You are invited to a
Neighborhood Gathering
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
FPNA Salutes Earth Month With Resilient Fort Point Channel Updates, Fish & Farms + Beautification
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Happenings Around The Neighborhood This Week & Next
Don't miss these April happenings around the neighborhood.
April 22: Sustainable Photography Opening Reception from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center St. The exhibition showcases a series of works representing environmental landscapes by photographer Mona Miri.
April 24: Shifting Tides Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. Artists straddle their ability to see beauty deeply while nonetheless recognizing the vulnerability of our natural environment. The show is curated by scientist Judy Galvin and Fort Point artist Dorothea Van Camp.
April 25: Microplastics and The Human Body, a talk by Dr. Bridget Lee on why plastics are a large part of climate change, how we became dependent on plastics in our world and how they are appearing in our bodies. The talk will take place at 630pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. The talk is free to the public thanks to the support of a generous private donor.
April 26: A Marked Man in the Neighborhood, an evening of short films by Rocco Giuliano: writer/star/host, Henry Dane: producer/director, and Gino Mauro: videographer/editor/producer at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper Street. Doors open at 6pm. Screenings are from 7pm to 8;30pm. Space is limited. RSVP for these free screenings.
April 29: FPNA April Gathering featuring Resilient Fort Point Channel Updates in conversation with the City of Boston's Director of the Office of Climate Resilience Chris Osgood, Boston Water & Sewer Commission's Chief Engineer John Sullivan and Boston Children's Museum's VP of External Relations & Corporate Development Charlayne Murrell-Smith.
Monday, April 14, 2025
FPNA Announces 20th Annual Spring Volunteer Days
FPNA announces our 20th Annual Spring Volunteer Beautification days, building upon ten years of Boston Shines participation and this year's tenth anniversary of Love Your Block.
Show your love for Fort Point by planting flowers and sweeping our way into spring. Love Your Block is a spring citywide program to beautify and clean up Boston one block at a time. Tools, gloves and commemorative t-shirt provided. No green thumb required.
CORPORATE DAY
Friday, May 2nd
between 11 am and 2 pm
Wormwood
Park (Wormwood & A Streets)
Lunch provided
Registration Information
Fort Point residents are invited to volunteer on:
RESIDENTS DAY
Saturday, May 3rd
10 am to 1 pm
Wormwood Park (Wormwood & A Streets)
Volunteer Sign Up
Gather for coffee and pastries in Wormwood Park starting at 10 am.
Meet your neighbors and plant, sweep or rake for an hour or stay all day. We will be gardening along A Street from Melcher St. to Wormwood Park, cleaning neighborhood streets and the Fort Point Channel shoreline from Summer Street to Binford Street with our partners, Friends of the Boston Harborwalk.
If you would like to help repair winter damage to plants and vines, and to beautify Wormwood Park, please Venmo @FPNA-Boston.
Fort Point Businesses Invited to Help Beautify The Neighborhood
Do you work at one of our Fort Point businesses? Would you like to spend your lunch hour outside planting flowers and enjoying a free lunch?
FPNA is pleased to announce the return of our Corporate Volunteer Love Your Block Day. We are looking for corporate sponsors and volunteers for our annual spring neighborhood beautification event. Show your work neighborhood pride by planting flowers and sweeping our way into spring. To participate, please contact FPNA today!
Get out
of the office and get ready to dig in the dirt.
Spend Your Lunch
Hour Outside
Friday, May 2,
2025
Between 11 am &
2 pm
Wormwood
Park (Wormwood & A Streets)
Tree Angels: $500
-Create a living
tapestry in the heart of our community for all to enjoy (includes benefits
below plus membership in FPNA and special acknowledgement on FPNA website.)
Tree Circle suggested minimum $350 (multiple tree
circles available)
- Tree Circle adopted
by your company
- Provides
flowers and mulch for the base of your tree
- Opportunity
for employees to design and plant flowers around your tree
- Love Your
Block t-shirt for employees who participate
- Complimentary lunch
provided by local restaurants
- Recognition on
FPNA website, social media and promotional materials
A Street Panel suggested minimum $200 (multiple panels
available)
- Provide
flowers, vines and mulch
- Opportunity
for employees to plant flowers and vines
- Love Your
Block t-shirt for employees who participate
- Complimentary lunch
provided by local restaurants
- Recognition on
FPNA website, social media and promotional materials
Love Your Block is a spring citywide program to beautify and clean up Boston one block at a time.
Questions, please contact FPNA today!
Friday, April 11, 2025
Gillette Announces Master Plan Development Filings To The Neighborhood
P&G Gillette is excited to let you know that they filed a Master Plan for the South Boston site along Fort Point Channel. We’ve been proud to call this site our home for over 120 years, and this filing is the culmination of years of thoughtful consideration to develop a long-term plan that not only is right for our company, but for the future of the South Boston neighborhood and city at large. The plan aims to transform our 31-acre Gillette campus into a vibrant mixed-use development that prioritizes community and economic opportunities for all Boston residents.
This redevelopment represents a generational opportunity to reshape our transit-oriented campus for the next century, aligning with community aspirations and regional priorities for a vibrant future. The draft Master PDA, supplemental and additional information filings can be viewed here.
The Master Plan has benefited from well over a year of engagement with key community stakeholders, residents and local organizations, including over 15 meetings and workshops. Residents and neighborhood groups provided important feedback about their goals and vision for the site that we have incorporated into this filing including:
· A Vibrant Connection: Designing new streets and public spaces to enhance connectivity across the neighborhood and to the waterfront.
· Urban Waterfront Open Space: Incorporating a 6.5-acre signature open space alongside smaller accessible areas to meet diverse community needs.
· A Hub for Civic Space and Cultural Opportunity: Creating dynamic spaces for gathering, creativity, and year-round activities and experiences.
· Resilient and Future-Focused: Committing private investment to critical resiliency efforts and mobility solutions (for pedestrians and cyclists) to ensure a safer, more sustainable neighborhood.
· Housing: Introducing thoughtfully planned housing, with at least 30% of the new development reserved for residential use, along with the potential for millions of dollars in linkage funds to support affordable housing initiatives in Boston.
· Careers for the 21st Century: Generating thousands of modern, meaningful jobs that support families and fuel Boston’s future, thereby expanding economic opportunities and growth across the city.
The Master Plan filing will kick off a formal review by the City’s Planning Department that will include more rounds of community engagement and opportunities to continue to provide feedback. In addition to the public meetings, we are open to connecting with your organization directly at an upcoming meeting. Please let us know if you are interested in this and we will work to schedule a discussion.
To provide you with as much advance notice as possible, the upcoming meeting dates are as follows:
· IAG Meetings: May 12 (in person) & May 27 (virtual) from 6-8pm
· Community Meetings: May 14 (in person) & May 29 (virtual) from 6-8pm
As always, more information about the project and upcoming meetings can also be found at: www.gillettebostonupdate.com and on the City’s Planning website.
Thank you for all your support to date and we look forward to your continued partnership ahead.
Kara L. Buckley
Global Grooming Communications & Community Affairs Leader
P&G/Gillette
Monday, April 07, 2025
Fort Point Celebrates Earth Month On Both Sides Of The Channel
Spring is here. It is the perfect time to go out an explore our world and see how artists perceive environmental impacts and beauty.
April 12: Earth Month: Environmental Awareness Gallery Stroll and Reception* from 4:30pm to 8pm. Celebrate our planet by strolling Fort Point's local galleries and view artwork from over 20 artists in multiple mediums. Keep your eyes out for public art too. The Gallery Stroll will start at the Midway Gallery at 15 Channel Ctr. St, and continue to the Gallery at 249 A Street, 259 A Street Gallery ending with a reception at the FPAC Art Space. The exhibition is curated by Liliana Folta and made possible with support by a generous private donor and FPAC. *Please note that the stroll will take place rain, flurries or shine.April 22: Sustainable Photography Opening Reception from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center St. The exhibition showcases a series of works representing environmental landscapes by photographer Mona Miri.
April 24: Shifting Tides Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. Artists straddle their ability to see beauty deeply while nonetheless recognizing the vulnerability of our natural environment. The show is curated by scientist Judy Galvin and Fort Point artist Dorothea Van Camp.
April 25: Microplastics and The Human Body, a talk by Dr. Bridget Lee on why plastics are a large part of climate change, how we became dependent on plastics in our world and how they are appearing in our bodies. The talk will take place at 630pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. The talk is free to the public thanks to the support of a generous private donor.
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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
Monday, March 31, 2025
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.
Friday, March 28, 2025
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:
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.
Friday, March 21, 2025
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.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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.
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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.
- "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.
Monday, March 17, 2025
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
Friday, March 14, 2025
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
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.
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
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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.
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
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
Monday, March 10, 2025
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.