About The Neighborhood: Reserved Channel, Coffee with C-6, Landmarks & More

updated 10/14/26 with 10/15 Chapter 91 hearings for overlock, stage and dock. 

10/6: Boston Civic & Design Commission Monthly Meeting at 5pm. Agenda includes:

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: RESERVED CHANNEL DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT Referred for final review and recommendation by the BCDC Design Subcommittee

10/7: Coffee with a C-6 at 12:30pm at Olga's Cafe at 206 W. Broadway. Meet with your C-6 Community Service Officers. Ask questions. Share concerns. Connect with your neighborhood officers. 

10/8: Atlantic Wharf Program Advisory Committee Meeting from 4pm to 5:30pm in the Fort Point Room at 290 Congress St.  A preliminary review of the 2027 Work Plan will be presented. The public is welcome to attend. 

10/8: Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission at 6pm.  Agenda includes 5 Necco,35 Thomson Pl, 263 Summer St (Boston Wharf Co sign) and 324 A Street (Celine restaurant).

10/10: Porter Square Books Boston 5th Anniversary Celebration from 4pm to 7pm at 50 Liberty Drive. Help Porter Square Book celebrate and enjoy a 20% Sale, Raffle, Drinks, Snack and the big reveal of the Top Best Selling Book from the last 5 years. For the book lovers out there, there is also a Book Fair at Harbor Way from noon to five pm. 

10/11: Atlantic Wharf Fall Fest will take place from 10am to 12pm. Join in this free, fun family-friendly event at Waterfront Plaza along the Fort Point Channel. In case of rain the event will be moved indoors.

10/13: Reserved Channel PDA Public Meeting | Bostonplans.org from 6pm to 8pm. 

• The proposed PDA at 370 West First Street would bring approximately 287 residential units, 10,000 square feet of ground-floor active uses, and indoor and outdoor amenity space to a 1.97-acre portion of the Reserved Channel Development site. It does not include the additional 40 acres of land leased from Massport.
• This development is tied to the proposed zoning amendments to Article 68.To learn more, view the September 22^nd public meeting presentation and recording.

10/14: Gallery at 249A Opening Reception for The Artists of 249 A Street from 6pm to 8pm. The Gallery at 249A will also be open during Fort Point Open Studios (Friday, Oct 16th from 4pm to 7pm, Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, October 18th from 12pm to 6pm), as well as Saturdays in October from noon to 5pm. 

10/15: Combined Hearings for Chapter 91 License Applications for the Fort Point Channel Dock, Overlook & Platform/stage of amphitheater by Channelside Acquisitions LLC and City of Boston or Channelside Acquisitions LLC, 15 Necco Street and/or 244 A Street, Filled and Flowed Tidelands of the Fort Point Channel, (South) Boston, Suffolk County;

• Remote Public Hearing: October 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BnahHF_YQBaXcjsZUw7JHA
• Remote Public Hearing: October 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wzfb039GS1uV2LSl__psHQ

For Project Information: EEA ePlace PublicAccess Portal (Record ID: 25-WW01-0054-APP, 25-WW01-0166-APP, and 26-WW01-0096-APP) 
Public Notice: English | Other Languages

10/16 - 10/18: 46th Annual Fort Point Open Studios is Friday from 4pm to 7pm (select studios), and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. #BuyLocal #SupportArtists

About The Neighborhood This Week

Monday, September 14, Mayor Wu’s South Boston Coffee Hour at 5:30pm at BCYF Curley Center, 1663 Columbia Rd. 

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services. The Office of Climate Resilience will be there to answer questions on the US Army Corp of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management proposed solutions to protect South Boston from flooding (comments due 9/18/26)

Tuesday, September 15:"Proximate Spaces" Opening Reception from 6pm to 9pm at the Gallery at 249 A, 249 A Street. "Proximate Spaces" artists Kseniya Galper, Amy Rizzico, Will Reed, Luke Flynt examine what draws us near- time, space, sequence, and connection and invites you to find your own moments of surprise and curiosity and connection. The exhibit runs through September 23, 2026. 

