Evan W. Harwood

The board discussed key updates from the Executive Director regarding seasonal programming, including the Lawn on D and the Boston Fan Zone, as well as the Eastie Ride program. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism presented initiatives for the FIFA World Cup and the MA250 campaign. Strategic planning sessions covered industry trends, facility optimization, land assembly strategies, and the formation of a stakeholder advisory committee. The board authorized the North Ramp Drain and Expansion Joint Repair project, approved the use of Construction Manager at-Risk services for Hynes Phase 2 aesthetic improvements, and adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget.

The executive committee meeting agenda includes a review of the board retreat training.

The committee meeting will include a strategic plan update and discussions on both old and new business. New business agenda items include a vote on the MCEC North Ramp drain and expansion joint repair, as well as a vote regarding construction management at-risk services for the Hynes Phase 2 compliance and aesthetics improvements project.

The board meeting will cover an update from the Executive Director and reports from the Executive Committee, Development & Construction Committee, and Administration, Finance, & Personnel Committee. Specific discussion topics include a litigation update, senate committee requests, and a strategic plan business model update. The Development & Construction Committee will address land assembly, the modernization of North Lobby escalators, and concession stand upgrades. The Administration, Finance, & Personnel Committee will present the operating budget summary and the proposed capital budget for the next fiscal year. Additionally, the agenda includes planning for an upcoming board retreat.

The agenda includes a vote on the Strategic Plan update regarding land assembly. The committee will also consider votes for the modernization of the North Lobby escalators and upgrades to the concession stands at the facility.