Fort Point Boston Blog

Melcher St & A Street Reconstruction Updates

2026-04-08T16:00:00.001-04:00

The Congress Street in Fort Point project will reconstruct Congress Street, Sleeper Street, and A Street. Melcher Street is in tandem. Week of April 13, 2026Begin reconstructing a portion of the sidewalk and curb on the north side of Melcher Street. This work will create additional street parking to mitigate parking removal on A Street. The construction on Melcher Street is

"Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" Kicks Off Earth Month

2026-04-08T13:16:00.009-04:00

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Major actions and events start Saturday, April 18th.Midway Artist Studios is honored to host an official Earth Day International exhibition: "Chronicles of Earth’s Resilience: Fauna & Flora" curated by Liliana FoltaApril 6 through May 30, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday,

Be Part of Fort Point's 21st Annual Love Your Block

2026-04-07T16:32:00.010-04:00

Love Your BlockFort Point 21st YearSaturday, April 25, 10am - Noon Meet in Wormwood ParkTools, limited gloves & bags providedCleanup LocationsA Street, Melcher Street and Binford StreetWormwood ParkInterested in Volunteering?Be part of the Organizing CommitteeSend us an email at fpnaboston@gmail.comSign up for Love Your Block

Spring Into Spring With Your Neighbors March 31st

2026-04-07T16:30:00.000-04:00

4/7/2026: updated with presentations You are invited to A Neighborhood Gathering Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6 pm to 8 pm Community Work Lounge, 15 Necco St & via zoom featuring Our C-6 Community Officers Row 34 383 Congress Street requesting a wine cordial license upgrade to a restricted all alcohol liquor license Open Floor Your Time To Ask Questions & Share

Special Neighborhood Blood Drive April 9th

2026-04-06T20:00:00.000-04:00

Our neighbor, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will host a special Blood Drive for the neighborhood on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The drive commemorates their April 5, 2013 drive where the donated blood was typed, tested and on the shelves at MGH on April 15, 2013, to treat victims of the Boston Marathon. That experience demonstrates the importance of a constant, reliable and safe

About & Around The Neighborhood This Weekend & Next Week

2026-04-02T16:02:00.002-04:00

April 4: The Easter Bunny will be visiting Castle Island and hiding some eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt at 11am. The event is hosted by Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senator Nick Collins, and State Rep David Biele. The hunt will take place at Fort Independence. Don’t miss out on this free and fun family event!April 4: Anti-Gravity Opening reception with live music by Sara Adkins

BPD C-6 Community Meeting

2026-04-01T16:00:00.003-04:00

Boston Police District C-6 is holding a community forum to discuss current crime trends to coordinate planning and strategic initiatives on:Monday, April 27, 20266:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.383 Dorchester Ave (formerly Grand Ten)What would you like to discuss? Take the surveyWHAT IS COMPSTAT? COMPSTAT has traditionally been an internal meeting where Boston Police Department leaders discuss current crime

Street Sweeping Season Is April Through November

2026-03-31T16:00:00.002-04:00

April 1st marks the start of the street sweeping season through November 30th.The cleaning of Binford Street from A Street to the Channel occurs from 9 am until 1 pm. The odd side of the street (closest to Gillette) will be cleaned on the first and third Tuesdays of the month starting April 7, 2026. The even side (next to the Channelside parking lot) will be cleaned on the second and fourth

Anti-Gravity At The Distillery Gallery This April

2026-03-30T16:00:00.002-04:00

Boston sculptor Adria Arch presents Anti-Gravity, a large-scale suspended installation that transforms the Distillery Gallery into an immersive environment of color, movement, and light. The exhibition features Arch’s signature lightweight polystyrene sculptural forms, alongside video by Somerville artist Allison Tanenhaus, and culminates in a performance by the Human Movement

Pastoral Restaurant Yard Sale This Saturday

2026-03-28T07:00:00.006-04:00

🍕 Pastoral Fort Point Yard Sale 🍝from our restaurant to your homeAfter 12 amazing years of serving artisanal pizza and handcrafted pasta to the neighborhood, Pastoral is clearing their shelves on: 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (no early arrivals please)📍 345 Congress Street💵 Cash & Carry🏷️ Make offers — no tagged prices🛍️ Items for Sale Mixed

Make Sure You Count

2026-03-26T08:00:00.001-04:00

The Annual Census maintains the integrity of the voter roll. Each year, the City is required by state law to conduct a census of all residents 17 years of age or older. We use the information to protect your voting rights and provide better City services. For more information or to fill out the census, go to Boston.gov/censushttp://

Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) East 2026 Arrives March 26th Through The Weekend

2026-03-24T13:00:00.014-04:00

The gaming convention and expo, PAX East, will be held at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (formerly BCEC) March 26 through March 29, 2026.A warm welcome to Fort Point to the anticipated 42,000 costumed daily visitors, dressed in characters from games, movies and anime. PAX EastDue to the large number of attendees, there will be a need for off-site parking during this