Wednesday, September 16:A Virtual Information Session for At-Risk Property Owners at 2pm hosted by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Office of Climate Resilience (OCR). An opportunity for at-risk property owners to learn about Boston’s evolving flood risks, and the products and services available to protect your property. 

Thursday, September 17: Repeat/Repeat Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at the FPAC Art Space at 70 Sleeper Street at the Envoy Hotel. Artists Deborah Davidson, Audrey Goldstein, Randal Thurston and Debra Weisberg reflect upon how a dedicated studio practice based on iteration and curiosity evolves over time.

Thursday, September 17: Artist Presentation: Figure, Landscape, and Narrative by Anthony Apesos from 6pm to 7pm in the Midway Gallery at Midway Artist Studios at 15 Channel Center St.  

Friday, September 18: Your feedback on the US Army Corp of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management proposed recommendations to prevent flooding in our neighborhood is critical for funding and before the plan moves forward. Comments are due by 5pm.

Friday, September 18: The City's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) Update comment deadline. Boston’s NHMP is a five-year planning process led by the Office of Emergency Management to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies. It also helps the City qualify for non-emergency FEMA and MEMA funding opportunities. The plan addresses stormwater, green infrastructure, extreme heat, drought, snow, and other hazards in addition to coastal resilience.

The NHMP complements the Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study by:

• Aligning OEM planning with CSRM outcomes and recommendations.
• Connecting citywide emergency planning with short- and long-term infrastructure projects.
• Identifying opportunities to incorporate multiple benefits—such as evacuation routes, emergency operations, infrastructure, and stormwater management—into CSRM projects.

Saturday, September 19: 26th Annual South Boston Street Fest takes place from 11am to 4pm on East Broadway between I and L Streets with live entertainment on 2 stages, over 100 local merchants, artists, and organizations plus great food, dance performances and children's activities. One of  Fort Point’s artistswill be guiding kids in creating a pencil pouch with fabric paint markers near the 4th Presbyterian Church (340 Dorchester St., close to Andrew T Station).Don't miss this free, fun, family friendly event! 

Art Openings at Gallery at 249 A and FP3

The 249 A Street Artists Cooperative presents Oil and Water, Paintings and Drawings, by Dan Osterman and Bruce Rogovin on exhibit July 9th through August 22nd. Join the artists at the opening reception this Thursday, July 9th from 6pm to 8pm at Gallery at 249 A. 

Dan Osterman

Bruce Rogovin

The FP3 Gallery at 346 Congress Street presents Informed Choices, Paintings by Michael Bourque. The opening reception will take place July 14, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm. 

Michael Bourque

Informed Choices is a curated collection of Michael Bourque’s paintings in the mark making style of his art. Mark making illustrates the power of each individual brushstroke and is the basis of his unique style. Repetition makes each brushstroke even more powerful while enhanced with the use of color, which is layered. Flashes of color peek through the pattern to add to the visual interest and colors are made brighter by juxtaposition to contrasting colors while strong shapes are made stronger with the heavy application of paint. The effect is to invigorate the entire work, and to create rich surface textures. The entire methodology reflects informed choices.

Earth Day, Art, Gardening & Love Your Block This Week

updated 4/22/26: Martwa Natura Opening Reception April 23rd.

April 22: Sustainable Photography Reception (cancelled) on Earth Day from 6pm to 8pm at Midway Gallery's Art Tunnel at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center St. Mona Miri's solo exhibition explores the delicate state of our changing landscapes. The show is extended through May 30, 2026. 

April 23: Planar Shifts Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at the Atlantic Wharf Gallery, 290 Congress Street. This exhibition features Mother Brook Arts & Community Center artists who use parts to compose a whole, deconstruct “wholes” into parts, or blend abstraction and representation in innovative ways. Planar Shifts runs through July 5, 2026.

April 23: Martwa Natura Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm at the Gallery at 249 A features work by Anna Leliwa. The subject of still life (in Polish martwa natura, literally “dead nature” or “mortal nature”) as interpreted by the artist is a reflection on life that shows flowers, vessels, or fruit sometimes carry meanings far deeper than their decorative appearance. The show runs through May 23, 2026. The Gallery at 249 A is located within the 249 A Street Artist Cooperative at 249 A Street.

