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 Bostonreport (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.
Food pantries need help this holiday season
11/17/25 - As we head into the holiday season, it’s important to keep in mind our neighbors who are facing food insecurity. State Representative David Biele is working to raise awareness and gather essential supplies for families in need, and the SNA is proud to join this effort.
We are currently seeking a convenient neighborhood drop-off point for food donations and are in discussions to establish locations at the Community Health Center on Congress Street and the Children’s Museum. These sites are not yet confirmed, but we hope to have updates soon.
In the meantime, residents may consider supporting St. Monica’s Food Pantry in South Boston, through a direct monetary contribution. We’ve been told that financial donations are especially impactful right now, as they allow the pantry to purchase items tailored to individuals with specific dietary needs, including those with allergies or other health-related restrictions.
Here is the link: St. Monica Food Pantry
Sleeper Street to become one-way street - bidding process underway
Updated 11/10/25 - The Boston Streets Department is moving forward with plans to convert Sleeper Street to a one-way road between Congress Street and Seaport Boulevard. Although the bidding process has taken longer than anticipated, it is now nearing completion, and construction is expected to begin in the coming months. 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.
Additional improvements will still be needed to ensure smoother traffic flow and enhanced pedestrian safety, but we view this proposed change as an important first step.
For more information and updated timelines, please go to:
Neighborhood news!
Great things going on in the neighborhood!!
Tacos El Chikis is now serving breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 9am–2pm, as they continue offering their full menu throughout the day. They are also a package store and have expanded their beverage program with regional Mexican beers and wines, plus to-go options from the retail section. Two new desserts are on the menu — Mexican flan and tres leches cake — and the neighborhood has already fallen in love with them. For game days, they are now showing select sports on our TVs and provide catering for both home and office needs.
Ballers Ice Rink will soon be opening part of their outdoor space designed for wintertime energy. At the heart of the experience is an innovative synthetic ice-skating rink, a smooth, waterless surface that lets guests glide under twinkling lights without the chill of traditional ice. Surrounded by firepits, private igloos, and seasonal treats like hot chocolate and s’mores, the rink offers a fresh twist on classic winter fun.
Bambola! A new restaurant is going into the Park Place building, replacing the Boston Social Club. It is an upscale Italian location which promises to be "the perfect balance between elegance and excess, aiming at offering the best, until the very last detail." They are in the last phases of licensing and expected to open soon.
Still waiting on the Northern Ave Bridge demolition
Updated 11/8/25 - We were hoping that work on removing the Northern Ave Bridge would have begun by now. However, the City Engineering Dept said they are still working through the permitting process and it is going well, just slowly. The current schedule calls for bidding out this work with an anticipation of beginning in mid-2026.
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:
Barking Crab proposes repair work for existing pier
11/8/25 - Barking Crab is proposing the replacement of deteriorated sections of an existing fender system along a pier face, as well as repairs to structural timber piles and timber pile caps.
We have not received a definitive response on whether this is part of their previous proposal for a floating dock to provide added seating for the restuarant. For full details, please click below: