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Tweets and opinions mostly regarding Fort Point, Boston. Lover of all things creative, worldly and aspirational. Otherwise bristly. fortpointer.com Also: fortpoint.org fortpointpier.com

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 1h
At right, a deployable barrier recently completed at Martin’s Park.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 1h
Huge turnout for the City of Boston’s “Deployables Day” event, starting at Martin’s Park. Opening remarks by BPDA Chief Shen and Enviro Chief Swett.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 2h
BREAKING: According to South Boston Beat (and attachments linked at the bottom of its FB post), BPDA and Andrew Square Civic Association were threatened with legal action this week, if they moved forward with a presentation of HYM's 6-acre 320 Dot Ave project. www.facebook.com/groups/81159...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 3h
Thanks. This database confirms the 9/2 accident at A and Binford that I mentioned last night (and was told by BPD they had no record of). Not mentioned below is another accident at Seaport Blvd announced by BPD last night.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 3h
Boston Globe’s bizarre obsession with Boston Dynamics, provable below by viewing the roughly half-dozen headlines annually over the past decade, continues today. BD is owned by Hyundai. The company has local competitors that never get coverage. Proof of weirdness: www.google.com/search?as_q=...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 4h
Heard that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle near the top of West Broadway in South Boston last night. Can’t find any news of the accident online.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 4h
These New England immigrants arrived legally. Now, thousands will lose Medicaid benefits. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/29/m...
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These New England immigrants arrived legally. Now, thousands will lose Medicaid benefits. - The Boston Globe
In Massachusetts alone, 7,300 people are expected to lose access to full Medicaid coverage Thursday.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 4h
Ed Gaskin, who notes the history of Blue Hill Ave BRT planning as it related to the 2021 election (and before that), continues to ask big questions. Worth a read.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 5h
Seems possible that a cycle accident announced by BPD last night at “Melcher” and A Streets could’ve been the 9/3 incident that I witnessed at “Binford” and A Streets. 👉🏼 So either 2 or 3 total cycle incidents including motor vehicles this month.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 5h
At last night’s @fpnaboston.bsky.social meeting, BPD reported two (2) accidents involving a cyclist being struck by a motor vehicle in FP/ Seaport this past month. That’s three (3) cyclists struck by cars/trucks in Southie 02210 including the incident below, apparently not recorded by BPD.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 15h
Todd Wallack 👇🏼, formerly deputy managing editor at WBUR, was hired by the Washington Post late last year. Just outstanding work.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19h
EXTRAORDINARY comment letter by Councilor @gigi4district1.bsky.social in response to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding USACE’s 570-page feasibility study on its Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) plan. Coletta-Zapata represents the gold standard. 💯 drive.google.com/file/d/1BTra...
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USACE Feasibility Study – Coletta Zapata.pdf
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Immigrants Lead Boston was created under former Mayor Marty Walsh’s administration, and began in the fall of 2020, but Wu has been the subject of online backlash…” “Electeds of Color” also met with Walsh. MAGA/GOP just hates Wu. And FTR, the U.S. has a long history of supporting immigrants.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Congratulations to reporter/filmmaker @davabel.bsky.social on his win this week at the Mystic Film Festival in Connecticut: 🏆 Best Documentary Short: The Petal Pusher Abel is known in Boston both for his enviro reporting at The Boston Globe and his documentary film “Inundation District.”
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Tuesday 9/29 at 6 PM: Hybrid meeting hosted by @fpnaboston.bsky.social... www.fortpointboston.com/2026/09/fpna...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Boston sues Trump administration over $20 million grant for street safety upgrades in Roxbury… www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/m... @nikigriswold.bsky.social
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Boston sues Trump administration over $20 million grant for street safety upgrades in Roxbury - The Boston Globe
The US Department of Transportation revoked the funds in September last year because the project included the installation of electric vehicle chargers.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEWS: Owner-developer of Summer St Office-to-Resi Conversion is moving forward with replacement of neon with LED on historic Boston Wharf Co. sign. Tremendous work by City (BPDA, MOH, CPA team, BLC, Clr Flynn), owner-developer, and community, including a groundbreaking Cooperation Agreement. 🔥
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Paul Rudolph-designed tower at 133 Federal St.gets new life as residential project... www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...
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Paul Rudolph-designed tower at 133 Federal St. gets new life as residential project - Boston Business Journal
A downtown Boston office building designed by Brutalist architect Paul Rudolph — and once at risk for demolition as part of an adjacent tower proposal — is now slated to be converted into 155 apartmen...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Two CSOs in the Fort Point Channel. Hope this is addressed by BWSC at some point, particularly given we're approving new infrastructure that will be subject to inundation, including an unsustainable amphitheater and a new wooden overlook at only (approx) 16.5' BCB, now at @massdep.bsky.social.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
During yesterday’s storm, I found myself at locally-owned Fuful Bakery, on Franklin Street in the Financial District. Beautifully handcrafted savory and sweet pastries. Just wow. ❤️ Website: www.fufulbakery.com Globe: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/03/l...
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Don’t hurry past this downtown bakery - The Boston Globe
Fuful Bakery opened in December, owned by wife-and-husband team Janet Lu and Jason Zheng.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BBJ: “Boston’s most in-demand, best-amenitized office buildings are in new gems like South Station Tower, One Congress or Winthrop Center. But the newest one is the 114-year-old former Filene's department store.” www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/...
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Historic Filene's building pitched as 200,000-sq.-ft. headquarters office - Boston Business Journal
Boston’s most in-demand, best-amenitized office buildings are in new gems like South Station Tower, One Congress or Winthrop Center. But the newest one is the 114-year-old former Filene's department s...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Boston Policy Institute (BPI) and its ED blocked me last year after I began to ask about BPI's private communications w/ City Councilors. Councilors may not only be asking BPI's questions at hearings, they *appear to be* receiving text for Hearing Orders and possibly talking points during hearings.
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Jeff Luszcz @jeffluszcz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That is some top tier malicious compliance!
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Yes, it’s one of the most striking examples of how badly the Chapter 91 program has eroded since, say, the 2000 Municipal Harbor Plan. More significant failures are devastating, esp. given how much time was invested in assessing and amplifying the potential of Chapter 91. cc @massdep.bsky.social
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Members of the Fort Point community and SAND (seaportalliance.org) have been asking @massdep.bsky.social to standardize Chapter 91 public benefits signage for over 25 years.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Pic #1: "Public Restrooms" sign at InterContinental Hotel prior to my complaint filed at @massdep.bsky.social in Feb 2026. Pic #2: Replacement sign deemed acceptable by DEP (yes, it's there): Black vinyl letters on reflective glass, virtually invisible. And no DEP Chapter 91 License number.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Journalists in Boston have never once reported — and likely have no idea, what a slog it's been for the City's climate team to progress when there's a vacuum in leadership. Look at responsiveness to: USACE process. Trump gutting FEMA grants. Release of Inundation District. Moakley Park resistance.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
South Boston Beat is asking the Southie community boards on FB to debate whether or not climate change is real, despite the fact that the scientific community itself is no longer debating the fundamentals. Even motivations of the City of Boston are up for debate. www.facebook.com/groups/81159...
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Jim Aloisi @jimaloisi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My thoughts on the recent #mapoli political posturing: Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/susp...
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Suspending the gas tax would be a shortsighted election year stunt
The state gas tax is the price we pay to ensure that we have safe and reliable ways to get where we need to go, with sufficient funding to build, operate, and maintain the essential transportation inf...
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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · 26/09/2026
And the vote on Flynn's info request to try to prove his point the election dept. is a hive of scum and villainy was even stupider because it would have passed w/o comment except Murphy pulled the shtik of demanding a roll call and she lost due to other councilors being sick of Flynn's position. 1/2
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
11:50 AM - Conditions along the Fort Point Channel at high tide this morning are far more placid than usual during big storms. Winds are mild to moderate at the moment.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
11:18 AM - Approaching high tide on Fan Pier this morning, waves are lapping up against the top of the seawall, but not inundating the Harborwalk as we’ve seen in past storms. One factor may be relatively moderate winds. @davabel.bsky.social
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Councilors Flynn and Murphy have been wreaking havoc in City Council meetings, disrespecting President Breadon, trashing rules of order, and abusing late files, week after week. I posted a recent example just 10 days ago (below). As a defense, they assert they are the victims. cc @universalhub.com
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026
Cycling is a climate, transit, and public safety issue. I convened a roundtable with advocates to discuss how we can make our communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclist, & commuters across the #MA7.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks at a roundtable discussion at Bikes Not Bombs.Rep. Ayanna Pressley hugs and greets a constituent.A photo of Rep. Ayanna Pressley taking notes.Advocates provide remarks during a roundtable discussion.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Lead planner of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COB CSRM Project Team assured me today that all comment letters re. USACE Feasibility Study will be published. Hat's off to the City's climate team for its groundbreaking collaboration with USACE. My letter to USACE: www.fortpointer.com/Archive/2026...