April 25: A Street Park Community Garden Lottery at 9am at the Community Gardens. Don't miss it! The next lottery will be in approximately three years. 

April 25: Fort Point's 21st Annual Love Your Block Spring Cleanup at 10am. Meet in Wormwood Park (Wormwood & A Streets).  

April 26: Community Art Event from 1pm to 3pm at Masary Studios. Let's move! Join in this fun, social event and dance zumba style to bhangra beats and unbeatable rhythms for a good cause. Donations will support laborers in India and in Boston. Venmo @wellgoodmove. Masery Studios is located at Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street.

April 26: Harbor Harmonies - The Soul of Epirus from 3pm to 4pm at FPAC Art Space, 70A Sleeper St. The Soul of Epirus is a program rooted in Traditional Greek music that brings together two Grammy-nominated composer-performers: Epirus-born laouto virtuoso Vasilis Kostas and Cypriot percussionist George Lernis.

originally published 04.21.26

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

Happenings About The Neighborhood Starting Tonight

2/3: Green Infrastructure Planning and Flood Mapping Climate Social from 6pm to 8pm: Hear from the Boston Community-Based Flood Resilience project team and community partners. Learn how the results of the Office of Green Infrastructure's Boston Flood Survey are being used, get access to local resources, and explore the updated flood viewer tool!  Meet in person at the Civic Pavilion or online.  

2/5: 2025 Draft Massport Strategic Plan virtual presentation at 6pm. Your comments will help shape Massport’s path forward. Comments are open until March 6th. 

2/5: West Street and West Coast, Works on Paper by Sarah Turner, opens at The Gallery at 249A Street from 6pm to 8pm. A series of quiet ‘burn drawings’ which give into the winter stillness of home in New England’s landscape. A set of photographs that resist winter’s muted colors and reach instead for West Coast exuberance. The exhibition runs through February 20th. 

2/5: The Cultural Incubator presents HUMANITY AS PRAXIS, Resilience. Resistance. Collective Hope by renowned Cuban artist Carlos Martiel and Palestinian artists Hanan Azaiza, Osama Hussein, Ahmed Jarbou, Ahmad Al-Daalsa, and Kawthar Al-Qabbani at 5:30pm at 15 Channel Center St.

2/7: The Distillery Gallery presents Tortured Artist, a collaborative project by photographers Sun Brown and Yves, this weekend only. Saturday Opening reception from 6pm to 10pm with Sunday viewing hours from 12pm to 6om. The Distillery Gallery is located at 516 E 2nd St.

2/7: Assembly Required, An Exhibition of Collage As a Mirror of the Mundane by Hervé Kwimo, opens at 6pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center St. Herve presents a study in fragmentation, alignment, and viewpoint.

2/11: Boston in Focus: Capturing a Changing Urban Canvas, a powerful collection of work from AFH teens, alumni artists, and local Boston photographers, each with their own perspective and truth on the changes our city has undergone within the past two decades, opens with an Artist Talk at 5pm followed by a reception at 6pm at Artist For Humanity (AFH), 100 W. 2nd St. 

2/12: Artists of Tomorrow: Self Portraits, created by Artists for Humanity (AFH) teens, opens from 4pm to 6pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70A Sleeper Street. The portraits are honest, imaginative reflections on who they are and who they are becoming. Together, they tell a collective story of emerging identity, possibility, and the vibrant future these young creatives are shaping for themselves and their communities. 

originally published 2.3.26

Happenings Start Wednesday Plus 2 Art Openings, Toys & More

December 10: Zoning Commission Hearing at 9am. Special Order No. 16 Linkage: Said Special Order would allow the Zoning Commission to adopt a zero percent increase to the Linkage Policy for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2026. 

December 10: Conservation Commission at 6pm with Barking Crab marina and Northern Avenue Bridge.

