FPNA Summer Neighborhood Gathering June 30th!

updated 7/1/26 with speaker presentations

 You are invited to a
Summer Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St
& via zoom

featuring

State Senator Nick Collins: A Legislative Update

Fort Point Channel  Near Term Resilient Infrastructure Recap*
Benjamin Matusow
City of Boston Coastal Resilience Delivery Team

 Summer in the Seaport
Jess Chen, WS Development

A Street, Sleeper St  & Congress St. Improvements Project Update
Audrey Ng, City of Boston Streets Cabinet

introducing
Kids in Tech
coming to 5 Necco's non-profit Chapter 91 space 
Olu Ibrahim, Founder, President & CEO

plus
 Neighborhood News & Updates from our C-6 Community Officers

* Please note that this presentation will be a recap of  the 6/24th Resilient Fort Point Channel Virtual Information Session and 6/29th Open House + Site Walks with the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. We encourage you to attend the Open House + Site Walks. The 6/24th presentation and recording should be posted by June 29th.

Next Neighborhood Gathering will be September 29, 2026

originally published 06.23.26

Reserved Channel Redevelopment: State, City, Developer & Public

The Reserved Channel Development is a 42 acre mixed use development on over 38 acres of Massport leased land and 3.8 acres owned by Pappas and Oxford Properties. 

On July 7th, there will be a developer hosted Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) & Public MEPA Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) meeting for Phase 1 of the Master Plan at 6pm.

DEIR public comments are due July 10th to MEPA analyst Alex Strysky

Reserved Channel Development - Block A1 and A2- draft planned development area (PDA) was submitted to the Boston Planning Department on June 15th The proposed PDA at 370 West First will redevelop a portion of the project site into a mixed-use residential project containing approximately 312,000 square feet of gross floor area, including approximately 287 residential units, approximately 10,000 square feet of ground level active uses, and indoor and outdoor amenity space.

Boston Planning CAC & Public Meetings will be scheduled.

Reserved Channel Development Block A1 & A2 public comment deadline is August 3rd.

Fort Point Landmarks July 2026 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, July 9, 2025 
6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person.

You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or by calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id 165 837 1389#. You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston. 

I.  RATIFICATION OF 12/11/25 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II.  VIOLATION

VIO.26.1080 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Applicant: Jarrell Perkins
Proposed Work: Unapproved installation of doors. See application 25.0935 FPC.

III. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 26.1101 FPC 35 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed Work: Lettering surface applied to an existing steel lintel; Vinyl lettering surface applied to an existing window/ storefront; A barbershop pole to be placed at the brick pier at the corner 35 Thomson abutting 25 Thomson.

APP # 26.1102 FPC 30 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed Work: Install new temporary signage at front. 

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL
APP # 26.0783 FPC 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: Emergency approval – Temporary signage at entry doors and awning. Extension of the 3/20/2026 approval. 

APP # 26.1090 FPC 249 A STREET: Installation of (1) internally illuminated blade sign to read "Gallery at 249 A”

V. STAFF UPDATES

VI. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7 PM

Members: Kirsten Hoffman, Sue Goganian, Vacancy, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour 

What To Know Happening About The Neighborhood This Week

updated 6/25/26 with Abutters Meeting recording. 

June 22: 253 Summer Street / Lolita Fort Point Abutters Meeting at 6pm to add 3 tvs on patio for seasonal outdoor entertainment. View meeting recording.

June 22: Community Meeting: South Boston High School Building Update from 6pm to 7pm at BCYF Tynan, 650 E Fourth Street. Join for a City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services + Boston Public Schools community meeting regarding the former Excel High School / South Boston High School building. There will be an update on preparation activities over the past year including a building renovation, and the identification of a new school community to be housed at this historic site. Register here. 

June 23: Atlantic Wharf Programming Coffee Hour at 9am to discuss the kick off of 2027 event planning, upcoming programming and community engagement. The event will take place in the Fort Point Room at 290 Congress St.

June 24: Resilient Fort Point Channel Virtual Information Session at 6pm This community information session will provide updates on the Resilient Fort Point Channel Infrastructure Project, including progress on design and permitting. Participants will also learn about the project’s purpose, projected effectiveness, proposed timeline, and opportunities for community input.

June 27: Moakley Park Community Update from 12pm to 2pm in person at Moakley Park.  Enjoy food, music and activities while learning more about the park project and share your thoughts,

June 29: Resilient Fort Point Channel Open House + Site Walks Drop-in attendance is welcome any time between 4 and 7pm at 15 Necco St. There will be site walks with the project team at 5 pm and 6 pm.

June 30: FPNA Summer Neighborhood Gathering featuring a MA Senate Legislative Update, Fort Point Near Term Resilient Infrastructure Update, Neighborhood Happenings and introducing Kids In Tech, 5 Necco Chapter 91 non-profit operator, at 6pm at the Community Work Lounge at 15 Necco.

originally published 06.22.26

A Street Improvements✅. Sleeper Street Next.

The final striping on A Street was installed at night during the week of June 8.

The construction team has cleared out of the area to let the residents, businesses, and visitors enjoy the new improvements to A Street during the many events the City is hosting this Summer. 

The team will return in late July for finishing touches on A Street and to begin construction on Sleeper Street.

In the interim, curious about how A Street looked circa 1898 to1907?

A St. from Congress showing Summer St. viaduct. Floyd's Quicker Lunch (foreground left)

About the Neighborhood: World Cup, Wetlands, Designer Garments, Resilient Fort Point & More

updated 6/17/26 with June 22nd Lolita Abutters Meeting at 6pm  

June 15: Lawn on D hosts FIFA World Cup Watch Party: Haiti v. Scotland at 9pm.Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the Lot on D. Lawn on D is located at 420 D Street.

June 17: Zoning Commission Hearing at 9am.    9:20 AM: Text Amendment Application Nos. 549-550-  Sign Code and Conforming Amendments to insert a new and updated Article 11 (Signs) of the Boston Zoning Code (the “Code”) that establish new citywide zoning regulations for signs; and (2) remove outdated signage regulations from the code. June 18: Floating Wetland Ribbon Cutting at 9am at 15 Necco. Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, National Development, and Chris Osgood, Director of the City of Boston's Office of Climate Resilience to recognize Chapter 91 licensee ARE and Ohana Dragon Boats for Fort Point Channel watersheet activation, and the Charles River Conservancy for trailblazing floating wetlands in the Charles and providing their expertise.  June 19: Creative Mornings Breakfast hosted by Sophia Moon from 8:30am to 10am at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. Enjoy breakfast, along with an inspiring presentation and storytelling of their journey by Anh and Philip Sawyer of Anh55 & Philip Sawyer Bespoke, unique garment designers and creators from Fort Point. Garments will be on display. June 19: Pappas Way World Cup Watch Party: Scotland vs. Morocco from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of soccer, food, games, and community fun! Limited tickets available. June 20: Open Atelier & Reception: A Showcase of Designer Garments hosted by Anh and Philip Sawyer from 10am to 12pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St.  June 22: 253 Summer Street / Lolita Fort Point (NEW) at 6pm to add 3 tvs on patio for seasonal outdoor entertainment, addition of patio TVs.  Join Zoom Meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1655778261?pwd=L4eslbdu3JpjIE6C8K3yrX2reg1daM.1 One tap mobile: +16692545252,,1655778261# US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 165 577 8261 June 23: Atlantic Wharf Coffee Hour at 9am  a discussion to kick off 2027 event planning, upcoming programming and community engagement. The coffee will take place in the Fort Point Room at 290 Congress St. June 24: Resilient Fort Point Channel Virtual Information Session at 6pm This community information session will provide updates on the Resilient Fort Point Channel Infrastructure Project, including progress on design and permitting. Participants will also learn about the project’s purpose, projected effectiveness, proposed timeline, and opportunities for community input. June 29: Resilient Fort Point Channel Open House + Site Walks Drop-in attendance is welcome any time between 4 and 7pm at 15 Necco St. There will be site walks with the project team at 5 pm and 6 pm. June 30: Save the date for the FPNA Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm. originally published 06.15.26

About The Neighborhood This Week: Parking Restrictions & Art Openings

June 10: Artists for Humanity's (AFH) invites you to Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm with an artist talk starting at 5pm and the opportunity to tour seven design studios to see the creative process in action. The Portrait Project commemorates the American Revolution with a series of portraits created by AFH teens honoring individuals who have shaped Boston and local Massachusetts communities from the nation’s founding to the present day. Artists for Humanity is located at 100 W. 2nd Street. 

June 11: Join artist Mirana Comstack for the EYE OF THE STORM: Photographs of Protest and Resistance Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm at the Midway Gallery within Midway Artist Studios at 15 Channel Center St. Pin on a button, grab a sign, sing a protest song and become part of this interactive exhibit chronicling protest and resistance. The exhibit runs through July 29th. 

June 11 through June 12: No parking on A Street from Congress to Melcher from 11pm to 5am in preparation of road striping including the bike lane. Please note this marks the end of parking on A Street from Congress to the Blue Dragon corner of Melcher St. More resident parking has been added to Melcher St. 

June 12: The artists at the the Artist Building at 300 Summer Street are excited to announce the reopening of Gallery 300 and to invite you to the Opening Reception of Three Visions of Landscape from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibit showcases work by Anthony Apesos, Fiona Bank and Karl Stevens, and runs through August 2nd.

June 12: ArtSEA: Open Aux Cypher with RtF! from 6pm to 8pm. Come and hang out with musicians of all genres through an open aux cypher (open mic) with Restoring.theFeeling! Singers, rappers, poets, and other types of musicians are welcome to plug in, join the cypher and collaborate with the growing RtF community in real time.

A Street Improvements Updates: Upcoming & Completed

updated 6/3: The project is ahead of schedule. A Street repaving will start Thursday, June 4th at 7pm for prep and close the street at 8pm for repaving. It is anticipated that street will be completely repaved in one night. Striping will go into next week. 

UPCOMING WORK

This schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.

Week of May 25 and June 1, 2026

• Continue installation of electrical conduit, new curbs, and new sidewalks on the eastern side of A Street.
• Week of June 8, 2026
• Repave and stripe A Street starting at 7pm.

TRAVEL IMPACTS

Temporary parking restrictions and traffic patterns may be required during working hours from 7 am-3 pm on A Street. Repaving and restriping work will occur after 7 pm. All parking restrictions will be posted with at least 48 hours notice. Please observe any posted construction signage.

COMPLETED WORK

Week of May 11 and Week of May 18, 2026

• Completed milling of the roadway on A Street.
• Completed demolition of the sidewalks and began installation of conduit on the east side of A Street.

originally published 05.22.26

About The Neighborhood: Farmers Markets, Family Fun, Ice Cream, Art & Music

Feels like summer with the return of farmers markets, an ice cream festival and a Caribbean American Heritage Celebration (new!). Sprinkled in are a updates on Article 80 modernization, Landmark Commissioner appointees, a flood resiliency conference, zoning code hearing on residential development parking minimums and an art opening! On Saturday, there are choices galore with the Fish & Farm Market, Southie Family Funday,  FPAC Instrument Petting Zoo and opening day at the Lawn on D. 

June 1: South Boston Farmers Market opens today and every Monday through November from 11am to 5pm at 446 W. Broadway, adjacent to the municipal parking lot. 

June 2: Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting | Bostonplans.org at 5pm. On the agenda: Planning Department presentations on Article 80 Modernization Updates by Kevin Crossley, Sr. Programmer plus Commissioner Training procedural updates and a discussion of proposed by-laws. 

June 2 - 4, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl takes place at 88 Seaport Blvd from 12pm to 8pm. Use code SOUTHIE for $3 off each ticket! Taste over 40 flavors from your favorite national and local ice cream brands and enjoy live music. On June 4th is the, Scoop & Sip Beer Garden from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are $40 and available on site only.

June 3:  Flood Resiliency Conference, from planning to action -innovative funding options, governance and project management to address coastal and riverine flooding, from 8:30am – 12:30pm at the Fort Point room at 290 Congress St. This free conference is sponsored by Save the Harbor Save the Bay,

June 4: City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Docket #0809, an Order for a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to largely eliminate parking minimums for residential development, at 10am.

June 4: Opening reception of Continuous Signal from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Gallery at 249 A. Artist John Dykes exhibits 20 new abstract paintings exploring layered structure, gestural movement, and translucent fields that evolve into shifting visual networks. The works examine perception, memory, and the unstable nature of systems and language. Show runs runs through June 28th. The Gallery at 249 A is located within the 249 A Street Artists Cooperative.

June 5: City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation Hearing on Dockets #0796-0800 | Boston.gov, a hearing regarding various appointments, including an appointee to the Boston Landmarks Commission and the Fort Point Channel Landmark Commission. The hearing takes place at 10am via zoom. Contact Shane Pac for the zoom link if you wish to comment/testify or watch live at boston.gov/city-council-tv.

June 5: Celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month at the Maritime Park (600 D St) in the Seaport from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy live music, Caribbean Cuisine, cultural performances and the spirit of the Caribbean. (new!)

June 6: Fish & Farm Market returns for a third year to Boston's Fish Pier every Saturday through October 31st from 9am to 1pm. New this year is live music and craft and art vendors. Buy fresh fish, fresh vegetables and specialty food for your table.

June 6: 15th Annual Southie Family Fun Day hosted by South Boston MOMS Club will take place from 11am to 4pm at the DCR Marine Park, corner of E Broadway & Farragut Rd. Join local families, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations for a full day of entertainment, activities, and community celebration. Guests will enjoy children’s games and activities, live entertainment, food vendors, giveaways, and more throughout the day.

June 6: FPAC Instrument Petting Zoo is back at the Seaport Summer Market (88 Seaport Boulevard) from 1pm to 3pm. Hang out with local musicians, learn about various instruments and maybe find out if you have a secret talent. Saturdays: June 6th, June 13th, June 20th, and June 27th.

June 6: Lawn on D Opening Day kicks off with Harpoon’s annual summer event, Boston Chilling Low Key Music Fest, a one-day outdoor concert experience designed for anyone who enjoys easygoing vibes, live music, and a cold beverage. The free event runs from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with musical performances kicking off at 3:00 PM.

This Weekend: Free Ferries + Art Opening

updated 05/29/26 at 1:40pm: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry trips have been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Sunday's ferries will continue as scheduled. 

Celebrate this weekend with the start of the 2026 Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park public ferry season with a free trip to Georges Island, and an art opening reception of textile artist, Celeste Diaz Falzone, at the Distillery Gallery on Saturday, May 30th from 7pm to 10pm. 

Boston Harbor Now Free Ferry ⛴ Weekend

This weekend's free Georges Island trip includes a tour of historic Fort Warren and incredible harbor views from the island.

Tickets are first-come, first-serve on the mornings of May 30th (postponed to June 6th) and May 31st at the Ferry Center at Long Wharf North (66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 across from Christopher Columbus Park). Get there early for the 8am ticket distribution.  Up to 5 tickets per adult. 

Trips depart Long Wharf North at 10am and 12pm 

Art Opening

The Distillery Gallery is thrilled to present a solo exhibition by textile artist Celeste Diaz Falzone, opening Saturday, May 30th from 7pm to10pm. The gallery is located at 516 E. 2nd Street. 

The works are a maximalist and playful installation of recent soft sculptural work by the Rhode Island-based artist. The exhibition runs through July 11, 2026. 

Celeste Diaz Falzone (b. 1998 in Dallas TX to Colombian mother and American father) is an artist and writer based in Pawtucket RI. Her studio practice consists of 2 and 3D mixed media with a base in textiles and illustration. Celeste is self taught, and her work explores culture, spirituality, psychology, humanity, fashion, dreams, and memory.

Don't Miss The Final Days of "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora"

updated 05.26.26: The exhibition “Chronicles of Earth’s Resilient Flora & Fauna” at the Midway Gallery is coming to a close May 28th.

This exhibition is a breath of fresh air in our complicated world. The artists explore both the fragility and the resilience of the natural world through paintings, installations, textiles, videos, and ceramics. Landscapes, plants, and animals, both real and imaginary, take center stage. Together, these works invite us to reflect on the changing conditions of our environment and the enduring strength of the ecosystems that sustain life.

Visit the final days of the show and check out the Massachusetts Senate Official Citation below. 

Midway Artist Studios is honored to host an official Earth Day International exhibition:

 "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" 
 curated by Liliana Folta

April 6 through May 28, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18th from 5 pm to 8 pm 

with atmospheric music by Jobe Freeman

 Midway Gallery at Midway Artist Studios 

15 Channel Center Street

Come see an exhibition that explores the interconnectedness of our natural world. From the carbon-sinks of our forests to the wildlife of our fields, these thirteen featured artists and their collaborators examine the Earth’s self-regulating systems and its powerful ability to recover and adapt. View the online catalog.

 

Senator Nick Collin's Chief of Staff Haley Walsh presents an

 Official Citation in recognition of Liliana Folta for her curation

of "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" 

Earth Day International Events Map

originally published 04.08.26

Martin's Park Flood Barrier Update

The Martin's Park flood barrier to deter the flood path way through the park to Sleeper Street is progressing. The concrete pour is scheduled for the week of May 26, 2026.