area median income. A mix of studios and one-bedrooms for single people, couples, and small families. No parking will be provided onsite. For full details on this project, check out the BDPA site here.

The rendering (above) shows the lower level entrance from Ipswich Street.

Monday, July 1, 6-8:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting – Joint IAG and public meeting, 2 Charlesgate West (large residential and commercial project)

Project description from the BPDA project page:

2 Charlesgate West | Boston Planning & Development Agency

The Proposed Project consists of approximately 290,000 square feet. Proposal to include 406 residential units, 2,860 SF retail at the Ipswich Street level and indoor bike parking for 408 bikes. The Proponent is proposing the Project to provide 61 units (15%) of on site affordable housing units exceeding the City of Boston’s applicable IDP requirements. There is no onsite parking planned for the Project. A new publicly accessible open stair and enclosed public elevator is proposed, joining Ipswich Street with Boylston Street and providing access to the Back Bay Fens.

MEETING INFORMATION:

This is a virtual joint Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and public meeting for the proposed 2 Charlesgate West project located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the IAG and public.

How to Participate

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

Meeting ID: 161 722 2542
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864

Below: a shot from the public presentation shows a rendering from Boylston Street side

COMMENTARY

Below: An unauthorized rendering from a local architect imagines the tower (in white) in a wider context (from height and massing as presented in first meeting):

The documents page has recordings of the meetings which include presentations and public comments: https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/2-charlesgate-west

The April 4th public review meeting was attended by over 50 people, many of whom voiced concerns on the project not being compliant with the established zoning and Parks Ordinances, potential detrimental effects from the height and massing including increased wind at critical pedestrian routes, shadows on parklands, increased stress on existing neighborhood transportation and congestion problems, and deterioration of Parks Ordinance protections established for this very reason. A separate Boston Design Commission meeting had commissioners asking for improvements. 

BPDA PROJECTS IN THE FENWAY

“Under Review”:  112-114 Queensberry St, 2 Charlesgate West, 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:

The Annual FCA Rose Garden Picnic is this Tuesday at 6pm – weather looks great, park is looking fabulous, we can’t wait to see you at the Back Bay Fens, outside the Kelleher Rose Garden. Enjoy the food, music, flowers and friends who’ll be there!

Lots of activity in our parks this week: mid-week, stay fit with exercise classes at Symphony Park. On Friday, join Mayor Wu at the Neighborhood Coffee Hour at the Back Bay Fens Rose Garden (details below). And on Saturday, there’s an afternoon of Porchfest at various locations. Our neighborhood is truly a walkable feast!

There are two important development virtual meetings centering on the West Fens – a new proposal for housing at 112-114 Queensberry (Tues 6/18), and an ongoing discussion on a tower proposal at 2 Charlesgate (Thurs 6/27), abutting the Back Bay Fens. Your input is highly valued, important, and meaningful in shaping our neighborhood. Please see details below in the Development section.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, June 11 6-8 p.m., FCA Rose Garden Picnic

Music, food, flowers, friends – spring at the Rose Garden… magical! See flyer.

Wednesday, June 12 at 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tai Chi at Symphony Park (see ONGOING)

Thursday, June 6, 10-11 a.m., Chair Yoga at Symphony Park (see ONGOING)

Friday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a..m.,  Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hour,  Back Bay Fens (near Kelleher Rose Garden) across from 73 PARK DRIVE

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour is a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space in our neighborhood. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express. Full details here: Neighborhood Coffee Hours – Fenway / Kenmore | Boston.gov

Saturday, June 15, noon – 4:30 p.m., Fenway Porchfest

Fenway Porchfest coming your way! For details visit: https://www.fenwayporchfest.org/

ONGOING

June is Pride Month, check out the City’s Pride page with links to celebrations, events, and LGBTQ+ community resources throughout the month! 

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July (no class on July 3rd), 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: 6/19 – 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

Thursdays – Park Fitness: Chair 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. Classesare sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park Concert Schedule 11 concert dates are posted, first concert date is June 20th. 

