May Neighborhood Gathering: Historic District, Dragons On The Channel, Massport, Candidates & A New Restaurant

updated 5/20/26 with speaker presentations. 

FPNA cordially invites you to
A Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6 pm to 8 pm
Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St
& via zoom

featuring
Our C-6 Community Officers

Fort Point Channel Landmark District
Kathy Kottaridis
Director, Office of Historic Preservation 
View Presentation

Ohana New England Beasts from the East Classic
& Free Fort Point Festival
View Presentation

Massport: Sail Boston & Summer Programming
Tommy Butler
Deputy Director, Government Affairs & Community Relations
View Presentation

introducing
 Latoya Gayle, Candidate for State Senate 1st District

Patrick Roath, Candidate  for US Congress 8th District

&

Hawksmoor
15 Necco Stret
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License
View Presentation

plus
Neighborhood Updates

originally published 05.13.26

Libraries, Landmarks, Planning, Climate, Art, Restaurants & Massport Round Out February

updated 2/27/26 with 324 A St. Abutters Meeting recording link and updated presentation. 

2/20: City Council Committee on Human Services Hearing on Docket #0284, a hearing to discuss equitable access to services and programming through the Boston Public Library System, at 10am. View docket

2/24: Fort Point Landmark District items to be heard at Boston Landmarks Commission Design Meeting at 5pm. Agenda items include: 311 Summer Street  and 5 Channel Center Street. 

2/24: Boston Civic Design Commission Design Committee Meeting at 5pm, On the agenda is the Reserved Channel Development at 300 West First Street. 

2/24: FPNA February Neighborhood Gathering on zoom only at 6pm.

2/24: 69 A Street Public Meeting at 6pm to discuss the notice of project change from office to CIEE’s international interns housing. 

2/25: What We Heard: 2025 Recap of US Army Corp. Of Engineers Coastal Risk Management Study To Date at 6pm. This meeting will recap engagement and progress from all Climate Ready Plan neighborhoods including us. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and discover feedback opportunities in 2026. Missed our neighborhood meeting? Find the presentation and recording under Past events. Also, check out future focus group meetings from February 25 through March 5th under Upcoming events.

2/25:  Planning Academy information session at 6pm. The Planning Academy is a free, interactive learning experience designed to equip Boston residents from different backgrounds and neighborhoods with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to meaningfully have a voice in planning. Interested residents should apply by March 8th. 

2/26: The Crit Group: A Meeting of Four Studios featuring the work of Lisa Knox, Alyson Schultz, Carol Stoltze and Michaela Sullivan. Reception is from 6pm to 8pm at the Gallery at 249 A located at 249 A Street. The show runs through April 3, 2026.

2/26: Celine Restaurant (former Blue Dragon space at 324 A Street) Abutters Meeting at 7pm.
Proposal: Transfer wine and malt beverage license to location, upgrade to all alcohol license with patio. Proposed inside closing hour 1AM and patio closing 11pm. 
View Abutters Meeting. View Abutters Meeting Presentation with floor plan of interior and patio.

2/28: Sullivan’s at Castle Island Opens for their 75th season.

3/6: Massport 2025 draft Strategic Plan: Massport owns over 300 acres in South Boston including nearly 10 million square feet of commercial and industrial development, four hotels, and more than 1,750 residential units, as well as parks, open spaces, and retail/restaurant amenities. View Feb 5th Massport Strategic Plan Virtual Presentation. Review their draft strategic plan and submit comments by March 6th. 

originally published 2.18.26

Love Our Historic District? We Are Looking For Commissioners.

If you love our Fort Point Historic District, the City is looking for Commissioners to serve on the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission (FPCLDC). Their goal is to fill all vacancies within the next two weeks.  

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District (FPCLD) encompasses roughly 55 acres across the Fort Point Channel from downtown Boston. Developed in the 1830s by the Boston Wharf Company and owned by the company until the early 2000s, the Fort Point Channel area is Boston’s largest, most cohesive, and most significant collection of late 19th and early 20th century industrial loft buildings. For greater historical background, please check out the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Study Report.

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission (FPCLDC) meets on the second Thursday of each month to review exterior alterations. 

If you are a residential property owner or commercial property owner for two years or more within our historic district boundaries, you are eligible. Please read below for exact specifications.

At this time, there are three vacant seats: one full resident property owner seat and two business/commercial property owner seats (full and alternate). Here are the qualifications:

a. All members and alternates from the district shall have established primary residence or property ownership of no less than two years within the District. 

b. The full residential member shall have established primary residency in the District and be a resident owner/occupant

c. The other member and alternate shall be commercial property owners in the District. They are not required to be residents of the District. 

If you are interested in serving or have questions, please contact FPNA (Fort Point Neighborhood Association) today with your contact information, a brief resume, and why you are interested in serving. Those with architectural or historic preservation experience are especially encouraged to apply. FPNA is a nominating organization to the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission. 

originally published 03.03.24

7 Channel Center Public Meeting: New Life Sciences Owners, New Design & New Opportunities

1/29/24: January 17th Public Meeting for 7 Channel Center Street is rescheduled to February 7th.

The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is hosting a public meeting to discuss design updates regarding the 7 Channel Center project located in Fort Point within the South Boston Waterfront on:

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (new date)

6pm

Register

The meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss outstanding agreements and unaddressed questions about Life Sciences operations, protocols and communications within a mixed use development. 

Jan 2023 Approved Design by Westbrook Partners

October 2023 Fort Point Landmarks Advisory Design by Phase 3

The meeting will be virtual and include a Q&A and comments from the general public.  

originally published 01.10.24

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

2/28 FPNA Neighborhood Gathering Now Virtual with City Council President, Bus Rapid Transit, Landmarks, Tishman & More

 Virtual Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

6 pm to 8 pm

ZOOM ONLY

featuring

Our C-6 Community Officers

District 2 Update

City Council President Ed Flynn

Summer Street Bus Rapid Transit Pilot

Matthew Moran, Boston Transportation Dept. Transit Team Director

&

A Pitch for Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commissioners 

Steve Hollinger, Fort Point Landmark Study Committee Member & Resident

introducing 

232 A Street

Justin Miller, Tishman Speyer

with

Neighborhood Updates & Questions

Upcoming Happenings

Wednesday, February 22: Virtual Abutters Meeting for Savr Restaurant at 6pm. The Savr Restaurant is requesting an all alcohol license for their proposed location at 150 Seaport Blvd. 

Thursday March 2nd: Cypher St./ E St. Public Safety Improvements Community Meeting in person at 6pm at 105 W 1st St.

Thursday, March 9th: Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission Meeting at 6pm. Interested in learning more about the historic district or becoming a Commissioner? Check out this meeting.

Tuesday, March 14: Life Sciences Building Design Guidelines Public Meeting at 6pm. A meeting for anyone who lives or will be living next door to one of the over 25 Life Sciences lab buildings in Fort Point and the Seaport. This is a repeat of the March 1st meeting that was rescheduled to February 28th. 
 

Help us build a better neighborhood together. Contact FPNA today!

originally published 02.21.23

2021 Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Kickoff Gathering

 Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood
2021 Kickoff

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

6 pm to 8 pm

Zoom Sign In

with

Councilor Ed Flynn

District 2 Update

&

Mary Cirbus

Preservation Planner

 Fort Point Channel Landmark District

from Seaport Boulevard to West First St.

featuring

Aisha Miller

City of Boston's New Chief of Civic Engagement

411 on 311, Neighborhood Services, Public Outreach & Spark Boston

introducing

Stonewall Kitchen

Danny Mandeau, General Manager

308 Congress St.

plus

Neighborhood Updates

Hook Wharf (James Hook), 244 -284 A St. & 2 Harbor St.

2020 Highlights

Members & Volunteers