development
Air Rights CAC Meeting – Dec 1, 6pm – to Start Earlier than Planned
MassDOT Air Rights Parcels 12-15 CAC Members, After consulting with the CAC Co-chairs regarding our ambitious presentation agenda at our December 1st Working Session, we have decided to move the meeting start time up to 6:00pm. The meeting will be taking place at the St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall and conclude as scheduled at 8:30pm. If [...]
Fighting to Reform City’s Affordable Housing Policy—Will You Help?
BY MONICA LISA JOHNSON Who cares about affordable housing in the Fenway? The market will bear what the market can bear, right? So what if we lose a few affordable units? We want to encourage development because it helps the economy and brings more services to our community. This used to be the way I [...]
A Community Center for the Fenway? Pinch Me!
by Lauren Dewey Platt Camille Platt, my daughter, is 17 years old now, and she’s lived in the Fenway her entire life. Quite a few babies have come and gone during that time; they often leave the neighborhood before or during their toddler years. Every chance I get I ask the parents why they’re moving, [...]
Neighborhood Newslines
Apparently, liquor ISN’T quicker In the past several years, Hemenway Variety, at the corner of Westland Ave. and Hemenway St., has twice tried to obtain a liquor license but has been turned down because of objections by the neighborhood, the Boston Police Department, and others. Last month, the owners of the building complex at 91 [...]
Three Important Meetings
Good afternoon all, There are several upcoming meetings in the month of August related to development in the Fenway Neighborhood. I know that all of you have many prior commitments and that you all would probably rather spend your August at the beach than indoors with me (no offense taken) so I wanted to send [...]
Fenway CDC Moves to 70 Burbank Street
Fenway CDC is Moving to a New Nest! On August 1st you’ll find us in our new home.We’ll be just around the corner so we should be easy to find. We’ll still be the same community organization, just with a new address. Please drop by and visit! Fenway CDC 70 Burbank Street Lower Level [...]
Use Delay on YMCA Plan to Find Solution That Works for Everyone
By Stephen Brophy, Editor The saga of the YMCA’s future—will a high-rise dormitory replace its gymnasium?—has developed another twist. Last month the Boston Landmarks Commission ordered a 90-day delay in the plans, at the end of which the YMCA and Northeastern University are expected to prove they have considered all other options before getting the [...]
Neighborhood Newslines – April 2011
Red Sox Unveil Final Fenway Park Improvements On March 16, the Red Sox held a community meeting in the Absolut Clubhouse, next to Fenway Park, to update its neighbors about changes in the ballpark. Larry Cankro, Beth Krudys, and Paul Hanlon represented the team, with Hanlon handling the bulk of the presentation. “This was the [...]
Message from Chuck Turner
March 14, 2011 Dear Supporters, One aspect of my writings over the next three years will focus on District 7 as well as Boston, and Massachusetts politics. I hope that those of you who are involved in D7, Boston, and MA politics will dialogue with me about your political issues and concerns. Since one of [...]
News Notes – February 25
Fenway development would add new street By Sara Brown, Town Correspondent – February 24, 2011 Plans to add two mixed-use buildings to an ever-expanding part of the Fenway are moving forward, with neighborhood residents saying they are largely in favor of the proposal, despite some concerns about parking and housing. Boston developer Samuels & Associates [...]