Melcher St & A Street Reconstruction Updates

The Congress Street in Fort Point project will reconstruct Congress Street, Sleeper Street, and A Street. Melcher Street is in tandem. 

Week of April 13, 2026

Begin reconstructing a portion of the sidewalk and curb on the north side of Melcher Street. This work will create additional street parking to mitigate parking removal on A Street. The construction on Melcher Street is permitted for working hours from 7:30am-3:30pm.

Begin construction on A Street. Keep an eye out for notice of parking removal, which will be posted 48 hours in advance of work.

Week of April 20, 2026

Continue construction on Melcher Street and A Street.

TRAVEL IMPACTS

Temporary parking restrictions and traffic patterns may be required during working hours from 9:30am-3:30pm on A Street and 7:30am-3:30pm on Melcher Street. All parking restrictions will be posted with at least 48 hours notice. Please observe any posted construction signage.

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"Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" Kicks Off Earth Month

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Major actions and events start Saturday, April 18th.

Midway Artist Studios is honored to host an official Earth Day International exhibition:

 "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" 
 curated by Liliana Folta

April 6 through May 30, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18th from 5 pm to 8 pm 

with atmospheric music by Jobe Freeman

 Midway Gallery at Midway Artist Studios 

15 Channel Center Street

Come see an exhibition that explores the interconnectedness of our natural world. From the carbon-sinks of our forests to the wildlife of our fields, these thirteen featured artists and their collaborators examine the Earth’s self-regulating systems and its powerful ability to recover and adapt.

 

Earth Day International Events Map

Be Part of Fort Point's 21st Annual Love Your Block

 Love Your Block

Fort Point 21st Year

Saturday, April 25, 10am - Noon 

Meet in Wormwood Park

Tools, limited gloves & bags provided

Cleanup Locations

A Street, Melcher Street and Binford Street

Wormwood Park

Interested in Volunteering?

Be part of the Organizing Committee

Send us an email at fpnaboston@gmail.com

Sign up for Love Your Block  

Spring Into Spring With Your Neighbors March 31st

 4/7/2026: updated with presentations 

You are invited to 
A Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St
& via zoom


featuring
Our C-6 Community Officers

Row 34
383 Congress Street
requesting a wine cordial license upgrade
to a restricted all alcohol liquor license

Open Floor
Your Time To Ask Questions & Share Updates

Volunteer for Love Your Block 
Saturday, April 25th at 10am
&
A Street Community Gardens Lottery
Saturday, April 25th at 9am at the gardens

plus

Neighborhood Updates 
from Lydia Polaski

Fort Point Streets Construction Project * Street Cleaning

originally published 03.26.26

Special Neighborhood Blood Drive April 9th

Our neighbor, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will host a special Blood Drive for the neighborhood on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The drive commemorates their April 5, 2013 drive where the donated blood was typed, tested and on the shelves at MGH on April 15, 2013, to treat victims of the Boston Marathon. That experience demonstrates the importance of a constant, reliable and safe blood supply. 

If you are able to donate blood, please make an appointment for:    

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Bloodmobile

in front of 268 Summer Street 

8:30am – 2:00pm (last appointment is at 2pm)
Schedule your blood donation appointment today!

First time and repeat donors are welcomed and celebrated.

Blood is required every day. Please consider these facts:

1/3 of us will require a blood transfusion in our lifetime;
3 lives can be saved by one donation; and
Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States requires blood.

Let’s just make this the best blood drive yet.  Thank you for your donation!

originally published 03.31.26

About & Around The Neighborhood This Weekend & Next Week

April 4: The Easter Bunny will be visiting Castle Island and hiding some eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt at 11am. The event is hosted by Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senator Nick Collins, and State Rep David Biele. The hunt will take place at Fort Independence. Don’t miss out on this free and fun family event!

April 4: Anti-Gravity Opening reception with live music by Sara Adkins from 7–9pm at the Distillery Gallery, 516 E 2nd St.

April 7: Street Sweeping starts from 9am to 1pm on Binford St. and on A Street

April 8: A Better City is hosting a free Build to Lead: Lessons in Resilience Panel at 10am in the Fort Point Room, 290 Congress St. 

