tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168028232024-03-16T07:34:50.738-04:00Fort Point Boston BlogBlog for the Fort Point Neighborhood in Boston, MA 02210.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1808125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-55842965669616045512024-03-15T12:01:00.010-04:002024-03-16T07:34:16.317-04:00Southie St. Patrick's Day Parade & Road Race This Sunday!The St. Patrick's/Evacuation Day Parade is Sunday, March 17, 2024. The 3.5 mile parade will begin at 1pm, starting at Broadway Station before making its way past Medal of Honor Park and ending at Andrew Square. Broadway will be closed to traffic from approximately 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Where to watch? If you are looking to take in the parade from one of the many restaurants FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-32961442088231704532024-03-12T16:13:00.006-04:002024-03-15T15:15:27.837-04:00Happenings This Week & Next Plus Opportunities For Feedback3/12: South
Boston Innovation Campus Joint Impact Advisory Group and Public Meeting to review NPC for Building
2 at 2 Harbor St. within the South Boston designated port area (DPA). at
6pm. View NPC. 3/13: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING at 2:30pm Application for a Modified South Boston Parking Freeze Permit from Howard Stein Hudson on behalf of Channelside FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-1162214251199763152024-03-12T12:30:00.001-04:002024-03-12T17:40:01.492-04:00Fort Point Landmarks March 2024 Meetingupdated 3/13: rescheduled from March 19th to March 27th at 6 PM in order to have a a quorum of Commissioners present.THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONwill hold a public hearing on:Wednesday March 27, 2024 (newer date)6:00 PMThis hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-25086570467592743922024-03-11T19:30:00.003-04:002024-03-11T19:33:36.896-04:0024 Farnsworth MA Emergency Shelter Information Session March 1stupdated 3/11 with UUA donation opportunities.Dear Neighbors,Many of you have reached out asking how you may offer support to the guest families temporarily staying at 24 Farnsworth. The UUA is offering donation opportunities here. On February 7th, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services notified FPNA that the Healey-Driscoll Administration was considering establishing an FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-64936844909163004152024-03-08T11:43:00.017-05:002024-03-08T13:22:36.389-05:00Love Our Historic District? We Are Looking For Commissioners.If you love our Fort Point Historic District, the City is looking for Commissioners to serve on the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission (FPCLDC). Their goal is to fill all vacancies within the next two weeks. The Fort Point Channel Landmark District (FPCLD) encompasses roughly 55 acres across the Fort Point Channel from downtown Boston. Developed in the 1830s by FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-51940704836502766652024-03-05T08:00:00.000-05:002024-03-05T14:03:39.778-05:00MA Presidential Primary: Early Voting & Election DayMA Presidential PrimaryEarly Voting: continues through Friday, March 1st. At City Hall, Tuesday and Thursdays hours are 9am to 8pm and Wednesday and Friday hours are 9am to 5pm. Click here for complete list of early voting locations to choose from.Election Day: Tuesday, March 5th from 7am to 8pm.On Ballot: Presidential candidates, State Committee man and State Committee FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-55876876285828044832024-02-27T17:18:00.006-05:002024-02-28T19:03:12.269-05:00What's Happening This Week & NextNow through March 1st: Early voting for the MA Presidential Primary at City Hall, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm and Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm. Click the link above for more details and polling sites. 2/28: Boston Harbor Now’s Harbor Use Forum: Stone Living Lab Research, Education & Engagement Projects at 8:30am – 10am. The Lab is an FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-88434770187627231382024-02-21T14:39:00.005-05:002024-02-27T15:34:52.479-05:00FPNA Neighborhood Gathering Features Councilor Mejia, Buses, Office Conversions & Neighborhood News You are invited to anIn Person Neighborhood GatheringTuesday, February 27, 20246 pm to 8 pmCRISPR Therapeutics105 West First StreetfeaturingOur C-6 Community OfficersA Conversation withCity Councilor-At-Large Julia Mejia&Summer Street Bus Rapid Transit Pilot UpdateMatthew Moran, Boston Transportation Dept.introducingOffice to Residential Conversion PilotDid you know FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-27417895206454965522024-02-15T10:30:00.010-05:002024-02-15T11:24:35.751-05:00MassDEP Draft Climate Resilience Regulations & CZM Coastal Resilience Districts updated 2/15/24: MassDEP extends joint public comment period from March 1 to April 30, 2024 and adds Office Hours. MassDEP Resiliency Draft RegulationsIn February 2022, MassDEP invited a wide range of stakeholders to participate in a stakeholder advisory panel to inform MassDEP’s proposed resilience-focused regulatory updates with the goal of preparing draft regulations. FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-17456317430819411432024-02-13T13:00:00.001-05:002024-02-13T13:24:19.805-05:00Mayor Wu Declares Snow Emergency. Parking Ban Starts at 10pm.Updated 2/13/23: Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 4:00 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted lots and garages must remove their cars by 6:00 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates.Mayor Michelle Wu declares a snow emergency ahead of the forecasted winter storm that is expected to begin FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-40517665420487775862024-02-09T11:30:00.000-05:002024-02-12T18:21:15.041-05:00Fort Point Landmarks February 2024 Meeting2/9/24: cancelled due to not enough Commissioners present to reach quorum. THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONwill hold a public hearing on:Thursday, February 8, 20246:00 PMThis hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or bycalling 929-436-2866 and entering FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-73943580612391200232024-02-06T11:00:00.002-05:002024-02-07T13:50:22.323-05:007 Channel Center Public Meeting: New Life Sciences Owners, New Design & New Opportunities1/29/24: January 17th Public Meeting for 7 Channel Center Street is rescheduled to February 7th.The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is hosting a public meeting to discuss design updates regarding the 7 Channel Center project located in Fort Point within the South Boston Waterfront on:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (new date)6pmRegisterThe meeting will also be an opportunity FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-73735201571970637402024-02-05T14:00:00.000-05:002024-02-05T15:33:04.076-05:002024 Neighborhood Gathering Kicks Off With New City Council President, Gillette & 2 New Restaurantsupdated 2/5/24 with P&G Gillette presentation (see below). FPNA invites you to anin person 2024 Neighborhood Gathering KickoffTuesday, January 30, 20246 pm to 8 pmWorcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)303 Congress St (across from The Milk Bottle)In person or Online Viewing OnlyfeaturingOur C-6 Community Officers with special guestsnewly elected Boston City Council FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-81779289224080821152024-02-05T11:56:00.004-05:002024-02-06T15:32:36.800-05:00A Look At What's Going On This Week & Nextupdated 02/06/24 with links to Abutters Meetings videos. Starting today, there's lots going on about the neighborhood, especially our waterfront. Resiliency tops MassDEP's agenda with information sessions this week followed by hearings next week on draft regulations updates to Chapter 91, wetlands and water quality. 7 Channel Center Public Meeting is tonight. Next week Boston Harbor Now is FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-91142666253760475282024-01-16T10:00:00.000-05:002024-01-16T10:03:46.484-05:00Welcome to 2024: About The Neighborhood The First 11 Daysupdated 1/16/2024 with 232 A St DEIR meeting presentation and MCCA Cypher St meeting presentation and recording.2024 is off to a strong start with Squares + Streets, development and road environmental impacts plus a call for volunteers. Is one of your 2024 resolutions to be more involved in your neighborhood?FPNA is looking for a representative from each residential building to FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-13352308093129394652024-01-03T08:00:00.001-05:002024-01-03T08:00:00.138-05:00URBAN EDGE: Change, Death + Superstition - Opening Reception January 20thThe Gallery at 249 A Street to premier Urban Edge, a new exhibit of works by Steve Kromer and Duane Lucia. The opening reception takes place on:Saturday, January 20, 20243pm-6pm249 A StreetFree & Open to the publicClick here for tickets to receptionThe exhibit runs from Wednesday, January 10 through Saturday, February 24, 2024. Gallery hours are by appointment only at (617) 416-0718.FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-44228962972126391292024-01-01T16:25:00.005-05:002024-01-01T16:25:37.198-05:00Fort Point Landmarks January 2024 Meeting THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONwill hold a public hearing on:Thursday, January 11, 