Start your countdown to 2022 with an Ice Sculpture Stroll along the waterfront, First Night activities inland and fireworks on the Common at 7pm followed by fireworks over the Harbor at midnight.
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Counting Down To 2022: Festivities Start At Noon Friday
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
MassDOT Neighborhood Capital Transformation Year End Review
The Red Line Transformation (RLT) team recently completed the installation of the Red Line Test Track and Vehicle testing Facility. Additional upgrades to Red Line signals and to the Cabot Yard and Vehicle Maintenance Facility will continue into 2022 and will ultimately result in increased safety, reliability, and capacity for Red Line riders.
Red Line Test Track Project 100% Complete, Check out the video.
- The new Red Line vehicle testing facility is now complete. The new facility is the final part of the Red Line Test Track project.
- With the Red Line Test Track project complete, new Red Line vehicles can be delivered, tested, and commissioned more quickly and efficiently.
The Red Line Test Track project included three improvements:
- Replacing freight tracks with Red Line-compatible tracks and a third rail
- Installing a new mobile traction power substation with improved data connectivity
- Constructing a new vehicle testing facility
The new test track was built next to Cabot Yard (near Broadway station), allowing easy access for vehicle deliveries.
The test track connects to the vehicle testing facility, where crews will commission the new Red Line vehicles built in Springfield, MA.
With these projects complete, the new vehicles will be tested in a dedicated space without interfering with regular maintenance or competing for access on the mainline with regular service.
Red Line Capital Investment Project Overview: The Red Line fleet will be entirely replaced with modern, more efficient, more spacious vehicles by 2024.
Contract awarded: 2014
Projected completion: 2024
Budget: $1 billion (total value for Red Line and Orange Line new vehicles)
Status: One new train added to the fleet; more in production
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Stay Healthy: Free Covid 19 At-Home Rapid Test Kits
With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise among Boston residents, at-home rapid tests are an important strategy to protect friends and family from exposure and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Starting today, the Boston Public Health Commission is pleased to offer free rapid at-home test kits at designated community sites across the city. Anyone who drops by a pickup site can take up to one kit (which includes two tests) for each member of their household per visit. Supplies are limited and BPHC is currently working to send additional kits to sites; in the meantime, residents are encouraged to call before stopping by a location.
In South Boston, you may pick up rapid at-home test kits at the Boston Public Library located at 646 East Broadway.
More information on the home test kits distribution timeline, pickup sites, and usage of the kits can be found here.
Community based organizations or service providers who work directly with communities or populations at heightened risk are encouraged to submit proposals for assistance in distributing test kits in the community. Supplies are limited and priority will be given to proposals that address race and place-based inequities in COVID-19 spread and testing access. More information can be found and proposals can be submitted here.
Please help spread the word about these kits and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Abeer Khatana at Boston Public Health Commission at akhatana@bphc.org or 401-218-7700.
Monday, December 20, 2021
ReelHouse Oyster Bar Seaport 12/20 (new date) Abutters Meeting
updated 12/15/21: The rescheduled date is Monday, December 20th at 6pm
The will be an Abutters Meeting for Reelhouse Oyster Bar located at 10 Waterside Drive (underneath the steps of the Fan Pier Pavilion on the Harborwalk*):
Monday, December 20, 2021 (originally 12/7**)
6:00 pm
Zoom Link:
https://princelobel.zoom.us/j/83473862327?pwd=Zmk1bmJuMFFLYXdmbnVFWWZFS1lXUT09
Meeting ID: 834 7386 2327; Passcode: 789709
Phone Access: (646) 558-8656
Reelhouse Oyster Bar is requesting a 7 day all alcohol license and an 1am closing indoors and outdoors.
Premise consisting of +/- 1,857 SF: On ground floor in one main room with bar area, bar dining area, and chef bar. Kitchen, storage, and restrooms located to left of bar and dining areas. Main entrance located on end of pier with one additional entrance/exit to right of bar and dining area and one additional entrance/ exit located at rear off bar and dining area. Three annual outdoor patios consisting of +/- 1,058 SF located on private property (same hours) . Additionally, Applicant seeks to remove existing conditions on prior Licensee. Thomas Baird Ferguson, Manager.
The public is welcome to attend.
* The Fan Pier Pavilion is a Facility of Public Accommodation (FPA) and is permitted under the MA Public Waterfront Act, Chapter 91.
**Due to technical issues with the City's Webex platform, the original meeting on December 7th had to be postponed.
originally published 12.6.21
Friday, December 17, 2021
Boston City Council: 2021 Legislative Year Is Over
After their regular order of business, each member of the Council expressed heartfelt remarks and good wishes to the departing Councilors and in turn the outgoing Councilors said their “good-byes” and shared stories of their time on the Body.
