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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 4h

Either the Wu admin is prevaricating, or Councilor Flynn is, once again, promulgating a false narrative regarding Mayor Wu without any basis in fact. Flynn has no problem misleading constituents so long as the Herald is available to provide the ink. I’m sorry, this is shameful.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 16h

Excerpt of my video from Deployables Day. The fire department flood response team is simulating a rescue over a deployable barrier. Rescue team members probe underwater with poles while walking to reveal any obstructions to their safe passage. A truck arrives with rescue personnel and gear.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 18h

My Globe comment regarding expansion of the Convention Center. Comments and arguments welcome.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 18h

Why link to a Joan Vennochi column throwing shade on White Stadium when it's her 7th such column this year? I was hoping Vennochi would ask candidates for elected office for their views on climate change, and how they'd collaborate with the City of Boston and USACE. No one else at the Globe has.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For many years, these light fixtures (photographed yesterday) mounted on the Moakley Bridge bathed the bridge in warm blue. They were hand fabricated by the late John Powers, a wonderful sculptor and lighting designer. In pics #3 and #4, John’s lighting my Fort Point Theatre Festival (2001).

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Councilors Flynn and Murphy continued their weekly late file abuse and theatrics yesterday, haranguing Clr. Breadon and wasting considerable time, winning them another Herald full page. If these foul tactics are how kids learn about democracy, god help us. www.universalhub.com/2026/council...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Love this graphic from Architecture Hub. "Paul Rudolph’s Brutalist building in downtown Boston was once slated for demolition. Now, it’s being converted into 155 apartments." www.facebook.com/archpng/post...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last stop in the City of Boston Deployables Day: Mayor Wu, here with Rep. Michlewitz and enviro chief Swett, celebrating a ribbon-cutting at Harbor Towers, a building that was just improved by a $20 million private investment in resiliency. Great work by Harbor Towers trustees.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At right, a deployable barrier recently completed at Martin’s Park.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 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

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

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 · 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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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

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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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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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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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 · 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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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mayor Wu today (9/23/26), speaking at the United Nations High Level Event on Climate Action and the Just Transition.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Pioneer must not have much faith in its lawsuit if it’s turning to Beacon Hill prior to a judgment. We’ll see. To date, neither Pioneer nor any of its water carriers have produced a single shred of evidence to back up claims of “retaliatory” fees imposed by the Wu admin. Not one shred.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Below, my Globe comment regarding today's piece by @ktkjohnston.bsky.social: ‘I’m not your neighbor’: In Southie, a few blocks away is a world apart... www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/23/m...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mike Minogue was called out by the @nytimes.com for paying so-called “volunteers” to cut and post videos of themselves praising him. Minogue promoting and benefiting from the sale of nicotine pouches wasn’t nauseating enough. Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

During early voting, Sen. Collins asserted that he alone was omitted from ballots, and that Mayor Wu was involved. I'm looking into what Collins actually reported to state officials. Sec. Galvin claimed he had been in communications with Collins. My FOIA to Galvin. 👇🏼 cc @gintautasd.bsky.social

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’m not one to keep my mouth shut, particularly when the stakes for Boston are so high. cc @leungboston.bsky.social

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My Globe comment below re. unofficial cycle lane markings at Tremont and Parker Street, and this week's scooter accident a block away, at Tremont and Sewell Street. Councilor Murphy *intentionally* misled constituents and the media, with no accountability. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/m...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Comment letter by Senator Collins and Councilor Flynn in response to USACE regarding its 570-page Coastal Resilience study. The letter, due yesterday, is an abomination. Nevermind a basic analysis, no support for CoB's recommendations. Boston is at great risk. Boston Globe: 🛌🏼💤

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Brisk but sunny morning at Haymarket. ❤️

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Boston Film Festival opened last night w/ a premiere of Unleashed Spirits, the Rise of the Hollywood Vampires, followed by a Q&A including director Daniel E. Catullo III, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. One highlight: Perry’s personal reflections on Boston. bostonfilmfestival.org

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Marshfield loses appeal against MBTA Communities Act Big win for @massago.bsky.social in the Commonwealth’s important effort to address Boston’s housing crisis, incentivizing the development of new homes in transit-rich suburbs.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Conversation with cast of Rhinoceros at ART, including Paul Giamatti and John Turturro. We live in such an upside-down world, an Ionesco play about fascism does not seem absurd at all. 🦏

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

VIDEO: Ever since Councilor Breadon was elected President in January, Councilors Murphy and Flynn have regularly engaged in disruptions, haranguing and disrespect of Breadon, Yesterday, Murphy and Flynn’s theatrics included a proposal to do away with the Council’s 17F investigatory powers.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So here we are, 2+ weeks after Senator Collins and Councilor Flynn fabricated a false narrative during primary elections, suggesting that Collins had been targeted and that Wu was involved. The *only* body to hold them accountable was City Council (twice). Not a single journalist... so disgraceful.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This Herald cover and full-page story are based on Councilor Murphy’s misleading attempt to link a scooter accident at one location on Tremont Street yesterday to alleged guerilla markings at a completely different location along Tremont St. Anyone calling Murphy out? Any ethical concerns?

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Having already ginned up outrage citywide during Early Voting based on a minor human error — Councilor Flynn and Senator Collins tried to whip up even more of a frenzy on Election Day (9/1). VIDEO: Yesterday, Flynn didn’t mention a single word. 👇🏼 But the damage was done.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Friday 11 AM in Seaport: Office Hours with Lydia @ ONS

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Below, my Globe comment regarding: This is a story about a filthy forever puddle in Chinatown. It is also about so much more... www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/15/m...

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Herald: Wu hires new economic development chief…

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Points for Governor Healey on X today (her personal page). Very direct, with receipts.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Did some research today to figure out where the covered outdoor public space is at 401 Congress St. The space and hulking, concrete pedestrian walkway above it quietly replaced a long-promised 60,000 sf “Waterfront Cultural Center.” Before I could find the outdoor space, security asked me to leave.

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The Fort Pointer @fortpointer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Every voter statewide that does not respond to the annual census is placed on "inactive status." Clr. Flynn not only cast doubt over election results based on complaints of "inactive status," he claimed that the U.S. Justice Dept monitored voting "as a result" of these complaints. Was that true?

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