FPNA October 28th Gathering: The State of Fort Point Channel Flood Protection

updated 10/30/25: Added link to the presentation and next community actions. Please scroll down. 

FPNA's October Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6 pm to 8 pm
CRISPR Building Lobby
105 West First Street (in person encouraged)
or via Zoom

featuring 
 Our C-6 Community Officers

As announced at our September Gathering, 
FEMA rejected funding for flood protection along the Fort Point Channel 

The State of Fort Point Channel Flood & Stormwater Protection

 View presentation

Chris Osgood, Director

City of Boston's Office of Climate Resilience

Charlie Jewell, Director of Planning & Sustainability
Boston Water & Sewer Commission

&

Ben Matusow, Senior Project Manager
 Coastal Resilience Delivery Team

discuss:

• Flood Risks along the Channel
• Status of the Proposed Berm
• Latest on the Flood Barrier proposed by the Boston Water & Sewer Commission and why the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)are interested in that solution*
• Next Steps to Protect the Neighborhood

1. Provide feedback on the US Army Corp Coastal Storm Risk Study
2. Schedule a 30 minute appointment with USACE @ City of Boston
3. Join the FPNA Climate Working Group

originally published 10.22.25