Friday, June 17, 2022

Subway Service Changes Take Effect Monday, June 20

For Immediate Release:
June 17, 2022




Subway Service Changes
Take Effect Monday, June 20

 BOSTON – The MBTA today announced weekday subway service changes to take effect on the Red, Orange, and Blue Lines on Monday, June 20, and continuing through the summer. These changes are the result of staffing challenges among the ranks of subway dispatchers in the MBTA’s Operations Control Center. With a limited number of dispatchers, these new timetables allow the MBTA to schedule dispatchers in compliance with Federal Transit Administration directives, and continue delivering service in a safe and reliable manner. 

These changes, which mirror typical Saturday schedules for the subway, affect weekday service only. There will be no changes to Red, Orange, or Blue Line weekend service, and no changes to any Green Line service. 

As of last week, ridership on the Red and Orange Lines remained approximately 50% below pre-pandemic levels while Blue Line volume was about 44% below pre-Covid ridership.  

The MBTA is exploring multiple options to add capacity at the Control Center, including an aggressive recruitment campaign, offering bonuses, and potentially hiring back former dispatchers.  

If dispatch capacity permits, there may be days when the MBTA can increase the number of trains in service. And as soon as sufficient dispatch capacity exists, the MBTA will revert to its previous level of service.  

There is one exception to the revised summer schedule. In the afternoon and evening of Monday, July 4, the MBTA will provide regular weekday service in order to accommodate people attending Independence Day festivities.   

Red Line:

Effective June 20, Red Line weekday trains will operate every 14 to 15 minutes on both the Ashmont and Braintree branches and seven to eight minutes between trains on the “trunk” of the Red Line between Alewife and JFK/UMass stations.

Red Line weekday summer service is typically nine to 10 minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, 10 to 12 minutes between trains during off-peak hours, and every five to six minutes between trains on the “trunk” of the Red Line between Alewife and JFK/UMass stations.


Orange Line:

Effective June 20, Orange Line weekday trains will operate every 10 minutes in the mornings, 11 minutes between trains in the evenings, and eight to nine minutes between trains during mid-day periods.

Orange Line weekday summer service is typically six to seven minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, and every seven to eight minutes between trains during off-peak periods.

Blue Line:

Effective June 20, Blue Line weekday trains will operate every seven minutes until 9 AM, and every eight to nine minutes for the rest of the day.

Blue Line weekday summer service is typically five minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, every nine to 10 minutes between trains in the mid-day mornings, and every five to six minutes between trains in the mid-day afternoons.

For more information, please visit mbta.com or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.


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Monday, June 13, 2022

Restaurants, Bars & Coffee: Abutters Meetings About The Neighborhood

The City of Boston's Office of Neighborhood Services runs abutter meetings, which are open to the public as well as the immediate abutters within 300' radius of the site. Anna White, our South Boston Liaison, will be running the following abutters meetings over the next two weeks:

Thursday June 16th
3pm
Serafina restaurant
11 Fan Pier
requesting support for a Non-Live & Live Entertainment license (tv, background music, DJ, live music and dancing) 2am closing

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84333723715


Tuesday, June 21st
3:00pm
Render Coffee
2 Dry Dock Ave
requesting support for a Common Victualler (operating) License 

Join Zoom  Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86452339520


Tuesday June 21st
4:30pm 
The Garret Bar*
70 Pier 4 Blvd
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License & Non-Live & Live Entertainment license (tv, background music and DJ)
Hours: kitchen closes and last call at 1:30am (closing 2am)


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83075862584

* The Garret Bar presented at the May FPNA Gathering. View presentation

May 24th Neighborhood Gathering Features Activities on Land & Sea

06/12/2022: Updated with available speakers' presentations


You Are Invited

to a
Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
6 pm to 8 pm
ZOOM ONLY*


featuring

C-6 Boston Police Community Service Officers 

Anna White, South Boston Liaison
Office of Neighborhood Services


Summer Seaport Activations
Emily Soukas, WS Development
View Presentation 

Live from the Community Boat Building Shop
on Liberty Drive
Dave Pippin & Volunteers

Hull LifeSaving Museum on the Channel
Boston Rowing Center at Barking Crab Marina
Michael McGurl, Executive Director


&

What's New at Martin's Park?
Summer Programs & Volunteer Opportunities 
Sierra Rothberg
View Presentation


introducing

The Garret Bar
 
70 Pier Four Boulevard, Suite 270
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages 2am License
View Presentation


plus
Neighborhood News

* Please note that this month's gathering will be online only and not in person at District Hall

originally published 05.18.22

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

FPAC Presents MBTA Integrated Art & Objects Screening


MBTA Green Line Extension Integrated Public Art / Seven GLX Stations
Opening ReceptionThursday, June 9th  |  5:00pm –7:30pm
Location: FPAC Gallery, 300 Summer Street
Curator: Christine Vaillancourt
R.S.V.P.

FPAC invites you to the opening reception for the MBTA Green Line
Extension Public Artists Exhibition at the FPAC Gallery!  The event 
will start at 5pm and end at 7:30pm. Refreshments will also be served
and alcohol for those who are of age. Though this is a free event,
registration is encouraged.

 
In 2014, the MBTA began selection of artists to create public art for
seven new stations for the Green Line Extension (GLX) through Cambridge,
Somerville, and Medford. The selection committee was comprised of the
Arts Councils of Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and MBTA and GLX architects.

The MBTA’s GLX Integral Art Program incorporated art into the design rather
than add-ons or afterthoughts. The intent was to humanize the environment
and uniqueness of each station experienced by the ridership and the various
communities. Various concepts and final works are presented with some
of the artists juxtaposing work not related to the stations. 




OBJECTS Private Screening & Discussion

Film Screening: Thursday, June 9th  |  7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Assemblage, 70 Sleeper Street

Director: Vincent Liota

R.S.V.P.


"An Object's Promise" and FPAC invite you to a private screening of
"OBJECTS," an endearing, entertaining, and existential film about the
secret lives of the special objects that preserve memories, conjure
experiences, and create meaning in our lives. Followed by a discussion
with director, Vincent Liota.

The screening is part of the exhibition "An Object’s Promise", a
playful and poignant maximalist intervention that raises
consciousness about our possessions and intentions.

Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Fort Point Landmarks June 2022 Meeting This Thursday

 The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, June 9, 2022
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 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 884 0359 7124# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.0919 FPC        305 CONGRESS STREET (Continued from 4/14/2022 Hearing)
Applicant: Keenan Brinn
Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.0924 FPC       244 A STREET (Continued from 4/14/2022 Hearing)
Applicant: Keenan Brinn
Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.0926 FPC        253 SUMMER STREET (Continued from 4/14/2022 Hearing)
Applicant: Keenan Brinn
Proposed work: Install small cell facility on an existing Boston light pole; replace existing pole to accommodate new antenna and equipment cabinet.

APP # 22.1042 FPC        12 FARNSWORTH STREET
Applicant: Philip Marcotty
Proposed work: Modifications to the loading dock at the rear of the building, modification of select windows, hardscape improvements at the rear (west) elevation. Install security cameras, new louvers, and Fire Department connection. At the roof level, install new equipment which will remain minimally visible from surrounding public ways.

APP # 22.1245 FPC         22 BOSTON WHARF ROAD
Applicant: Joseph Correia
Proposed work: Install white pan sign lightbox with halo edge lit push through lettering

APP # 22.1267 FPC         33-41 FARNSWORTH STREET
Applicant: Wyndsor DePetro 
Proposed work: Replace upper sash of 3 windows with louvers, install new 
window in opening currently infilled with louvers, install new louvered upper 
sash and glazed lower sash at brick infill, restore 3 historic loading bays back to 
original use, construct new loading dock and install new rooftop mechanicals.

II. RATIFICATION OF 4/14/2022 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III. STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION
David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy
Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy