Traffic Advisory For Sleeper Street (Friday) & MCEC

On Sleeper Street, MacKay will be repaving the western side of the street Friday, September 25, 2026. The repaving will start as early as 5am to get ahead of the heavy weather headed our way. The work zone will remain as is for the repaving and access on Sleeper will not be changed.

The ASTRO – American Society for Radiology Oncology will be taking place at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center from Saturday, September 26 to Wednesday, September 30. 

We will be welcoming 13,000 daily attendees to the neighborhood. 

Expect increased area activity, traffic, and limited parking. Transportation agents will be on site to make sure shuttle buses, taxis, and TNCs do not impede other traffic or stop at locations that will cause safety concerns for the passengers and/ or other motorists.

Other Area Events –

• Westin Seaport: Cases and Conversations – Evolving Radiation Strategies in HER2-Positive

Breast Cancer (9/27) / Show Me the DataTM: Redefining Extensive-Stage SCLC (9/28) / HRLF

Ignite 2026 (9/30 – 10/1)

• Omni Seaport: Tie Scholarships Dinner (9/26)

• Leader Bank Pavilion: Ray Lamontagne (9/26-9/27) / Role Model Presents (9/27) / Logic and G- Eazy (9/29)

Happenings About & Around Fort Point Start Tuesday

updated 9/23/26: Sept 26th Colin’s Joy Run & Zero Waste Drop Day plus Sept. 27th Harbor Harmonies are all postponed due to the forecast. 

September 22: Waterfront For All Summit. The Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront and Boston Harbor Now will co-host a free, one-day summit from 9am to 3pm at the Boston Children’s Museum, bringing together a broad cross-section of partners, practitioners, and stakeholders committed to creating a waterfront that is more accessible, welcoming, and equitable for all. Sign up today. 

September 22: Boston Landmarks Commission Design Review Meeting at 4pm. Agenda includes Fort Point Channel Landmark District items: 324 A Street and 35 Thomson Place under Administrative Review.  Cancelled due to lack of quorum.

September 22: Update To Zoning Article 68 and Map 4F | Public Meeting at 6pm.  The meeting will also address a complementary proposed map amendment to better align the boundary between the First LI and WM subdistricts with current and projected land uses to Pappas Way, adjacent to the Reserved Channel. It would also permit the use of Planned Development Areas (PDAs).

September 24: Basin Loop Harborwalk Community Gathering #2 from 5:30pm to 7pm is hosted by Boston Harbor Now about Massport's Harborwalk completion plan around the Reserved Channel. The event takes place at the Southie Boston Public Library and virtually. Register here, The Eventbrite includes the zoom link to attend virtually. Refreshments will be provided, and Boston Harbor Now is offering each participant a $20 gift card to Boston City Experiences, which can be used towards activities like harbor cruises and tours, whale watching, and the Codzilla thrill ride.

September 26: Cancelled Zero Waste Day Drop-Off Day from 8:30am to 12pm at 400 Frontage Road. Looking to declutter? Drop off cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, oil paint, aerosols, tires, etc.. plus paper shredding on site. View full list of accepted items.

September 26: Postponed Colin’s Joy Project 5k at 8:15am for youth and 9am for adults. Celebrating and continuing Colin's Joy Project's mission and welcoming all back to run! Register here. The day will begin with 2 youth races to start followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches.

September 27: Postponed Harbor Harmonies "Reimagine: Something Old, Something New" with the Area 9 Saxophone Quartet from 3pm to 4pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. Don't miss this fun, free concert! 

September 29: Save the date for the FPNA Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm.

September 30: The 3rd Annual Deployables Day Walking Tour and Training Exercise from 11am to 1pm. Observe Boston’s citywide flood barrier drill as property owners deploy protective barriers with guidance from the Office of Emergency Management. Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett and Chief of Planning Kairos Shen will lead a walking tour will stop at Atlantic Wharf, Martin's Park and include a ribbon cutting at Harbor Towers celebrating the completion of its resiliency improvements plus a live Boston Fire rescue drill. 

originally published 9.21.26

Federal Funding to Prevent Flooding in Our Neighborhood? Add Your Voice by 9/18!

updated 9/16/26 with link to City of Boston's Key Comments on the plan (under Resources below)

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

On July 24, 2026, USACE published their draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study presenting possible projects to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. By partnering with USACE to create this study, the City will be eligible to access billions of dollars in federal funding to cover 65% of project costs, subject to Congressional authorization and appropriation. The City is responsible for the remaining 35% plus green public realm improvements (betterments). The draft report is a major milestone before the final study is completed by 2028. 

Your feedback matters: Comments are due Friday, September 18th by 5pm. 
The City and USACE need to hear from our neighborhood about what works, what’s missing, and what must be improved before the plan moves forward.

Need help finishing up your public comments? Have questions before you hit send? The Office of Climate Resilience is here to help:

September 14: Office of Climate Resilience will be tabling at the Mayor’s South Boston Coffee Hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Rd.

Key Points/ Approaches for Consideration

Support a comprehensive Full System Plan to provide the framework and roadmap for future actions while helping secure the maximum federal authorization and funding for Boston’s coastal resilience needs.

Call for a layered hybrid protection that combines nature based protections with gray resilient infrastructure such as walls, while maintaining and enhancing public access to the waterfront.

Highlight the importance of a storm surge barrier on the Fort Point Channel (around the Northern Avenue Bridge) to help protect the neighborhoods of Fort Point, West Broadway Dorchester, Roxbury and surrounding areas, in addition to Channel property owner's individual flood protection infrastructure. 

Identify gaps in protection: what is missing or gaps in protection in the neighborhood and adjacent neighborhoods that may increase our flood risk vulnerability?

• flood pathways, especially main corridors or evacuation routes that flood today.
• unprotected assets including homes, historic structures, green spaces, roads and places used shelter residents in emergencies 
• areas outside the USACE CSRM study area that may nevertheless affect the effectiveness of the overall system

Critical opportunity to shape Boston’s coastal future and our neighborhood: Please take a few minutes to review the draft and submit your comments by September 18, 2026 at 5 PM.

Resources

Watch How to Read the Draft Report for the USACE Boston CSRM meeting video.

Explore the City’s USACE CSRM Summary: What They Like. Where They Differ.

View Poster Boards to understand proposed projects and options for your neighborhood 

Read USACE Executive Summary  

Dive into Story Maps by Neighborhood to see what the projects could look like (scroll down webpage).

Read USACE Full Report & Appendices.

Read City of Boston USACE Comment Letter | Boston.gov (new)

originally published 09.14.26

HubSpot Unbound Traffic Advisory 9/15- 9/18

HubSpot Unbound will be taking place at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center from Tuesday, September 15 to Friday, September 18. For this event, we will be welcoming 15,000 daily attendees to our neighborhood. Expect increased area activity, traffic, and limited parking.

HubSpot Unbound 2026 will have 3 Off-Site tours scheduled for attendees on 9/16 & 9/17 show days:

• 9/16 - 3 buses from approx. 5:45pm -10pm / MCEC to Boston Lyric Opera at 15 Channel Center St to MCEC.
• 9/17 – 3 buses from approx. 5:45am-9am / MCEC to Institute of Contemporary Art Seaport to the MCEC.
• 9/17 – 3 buses from approx. 615pm-635pm departing MCEC with a scheduled 1030pm return to the MCEC.

Overflow Parking- In the event that the MCEC South lot fills (No overflow was necessary back in 2024), the MCCA Transportation Dept will utilize portable variable message signage, staff, and paper maps to direct attendees to nearby overflow garages:

• Channel Center Garage - 116 W First St, Boston, MA 02127

• South Boston Waterfront Transportation Ctr- 500 D St, Boston, MA 02110 (walking distance).

About The Neighborhood This Week

Monday, September 14, Mayor Wu’s South Boston Coffee Hour at 5:30pm at BCYF Curley Center, 1663 Columbia Rd. 

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services. The Office of Climate Resilience will be there to answer questions on the US Army Corp of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management proposed solutions to protect South Boston from flooding (comments due 9/18/26)

Tuesday, September 15:"Proximate Spaces" Opening Reception from 6pm to 9pm at the Gallery at 249 A, 249 A Street. "Proximate Spaces" artists Kseniya Galper, Amy Rizzico, Will Reed, Luke Flynt examine what draws us near- time, space, sequence, and connection and invites you to find your own moments of surprise and curiosity and connection. The exhibit runs through September 23, 2026. 

