The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl will be in the Seaport June 2-4!
5/5/26 - The Scooper Bowl is coming! The event will run from June 2–4 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at 88 Seaport Boulevard, the currently vacant lot across from Bank of America, VIA, and Warby Parker. Around 15,000 attendees are expected across the three days of the event. From 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, special Scoop & Sip passes will be available for purchase on-site to attendees 21 and over, while supplies last, for the enjoyment of adult beverages.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth, and provide access to all-you-can-eat ice cream once they are in the event. All of the ice cream is donated, so all of the proceeds from event tickets go directly to supporting lifesaving cancer care and research. The event also features live music, face painting, and some additional activations from sponsors.
Since 1983, the Scooper Bowl has been serving up sweet scoops of favorite frozen treats at locations including Boston Common, Boston City Hall Plaza, and Patriot Place. In 2026, we are excited to welcome this longtime Boston tradition to our neighborhood.
The is Boston’s largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival and the perfect kickoff to summer. To date, the event has raised more than $8.2 million to support cancer care and research at Dana Farber. Come out to enjoy great ice cream as the community comes together in the fight against cancer.
Who owns this road??
4/30/26 - You may not think about it, but when you are driving on Seaport streets they are operated by a mixture of entities. The City of Boston runs the main roads in the neighborhood, but often not all of each roadway. Ownership can change just by driving further north, south, east or west.
In addition to the City, our public roads are managed by Massport and the Mass Department of Transportation. But many of the Seaport streets are private property, run and managed by private entities. The roadway ownership will determine who manages the signage, maintains the streets and polices the area.
To see a map of the roadways in the Seaport and who manages them, please click over to this page on our website:
New rules for food delivery drivers in Boston
4/20/26 - Food delivery mopeds and scooters are a growing safety concern in Boston. Here in the Seaport, residents have increasingly observed these vehicles running red lights and riding on sidewalks— behavior that poses risks to pedestrians and drivers.
In response, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced the Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers Ordinance. After months of review and public input, the City Council approved the measure, and the new rules took effect on April 14.
Here’s what you should know about the regulations aimed at improving safety on our streets:
· Mandatory City Permits: All third-party delivery services operating in Boston must now obtain a permit from the Boston Transportation Department (BTD).
- Stricter Accountability: The ordinance targets the "wild west" of delivery vehicles—mopeds, motorized scooters, and e-bikes—aiming to curb sidewalk riding and reckless driving.
- Driver Insurance: Delivery companies must demonstrate that they provide insurance coverage for their drivers (including liability and medical) while they are actively making deliveries.
- Data Sharing for Better Planning: Ordering apps must share trip data with the City. This will help officials identify congested intersections and high-traffic “restaurant rows,” improving traffic management and parking strategies.
- Heavy Fines: Companies that fail to comply face fines of up to $300 per day for each restaurant they serve without a valid permit.
The goal of these measures is to reduce unsafe riding behavior while increasing accountability for the companies that rely on these delivery methods.
How to Report Issues: The City relies on community feedback to identify problem areas and ensure compliance with the new rules. If you witness reckless driving, sidewalk riding, or illegal parking by delivery vehicles, here is how you can help:
- Boston 311: Use the BOS:311 mobile app or call 311 to report non-emergency issues such as sidewalk riding or double-parking.
- Be Specific: When reporting, include the company name (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats), the vehicle type (moped, e-bike), and the location or restaurant name. This information will help the Boston Transportation Department track repeat issues and target enforcement.
In addition, on April 7, 2026, City Councilor Ed Flynn held a hearing focused on further restricting the use of mopeds and e-bikes for third-party food delivery, including advocating for a potential ban on such vehicles. On May 4, Governor Maura Healey introduced the Ride Safe Act, a statewide proposal to regulate e-bikes, mopeds, and scooters by defining vehicle categories based on speed and clarifying where each type may operate.
Tall Ships Return to Boston
4/14/26 - The Tall Ships will return to Boston Harbor this July as part of the Sail 250 celebration, bringing an international fleet to our waterfront from July 11–16, 2026.
A public meeting was held on March 9, and the SNA has continued its discussions with the organizers regarding the impact on our neighborhood, particularly the planned road closures for the Parade of Sail on July 11. The preliminary map from the March 9 meeting showed Seaport Boulevard fully closed from 6am to 6pm.
We greatly appreciate the subsequent cooperation of the Sail Boston organizers and their willingness to work with us in creating a great event while accommodating residents to the extent possible.
Under the current plan, vehicular access will be maintained along most of Seaport Boulevard, with the exception of the section between B Street and Congress Street. Northern Avenue will also remain open to traffic. However, no vehicles will be allowed north of these streets. As a result, 22 Liberty, 50 Liberty and the Pier 4 Residences will not be accessible by vehicle from 6am to 6pm on July 11.
To view the full plan, including maps of the full Seaport and other areas of the Boston waterfront, as well as additional details, please visit this page on the website:
For more information on Sail Boston 250:
Did you know there are many public restrooms in the Seaport?
