Reminder: Feedback for Tomorrow's Meeting

Reminder: The FPNA neighborhood meeting is tomorrow, January 28th.  If you haven't please respond to this survey to tell the group which topics and concerns are most important to you has a member of Fort Point.

FPNA Monthly Meeting
January 28th
6-8pm
63 Melcher St., Ground Level





The January 28^th meeting will feature City Council President Bill Linehan at 7:00pm.

Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G3H97RC

FPNA Monthly Meetings - Starting Next week!

The Fort Point Neighborhood Association is excited to announce a calendar of meetings and events for 2014.  We are looking for your input to make our neighborhood an even better place to live, work and play. 
Monthly meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 6pm and finishing by 8pm Factory 63 (63 Melcher St., ground level)            

Our format will include a general meeting at 6:00pm and a special guest for a community discussion/question and answer period each month. The January 28^th meeting will feature City Council President Bill Linehan at 7:00pm.

 Please take a few minutes to respond to our survey, as we want to ensure that we are addressing topics, concerns and issues of all members of our Fort Point Community.

Future Meeting Dates
January 28^th
February 25^th
March 25^th
April 22^nd
May 27^th
June 24^th

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 Please save the dates for FPNA’s Boston Shines
Friday, May 9th.for businesses
Saturday, May 17th for residents

Details on Snow Emergency

To the Residents of South Boston:

 

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued throughout Massachusetts.  The City of Boston has also declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban that will go into effect at noon today.  Due to the Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on all major roadways and arteries throughout Boston.  The purpose of the ban is to keep major roadways accessible for snowplows and emergency response vehicles.  Those found violating the ban will be subject to ticketing and towing.  As an alternative, parking garages will be made available for cars with resident stickers. 

 

In South Boston, the following roads are subject to the Parking Ban:

 

A St.

B St. (from West First St. to West Second St.)

Boston St.

Broadway (from Albany to Dorchester Ave.)

C St. (from West Broadway to West First St.)

Congress St.

D St.

Dorchester Ave.

Dorchester St.

East Broadway

East First St.

L St.

Northern Ave.

Old Colony Ave. (from Dorchester Ave. to Preble St.)

Old Colony Blvd.

Preble St.

Seaport Blvd. (from Atlantic Ave. to B St.)

Shore Drive

Southhampton St.

Summer Street

West Broadway

West First St. (from B St. to East First St.)

West Second St. (from B St. to Dorchester Ave.)

William J. Day Blvd.

 

Additionally, the Department of Conservation and Recreation closed Morrissey Boulevard earlier this morning and it will remain closed until further notice.

 

While parking on these roads is prohibited until the ban is lifted, those with resident stickers can park at the following garages:

 

12 Drydock Ave. 1766 spaces               

450 West Broadway 60 spaces

650-652 East Broadway 22 spaces

415 Summer St. (BCEC South Lot) 1300 spaces

 

A full list of the major South Boston roadways subject to the Parking Ban and information on garages open to residents can be found at the following link:

 

http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/storm.asp?selNeighborhood=South+Boston

 

As a result of the Snow Emergency, Boston Public Schools will also be closed tomorrow, January 3, 2014.   

 

The Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline is open and those with weather-related questions or concerns, including icy conditions or downed power lines/trees, should call (617) 635-4500.

 

The City's Shelter Commission asks that any resident who sees a potential medical emergency involving a homeless person dial 9-1-1.  

 

Lastly, just a reminder to please check on any elderly neighbors or family members who may need help during the Snow Emergency.  

 

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

 

Sincerely,

-Nick Collins

New Years at Tavern Road

Tavern Road is having a party for New Years:

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New Years Eve Tavern Road Style

We will be kicking off our New Year’s Eve celebrations by offering a three-course prix fixe meal.

Available Seatings: 5:00 – 7:30
Prix Fixe: $58 per person*
Optional Wine pairing: $35 per person*
*excluding tax & gratuity

Reservations call (617) 790-0808

To finish the night in style, we will be hosting a party (with a DJ) from 10:00- 2:00. The party will feature passed hors d’oeuvres, raw bar & midnight toast.
Ticket Price: $65 per person

Tickets: http://nye.tavernroad.com

Tavern Road is a restaurant & bar by brothers Louis and Michael DiBiccari.  Embracing the spirit of New England’s oldest and largest artists’ community and connecting the dots between our family’s history and modern cuisine.

Christmas in Fort Point

WINTER STORM ADVISORY: City encourages use of public transportation

CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Office of the Mayor

Thomas M. Menino

For Immediate Release:                                                        For More Information Contact:

Tuesday, December 17, 2013                                                 Press Office, 617-635-4461

**WINTER STORM ADVISORY**

Heaviest Snowfall during Evening Commute

City encourages use of public transportation

Mayor Menino is urging residents and commuters to travel cautiously this afternoon as the City prepares for 4-8 inches of snow.  The National weather service is predicting the heaviest snowfall to happen between 4-10 p.m.. The City of Boston will have nearly 400 pieces of equipment on the streets during this time and travel will be slow.   The city encourages all to use public transportation for your evening commute or consider staying through the evening commute to allow for our public works crews to do their work clearing the roadways.  The fewer cars on the road, the better.

Boston Public Schools has cancelled all after-school activities today. 

The Mayor's Snow Team convened this afternoon to discuss the latest snow-related information.  Special attention will be paid to high traffic intersections, hills, and around schools. If you drove to work today, Mayor Menino urges you to please consider taking public transportation home tonight. The fewer cars on the road, the better.

City Public Safety agencies and the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline are staffing additional units to assist with the afternoon commute. Boston Police will have officers stationed at major intersections, and the Boston Transportation Department will rigorously enforce no-parking and double-parking rules, to keep streets as open as possible during the storm.

Residents and business owners are also reminded to salt and shovel their sidewalks. The Boston Public Health Commission and area hospitals are reporting a sharp increase in the number of people hospitalized after falling on the slippery sidewalks. Code enforcement officers will be out in force and will issue fines to any resident or business owner who fails to properly care for their sidewalks, as it is a major public safety issue.

Mayor Menino reminds residents of the following:     

·         Use public transportation when possible and avoid driving vehicles on slippery roads to keep roadways clear for plowing equipment and emergency vehicles.

·         Property owners are reminded to salt and sand sidewalks, stairs and pedestrian ramps to prevent slippery surfaces.

·         Residents are encouraged to shovel out hydrants and catch basins near or abutting their property to assist our public safety agencies and protect against flooding

·         Please check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors who may need help.

·         Use caution when walking near buildings that may have falling snow or ice

·         Parking rules are strictly enforced during snow storms.  Do not block driveways, crosswalks or ramps, and do not park within 20 feet of an intersection

·         Boston Public Works crews are prepared for the snow event, and will be pre-treating roads and readying snow removal equipment across the city's district yards.

·         Make sure tailpipes and house vents are clear of snow to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500.

            Residents are also encouraged to use the City's "Know Snow" program for access to other important storm-related information.  To receive notifications, register for the city's Alert Boston network at http://www.cityofboston.gov/snow/.  If you would like to receive updates on the storm on Twitter you can follow us: @NotifyBoston.

    

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Starry Night Unveiling Saturday

Experience a Starry Night in Fort Point
a fully programmable LED installation
by Lisa Greenfield and Daniel J. van Ackere

Join us for a celebratory unveiling:
Saturday, 12/21 at 5pm
on A street under the Summer Street Bridge

Made possible with support from
Boston Public Works

Funded by
Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund &
Fund for the Arts, a public art program
of the New England Foundation for the Arts

Fort Point Holiday Stroll and Arts Sale This Weekend

The Fort Point Holiday stroll is Friday from 4-8pm and all weekend is FPAC's annual Holiday Sale.  You can walk around Fort Point, sampling great things from Barrington Coffee, Sportello, and other local restaurants while you shop for gifts from FPAC artists or at Front, Bee's Knees, and other shops.



FPAC's Annual Holiday Sale
December 13, 14 and 15, 2013
Friday: 4-8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am-4pm

The Fort PointArts Community’s 15th Annual Holiday Sale takes place Friday-Sunday December 13, 14 and 15, 2013.

Visitors can buy gifts of handcrafted and designed wares directly from their makers. Local artists will be set up over the three-day event, featuring jewelry, paintings, prints, pottery, photography, handcrafted clothing andaccessories, prints, holiday ornaments, cards, and more.

Free validated parking at the Central Parking Lot on A and Binford Streets, thanks to P&G/Gillette and Central parking.

http://www.fortpointarts.org/posts/fpac-holiday-sale-2/


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Fort Point Holiday Stroll

Friday, December 13, 2013     4:00-8:00p.m.

A FREE annual celebration of the Fort Point area and its many businesses offering unique stores and boutiques, and a wide array of restaurants and bars.

Download the map

Congress Street
Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress Street
-The Shop at BCM: 10% off purchase of $20 or more.  Discount applies to regular merchandise only and cannot be combined with any other offer

Au Bon Pain, 308 Congress Street
-Complimentary gingerbread cookie 4:00-7:00p.m.
-Complimentary hot chocolate 4:00-6:00p.m.

