BU Grad Students Invite The Community To Gillette Visioning Workshop

Dear Neighbor,

FPNA and the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) started collaborating with Boston University’s Initiative on Cities in September 2024 to explore alternative ideas for the redevelopment of the 30+ acre P&G Gillette Manufacturing site.

Last fall, students from BU’s Urban Research Methods course (MET UA 703) conducted a study on the existing conditions of the site and surrounding neighborhood.

This spring, students in the Urban Studies Capstone course (MET UA 805) are developing a neighborhood vision plan to help guide community discussions with Gillette.

As part of this effort, FPNA and WBNA are hosting an in-person community workshop where neighbors can share their thoughts on desired amenities and activities on:

Monday, April 7, 2025
6:30pm
CRISPR building
105 West First Street

Feedback from this workshop will directly inform the three proposals the BU Grad Team is preparing.

We encourage all neighbors to attend and contribute to this important discussion. Your input will help shape the future of this significant site!

-FPNA & WBNA

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Street Sweeping Season Starts April 1st

April 1st marks the start of the street sweeping season through November 30th.

The cleaning of Binford Street from A Street to the Channel occurs from 9 am until 1 pm. The odd side of the street (closest to Gillette) will be cleaned on the first and third Tuesdays of the month starting April 1, 2025. The even side (next to the Channelside parking lot) will be cleaned on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting April 8th.

The street sweepers will also tackle A Street from Binford to Congress on the 1st & 3d Tuesdays beginning April 1, 2025 from 9 am until 1 pm. 

They will cross over to even side of A Street from Melcher to Congress every 2nd & 4th Tuesday commencing April 8th from 9 am until 1 pm. 

To receive no tow reminders, click here and enter the street name and then scroll down. The street cleaning parking fine is $40. If your car is towed, the minimum tow ticket is $132 and $35 for each day your car is stored. More details. Lookup nearby street sweeping schedules here. For discrepancies between the website, and an actual posted street sign, then the street sign is always the one to follow. To be aware of all other parking ticket fees, visit Boston.gov.

346 D Street Public Information Plan Community Concern Meeting

Verizon and the property owner of 346 D Street, Oliver Street Capital, are proposing relocating the existing South Boston Verizon facility from 649 Summer Street to 346 D Street. 

The project entails configuration changes to the site, demolition of four buildings and remediation of the existing ground pollution of this Brownfield site. 

The kick-off for the Public Information Plan (PIP) process under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) for the pollution cleanup will be held on:

Tuesday April 1, 2025

6:30pm

via Zoom

The purpose of the meeting is to interview community members to identify community concerns regarding the continued cleanup of the site. 

In addition, an Abutters meeting was held and the meeting video is available here, it provides additional context on the project itself.

If you cannot attend this meeting, have any questions or comments about the PIP process please contact:Ileen Gladstone,P.E., LSP at GEI Consultants, Inc.

A Neighborhood Vigil For Gracie Monday, March 24th

On Sunday March 24, 2024 at approximately 5pm, four year old Gracie Gonchar was killed crossing Sleeper Street.

The Fort Point neighborhood is holding a vigil on the one year anniversary of her death at the corner of Congress Street and Sleeper Street on Monday, March 24th at 5:30pm. 

We hope you can join us in remembrance of Gracie.

A Look At Happenings Starting Today

updated 3/20: Please not that FPNA will not be hosting their Neighborhood Gathering this month. FPNA encourages you to participate in the many events occurring in and about the neighborhood for the remainder of the month. 

3/19: MA ResilientCoasts  Draft Plan Final Office hours from 4pm to 5pm.  Register.

3/19:  Mayor Wu's State of the City at 7pm. Watch the livestream from the comfort of your own home.

3/20: FPAC cordially invites you to the closing reception of "Almost Somewhere", an exhibition exploring shifting realities and the fleeting nature of memories from a collection of local Boston artists from 5pm to 7pm at the Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. 

