FPNA Salutes Earth Month With Resilient Fort Point Channel Updates, Fish & Farms + Beautification

05/13/25: updated with speaker presentations. 

You are invited to a

Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

6 pm to 8 pm

Community Work Lounge

15 Necco St. or virtual

featuring

Our C-6 Community Officers 

Resilient Fort Point Channel Updates

in conversation with

Chris Osgood

Director of the Office of Climate Resilience, City of Boston

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John Sullivan 

Chief Engineer, Boston Water & Sewer Commission
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&

Charlayne Murrell-Smith

VP External Relations & Corporate Development, Boston Children's Museum 

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introducing

Fish & Farm Market at Fish Pier

plus

Neighborhood Updates

Gillette Redevelopment. Love Your Block Volunteer Days, 346 D St. & more!

If you have any questions for our speakers, please send them by noon on Monday, April 28th to FPNA. 

Special thanks to ARE for our gathering at the Community Work Lounge. 

Happenings Around The Neighborhood This Week & Next

Don't miss these April happenings around the neighborhood.

April 22: Sustainable Photography Opening Reception from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center St. The exhibition showcases a series of works representing environmental landscapes by photographer Mona Miri. 

April 24: Shifting Tides Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at The Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. Artists straddle their ability to see beauty deeply while nonetheless recognizing the vulnerability of our natural environment. The show is curated by scientist Judy Galvin and Fort Point artist Dorothea Van Camp.

April 25: Microplastics and The Human Body, a talk by Dr. Bridget Lee on why plastics are a large part of climate change, how we became dependent on plastics in our world and how they are appearing in our bodies. The talk will take place at 630pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. The talk is free to the public thanks to the support of a generous private donor. 

April 26: A Marked Man in the Neighborhood, an evening of short films by Rocco Giuliano: writer/star/host, Henry Dane: producer/director, and Gino Mauro: videographer/editor/producer at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper Street. Doors open at 6pm. Screenings are from 7pm to 8;30pm. Space is limited. RSVP for these free screenings. 

April 29: FPNA April Gathering featuring Resilient Fort Point Channel Updates in conversation with the City of Boston's Director of the Office of Climate Resilience Chris Osgood, Boston Water & Sewer Commission's Chief Engineer John Sullivan and Boston Children's Museum's VP of External Relations & Corporate Development Charlayne Murrell-Smith. 

BWSC Water Main Flushing from September 30 to November 5, 2024

Councilor Ed Flynn notified us that the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will be conducting a Water Main Flushing in the South Boston and South Boston Waterfront area starting September 30, 2024, through November 5, 2024.

The boundaries for the areas being flushed are Boston Harbor to the north, Dorchester Bay/William J. Day Blvd to the south, Pleasure Bay/Castle Island to the east and the Southampton MBTA/Yard Fort Point Channel to the west.

 

The purpose of the water main flushing program is to improve drinking water quality for residents and businesses in Boston.

 

FAQs

What is happening?

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will commence Water Main Flushing Program in the South Boston and Seaport area starting September 30th, 2024 and continuing through November 5th, 2024. Flushing of water mains serving these areas will be conducted between the hours of 10 PM – 6 AM. The program will be completed in phases to minimize any potential impacts to water quality and service. Water mains will be flushed by releasing water from selected hydrants in the South Boston/Seaport area.

What are the benefits of flushing water mains?

Water main flushing is an effective method of improving drinking water quality and is an integral component of a water utility’s distribution system maintenance program.

Possible Flushing Impacts

Water main flushing can cause reductions in water pressure and discolored water. The discoloration of water is temporary and not harmful, BWSC recommends running your tap water for a few minutes till water clears. BWSC is making every effort to minimize potential impacts from the program and will closely monitor water quality and water pressure while flushing mains. BWSC appreciates your patience as we work to improve the quality of drinking

water to the residents and businesses of Boston. To learn more, visit us online @ www.bwsc.org.

Should BWSC customers take special precautions?

In general, BWSC customers do not have to take any special precautions. However, some customers, such as hospital and medical facilities, and businesses that use water in their manufacturing or cleaning process, may want to more closely monitor their water quality and water pressure while the BWSC’s flushing program is underway.

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have questions or concerns regarding the Water Main Flushing Program please contact BWSC’s Community Services Department at (617) 989-7000 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

If you experience a problem in the evening while BWSC is conducting its Water Main Flushing Program please contact BWSC’s Night Operations Manager at (617) 989 -7261. To learn more, visit us online @ www.bwsc.org.

FPNA 2022 Neighborhood Gathering Kicks Off January 25th

updated 1/27/22 with Boston Water & Sewer Commission's Keeping Our Heads Above Water presentation and Boston Planning & Development Agency's Resilient Fort Point Infrastructure Project MEPA Environmental Review presentation. Online site visit is Feb 1 at 1pm.