To view this week’s Council meeting and hear remarks click here. Starting January 3, 2022, the Council will be joined by four new members, who will take the oath of office and continue the work within the City.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Toy Drive At BCEC This Weekend
State Representative David Biele invites you to join him this weekend for a
Donated toys will go to neighborhood children this holiday season.
Looking for gift ideas? The South Boston MOMS Club, one of the participating community partners, put together a toy drive list (including board games, books, arts and crafts, planes, dinosaurs, dolls), which should give ideas. It is not an exhaustive list of items for children aged 0 to 15.
If you are looking to buy locally, Porter Square Books carries a selection of children's books and young adult books. Porter Square Books is located within GrubStreet at 50 Liberty Dr.
Any questions? Email Neighbort2NeighborToyDrive@gmail.com.
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Fort Point Landmarks December 2021 Meeting
updated 12/9/21 with available presentations
The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:
Saturday, December 04, 2021
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" Filming At Lucky's
Dear Neighbor,
We want to thank you in advance for your support of the Film and Television Industry in Massachusetts, your community has been welcoming in the past and that is appreciated! Anthem Films will be filming in your neighborhood, scenes for its new feature film “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, a biopic based on Whitney Houston’s life.
Filming is now scheduled to take place at Lucky’s Lounge, 355 Congress St, on Monday, December 6th, 2021, approx. from 7 pm to 12 am.
We will be filming the main entrance to Lucky’s and on the road directly in front, While filming, we will do intermittent traffic control on the street and sidewalks during takes, no more than 3-4 minutes at a time.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE “NO PARKING” SIGNS THAT ARE POSTED ALONG STREETS & CORRESPONDING TIMES:
Parking Restrictions:
Congress St near intersection with A St (12/5 to 12/7)
A St btw Congress St & Summer St (12/6)
Melcher St btw A St & Necco St (12/6)*
*Filming on Melcher St has been canceled.
We will have all required permits from the City of Boston for our activities as well as Boston Police Department staff on hand to assist with traffic control and safety.
If you have any questions or concerns (deliveries, construction, etc.) please feel free to email us at iwdws2021@gmail.com or call us at 617-798-0157 (leaving your name and contact info).
On behalf of the crew we would like to thank you for your consideration as we look forward to filming in your neighborhood.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” Locations Dept
Thursday, December 02, 2021
Holiday Safety Tips for the Delivery of Packages
Holiday Safety Tips for the Delivery of Packages
from our Community Service Officers at Boston Police Department C-6
During the holiday season, the Boston Police Department advises residents to be aware of delivery packages being stolen from homes. With the holidays quickly approaching, we want to take this time to remind our residents to protect themselves from being targeted.
Tips to protect yourself from home delivery theft:
‣ Send the package to the residence of a trusted friend or relative who you know will be home. Be sure that the friend is ready and waiting to retrieve the package when the doorbell rings.
‣ Ask the package delivery company to hold the package if you will not be home (many have local delivery centers). While we can't promise that this service is available, there are companies that will hold a package for up to 5 days.
‣ Request that your package be marked "signature required." This requires the delivery person to stand by and wait until you're available to retrieve the package. You could also put a note on your door, requesting the deliverer go to your next-door neighbor for the signature.
‣ Leave special instructions on where to deliver the package. A good place is on the side or back of the house so that the package is out of sight from the road. Ask the delivery person to take and discard the note with him/her or leave it with the package.
‣ Use a company that provides a tracking service and check online to see when your package is scheduled to arrive.
‣ Have the items shipped to the nearest store for "in-store pick-up."
‣ If you have an understanding boss, have your packages delivered to you at work.
‣ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Community Service Officers of your district.
These simple tips that can help make the holidays much less stressful and protect your deliveries.
Have a safe and happy holiday!!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Don't Miss The Last Neighborhood Gathering of the Year
Join FPNA
for
Fort Point Seaport
Last Neighborhood Gathering of 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
6 pm to 8 pm
in person at District Hall (75 Northern Ave.)
or
via Zoom
Sign Up Today
introducing
Our New City Councilors-At-Large
Ruthzee Louijeune
&
Erin Murphy
plus
Representative David Biele
&
Our C-6 Community Officers
with
Neighborhood News & Conversations
&
A New Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza
368 Congress St
requesting a beer & wine license
We invite you to become an FPNA member or to renew your membership. An individual membership is $35 and a family membership is $50. You can pay by check or via venmo @FPNA-Boston. Join FPNA today! |
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Santa Is Coming To Martin's Park
Santa Claus is arriving by boat and landing at the Harborwalk. From there Santa will enter Martin's Park and magically illuminate the much loved wooden play ship on:
Join Santa for some hot cocoa, caroling, and holiday fun. Hot cocoa will be provided by Flour Bakery and Tuscan Kitchen. Entertainment is by the a cappella group, Ball In The House, performing a selection of holiday classics, along with special guest, the Seaport’s Betty the Yeti.
