Shop, Sip and Stroll
December 13, 2013
4 pm – 8pm
Come to the Fort Point Holiday Stroll, a free annual celebration of Fort Point, Boston and its many businesses offering unique stores, boutiques, galleries and a wide array of restaurants and bars. In 2013, there are many new places to visit along with your favorites. Fort Point Stroll Happenings.
Annual South Boston Holiday Party
Benefiting the South Boston Boys & Girls Club
Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30pm
Barlow’s Restaurant 241 A Street
Great neighbors gathering for a great cause
Music, Food & Raffles
Admission – $5
Parking available across the street for $3 & Shuttle service provided by Southie Shuttle
Celebrate the Holiday Season, our community (residents, merchants, friends and family), to raise money and gifts for an excellent local cause and bring awareness to the South Boston Neighborhood Associations!
GREAT Raffle Prizes from Boston merchants • AWESOME Grand Prize
Hosted by Andrew Square Civic Association, West Broadway Civic Association and Cityside Neighborhood Association.
Early this morning there was a eight alarm fire at 327 Summer Street, an empty building located at the edge of Fort Point. Thanks to the brave men and women of the Boston Fire Department there were no injuries.
Many people have asked how they can help, especially since today is Giving Tuesday. The FPNA joins the Friends of Fort Point Channel in encouraging people to donate to the Boston Sparks Association.
The Boston Sparks Association has owned and operated the Boston Fire Museum, located in Fort Point, since 1983. The goal of the Museum is to preserve and display fire fighting memorabilia from the Greater Boston area, educate and inform the general public on fire safety, and to support the fire service in general.
The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission will hold their next meeting on:
Thursday, December 12, 2013
5:30 pm
Piemonte Room, Boston City Hall, Fifth Floor
In addition to other topics, The FPCLD will be conducting an advisory review of 338 Congress St. More agenda details.
All welcome.
Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Martin Walsh, Councilor Bill Linehan , Councilor-At-Large Stephen Murphy , Councilor-At-Large Ayanna Pressley, and new Councilors-At-Large Michael Flaherty and Michelle Wu.
The Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) looks forward to working with you to improve our South Boston neighborhood while preserving the historic character and arts component of our community. With new development energizing Fort Point, we stand ready for accelerated infrastructure and community services; balanced residential and affordable housing, advanced transportation and parking solutions; activated ground level and open green spaces, all while staying true to the mission of the 100 Acres Plan.
As Mayor-Elect Walsh said in his acceptance speech, “Together we can make our dreams come true.”
FRONT invites you to come check out their new layout, new products, and, for just one evening, the work of seven fantastic artists! Pick up hostess gifts for your Thanksgiving travels or start holiday shopping early. Or just stop by to say hello and have a glass of wine. The store will be open all day, 11-7, and the artists will be there from 4-7.
Artists: Susy Pilgrim Waters, Angela Liguori, Jill Bent, Kirsty Allore, Cat Bennett, Julia Talcott, and Jan Moscowitz.
Date: Monday, November 25, 2013
Location: FRONT, 25 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Title: BRA Community Meeting Re: 338 Congress Street
Location: Boston Fire Museum, 344 Congress St. Boston, MA 02210
Description: The BRA will host a meeting regarding 388 Congress St. The Project will replace a surface parking lot of approximately 5,420 square feet with a distinctive mid-rise residential condominium 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 condominium 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. More details. Please note revised meeting date of Monday, December 5th.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2013 *new date*
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Comment Period Deadline: December 12, 2013, which coincides with the Fort Point Landmark District Commissions advisory review of the project at 6:30 pm at the Piedmonte Room, Boston City Hall, Fifth Floor.
Title: Denise Hajjar Boutique Fashion Show
Location: RumBa at Intercontinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave Bosto
n MA 02210
Description: An informal modeling showcasing Denise Hajjar beautiful clothing pieces and a huge array of incredible accessories from the Fall Collection. A 15% discount on anything in the boutique including gift certificates available during the event. Reservations are highly recommended. To book your table at RumBa, please call Allison Jensen @ 617-217-5041. More details.
Date: Monday, November 18, 2013 and Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Boston Municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Fort Point residents will select a new Boston Mayor, a District 2 City Councilor and four City Councilors-At-Large. With the rapid growth and development in Fort Point, it is more important than ever for Fort Point to turnout and vote.
Mayor: City Councilor-At-Large John Connolly or State Representative Martin Walsh
District 2 City Councilor: City Councilor Bill Linehan or Suzanne Lee
Four City Councilors-At-Large:
Annissa Essaibi
Michael F Flaherty, Former City Councilor-At-Large
Martin J Keogh
Jack F Kelly III
Stephen J Murphy, Present City Councilor-At-Large
Ayanna S Pressley, Present City Councilor-At-Large
Jeffrey Michael Ross
Michelle Wu
Polls open at 7am and close at 8pm.
Vote at the Condon School located at 200 D Street, South Boston.
Over a hundred people attended the debate between Councilor Linehan and Suzanne Lee at the South Boston Lithuanian Club Monday night. The candidates answered questions submitted by South Boston Neighborhood Associations. Michael Dowling, Artistic Director of Medicine Wheel Productions, President of the South Boston Association of Non-Profits and long-time South Boston resident, moderated the event with skill and humor. At the end of the debate, residents left informed on the similarities and differences of the candidates and of the neighborhoods too.
This is the first time Fort Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) co-sponsored an event with fellow South Boston Neighborhood Associations. The FPNA looks forward to working together again and sharing ideas in order to support each other and advocate in a more powerful way.
Special thanks to: the South Boston Lithuanian Club for providing an inviting and hospitable venue, to Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant for their tasty pizzas, to Bee’s Knees Supply Co. for their gourmet cheese platter, to Starbucks West Broadway for their renowned coffee, and to Southie Shuttle for getting us there and back.
Thank you to the Bill Linehan and Suzanne Lee for the flexibility in your schedules and for recognizing the importance of the issues of South Boston residents in District 2.
Don’t forget to vote this Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.