About The Neighborhood: Rounding Out March

2026-03-23T08:00:00.001-04:00

3/24: Boston Landmark Commission meeting at 6pm includes Fort Point Channel Landmark Commission Administrative Review item, APP #26.0708 FPC 15 CHANNEL CENTER ST. Repair existing entrance canopy and repaint steel support beams.3/24: City Council Committee on Ways and Means Public Testimony Session on Dockets #0201 and #0202, A public testimony session for the public to

St. Patrick's Day, Evacuation Day and A South Boston Cleanup In One Day

2026-03-16T16:59:00.005-04:00

We probably all know March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Did you know it is Evacuation Day too?On March 17,1776 British Forces were successfully driven out of Boston, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Thus became what is known as Evacuation Day. This year is the 250th Anniversary. Join Revolution 250, Boston 250 and the South Boston Citizens' Association on March 17, 2026/ The

South Boston Evacuation/St. Patrick's Day Parade Reverses Direction

2026-03-12T16:37:00.011-04:00

The South Boston Evacuation/St. Patrick's Day Parade is Sunday, March 15, 2026. This year the parade is reversed to honor the historic route of Henry Knox. It will start at Andrew's Square at 11:30am and end at West Broadway and A Street. Welcome parade goers. Have fun. Be Safe. Please respect the host neighborhood, be mindful of families and children attending

Breaking News From Gillette To The Neighborhood

2026-03-10T11:03:00.005-04:00

Dear South Boston Residents and Community Members,We are writing to share important news about the future of our company. Today, we are announcing to our employees that we have decided to locate our new Headquarters and Technical Innovation Center at 232 A Street in South Boston. We plan to buy this property from Breakthrough Properties which was recently subject to an extensive

Evacuation Day & St Patrick's Day Festivities: March 10 - March 17

2026-03-03T16:00:00.002-05:00

Thank you Lydia Polaski for sharing these upcoming Neighborhood Evacuation Day / St. Patrick’s Festivities South Boston Citizens Association Events / Activities FacebookEvacuation Day / St. Patrick’s Parade / Sunday, March 15th at 11:30amNational Parks Service Evacuation Day 250 Commemoration / March 13th + 17thTimothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Foundation: St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock

Sail Boston South Boston Community Meeting

2026-03-02T08:00:00.011-05:00

Correct room number is 162AB.If The Tall Ships are coming July 11th through July 16, 2026. A fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships, in an epic peacetime gathering, will sail into the port of Boston as part of Sail250®. In the Seaport, Tall Ships will be berthed at the Federal Courthouse dock, Fan Pier, Commonwealth Pier, Fish Pier, Pier 5 and Black

Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Focus Groups

2026-03-01T07:30:00.000-05:00

The Army Corps (USACE) Study Partnership is a federal partnership between the City of Boston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assessing Boston's coastal storm risk management.Join the Office of Climate Resilience for an introduction to the tradeoff analysis and draft graphic renderings of the US Army Core of Engineers' structural alignments. Building off of feedback from 2025, the

Libraries, Landmarks, Planning, Climate, Art, Restaurants & Massport Round Out February

2026-02-27T13:30:00.001-05:00

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 docket2/24: Fort Point Landmark District items to be heard at Boston Landmarks Commission

February Features Fort Point Resiliency, Elephantine & Trillium

2026-02-25T17:30:00.000-05:00

updated 2/25/26 with speaker presentations. Tuesday, February 24, 20266 pm to 8 pmNeighborhood Gathering entirely virtualfeaturing Our C-6 Community Officers ******As announced at our September 2025 Gathering, FEMA denied funding intended to help offset the cost of flood protection along the Fort Point Channel.Chris Osgood Director of the City of Boston’s Office of

Snow Emergency, Snow Clearing, Emergency Shelters & Heating Guidelines

2026-02-24T15:30:00.001-05:00

Updated 2/24: Snow emergency ends Tuesday, February 24th at 6pm. If you parked at discounted or free garage, residents have until 8pm to get the snow emergency parking rate. Be in the know. Sign up for emergency alerts. Parking space savers must be removed by Thursday, February 26th at 6pm. As seen from multiple outlets including FPNA's Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook & X, Boston

About The Neighborhood This Week

2026-02-09T08:00:00.002-05:00

Artists For Humanity teens and alumni are showcased in two events: one this Wednesday, February 11th and the other on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Our South Boston Liaison, Lydia Polaski, is holding an office hour on Friday the 13th plus check out the resource offerings below: 2/11: Boston in Focus: Capturing a Changing Urban Canvas, a powerful collection of work from AFH teens, alumni

Happenings About The Neighborhood Starting Tonight

2026-02-03T14:00:00.000-05:00

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

Have You Checked Your Car? Don't Get Towed.

2026-02-02T16:48:00.005-05:00

If you are parked on A Street, Congress Street or Sleeper Street, check you car for no parking signs while these streets are currently undergoing pre-construction test pit digging as part of the Streets Reconstruction Project. Even if your car is still buried under snow, it could get towed. Pre-construction activities is occurring now through March. The project will include construction of