Happenings About The Neighborhood Starting Tonight

2/3: Green Infrastructure Planning and Flood Mapping Climate Social from 6pm to 8pm: Hear from the Boston Community-Based Flood Resilience project team and community partners. Learn how the results of the Office of Green Infrastructure's Boston Flood Survey are being used, get access to local resources, and explore the updated flood viewer tool!  Meet in person at the Civic Pavilion or online.  

2/5: 2025 Draft Massport Strategic Plan virtual presentation at 6pm. Your comments will help shape Massport’s path forward. Comments are open until March 6th. 

2/5: West Street and West Coast, Works on Paper by Sarah Turner, opens at The Gallery at 249A Street from 6pm to 8pm. A series of quiet ‘burn drawings’ which give into the winter stillness of home in New England’s landscape. A set of photographs that resist winter’s muted colors and reach instead for West Coast exuberance. The exhibition runs through February 20th. 

2/5: The Cultural Incubator presents HUMANITY AS PRAXIS, Resilience. Resistance. Collective Hope by renowned Cuban artist Carlos Martiel and Palestinian artists Hanan Azaiza, Osama Hussein, Ahmed Jarbou, Ahmad Al-Daalsa, and Kawthar Al-Qabbani at 5:30pm at 15 Channel Center St.

2/7: The Distillery Gallery presents Tortured Artist, a collaborative project by photographers Sun Brown and Yves, this weekend only. Saturday Opening reception from 6pm to 10pm with Sunday viewing hours from 12pm to 6om. The Distillery Gallery is located at 516 E 2nd St.

2/7: Assembly Required, An Exhibition of Collage As a Mirror of the Mundane by Hervé Kwimo, opens at 6pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center St. Herve presents a study in fragmentation, alignment, and viewpoint.

2/11: Boston in Focus: Capturing a Changing Urban Canvas, a powerful collection of work from AFH teens, alumni artists, and local Boston photographers, each with their own perspective and truth on the changes our city has undergone within the past two decades, opens with an Artist Talk at 5pm followed by a reception at 6pm at Artist For Humanity (AFH), 100 W. 2nd St. 

2/12: Artists of Tomorrow: Self Portraits, created by Artists for Humanity (AFH) teens, opens from 4pm to 6pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70A Sleeper Street. The portraits are honest, imaginative reflections on who they are and who they are becoming. Together, they tell a collective story of emerging identity, possibility, and the vibrant future these young creatives are shaping for themselves and their communities. 

originally published 2.3.26

About The Neighborhood This Week

Artists For Humanity teens and alumni are showcased in two events: one this Wednesday, February 11th and the other on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our South Boston Liaison, Lydia Polaski, is holding an office hour on Friday the 13th plus check out the resource offerings below: 

2/11: Boston in Focus: Capturing a Changing Urban Canvas, a powerful collection of work from AFH teens, alumni artists, and local Boston photographers, each with their own perspective and truth on the changes our city has undergone within the past two decades, opens with an Artist Talk at 5pm followed by a reception at 6pm at Artist For Humanity (AFH), 100 W. 2nd St. 

2/12: Artists of Tomorrow: Self Portraits, created by Artists for Humanity (AFH) teens, opens from 4pm to 6pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70A Sleeper Street. The portraits are honest, imaginative reflections on who they are and who they are becoming. Together, they tell a collective story of emerging identity, possibility, and the vibrant future these young creatives are shaping for themselves and their communities.     

2/13: South Boston Office Hour with our neighborhood liaison, Lydia Polaski, from 10:30am to 11:30am at Elephantine Bakery, 332 Congress Street. Don't let Friday the 13th vibes stop you from joining Lydia to chat or to discuss a City matter you may be wondering about. As an added bonus, pick up a tasty treat at the same time. 

 
Resources (provided by our Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services' South Boston Liaison)

Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Savings Clinics 

Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

Learn more here. To set up your in-person clinic appointment, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366.

