Jack Hart and BCEC Meeting about Gate Shows

When the BCEC was built, South Boston was promised there would be no "Boat Shows". These are shows which charge at the door and attract large crowds that drive into Boston.

In 2007?, the state pass new legislation to allow limited numbers of them. There's a meeting tomorrow night at the Condon school at 6 PM to discuss allowing more of them.

If you can't make it, please consider sending Senator Hart's office your thoughts:

Sen. Jack Hart
Phone: 617.722.1150
Email: Jack.Hart@masenate.gov



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Bob O'Shea, community liason for the Convention Center sent this today.

Hello All,

Sorry I didn't put a time for the meeting.

There will be a Community Meeting to discuss Gate Show legislation tomorrow night, 6PM at the Condon School.

As we have discussed at our T5 meetings, Senator Hart will discuss lowering the minimum size of a Gate Show at the BCEC from 250,000 square feet to 160,000 square feet.

MCCA officials will be in attendance to answer any questions.

Please make every effort to attend.

Gate Show Meeting
May-4-2011
6PM
Condon School



Thanks,
Bob


Robert O'Shea
Community Liaison
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

P 617-954-2328
F 617-954-2299

roshea@massconvention.com
www.massconvention.com

Boston Convention Center Now Allowing "Boat Shows"

The Boston Business Journal has an article about the effects of the BCEC allowing exposition shows: Bayside by the Wayside.

Originally, when the Convention Center was created, Boat Shows and other events which draw significant numbers of ticket-buying patrons were strictly forbidden. This was to limit the traffic and noise impact on South Boston, as conference goers usually don't drive in.

Last year, Romney signed a bill which changed this and now the BCEC is allowed to have these kinds of shows. The neighborhood was sent a notice about this and it slipped under our radar. If someone finds more details on the bill, please follow this up with a comment or email the FPNA at: fpna@dewdrops.net.