About The Neighborhood: Don't Overlook Cliff Diving, South Boston Street Fest & More

updated 9/18/25 with 244-284 A Street at ConCom moved to 10/8 and the 39th Annual South End Open Studios this weekend. 

9/17: Environmental Business Council Briefing with Deanna Moran, MA Chief Coastal Resilience Officer, Office of Coastal Zone Management,on the ResilientCoasts initiative from 4pm to 6pm at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, 155 Seaport Blvd. 

9/17: Conservation Commission (ConCom) Meeting at 6pm. Agenda includes the following neighborhood item: postponed to October 8th at the request of the applicant. 

Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 006-20XX and BOS File No. 2025-0XX from Epsilon Associates on behalf of Channelside Acquisitions, LLC, for the proposed construction of a publicly accessible overlook over the Fort Point Channel; construction of retaining walls, platform, and seating for a future public amphitheater; and minor regrading at 15 Necco Street and 244-284 A Street, South Boston Waterfront (25ft Waterfront Area, LUO, Coastal Bank, 100ft Buffer to Coastal Bank, LSCSF).

9/19-9/20: Red Bull Cliff Diving returns to the ICA for the US finale. The event is open to the public with Round 1 & 2 (Friday) taking place from 9:30am to 11:30am and Round 3 and the Finale taking place Saturday from 10:15am to 1 pm. For a complete event schedule and viewing tips, visit Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the ICA

9/20: 25th Annual South Boston Street Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on East Broadway between I and L streets. Experience a a vibrant, music-filled, food-packed, shopping-centric block party. For kids, there’s no shortage of fun — touch a truck, balloon twisters, caricature artists, face painters, pirates, princesses, and yes … Bluey will be there! Score one-day-only shopping deals from local shops, browse incredible artwork from South Boston’s creative community, and connect with local nonprofits making a difference in the neighborhood. View more details. (Rain date: Saturday, Sept. 27.)

The Fish & Farm Market continues on Saturdays from 9:30am to 1:30pm through November 1st at the Fish Pier featuring local farmers, fresh seafood, flowers and specialty vendors. There is 30 minute free parking for market customers. If you haven't visited yet, check it out!

9/20 - 9/21:39th Annual South End Open Studios is happening from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. See The Art & Meet the Artists in private studio buildings open to the public ONE WEEKEND ONLY.

A Look At Happenings Starting Today

updated 3/20: Please not that FPNA will not be hosting their Neighborhood Gathering this month. FPNA encourages you to participate in the many events occurring in and about the neighborhood for the remainder of the month. 

3/19: MA ResilientCoasts  Draft Plan Final Office hours from 4pm to 5pm.  Register.

3/19:  Mayor Wu's State of the City at 7pm. Watch the livestream from the comfort of your own home.

3/20: FPAC cordially invites you to the closing reception of "Almost Somewhere", an exhibition exploring shifting realities and the fleeting nature of memories from a collection of local Boston artists from 5pm to 7pm at the Gallery at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. 

3/20: Abutters Meeting 51 Sleeper Street Little Wolf Coffee at 6:30pm
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3/22: Our neighbors at FP3 cordially invite you to the opening of Bay Village: Carved Out of Darkness by photographer Bill Ravanesi from 4pm to 6pm at the FP3 Gallery located at 346 Congress Street.

3/24: City Council Committee On City Services And Innovation Technology Hearing on Docket #0418 at 10am, a hearing to discuss the status of the South Boston Branch Library Study, at 10am. Councilor Ed Flynn welcomes public or written testimony. 

    

3/25: City Council Committee On Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0337, a hearing to review the operations of the City of Boston Planning Department established in 2024 at 11am

3/25: Please note FPNA will not be hosting a Neighborhood Gathering this month.

3/31: City Council Committee On Environmental Justice, Resiliency, And Parks Hearing on Docket #0169, a hearing regarding the implementation and funding of coastal resilience strategies and the establishment of a climate bank at 10am.  Councilor Coletta Zapata's welcomes public or written testimony. 

Mark your calendars for:

• "EARTH MONTH: Environmental Awareness", curated by Liliana Folta is coming to the FPAC Art Space April 1 - April 30
• Love Your Block Volunteer Beautification Days May 4th and May 5th. Contact FPNA to join our Beautification Committee or to volunteer at one of the events.

originally posted 3.19.25

CZM Hosts Coastal Climate Change (ResilientCoasts) Plan Public Meetings March 3rd & 4th

updated 3/10/25 with presentation and meeting recording.

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is hosting a discussion about coastal climate change and our requesting your feedback on the progress and approach of the Massachusetts ResilientCoasts Plan.  The plan will provide a comprehensive, state-wide strategy for coastal resilience in the Commonwealth.

Your input is critical for helping shape the Plan, which will guide policy and management actions to improve health and safety, protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, prepare our infrastructure for climate change, strengthen our coastal economy, advance equity and environmental justice, and support the capacity of coastal communities.  

Please join one of these conversations, which will be held on Zoom:  

• March 3, 6-7:30 PM

• March 4, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
• View Presentation 
• View Conversation

There will also be an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan, a release of draft Near-term Adaptation Areas, and an opportunity to give input on coastwide strategies. Let CZM know what a resilient coast would looks like and what is necessary to get there.  

CZM will also be holding another round of ResilientCoasts office hours to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to speak with CZM staff about the planning process and materials presented at the public meetings, ask questions, and share feedback. See the links below to register:

• March 10, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
• March 12, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
• March 17, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.  
• March 19, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Questions? Please contact Deanna Moran or Elizabeth Cooper.

It's All About Climate: Coastal Resilience Hearing, Resilient Coasts, Climate Beacon Conference + The Inundation District

updated 10/9/24: with new ResilentCoasts public meeting dates.

A look at what going on in the City and State regarding coastal resilience:

10/3: City Council Committee On Environmental Justice, Resiliency, And Parks Hearing On Docket #0190, a hearing regarding implementing coastal resilience strategies for Boston's Waterfront, at 10am. View docket. View hearing recording.

10/7: David Abel's film, Inundation District, broadcasts at 7pm on PBS World channel. In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new neighborhood along its coast - on landfill, at sea level. Film also includes flooding in Downtown and Fort Point. View trailer.

10/9: MA ResilientCoasts Public Meeting at 6pm to 7:30pm  to provide an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan, present the Coastal Resilience Districts, and receive input on the project's approach. The goal of the ResilientCoasts initiative is to develop a comprehensive, state-wide strategy for coastal resilience in the Commonwealth. In collaboration with the state’s coastal communities and other stakeholders, ResilientCoasts will pursue a multipronged approach to identify regulatory, policy, and funding mechanisms to develop focused long-term solutions. Moved to 10/21 at the same time! Register

10/11: MA ResilientCoasts Public Meeting from 10am to 11:30am. This meeting will be a repeat of the 10/9^th meeting above.  . A recording of the meetings will be posted on the ResilientCoasts web page as soon as possible Moved to 10/25 at the same time! Register

10/16-10/18: Climate Beacon Conference 2024: Building Better, Powering Better, Moving Better and Adapting Better at Atlantic Wharf, 280 Congress St.