5/1/26 - Have you ever walked around the Seaport and wondered if a restroom was nearby? The answer is yes! There are many public restrooms in our neighborhood. Some are mandated by the Chapter 91 laws which dictate space use around Boston Harbor. Others are provided as a service to the community by local businesses.
Chack out the full map of restroom locations in or near the Seaport at this tab:
Seaport neighborhood quality of life issues
4/05/26 - Captain John Conroy of the Boston Police Department recently asked for our top three neighborhood concerns. We responded with the following:
1) Pedestrian safety – There are several crosswalks that residents feel nervous crossing, whether because of speeding vehicles attempting to make traffic lights (for example, mid-block on Fan Pier Boulevard and at Seaport Boulevard/Sleeper Street); illegally parked vehicles blocking the line of sight between drivers and pedestrians (for example, mid-block on Fan Pier Boulevard and at Courthouse Way); or multiple lanes of traffic converging at a crosswalk (for example, Sleeper Street/Seaport Boulevard and Pier 4 Boulevard/Seaport Boulevard).
2) Double parking – Between delivery vehicles, rideshare activity, and individuals stopped with their flashers on, many roads are effectively reduced to a single shared lane, creating bottlenecks and worsening congestion.
3) Loud vehicles circling the Seaport at night – The scourge of our summer months. This is the issue we hear about most frequently from residents.
Please let us know whether you agree that these are the top issues, or if there are other concerns that should be a higher priority. We need your feedback!
Valet parking in the Seaport
4/1/26 - Because of the continued growth in traffic volume, the existing valet locations have become increasingly problematic in the Seaport, and it is difficult to imagine that there is capacity for any additional valet operations. When the original valet licenses were granted to restaurants and hotels, the Seaport did not have anywhere near the residential density or daily population that it does today.
We have now reached a point where traffic demand has outgrown the existing infrastructure. This pressure will only intensify as new developments come online, including a residential building that will add approximately 120 units and the activation of Commonwealth Pier this summer, which is expected to bring more than 3,000 additional employees into the neighborhood.
Rush-hour conditions on Seaport Boulevard, Pier 4 Boulevard, and surrounding streets have devolved into gridlock and are further exacerbated during major events such as the Cisco Beer Garden and Snowport.
Valet parking creates additional traffic bottlenecks when locations become busy, and vehicles are temporarily parked in active travel lanes. We appreciate that two businesses previously granted valet operations have since discontinued them.
Other businesses have inquired about adding valet service. The SNA has generally opposed these requests because of the traffic impacts and our belief that public curbside spaces should not be allocated for private business use. Most recently, a valet application for a new business located within one of our residential buildings was met with strong resident opposition.
We greatly appreciate the cooperation and support of the Boston Transportation Department, Councilor Flynn’s office and the Boston Office of Neighborhood Services in our efforts.
Commonwealth Pier is Nearing Completion
3/2/26 - The large-scale renovation of Commonwealth Pier at 200 Seaport Boulevard is entering its final phases. Residents can expect significant activity in the coming months as the property opens to the public. Here are key milestones for the rest of this year:
Spring Openings
March: The fences came down! We now have full access to the public realm surrounding the pier. Daily Provisions (casual all-day dining) also opens its doors on the first floor.
March/April: Keep an eye out for news from Salt & Straw Ice Cream and Life Alive Organic Café, as retailers prepare for a July debut.
May: Outdoor activity kicks into high gear with fitness classes, pop-up art and food activations and an interactive art installation. Leader Bank is also expected to activate its storefront.
The Big Summer Push
June: A major month for culture and community:
- A community space (approximately 2,000 square feet) will be available for nonprofit and community group public meetings.
- The Museum of American Finance, a free museum with a focus on the history of American Finance and financial literacy.
- A maritime exhibit and a history of the Boston seafood industry
- Ci Siamo an Italian fine-dining restaurant located above Daily Provisions, is also targeting a June opening.
July: A live music series begins.
August: Fidelity Investments is expected to move in with more than 3,000 employees. Fidelity continues to work with the neighborhood to develop transportation plans with the goal of minimizing traffic impacts.
Looking Ahead
October: Mark your calendar for the first annual Best Bite food festival, showcasing small local restaurants from Boston and the greater Boston neighborhoods.
Neighborhood news!
Things going on in the neighborhood!
Daily Provisions is opening 5/12 at the Commonwealth Pier and will operate daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. This an all-day café and bakery featuring coffee, crullers, and breakfast sandwiches in the morning, deli-style sandwiches, salads, and pastries at lunch and dishes like roasted chicken for dinner.
Sugar’s Hot Pizza is fully opening on May 15th in Courthouse Square. They are located directly across the square from Stubby’s and share the same owner. Their hours are 9am to 11pm. They will have soft opening hours this Sunday from 1pm-4pm and limited hours throughout the week. Check them out!
Le Boulevard Restaurant, is beginning its neighborhood outreach efforts. It will be located at 10 Fan Pier Boulevard, in the space previously occupied by Hook + Line. The restaurant concept is a “French inspired bistro focused on steaks and seafood, combining classic Parisian charm with refined modern techniques.” An abutters meeting will be scheduled to disucss the plans as well as outdoor and indoor closing hours.
Shake Shack, at 77-91 Seaport Blvd, is asking to extend its closing hours from 11pm to 2am, with alcohol only until midnight. Please give us any thoughts on this. We are looking to the residents at Watermark Apartments for feedback! There is an abutters meeting for community input on May 13 at 6pm. It is virtual and here is the link:
The Envoy Hotel is applying for an expanded rooftop entertainment license. They are requesting permission for amplified music and DJs between 1pm and 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays. We need to hear from residents of the Benjamin on this proposal! There will be an abutters meeting on May 18that 6pm to discuss. Here is the link:
Bambola! and the Girl Next Door has now opened in the Park Place building, replacing the Boston Social Club. The dual concept is both upscale Italian location which promises to be "the perfect balance between elegance and excess," as well as a more casual social club feel.
Maple and Ash, a new location for a midwestern steakhouse chain, is now opening in the Echelon Superette. The owners promise "an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse, mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes."
Rocco’s Sports Bar is open at 250 B Street. Its owners, who run the neighboring Borrachito, say it is “bringing an immersive viewing experience, chef-driven dining options, and a design-forward approach” to this location. To address noise concerns, they will have addition sound proofing and security plans for when patrons are entering and leaving.
Boston Provisions Market Is Now Open
Boston Provisions Market is now open on Harbor Way in the new 1 Boston Wharf building. This new retail destination for home cooks brings together Wulf’s Fish and Savenor’s Butchery under one roof. Stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood!
Sleeper Street Meeting and Newsletter
1/15/26- The Boston Streets Department is moving forward with plans to convert Sleeper Street to a one-way road between Congress Street and Seaport Boulevard. There is now a contractor in place and preliminary construction will begin with some test pits being dug on Sleeper Street. This should not disrupt traffic flow. The work is part of a larger two-year project which includes Congress Street and A Street. The current plan is for Sleeper Street to be completed in 2026 and the Congress Street portion in 2027. Please consider attending the virtual informational meeting on January 28 at 6pm. You can register here:
https://www.boston.gov/fort-point-meeting
We also encourage you to sign up for the project newsletter on their website, which will be a great source of information as the project progresses:
You can also sign up with the QR code in the poster.
Throughout the review process, the SNA raised several questions, all of which were addressed. We are optimistic about the plan and appreciative of Boston Streets for their responsiveness and cooperation.
We recognize that this change will redirect northbound traffic (entering the Seaport) onto alternative routes such as Thomson Place and Boston Wharf Road. While this is not without drawbacks, we believe the benefits outweigh the inconveniences, particularly the improvement of safety at the intersection of Seaport Boulevard and Sleeper Street. As it currently stands, the intersection poses a significant hazard, with both northbound and southbound vehicles turning onto the Moakley Bridge while pedestrians attempt to cross Seaport Boulevard.
Climate Resiliency - US Army Corps of Engineers update
11/10/25 - For the past three years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been studying climate-resilience challenges in South Boston. Several components of the study are especially relevant to our neighborhood, including planned work at Martin’s Park, the Flynn Marine Park, Fan Pier/Seaport Boulevard, and the Fort Point Channel. The Fort Point initiative includes a proposal to install floodgates where the Channel meets Boston Harbor. The full study is expected to take six years. Now at the halfway point, the Boston Office of Climate Resilience recently held a public meeting to share its interim findings.
If you were not able to attend the meeting, here is the link for the materials presented:
Climate Resiliency Presentation
The Corps’ work draws heavily on the City of Boston’s Climate Ready Boston report (2016), which provided a comprehensive vulnerability assessment across three climate hazards under low, medium, and high greenhouse-gas emissions scenarios.
We are currently working to schedule a dedicated meeting between study officials and Seaport residents to discuss the portions of the project most likely to affect our community.
Still waiting on the Northern Ave Bridge demolition
Updated 3/1/26 - We were hoping that work on removing the Northern Ave Bridge would have begun by now. However, the City Engineering Dept said the permitting process went well, just slowly. The bids are alll in and the work is anticipated to begin late this year.
The City of Boston has applied to the Army of Corps of Engineers and the Massachusetts Historical Commission for permission to demolish the superstructure portion of the Northern Ave Bridge. Citing the continued deterioration of the bridge as a safety hazard to the waterway, the city would like to begin demolition of the superstructure this spring, leaving only the bridge stanchions in place. The work would involve very precise removal of the pieces, with catches under the Bridge to protect the waterway from debris. Cranes will be used to carefully remove debris and other objects on the bridge deck.
Boston has pursued this request in the past but was denied permission without a set plan of bridge replacement in place. The hope is that the rapid deterioration of the Bridge will convince all parties of the immediate need for removal.
We strongly support the city’s initiative and trust that it will be approved, and demolition can begin soon. For full details, please click below: