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) .
• Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services. 
• A neighborhood staple known for bringing the community together over a cup of coffee, Dunkin’ is back to fuel the conversation with iced coffee and donuts, gift card giveaways, and a raffle. Free flowering plants will be provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market, while supplies last.

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 before the plan moves forward. Comment 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 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. Fort Point artist Sara Theophall will 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!