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Great to chat with @onekade.bsky.social about what's at stake in the fight on data privacy legislation in the MA State House incorruptible-mass.buzzsprout.com/606004/episo...
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Data Privacy - Incorruptible Mass
Please donate to the show at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/impodcastBig tech companies are hoovering up more and more of our own personal data than ever, whether to sell us products or to sell our...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Winthrop Building is so modest, people don’t notice how immodestly beautiful it is… www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/a...
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The Winthrop Building is so modest, people don’t notice how immodestly beautiful it is - The Boston Globe
Curved to follow the street, elegantly detailed, and colored with yellow Roman brick and orange terra-cotta, it is a piece of sculpture that blends in, unobtrusive in its marvelousness.
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Matthew Blanchette @mattpb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Adored it; I actually reviewed the production. :-) I was lucky enough o see it three times: The first preview night, Press Night, and then on the 5th for that second talkback. andersonvision.com/rhinoceros-2...
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Rhinoceros (2026) [American Repertory Theater Review] - AndersonVision
Rhinoceros recently returned the world of Ionesco to the legendary stage of the American Repertory Theater. Matt reviewed it.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Must-read. Screencap below and gift link here from @massterlist.com morning email… elink17d.massterlist.com/ss/c/u001.qp...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Interesting: What’s being done by the City of Boston to combat rats, as its “National Rodent Summit” wraps up. Extra points to the Boston Herald photographer. 👍🏼
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Monster nor’easters are growing stronger thanks to climate change. Boston is ‘fundamentally’ unprotected. [See my Globe comment. 🦞] www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/25/s...
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Monster nor’easters are growing stronger thanks to climate change. Boston is ‘fundamentally’ unprotected. - The Boston Globe
Boston has a $10 billion plan to combat coastal flooding, but in the meantime, some say the city is a sitting duck.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great work by @massago.bsky.social, again. 🔥
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Senator Brownsberger believes that Citizens United was correctly decided. And more. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/n...
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This local politician came face-to-face with his ‘professional mortality’ - The Boston Globe
Earlier this month, state Senator Will Brownsberger won by just 35 votes after a recount. He has a lot to say.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Needless to say, the Globe editorial desk, columnists and reporters collectively failed to ask Josh Kraft a single question about climate change during his 7+ month of campaigning. But count on Globe handwringing in decades ahead. Is the media complicit? With respect to Seaport history, absolutely.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Boston's paper of record, The Boston Globe, is more preoccupied with a bar in Greenfield than how elected officials running for reelection this year responded to a 570-page study by the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers calling on the City of Boston to make recommendations across a range of issues.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Long overdue based on reading Southie community Facebook pages, Councilor Durkan has filed: ORDER FOR A HEARING ON PACKAGE THEFT IN BOSTON... boston.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
During the recent State primary, Clr Flynn worked tirelessly to cast doubt on the election over a minor ballot error, and called for limiting early voting. Three weeks later, after his candidate won? Nevermind. 8/31: caughtinsouthie.com/news-politic... 9/23: caughtinsouthie.com/news-politic...
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Council refuses to limit early voting and opposes extending receivership after Condon Community Center ballot mix-up - Caught In Southie
The City Council voted down a resolution by Councilor Ed Flynn looking to limit early voting and extend the Boston Election Department’s State Receivership into the 2028 presidential election.
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Below, my Globe comment (in two screencaps) regarding Mayor Wu's visit to the U.N. yesterday. Arguments and comments always welcome. "‘Not a call for sacrifice’: Wu urges climate action despite increasing headwinds... www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/s...
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The band just paid tribute to José Massó. 🌺
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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Angel Subero and the Latin Logic on the Greenway at Dewey Square. Five nights of dancing to live music by truly extraordinary musicians. 🔥❤️🔥 Hat tip to José Massó, a Boston treasure.
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