You are invited to

Fort Point Seaport
2022 Kickoff  Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
6 pm to 8 pm
Sign Up for Zoom Only Event

featuring

Will The Fort Point Channel Be A Solution 

To Stormwater Flooding? 

John Sullivan, Chief Engineer 

Boston Water & Sewer Commission

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Come hear about how the Fort Point Channel could be used to hold excess rainwater that otherwise can end up flooding city streets, and what happens when storms mix with sea level rise. Chief Sullivan was recently quoted in the Boston Globe on this topic.

&

How will Resilient Fort Point Infrastructure
Protect Us Against Sea Level Rise?

Joe Christo, Senior Resilience and Waterfront Planner

Climate Change and Environmental Planning, BPDA

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Learn more about shoreline and inland resilient solutions that include a berm from Necco Ct to West Broadway along the Channel and flood barriers at A Street, Boston Wharf Rd and Necco Ct. The Environmental Project Notification is under review by the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA). Public comments due February 15th. 

plus

Mooo Restaurant

49 Melcher Street

The corner of Melcher Street and Necco Court has been quiet for a while. Meet the team at Mooo Restaurant and discover their plans to open up another restaurant in Boston, this time in our neighborhood.

C-6 Boston Police Community Service Officers Updates

District 2 Updates, City Council President Ed Flynn

Latest Developments: Life Sciences Abound & 244-284 A Street Returns

&

A ReelHouse Oyster Bar Update

originally published 01.19.22

Boston Sewer Separation Project Update

New 16" gate valve installation at A St. &West Second St.

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s (BWSC) South Boston Sewer Separation Project is a federal court-ordered, six-year project is to reduce sewage discharges to Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. This project will improve BWSC’s infrastructure by installing new storm drains, sanitary sewers and water mains.

Completed Work as of August 2014
Replacement of 12" DI water main on A St. is complete. Installation of 15" and 12" RCP drains on West Second St. from A St. to Haul Rd. is also complete. Also installed is a new 16-inch gate valve at the intersection of West Second Street and A Street.

Ongoing and Upcoming Work
Water main installation continues on West Second St. from A St. to Dorchester Ave. Sewer replacement work is upcoming on West Second St. between Dorchester Ave. and Athens St.

For any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding this work, please contact CDM Smith’s Project Manager, Myles Johnson, in the project field office at 617-427-0490. If you would like more information about BWSC and its programs, or the South Boston Sewer Separation Project, please visit Boston Water and Sewer Commission. .

Boston Sewer Separation Project Upcoming Construction

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s (BWSC) South Boston Sewer Separation Project is a federal court-ordered, six-year project is to reduce sewage discharges to Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. This project will improve BWSC’s infrastructure by installing new storm drains, sanitary sewers and water mains. Coordination with various utility companies is ongoing and may require infrastructure improvements as well.

Work will commence soon at West Second Street between Dorchester Avenue and Haul Road, and on West Broadway between Dorchester Avenue and Haul Road. Localized temporary modifications to traffic patterns and parking may be necessary. Boston Police Officers will be present to facilitate safe pedestrian and vehicular access. Temporary paving will he installed during this phase of the project. BWSC will perform permanent pavement restoration under a separate contract for this project. A separate notice will be provided when this occurs. 

For any questions, concerns, or special needs regarding this work, please contact CDM Smith’s Project Manager, Myles Johnson, in the project field office at 617-427-0490. If you would like more information about BWSC and its programs, or the South Boston Sewer Separation Project, please visit Boston Water and Sewer Commission. .

Boston Sewer Separation Project February Update

Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) is undergoing a separation of the combined sewer system. The project’s purpose is to reduce substantially pollution in the Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor by decreasing overflow from the combined sewer and rain water pipes during storms.

Project Update
The contractor excavated test pits on Dorchester Avenue from the West Broadway intersection to Foundry Street in front of the Gillette building entrance, and performed a point repair of the sewer on A Street between West Broadway and Athens Street. The subcontractor, Insituform, began installing the structural liners on A Street, completing the 24-inch liners from West First Street to Wormwood Street and 16-inch liners from West Broadway to West Third Street. The contractor's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Progress/Work Completed (since 1/10/14)
Excavated test pits along Dorchester Ave. from West Broadway to Foundry St. Installed CIPP sewer liners on A St. from West Broadway to Wormwood St.

Installation of 24" structural liner on A St.

Ongoing and Upcoming Work
Continue installing structural liners on West Second St., West Third St. and Athens St. Start installation of new sanitary sewer on Dorchester Ave.

Any Questions?
The Project Manager is Myles Johnson, who may be reached at 617-427-0490. In case of emergency, please call BSWC 24/7 at 617-989-7000.