Life Sciences In The Hood

Life Sciences in Fort Point & the Seaport

includes existing, proposed and in the pipeline 

as well as building conversions and new construction*

3 Anchor Way

88 Black Falcon Ave

24 Drydock Ave

310 Northern Ave

316 Northern Ave

2 Harbor St

701 Congress St

601 Congress St

401 Congress St

Seaport Square L6 Congress St

Seaport Square L3 Boston Wharf Rd

645 Summer St

451 D St

400 Summer St

50 Northern Ave

51 Sleeper St

12 Farnsworth St

17 Farnsworth St

33 Farnsworth St

51 Melcher St

15 Necco St

244 - 284 A St

232 A St

5 Channel Center St

7 Channel Center St

105 West 1st St

* Updated 7/28/22 with 33 Farnsworth St & Seaport Square.  If any are missing from the list, please email us at fpnaboston@gmail.com.

We are also looking for neighbors to serve on BPDA large project Impact Advisory Groups (IAG). If you are interested, please email us at fpnaboston@gmail.com. 

originally published 03.15.22

MAYOR WU DECLARES HEAT EMERGENCY, OPENS 12 BCYF COOLING CENTERS TO ALL RESIDENTS

07/24/22: Mayor Wu extends heat emergency through July 25th as temperatures remain in the 90's. Please call 311 with any city services questions and 911 if you or someone in distress or needs help.

On Monday, July 18th Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Tuesday, July 19 and now through Monday, July 25 due to the weather that is forecasted for this time period. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 90s. 

“We’re working quickly to make sure all of our Boston residents and families are protected during this week’s extreme weather,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “It is clear that a changing climate is a risk to our health and communities. I urge everyone to stay cool and safe, and check on your neighbors during the week. I’m thankful for the many City employees who are preparing for this emergency and will be responding to calls for service throughout our neighborhoods.”

To help residents stay cool, cooling centers will be open at 12 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A full list of centers can be found at boston.gov/heat. Due to the rising COVID-19 case count, the use of masks in cooling centers is strongly recommended. Additionally, more than 50 splash pads will be open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. Select indoor BCYF pools are open and the outdoor BCYF Mirabella Pool is open Wednesday through Sunday. Registration for a time to swim can be found at this link.

The City of Boston is taking critical immediate action to provide heat relief, including short-term, actionable steps toward relief during heat waves. The City of Boston has been engaging in a variety of catalytic projects to support extreme heat mitigation and improved health for residents. This includes the distribution of pop-up cooling kits with a hose, misters, and a tent to community organizations that have public events this summer. The cooling kits will be distributed over the coming weeks. 

The Boston Public Schools is encouraging students and their families to prepare for hot weather this week by staying well hydrated and dressing appropriately. Families are welcome to send their children to their respective summer programs, which will provide students with water and meals. Additionally, the majority of summer sites are equipped with air conditioning and fans will be delivered to sites in need of cooling.

Information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents can sign up for AlertBoston, the City's emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text. Sign up online here. Residents are also encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available City services.

The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public:

• Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.
• Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. 
• Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is strongest.
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.
• Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.
• If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six. 
• Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.
• Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.
• Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat.

Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness:

• If you see individuals out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please ask them if they need assistance and call 911 immediately.
• The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St. and 794 Massachusetts Ave. These facilities are air conditioned and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amnesty has been called because of extremely high temperatures so those with non-violent restrictions can access shelter out of the heat. 
• The City of Boston works closely with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter, food, water, and a cool respite from the heat.
• Street outreach teams providing recovery services remain operating as normal during summertime weather.
• The Engagement Center will be open to provide a cooling space.

Playground Safety:

Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks.

Outdoor Fires and Grilling:

• No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires.
• Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.
• Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.
• Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.

Mayor Wu recently announced Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston, a citywide framework to prepare Boston for hotter summers and more intense heat events. The Heat Plan presents 26 strategies that will help build a more just, equitable, and resilient Boston. To support the implementation of the Heat Plan, the City will launch the Boston Extreme Temperatures Response Task Force, which will help deliver a unified, all-of-government response to address chronic high temperature conditions and prepare the city in advance of extreme heat events. The Task Force’s work will be supported by the Environment Department, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Boston Public Health Commission’s Office of Public Health Preparedness with the goal of collaboratively protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of Boston residents facing increasing temperatures and other climate risks. 

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originally published 07.18.22

Summer In South Boston

updated 7/18/22: Tonight's Soul City Band concert is cancelled due to inclement weather

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Parks and Recreation Department invite you to gather outdoors with a variety of fun free activities.

Neighborhood Concert Series: Soul City Band  *CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Join us for our neighborhood concert series! We are offering top-notch musical entertainment in our local parks

Monday, July 18

7:00pm

Medal of Honor Park

 

Drop-off Summer Sports Center for Kids

Our Sports Centers offer free summer camp alternatives to Boston youth.

Weekdays, July 5 - August 19

9:00am - 3:00pm

Medal of Honor Park

Summer Fitness Series

Join us for both in-person and virtual classes led by certified fitness instructors.

Strength Training

9am - 10am

Sundays through September 25

A Street Park

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops

Join us this summer for one of our arts and Crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist. 

Tuesday July 12

10:00am

Medal of Honor Park

Tuesdays July 19 & 26

10:00am

Sweeney Playground

Mayor Wu’s Movie Night: Soul

Enjoy popular films under the night skies!

Tuesday, August 30

Dusk ( approx. 7:45pm)

Moakley Park

originally published 07.14.22

Fort Point Landmarks July 2022 Meeting This Thursday

The FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

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 929-205-6099 and entering meeting id 896 6180 8926# You can also submit written comments or questions to FortPointLDC@boston.

I.  VIOLATIONS

APP # VIO.18.013  51 SLEEPER STREET

Applicant: Kristyn Hill

Proposed work: Installation of banner signs "Hopsters Brewing Company" on the Sleeper Street facade without prior FPCLDC review and approval.

II.  DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

APP # 22.1389 FPC  51 SLEEPER STREET
Applicant: Kristyn Hill
Proposed work: Re-clad existing brick piers with new aluminum composite panels; Install a new aluminum curtain wall with high visible light transmittance glazing; new pavers within the property line at building entry. New building signage and new spandrel panels that will extend on both sides of the building that face Sleeper Street and Seaport Boulevard.  

APP # 22.1267 FPC  33-41 FARNSWORTH (Continued from 6/9/2022 Hearing)
Applicant: Wyndsor DePetro
Proposed work: Install mechanical system at roof.

APP # 22.1403 FPC  36 THOMSON PLACE
Applicant: Nate Turner
Proposed work: Removal of existing glass and aluminum storefront system at opening in alley and replace with: a new aluminum storefront system with a door, (2) sidelight panels and new concrete stair with metal railing.

III. Administrative Review/ Approval: In order to expedite the review process, the commission has delegated the approval of certain work items, such as those involving ordinary maintenance and repair, restoration or replacement, or which otherwise have a minimal impact on a building's appearance, to commission staff pending ratification at its monthly public hearing. Having been identified as meeting these eligibility criteria and all applicable guidelines, the following applications will be approved at this hearing. 

APP # 22.1298 FPC  344 Congress Street
Repoint façade of building in kind. 

IV. Ratification of 6/09/2022 Public Hearing Minutes

V. Staff Updates

VI. Projected Adjournment: 8:00PM

FORT POINT CHANNEL LANDMARK DISTRICT COMMISSION

David Berarducci, Susan Goganian, John Karoff, Lynn Smiledge, Vacancy

Alternates: Thomas Rodde, Vacancy

Neighborhood Summer Gathering June 28th & July Happenings

updated 7/06/22 with 25 Thomson Place restaurant abutters meeting. 

Join us for a

Summer Fort Point Seaport

Hybrid Neighborhood Gathering*

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

6 pm to 8 pm

in person at District Hall (75 Northern Ave.)

 or

Online via Zoom

Sign Up Today

featuring

Our C-6 Community Service Officers

Neighborhood Discussions

Construction After Hours & Weekends

Life Sciences Impacts
Chapter 91 Public Spaces Ground Truthing

Open Community Questions /Updates

introducing

Boqueria Tapas Bar and Restaurant

 25 Thomson Place

requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License

&

Moxies

 899 Congress Street 

requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License

plus

Neighborhood News

*Please note we do not meet in July or August. Our next gathering will be September 27th.

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Upcoming Neighborhood Happenings

June 24: Final Friday's Open Mic Night from 6pm-9pm at Assemblage Art Space, 70 Sleeper St. You may discover the next big musician, poet, storyteller... Performers should arrive at 5pm to sign up. R.S.V.P.

June 26: Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market from 12pm to 6pm. Check the Boston Seaport calendar for Seaport Sweat, bike tune-ups & other events. 

June 26: Opening reception of "Wavelength" by artists Lisa Knox and Nancy Grice from 3pm - 6pm at The Gallery at 249 A, 249 A Street.

June 27: 17 Farnsworth Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm. Replace existing, 361-vehicle parking garage built in 1986 with four-story life science building with mechanical penthouse set back from the roof edges to minimize visibility from the ground. No onsite accessory parking. Per Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, dry flood-proofed at least two feet above Sea Level Rise Base Flood Elevation (19.5 ft. BCB).

June 28: FPNA Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering 6-8pm at District Hall (75 Northern Ave) and via Zoom (details above).

June 29: Mayor Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hour at Medal of Honor Park (East 3rd & M Streets) from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. It is a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood. Dunkin’ will be on-site to keep Bostonians runnin’ with coffee and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. 

July 7: Seaport Circle (701 Congress) Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm.The Project will construct a 13-story laboratory/research & development and office building located on Parcel H totaling approximately 587,000 GFA, a two-story job training/non-profit center on an adjacent parcel totaling approximately 16,000 GFA, and an elevated walkway that connects these two buildings and surrounding properties. Register.

July 11: Abutters Meeting at 4:30pm to ask for support of an all alcohol license for Boqueria Tapas Bar & Restaurant at 25 Thomson Place. Public is welcome to attend the virtual meeting. Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82253330580

Meeting ID: 822 5333 0580

Via phone +1 646 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID above. 

July 11: Seaport Square Notice of Project Change (NPC) Public Meeting at 6:00 pm. The proposed NPC includes changes to the use and programming of several buildings, the elimination of a previously proposed building, and the expansion of open space. Read all the details on the NPC and the Planned Development Area Amendment. 

July 19: 17 Farnsworth Street Public Meeting at 6pm. For additional project details, explore the Project Notification Form.

July 19: 776 Summer St (Edison Power Plant) Phase 1 Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm. Phase 1 will be located on 8.4 acres / 364,409 square feet within the approximately 15.2 acre (approximately 661,500 square foot) parcel of land known as and numbered 776 Summer Street in South Boston. It includes the rehabilitation of the Edison Turbine Halls 1, 2, and 3 and the construction of the buildings on Blocks D and F. Register.

July 26:  776 Summer St (Edison Power Plant) Phase 1 Public Meeting at 6pm. See phase 1 project description above. Register.

Subway Service Changes Take Effect Monday, June 20

For Immediate Release:
June 17, 2022

Subway Service Changes
Take Effect Monday, June 20

 BOSTON – The MBTA today announced weekday subway service changes to take effect on the Red, Orange, and Blue Lines on Monday, June 20, and continuing through the summer. These changes are the result of staffing challenges among the ranks of subway dispatchers in the MBTA’s Operations Control Center. With a limited number of dispatchers, these new timetables allow the MBTA to schedule dispatchers in compliance with Federal Transit Administration directives, and continue delivering service in a safe and reliable manner. 

These changes, which mirror typical Saturday schedules for the subway, affect weekday service only. There will be no changes to Red, Orange, or Blue Line weekend service, and no changes to any Green Line service. 

As of last week, ridership on the Red and Orange Lines remained approximately 50% below pre-pandemic levels while Blue Line volume was about 44% below pre-Covid ridership.  

The MBTA is exploring multiple options to add capacity at the Control Center, including an aggressive recruitment campaign, offering bonuses, and potentially hiring back former dispatchers.  

If dispatch capacity permits, there may be days when the MBTA can increase the number of trains in service. And as soon as sufficient dispatch capacity exists, the MBTA will revert to its previous level of service.  

There is one exception to the revised summer schedule. In the afternoon and evening of Monday, July 4, the MBTA will provide regular weekday service in order to accommodate people attending Independence Day festivities.   

Red Line:

Effective June 20, Red Line weekday trains will operate every 14 to 15 minutes on both the Ashmont and Braintree branches and seven to eight minutes between trains on the “trunk” of the Red Line between Alewife and JFK/UMass stations.

Red Line weekday summer service is typically nine to 10 minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, 10 to 12 minutes between trains during off-peak hours, and every five to six minutes between trains on the “trunk” of the Red Line between Alewife and JFK/UMass stations.

Orange Line:

Effective June 20, Orange Line weekday trains will operate every 10 minutes in the mornings, 11 minutes between trains in the evenings, and eight to nine minutes between trains during mid-day periods.

Orange Line weekday summer service is typically six to seven minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, and every seven to eight minutes between trains during off-peak periods.

Blue Line:

Effective June 20, Blue Line weekday trains will operate every seven minutes until 9 AM, and every eight to nine minutes for the rest of the day.

Blue Line weekday summer service is typically five minutes between trains during morning and evening peak periods, every nine to 10 minutes between trains in the mid-day mornings, and every five to six minutes between trains in the mid-day afternoons.

For more information, please visit mbta.com or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.

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Restaurants, Bars & Coffee: Abutters Meetings About The Neighborhood

The City of Boston's Office of Neighborhood Services runs abutter meetings, which are open to the public as well as the immediate abutters within 300' radius of the site. Anna White, our South Boston Liaison, will be running the following abutters meetings over the next two weeks:

Thursday June 16th
3pm
Serafina restaurant
11 Fan Pier
requesting support for a Non-Live & Live Entertainment license (tv, background music, DJ, live music and dancing) 2am closing

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84333723715

Tuesday, June 21st
3:00pm
Render Coffee
2 Dry Dock Ave
requesting support for a Common Victualler (operating) License 

Join Zoom  Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86452339520

Tuesday June 21st
4:30pm 
The Garret Bar*
70 Pier 4 Blvd
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages License & Non-Live & Live Entertainment license (tv, background music and DJ)
Hours: kitchen closes and last call at 1:30am (closing 2am)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83075862584

* The Garret Bar presented at the May FPNA Gathering. View presentation. 

May 24th Neighborhood Gathering Features Activities on Land & Sea

06/12/2022: Updated with available speakers' presentations

You Are Invited

to a
Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
6 pm to 8 pm
ZOOM ONLY*

featuring
C-6 Boston Police Community Service Officers 

Anna White, South Boston Liaison
Office of Neighborhood Services

Summer Seaport Activations
Emily Soukas, WS Development
View Presentation 

Live from the Community Boat Building Shop
on Liberty Drive
Dave Pippin & Volunteers

Hull LifeSaving Museum on the Channel
Boston Rowing Center at Barking Crab Marina
Michael McGurl, Executive Director

&

What's New at Martin's Park?
Summer Programs & Volunteer Opportunities 
Sierra Rothberg
View Presentation

introducing

The Garret Bar
 70 Pier Four Boulevard, Suite 270
requesting support for an All Alcoholic Beverages 2am License
View Presentation

plus
Neighborhood News

* Please note that this month's gathering will be online only and not in person at District Hall

originally published 05.18.22

FPAC Presents MBTA Integrated Art & Objects Screening

MBTA Green Line Extension Integrated Public Art / Seven GLX Stations
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 9th  |  5:00pm –7:30pm
Location: FPAC Gallery, 300 Summer Street
Curator: Christine Vaillancourt
R.S.V.P.

FPAC invites you to the opening reception for the MBTA Green Line
Extension Public Artists Exhibition at the FPAC Gallery!  The event 
will start at 5pm and end at 7:30pm. Refreshments will also be served
and alcohol for those who are of age. Though this is a free event,
registration is encouraged.

 
In 2014, the MBTA began selection of artists to create public art for
seven new stations for the Green Line Extension (GLX) through Cambridge,
Somerville, and Medford. The selection committee was comprised of the
Arts Councils of Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, and MBTA and GLX architects.

The MBTA’s GLX Integral Art Program incorporated art into the design rather
than add-ons or afterthoughts. The intent was to humanize the environment
and uniqueness of each station experienced by the ridership and the various
communities. Various concepts and final works are presented with some
of the artists juxtaposing work not related to the stations. 

OBJECTS Private Screening & Discussion

Film Screening: Thursday, June 9th  |  7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Assemblage, 70 Sleeper Street

Director: Vincent Liota

R.S.V.P.

"An Object's Promise" and FPAC invite you to a private screening of
"OBJECTS," an endearing, entertaining, and existential film about the
secret lives of the special objects that preserve memories, conjure
experiences, and create meaning in our lives. Followed by a discussion
with director, Vincent Liota.

The screening is part of the exhibition "An Object’s Promise", a
playful and poignant maximalist intervention that raises
consciousness about our possessions and intentions.