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

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(Signs) of the Boston Zoning Code (the “Code”) that establish new citywide zoning regulations for signs; and (2) remove outdated signage regulations from the code.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 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.

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.