The Fort Pointer
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Extremely sensitive windspeed indicator.
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Extremely sensitive windspeed indicator.
Fare Gate Mystery #2
The passageway running along USPS and into the South Station concourse appears to be a DEP-licensed Chapter 91 path, requiring public access 24/7.
That passageway opens directly into the track access area, bypassing the fare gates! No observable solution is under way. 🤔
The passageway running along USPS and into the South Station concourse appears to be a DEP-licensed Chapter 91 path, requiring public access 24/7.
That passageway opens directly into the track access area, bypassing the fare gates! No observable solution is under way. 🤔
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Fare Gate Mystery #2
The passageway running along USPS and into the South Station concourse appears to be a DEP-licensed Chapter 91 path, requiring public access 24/7.
That passageway opens directly into the track access area, bypassing the fare gates! No observable solution is under way. 🤔
The passageway running along USPS and into the South Station concourse appears to be a DEP-licensed Chapter 91 path, requiring public access 24/7.
That passageway opens directly into the track access area, bypassing the fare gates! No observable solution is under way. 🤔
A bit of short fiction for Contrarian Boston readers taking time off today from the daily grind, by novelist Catherine Carlock.
cc @scottvv.bsky.social
cc @scottvv.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A bit of short fiction for Contrarian Boston readers taking time off today from the daily grind, by novelist Catherine Carlock.
cc @scottvv.bsky.social
cc @scottvv.bsky.social
My guess? Based on:
Bizarre revisionism following the below-market purchase by New Atlantic in 2014;
Grandiose claims by a cohort in Midway re. expertise in artist housing;
$230k paid to board member in 2024 w/o knowledge of residents or full board:
👉 They're driving Midway under to take it over.
Bizarre revisionism following the below-market purchase by New Atlantic in 2014;
Grandiose claims by a cohort in Midway re. expertise in artist housing;
$230k paid to board member in 2024 w/o knowledge of residents or full board:
👉 They're driving Midway under to take it over.
BREAKING: Plaintiffs in lawsuit against Midway Studios, having been DENIED their initial complaint; then DENIED their Motion for Reconsideration of that earlier denial; yesterday filed an Amended Notice of Appeal. WTF
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
BREAKING: Strong turnout at Midway Studios elections last night, and strong support for Midway's new leadership team.
ONGOING: Lawsuit by prior board members ("Plaintiffs") has revealed unsettling allegations regarding prior board activities.
See: Motions (# 28, 54) Orders (# 43, 62)
ONGOING: Lawsuit by prior board members ("Plaintiffs") has revealed unsettling allegations regarding prior board activities.
See: Motions (# 28, 54) Orders (# 43, 62)
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My guess? Based on:
Bizarre revisionism following the below-market purchase by New Atlantic in 2014;
Grandiose claims by a cohort in Midway re. expertise in artist housing;
$230k paid to board member in 2024 w/o knowledge of residents or full board:
👉 They're driving Midway under to take it over.
Bizarre revisionism following the below-market purchase by New Atlantic in 2014;
Grandiose claims by a cohort in Midway re. expertise in artist housing;
$230k paid to board member in 2024 w/o knowledge of residents or full board:
👉 They're driving Midway under to take it over.
BREAKING: Plaintiffs in lawsuit against Midway Studios, having been DENIED their initial complaint; then DENIED their Motion for Reconsideration of that earlier denial; yesterday filed an Amended Notice of Appeal. WTF
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
BREAKING: Strong turnout at Midway Studios elections last night, and strong support for Midway's new leadership team.
ONGOING: Lawsuit by prior board members ("Plaintiffs") has revealed unsettling allegations regarding prior board activities.
See: Motions (# 28, 54) Orders (# 43, 62)
ONGOING: Lawsuit by prior board members ("Plaintiffs") has revealed unsettling allegations regarding prior board activities.
See: Motions (# 28, 54) Orders (# 43, 62)
BREAKING: Today, in a major victory for Midway Studios Board (Defendants) and residents alike, Judge Hornstine of Suffolk Superior Court denied the Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration.
OPINION: Allegations in docs dated 10/20/25 are an absolute disgrace.
Docket #2584CV01325
OPINION: Allegations in docs dated 10/20/25 are an absolute disgrace.
Docket #2584CV01325
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
BREAKING: Plaintiffs in lawsuit against Midway Studios, having been DENIED their initial complaint; then DENIED their Motion for Reconsideration of that earlier denial; yesterday filed an Amended Notice of Appeal. WTF
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
Uninsured legal costs were already reportedly in the 6 figures. The motivation? 🤔
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We wish all our neighbors and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Take a peek at the #FortPoint neighborhood blog to stay abreast of upcoming activities
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Take a peek at the #FortPoint neighborhood blog to stay abreast of upcoming activities
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November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We wish all our neighbors and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Take a peek at the #FortPoint neighborhood blog to stay abreast of upcoming activities
fortpointboston.com
Take a peek at the #FortPoint neighborhood blog to stay abreast of upcoming activities
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The Midtown Hotel was dead. Long live the Midtown Hotel. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/b... @bycathcarlock.bsky.social
The Midtown Hotel was dead. Long live the Midtown Hotel. - The Boston Globe
National Development has reopened the mid-century motor lodge on Huntington Ave. after plans for an apartment building there fell through.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Midtown Hotel was dead. Long live the Midtown Hotel. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/b... @bycathcarlock.bsky.social
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There was stuff about accessibiliy and luggage in the last thing I saw about it. www.boston.com/news/transpo...
South Station fare gates are scheduled to go live in December. Here's what to know.
Commuter rail riders at South Station will need a ticket to get in and out of the station starting next month, according to the MBTA.
www.boston.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
There was stuff about accessibiliy and luggage in the last thing I saw about it. www.boston.com/news/transpo...
Could be wrong; looking forward to confirming at South Station:
The cloaked fare gates (pic #1) appeared to be installed at random distances apart from each other. Was my mind playing tricks?
The fare gates (#2) appeared to be set apart at different distances, but in a repeating pattern.
The cloaked fare gates (pic #1) appeared to be installed at random distances apart from each other. Was my mind playing tricks?
The fare gates (#2) appeared to be set apart at different distances, but in a repeating pattern.
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Could be wrong; looking forward to confirming at South Station:
The cloaked fare gates (pic #1) appeared to be installed at random distances apart from each other. Was my mind playing tricks?
The fare gates (#2) appeared to be set apart at different distances, but in a repeating pattern.
The cloaked fare gates (pic #1) appeared to be installed at random distances apart from each other. Was my mind playing tricks?
The fare gates (#2) appeared to be set apart at different distances, but in a repeating pattern.
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Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Would be terrific if Boston found a good faith partner in Everett, entering arbitration with Kraft.
From MASSterlist Sunday rundown: ON THE RECORD: 11 a.m., WCVB. The guest is Everett Mayor-elect Robert Van Campen.
From MASSterlist Sunday rundown: ON THE RECORD: 11 a.m., WCVB. The guest is Everett Mayor-elect Robert Van Campen.
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Would be terrific if Boston found a good faith partner in Everett, entering arbitration with Kraft.
From MASSterlist Sunday rundown: ON THE RECORD: 11 a.m., WCVB. The guest is Everett Mayor-elect Robert Van Campen.
From MASSterlist Sunday rundown: ON THE RECORD: 11 a.m., WCVB. The guest is Everett Mayor-elect Robert Van Campen.
ICYMI: This piece includes a reasonably accurate account of Seaport history.
Robert Kuttner: Progressive Mayors vs. Developers... prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
Progressive Mayors vs. Developers - The American Prospect
In New York, one of the toughest challenges that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces will be preserving and increasing the supply of affordable housing. Same story in Boston, where progressive Mayor Mich...
prospect.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
ICYMI: This piece includes a reasonably accurate account of Seaport history.
The Downtown Crossing tree has just been installed.
It’s a whole tree, not the half-tree that used to be mounted over Macy*s covered walkway.
It’s a heathy, beautiful tree. The base is sturdy, modest and quite complimentary. Thanks to all who made this possible. 🌲 cc @downtownboston.bsky.social
It’s a whole tree, not the half-tree that used to be mounted over Macy*s covered walkway.
It’s a heathy, beautiful tree. The base is sturdy, modest and quite complimentary. Thanks to all who made this possible. 🌲 cc @downtownboston.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Downtown Crossing tree has just been installed.
It’s a whole tree, not the half-tree that used to be mounted over Macy*s covered walkway.
It’s a heathy, beautiful tree. The base is sturdy, modest and quite complimentary. Thanks to all who made this possible. 🌲 cc @downtownboston.bsky.social
It’s a whole tree, not the half-tree that used to be mounted over Macy*s covered walkway.
It’s a heathy, beautiful tree. The base is sturdy, modest and quite complimentary. Thanks to all who made this possible. 🌲 cc @downtownboston.bsky.social
Now open at 11 West Broadway (formerly Purple Shell) 🔥
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Now open at 11 West Broadway (formerly Purple Shell) 🔥
Robert Kuttner: Progressive Mayors vs. Developers... prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
Progressive Mayors vs. Developers - The American Prospect
In New York, one of the toughest challenges that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces will be preserving and increasing the supply of affordable housing. Same story in Boston, where progressive Mayor Mich...
prospect.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Robert Kuttner: Progressive Mayors vs. Developers... prospect.org/2025/11/25/p...
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Boston's Downtown, North End and Wharf District are extremely vulnerable to coastal flooding. Learn more about the mitigation plans being proposed to protect our people and infrastructure at an upcoming meeting. Visit Boston.gov/usace-study/ for more info and to register.
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Boston's Downtown, North End and Wharf District are extremely vulnerable to coastal flooding. Learn more about the mitigation plans being proposed to protect our people and infrastructure at an upcoming meeting. Visit Boston.gov/usace-study/ for more info and to register.
Grateful for this partnership with Boston.
Trump's DOJ is suing @boston.gov over the Trust Act - a local law that limits local law enforcement's participation in federal immigration policy, builds trust, and promotes public safety.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Grateful for this partnership with Boston.
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The womens locker at the free community pool is glorious. All sorts of ages, languages, races, and bodies, all up early to tend to ourselves at all sorts of speeds. Gossip and local politics and thanksgiving recipes and updates on cancer treatments.
God, this is church.
Thank you, Boston.
God, this is church.
Thank you, Boston.
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The womens locker at the free community pool is glorious. All sorts of ages, languages, races, and bodies, all up early to tend to ourselves at all sorts of speeds. Gossip and local politics and thanksgiving recipes and updates on cancer treatments.
God, this is church.
Thank you, Boston.
God, this is church.
Thank you, Boston.
Worth noting that cycle advocacy isn’t arriving from the cycle community alone.
A Better City is a “business-league” nonprofit deriving roughly 75% of revenue from business members, serving as an advocate for those members.
In other words, the corporate sector has embraced cycling.
A Better City is a “business-league” nonprofit deriving roughly 75% of revenue from business members, serving as an advocate for those members.
In other words, the corporate sector has embraced cycling.
OPINION: Bluebikes ridership has soared in Greater Boston. While there is no single solution to our many transportation challenges, the growing popularity of Bluebikes is showing that the region’s public bikeshare […]
E-bikes are supercharging the Bluebikes system - and that's a good thing - CommonWealth Beacon
Bluebikes ridership has soared in Greater Boston. While there is no single solution to our many transportation challenges, the growing popularity of
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Worth noting that cycle advocacy isn’t arriving from the cycle community alone.
A Better City is a “business-league” nonprofit deriving roughly 75% of revenue from business members, serving as an advocate for those members.
In other words, the corporate sector has embraced cycling.
A Better City is a “business-league” nonprofit deriving roughly 75% of revenue from business members, serving as an advocate for those members.
In other words, the corporate sector has embraced cycling.
DID YOU KNOW District Hall sits on land planned and zoned as public park space (Seaport Common, Block F).
Shuttered for two years, DH was built as temporary, on two 5-year leases to 2023, and one extension to 2033.
Milking profits is more lucrative than completing Seaport Common, so why bother?
Shuttered for two years, DH was built as temporary, on two 5-year leases to 2023, and one extension to 2033.
Milking profits is more lucrative than completing Seaport Common, so why bother?
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
DID YOU KNOW District Hall sits on land planned and zoned as public park space (Seaport Common, Block F).
Shuttered for two years, DH was built as temporary, on two 5-year leases to 2023, and one extension to 2033.
Milking profits is more lucrative than completing Seaport Common, so why bother?
Shuttered for two years, DH was built as temporary, on two 5-year leases to 2023, and one extension to 2033.
Milking profits is more lucrative than completing Seaport Common, so why bother?
Sunrise this morning. 🔥
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sunrise this morning. 🔥
I’ll pay $100/hour for access to an outdoor pickleball court in an entire zipcode that has no free, public pickleball courts when hell freezes over.
Seaport will be lining pockets until it isn’t, while master developers line up for tax breaks, flim-flams and public bailouts for sea level rise.
Seaport will be lining pockets until it isn’t, while master developers line up for tax breaks, flim-flams and public bailouts for sea level rise.
Think the City of Boston has no leverage in seeing shabby-ass Seaport Common and its broken and abandoned fountains completed as a public park?
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
BRING $$$$ OR GTFO
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
November 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I’ll pay $100/hour for access to an outdoor pickleball court in an entire zipcode that has no free, public pickleball courts when hell freezes over.
Seaport will be lining pockets until it isn’t, while master developers line up for tax breaks, flim-flams and public bailouts for sea level rise.
Seaport will be lining pockets until it isn’t, while master developers line up for tax breaks, flim-flams and public bailouts for sea level rise.
Think the City of Boston has no leverage in seeing shabby-ass Seaport Common and its broken and abandoned fountains completed as a public park?
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
BRING $$$$ OR GTFO
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Think the City of Boston has no leverage in seeing shabby-ass Seaport Common and its broken and abandoned fountains completed as a public park?
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
Who do you think is handing out annual permits for use of 1/3rd of Seaport Common land (Block F) as expansion area of the beer garden and Snowport? GMAFB
BRING $$$$ OR GTFO
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
BRING $$$$ OR GTFO
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
Master Developer of Seaport Square hasn’t completed Seaport Common, a public park under construction for 12 years. District Hall, closed. Harbor Way, half-baked.
But on a lot already permitted for a future tower, we’ll soon have “igloos” for rent and pickleball courts ($100/hr).
“People have the power.” 🔥
— Patti Smith
— Patti Smith
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“People have the power.” 🔥
— Patti Smith
— Patti Smith