Special Neighborhood Blood Drive April 9th

Our neighbor, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will host a special Blood Drive for the neighborhood on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The drive commemorates their April 5, 2013 drive where the donated blood was typed, tested and on the shelves at MGH on April 15, 2013, to treat victims of the Boston Marathon. That experience demonstrates the importance of a constant, reliable and safe blood supply. 

If you are able to donate blood, please make an appointment for:    

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Bloodmobile

in front of 268 Summer Street 

8:30am – 2:00pm (last appointment is at 2pm)
Schedule your blood donation appointment today!

First time and repeat donors are welcomed and celebrated.

Blood is required every day. Please consider these facts:

1/3 of us will require a blood transfusion in our lifetime;
3 lives can be saved by one donation; and
Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States requires blood.

Let’s just make this the best blood drive yet.  Thank you for your donation!

originally published 03.31.26

Fort Point Landmarks August 2025 Meeting

THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION
will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, August 14, 2025  
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 929-436-2866 and entering meeting id 941 7604 6618 #. You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 26.0042 FPC 268 SUMMER STREET 
Proposed Work: Install new metal panel signage “portal” at existing facade entry with matching metal cladding at existing archways, exterior sconces and recessed lighting.

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 25.1055 FPC 51 SLEEPER STREET: Emergency repair approval for in kind masonry repairs including repointing, removal and replacement in kind of spauld brick, spot was where repointing has taken place.

APP # 26.0016 FPC 311 SUMMER STREET: Emergency repair approval for damaged concrete at the corner entrance of the building and slope will be corrected for accessibility. Will be repaired in kind with removal of the existing concrete in a manner that will avoid a patched look for a unified appearance. Automatic door opener installation will be included on a separate design review application.

APP # 26.0054 FPC 35 THOMSON PLACE: New sign installed through the mortar joints.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 7/10/2025 Hearing Minutes

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 PM

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

Have the Best Day Ever Blood Drive

Have the Best Day Ever (and save 3 lives) by donating blood at the MGH Mobile Blood Drive hosted by our good neighbor, Morrison Mahoney LLC on:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 8:30am to 2:00pm (last appointment)

directly in front of 268 Summer Street
Sign-Up

The blood supply is always depleted during the summer due to vacations, but the need remains high.  Traumas, surgeries and cancer treatments requiring safe blood don’t take vacations.  

All donors will receive a tie die t-shirt from MGH just in time for short-sleeve weather!

First time donors and repeat donors are welcome!

Fort Point Channel Landmark District Items at Boston Landmarks Commission

The Boston Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on

June 24, 2025
4 p.m.
via Zoom

The following Fort Point Channel Historic District applications will be reviewed:

DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

25.0856 FPC - 268 SUMMER STREET
Applicant: Dennis Greenwood
Install new black metal panel signage “portal” at existing facade entry with new coverlighting, exterior sconces and recessed lighting. Presentation Link

25.0935 FPC - 15 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Applicant: Andrew Motta
Removal of existing granite curb to allow entrance to be flush with street level to allow for accessible entrance; installation of new entry doors and widen opening. Presentation Link

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW (recommendations by Staff will be presented for approval)

25.0854 FPC - 308 CONGRESS STREET
Installation of new signage, outdoor cafe furniture, lighting, planters and awning. 

25.0863 FPC - 330 CONGRESS STREET
Remove existing wall sign and install (1) new wall sign consisting of face-lit channel letters mounted to aluminum backer (Dunkin letters are 15"h x 80-3/4"w, 8.41 SF; backer is 3'h x 99-1/2"w); Install (2) replacement faces for existing double sided blade sign (non-illuminated), faces are 2' diameter, no change in size or location.

25.0862 FPC - 63 MELCHER STREET
Washing of the masonry facades of 63 Melcher St. Replace damaged bricks as needed in several areas particularly along bottom courses. Rebuild (6) fire door arch lintels on Necco St elevation fire escape. Repoint mortar joints as needed on rear alleyway elevation. Repoint 100% of elevation to the right of the firescape on Necco St elevation. Remove downspout on alleyway elevation and repoint behind. Repair masonry around steel embedments. Re-paint downspouts the same green color and put them back.

Fort Point Landmarks March 2025 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:
Thursday, March13, 2025
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 929-436-2866 and entering meeting id 964 8126 4882#  You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0646 FPC 268 SUMMER STREET 
Applicant: Joseph Juliano 
Proposed Work: Install new sign mounted to front facade. 

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 25.0661 FPC HARBORWALK BEHIND 5 NECCO STREET: Install new two-sided map kiosk as required by DEP following the dimensions and color scheme of the Boston Harborwalk Signage Style Guide.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 2/13/25 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Thomas Rodde, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Vacancy, Raber Umphenour

Fort Point Landmarks September 2021 Meeting

updated 9/8/21 with links to available design presentations. 

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, September 9, 2021

6:00 PM

This hearing will be held virtually and NOT in person. 

You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom meeting link 

or by calling 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 813 8689 9333# 

You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.gov 

I.  VIOLATIONS 

APP # 22.0127 FPC 253 SUMMER STREET (postponed to October 14, 2021 hearing) 

Applicant: : COJE Management Group, Chris Jamison

Proposed Work: Ratify a patio expansion, including the installation of pavers, planters, lighting, furniture, and associated landscaping (Violation # VIO.21.009)

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.0113 FPC 22 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Jason Parillo

Proposed Work: Install new signage at main entrance on existing sign band (continued from 8/12 hearing)

APP # 22.0072 FPC 300 A STREET

Applicant: Dyer Brown & Associates

Proposed Work:  At the main roof, demolish one (1) RTU and install three (3) new RTUs  

(continued from 8/12 hearing)

APP # 22.0125 FPC 12 FARNSWORTH

Applicant: Philip Marcotty

Proposed Work: Replace existing loading dock and stairs at rear of building. At roof, repair two (2) brick head houses, install mechanical equipment, and expand existing mechanical penthouse. (continued from 8/12 hearing)

APP # 22.0271 FPC 308 CONGRESS STREET

Applicant: Amy Auerbach

Proposed Work: Install 2 new graphics at roof garden

APP # 22.0255 FPC 268 SUMMER STREET

Applicant: Hazel Hopkins

Proposed Work: Proposed work: Install new blade sign and vinyl door graphic.

APP # 22.0211 FPC 22 BOSTON WHARF ROAD

Applicant: Andreas Romero

Proposed Work: Relocate existing entry door, install new metal clad canopy with non-illuminated signage

III  RATIFICATION OF 8/12/2021 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV  STAFF UPDATES

V  Projected Adjournment: 8pm

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 09.01.21

Fort Point Channel Landmarks May 2017 Meeting

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, 11 May 2017

5:30 PM

Boston City Hall - Piemonte Room (5th Floor)

After 5:30 pm, enter and exit City Hall at the Dock Square entrance on Congress Street 

(across from Faneuil Hall).

Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, review of architectural violations and such business as may come before the commission, in accordance with Ch. 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended.

I.  ELECTION OF OFFICERS

II. DESIGN REVIEW

17.1048 FPC 22 Boston Wharf Road

Applicant: Megha Vadula, Redgate

Proposed Work: Modify Certificate of Design Approval 16.1760FPC by modifying the design of the entryways, adding signage, and install a roof deck at the 7th floor.

17.1120 FPC 300 Summer Street

Applicant: Susan Knack-Brown, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Proposed Work: Remove two windows on the secondary north facade and install mechanical vents and air intakes.

17.1046 FPC 30 Melcher Street

Applicant: Matthew Demers, Stack + Co.

Proposed Work: Remove infill at two openings and install mechanical louvers with a dark green finish.

17.959 FPC 363 Congress Street

Applicant: Denis Dowdle, Madison EV Parking LLC

Proposed Work: Install freestanding halolit metal signage in the parking lot.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPROVAL: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building's appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing:

PROJECTS COMPLIANT WITH DISTRICT STANDARDS & CRITERIA

17.1081 FPC 332 Congress Street: Replace the roofing membrane system, and copper gutters and leaders in-kind.

l7.932FPC 268 Summer Street: Install metal sign panel within one ground floor opening and a metal blade sign adjacent to the opening ("Jack Conway Realty"), both with external illumination.

IV  REVIEW and RATIFICATION OF April 13, 2017 MINUTES

V  STAFF UPDATES

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:OO PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Michele Yeeles

Alternates: Thomas Rhodde, Vacancy

originally published 5.3.17