Pizza, Parks, Conversations & Cocoa

updated 2/14/25 with 244 - 284 A Street Open Space Meeting #3 presentation.

February 6th: Sally’s APizza Proposal Abutters Meeting at 6pm. Open to all neighbors. Restaurant location: 30 Thomson Place. View Abutters Meeting recording.

February 7th:  City Councilor-At-Large Henry Santana Office Hours from 9am to 10am at t the Cannonball Cafe, 383 Dorchester St. 

February 11th: 244 - 284 A Street Open Space Meeting #3 at 6pm hosted by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation and Related Beal to review further refined design updates on the amphitheater within the waterfront Fort Point Park and Harborwalk. View Presentation.

February 13th: Fort Point Landmarks February 2025 Public Meeting at 6pm.

February 19th: Cocoa with City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune at 9am at the Cannonball Cafe, 383 Dorchester St. Come hear about what's happening and share questions, concerns and ideas about our neighborhood and city. Enjoy a free cocoa. 

originally published 02.03.24

Fort Point Landmarks December 2024 Public Meeting

updated 12/11/24 with presentations.  

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024
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 926 9586 2880# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 25.0377 FPC  253 SUMMER STREET 
Applicant: Elizabeth Davis
Proposed Work: Updated design for installation of scrims at windows and entry door. Continued from the 11/14/24 FPCLDC public hearing. 

APP # 25.0468 FPC 30 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed Work: Installation of exterior signage for the Sally's Apizza restaurant. Signage to include a horizontal lit element, blade sign and lit menu board

APP # 25.0466 FPC  332 CONGRESS STREET 
Applicant: Daniel Brennan
Proposed Work: Facade update including: Replace single entry door with (2) two 36” wide wood/glass doors; Replace two fixed windows with accordion style operable windows; Fabricate pilasters to match existing and install to at each end of the building on first floor; Install wood panels with interior frames under the two windows at the storefront; Paint pilasters, panels under windows, portion of cornice, and entry doors; Install (3) three sconce light fixtures, one on each pilaster; Install blade sign at far left pilaster; Install individual letter signage affixed to an LED raceway Center on two windows.

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 25.0467 FPC 320 CONGRESS STREET: Install one double faced blade sign at the exterior of the building.

III. RATIFICATION OF 10/10/24 & 11/14/24 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

III.  STAFF UPDATES

IV. PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

originally posted 12.03.24

Fort Point Landmarks March 2024 Meeting

updated 3/13:  rescheduled from March 19th to March 27th at 6 PM in order to have a a quorum of Commissioners present.

THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Wednesday March 27, 2024 (newer date)

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 956 3126 7399#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0513 FPC  30 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nathan Turner

Proposed Work: Installation of wall mounted ductwork, condensers and exhaust openings to support a new high-end Italian best in class pizzeria.

APP # 24.0751 FPC 372 CONGRESS STREET(moved to administrative review)
Applicant: Pamela Jagiello
Proposed Work: Recover three existing awning frames with Navy Blue Sunbrella and letter with white letters, JUST SALAD. Replace existing 24" diameter blade sign with new illuminated blade, same size, same location. 24"x 24", Just salad logo, blue background with white logo. Assorted white window lettering, door with hours, logo on front glass.

APP # 24.0517 FPC  7 CHANNEL CENTER STREET

Applicant: Phil Marcotty

Proposed Work: Redevelopment of the existing property at 7 Channel Center including the construction of a new 9-story building.

 II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 24.0702 FPC 319 A STREET: Install (1) set of fabricated aluminum letters 

to existing I beam canopy on west elevation to read: "Citrus & Salt."

APP # 24.0648 FPC 5 NECCO STREET: Replacement of a portion of the existing top floor glass wall with an approximately 7’-10” x 23’-4” foot folding door.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 1/11/24 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 03.06.24

Fort Point Landmarks February 2024 Meeting

2/9/24: cancelled due to not enough Commissioners present to reach quorum.

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, February 8, 2024

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 913 9623 4842#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0513 FPC  30 THOMSON PLACE

Applicant: Nathan Turner

Proposed Work: Installation of wall mounted ductwork, condensers and exhaust openings to support a new high-end Italian best in class pizzeria.

APP # 24.0517 FPC  7 CHANNEL CENTER STREET

Applicant: Phil Marcotty

Proposed Work: Redevelopment of the existing property at 7 Channel Center including the construction of a new 9-story building.

 II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 24.0648 FPC 5 NECCO STREET: Replacement of a portion of the existing top floor glass wall with an approximately 7’-10” x 23’-4” foot folding door.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 1/11/24 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.  STAFF UPDATES

PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:15 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy, Vacancy Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally posted 02.08.24

Fort Point Landmarks December 2023 Meeting

updated 12/14/23 at 6:15pm with 30 Thomson Place application withdrawn by applicant. 

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023

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 985 3303 8730#.You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 24.0266 FPC  47 FARNSWORTH STREET (moved to admin review 12/13/23)
Applicant: Mario Watkins
Proposed Work: Install new lighting.

APP # 24.0511 FPC  333 SUMMER STREET (moved to admin review 12/13/23)
Applicant: Jason Parillo 
Proposed Work: In the same location as existing install (1) new blade sign and (1) new wall mounted sign. 

APP # 24.0513 FPC  30 THOMSON PLACE  Application withdrawn by applicant. 
Applicant: Nathan Turner
Proposed Work: At roof install condensers; at rear install wall mounted ductwork and exhaust openings.

II.  ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

APP # 24.0497 FPC  9 CHANNEL CENTER STREET
Install temporary signage.

III.  RATIFICATION OF 11/9/23 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

IV.   STAFF UPDATES

V.  PROJECTED ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 PM

Members: David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy, Vacancy
Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 12.11.23

Fort Point Landmarks April 2020 Meeting Goes Virtual

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

Thursday, April 9, 2020

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 301-715-8592 and entering meeting id 870 013 882 #. 

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

I.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 20.889 FPC  311 Summer Street. 

Applicant: Suite Six Medical Aesthetics 

Proposed Work: At the Summer Street facade second level install a blade sign.

APP # 20.856 FPC   26, 30, 36 Thomson Place. 

Previously reviewed at the March 12, 2020 FPCLDC Public Hearing. Proposed Work: At the 30 Thomson Place façade remove a storefront system and install an entry; and replace two (2) overhead doors with new doors and infill.

II. 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:

APP # 20.939 FPC  321 Summer Street

At the roof level, replace a cooling tower, associated piping and wiring in kind.  

III.  Ratification of 2/13/20 and 3/12/20 Public Hearing minutes

IV.   Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 7:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 03.31.20

Fort Point Landmarks March 2020 Meeting

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

Thursday, March 12, 2020

6:00 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.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 20.823 FPC  374 Congress Street

Applicant: Whitlock Design Group

Proposed Work: At the Boston Wharf Road façade ground level, ratify existing patio doors and fenestration, entry door configuration, and signage; re-clad entry door and wood infill; and install a light fixture.

APP # 20.856 FPC  26, 30 & 36 Thomson Place

Applicant: Fort Point Channel Investors, LLC

Proposed Work: At the 26 Thomson Place ground level modify façade and install new windows and entry doors; at the 30 Thomson Place façade remove a storefront system and install an entry; and replace two (2) overhead doors with new doors and infill; at the 36 Thomson Place façade remove five (5) windows, modify the openings, and install two entry doors and three new storefront windows.

APP # 20.855 FPC  300 Summer Street

Applicant: The Artist Building at 300 Summer Street

Proposed Work: At the roof install a new chiller on existing dunnage.

APP # 20.854 FPC  253 Summer Street (also known as 27 Melcher Street). 

Applicant: Synergy Financial LLC

Proposed Work: At the Melcher Street façade re-clad paired entry doors. 

APP # 20.797 FPC  300 A Street

Applicant: Red Hat Inc

Proposed Work: At the roof, replace HVAC system, dunnage, and associated mechanicals.

APP # 20.703 FPC  30-40 Melcher Street (also known as 273 Summer & 281-281 Summer St). 

Applicant: Spin Boston, LLC

Proposed Work: Replace loading doors at the Melcher Street facade.

II. Administrative Review/ Approval

APP # 20.834 FPC  383 Congress Street: At Row 34's seasonal patio at the Boston Wharf Road façade, replace stationary fabric wall panels with power-operated retractable panels.

III.  Ratification of 2/13/2020 Public Hearing minutes & 1/24/2020 Subcommittee Public Hearing Minutes

IV.   Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 9:00 PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

originally published 03.04.20

Fort Point Landmarks June Meeting

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

Thursday, June 13, 2019

6:00 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.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 19.1210 FPC  25 Thomson Place 
Applicant: Chad Lehy; Stack + CProposed Work: At rear façade, install new signage and window graphics.

APP # 19.1229 FPC    55 Thomson Place
Applicant: Andrew Roy; Vantage Builders, Inc.
Proposed Work: Install new roof deck.

APP # 19.1276 FPC    15 Channel Center Street
Applicant: Jennifer Mecca; Midway Artist Studios
Proposed Work: At Medallion Avenue, install loading dock platform and replace existing multi-pane window with a garage door.

APP # 19.1283 FPC    333 Summer Street
Applicant: Kell Reardon
Proposed Work: At rear of property facing Pastene Alley, upgrade existing opening by replacing existing double door and sidelights with a new overhead door, add security card reader.

APP # 19.1293 FPC    25 Thomson Place
Applicant: Glenn Rechtenbauch; Bed, Bath & Beyond, One King's Lane
Proposed Work: Update storefronts at Thomson Place and Stillings Street for new tenant. Work will include new signage, window decals, wall plaques, and entry doors.

II. Administrative Review/Approvals
APP # 19.1265 FPC    30 Thomson Place: Remove roof deck, parapet caps, parapet wall panels and edge metal. Replace PVC roof membrane, parapet wall flashings, roof edge metal, copper gutter and downspout. Replacements are to match existing.

III. Ratification of 51912019 Public Hearing Minutes

IV. Staff Updates

V. Projected Adjournment: 7:3O PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

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

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy