Fort Point Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168028232009-12-10T19:59:21.426-05:00Fort Point BlogA blog for the the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston,<br> Massachusetts, 02210 in Boston's Seaport District.RDnoreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-18528444544029457332009-12-09T11:05:00.003-05:002009-12-09T11:12:55.128-05:00Reception Tonight: Paintings by David Moore

Bob's Your Uncle, in association with FPAC, presents a reception this evening for paintings by David Moore:Artists' ReceptionWednesday, December 9th5-9 PMBob's Your Uncle25 Channel Center St.Fort Point, Boston 02210More information about the artist can be found on his site: http://lessismoore.com/

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-78591831124820613802009-12-06T18:22:00.004-05:002009-12-06T18:33:33.776-05:00Special Senate Election Tuesday

REMINDER: The primary for the special election to fill Ted Kennedy's Senate seat will take place on Tuesday, December 8th. Please make the effort to get out and vote!Democratic candidatesMartha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney GeneralStephen Pagliuca, a managing director of private equity firm Bain Capital and managing partner of the Boston Celtics basketball teamMike Capuano, Representative for

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-5637152391056250322009-12-04T14:18:00.003-05:002009-12-04T14:22:07.926-05:00Made in Fort Point Holiday Sale, Opening Today

FPAC's 11th Annual Holiday Sale is today through Sunday. Stop by the Holiday Opening Today for complimentary holiday snacks:Holiday Sale OpeningFriday, December 4th, 5-7 PM12 Farsworth StreetThe Fort Point Arts Community Holiday sale is a unique opportunity for artful holiday shopping, or to just treat yourself!***20 talented local artists will be set up, displaying their wares over the

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-87048846002159033242009-11-30T16:19:00.002-05:002009-11-30T16:21:56.700-05:00South Boston Arts and Cultural Center Fundraiser, 12/15

The Harpoon 5:30 Club is partnering with the South Boston Arts & Cultural Center (SOBACC) Task Force for a night of food, fun, and drinks. Harpoon Tasting Room306 Northern AvenueTuesday, December 15th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pmComplimentary food will be provided by Cafe Arpeggio and complimentary beverages will be provided by Harpoon. Tickets are only $15 at the door. Additionally, if you bring a

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-70458866136215383702009-11-27T00:02:00.003-05:002009-11-27T00:08:21.013-05:00IAG Meeting for 319 A St. Project, 12/8

Please be advised that there will be a 319 A Street Rear Project Impact Advisory Group (“ IAG”) Working Session meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 8:00-9:30AM, at Made in the Fort Point, located at 12 Farnsworth Street. All members of the community and media are welcome to attend IAG Meetings.For details on the project, see this post.

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-54539164286528125282009-11-25T11:38:00.004-05:002009-12-01T18:18:05.183-05:00Channel Cafe in Herald

I meant to post this earlier: there's a nice review of the Channel Cafe in the Herald.

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-30712387196881984262009-11-24T16:43:00.006-05:002009-11-24T17:14:12.021-05:00Convention Center Proposes $1B Expansion

Mass. officials have announced a $1B expansion plan for the BCEC, which will double its capacity. Much of the development would build out West, into Fort Point:News coverage:-----Mass. Announces Convention Center Expansion Planwbztv.com linkBOSTON (AP) ― State officials have announced plans to double the size of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, even though they have not said how they

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-42246591128491195902009-11-07T18:31:00.003-05:002009-11-22T16:35:50.401-05:00Articles on 319 A St. Proposal

REMINDER: The BRA meeting about this project is tomorrow (Monday, 11/23).-----Boston Herald: High-rise planned for Fort Point areaA Boston development team has proposed a 25-story residential tower in the city’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood.The project at 319 A Street Rear by Archon Group and Goldman Properties would be the neighborhood’s tallest building, at 240 feet, and include 232

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-32414403947429129362009-11-07T18:09:00.006-05:002009-11-30T21:30:24.176-05:00Proposal for Tower at 319 A St.

Goldman Properties and Archon have submitted a new proposal for a 240' tower at the rear of 319 A St. It would include 230 rental apartments and spaces for ~100 cars. The comment period ends Dec. 7 and there's a community meeting the Monday before Thanksgiving:Community Meeting for 319 A St RearNovember 23rd, 20009 6:30 - 8 PMBoston Convention Center, Room 102AA pdf of the proposal is

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-68486769590191538272009-11-03T22:19:00.002-05:002009-11-03T22:30:16.135-05:00Menino Wins Re-Election

Mayor Menino has defeated Michael Flaherty and will serve a fifth consecutive term as mayor. Menino took 57% of the vote to Flaherty's 42%.

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-468938011153360782009-11-02T18:02:00.004-05:002009-11-02T18:08:51.613-05:00Mayoral Election Tomorrow, 11/3 - GET OUT AND VOTE

Please remember to get out and vote tomorrow. Politicians do track how much of each neighborhood votes.http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/For most (all?) residents of Fort Point point, our polling place is the Condon School at 200 D Street.The polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-8261599264608023992009-10-28T23:01:00.005-04:002009-10-28T23:06:00.699-04:00City of Boston iPhone App

The City of Boston has released an iPhone app called 'Citizens Connect'. It allows residents request service for a variety of issues including:* Removing graffiti* Filling potholes* Fixing Traffic LightsIt takes the GPS coordinates and allows you to send a photo and note describing the problem. Once an issue has been logged, it goes into the normal Mayor's hotline system.The app can be

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-9323729371772621562009-10-28T10:33:00.004-04:002009-10-28T10:56:52.939-04:00Made in Fort Point Opening, 11/5

Adam Yothers is the featured artist for November at Made in Fort Point, the FPAC store. There will be an opening on November 5th.Adam runs printing studio Dyslexicpress which he describes as:"'The Dyslexic Press,' besides being a provocative name, is about the printing of a visual language. Dyslexia is an impairment comprehending written language. While not dyslexic myself, I'm interested in

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-81252399271756283882009-10-27T16:02:00.004-04:002009-10-27T16:24:42.064-04:00Louis Boston Moving to Fan Pier

Louis Boston is moving to Fan Pier. The high-end retailer which has been on Berkeley and Newbury Streets in the Back Bay since 1988, has signed a 10 year lease. The build out is part of temporary retail buildings Fan Pier developer Joe Fallon had petitioned for the right to build in September. The 22,000 sf., two-story building will be located across from the ICA, where the 'Puma City' was

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-77293578899775597492009-10-15T12:18:00.004-04:002009-10-15T12:48:00.878-04:00Fort Point Open Studios this weekend!

FPAC's 30th annual Open Studios is this weekend. Come explore Boston's oldest arts community: tour studios, meet artists, see art installations throughout the neighborhood, and participate in art activities for all ages. Friday (10/16): Preview, selected studios open 4-7 PMSaturday and Sunday (10/17-18): all studios open 11 AM to 6 PMOpen Studios is free and open to the public.There is free

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-44392112524125812842009-10-15T12:04:00.001-04:002009-10-15T12:07:33.489-04:00Gillette Opens New Headquarters

New headquarters about the best Gillette can getBy Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff | October 14, 2009http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/10/14/new_headquarters_about_the_best_gillette_can_get?mode=PFGillette, the Boston shaving giant, yesterday unveiled its $50 million renovation and expansion of the World Shaving Headquarters in South Boston.The manufacturing and research complex, totaling

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-20470456613039759922009-10-09T10:39:00.003-04:002009-10-09T10:41:13.468-04:00Neighborhood Safety Meeting, Mon 10/19

Please Join:THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES &THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTfor aPublic Safety Neighborhood MeetingMonday, 10/19/2009 6 - 7 PMLobby of 33 Sleeper StreetDockside CondominiumFor more information, please contact:Casey Flynn-HinesMayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services617-635-3485

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-77077076849936190442009-10-06T22:20:00.005-04:002009-10-07T13:18:15.646-04:00Opening Thursday: Made in Fort Point

This Thursday evening (10/8) come see the newly-redesigned Made in Fort Point, FPAC's Store located at 12 Farnsworth Street. October's featured artist is Sylvia Stagg-Giuliano (http://www.stagg-giuliano.com/)Opening Reception featuring Sylvia Stagg-GiulianoOctober 8th, 5-7pmMade in Fort Point 12 Farnsworth Street (next door to flour bakery)

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-1995376952125454692009-10-04T19:33:00.007-04:002009-10-04T20:00:41.381-04:00Fort Point 2009 Open Studios, 10/16-17

FPAC's 30th Annual Open Studios The weekend of October 16th: Pick up a map and explore the studios of over 150 artists. The historic warehouse buildings of Fort Point house artists and craftspeople working in all media: tour studios, meet artists, see art installations throughout the neighborhood, and participate in art activities for all ages. All of our buildings are in easy walking distance of

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-51058898307791655192009-09-27T22:48:00.006-04:002009-09-28T15:56:38.051-04:00Film Shoot on Congress Tomorrow

On Monday (9/28), 20th Century Fox is filming on Congress St. for a movie with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaaz called "Untitled Wichita Project". The shoot will take place on Congress St. around the Fire Museum and also inside the museum itself. It will start at 6 AM and continue until as late as 9 PM. At times, until 3 PM, traffic will be stopped intermittently. If you have issues with noise

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-5195046593392998452009-09-27T10:42:00.003-04:002009-09-27T10:49:33.540-04:00Russia Wharf Developer Under Fire for Removing Promised Public Space

Boston Properties recasting Russia Wharf plan amid outcryhttp://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/09/14/daily44.htmlBoston Business Journal - by Michelle Hillman Boston Properties, under fire for allegedly reneging on a promise to produce ample public space at its Russia Wharf development, is back at the drawing board after a state agency said it wants more public amenities on the

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-89585344137281390932009-09-27T10:39:00.001-04:002009-09-27T10:41:24.208-04:00Temporary Retail Buildings Proposed for Fan Pier

Fan Pier builder thinks temporaryBoston Business Journal - by Michelle Hillmanhttp://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/09/28/story12.htmlFan Pier developer Joseph Fallon has petitioned a state agency to allow him to erect two temporary buildings while he waits to build out the 3 million-square-foot-project in earnest.Fallon is asking the Department of Environmental Protection to let him

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-69003434671109227942009-09-16T15:43:00.001-04:002009-09-16T15:44:57.551-04:00BRA Mtg for: Dirigo Spice, 141 West 2nd St.

BRA Notice of Project ChangeThe Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding the project for 141 West Second St, “Dirigo Spice”.September 30th6:30PMLithuanian Club368 West Broadway Street, South BostonProject Proponent: Tom FitzGeraldProject Description: The project is undergoing Small Project Review pursuantto Article 80 of the Boston Zoning Code. Tom Fitzgerald (the “

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-543720249670933892009-09-16T10:11:00.004-04:002009-09-21T01:02:30.933-04:00Mayoral Election Tuesday - Vote!

Reminder: The mayoral election is this Tuesday. Make sure you get to the polls; it's an important election and also important for politicians to see that Fort Point votes! Mayoral ElectionSeptember 22nd, 20097 AM - 8 PMThe polling place for most (all?) of Fort Point is the Condon School at 200 D Street (map).Boston.com's overview of the election:http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2009_

Drew Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883948963278705539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16802823.post-16343318552304321272009-09-16T10:01:00.003-04:002009-09-16T10:08:55.302-04:00Russia Wharf Developer Goes Back on Public Space Agreement

Boston Properties, developer of Russia Wharf, has gone back on promises for a 'town square' and public performance spaces. From the Boston Business Journal:http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/09/14/daily24.htmlThe Boston Harbor Association alleges that Russia Wharf’s owners, Boston Properties Inc., is going back on its promise to locate free public performance space on the first

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