FPNA October Neighborhood Meeting

Fort Point Neighborhood Association's

Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

6:30 pm - 8 pm

315 on A Lobby (315 A St)

Please note new time and location

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6:30 pm General Meeting

including a presentation by

Bob Monahan

Executive Director, Julie's Family Learning Program

and introducing

Rachel Borgatti

Executive Director, Friends of Fort Point Channel

and

KO Catering & Pies

7:15 pm Featured Guest: Kevin Donahue

Director of Community Affairs, Boston Transportation Department

Tasty bites generously provided by KO Catering & Pies
87 A St., South Boston

Electronic Recycling, Paper Shredding & Hazardous Waste Drop Off This Saturday

The City of Boston Public Works will collect and recycle electronic waste, household hazardous waste and shred confidential documents for free this Saturday. 

October 25, 2014

9:00 AM- 3:00 PM

UMass Boston 

Bayside Parking Lot

200 Mt. Vernon St, Dorchester

Acceptable electronic materials are: computers, monitors, televisions, LCD panels, printers, other computer related equipment, stereos, cell and other phones, power supplies, electronic games, VCRs, circuit boards, microwaves, and other household electronic devices. CDs and CD cases. Electronic materials NOT accepted are: Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, and  white goods such as washers, dryers, and stoves. For disposal of the italicized items, call (617) 635-4500 to arrange a special pickup. You may put the other items curbside for regular trash pickup

Residents can also safely shred and recycle unwanted confidential documents at no charge. There is a ten box shredding limit. This offer is not open to businesses. 

Boston residents can also safely dispose of household hazardous waste from 9 am - 2 pm at UMass Boston Parking Lot D in Dorchester.  Residents may bring up to 50 pounds of products labeled toxic, flammable, reactive, corrosive, or poisonous, such as: oil-based paint, motor oil, pesticides, solvents, glues, bleach or ammonia-based cleaners, weed killers, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, tires, propane tanks, car batteries, and used motor oil.No Latex/Acrylic paint allowed (it's not hazardous and can be disposed of with regular trash.)

Boston residents must show proof of residency. 

For more information, please call the Mayor's Hotline at 617-635-4500.

Fort Point Open Studios Starts Tonight

The thirty-fifth annual Fort Point Open Studios kicks off tonight with a preview of artists' studios, galleries and group shows from 4 pm to 7 pm. At 8 pm at Atlantic Wharf, the Fort Point Theatre Channel presents "In The Summer House", a play about the mysterious and powerful relationship between mothers and their daughters. All Fort Point Open Studios' events are free and open to the public.

The Fort Point Fall Open Studios is one of Fort Point Arts Community's (FPAC) largest events that showcases the vibrant artist community. Over 150 artists will open their studios. It is an opportunity to meet the artists where they create; see amazing art in Fort Point's historic warehouses; and buy local, original art from the people who make it. In addition, there will be numerous performances, artists’ demos, and art-making for all ages throughout the weekend.  

Come be a part of Boston's original Open Studios. More information on participating artists, public art and special events. Free parking is available at the Binford and A Street parking lot on the left. Don't forget to visit the new Made In Fort Point store at 315 on A Street rear for more local art, crafts, jewelry and clothing. 

Bastille Kitchen Valet Parking Proposal Update

Bastille Kitchen and their valet parking agent, Pilgrim Parking, made a proposal to the Fort Point neighborhood regarding valet parking for the restaurant located at 49 Melcher Street. The proposal as stated by the Boston Transportation Department is:

• Make two parking spots outside of Bastille Kitchen valet parking from the hours of 6 pm to 1 am. When these two spots are not being used for valet, they will be resident parking only as well.
• The two spots that the valet takes will be replaced at two locations across the street (pictured below) with the same restrictions as the others.

The proposal was presented at the FPNA Neighborhood Meeting on September 30, 2014. At the meeting, neighbors voted in favor of a six month trial period of the above stated proposal; providing it is acceptable to the Boston Transportation Department (BTD). Per Eric Prentis, South Boston Coordinator at the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, "With a six month trial period being something that the city would not entertain due to various reasons the decision was made to remove the proposal at this time." 