3/20: Abutters Meeting 51 Sleeper Street Little Wolf Coffee at 6:30pm
seeking a new Common Victuallers License
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3/22: Our neighbors at FP3 cordially invite you to the opening of Bay Village: Carved Out of Darkness by photographer Bill Ravanesi from 4pm to 6pm at the FP3 Gallery located at 346 Congress Street.

3/24: City Council Committee On City Services And Innovation Technology Hearing on Docket #0418 at 10am, a hearing to discuss the status of the South Boston Branch Library Study, at 10am. Councilor Ed Flynn welcomes public or written testimony. 

    

3/25: City Council Committee On Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0337, a hearing to review the operations of the City of Boston Planning Department established in 2024 at 11am

3/25: Please note FPNA will not be hosting a Neighborhood Gathering this month.

3/31: City Council Committee On Environmental Justice, Resiliency, And Parks Hearing on Docket #0169, a hearing regarding the implementation and funding of coastal resilience strategies and the establishment of a climate bank at 10am.  Councilor Coletta Zapata's welcomes public or written testimony. 

Mark your calendars for:

• "EARTH MONTH: Environmental Awareness", curated by Liliana Folta is coming to the FPAC Art Space April 1 - April 30
• Love Your Block Volunteer Beautification Days May 4th and May 5th. Contact FPNA to join our Beautification Committee or to volunteer at one of the events.

originally posted 3.19.25

Are You 50+? The City Wants To Hear From You

Age Strong is hosting a Listening Session for Boston residents age 50+ on March 18, 2025 from 10:30am-12pm @ South Boston Public Library, 646 E Broadway. 

What are your ideas on how to make Boston more age-friendly?   

More details at Age Strong Boston

What To Know Before This Sunday's South Boston Evacuation/St. Patrick's Day Parade

The South Boston Evacuation/St. Patrick's Day Parade is Sunday, March 16, 2025. The 3.5 mile parade will begin at 11:30am (new time), starting at Broadway Station before making its way past Medal of Honor Park and ending at Andrew Square.

Welcome parade goers. Have fun. Be Safe. Please respect the host neighborhood, be mindful of families and children attending and don't forget that public and underage drinking is illegal. If you need to "go" on parade day, visit one of the portajohns   located enroute to and throughout the parade route.

Where to watch? If you are looking to take in the parade from one of the many restaurants along the route or are looking to take in the parade with the masses, Broadway, especially between Broadway Station and L Street, is a great place to be. If you are looking to avoid the crowds, great options include taking in the parade from Medal of Honor Park or Thomas Park, as well as a street on the route other than Broadway.

South Boston Evacuation Day / St Patrick's Day Parade Route

Broadway Station at W. Broadway to Perkins Square to East Broadway, turn right on P Street, right on E. Fourth St, left on K. St, right on E. Fifth St, left on G St., take 2nd right onto Thomas Park and follow to Telegraph St. to Dorchester St. to the parade’s end at Andrew Square.

The St. Patrick’s Day Road Race will also take place on Sunday beginning at 9:30 AM.  The race starts and ends at the Boys & Girls Club (230 West 6th), left on Dorchester St, down E Broadway and back to W Broadway, left on E and left on West 6th. 

Before the race and parade is the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast hosted by Senator Nick Collins at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall broadcasted live at 9am on Caught in Southie's Instagram page, Irish Hit Parade Radio, Boston Neighborhood Network Media and New England Cable News (NECN) via NBC10.

To accommodate the race and parade and the staging/dispersal and clean-up, drivers should expect roads on the route to be closed to vehicular traffic at 8am. 