Wednesday, September 16:A Virtual Information Session for At-Risk Property Owners at 2pm hosted by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Office of Climate Resilience (OCR). An opportunity for at-risk property owners to learn about Boston’s evolving flood risks, and the products and services available to protect your property. 

Thursday, September 17: Repeat/Repeat Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at the FPAC Art Space at 70 Sleeper Street at the Envoy Hotel. Artists Deborah Davidson, Audrey Goldstein, Randal Thurston and Debra Weisberg reflect upon how a dedicated studio practice based on iteration and curiosity evolves over time.

Thursday, September 17: Artist Presentation: Figure, Landscape, and Narrative by Anthony Apesos from 6pm to 7pm in the Midway Gallery at Midway Artist Studios at 15 Channel Center St.  

Friday, September 18: Your feedback on the US Army Corp of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management proposed recommendations to prevent flooding in our neighborhood is critical for funding and before the plan moves forward. Comments are due by 5pm.

Friday, September 18: The City's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) Update comment deadline. Boston’s NHMP is a five-year planning process led by the Office of Emergency Management to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies. It also helps the City qualify for non-emergency FEMA and MEMA funding opportunities. The plan addresses stormwater, green infrastructure, extreme heat, drought, snow, and other hazards in addition to coastal resilience.

The NHMP complements the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study by:

• Aligning OEM planning with CSRM outcomes and recommendations.
• Connecting citywide emergency planning with short- and long-term infrastructure projects.
• Identifying opportunities to incorporate multiple benefits—such as evacuation routes, emergency operations, infrastructure, and stormwater management—into CSRM projects.

Saturday, September 19: 26th Annual South Boston Street Fest takes place from 11am to 4pm on East Broadway between I and L Streets with live entertainment on 2 stages, over 100 local merchants, artists, and organizations plus great food, dance performances and children's activities. One of  Fort Point’s artistswill be guiding kids in creating a pencil pouch with fabric paint markers near the 4th Presbyterian Church (340 Dorchester St., close to Andrew T Station).Don't miss this free, fun, family friendly event! 

Happenings This Weekend & Next Week

September 5: The Fort Point Channel will come alive from 10am to 3pm with The American City Coalition's 6th annual Joy of Kayaking. Welcome Dorchester and Roxbury neighbors! Explore the fun of the waterfront from the Fort Point Pier to the Children's Museum to the ICA, and everywhere in between.

September 5: Live Portrait Demo with "Touches of Gray" Artist Raymond MacDonald will take place from 2pm to 3pm in the Midway Gallery at 15 Channel Center Street.  Whether you are an artist looking to refine your mark-making or simply love watching fine art come to life, this session offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at MacDonald's technique. Sample drawing papers and supplies will be provided for attendees to practice their skill. Stay to explore the full exhibition "Touches of Gray: Portrait Studies in Graphite" in Midway Gallery's Project Room. R.S.V.P.

September 7: Free admission to the ICA & ICA Watershed from 10am to 5pm. Tickets available beginning on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 10am.

September 10: "A Refigured Tarot" Art Opening: Original Paintings by Anthony Apesos. Step into the world of Anthony Apesos’ "A Refigured Tarot", an evocative exhibition featuring all 78 original oil paintings originated for his published tarot deck, from 5pm to 8pm at the Midway Gallery at 15 Channel Center St. R.S.V.P. 

There will be an Artist Presentation: Figure, Landscape, and Narrative by Anthony Apesos on September 17th from 6pm to 7pm in the Midway Gallery. 

September 11: 9/11 Remembrance: 25th Anniversary Exhibition & Community Gathering from 6pm to 8pm at Midway Gallery's Art Under The Stairs. 

Alongside a selection of Mirana Comstock’s 9/11 photographs, Midway Artist Studios invites neighbors and visitors to participate through spoken word and poetry, a community slideshow, and an interactive Remembrance Wall.

• For the Slideshow & Share event, please email digital artwork and photographs to Exhibition Co-Chairs by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for inclusion in the presentation.
• There will also be an opportunity to share thoughts, memories, and reflections through spoken word and poetry during the evening.
• Paper and markers will be available for guests to express their thoughts, memories, and artistry on the Remembrance Wall.

Art Under the Stairs is a unique art space established by Midway residents in the lower level of Midway Artist Studios. The space provides a place to explore visual and performing arts, foster creativity, and bring community together.

Save the date of September 14th for the Mayor's South Boston Coffee Hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Rd.