The public hearing that was scheduled for 10/17 is removed from the docket for more community process.

If Bastille [Kitchen] chooses to continue the community process and receives enough support to warrant scheduling another hearing, then one will take place. These hearings are held by BTD. No notices are mailed out, however, the FPNA will communicate with the neighborhood and post an update on the FortPointBoston blog if there is a new proposal to be presented and any subsequent hearing date. 

updated 10.14.14, originally posted 10.7.14

South Boston Waterfront Transportation Third Community Meeting

The City of Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and Massport invite you to attend the third Community Meeting on the South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan on:

Thursday, October 9, 2014

6:00 pm 

Condon Elementary School (Auditorium - Level 1)

200 D Street, South Boston

The objective of the South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan is to define and prioritize transportation system investments needed over the next two decades.  At this meeting, the results from the second community meeting will be reviewed and more feedback solicited.

A transportation plan progress report along with the full voting results and the presentation from the September meeting is available at SBWaterfront Mobility.org

Directions to the Condon Elementary School
The Condon Elementary School is located at 200 D Street, South Boston.  It can be reached via the MBTA Red Line (Broadway station) and Bus Route #9.  The nearest bus stop is at the intersection of D Street and Broadway.

originally posted 9.26.14

Fort Point Channel Landmarks October Meeting

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing:

Thursday, 9 October 2014

5:30 P.M.

Boston City Hall – Piemonte Room

After 5:30 p.m., enter and exit City Hall at the Dock Square entrance on Congress Street

 (across from Faneuil Hall).

Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, review of architectural violations and such business as may come before the commission, in accordance with Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. Applications are available for review during normal business hours at the office of the Environment Department. Applicants or their representatives are required to attend, unless indicated otherwise below. Sign-language interpreters are available upon request.

I. 5:30 PM DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

5:30 PM
Application 14.945 FPC 338 Congress Street (continued review)
Applicant: Redgate Capital Partners (developer): Install 40’ by 40’ temporary vinyl advertising banner on party wall in anticipation of new construction

II. 5:45 PM ANNUAL MEETING: Election of Officers

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 PM

Past Hearing Deliberations

originally posted 9.26.14

Late Night Food Trucks in Dewey Square Saturday

Late Night Food Truck Event
Saturday October 4th 11:30 PM-1:30 AM

At Dewey Square Plaza.  Join us for a late night snack from Roxy's, Tenoch, the Dining Car, Chicken & Rice Guys and Cookie Monstah.  The Fashion Truck, Secret Ships and Lola's Urban Vintage will also be there. And ride the T's Late Night Service to and from Dewey Square Plaza.

Made In Fort Point Grand Opening

Fort Point artists and the Fort Points Arts Community (FPAC) kick off October with the Grand Opening of their Made In Fort Point store. Tonight's Grand Opening features an artist's talk and a wearable art exhibition.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

5 pm - 7 pm

315 on A Street Rear

RSVP

Made In Fort Point store

Throughout the evening, "Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve: A Presentation of Wearable Pieces" will include Fort Point artists showing their locally made, one-of-a-kind clothing as a preview of Boston Fashion Week. Margaret DeBruin shows upcycled children's clothing and accessories, Jen Mecca brings her hand-dyed shibori scarves, Amy Nguyen presents sculptural and functional cloth pieces, Anh and Philip Sawyer display their apparel for men and women, and Jen Stark introduces her fall sweater line.

At 6 pm, Liliana Folta will give an artist talk in celebration of her public art installation "Flower Blanket - The Farewell to Summer", a nostalgic representation of the end of a season – bright colors, robust gardens and sunny days. "Flower Blanket" is on view at the West Service Road entrance of the store. 

Food is generously provided by Row 34 located close by on Congress Street. The event is sponsored by Gerding Edlen, the Barking Crab, and the New England Foundation for the Arts. For more grand opening details visit FPAC,

Interested in seeing more local art and meeting artists in their Fort Point live/work studios? Mark you calendar for Fort Point Open Studios October 17 -19, 2014.