Upcoming Happenings About & Around The Neigborhood

 Upcoming Happenings 

6/22: Fort Point Festival & Arts Marketplace  will take place from 12pm to 8pm at A Street Park (135 A Street) in association with Alliaza Park Series beer garden pop-up..

6/24: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS HEARING ON DOCKET #0990, FY25 BUDGET: PUBLIC TESTIMONY at 6pm. Docket #0990, disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024.

6/25:  CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WORKING SESSION ON DOCKET #0990, FY25 BUDGET: AMENDMENTS at 10am.

6/26: Conservation Commission Meeting at 6pm. Seaport Parcel F & G for proposed soil borings, test pits, and installation of groundwater observation wells located at 85 Northern Ave

6/27: 15 Necco Neighborhood Open House from 10am to 12pm at the Touchdown Space in the lobby.

6/27: South Boston Transportation Action Plan (SBTAP) DRAFT Public Meeting at 6pm at the Tynan Elementary School Cafeteria, 650 East 4th Street.

7/8: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION HEARING ON DOCKET #0357 at 10am to discuss the possibility of congestion pricing in Boston.

7/8: Summer Street Pilot Open House starts at 5pm with presentation and Q &A at 6:30pm at the Tynan School, 650 E S4th St.

7/9: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS HEARING ON DOCKET #0925  at 10am to discuss an Ordinance that would provide a property tax exemption for commercial properties occupied by qualifying small businesses. 

7/9: CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION HEARING ON DOCKET #0303 at 2pm to review the rules and regulation of vehicles in relation to expansion of micro mobility access.

7/9: Boston Civic Design Commission Monthly Meeting at 5pm.  Sign up to receive agenda notifications.

7/11: Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Flood Mitigation Planning & Feasibility Study Virtual Open House at 6pm to review study findings to date, explore how proposed resilience alignments and strategies in the RLFMP will help address current and future flooding risk this area of the South Boston Waterfront which protects port and critical infrastructure and other neighborhood assets, and to provide feedback on preferred alternatives.

Comment Deadlines & Certificates

6/21: Reserved Channel Master Plan Environmental Notification Form comments due to MEPA Analyst, Alexander Strysky. (extended from June 7)

6/21: Reserved Channel BPDA PNF comment deadline (extended from June 7)

7/3:  253 Summer/Lolita Chapter 91 amendment comment deadline   an after-the-fact conversion of extended seasonal outdoor patio & public passageway to the public dock and Harborwalk. Details available online by entering 23-WW03-0004-AMD in “Record ID” search field. Send comments to Frank Taormina. 

7/8: 232 A Street FEIR comments due to MEPA Analyst, Nicholas Perry. 

MMT Parcel 5 RLFMP NPC Certificate: EIR not required

originally published 06.21.24

November Happenings: Art, BCEC & Cypher, Marine Park & More

November 2: 310 Northern Ave & 5 Fid Kennedy Ave (Parcel X), RLFMP, South Boston DPA Chapter 91 License Amendment Virtual Public Hearing at 2pm, requesting an extended term. Register.

November 2: 249 Artists Cooperative invites you to the opening reception of Video + Paint, New Work by Bebe Beard + Steven Muller from 5pm to 7pm at the Gallery at 249 A St.

November 2: MCCA (BCEC) Cypher St Remediation Project Public Discussion from 6pm to 8pm at 105 West First St. This project is different from the Cypher St Improvements Project that is currently ongoing by Massport. The BCEC parking lot abutting Cypher St. also requires environmental remediation. Attend to find out more.

November 6: 24-26 Drydock Ave, RLFMP, South Boston DPA. Chapter 91 License Amendment Virtual Public Hearing at 2pm, requesting an extended term. Register.

November 7: Final day to vote in the Boston City Council Election from 7am to 8pm at District Hall, 75 Northern Ave. Up for election are the District 2 City Councilor and 4 City Councilors At-Larges. ICYM last week's At-Large Candidates Forum, you may view it here.

November 9: 20-22 Drydock Ave & 331-339 Northern Ave (Parcel G/H), RLFMP, South Boston DPA . Chapter 91 License Amendment Virtual Public Hearing at 2pm, requesting an extended term. Register.

November 11:  A Street Community Garden Lottery at 10am and Fort Point Blooms daffodil planting at 10:30am. Details.

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Martin's Park Ship Lighting on November 25th. If you would like to volunteer this fall and/or at the Ship Lighting, please complete this form.

In Case You Missed It

October 27^th Government Accountability, Transparency & Accessibility Hearing on Community Engagement in Planning

October 30^th Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks Hearing on Storm Water Management & Flood Hazard Mitigation

About The Harbor & Channel This Week

September 25: Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Transportation Advisory Committee Biannual Meeting at 1pm. 

September 26: Squares + Streets Chat With a Planner - South Boston from 8am to 10am at JFK/UMass MBTA Station.  

September 26: FPNA Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm at District Hall. 

September 27: Boston Harbor Now Harbor Use Public Forum: South Boston Marine MultiPort at 8:30am. 

September 28: EMS Seaport 34 Drydock Ave MEPA Notice of Project Change comment deadline. This deadline will be extended to allow for a supplemental filing. New date tbd

September 29: Boston City Hall On The Go Truck at Seaport Common from 1pm to 2pm. 

September 29:  232 A Street, a single-building 455,050 sf life sciences development including Binford Park along the Fort Point Channel, BPDA project notification form comment deadline.

Conservation Commission Meeting August 16th

The Boston Conservation Commission (ConCom) will hold its next Wednesday bi-weekly public hearing on:

August 16, 2023

6:00 pm

Zoom

Dial-in audio: 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 686 458 2044#

The Commission reviews projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests of the public and private water supply, groundwater, prevention of pollution, flood control, prevention of storm damage, protection of fisheries and land containing shellfish, and protection of wildlife habitat. 

Members of the public may share public comments during the hearing. ConCom will also accept written testimony for agenda items via email at cc@boston.gov prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted by Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.

View Full Agenda

Neighborhood Agenda Items

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-1949 and Boston File No. 2023-039 from VHB on behalf of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the proposed reconfiguration of an existing paved parking, loading and service area for new building equipment, including a new electrical service, new transformer and switches, new gas pads, and a new emergency generator located at 1 Harbor Street, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Designated Port Areas).

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-XXXX and Boston File No. 2023-XXX from Collins Engineers Inc. on behalf of Boston Planning & Development Agency for the proposed removal of a concrete deck at the existing pile supported wharf at the South and East Jetty, installation of a soldier pile bulkhead landward of the existing steel sheet pile bulkhead at the South Jetty, and the removal of onsite stockpiled soil located at 3 Dolphin Way, South Boston, MA (LSCSF, Designated Port Areas, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank).

Request for a Determination of Applicability from Childs Engineering on behalf of Boston Planning & Development Agency for the disclosure of future redevelopment of certain parcels proposed in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Final Master Plan Update located in South Boston, MA.

Upcoming Meetings and Events About the Neighborhood

updated 06/08/23 with 2 additional June 8th meetings & events: CPA fund program public meeting hosted by Councilors Flynn and Flaherty, the opening reception of "This Is Boston" and the previously listed 7 Channel Center Public meeting. 

May 30: Public Meeting on Inclusionary Development Policy Zoning Amendment at 6pm.  The amendment adds a new Article 79 (Inclusionary Zoning) to the Boston Zoning Code, as well the addition of new definitions to Article 2 (Definitions). General input is sought through the public meeting and website.  View meeting link for links to related documents and resources.

May 30: "CROWN" The Highest Level of Consciousness" by Artists for Humanity alumna Wendy “MoMa” Michel from 5pm to 7pm at 100 W 2nd Street. 

May 31: Barking Crab Barge virtual MEPA site visit at noon. Please RSVP to purvi.patel@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone. An optional in-person site visit meeting on Thu June 1 at 11:30am may be requested before May 30, 2023 by noon.

June 3: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Diving Series Finals at 1pm at the ICA. Free and open to the public. 

June 5:  A Street Sidewalk Widening Public Meeting at 6:30pm.  The City will discuss alternatives and share a preferred design approach to widen the narrow A St sidewalks between Congress St and Melcher St.

 

June 6: A Guide to South Boston’s Transportation Planning and the Development Review Process at 6pm. View guide. Although this transportation planning boundaries are outside of Fort Point and Seaport, it can be helpful to understand adjacent impacts and transportation solutions. Update: We heard at the June 5th A Street Sidewalk Widening Public meeting that there is funding for a new shuttle service to serve Fort Point, Seaport and beyond including A Street (both sides), D Street and the Raymond L Flynn Marine Park. This new shuttle route will be part of the this meeting too. 