Food Resources

Do you–or does someone you know–need help finding food? Click here

Property Tax Resources here

• Tax Exemptions and Abatements here

• Personal Property Tax Exemption here

• Seniors: File for a Tax Deferral here

• Older Adult Property Tax Workoff Program here

If you have questions about the Residential Exemption or want to know about Personal Exemptions for the blind, disabled veterans, or seniors, please contact the Taxpayer Referral and Assistance Center at 617-635-4287 or email staff at TRACFAXSG@boston.gov.

Have You Checked Your Car? Don't Get Towed.

If you are parked on A Street, Congress Street or Sleeper Street, check you car for no parking signs while these streets are currently undergoing pre-construction test pit digging as part of the Streets Reconstruction Project. Even if your car is still buried under snow, it could get towed. 

Pre-construction activities is occurring now through March. The project will include construction of curbs on Melcher Street in the Spring. 

Sign up for emails to stay connected. 

FPNA Kicks Off 2026 With Streets, Sen. Collins, Joint Ventures, A New Restaurant & You

updated 1.29.26 with Congress, Sleeper, Melcher & A Streets presentation and Celine Restaurant presentation, along with links to guest speakers.  

You are invited to a
2026 Neighborhood Gathering Kickoff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge
15 Necco Street
 and Online
R.S.V.P.

featuring

Congress St., Sleeper St., Melcher St & A Street Updates
City of Boston Streets Team
pre-construction will start in January*

MA State Senator Nick Collins: A Legislative Update

Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services & Age Strong
Age Strong Cost Savings Clinics

&

Joint Ventures
63 Melcher St

introducing 

Celine Restaurant
requesting a beer, wine & cordials license to start
324 A Street (formerly the Blue Dragon)

plus

Neighborhood Updates & Latest News

If you have any questions, comments or updates, please submit them by end of day, Monday, Jan. 26th to FPNA.

*Week of January 20th: Dig 7 test pits at various locations on Sleeper Street.
Week of January 26th: Dig 8 test pits at various locations on Congress Street.
Week of February 2nd: Dig 4 test pits at various locations on A Street.

originally published 1.16.26

Fort Point Channel Landmark District Items at January 2026 Boston Landmarks Commission

 The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing 

January 27, 2026

4pm

via zoom 

or calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id #160 936 0098

You may also submit written comments or questions to blc@boston.gov.

The following Fort Point Channel Historic District applications will be reviewed:

DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP #26.0468 FPC:  15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Applicant: Andrea Sonan
At the rear of 15 Channel Center Street replace “Fire Escape B” in kind. Address masonry repairs around fire escape as needed. 

APP #26.0576 FPC:  308 CONGRESS STREET
Applicant: Jug Chokshi
Boston Children’s Museum proposes to add a waterproof membrane over the existing brick façade of the Atlas Stores Building, extending up to  approximately 6 feet above ground level and 1 foot below the sidewalk. New brick veneer will be installed over the waterproofing membrane. Fittings for stop logs will be installed at openings. 

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW (recommendations by Staff will be presented for approval)

APP #26.0517 FPC: 214 A STREET
Install into the mortar joints an exterior blade sign and plaque. 

APP #26.0524 FPC: 333 SUMMER STREET
Cut and repoint exterior facade where needed, remove and replace deteriorated brick in kind, replace window sealant.

Boston Children's Museum Invites You To Welcome The Year Of The Horse

updated 1/25/26: Due to the impending snowstorm, the museum will close Sunday 1pm through Monday.

Enjoy Oshogatsu 2026, Japanese New Year at Boston Children’s Museum

Welcome the Year of the Horse

WHO:

Kids and Families

WHAT:    
Celebrate Oshogatsu 2026, the Japanese New Year! Plan for an exciting day filled with lively programs including Taiko Drumming, the Shishimai Lion Dance, Omikuji Fortunes, Japanese Weaving Workshops, Mochi Rice-Pounding Ceremony, and a variety of other engaging activities. 
 
Explore the Japanese House exhibit, an authentic Kyoto home from the 1800’s, located on the Museum's third floor and admire special New Year's decorations. 

Join in and gather together to welcome the Year of the Horse!    

WHEN:    
Sunday, January 25, 2026
10:00am–3:00pm

TICKETS:    
Advance tickets or reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks.