20246:00 PMThis hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or bycalling 929-436-2866 and entering meeting id 971 0592 5189#.You can also submit written comments or FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-79199300206433800572023-12-23T14:27:00.001-05:002023-12-23T14:27:19.066-05:00Seaport Smalls: Free Fun Saturdays For Your Tiny CrewStarting Saturdays in January 2024 from 10AM-11AM indoors at The Paseo at 111 Harbor Way, a rotating selection of free children's programming for ages 0-8 years old. Seaport Smalls programming partners are: Jungle Jim with magic & balloons, Little Groove Music, music for kids, Music at The Blissful with Evan Haler, and Whiz Kidz for science & fun. Seaport Smalls will occur Saturdays FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-27394485871794986572023-12-15T16:00:00.000-05:002023-12-15T16:25:42.899-05:00Reimagining Gillette's 31 Acres. Community Meeting December 6thupdated 12/15/23: with Gillette Reimagination project presentation and meeting video.As a part of a broader business transformation, Gillette will be reshaping its operations in our neighborhood, marking a new chapter in the company's long history in Boston. The decision will bring an opportunity to reimagine Gillette's 31-acre waterfront campus, unlocking new possibilities for the future. FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-83353643502815086142023-12-13T11:00:00.001-05:002023-12-13T11:11:31.811-05:00MCCA Cypher Street Remediation Project Meeting Tonightupdated 12/12/23 with meeting presentation and meeting recording. The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) and Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) are hosting a virtual Cypher Street Project Meeting tonight:Tuesday, December 12, 20236pmView presentationView meeting videoSince the November 2nd meeting, MCCA engaged Ileen Gladstone as the Community Licensed Site FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-23801272460859518152023-12-11T18:00:00.000-05:002023-12-14T18:17:14.849-05:00Fort Point Landmarks December 2023 Meetingupdated 12/14/23 at 6:15pm with 30 Thomson Place application withdrawn by applicant. THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSIONwill hold a public hearing on:Thursday, December 14, 20236:00 PMThis hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or bycalling 929-436-2866 and FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-83480711770377629232023-12-07T16:00:00.013-05:002023-12-07T16:00:00.132-05:00Toy Drive and Holiday Party State Representative David Biele cordially invites you to his fifth Annual Toy Drive to benefit children in our community around Christmas and the holiday season on:Tuesday, December 12, 20236-8pmAmrheins40 West BroadwayPlease bring an unwrapped toy for ages 0 to 16 and help spread holiday cheer to the children in our neighborhood. The toy drive gives presents to over 500 children in South FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-33166978854723748752023-12-07T13:30:00.000-05:002023-12-07T13:53:57.342-05:00Two Related Neighborhood Meetings: One Civic & Cultural + One Park Designupdated 12/07/23 with 244-284 A STREET CHANNELSIDE OPEN SPACE WORKSHOP presentation and video.The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture in conjunction with the BPDA is holding a public meeting on the planning and analysis of waterfront civic and cultural facilities and programs related to MassDEP required Chapter 91 spaces aka facilities of accommodation (FPA):Waterfront Civic FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-55005302013550467092023-12-05T07:30:00.149-05:002023-12-06T17:49:50.146-05:00About The Neighborhood This Week: Gillette, Holiday Art Sales & Other DevelopmentsYou won't want to miss what's going on and about the neighborhood this week.December 5: 7 Channel Center Redevelopment Meet & Greet and Abutters Open House at 6pm at Gilbane's office at 10 Channel Center Street. Meet the new building owners, Phase 3 Real Estate and meet their team, featuring CBT Architects. Learn about the proposed changes to the redevelopment, including full&FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-59480297614209739322023-12-02T08:00:00.007-05:002023-12-05T05:14:40.582-05:00Summer Street Pilot Starts MondayThe six month evaluation period for the Summer Street dedicated bus/truck lane pilot and protected bike lane begins on Monday, December 4th. The pilot spans Summer Street from South Station to East First Street. Over the next six months, the City will be piloting these dedicated lanes to improve travel time reliability for transit and freight vehicles. It will also be making cycling FPNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133376962979615111noreply@blogger.com0