UPCOMING

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m., BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry (details in DEVELOPMENT section). 6-story housing

Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market Opening Day 

The market will be held on Sundays, 11a.m.-2 p.m.,  June 23 – October 13

The Muddy Water Initiative will host a farmers market at Charlesgate Park featuring local farms, bakers, chefs and vendors such as Dick’s Market Garden for fresh produce, Captain Madden’s Seafood and Cape Ann Fresh Catch for fresh fish, Top Shelf Cookies, Azuluna Foods for meat, chicken, and eggs, and prepared and cooked foods from Samosa Man and Dumpling Daughter. About 30 vendors are expected.

Located under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East and Charlesgate West with easy access from the Fenway and Kenmore Square. 

The Grand Opening will feature performers from Berklee and other festivities!

Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fenway Safety Walk follow the link for full details and to RSVP. A great opportunity to join Councilor Durkan, Senator Brownsberger, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation for a safe streets neighborhood walk-around. Stroll the state-owned roadways in the Fenway to identify needed safety improvements and share resident feedback.

Thursday, June 27, Virtual Meeting – Joint IAG and public meeting, 2 Charlesgate West (large residential and commercial project requesting exemptions) (details in DEVELOPMENT section).

An update on the Back Bay Fens pathways project – from the City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department

The plan is for a Spring 2025 construction start on the pathways project. Rosales + Partners have been hired to work on the new Evans Way Bridge, and will include community engagement. The team is continuing the construction documentation for the larger Back Bay Fens pathways, WWII and O’Reilly work in preparation for permitting with Boston Conservation Commission, Boston Landmarks Commission, Massachusetts Architectural Access Board, DCR and others as needed. Once there is  a public meeting date, we’ll share it!

DEVELOPMENTS – BPDA ACTIVE PROJECTS

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m., BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry 

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m.,BDPA virtual meeting on 112-114 Queensberry. 

(former location of single-story Queensberry laundry building)

How to Participate Register in advance for this meeting:
bit.ly/4aFGznH

Meeting ID: 160 494 7637
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864 

Fenway CDC proposes to develop the 112-114 Queensberry site into a building six stories above grade and one story partially below grade; with 24 units of housing affordable (in perpetuity) to individuals and households at or below 30% and 60% of area median income. A mix of studios and one-bedrooms for single people, couples, and small families. No parking will be provided onsite. For full details on this project, check out the BDPA site here.

Thursday, June 27, 6-8:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting – Joint IAG and public meeting, 2 Charlesgate West (large residential and commercial project)

The rendering (above) shows the lower level entrance from Ipswich Street.

The project description from the BPDA project page:

2 Charlesgate West | Boston Planning & Development Agency

The Proposed Project consists of approximately 290,000 square feet. Proposal to include 406 residential units, 2,860 SF retail at the Ipswich Street level and indoor bike parking for 408 bikes. The Proponent is proposing the Project to provide 61 units (15%) of on site affordable housing units exceeding the City of Boston’s applicable IDP requirements. There is no onsite parking planned for the Project. A new publicly accessible open stair and enclosed public elevator is proposed, joining Ipswich Street with Boylston Street and providing access to the Back Bay Fens.

MEETING INFORMATION:

This is a virtual joint Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and public meeting for the proposed 2 Charlesgate West project located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Draft Project Impact Report (DPIR) that was filed and its potential impacts. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the IAG and public.

How to Participate

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

Meeting ID: 161 722 2542
Toll-free call-in number: (833) 568 – 8864

Below: a shot from the public presentation shows a rendering from Boylston Street side

COMMENTARY

Below: An unauthorized rendering from a local architect imagines the tower (in white) in a wider context (from height and massing as presented in first meeting):

The documents page has recordings of the meetings which include presentations and public comments: https://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/2-charlesgate-west

The April 4th public review meeting was attended by over 50 people, many of whom voiced concerns on the project not being compliant with the established zoning and Parks Ordinances, potential detrimental effects from the height and massing including increased wind at critical pedestrian routes, shadows on parklands, increased stress on existing neighborhood transportation and congestion problems, and deterioration of Parks Ordinance protections established for this very reason. A separate Boston Design Commission meeting had commissioners asking for improvements. 

BPDA PROJECTS IN THE FENWAY

“Under Review”:  2 Charlesgate West,112-114 Queensberry 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:

After last week’s historic trial, one hopes the country finds a peaceful way ahead as we get into election season. 

At the FCA, we’re all about unity! We’ve got many ways to come together: feel great and get fit with outdoor exercise classes (see the flyers), get food & health services offered by Fenway Cares, chill out at ISG Free 1st Thursdays. Concerned about the preponderance of labs? Attend the City’s Life Sciences public safety meeting to ask questions, and get answers. 

Next week, enjoy some flower gazing, music, food and fun at the Annual FCA Rose Garden Picnic. Want a one-on-one with the Mayor? Come to Mayor Wu’s coffee hour at the Back Bay Fens Rose Garden. And Fenway Porchfest is back! 

Later in June, attend the grand opening of the Charlesgate Farmer’s Market; and join neighbors and officials for the Fenway Safety Walk, a safe streets neighborhood walk-around. 

June is National Pride Month, and Boston has a lot to offer, check it out!

Looking forward to spending some quality time with you!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, June 5 at 9:30-10:30 a.m., (first class!) Free Tai Chi at Symphony Park (Repeats each Wednesday in June & July *except July 3rd). Free beginning Tai Chi Classes, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang. See flyer for details

Wednesday, June 5, 3:30 p.m.until done, Fenway Cares Food Distribution 

(see ONGOING)

Thursday, June 6, 10-11 a.m., Chair Yoga at Symphony Park (see ONGOING)

Thursday, June 6 – reserve a time slot online, Free First Thursday at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum FREE FIRST THURSDAYS | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Thursday, June 6, 6-8 p.m.,  Life Sciences Public Safety Meeting (in person)

105 West 1st Street, South Boston 02127 

This is a public meeting in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Boston Fire Department, and Boston Emergency Medical Services to discuss the public safety protocols and regulatory responsibilities currently in place for the Boston Life Sciences industry. Paid parking available, or MBTA Broadway Station (red line) is close-by. You can submit questions in advance; the meeting will be recorded. For full details, check out Life Science Public Safety Public Meeting | Boston Planning & Development 

Saturday, June 8, 11 am start Boston Pride Parade 

The parade starts at Clarendon St, Back Bay and ends up at Boston Common. Celebrate community with LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies.

ONGOING

June is Pride Month, check out the City’s Pride page with links to celebrations, events, and LGBTQ+ community resources throughout the month! 

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. June and July (no class on July 3rd), 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: 6/5 – 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

Thursdays – Park Fitness: Chair 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. Classesare sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

RED SOX – 2024 printable baseball schedule / Fenway Park concert schedule

UPCOMING

Tuesday, June 11 6-8 p.m., FCA Rose Garden Picnic

Music, food, flowers, friends – spring at the Rose Garden… magical! See flyer.

Saturday, June 15, noon – 4:30 p.m., Fenway Porchfest

Fenway Porchfest coming your way! For details visit: https://www.fenwayporchfest.org/

Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Charlesgate Farmer’s Market Opening Day 

The market will be held on Sundays, 11a.m.-2 p.m.,  June 23 – October 13

The Muddy Water Initiative will host a farmers market at Charlesgate Park featuring local farms, bakers, chefs and vendors such as Dick’s Market Garden for fresh produce, Captain Madden’s Seafood and Cape Ann Fresh Catch for fresh fish, Top Shelf Cookies, Azuluna Foods for meat, chicken, and eggs, and prepared and cooked foods from Samosa Man and Dumpling Daughter. About 30 vendors are expected.

Located under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East and Charlesgate West with easy access from the Fenway and Kenmore Square. 

The Grand Opening will feature performers from Berklee and other festivities!

Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fenway Safety Walk follow the link for full details and to RSVP. A great opportunity to join Councilor Durkan, Senator Brownsberger, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation for a safe streets neighborhood walk-around. Stroll the state-owned roadways in the Fenway to identify needed safety improvements and share resident feedback.

An update on the Back Bay Fens pathways project – from the City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department

The plan is for a Spring 2025 construction start on the pathways project. Rosales + Partners have been hired to work on the new Evans Way Bridge, and will include community engagement. The team is continuing the construction documentation for the larger Back Bay Fens pathways, WWII and O’Reilly work in preparation for permitting with Boston Conservation Commission, Boston Landmarks Commission, Massachusetts Architectural Access Board, DCR and others as needed. Once there is  a public meeting date, we’ll share it!

BPDA ACTIVE PROJECTS

“Under Review”:  2 Charlesgate West, 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