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. 

Pizza, Parks, Conversations & Cocoa

updated 2/14/25 with 244 - 284 A Street Open Space Meeting #3 presentation.

February 6th: Sally’s APizza Proposal Abutters Meeting at 6pm. Open to all neighbors. Restaurant location: 30 Thomson Place. View Abutters Meeting recording.

February 7th:  City Councilor-At-Large Henry Santana Office Hours from 9am to 10am at t the Cannonball Cafe, 383 Dorchester St. 

February 11th: 244 - 284 A Street Open Space Meeting #3 at 6pm hosted by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation and Related Beal to review further refined design updates on the amphitheater within the waterfront Fort Point Park and Harborwalk. View Presentation.

February 13th: Fort Point Landmarks February 2025 Public Meeting at 6pm.

February 19th: Cocoa with City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune at 9am at the Cannonball Cafe, 383 Dorchester St. Come hear about what's happening and share questions, concerns and ideas about our neighborhood and city. Enjoy a free cocoa. 

originally published 02.03.24

Fort Point Landmarks February 2025 Public Meeting

updated 2/13/25 with application presentations.

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

Thursday, February 13, 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 955 0057 3484# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0466 FPC  332 CONGRESS STREET 

Applicant: Daniel Brennan

Proposed Work: Replace single entry door; Replace two fixed windows with accordion style operable windows; Paint pilasters, portion of cornice, and entry doors; Install (3) three sconce light fixtures; Install blade sign at far left pilaster; Install individual letter signage affixed to an LED raceway Center on two windows; install vinyl window decals at entry door. Continued from the 12/12/24 Public Hearing. 

APP # 25.0521 FPC         259-267 SUMMER STREET 

Applicant: Adam Burns

Proposed Work: Selective updates to the southern façade, replacing one column of masonry window infills with historic windows spanning floors 1-8; replace one column of louvers on floors 2-8. Remove the infill of three at-grade windows and replace them with historic windows. Continued from the 1/23/25 Public Hearing. 

APP # 25.0531 FPC 266 SUMMER STREET Moved to Administrative Review
Applicant: Erik Minneart
Proposed Work: Installation of two new 16" round 
non-illuminated blade signs; Installation of decal on building entry door.

II.  Administrative Review

APP # 25.0573 FPC 5 NECCO STREET: Installation of storefront and blade signage for Backyard Fitness that includes halo lit channel letters and logo; Installation of "Coming Soon" vinyl decals for existing storefront entrance to be removed at the end of April 2025 (removed by applicant).

APP # 25.0531 FPC 266 SUMMER STREET Installation of two new 16" round non-illuminated blade signs; Installation of decal on building entry door (moved from design review by staff).

II. RATIFICATION OF 1/23/25 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II.  STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde , Vacancy, Vacancy

Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

originally published 02.10.25

BU's Metrobridge Initiative on Cities Program Releases Gillette Site Existing Conditions Analysis

The Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) in collaboration with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association has partnered with Boston University first via their Metrobridge Initiative on Cities Program to support the community as we prepare to engage the City of Boston and Procter & Gamble in discussions about the redevelopment of the 31-acre Gillette manufacturing site in our neighborhood

The first phase focused on documenting the existing conditions of the redevelopment site and collecting preliminary data from a range of sources, including neighbors at last November's Help Shape The Future Of The Neighborhood event. View the Existing Conditions Analysis of the Gillette Redevelopment Site report from BU's Urban Research Methods graduate students.

We are now building upon this foundation with a BU Capstone project aimed at generating ideas for the site’s future.

                      

Gillette Redevelopment Project Recap               

• FPNA hosts the Gillette Reimagine team in Feb. 2024
• Gillette hosts community tours and workshops in March, Sept & Oct. 2024
• Gillette files Letter of Intent in August 2024
• Gillette plans to file a Planned Development Area (PDA) Master Plan in the Spring 2025, which will kick off public meetings with the community and Impact Advisory Group.  The PDA Master Plan will look at programming, open space, massing, transportation, resiliency, and housing
  

You Are Invited To FPNA's 2025 Kickoff Neighborhood Gathering Jan 28th

updated 1/30/25 with link to the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services  South Boston Liaison's presentation.

updated 1/29/25: with links to Congress St., Sleeper St. and A St. presentation and the Northern Avenue Bridge Advisory and the  Northern Avenue Bridge Superstructure Removal Project Notification Form.

You are invited to

an in person 

2025 Neighborhood Gathering Kickoff

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6 pm to 8 pm

Advance Registration Required for admittance

Boston Children's Museum* 

308 Congress St (business entrance)

5th floor conference room 

In person or Online Viewing Only

featuring

An Update from the City of Boston Streets Team

on

Congress Street, Sleeper St and A Street 

sidewalk and street reconstruction to start in 2025

&

a One Way Option for Sleeper Street 

with

South Boston ONS Update 

introducing

Revival Cafe + Kitchen

15 Necco Street

plus

Neighborhood Updates & Latest News

Gillette Redevelopment

Northern Avenue Bridge Advisory & Northern Avenue Bridge PNF

Verizon Storage Yard 

346 D Street

*Please note that our 2025 Kickoff Gathering will take place in person at the Boston Children's Museum. Online is viewing and listening only. 

If you have any questions, comments or updates, please submit them by end of day, Monday, Jan. 27th to FPNA.

Fort Point Landmarks January 2025 Public Meeting

Updated 1/13/25: The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission's January meeting date is rescheduled to Jan 23rd after the original Jan 9th meeting had to be cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Zoom link is updated below.

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

Thursday, January 23, 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 954 0455 8097# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0466 FPC  332 CONGRESS STREET 

Applicant: Daniel Brennan 

Proposed Work: Replace single entry door with (2) two 36” wide wood/glass doors; Replace two fixed windows with accordion style operable windows; Paint pilasters, portion of cornice, and entry doors; Install (3) three sconce light fixtures; Install blade sign at far left pilaster; Install individual letter signage affixed to an LED raceway Center on two windows; install vinyl window decals at entry door. Continued from the 12/12/24 Public Hearing.

APP # 25.0521 FPC 259-267 SUMMER STREET 

Applicant: Adam Burns

Proposed Work: As part of the larger office-to-residential conversion project, the proposed scope of work includes selective updates to the southern façade, replacing one column of masonry window infills with historic windows spanning floors 1-8 and one column of louvers with Juliet balconies onfloors 2-8. The applicant will also remove the infill of three at-grade windows and replace them with historic windows. Additional work includes constructing a roof deck and extending the existing headhouse to provide secondary rooftop egress, both designed to remain non-visible from Summer and Melcher Streets. Lastly, rooftop mechanicals will be replaced with updated infrastructure, designed and confirmed to be non-visible from surrounding streets.

II. RATIFICATION OF 12/12/24 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II.  STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Originally published 12/23/24