December 11: Resilient Moakley Park MEPA site visit at 11am at 1005 Columbia Road, Boston MA 02127. Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the community gardens, proximate to Saunders Stadium.  RSVP to Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov at least one day in advance.

December 11: Fort Point Channel Landmarks Meeting at 6pm.

December 11: PAPERCLIPS Opening featuring artwork in a variety of media from the artists at 249 A Street Artists Cooperative from 6pm to 8pm at 249 A St. All artworks are original and priced at $200 or under. Ornaments & Stocking Stuffers are $25 or less. 

December 11: "Songs from the Subducted Sea", charting a fluid, archipelagic world where volcanic calderas, drifting islands, and submersible forms echo "wandering trajectories” Opening Reception from 6pm to 9pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center Street.

Iwalani Kaluhiokalani, Sonic Mistral: Siren’s Call

December 12: We Need to Talk: What if Staying is No Longer an Option? hosted virtually by EBC from 9:30am to 12:30pm. What needs to be in place to manage the huge financial, social, and cultural costs associated with climate disasters and involuntary, unsupported climate migration? What do we need to do to prevent an “everyone for themselves” reaction that worsens existing structural inequality?

December 15: Comment deadline at 5PM for the Wetlands Ordinance Phase 3 regulations that will explicitly address: climate resilience, extended riverfront, climate equity and environmental justice. For coastal, establish a Coastal Flood Resilience Zone (CFRZ) and for inland neighborhoods establish a Inland Flood Resilience Zone (IFRZ) that will help identify and protect areas of the City that will become (or already may be) subject to inland flooding. More details and prior information sessions available from the link above.  Send comments to cc@boston.gov.

December 15: State Rep. David Biele's 7th Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive for South Boston children from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Amrheins. Bring an unwrapped toy or select a toy from the holiday wish list.

T'is The Season Of Holiday Festivities & Fun Starting Tonight

December 4:  South Boston Chamber of Commerce and South Boston NDC are hosting the South Boston Christmas Stroll: Shop, Dine & Celebrate starting at 4pm.

December 4: Woven Together, a group show of 9 textiles artists visualizing the importance of our everyday connections, Opening Reception from 5pm to 7pm at the FPAC Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. 

December 5: Light Up Seaport is from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, The festivities begin at Betty’s Blizzard Bluff in The Superette Courtyard at 5:00 PM, where Betty hosts a pre-party with live DJ beats and dreamy snacks from Puffy Clouds Boston. 
At 6:00 PM, head to Seaport Common where Ashlee Feldman of JAM'N 94.5 and Herv Jean Baptiste, will lead the countdown to Boston’s most magical moment right at 7:20 PM, when our 52-foot holiday tree comes alive with 10,000 twinkling lights. Enjoy performances and additional acts throughout the evening. Light Up Seaport will also be live on WBZ-TV/CBS from 7:00 - 7:30pm.

December 6: Jingle All the Way Seaport 5k at 9am. View route. 

December 6: Massport Winter Festival takes place from 12pm to 5pm at the new 10 World Trade (401 Congress St,).building. Celebrate the season with a free holiday movie, photos with Santa and seasonal surprises. 

December 7: Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will be spreading good cheer at the M Street Park (East Broadway & M Street) at 2pm. At 1:30pm enjoy hot chocolate, holiday music and gingerbread decorating. Stay to see the Grinch, Santa, Mrs. Claus and Mayor Wu.

Mayor Wu's 2024 Enchanted Tour @ M St. Park

December 11: PAPERCLIPS Opening featuring artwork in a variety of media from the artists at 249 A Street Artists Cooperative (249 A St.) from 6pm to 8pm at 249 A St. All artworks are original and priced at $200 or under. Ornaments & Stocking Stuffers are $25 or less. 

December 11: "Songs from the Subducted Sea", charting a fluid, archipelagic world where volcanic calderas, drifting islands, and submersible forms echo "wandering trajectories” Opening Reception from 6pm to 9pm at the Midway Gallery, 15 Channel Center Street.

Iwalani Kaluhiokalani, Sonic Mistral: Siren’s Call