The Fort Pointer
@fortpointer.bsky.social
Tweets and opinions mostly regarding Fort Point, Boston. Lover of all things creative, worldly and aspirational. Otherwise bristly.
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Always will credit Tony Cs staff for keeping the kitchen open a bit later after I told them a wedding party of at least 20 peeps was right behind me. They all got extra from us that night. Almost always busy for gamedays. The Boston sports bar scene (a sad one already) is diminished by it's passing.
February 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Always will credit Tony Cs staff for keeping the kitchen open a bit later after I told them a wedding party of at least 20 peeps was right behind me. They all got extra from us that night. Almost always busy for gamedays. The Boston sports bar scene (a sad one already) is diminished by it's passing.
Chesto: Roxbury development group splits over Madison Park high school plan
My Globe comment below. Arguments welcome, PLEASE!
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/09/b...
My Globe comment below. Arguments welcome, PLEASE!
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/09/b...
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Chesto: Roxbury development group splits over Madison Park high school plan
My Globe comment below. Arguments welcome, PLEASE!
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/09/b...
My Globe comment below. Arguments welcome, PLEASE!
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/09/b...
It appears Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social deleted both my Facebook comment and video (see below) re. concurrent phasing and a fatality that occurred in Fort Point.
Councilor Flynn did not reach out to me. My comment was frank, but respectful.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdforBoston/...
Councilor Flynn did not reach out to me. My comment was frank, but respectful.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdforBoston/...
Councilor Flynn is once again bashing colleagues for their "politics" this evening, misleading his constituents into believing his resolution on concurrent phasing was blocked.
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
February 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM
It appears Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social deleted both my Facebook comment and video (see below) re. concurrent phasing and a fatality that occurred in Fort Point.
Councilor Flynn did not reach out to me. My comment was frank, but respectful.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdforBoston/...
Councilor Flynn did not reach out to me. My comment was frank, but respectful.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdforBoston/...
MAGA mendacity now threatens the USA’s status among countries that had eradicated the measles virus by the 21st century.
Outbreak of 900+ in South Carolina… www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Outbreak of 900+ in South Carolina… www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Oz Offers Forceful Call for Vaccination as Measles Becomes More Dire
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
MAGA mendacity now threatens the USA’s status among countries that had eradicated the measles virus by the 21st century.
Outbreak of 900+ in South Carolina… www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Outbreak of 900+ in South Carolina… www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Both restaurants now closed were in the same building on Massport’s property (250 Northern), owned by Rebel Restaurants (associated with Cronin Group), due to lease non-renewal by the landlord, Lincoln Property Company.
Same restaurant group owns exclusive restaurant rights at BCEC’s Lawn on D. 🤔
Same restaurant group owns exclusive restaurant rights at BCEC’s Lawn on D. 🤔
Closing alerts -- confirmation that Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Tony C's in Boston's Seaport District are now closed. bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2025/12/tema...
#boston #restaurant #seaportdistrict
#boston #restaurant #seaportdistrict
Temazcal Tequila Cantina and Tony C's in Boston's Seaport District Are Closing
It looks like a couple of dining spots along the Boston waterfront that are part of the same restaurant group are shutting down. According t...
bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Both restaurants now closed were in the same building on Massport’s property (250 Northern), owned by Rebel Restaurants (associated with Cronin Group), due to lease non-renewal by the landlord, Lincoln Property Company.
Same restaurant group owns exclusive restaurant rights at BCEC’s Lawn on D. 🤔
Same restaurant group owns exclusive restaurant rights at BCEC’s Lawn on D. 🤔
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A Venezuelan aide to @massgovernor.bsky.social could soon lose her job because her H-1B visa is set to expire and the Trump administration has held up her application for permanent residency. She's married to a U.S citizen @wbur.org @bychrisvan.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/news/2026/02...
www.wbur.org/news/2026/02...
Venezuelan aide to Gov. Healey sues Trump administration to keep her job
A Venezuelan staffer working for Gov. Maura Healey could lose her job because her H-1B visa is about to expire and the Trump administration has not granted her permanent residency, even though she wor...
www.wbur.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
A Venezuelan aide to @massgovernor.bsky.social could soon lose her job because her H-1B visa is set to expire and the Trump administration has held up her application for permanent residency. She's married to a U.S citizen @wbur.org @bychrisvan.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/news/2026/02...
www.wbur.org/news/2026/02...
The Boston Planning Department is launching a "Boston Planning Academy." Sounds interesting! Apply by March 9th. mailchi.mp/boston/allst...
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Boston Planning Department is launching a "Boston Planning Academy." Sounds interesting! Apply by March 9th. mailchi.mp/boston/allst...
The City of Boston has filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit by large commercial property owners alleging that the City has been issuing "retaliatory" taxes. Commercial owners spent a year waging a PR campaign before filing a suit.
The City of Boston's arguments are not yet docketed.
The City of Boston's arguments are not yet docketed.
February 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The City of Boston has filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit by large commercial property owners alleging that the City has been issuing "retaliatory" taxes. Commercial owners spent a year waging a PR campaign before filing a suit.
The City of Boston's arguments are not yet docketed.
The City of Boston's arguments are not yet docketed.
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$7.7 million is cheaper for the Krafts than a campaign for Boston mayor
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
$7.7 million is cheaper for the Krafts than a campaign for Boston mayor
Does it seem like FIFA 2026 was poorly planned given all the 11th hour, non-trivial scrambles that are being reported?
And that seemingly every reported shortfall boils down to an over-reliance on public subsidies by a billionaire who himself ranks among the event’s leading beneficiaries?
And that seemingly every reported shortfall boils down to an over-reliance on public subsidies by a billionaire who himself ranks among the event’s leading beneficiaries?
Just over four months from the start of the World Cup, town officials in Foxborough are threatening to hold up matches at Gillette Stadium if they don't get millions of dollars upfront to pay for local security costs. www.wbur.org/news/2026/02... @wbur.org
Could Foxborough hold up World Cup games at Gillette Stadium? Town officials want security money first
Just over four months from the start of the World Cup, town officials in Foxborough are threatening to hold up matches at Gillette Stadium if they don't get millions of dollars upfront to pay for loca...
www.wbur.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Does it seem like FIFA 2026 was poorly planned given all the 11th hour, non-trivial scrambles that are being reported?
And that seemingly every reported shortfall boils down to an over-reliance on public subsidies by a billionaire who himself ranks among the event’s leading beneficiaries?
And that seemingly every reported shortfall boils down to an over-reliance on public subsidies by a billionaire who himself ranks among the event’s leading beneficiaries?
My Globe comment on the halftime show (a reply).
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
My Globe comment on the halftime show (a reply).
Out-of-state billionaire Michael Rubin dropped a cool $1 million on billionaire Bob Kraft's son's mayoral campaign. We sent Josh packing.
Kraft is perhaps the Commonwealth's most vocal Trump/ICE enabler, dating back to 2016.
Not lining Kraft's pockets today. Take a hike, Bob.
Kraft is perhaps the Commonwealth's most vocal Trump/ICE enabler, dating back to 2016.
Not lining Kraft's pockets today. Take a hike, Bob.
February 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Out-of-state billionaire Michael Rubin dropped a cool $1 million on billionaire Bob Kraft's son's mayoral campaign. We sent Josh packing.
Kraft is perhaps the Commonwealth's most vocal Trump/ICE enabler, dating back to 2016.
Not lining Kraft's pockets today. Take a hike, Bob.
Kraft is perhaps the Commonwealth's most vocal Trump/ICE enabler, dating back to 2016.
Not lining Kraft's pockets today. Take a hike, Bob.
Hoping beyond hope that AMC survives. AMC stock hit an all-time low on Thursday ($1.37).
News Today: Showcase Cinema in Randolph is closing. newschunks.com/state/massac...
News Today: Showcase Cinema in Randolph is closing. newschunks.com/state/massac...
Randolph’s Showcase Cinema de Lux to Permanently Close After Final Showing on February 22 - NewsChunks
Showcase Cinema de Lux in Randolph will permanently close its doors on Sunday, February 22, marking the end of an era for local moviegoers. The announcement, made by parent company Showcase Cinemas, c...
newschunks.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Hoping beyond hope that AMC survives. AMC stock hit an all-time low on Thursday ($1.37).
News Today: Showcase Cinema in Randolph is closing. newschunks.com/state/massac...
News Today: Showcase Cinema in Randolph is closing. newschunks.com/state/massac...
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City officials last week unveiled a plan to create a half-acre farm, tentatively called “River Street Farm,” to be built on Boston Public Health Commission land next to the Mattapan Heights campus.
dotnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
dotnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
City plan calls for half-acre farm in Mattapan to combat food insecurity - Dorchester Reporter
City officials Monday night unveiled a plan to create a half-acre farm in Mattapan to serve people experiencing food insecurity.
dotnews.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM
City officials last week unveiled a plan to create a half-acre farm, tentatively called “River Street Farm,” to be built on Boston Public Health Commission land next to the Mattapan Heights campus.
dotnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
dotnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
My 2015 Video: Exploring surface of Boston's Fort Point Channel after Snowpocalypse (excerpt)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD2L...
Exploring surface of Boston's Fort Point Channel after Snowpocalypse (excerpt)
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February 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
My 2015 Video: Exploring surface of Boston's Fort Point Channel after Snowpocalypse (excerpt)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD2L...
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Kind of underscores how quickly Boston could have rolled over & shown its belly if Jonathan Kraft had become mayor.
February 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Kind of underscores how quickly Boston could have rolled over & shown its belly if Jonathan Kraft had become mayor.
During the recent Council presidency dust-up, many in the Boston media portrayed constant misbehavior as a "check and balance" on so-called "loyalists."
Any accountability in the press for bullying and abuse of resolutions to game PR? None. I mean NONE.
"Checks and balances?" "Independent voices?"
Any accountability in the press for bullying and abuse of resolutions to game PR? None. I mean NONE.
"Checks and balances?" "Independent voices?"
Councilor Flynn is once again bashing colleagues for their "politics" this evening, misleading his constituents into believing his resolution on concurrent phasing was blocked.
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
February 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
During the recent Council presidency dust-up, many in the Boston media portrayed constant misbehavior as a "check and balance" on so-called "loyalists."
Any accountability in the press for bullying and abuse of resolutions to game PR? None. I mean NONE.
"Checks and balances?" "Independent voices?"
Any accountability in the press for bullying and abuse of resolutions to game PR? None. I mean NONE.
"Checks and balances?" "Independent voices?"
Councilor Flynn is once again bashing colleagues for their "politics" this evening, misleading his constituents into believing his resolution on concurrent phasing was blocked.
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
February 8, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Councilor Flynn is once again bashing colleagues for their "politics" this evening, misleading his constituents into believing his resolution on concurrent phasing was blocked.
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
Councilors sent the matter to committee so experts could weigh in. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzKc...
A small number of elected officials representing Boston have been completely AWOL when it comes to standing up to ICE on behalf of immigrants.
One Southie official found his voice in January 2026, only a few weeks ago, during an election year.
He’s still finding time to undermine Wu.
One Southie official found his voice in January 2026, only a few weeks ago, during an election year.
He’s still finding time to undermine Wu.
7 of 13 Councilors present at Mayor Wu's announcement of "Protect Bostonians" Executive Order yesterday:
Breadon
Coletta-Zapata
Culpepper
Durkan
Louijeune
Santana
Weber
@enriquepepen.bsky.social wanted to attend (confirmed), but had to deal w this nightmare... www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-gra...
Breadon
Coletta-Zapata
Culpepper
Durkan
Louijeune
Santana
Weber
@enriquepepen.bsky.social wanted to attend (confirmed), but had to deal w this nightmare... www.universalhub.com/2026/ice-gra...
ICE grabs somebody right out of their car in Roslindale Square
This morning, on Corinth Street outside Family Dollar. They grabbed the driver, left the car in the middle of the street with the keys still in. Read more.
www.universalhub.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
A small number of elected officials representing Boston have been completely AWOL when it comes to standing up to ICE on behalf of immigrants.
One Southie official found his voice in January 2026, only a few weeks ago, during an election year.
He’s still finding time to undermine Wu.
One Southie official found his voice in January 2026, only a few weeks ago, during an election year.
He’s still finding time to undermine Wu.
Below: The left turn at which a pedestrian fatality and injury occurred in 2019.
Concurrent phasing was eliminated at this left turn by BTD. That’s not what the public heard this week.
JFH and BTD are continually trashed, and Councilors bullied. Watch: youtu.be/YzKc6P2tjEc?...
Concurrent phasing was eliminated at this left turn by BTD. That’s not what the public heard this week.
JFH and BTD are continually trashed, and Councilors bullied. Watch: youtu.be/YzKc6P2tjEc?...
February 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Below: The left turn at which a pedestrian fatality and injury occurred in 2019.
Concurrent phasing was eliminated at this left turn by BTD. That’s not what the public heard this week.
JFH and BTD are continually trashed, and Councilors bullied. Watch: youtu.be/YzKc6P2tjEc?...
Concurrent phasing was eliminated at this left turn by BTD. That’s not what the public heard this week.
JFH and BTD are continually trashed, and Councilors bullied. Watch: youtu.be/YzKc6P2tjEc?...
Live in 02210 and need an errand? Groceries? Pharmacy? A book? Drop me an email at mail@sjh.com. A network of residents is ready to help and we’ll do our best!
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Live in 02210 and need an errand? Groceries? Pharmacy? A book? Drop me an email at mail@sjh.com. A network of residents is ready to help and we’ll do our best!
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I had a similar thought after reading MASSterlist today & GOP attacks on Healey.
The way to bring down housing costs is to legalize building by right; put public $ into Big-A affordable; & (IMO) develop state land & loan state $$ to unlock more building.
But for GOP these are all problematic 1/
The way to bring down housing costs is to legalize building by right; put public $ into Big-A affordable; & (IMO) develop state land & loan state $$ to unlock more building.
But for GOP these are all problematic 1/
Our three indistinguishable Republican gubernatorial candidates complain about the MBTA Communities Law while complaining about outmigration.
Housing costs are the #1 cause of outmigration. Please don’t put another pandering hypocrite in office.
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Housing costs are the #1 cause of outmigration. Please don’t put another pandering hypocrite in office.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I had a similar thought after reading MASSterlist today & GOP attacks on Healey.
The way to bring down housing costs is to legalize building by right; put public $ into Big-A affordable; & (IMO) develop state land & loan state $$ to unlock more building.
But for GOP these are all problematic 1/
The way to bring down housing costs is to legalize building by right; put public $ into Big-A affordable; & (IMO) develop state land & loan state $$ to unlock more building.
But for GOP these are all problematic 1/
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Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
Three (3) thoughts this morning:
Cycle lanes mean more to a city than mobility alone. They revitalize a city by attracting young people to the city, and investment surely follows.
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Cycle lanes mean more to a city than mobility alone. They revitalize a city by attracting young people to the city, and investment surely follows.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Three (3) thoughts this morning:
Cycle lanes mean more to a city than mobility alone. They revitalize a city by attracting young people to the city, and investment surely follows.
1/3
Cycle lanes mean more to a city than mobility alone. They revitalize a city by attracting young people to the city, and investment surely follows.
1/3