Sleeper Street Construction

updated 8/24/26: with completed and upcoming work.

In case you missed it, Sleeper Street debuted its new one way route ten days ago plus during construction hours the street will be open to abutters only. 

• On Saturday August 15, 2026, Sleeper Street permanently converted to its one way configuration. Vehicle traffic will flow one-way southbound from Seaport Boulevard towards Congress Street.

• The contractors set up traffic controls and the work zone on the northwest side of Sleeper Street.

• Construction working hours are 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday.

• Sleeper Street is restricted to Abutter Access only during work hours of 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday through the end of construction (November).

• Resident Street Parking will be temporarily restricted during construction and will return after substantial completion later this Fall.

COMPLETED WORK

• The existing curb and sidewalk on the western side of Sleeper has been demolished and excavated.
• The western side of the roadway on Sleeper Street was milled.

Sleeper Street from Congress

    

Sleeper Street Excavation

UPCOMING WORK

• The contractors will continue excavation and backfilling of the western side of Sleeper Street in tandem with the facade construction at the Boston Children’s Museum.
• The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors. Please observe any posted construction signage. 

To learn more about the details of the final design on Sleeper Street and to sign up for the Fort Point Streets Project newsletter, visit the project website.

originally published 08.25.26

MA State Primary Early Voting Starts This Weekend. Primary Election is September 1st.

State Primary Voting Information: 

Primaries are held in order for political parties to choose their nominees for the general election ballot. The two recognized political parties in Massachusetts are Democratic and Republican. If you’re registered in one party, however, you cannot vote in another party’s primary

Check your voter registration status or Update your address or political party.

Voter Registration Deadline: August 22, 2026

Vote by Mail Application Deadline: 5 p.m., August 25, 2026

Early Voting: August 22 – August 28 (click link for complete list)

• This weekend on Saturday, August 22nd and on Sunday, August 23rd from 11am to 7pm at the Condon School, 200 D Street. 
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday at City Hall from 9am to 5pm.
• Tuesday and Thursday at City Hall from 9am to 8pm. 

Election Day: September 1, 2026  from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

On The Ballot: Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor's Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Register of Probate

Sample Ballots: Democratic and Republican

Neighborhood Voting Location: 1 Boston Wharf Rd (corner of Congress & Boston Wharf Rd).

Gillette Buys Back 232 A Street

Gillette completed the purchase of their former parcel at 232 A St for $19.3 million more than the 2021 sale price to Tishman Speyer, securing its headquarters’ presence in Fort Point. 

Tishman Speyer bought 232 A Street through it's life sciences joint venture with Bellco Capital, Breakthrough Properties. The Boston Planning Department Agency Board approved the single-R&D lab and office building with 1.5 acre Binford Park and flood protection in May 2024 . 

It remains to be seen if Gillette will be making any changes to the approved project to accommodate their headquarters that will require filing a Notice of Project Change under the City's Article 80 large project public review process. 

Gillette is continuing to undergo master planning efforts of their 30 acre plant & campus next door. 

In The News 

Gillette buys Fort Point parking lots for new office Boston Globe  August 18, 2026

Breakthrough Properties Completes Sale of Prime South Boston Waterfront Development Site to P&G Gillette | citybiz  August 18, 2026

Gillette Buys Future $1B HQ Site in South Boston - Banker & Tradesman  August 19, 2026

Sleeper Street Goes 1 Way Saturday! No Parking!!

The Sleeper Street work in #FortPoint begins next week with prep work starting Saturday, August 15, 2026  

Key Facts

📍Sleeper St changes to one way from Seaport Blvd to Congress St 

🅿️ Saturday, August 15 NO PARKING begins

➡️ Saturday, August 15 ONE WAY begins

🗓️ Monday, August 17  Construction starts

For project and construction details including the project newsletter sign up, visit the project page.

Fort Point Landmarks August 2026 Meeting

updated 08.11.26: Celine will not be presenting at the August meeting.  

THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION
will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id165 447 2127 #. You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston. 

I.  RATIFICATION OF 7/9/26 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 27.0065 FPC 324 A STREET - WITHDRAWN BY STAFF (tentatively scheduled for September's meeting)
Applicant: James Cochener
Proposed Work: Remove existing awnings, patch and repair brickwork. Remove existing light sconces, patch and repair. Remove existing railing and sculpture. At roof remove existing steel structure and weathervane. Install new illuminated channel letter sign at roof. Install new painted sign, two lightbox signs, and 3 new awnings. Additionally, install new planter boxes at street level and at the underside of windows. Clean and repaint masonry to like new condition, install new light sconces, and paint doors.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 27.0057 FPC 10-30 CHANNEL CENTER STREET: At all elevations: spot pointing open masonry joints, misc. brick replacement on first floor. New brick to match existing. On North and South elevations: repair cracks, remove brick wythe to inspect, clean, and coat structural steel if applicable, reinstall brick wythe, clean, point open stone joints and repair cracks on all stone elements (East and West elevations). Inspect/repair/replace steel lintels as needed on the first floor (East and West Elevations). 

APP # 27.0073 FPC 343 CONGRESS STREET:  Limited Façade Repairs – To match existing: Cut/point specified areas on the Northwest elevation, Cut/point bottom 3’ of brick as needed on the Southwest elevation. Replace spalled brick (Allowance of 25 on each elevation). Clean and coat cast iron shutter hinges and install a soft joint at the metal-to-brick interface on the Northwest elevation Inspect and make safe both Northwest and Southwest elevations.

IV.  Staff Updates

V:  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 PM

Members: Kirsten Hoffman, Sue Goganian, Vacancy, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

originally posted 08.03.26

This Week & Next About The Neighborhood

updated 8.6.26 with Boston C-6 Community Officers' Community Day on August 8th. 

On August 5th, the Planning Department is hosting a Public Meeting on Zoning Update to Dimensional Definitions and Code Structure (building height, yards, building lot coverage, etc...) from 6pm to 8pm. 

On August 6th, there are two opportunities to engage with the US Army Corp of Engineers' (USACE) Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) draft report.

• The City of Office of Climate Resilience is hosting a virtual information session at 10am on how to best navigate the USACE CSRM report. 

• The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is offering a virtual USACE CSRM report briefing that day from 12pm to 1:30pm. Although the registration form is titled GRC Coastal Resilience Financial Blueprint Briefing, this meeting is about the USACE CSRM report. 

On August 8th, the Midway Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception of American Places, Watercolor paintings of American buildings, coastlines and open landscapes by Lonnie Ash at 6pm. 

Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments, and experience this thoughtful collection in the Midway Art Tunnel, an intimate and unique gallery space that offers an immersive setting for viewing art.

The exhibition runs through September 27th. The Midway Gallery is located at 15 Channel Center Street. 

Boston Fire Museum Fort Point by Lonnie Ash

Also, on August 8th, the District C-6 Community Service Office is hosting a Community Field Day from 12pm to 4pm at M Street Park. There will be multiple bounce houses, DJ, face painting, ice cream, yard games and even a Cops vs Kids water balloon fight. 

On August 12th, the Environmental Business Council is virtually presenting Massport: Reflections from the Chief Climate & Resilience Officer, Jill Horwood, from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Massport owns over 300 acres in South Boston. 

On August 13th, the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission will be meeting. On the agenda is the new Celine Restaurant at 324 A Street (former Blue Dragon location).

originally published .08.03.26