June 8: The Midway Gallery cordially invites you to the opening of "This is Boston", a group show of Midway artists interpreting what Boston represents from multiple points of view and mediums, from 5pm to 8pm at 15 Channel Center St. Show runs through August 18th.

June 8: 7 Channel Center Public Meeting at 6pm to discuss mitigation impacts regarding PDA 53. 

June 8: Join Councilors Ed Flynn and Michael Flaherty at 6pm at the South Boston Public Library (646 E Broadway) to discover how to utilize Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to enhance historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and outdoor recreation capital projects in our neighborhood. CPA funds have been awarded to the Boston Fire Museum for renovations. Register. 

COMMENT DEADLINES

June 9th: Chapter 91 Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Final Master Plan Update comment deadline.

June 9: 244 – 284 A St FEIR comment deadline

June 9: Barking Crab EENF(ENF & PEIR) comment deadline

originally published 05.25.23

Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Final Master Plan Update Chapter 91 Public Meeting May 4th

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has submitted an application to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) for a Consolidated Written Determination pursuant to 310 CMR 9:00 related to the Final Master Plan Update ("FMPU") for the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP). 

Thursday, May 4, 2023
2pm - 4pm

The purpose of this license application is to secure a Consolidated Written Determination (“CWD”) that allows for the redevelopment of certain parcels proposed in the RLFMP FMPU that are ineligible for authorization under the existing Master License #10233 to be licensed individually upon request. These specific parcels, detailed in Section 4 of the application, are anticipated to be redeveloped in phases over a period of years. The CWD will enable the DEP to regulate the future build-out of the RLFMP and ensure that impacts of individual projects are addressed in individual licenses.

View Public Notice.

Public comment deadline: June 9, 2023

Contact

Richard E. McGuinness, Deputy Director for Climate Change and Environmental Planning 
Richard.McGuinness@Boston.gov
617.918.4323

May Happenings Around or About The Neighborhood

updated 05.19.22 with May 26 Congress St Reconstruction Public Meeting and May 31st 51 Melcher St. IAG Public Meeting.

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

May 18: Conservation Commission Meeting start at 6pm. Check out neighborhood items on the agenda from ICA Cliff Diving to Pier 10 (38 Drydock) to L Street Power Plant to MassDOT improvements on Cypher, Richards & Fargo.

May 19: Parcel X (310 Northern Ave.) Public Meeting 6pm - 8pm. The proponent proposes the demolition of the two (2) existing, single-story industrial buildings and the construction of a new, two (2)-building, approximately 742,000 square foot life sciences/research and development campus 

May 20 - May 22: HarpoonFest 2022 Celebrate the local Boston music scene with beer in hand! Friday 6pm - 11pm and Saturday 12pm - 7pm at 306 Northern Ave.

May 21: Boston Harbor Islands Free Ferry Day from 8am – 2:30pm. Tickets available on first come, first serve basis. 

May 24: FPNA Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm. 

May 26: Congress St. (Fort Point) Reconstruction Project Public Meeting at 6:30pm. Boston Public Works will present revised designs to sidewalks, lighting, crosswalks and street trees informed by feedback from residents and businesses since February's meeting. Register Today.

May 27: Fort Point Arts Community Final Friday’s Open Mic @ Assemblage 5pm - 9pm. Artists interested in performing at the event should show up at 5 pm to get on the setlist and patrons interested in watching should arrive around 6 pm. R.S.V.P.

May 31: 51 Melcher St Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm regarding proposed conversion to Life Sciences labs and office.  The purpose of the meeting is the potential impacts and mitigation for the project. Register.

June 2: MBTA Better Busses Route Changes For Boston Public Meeting at 6pm

City Budget Hearings Schedule

• May 26: City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, 0497-0498, 0501, FY23 Budget: Environment, Parks, Environment Revolving Funds, Parkman Fund at 2pm
• May 31 City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, FY23 Budget: Boston Planning and Development Agency | Boston.gov at 2pm

COMMENT DEADLINES

June 10th: MEPA BMIP/Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Master Plan and 24 Drydock NPC. Watch MEPA Virtual RLFMPF Master Plan Update site visit. Direct comments to Alexander Strysky, MEPA Analyst.

originally published 05.17.22