TRStreetFoods, 343 Congress Street
-Complimentary hot mulled cider
-Complimentary ham and cheese calzone

Barrington Coffee Roasting, 346 Congress Street
-Complimentary small drip coffee or decaf
-Complimentary hot cocoa if you are shorter than the oxcart wheel

Sportello & Drink, 348 Congress Street
-Sportello will be serving free samples of spicy tomato soups
-Drink will be serving free samples of gougeres

Fort Point Market, 369 Congress Street
-Full line tasting of local GrandTen Distilling, South Boston whiskey/vodka/American gin
-Craft beer tasting: Ballast Point, Firestone, Rogue
-Sample local Number 9 salsa and tortilla strips

Grand Circle Gallery, 347 Congress Street
-View No Place for a Lady: Intrepid Women Travelers Through the Centuries
Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport, 370 Congress Street
-Complimentary cocoa and tours of the hotel
-Fliers for $149.00 holiday rates

Farnsworth Street
Bee’s Knees Supply Co., 12 Farnsworth Street
-20% of house made chocolates
-10% off all grocery
-Sip beer, wine or hot chocolate

A Street
Barlow’s Restaurant, 241 A Street
-Complimentary cup of clam chowder

Channel Center Street
Made in Fort Point, 30 Channel Center
-The Fort Point Arts Community’s store sells local art, craft and design: 10% off any one item when you mention the code STROLL

Front, 25 Channel Center
-Book signing:  Wintersweet by Tammy Donroe Inman
-Sample treats from the book, cocktails provided by Demand Drinks
-Trunk show with local artists

Midway Studios, 15 Channel Center Street
-Midway Channel Gallery grand opening show “Illusions” 5:00-8:00p.m.
-Fort Point Arts Community Holiday Sale Preview: Artists selling jewelry, paintings, pottery, prints, photography, holiday decorations and cards, and more.

Fort Point Channel
Atlantic Wharf Holiday Pop-Up, 290 Congress Street
Taste of Africa                                    Deborah’s Kitchen
Teas, crafts, and more                    All natural, spreadable fruit and relish
Two Son Jewelry                                 TophDaddy Design
Necklaces, bracelets, earrings       T-shirts for men, women, kids
Cody’s Creations                                  Leanne Tremblay Fine Handwovens
Dog collars, leashes, and more      Scarves, clutch handbags, tea towels
BSA Space, 290 Congress Street
-View 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition 4:00-6:00p.m.
-Explore Rights of Way: Mobility and the City exhibition 4:00-6:00p.m.
Smith & Wollensky, 290 Congress Street
-Complimentary cup of smoked clam chowder

TRADE, 540 Atlantic Avenue
-Complimentary TRADE brownie: a slightly sweet, slightly fudgy brownie with chili chocolate and candied ginger
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, 306 Congress Street
-Gift shop open until 6:00p.m.
The Barking Crab, 88 Sleeper Street
-$1 oysters

Denise Hajjar Boutique, 510 Atlantic Avenue
-Complimentary gift wrapping
-Gifts starting at $35
-Complimentary holiday treats and bubbles
RumBa, InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Avenue
-15% off of delicious menu items

Fan Pier
Salon Mario Russo, 60 Northern Avenue
-Manes & Mistletoe! Salon event
-Complimentary hot chocolate with whipped cream and candy cane
-Complimentary gift pack from Oribe with fabulous trial size products
-Holiday blow out for $40.00 from 5:00-7:00p.m.

Parking/Transportation Discount
Necco Garage, 10 Necco Street
-$5.00 parking rate 3:30-10:00p.m. (mention Fort Point Holiday Stroll at the Parking Office)
Hailo Cab
-New and existing users can enter promo code FPSTROLL on December 13, 2013 for $10 off a Hailo ride. Code expires at 11:59pm that day.

Meeting for 338 Congress Project Thursday

388 Congress Project - Community Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 05, 2013

Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Location: Boston Fire Museum - 344 Congress Street, Boston 02210

Description: The Project will replace a surface parking lot of approximately 5,420 square feet with a distinctive mid-rise residential building in the Fort Point Channel district. It will include the construction of an approximately 69 foot height building containing up to approximately nine (9) new residential units with ground-level retail, local service, and/or restaurant uses and approximately ten (10) spaces of accessory residential parking. The Project will contain approximately 26,750 square feet of gross floor area.  This meeting has been rescheduled from the previously noticed November 26th, 2013 meeting.

Project Notification Form may be downloaded here:  338-congress.pdf  (7.5MB)



Comment Period ends on Thursday, December 12, 2013Division: Economic Development
Department: BRA
Neighborhood: South Boston

Photos of 327 Summer St. Fire

Some amazing photos posted by @BostonFire of the blaze and the current conditions.  They're still on the scene, monitoring for hot spots:

Massport Community Meeting Wednesday

Massport update on Conley Terminal, Dedicated Freight Corridor, and Buffer Open Space Project.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
Tynan Community Center

It's time to vote!

Look forward to seeing everyone at the polls!

City of Boston Municipal Election

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

7am – 8pm

James Condon School

200 D Street

South Boston, MA