April 9: Special Neighborhood Mobile Blood Drive from 8:30 am - 2 pm outside of 268 Summer St. Make your appointment today. 

BPD C-6 Community Meeting

Boston Police District C-6 is holding a community forum to discuss current crime trends to coordinate planning and strategic initiatives on:

Monday, April 27, 2026

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

383 Dorchester Ave (formerly Grand Ten)

What would you like to discuss? Take the survey

WHAT IS COMPSTAT? COMPSTAT has traditionally been an internal meeting where Boston Police Department leaders discuss current crime trends and patterns in all of the City’s districts and coordinate our planning to strategically address them. In 2023 we began incorporating the community as a key partner in these important efforts. This process ensures the BPD will continue to improve our work to address the continually changing needs of the communities we serve. Your participation will allow BPD the chance to review critical information and to explain what we do and why, and it is also a chance for you to help us better understand the issues and resources that are most important to you and the members of your community.

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT THE C-6 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE AT (617) 343-4747.

Street Sweeping Season Is April Through November

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 7, 2026. The even side (next to the Channelside parking lot) will be cleaned on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month starting April 14th.

The street sweepers will also tackle A Street from Binford to Congress on the 1st & 3d Tuesdays beginning April 7, 2026 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 14th 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.

Anti-Gravity At The Distillery Gallery This April

 

Boston sculptor Adria Arch presents Anti-Gravity, a large-scale suspended installation that transforms the Distillery Gallery into an immersive environment of color, movement, and light. The exhibition features Arch’s signature lightweight polystyrene sculptural forms, alongside video by Somerville artist Allison Tanenhaus, and culminates in a performance by the Human Movement Project.

On view at the Distillery Gallery:

April 4 - May 16, 2026
516 E 2nd St

Opening reception, with live music by Sara Adkins:

Saturday April 4, 7–9pm

Performance by the Human Movement Project:
Saturday May 2, 7–9pm

Closing reception:
Saturday May 16, 7–9pm

Pastoral Restaurant Yard Sale This Saturday

🍕 Pastoral Fort Point Yard Sale 🍝

from our restaurant to your home

After 12 amazing years of serving artisanal pizza and handcrafted pasta to the neighborhood, Pastoral is clearing their shelves on: 

📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (no early arrivals please)
📍 345 Congress Street

💵 Cash & Carry
🏷️ Make offers — no tagged prices

🛍️ Items for Sale

    Mixed Glassware, Bar Tools, Serving Trays, Tap Handles & Keg Rollers

    Plates, Platters & Cups

    Kitchen Small Wares, Pans & Containers 

    “Metro Shelving”, Tables, Chairs & Bar Stools

    Office Printer & Office Supplies 

     Restaurant To-Go Containers 

     And Everything Else

Note- There are no boxes or packing paper. Please BYO

Purchase a piece of Fort Point history and take home a treasure. 

Everything must go.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit FPNA.

Make Sure You Count

The Annual Census maintains the integrity of the voter roll. Each year, the City is required by state law to conduct a census of all residents 17 years of age or older. We use the information to protect your voting rights and provide better City services. For more information or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/census

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Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) East 2026 Arrives March 26th Through The Weekend

The gaming convention and expo, PAX East, will be held at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) March 26 through March 29, 2026.

A warm welcome to Fort Point to the anticipated 42,000 costumed daily visitors, dressed in characters from games, movies and anime. 

PAX East

Due to the large number of attendees, there will be a need for off-site parking during this event. Both the Channel Center Garage and the South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center will be used for overflow parking. View the full Pax East 2026 Transportation Plan 

Other Notable Local Events:

• 3/26 - 3/28 – Boston Wine & Food Festival @ Boston Harbor Hotel

• 3/28 - USS Massachusetts Commissioning @ Conley Terminal (Flynn Cruiseport). The ceremony Scheduled to start at 10am. 

• 3/28 – No Kings Boston @ the Boston Common – 12pm - 4pm