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.
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Monday, June 15, 2026
About the Neighborhood: World Cup, Wetlands, Designer Garments, Resilient Fort Point & More
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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.
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
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
Monday, June 01, 2026
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.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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
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
Official Citation in recognition of Liliana Folta for her curation
of "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora"
originally published 04.08.26
Friday, May 22, 2026
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.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Happenings This Week
updated 5/21/26 with May 23rd's Children's Museum opening of the Winnie-The-Pooh Experience.
May 19: FPNA's May Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm at the Community Work Lounge at 15 Necco and via zoom. Don't miss neighborhood news and events!
May 21: Reserved Channel Harborwalk Hybrid Community Gathering at 5:30pm at the South Boston Library at 646 East Broadway or via zoom. Boston Harbor Now invites you to join the South Boston elected officials, Massport and city officials to begin planning to complete this Harborwalk loop. Be the first to see design concepts for completing this section of Harborwalk and help shape this public access and amenity along the Reserved Channel.
May 23: Boston Children’s Museum Opens Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience celebrating the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s beloved story. The Museum is open Wednesday–Monday (Closed Tuesday) from 9:00am–4:00pm
May 24: Boston's Run To Remember Half Marathon & 5 Miler. The race will start and finish on Seaport Blvd. The course will go through Downtown with the longer course crossing over to Memorial Drive and back. There will be the following road closures:
Saturday, May 23rd 1:00 PM Road Closure Begins
‣ One Lane of Seaport Blvd Eastbound between Seaport Ln & B St.
‣ Half of Seaport Lane between Seaport Blvd & Congress
‣ Trooper to allow reverse flow on Seaport Lane to Hotel Valet
Sunday, May 24th 4:00 AM Seaport Blvd Closes
‣ Westbound + Eastbound Seaport Boulevard from B Street to D Street (4am - 12 noon)
‣ Seaport Blvd from B St to the Moakley Bridge (7am to 11am) All eastbound traffic into the Seaport should use Congress St. or Summer St.
originally published 05.19.26
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
May Neighborhood Gathering: Historic District, Dragons On The Channel, Massport, Candidates & A New Restaurant
updated 5/20/26 with speaker presentations.
FPNA cordially invites you to
A Neighborhood Gathering
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St
& via zoom
featuring
Our C-6 Community Officers
Fort Point Channel Landmark District
Kathy Kottaridis
Director, Office of Historic Preservation
View Presentation
Ohana New England Beasts from the East Classic
& Free Fort Point Festival
View Presentation
Massport: Sail Boston & Summer Programming
Tommy Butler
Deputy Director, Government Affairs & Community Relations
View Presentation
introducing
Latoya Gayle, Candidate for State Senate 1st District
Patrick Roath, Candidate for US Congress 8th District
&
Hawksmoor
15 Necco Stret
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License
View Presentation
originally published 05.13.26
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
About The Neighborhood This Week & Next
May 13: Alexandria Real Estate Equities and 15 Necco invite you to be part of the planting installation of their floating wetland on the Fort Point Channel or to catch a sneak peek. Drop by the Harborwalk anytime between 10am and 3pm.
May 13: Shake Shack Abutters Meeting at 6pm (NEW)
Proposal: Shake Shack is looking to extend hours from 10am through 11pm to 10am
through 2am (alcohol only until midnight) at 77 Seaport Blvd.
Join Zoom
Meeting
+16468287666,,1656032420# US (New York)
Webinar ID: 165 603 2420
May 13:Community Preservation Act (CPA) Grant Fund: Historic
Preservation Workshop at 6pm. Join CPA staff and historic preservation
grant recipients about how CPA funding can support the preservation of historic
resources in the neighborhood. Deadline to apply for 2027 funds is August 31,
2026 at 5pm.
May 14: New England Aquarium Climate
Action in Coastal Cities: A Conversation with Civic Leaders from 6:30pm to
7:30pm at Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf and via zoom. Join NEAQ to learn
how decision-makers in coastal cities work to safeguard and build vibrant
public realms for all. Hear what municipal leaders from major cities on the
East and West Coasts are doing to better prepare their communities for extreme
weather, rising seas, changing air quality, and more.
May 17: Celine Tag Sale at Blue Dragon from12pm to 4pm. Cash Only. Items
include artwork, plates, glassware & serving pieces, tables & décor, vintage benches and furniture, commercial 3-wok station, glass chiller &
surprise treasures. 50% of the sales will benefit the Massachusetts Immigrant
and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. Come celebrate the past and help build what is
next.
May 19: FPNA May Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm at 15 Necco & online
May 18: Envoy Rooftop Abutters Meeting at 6pm (NEW)
Proposal: Amend entertainment license to allow for a Disc Jockey on the
outdoor rooftop on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 1:00PM to 8:00PM
only; add fitness and workout classes on the outdoor rooftop, between the hours
of 7:00AM to 3:00PM at 70 Sleeper St.
Join Zoom Meeting
+16468287666,,1655250990# US (New York)
Webinar ID: 165 525 0990
May 21: Reserved Channel Harborwalk Hybrid Community Gathering at 5:30pm at the South Boston Library at 646 East Broadway or via zoom. Boston Harbor Now invites you to join the South Boston elected officials, Massport and city officials to begin planning to complete this Harborwalk loop. Be the first to see design concepts for completing this section of Harborwalk and help shape this public access and amenity along the Reserved Channel!
Friday, May 08, 2026
A Street / Melcher Street Update
The City Streets Team informed us that construction for A Street is tracking to plan and remains on target for completion by Memorial Day.
The new Melcher Street sidewalk is complete, and the sidewalk on the even-numbered side of A Street is being poured today. Check out those wider sidewalks and curbs.
The noisiest phase of the A Street construction project is scheduled for Monday, May 11th beginning at 7:00 PM.
During this work, A Street from Congress Street to Melcher Street will be ground down and milled in preparation for resurfacing.
Thanks for your patience while these street improvements are implemented.
Monday, May 04, 2026
About The Neighborhood This Week & Next
updated 5/4/26 with the Boston Harbor Fireworks off of Fan Pier on May 5th.
Here is a look at what is happening about the neighborhood this week and next.
4/28: FPNA April Hybrid Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm at 15 Necco and via zoom.
4/29: 320 Summer Street Public Meeting at 6pm. The proponent proposes to renovate, convert and expand the interior space within long-existing and combined brick and beam buildings at the site, by changing its use from commercial office to residential multifamily housing, with ground floor retail at A St elevation, and the construction of a partial mezzanine level to accommodate up to 145 loft-style residential units. This project is part of the Office to Residential Conversion Pilot Program. View presentation. View meeting recording. Public comment deadline is May 7th.
4/29: Reserved Channel Development CAC and Public Meeting at 6pm. This developer run meeting will provide a project update and a preview of key analysis to be presented in the upcoming Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) that will be submitted as part of the MEPA process. (EEA# 16802). View presentation. View meeting recording.
5/5: 776 Summer Street Phase 2 Public Meeting at 6pm. The Phase 2 Project encompasses the construction of two residential buildings on Blocks A and B (Including up to 636 units across Blocks A, B, and E) with parking and ground floor retail; a hotel/residential building on Block E and the 1898 Building, offering up to 240 keys, along with parking, amenities, and ground floor retail; a research and development building at Block C with associated parking and ground floor retail; with portions of Edison Plaza (formerly M Street Plaza), public realm enhancements on Summer Street, East First Street, and Thomas Edison Way.
5/5: Boston Harbor Fireworks 🎇 at 9pm. The barge will be off of Fan Pier. The fireworks show will be approximately twelve to fifteen minutes long.
5/7: Spring Stroll starts at 4pm on West Broadway, East Broadway and beyond! Join the South Boston Chamber of Commerce for a night of shopping, dining, entertainment and fun. Find that perfect Mother’s Day gift. Come out and support small businesses during small business month.
5/7: 320 Summer Street (see 4/29) Public Comment deadline. Send comments to Dylan Norris.
5/7: Sign Code Modernization Closeout Meeting at 6pm. Join the City of Boston Planning Department for a virtual public meeting to learn about the final recommendations of the Department’s Sign Code Modernization initiative. Staff will present on the proposed updates to Article 11 zoning and signage review processes, before taking questions and comments from the public. All are welcome! More information about the project and its final recommendations available on the Sign Code Modernization webpage.
5/9: Coral Reef Crochet Workshop & Artist Talk from 1pm to 3pm at the Midway Gallery at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street. Grab your crochet hook and come create something delightful at this free workshop with artist Cheryl Meadow.
originally published 04.28.26
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