Tow Zone, No Stopping, Boston Police Special Event Sunday
Towing will begin at 3am on Sunday morning. Additional parking restrictions that will be implemented temporarily to support Sunday’s events are as follows:

• A Street, Both sides, from Binford Street to West Second Street
• Binford Street, Both sides, from A Street heading northwesterly to end at 45 Binford Street
• West Second Street, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to A Street
• Dorchester Avenue, both sides from Gillette Park to Old Colony Avenue
• Dorchester Avenue, both sides, from Dorchester Street to Damrell Street
• Foundry Street, both sides, from Greenbaum Street to Dorchester Avenue
• West Fourth Street, Both sides, from B Street to Dorchester Avenue
• West Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to Dorchester Street
• East Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Street to P Street
• P Street, Both sides, from East Broadway to East Fourth Street
• East Fourth Street, Both sides, from P Street to K Street
• K Street, Both sides, from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street
• East Fifth Street, Both sides, from K Street to G Street
• G Street, Both sides, from East Fifth Street to #96 G Street
• Thomas Park, Both sides of southerly arm (opposite normal traffic flow), from G Street to Telegraph Street
• Telegraph Street, Both sides, from Thomas Park to Dorchester Street
• Dorchester Street, Both sides, from Telegraph Street to Dorchester Avenue
• Damrell Street, Both sides, from Old Colony Avenue to Dorchester Avenue

South Boston resident parking sticker holders are eligible for reduced parking rates starting 6pm Saturday, March 15th through 8pm Sunday, March 16th at the Marine Park Garage at 12 Drydock Ave.    

The MBTA will be offering free shuttle buses between 9:30 AM and 5 PM to and from South Station (Summer & Atlantic) & E. First St at the City Point Bus Terminal. Due to road closures the day of the parade, buses will not stop at Broadway station, starting at 9:45 AM and Andrew Station, after 10:15 AM. Routes 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 47 will be detoured around the parade area. More details. Riding Blue Bikes is another option.

Public Restrooms

New this year is porta potties along A Street: five at 230 A St (corner of A & Binford Streets) and six including an ADA accessible one at the A St Park (along the Richards St. Park entrance) in addition to the parade route public restrooms.

Southie Fun Facts for March 16th: Liquor Stores will close at 4pm. All bars and restaurants in 02127 will close between 6-6:30pm and patrons will need to leave by 7:30pm. There will be zero tolerance and a $200 citation for public drinking or public cannabis consumption. 

On March 17th, Evacuation Day commences with mass at 9:00am at St Augustine’s Chapel and a reception with historical exercises at approximately 10am at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club at 230 W. Sixth St. Evacuation Day commemorates March 17, 1776 when colonial troops under the command of General George Washington took up a fortified position at Dorchester Heights that prompted British forces to leave Boston under the threat of an artillery bombardment. Dorchester Height's restoration is scheduled to be completed next year in time for our 250th Evacuation anniversary. 

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A Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Message From The City of Boston & The Boston Police

 CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2025

The Boston Police Department is expecting large crowds on Sunday for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council.

This parade is welcoming and safe for ALL attendees, and it should not compromise the quality of life for our residents. We ask anyone coming to treat this event—and this neighborhood—as if it were your home.

The City of Boston has been working closely with our partners to enhance public safety, cut down on public drinking and to curtail unlawful behavior.

We have some additional safety measures this year. This includes adding resources, and we welcome the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police. We also want to thank the MBTA for keeping folks safe coming to and from the event. There is no drinking alcohol or smoking on the transit system. We are working closely with transit police and appreciate their partnership.

SOME CRUCIAL REMINDERS IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:

• Do not bring backpacks or large purses and bags to the parade.

• Parents of young people are asked to participate with us in public safety by attending with youngsters, tweens and teens. We ask parents to discourage young people from attending unaccompanied.

• The Boston Police Department will strictly enforce compliance to all alcohol laws and laws pertaining to illegal substances.

• Public drinking, providing alcohol to minors, and open containers of alcohol in public are illegal and will lead to seizure of alcohol and arrest.

• Publicly consuming marijuana in any way is illegal.

• Violence or destructive behavior will not be tolerated.

• No drones are permitted.

• On the day of the parade, in South Boston:

• All package stores will close at 4:00 PM.

• Taverns/restaurants (Sec. 12 licenses) in 02127 will not admit anyone after 6:30 PM, alcohol service will end at 7:00 PM, and all patrons are to be off the premises by 7:30 PM

• If you are hosting a party, you are responsible for your guests.

FROM BOSTON FIRE:

• Adhere to roof deck, porch and balcony occupancy limits.

• No one should be on a roof that does not have a designated roof deck. These structures

are not designed to support people and are at risk of collapsing under added weight.

PUBLIC RESTROOMS:

Parade organizers have added more public restrooms. PLEASE utilize them when needed. View locations. 

Boston’s first responders will be working to also provide emergency services in South Boston that are unrelated to the parade. We ask the public to please work with us to keep streets clear so we are able to assist those who need our who need our help.

 THANK YOU, be safe and enjoy the weekend!

Fort Point Landmarks March 2025 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, March13, 2025
6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. 

You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link 

or by calling 929-436-2866 and entering meeting id 964 8126 4882#  You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0646 FPC 268 SUMMER STREET 
Applicant: Joseph Juliano 
Proposed Work: Install new sign mounted to front facade. 

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 25.0661 FPC HARBORWALK BEHIND 5 NECCO STREET: Install new two-sided map kiosk as required by DEP following the dimensions and color scheme of the Boston Harborwalk Signage Style Guide.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 2/13/25 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

CZM Hosts Coastal Climate Change (ResilientCoasts) Plan Public Meetings March 3rd & 4th

updated 3/10/25 with presentation and meeting recording.

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is hosting a discussion about coastal climate change and our requesting your feedback on the progress and approach of the Massachusetts ResilientCoasts Plan.  The plan will provide a comprehensive, state-wide strategy for coastal resilience in the Commonwealth.

Your input is critical for helping shape the Plan, which will guide policy and management actions to improve health and safety, protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, prepare our infrastructure for climate change, strengthen our coastal economy, advance equity and environmental justice, and support the capacity of coastal communities.  

Please join one of these conversations, which will be held on Zoom:  

• March 3, 6-7:30 PM

• March 4, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
• View Presentation 
• View Conversation

There will also be an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan, a release of draft Near-term Adaptation Areas, and an opportunity to give input on coastwide strategies. Let CZM know what a resilient coast would looks like and what is necessary to get there.  

CZM will also be holding another round of ResilientCoasts office hours to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to speak with CZM staff about the planning process and materials presented at the public meetings, ask questions, and share feedback. See the links below to register:

• March 10, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
• March 12, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
• March 17, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  
• March 19, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Questions? Please contact Deanna Moran or Elizabeth Cooper.

FPNA February Gathering Features Councilor Flynn, SPARK, Lydia Polaski, Sally's Apizza & More

updated 02/26/25 with speaker presentations. 

You are invited to a

virtual

Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

6 pm to 8 pm

Register

featuring

Our C-6 Community Officers 

update on St. Patrick's/Evacuation Day Parade

Our District 2 City Councilor 
Ed Flynn

SPARK Boston

Aidan McDonough, Director

View Presentation

News from Our South Boston Liaison

 Lydia Polaski

View Presentation

introducing

Sally's APizza

30 Thomson Place

requesting a 7 day all alcohol liquor license

View Presentation

plus

Neighborhood Updates

 If you have any questions, comments or updates, please submit them by end of day, Monday, Feb. 24th to FPNA.

originally published 02.20.25

Melcher Street Traffic Advisory This Saturday February 22nd

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Melcher St from Necco toward A Street will temporarily be closed until approximately 1pm due to crane work at 51 Melcher.  A lane will remain open on Melcher from A Street to Summer Street. During this time inbound traffic from Summer Street will be detoured to Necco Street, turning left turn on Necco Court (Garage Access) to A Street.