Coffee with a Cop November 5!
11/1/26 - Are there questions you would like to ask the police?
Are there areas of the neighborhood you believe deserve more attention?
Or would you simply like to stop by and thank the officers of Boston Police District C-6 for all they do for our neighborhood?
This is your opportunity to do all of the above! Bring your questions, concerns, suggestions, or just stop by to say hello.
On Thursday, November 5, from 10 AM to 11 AM, the Seaport Neighborhood Association (SNA) and the Fort Point Neighborhood Association will host Coffee with a Cop, next to Little Wolf Coffee at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Sleeper Street, which is located just to the right of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church.
We hope to see you there!
Cisco seeks 43% increase in capacity, gets 20% expansion
10/30/26- As previouslyreported, the Cisco Beer Garden requested a capacity increase from 996 to 1,425 patrons for the 2027 season.
According to Cisco, the site was expanded last year, and the additional square footage resulted in higher occupancy limits established by the City's Inspectional Services Department (1,425) and Fire Department (1,495).
The SNA held a public meeting to discuss the proposal. Thank you to all who attended. While some participants expressed support for Cisco's request, the majority raised concerns and objections.
On October 28, Cisco and the SNA appeared before the Boston Licensing Board for a hearing on the proposal. The Board approved a compromise, allowing an increase to 1,200 patrons. We are particularly appreciative that the Board took the extraordinary step of conditioning its approval on Cisco working with the SNA and neighboring residents to address quality-of-life issues, with the understanding that further hearings will be held if that obligation is not met.
We assured the Licensing Board that we intend to work with Cisco in a spirit of cooperation.
Snowport to open November 6
10/28/26 - Snowport is coming soon! WS Development is working on the details of this year’s holiday venue. It is always an exciting addition to the Seaport during the winter months.
The SNA, WS Development, the Mayor’s office, Councilor Flynn, and the Boston Police have been meeting to discuss the event and ways to minimize any disruptions to the neighborhood. Our concerns have centered on two recurring problems: preventing delivery and rideshare vehicles from stopping in traffic lanes, and maintaining unobstructed sidewalks on Northern Avenue and Seaport Boulevard so that pedestrians aren't blocked by the lines of people waiting to enter Snowport.
We appreciate the cooperation of City officials, the BPD and WS. We are optimistic that the conversations will continue to be productive, and we look forward to another successful Snowport season.y Bridge while pedestrians attempt to cross Seaport Boulevard.
Northern Ave Bridge demolition pushed to 2027
Updated 10/26/26 - We were hoping that work on removing the Northern Avenue Bridge would have begun by now. However, we are being told that the project is still awaiting final signoff from the Army Corps of Engineers. The current expectation is that demolition will not begin until the second half of 2027.
The City of Boston continues to seek permission to demolish the bridge's superstructure, citing its continued deterioration and the safety hazard it poses to the waterway. The project would leave the bridge's supporting structures in place. The work would involve carefully removing sections of the superstructure, with protective barriers and debris-catching systems beneath the bridge to prevent materials from falling into the water. Cranes would be used to remove sections of the bridge and other debris.
We are anxious to see the demolition project finally get underway in 2027.
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:
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Sleeper Street construction has begun!
8/16/26- The Boston Streets Department has begun the project to convert Sleeper Street to a one-way road between Congress Street and Seaport Boulevard. On Saturday 8/15, the street was converted to its new permanent structure with traffic only flowing southbound out of the Seaport, from Seaport Blvd to Congress St. 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 the next several weeks and the Congress Street portion in 2027. We encourage you to sign up for the project newsletter on their website, which will be a great source of information as the project progresses:
Per the Streets Department the final design for this project prioritizes safety for all users. In particular, the project focuses on:
- minimizing conflicts at the intersections
- protecting vulnerable road users
- calming traffic, and
- implementing safer crossings.
Some of the key elements you will find in the final design include:
- Wider, more accessible sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps
- Shorter, more visible crossings
- Separated and protected bike lanes
- Green infrastructure, including tree pits and landscaping
- Repaved roadways within the project area for a smoother surface
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
7/30/26 - Since 2016, the City of Boston has worked with neighborhoods to plan ahead for flooding caused by sea level rise, extreme weather, and climate change. Now, through a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Boston is in discussion on the best path forward for the city as a whole. The Army Corps is four years into a six-year study on the city’s flood risks The entire project could exceed $10 billion. The plan could qualify for 65% funding from the federal government.
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a draft report and opened the public comment period for their Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The USACE Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment is now available to the public.
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.
Have you been to the FPAC Art Space?
8/6/26 - As many of you have discovered, the FPAC Art Space is a gem of the Seaport. The art gallery is located in the Envoy hotel (across from the Barking Crab).
Check out their website for more information:
https://www.fortpointarts.org/
In addition to the exhibits currently on display, they have just announced an exciting new exhibit coming in September:
Title: Repeat/Repeat
Event Description:
Incorporating a broad range of materials, processes, and ideas, the work of Deborah Davidson, Audrey Goldstein, Randal Thurston and Debra Weisberg reflects on how a dedicated studio practice based on iteration and curiosity evolves over time.
Creativity is a process of transformation. Marks are drawn, stitched or cut, then erased, redrawn, restitched and recut while ideas are considered, altered and refined. Over time — an hour, a day or months, the work’s path and meaning become clearer.
By the time a work is shown, its making and meaning become part of a larger story. Draped from a ceiling, hung on a wall or lain on a floor, it is both a record of our labors and an echo of ourselves. Artifact and talisman, part of us and independent from us, what we have made is now deeply steeped in memory.
Location:
FPAC Art Space
70A Sleeper Street, Boston
Time:
Hours: Weds-Sat, 12-6 pm. Sundays by chance
On View: September 11 - November 20, 2026
Reception: September 17 | 5-7pm
Eventbrite reception RSVP link
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:
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!
Neighborhood news!
Things going on in the neighborhood!
The future restaurants Le Boulevard and Bar 23 recently appeared before the Boston Entertainment Licensing Board for a hearing attended by many of the abutting Fan Pier neighbors. As we reported in our October newsletter, both restaurants sought approval for live indoor music and TVs. The primary concern expressed by neighbors was the possibility of outdoor music. Only Le Boulevard received approval for outdoor music, which will be limited to recorded, low volume, background music.
Sugar’s Hot Pizza is now open in Courthouse Square. They are located directly across the square from Stubby’s and share the same owner. Their hours are 9am to 11pm.
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.
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!
Left turn now allowed onto Congress Street!
7/30/26 - Speaking of traffic changes...
The Boston Transportation Department, in partnership with WS Development, has completed the dempolition of the road divider on Congress St which jutted into the Pier 4 Blvd intersection, preventing a left turn onto Congress St.
This is a change that the SNA first requested two years ago and we are very pleased to see it completed. With the change, traffic coming out of the I-90 tunnel and heading for downtown can turn onto Summer Street. Prior to this, the traffic was forced to use Pier 4 Blvd and Seaport Blvd, which only added to the congestion on these streets.
Thanks again to BTD and WS.
Whole Foods opening a Daily Shop in Seaport
5/13/26 - Whole Foods Market announced its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open at 111 Harbor Way in the coming months,. continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods.
According the the company, "Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on thoughtful product selection and an efficient shopping experience. The format reflects an intentional approach to how products are curated and presented, making it easier for customers to shop for meals, pantry staples and grab-and-go options."
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.
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.