This Week: Coffee With The Mayor, Transportation Impacts (Gillette) & Harbor Harmonies

updated 06/17/25 with Mayor’s Coffee Hour moved from M St Park to BCYF Curley Center due to rain in the forecast.   

Join in this week's activities and developments about the neighborhood.

6/16: Boston City Councilors-At-Large Candidates Virtual Forum at 6:15pm, hosted by local Democratic Ward Committees. Primary election is September 9th.

6/17: South Boston Coffee Hour with Mayor Wu from 10am to 11am at BCYF Curley Center (1663 Columbia Rd at East Broadway and North Street). (Location change)

• It's an unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. 
• Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts. Dunkin’ will also provide lawn game activities for attendees, gift card giveaways, and the opportunity for residents to win a raffle prize. 
• Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. 

Rain location is the Curley Community Center (1663 Columbia Road). 

6/17: Gillette Redevelopment IAG Public Meeting #4 at 6pm focusing on the transportation network and impacts at the 31 acre Fort Point Channel site.

6/18: Gillette Redevelopment Public Meeting #4 at 6pm: The meeting will include a topic-specific presentation focused on the transportation network and potential impacts at the 31 acre Fort Point Channel site.

6/20-6/22: Moakley Bridge Traffic Advisory.

6/21:  Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) presents 2025 Harbor Harmonies, a chamber music series, kicking off with "The Storms Within" at 7:30PM at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center, Studio 101.  Reserve your free ticket today. 

Traffic Advisory: Moakley Bridge To Be Closed Weekend of June 21st

updated 06/16/25 with more details on timing and detours.

The City of Boston will be making repairs to the Moakley Bridge over the weekend of 6/21/2025. Working hours for the project are around the clock, with several periods of the bridge being closed to traffic the weekend of June 21. The bridge will be intermittently closed so the contractor can raise the structure with jacks to replace older bearings.   

Timing: The first closure is scheduled to occur at 11:00pm on Friday night, June 20. The second closure is scheduled to begin mid/late morning Saturday, and the third closure will be beginning late Saturday night. All closures are anticipated to be around 4-5 hours in length. These timings and durations are subject to change based upon how the work proceeds.

Detours: During the bridge closures, the following detours will be in place on the Moakley Bridge - 

• Westbound: Seaport Blvd to Sleeper St to Congress St to Atlantic Ave
• Eastbound: Purchase St to Congress St to Sleeper St to Seaport Blvd 
• Police details will be in place during construction directing traffic at the intersections of Seaport & Sleeper, Seaport & Atlantic, and Congress & Sleeper. 

Residents can also call 311 or email publicworks@boston.gov  with any questions or concerns. 

FAQs from the City’s Traffic Advisory

Q: What is the nature of the work on the Moakley Bridge? 

A: The bridge is being raised to replace deteriorated bearings on the structure. Once replaced, jacks will then lower the beams back onto the new bearings. 

Q: What are the working hours for the project?

A: Working hours for the project are around the clock, with several periods of the bridge being closed to traffic the weekend of June 21. There will be preparatory work performed in the two weeks prior to the weekend of June 21 from under the bridge.  

Q: Why is this work being done now?

A: Our goal in the City of Boston is to always keep our bridges and other infrastructure in a good state of repair. This project requires coordination to ensure the work being performed is done so in a safe and effective manner. The upcoming work window was identified as the best available time to complete the necessary repairs

Q: How long will the repairs take? 

A:  The intent to complete the tasks requiring closing the bridge to the weekend of June 21.

Q: Will local abutters be affected by any noise from the construction repairs?

A: Yes, at times residents could be affected by loud noise from contractor equipment, though we do not expect this work to be particularly noisy 

Q: Will the bridge remain open during construction?

A: No. The bridge will be intermittently closed the weekend of 6/21/2025 so our contractors can safely jack the bridge and replace deteriorated bearings.

originally published 06.11.25

Boston City Councilors-At-Large Candidates Forum Tonight!

Boston Ward Democrats are hosting an At-Large Boston City Council Candidate Forum, where voters will hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent all of Boston on:

Monday, June 16, 2025

6:15pm

Sign up for this virtual event

Moderator: Travis Johnston, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UMass Boston 

Confirmed Candidates: Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Henry Santana, Erin Murphy, Will Onuoha, Marvin Mathelier, Alexandra Valdez, Yves Mary Jean, Frank Baker 

Hosted by local Democratic Ward Committees, this forum is a chance to learn where candidates stand on the most pressing issu es facing our city—including housing affordability, local development, taxes and revenue, climate resiliency, transportation, and civil liberties. With citywide challenges demanding bold, inclusive leadership, the At-Large City Council race plays a critical role in shaping Boston’s future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, be informed, and make your voice heard.

Primary election is September 9, 2025.

Roundhead Brewing Returns To A Street Park This Week

Roundhead Brewing Company is excited to kick off their second annual beer garden series in collaboration with Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department! Expect Latino-inspired locally crafted beer, delicious food, and community spirit to create a relaxed, outdoor, and family-friendly experience.

Come and hang with neighbors and coworkers at A-Street Park. Enjoy the freshest brews in Boston and food from Northeast of the Border and Arepa La Mazorca! 

Roundhead Brewing

A Street Park 

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
3pm to 8pm
📅  June 9th – June 20th

Interested in reserving space for your group? Email externalevents@roundheadbrewing.com.

Happenings About The Neighborhood This Week: Gillette, Article 80, Fish & Farm & Family Fun Day

6/3: Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting at 5pm. Agenda includes the Gillette Redevelopment Master Plan PDA, referred for initial review and recommendation by the Planning Department Review Committee.

6/4: 15 Necco's Floating Wetland and Watersheet Activation Community Gathering from 6pm to 8pm at the Community Work Lounge. The wetland is part of 15 Necco’s commitment to provide meaningful public benefits to the Fort Point neighborhood and watersheet.  Come give your feedback around the types of events and programs that could center around this newly proposed attraction to the Fort Point Channel. 

6/4: Conservation Commission Public Hearing at 6pm. Agenda includes Request for Determination of Applicability to conduct two (2) soil test borings to support geotechnical analysis informing the Fort Point Channel Infrastructure Project at 20 Gillette Park, South Boston Waterfront, MA.

6/5: Article 80 Modernization: Improving Development Review | Public Meeting at 6pm Learn the latest on the Article 80 Modernization project, early actions to improve the Article 80 process and draft zoning amendments to correct outdated language & introduce changes to the Boston Civic Design Commission procedures. Comment deadline June 15th. 

6/6: Improving Development Review | Office Hour at 12pm.  Staff will be available to answer questions, go through project material, or discuss future engagement opportunities. There will also be an Office Hour on June 10 at 5pm. 

6/7: Fish and Farm Market Opening Day from 9:30 am to 1:30pm at Boston's Fish Pier (Seaport Blvd & D St.) featuring fresh food and specialty items from local farms and local fisherman. Free 30 minute parking for market customers. The seasonal market will run every Saturday. 

6/7: 14th Annual Southie Family Fun Day returns courtesy of the MOMS Club of South Boston from 12pm to 5pm at DCR Marine Park (corner of E Broadway & Farragut). Free activities, performances, snacks and surprises. The Southie Family Fun Day will be held rain or shine.