Fort Point Landmarks October 2026 Meeting

 THE FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, October 8, 2026 (corrected date)
6:00 PM

You can participate in this hearing by going to the Zoom meeting link or by calling 646-828-7666 and entering meeting id 165 501 2069 #. You may also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston. 

I.  RATIFICATION OF 8/13/26 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

II. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 27.0256 FPC 5 NECCO STREET
Applicant: Jalix Delacruz
Proposed Work: Install new window mural

APP # 27.0168 FPC 5 NECCO STREET
Applicant: Adam Kahn 
Proposed Work: Install new vinyl window displays. 

APP #27.0169 FPC 35 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Nathan Turner 
Proposed Work: Install vinyl signage at front facade window.  

APP # 26.0161 FPC 263 SUMMER STREET
Applicant: Dylan Dasco
Proposed Work: Repair and restore all elements of the iconic “Boston Wharf Co. Industrial Real Estate” sign while also Retrofitting the sign by replacing the existing neon lighting with a full LED system.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL (no public comment)

APP # 27.0065 FPC 324 A STREET
Install new painted sign at A Street facade, illuminated wayfinding sign at A Street facade, and illuminated blade sign at Melcher Street facade. Install new exterior wall sconces, repaint previously painted masonry facade, install new awnings, new planter and window boxes.

IV.  NEW BUSINESS
RESILIENT FORT POINT CHANNEL
Informative presentation by Benjamin Matusow, Senior Climate and Coastal Resilience Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager City of Boston Planning Department

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

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APP # 27.0065 FPC 324 A STREET - WITHDRAWN BY STAFF (tentatively scheduled for September's meeting)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

FPNA Kicks Off 2026 With Streets, Sen. Collins, Joint Ventures, A New Restaurant & You

updated 1.29.26 with Congress, Sleeper, Melcher & A Streets presentation and Celine Restaurant presentation, along with links to guest speakers.  

You are invited to a
2026 Neighborhood Gathering Kickoff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge
15 Necco Street
 and Online
R.S.V.P.

featuring

Congress St., Sleeper St., Melcher St & A Street Updates
City of Boston Streets Team
pre-construction will start in January*

MA State Senator Nick Collins: A Legislative Update

Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services & Age Strong
Age Strong Cost Savings Clinics

&

Joint Ventures
63 Melcher St

introducing 

Celine Restaurant
requesting a beer, wine & cordials license to start
324 A Street (formerly the Blue Dragon)

plus

Neighborhood Updates & Latest News

If you have any questions, comments or updates, please submit them by end of day, Monday, Jan. 26th to FPNA.

*Week of January 20th: Dig 7 test pits at various locations on Sleeper Street.
Week of January 26th: Dig 8 test pits at various locations on Congress Street.
Week of February 2nd: Dig 4 test pits at various locations on A Street.

originally published 1.16.26

FPNA September Neighborhood Gathering On Cannabis

Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering

Monday, September 30, 2019

6 pm to 8 pm

District Hall

75 Northern Avenue

featuring

Keltic Green: A Retail Cannabis Shop Proposal

324 A Street (Blue Dragon)

plus

Neighborhood Updates

UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS

Wednesday, October 2nd: Seaport Transit Strategic Plan Community Meeting (focusing on transit improvements & connectivity in the Seaport & Fort Point) will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at WPI Seaport located at 303 Congress St. on the ground level. 

Monday, October 7th: LaPosta Public Abutters Meeting will be held at 6pm at 12 Farnsworth. LaPosta is a new pizzeria to be located in part of the former Bee's Knees space, and is requesting an all alcohol license. All are welcome to attend. 

originally posted 09.20.19

Ming Tsai Coming to Fort Point

It's now official.  Ming Tsai (star of Simply Ming on PBS and Chef/Owner of Blue Ginger)
is opening a 70-seat restaurant in Fort Point at 324 A St, where the A Street Deli used to be.

"I’m incredibly excited to be doing a second restaurant,” Tsai said yesterday. “I have the right team. I love the area; it’s just incredibly vibrant and exciting. Details to follow.”

Herald Article:

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1061146297&format=text