Martin's Park, built in memory of eight-year-old Martin W. Richard, a victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, is an inclusive, resilient Boston City Park along the Fort Point Channel at the Smith Family Waterfront next to the Boston Children's Museum.
The Martin's Park Ship Lighting is presented by Friends of Martin's Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. The Friends of Martin's Park is looking for volunteers to help:
set up starting around 2pm
serve hot cocoa
manage the photo props
breakdown around 6pm
Sunday walk through to make sure the Park is shipshape
Martin's Park is located at 64 Sleeper Street
within the historic Fort Point Channel Landmark District.
Thursday, November 04, 2021
Boston City Council Looks At Mass Ave Bridge Safety, Parking Minimums, Homelessness & More
City Councilor-At-Large Michelle Wu publishes notes from Boston City Council meetings. Below are some highlights from October and her final City Council meeting yesterday, November 3, 2021 with a special message:
This week’s City Council meeting will be my last as City Councilor At-Large, as next week the Council will not meet in observance of Veteran’s Day. It’s been a true honor to serve on this body over the last eight years. I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me to serve as Boston’s next mayor, and I look forward to continuing the work.
VOTES
Safety Improvements on the
Massachusetts Avenue Bridge Resolution: We voted to approve a
resolution from Councilor Bok supporting key safety improvements on the Mass
Ave Bridge, also known as the Harvard Bridge, including flex post-protected
bike lanes by the end of the year and mode-separated travel for buses and bikes
as soon as can be feasibly coordinated with the MBTA and MassDOT.
Youth and Young Adult Homeless
Awareness Month Resolution: We voted to approve a resolution
from Councilor Essaibi George recognizing November 2021 as Youth and Young
Adult Homelessness Awareness Month, in support of the efforts of organizations,
educators, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of Boston’s children
and youth experiencing homelessness.
Surveillance Oversight and
Information Sharing: We voted to approve an ordinance that I
sponsored in partnership with Councilor Arroyo on surveillance oversight and
information sharing. This legislation establishes clear safeguards to ensure
that the surveillance technologies used by the City are deployed with
transparency, public accountability, and democratic oversight. It also prevents
Boston Public Schools safety specialists from sharing sensitive student
information with the Boston Police Department to protect students from
inappropriate surveillance and ensure that BPS is a welcome and safe
environment for all students, regardless of race or immigration status.
Parking Minimums for Affordable Housing: We voted to approve a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to parking minimums for affordable housing. This amendment will eliminate parking minimums for residential housing where at least 60% of the proposed residential units are income-restricted at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI), preventing the use of parking minimums as a tool to delay or prevent the construction of these affordable housing projects. This amendment still needs approval from the Board of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) and the Boston Zoning Commission before it takes effect.
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS
Landmark Center Chapter 121A
Project: We received communication from the City Clerk of the
filing by the Boston Redevelopment Authority of the Application for the REport
and Decision on the Eleventh Amendment to the Report and Decision on the
Landmark Center Chapter 121A Project. Chapter 121A is the section of the
Massachusetts General Laws that authorizes the creation of urban renewal
corporations to undertake residential, commercial, civic, recreational,
historic or industrial projects in areas considered to be decadent, substandard
or blighted open space.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Housing Stabilization Home Rule
Petition: We received notice for City Council approval of a
home rule petition for a special law, Expanding the Authority of the Public
Facilities Commission with Respect to Housing Stabilization. This matter was
referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
MATTERS HEARD FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Reparations and their Impact on
Civil Rights of Black Bostonians: Councilor Mejia reported back
as Chair of the Committee on Civil Rights regarding a hearing recently held to
discuss reparations and their impact on the civil rights of Black Bostonians.
At the hearing, we heard from advocates, community members, and members of the
Administration about health and wellness, land and gentrification, education,
arts and culture, economic empowerment, and more. This conversation is not just
about slavery, but about the repeated injustices and policy decisions that have
been made to disenfranchise Black communities. We heard strong support from the
community for continuing the work of creating a reparations program and
process. (Remains in Committee)
Literacy Task Force: Councilor
Edwards and Councilor Flaherty reported back as Chair and Vice-Chair of the
Committee on Government Operations, respectively, regarding a hearing recently
held to discuss creating a literacy task force to address literacy rates in the
City of Boston and develop a plan to enact policies and programs to serve both
adults and children with literacy challenges. (Remains in Committee)
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Be A Boston Bloomer This Sunday
200 Daffodil Bulbs To Plant
Sunday, November 7th (rain date 11/14)
12pm -3pm*
Gloves, tools and apple cider will be provided.
Special thanks to the City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department for the donation of 200 Daffodil bulbs.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
FPNA October Neighborhood Gathering & Spooky Happenings
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