Thursday, September 18, 2025

About The Neighborhood: Don't Overlook Cliff Diving, South Boston Street Fest & More

updated 9/18/25 with 244-284 A Street at ConCom moved to 10/8 and the 39th Annual South End Open Studios this weekend

9/17: Environmental Business Council Briefing with Deanna Moran, MA Chief Coastal Resilience Officer, Office of Coastal Zone Management,on the ResilientCoasts initiative from 4pm to 6pm at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, 155 Seaport Blvd. 

9/17: Conservation Commission (ConCom) Meeting at 6pm. Agenda includes the following neighborhood item: postponed to October 8th at the request of the applicant

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC, for the proposed construction of a publicly accessible overlook over the Fort Point Channel; construction of retaining walls, platform, and seating for a future public amphitheater; and minor regrading at 15 Necco Street and 244-284 A Street, South Boston Waterfront (25ft Waterfront Area, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

9/19-9/20: Red Bull Cliff Diving returns to the ICA for the US finale. The event is open to the public with Round 1 & 2 (Friday) taking place from 9:30am to 11:30am and Round 3 and the Finale taking place Saturday from 10:15am to 1 pm. For a complete event schedule and viewing tips, visit Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the ICA

9/20: 25th Annual South Boston Street Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on East Broadway between I and L streets. Experience a a vibrant, music-filled, food-packed, shopping-centric block party. For kids, there’s no shortage of fun — touch a truck, balloon twisters, caricature artists, face painters, pirates, princesses, and yes … Bluey will be there! Score one-day-only shopping deals from local shops, browse incredible artwork from South Boston’s creative community, and connect with local nonprofits making a difference in the neighborhood. View more details(Rain date: Saturday, Sept. 27.)

The Fish & Farm Market continues on Saturdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm through November 1st at the Fish Pier featuring local farmers, fresh seafood, flowers and specialty vendors. There is 30 minute free parking for market customers. If you haven't visited yet, check it out!

9/20 - 9/21:39th Annual South End Open Studios is happening from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. See The Art & Meet the Artists in private studio buildings open to the public ONE WEEKEND ONLY.

Wednesday, September 03, 2025

About The Neighborhood: Climate Action Plan & Joy of Kayaking

On September 4th, there will be a Climate Action Plan (CAP): Virtual Public Share Back Session at 6pm. The focus of this event will be on reflecting back on public input and sharing how that feedback has been integrated into the CAP, along with an overview of our early draft strategies . The draft 2030 Climate Action Plan lays out a roadmap for 2026-2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to climate impacts including coastal and stormwater flooding, and ensure that the benefits of climate action — clean air, good jobs, healthy homes, and vibrant green spaces — are shared by all.  Register here.

The Joy of Kayaking is taking place on Saturday, September 5th on the Fort Point Channel and in the Seaport from 10am to 3pm. Please extend a warm welcome to the over 400 Roxbury and Dorchester residents who will be exploring Boston's waterfront by land and sea. The Channel will be active with kayakers courtesy of Piers Park Sailing Center, and paddlers with Ohana dragon boat team.