WHERE: 
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210

About The Neighborhood

1/22/26 updated with cancelation of 1/26 COMPSTAT meeting due to forecast.

Here are a few things going on in and about our neighborhood.

1/20: Cancelled Boston Civic Design Commission Design (BCDC) Committee Meeting at 5pm. Reserved Channel Master Plan on Agenda A at 5pm 

1/20: Save the Harbor Better Beaches Grant Information Session at 6pm at the Community Work Lounge at 15 Necco.

1/22: Resilient Moakley Park Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) comment deadline. Send comments to Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov and learn more about the project at our 1/27th Gathering.

1/23: FP3 Gallery Opening Reception of Paintings by Christine Vaillancourt from 5pm to 7pm at 346 Congress St. Show runs through May 14th. Gallery hours are daily 10am to 7pm. 

1/26: Cancelled District C-6 Community COMPSTAT Public Safety Meeting hosted by sister neighborhood organization, Andrew Square Civic Association, at 6:30pm at 2 Algar Street.This meeting will be rescheduled in the spring.

1/27: FPNA 2026 Kickoff Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm at the Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St or online. 

1/28: Congress St.(Sleeper St. & A Street) virtual Pre-Construction Meeting from 6pm to 8pm.

1/29: Atlantic Wharf Gallery Opening Reception of Lucid Ground, an exhibition by the Pell Lucy Artist Collective from 5pm to 7pm at 290 Congress St. Show runs through April 3rd.

1/29:The Reshaping of New England's Seasons: What's happening to our weather? at 6pm. A free in person and virtual talk hosted by the Boston Globe and New England Aquarium at the Simons Theatre at 1 Central Wharf and online.

1/29: Porter Square Books' free screening of the pilot episode of Broadway Books, a sitcom based in NYC about an independent bookstore struggling to survive using increasingly desperate measures, at 7pm at 50 Liberty Dr. There will be a Q&A following the screening with writer/director Carianne King. 

originally published 1.19.26

District C-6 Community COMPSTAT Public Safety Meeting Cancelled

updated 1/22/26: This meeting is cancelled due to the weather forecast and will be rescheduled in the spring.

The South Boston District C-6 Community COMPSTAT Public Safety Meeting will held on:

Cancelled Monday, January 26, 2026

hosted by the Andrew Square Civic Association (ASCA)*

Parking – refreshments/A Taste of the Square – activity area for the “littles” – 

pet friendly (leashed) – door prizes

6:30-8:00 p.m.

2 Alger St

All South Boston Neighbors are welcome

COMPSTAT has traditionally been an internal meeting where Boston Police Department (BPD) leaders discuss current crime trends and patterns in all of the city’s districts and coordinate planning to strategically address them. 

This meeting will bring police leaders and the community together to discuss crime data, address concerns, and collaboratively develop public safety strategies.

Please take the BPD Pre-Survey. It should take only two minutes to complete and will help BPD prepare for the event by providing topics, safety strategies and statistics to share based upon your answers and concerns.

*At the event, ASCA is collecting white socks, hats, and gloves for local shelters. Donations are appreciated.

originally published 1.15.26

Atlantic Wharf Annual Meeting Tonight!

The 2026 Atlantic Wharf Annual Meeting is taking place Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Fort Point Room at Atlantic Wharf (290 Congress St, Boston, MA – street level).

 

This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. We encourage you to RSVP to marketing@bxp.com or simply come Tuesday evening.  Guests who RSVP will receive a copy of the 2026 Atlantic Wharf Annual Plan via email in advance of the meeting. Printed copies will be distributed at the meeting.

 

New England Boat Show At Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)

The New England Boat Show is coming to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC) on January 7, 2026 through January 11, 2026.  We will be welcoming 28,000 daily visitors to the neighborhood. 

The show is expected to be extremely busy with local drive-in traffic, and overflow parking will be needed. Once the MCEC South lot fills, attendees will be sent to overflow parking lots in the following order:

1. South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center (SBWTC)

2. Channel Center Garage (Shuttle buses will be available from the Channel Garage to the MCEC)

3. Necco Street Garage & Channelside Open Air Lot

Portable variable message signs (PVMS) will guide attendees quickly off the streets and into the parking lot.

Boston and MA State Police details to help pull traffic and provide for pedestrian safety.

Thank You For A Successful 2025 & Happy New Year!

December 31: New Year's Eve on the Waterfront: Ice Sculpture Stroll & Celebration from 1pm to 5pm. New this year is free ferry shuttles between East Boston’s Lewis Mall Dock, Fan Pier, and Lovejoy Wharf. Find out the ferry schedule, ice sculpture locations and how to enter the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll Selfie Contest  at the link above. 

December 31: John Boston Harbor Now, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and your closest friends to ring in the New Year with fireworks that will begin promptly at midnight. Public viewing is free and available along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier, Christopher Columbus Park, and the East Boston waterfront.

***THANK YOU***

Thank you for making 2025 a success and for improving our neighborhood. We couldn't have done it without you! Please take a moment to join us. Your membership allows FPNA to continue to advocate for a better neighborhood while bringing neighbors together at our monthly gatherings.  An individual membership is $35 and a family membership is $50. Venmo us @FPNA-Boston

2026 Happenings

January 1: Take the L Street Brownies New Year’s Day 2026 Polar Plunge. The L Street Tavern hosts a special march from the bar located at L + 8th to the beach led by the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes + Drums on January 1st!  Doors open at 8 am. March to M Street Beach as a group, usually between 9am and 10am. A special commemorative t-shirt will be on sale for $25.

January 6: Boston Civic & Design Commission Monthly Meeting Agenda includes 2025 Year in Review by BCDC Executive Director Kristina Ricco and address from Deputy Chief of Urban Design, Diana Fernandez.

Save the date of January 27h for FPNA's 2026 Kickoff Gathering at 6pm at the Community Work Lounge at 15 Necco. 

Comment Deadline (updated 12/31 at 3pm with new date)
 

January 22 (new date): Resilient Moakley Park Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) , a 60-acre city-owned park susceptible to immediate and regular flooding following major rainstorms due to limited stormwater management infrastructure and high groundwater conditions; with projected sea level rise which will turn the park into a major flood pathway inland. The City’s strategy includes the construction of a resilient landscape berm while simultaneously making improvements to stormwater and community amenities. Comment deadline submitted due to supplemental filing December 23rd. Comments to  Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov.

Winter Fun at the Boston Children's Museum During School Vacation

Winter Fun at the Boston Children's Museum

WHO: Kids and Families 

WHAT:  Winter Fun During School Vacation

Snowmazing! Through February 22, 2026
Boston Children’s Museum’s cherished winter experience, Snowmazing!, returns for its 10th year! This year’s forecast calls for an updated look to the space with a wonderful, wintry mix of new and familiar features. Slip and slide on the beloved sock skating rink! Build an igloo fort! Ooh and aah at the Crystalline Entities, a stunning interactive art installation inspired by the Northern Lights, or just simply cozy up with a good book in the Winter Book Nook.

Snowmazing! Highlights:
•    Sock Skating
•    Igloo Forts
•    The Crystalline Entities Interactive Art Installation

Meet Betty the Yeti
Tuesday, December 30
10:30am–12:30pm
 
Betty the Yeti has landed in Snowport, and she’s ready for the spotlight. Her home this winter is Betty’s Blizzard Bluff, but she will be making a special guest appearance to visit some of her biggest fans at Boston Children’s Museum during Snowmazing. Get your cameras ready and catch her if you can!

Happy NOON Year!
Wednesday, December 31
9:30am–3:30pm

Join in the celebration of the coming New Year at (and around) NOON! Enjoy the special fun of New Year’s Eve during the day without having to stay up until midnight.

WHEN:    
December 26, 2025–January 4, 2026

TICKETS: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing/
Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks.

WHERE:    
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street 

About Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children’s Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org Like us on Facebook and find us on Instagram 

Hours and Admission
The Museum is open Wednesday–Monday (Closed Tuesday) from 9:00am–4:00pm. Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks. Adults, $24, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $24; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.