Fall In With Neighbors & Neighborhood News September 24h

 You are invited to a

Fall Welcome Back Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

6 pm to 8 pm

Community Work Lounge

15 Necco (limited seating)

or

via Zoom

R.S.V.P. Today

featuring

Resilient Fort Point Channel Grant Status

Rich McGuinness, Deputy Director for Climate Change & Environmental Planning

Boston Planning Department

BCEC Beautification Plans

Erin Anderson, MCCA Manager of Capital Programs

Cypher Street Construction Update 

Tommy Butler, Massport Deputy Director of Government Affairs & Community

&

Fort Point Open Studios

Christine Vaillancourt,  FPAC President

with

Neighborhood Updates

If you have any questions or updates, please submit them by 

Monday, September 23rd at noon to FPNA.

Fall Happenings This Week & Next

9/18:  Spoke Gallery presents "Independence Day-A work in progress", a solo exhibition by acclaimed photographer Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano, from 6pm to 8pm with a hybrid gallery talk at 7pm.Spoke Gallery is located at 844 Summer Street.

9/19: Stone Living Lab Seminar: Commonwealth Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer from 2pm to 3pm to hear about climate resilience throughout the state.

9/19: September 19: 232 A Street Chapter 91 hearing at 2:00 pm or 232 A Street Chapter 91 hearing at  6:00 pm. View Project plans and documents by visiting the EEA ePLACE Public Access Portal  and entering 24-WW16-0002-APP in the “Record ID” field.

9/19: Gillette Site Tour & Community Workshop from 5pm to 7pm to reimagine 31 acres along the Fort Point Channel in advance of filing a master plan.  

9/21:  Gillette Site Tour & Community Workshop from 10am to 12pm. Rain date/date for those unable to attend on Thursday.

9/21: 24th Annual South Boston Street Festival from 11am to 4pm along I and L streets on East Broadway. With over 100 small businesses, artists, and nonprofits setting up booths, there'll be something for everyone. Rain date 9/28.  

9/23: Save the Harbor virtual MBC Metropolitan Beaches Climate Workshop at 10am featuring tools, experts and advocates to increase resiliency, while preserving access to our public beaches. Register.

9/24: FPNA Neighborhood Gathering from 6pm to 8pm. Details TBA.

9/25: Boston Harbor Use Forum- Reserved Channel Development from 8:30am to 10am. The project will  reimagine a 42-acre business park along the west side of the Reserved Channel. 

9/25 WEBINAR: BERDO Compliance for Condominium Associations | Boston.gov from 6pm to 8pm. At this event, the Environment Department will also announce the release of the new BERDO Compliance Handbook for Condo Associations.

9/27: Deployables Day, a citywide training exercise on temporary flood protection, a resource fair for property owners still considering temporary flood protection and a look at accessibility during a flood storm event, from 10am to 3pm. 

A Look At Happenings About The Neighborhood Starting Tonight

Check your calendars for these neighborhood happenings.

The City Planning Department released their Article 80 Modernization Phase 2 Draft Recommendations Feedback Report. 

9/10: Boston Civic Design Commission at 5pm. Agenda includes Reserved Channel (South Boston Waterfront) and Article 80 modernization presentation to the Commission. 

9/12: Fort Point Channel Landmark Commission September Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum. We are looking for Commissioners, residents and architects. Please email fpnaboston@gmail.com for details. 

9/12: BPDA (BRA & EDIC) Board Meeting: Agendas published 48 hours beforehand.

9/14: Ready Boston Field Day from 11 am - 3pm, part of National Preparedness Month. Learn how to prepare for emergencies and disasters and leave with safety tips, giveaways, and life-saving skills.

9/19: Stone Living Lab Seminar: Commonwealth Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer from 2pm to 3pm to hear about climate resilience throughout the state.

9/19: Gillette Site Tour & Community Workshop from 5pm to 7pm to reimagine 31 acres along the Fort Point Channel in advance of filing a master plan.  Rain date/date for those unable to attend on Thursday is 9/21 from 10am to 12pm. 

9/23: Save the Harbor virtual MBC Metropolitan Beaches Climate Workshop at 10am featuring tools, experts and advocates to increase resiliency, while preserving access to our public beaches. Register.

9/24: FPNA Neighborhood Gathering from 6pm to 8pm. Details TBA.

9/25: Boston Harbor Use Forum- Reserved Channel Development from 8:30am to 10am. The project will  reimagine a 42-acre business park along the west side of the Reserved Channel. 

9/25 WEBINAR: BERDO Compliance for Condominium Associations | Boston.gov from 6pm to 8pm. At this event, the Environment Department will also announce the release of the new BERDO Compliance Handbook for Condo Associations.

9/27: Deployables Day, a citywide training exercise on temporary flood protection plus a resource fair for property owners still considering temporary flood protection, from 10am to 3pm. 

Boston Conservation Commission Meeting Tonight!

The Boston Conservation Commission (ConCom) will hold its Wednesday bi-weekly public hearing on:

September 4, 2024

6:00 pm

Zoom

Dial-in audio: 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 868 0172 3247 #

The Commission reviews projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat. 

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. ConCom will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

View Full Agenda

Neighborhood Agenda Items

#2 Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1999 and Boston File No. 2024-022 from VHB on behalf of Parcel 3 Owner, LLC, for the proposed construction of a new building located at 232 A Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, 25ft Waterfront Area, 100 ft Buffer to Coastal Bank). *Continued from the August 7, 2024 hearing

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-2004 from VHB on behalf of Massachusetts Port Authority for the proposed improvements of the Runway Safety Area of Runway 27 located at Boston Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA (Land Under Ocean, Coastal Beach, Coastal Bank, Land Containing Shellfish, Land Subject to Tidal Action, LSCSF, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Beach, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Salt Marsh). NOTE: Runway 27 routes planes over South Boston.

This Week About The Neighborhood

updated 9/4/24 with Rodent Control meeting recording.

August 26: PAW Patrol: The Movie (Rain Date: August 27), G. Free. 88 Seaport Blvd. 

August 26: State Primary Vote by Mail Application Deadline

August 29: Inspectional Services Department (ISD)s Rodent Control Information Session from 6pm to 7:30pm.  View meeting recording and enter password 0&YFn?KQ. Questions or concerns contact ISD Environmental Division by email or at phone at 617-635-5300. 

August 29: 10th Annual Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Celebration starts at 8:30pm and lights up for thirty minutes. The fireworks are made possible by support from Meet Boston and presented by Boston Harbor Now, Atlas PyroVision, and the City of Boston. Fireworks can be viewed from anywhere on the waterfront. Here are suggested public viewing locations along the Boston Harborwalk:

Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Piers Park, East Boston

Fan Pier, Seaport District

The fireworks are free to view . Register to stay informed of any updates. 

August 30: FY25 Community Preservation Act Funding Eligibility Determination Deadline. Don't miss out. In the FY 24, District 2 received $3.2 million in CPA funds that improve our neighborhoods and better the quality of life of all residents. The distribution includes the Christopher Lee/N Street Field in South Boston, Phillips Square Plaza in Chinatown, and League of Women in the South End, among others.   

August 30: Free FPAC Harbor Harmonies Concert from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Midway Artist Studios, Fort Point Lyric Community Studio,15 Channel Center St. Room 102.

August 30: 14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 5pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

August 31:14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 12pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

September 3: State Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm at One Boston Wharf Road *location change

originally published 8.26.24

State Primary: Voter Registration, Vote By Mail, Early Voting & Election Day

updated 8.22.24 with new voting location. 

State Primary Voting Information

Voter Registration Deadline: August 24, 2024

Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 26, 2024

Early Voting: August 24 – August 30 (click link for complete list)

Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25 from 11am to 7pm at the Condon School, 200 D Street.

Election Day: September 3  from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

On Ballot: Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor's Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner (only in certain counties).

Sample Ballots: Democratic  and Republican

Neighborhood Voting Location: 1 Boston Wharf Rd (corner of Congress & Boston Wharf Rd). *new location

originally published 07.30.24

Fishing For Something Good This September?

It may be September, but we are going fishing for fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables, and specialty items every Saturday through the end of October at the new:

Fish & Farm Market

11 AM to 3 PM

every Saturday now through October (rain or shine)

Boston Fish Pier (Seaport Blvd. & D St.) 

Discover a unique mix of Boston’s top seafood purveyors—many based right at the Massport-operated pier—alongside fresh fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, breads, and specialty items. Grab to-go options, find perfect gifts, and enjoy a vibrant market experience. It's the place to shop for fresh, local, and healthy food. Learn more at Fish & Farm Market.

                                                            source: FishandFarmMarket.org

Live Music, Fireworks, Elections, Movies & Art Around The Neighborhood

updated 8.22.24 with Climate Monsters & Boston Jazz Festival.

Lots of free events, fireworks and entertainment about the neighborhood this week and next. 

August 22: Free Thursday Berklee College of Music performances on Waterfront Plaza at Atlantic Wharf from 5pm to 7pm through September 5th. 

August 22: Artists For Humanity BIG Summer Show, the culmination of hundreds of teen artists' and designers' hard work this summer in their BIGGEST art and design sale of the year, happens from 5pm to 8pm in the Epicenter at 105 W 2nd St. Free.

August 22: Taking Back The Hill, a free community, art and food evening hosted by Spoke (formerly Medicine Wheel) from 6pm to 8pm at No Man’s Land, 95 G St (behind Excel High School).

August 23: Going to Ground - PUBLIC BRICK-LAYING PERFORMANCE from 4-7pm. Drop by The Greenway where artists LaRissa Rogers and Zalika Azim together with collaborators – including their moms, aunts, sisters, and several Boston-based artists – will lay earthen bricks on-site to form the foundation of the sculpture.

August 23: Free ICA Vinyl Nights from 5pm to 9pm. Repeats August 30th.  

August 24: "Climate Monsters" by artist Sarah Brophy will take over the Fort Point Channel. Free community launch party from 2pm to 4pm outside of the Boston Children's Museum.

August 24: State Primary Voter Registration Deadline 

August 24 & 25th: Early Voting Sat. & Sun. from 11am to 7pm at the Condon School, 200 D Street.

August 25: Black Owned Bos. Market at Seaport Common (85 Northern Ave) from 12pm to 6pm featuring Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area, including food, games and live entertainment. Free. 

August 26: State Primary Vote by Mail Application Deadline

August 26: PAW Patrol: The Movie (Rain Date: August 27), G. Free. 88 Seaport Blvd. 

August 29: Inspectional Services Department's Rodent Control information session from 6pm to 7:30pm.  

August 29: 10th Annual Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Celebration starts at 8:30pm and lights up for thirty minutes. The fireworks are made possible by support from Meet Boston and presented by Boston Harbor Now, Atlas PyroVision, and the City of Boston. Fireworks can be viewed from anywhere on the waterfront. Here are suggested public viewing locations along the Boston Harborwalk:

Christopher Columbus Park, North End

Piers Park, East Boston

Fan Pier, Seaport District

The fireworks are free to view . Register to stay informed of any updates. 

August 30: Free FPAC Harbor Harmonies Concert from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Midway Artist Studios, Fort Point Lyric Community Studio,15 Channel Center St. Room 102.

August 30: 14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 5pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

August 31:14th Boston Jazz Festival by Boss-Ten Productions & Larry J's BBQ from 12pm to 10pm at Maritime Park, 600 D St. Free. 

September 3: State Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm at a new Seaport location pending confirmation. 

originally published 8.21.24

Gillette To File Letter Of Intent To Transform Fort Point Campus

updated 08/21/24 with link to Letter of Intent and press release. 

A Message From Gillette To The Neighborhood

We will be filing a Letter of Intent today, August 21, 2024,with the Boston Planning Department to begin the formal process for our South Boston Site transformation.   

This filing will be consistent with what we have previously shared regarding our vision for reimagining the site.  We see a true generational opportunity to transform our industrial campus to bring incredible benefits for the community and city.  We are particularly excited about the project’s potential to improve community access through/to the site, bring much needed housing, create one of the largest inclusive waterfront parks ever built on private land in the city and add a new level of resiliency alongside the Channel to protect the surrounding communities.  We are also very enthusiastic about the potential to boost economic development in this unique, transit accessible part of the city, bringing new industry, jobs, tax revenue, linkage funds and more.   

 

We are looking forward to sharing more details on our project vision with you and the community as we embark on the next phase of this process.   We plan to host several community meetings/workshops ahead. The dates of these are as follows: 

• Site Tour and Workshop #1 - Thursday, September 19th
• Workshop #2 – Tuesday, October 1st
• Workshop #3 – Thursday, October 24th

Later today, we will also launch a public website (www.GilletteBostonUpdate.com) to provide ongoing updates on the project along with the calendar of events ahead.   We hope this will make it as easy as possible for anyone who is interested to participate.   

 

As we announced last Fall, we will remain an important part of this city with our Headquarters and Technical Innovation Center staying in South Boston.  We are grateful to continue to benefit from this vibrant city and the strong innovation ecosystem all around us and we remain eager to realize this incredible opportunity to leave a legacy for our Grooming home and community.  

 

We appreciate your continued support as we continue through this journey.   As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to gillettecommunity.im@pg.com. 

Rachel Forbes Elwell

Communications & Community Affairs Manager

P&G Gillette

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Free FPAC Harbor Harmonies Concert!

FPAC (Fort Point Arts Community) presents Harbor Harmonies, a free chamber music concert series, and featuring violinist Daniel Kurganov and pianist Constantine Finehouse on:

Friday, August 30, 2024

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Midway Artist Studios

Fort Point Lyric Community Studio, room #102

15 Channel Center Street

R.S.V.P. for free admission

Doors open at 7pm

Praised for their “extraordinary fervor, commitment, and technical prowess” (Classics Today), the Kurganov-Finehouse Duo have performed at prestigious venues like Merkin Hall, BargeMusic, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Recently the duo recorded the complete Brahms Sonatas on historic instruments (Hänssler Classics), an album that was met with universal acclaim and was a main feature in The Strad Magazine (Feb. 2024). Take a listen on their popular YouTube channel.

Mayor Wu Launches Boston's E-Bikes Incentive Program

Mayor Wu launches the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program! 

Vouchers range from $150 to $2,400, reducing the costs of purchasing an e-bike and cycling safety equipment for approximately one thousand eligible residents of Boston. 

Rolling Application is now open from adults with chronic or permanent disabilities, who are looking for adaptive e-bike or powered handcycle wheelchair attachment. The Rolling Applications will be open until Thursday, September 5th.

General Applications for all other eligible groups will open on Monday, August 12. and close on Saturday, August 24. The vouchers will be distributed through the lottery in the General Applications. The lottery will take place on Monday, August 26th. The City will hold another application round in Spring 2025. 

More information about applications, e-bike types, upcoming Try an E-Bike events, and answers to FAQs are available on boston.gov/ebikes.

Beats On The Beach Along The Fort Point Channel

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosts their annual Beats On The Beach Block Party along the Fort Point Channel on:

Friday, August 16, 2024

5:30-9:30PM

Channelside Lot (45 Binford St.)

Get Your FREE Tickets Today!

The Block Party is a FREE community art celebration organized in collaboration with local artists to put money in the hands of POC creatives and connect people to the Boston waterfront. There will be a vibrant art mart with more than 50 local art vendors. There will be live performances by both up-and-coming and well-known artists. Your dog is welcome too.