Phyllis Rugnetta, Mary Giuffreda, and Nancy Caruso joined fellow North End resident Frank Ania for a game of bocce on the North End waterfront. This 1998 photo is included in the Globe’s gallery associated with the May 13, 2012 article, “The Boston Waterfront has Arrived.” View the entire gallery. Tom Keane writes “The Boston Waterfront [...]
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BBJ Executive Profile: Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association
Boston Business Journal’s Thomas Grillo, writes an executive profile, “Vivien Li: Waterfront Champion“: If you like having access to Boston Harbor, thank Vivien Li. For two decades, the president of the Boston Harbor Association has been making sure developers who build on the waterfront meet the state regulations that require an accessible harbor. At 5 [...]
Commercial Wharf and Yacht Haven Meeting Planned on Harborwalk and Chapter 91 Issues
At this week’s May 2, 2012 meeting of the Boston Conservation Commission, it was announced that the Department of Environmental Protection will be scheduling a Chapter 91 / Harborwalk meeting between the stakeholders at the Commercial Wharf complex, a mixed use property located off Atlantic Ave. in the North End. Key stakeholders involved in a [...]
“Summer on the Waterfront” Brings Together Eight Non-Profits To Market Boston’s Waterfront Attractions
The Boston Harbor Association is bringing several waterfront non-profits together in a series of events and summer-long programs to raise awareness about Boston’s waterfront attractions. Through efforts from LevelUp and SCVNGR, visitors can use a mobile app to explore and do location-based challenges. A free mobile app will also allow customers to use their smartphones [...]
The Boston Harbor Association Holds Successful 19th Annual Celebration and Auction – Photos
The Boston Harbor Association and Friends held its 19th Annual Boston Harbor Celebration & Auction to benefit TBHA’s Harbor Advocacy efforts and Harbor Education programs for Boston-area youths. The banner event was held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Generous contributions and auction donations will support TBHA’s free programs for urban [...]
Boston Conservation Commission to Hear Boston Hazard Mitigation Plan Update on April 18, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on April 18, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests [...]
Rowes Wharf Requests Environmental Review Opinion on Maritime Float Project
Equity Office’s Rowes Wharf has requested an advisory opinion from the State’s Environmental regulator, MEPA, regarding whether or not a replacement, repair and expansion of a maritime float project would require further environmental review. A letter was sent on March 9, 2012 from Fort Point Associates, Jamie Fay, the consultant representing the project proponent. The [...]
Commercial Wharf Harborwalk Dispute Erupts at ConComm Hearing
The Harborwalk at Commercial Wharf continues to be in dispute with the latest shots fired at a hearing last night by the Boston Conservation Commission (ConComm). Boston Boat Basin, LLC, owner of 87 Commercial Wharf and Boston Yacht Haven, ran into ConComm’s displeasure with the near decade-long abutter arguments regarding the extension of a public [...]
Groundwater Remediation Scheduled for Richmond Street
Update from the Boston Groundwater Trust: It’s February. The days are getting longer, spring training is only a few weeks away, and we have completed our first round of well readings for the year. The dry weather has had an impact on groundwater levels, with the average level in the core section of wells that [...]
Video: City Chief James Hunt Speaks to NEWRA on Environmental and Energy Issues
Conversation with James Hunt, City of Boston Chief of Environmental and Energy Services The city’s chief spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding a wide range of issues relating to the environment and energy use, including groundwater and recycling. Mr. Hunt oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, serves [...]
Flash Report From Residents’ Association Meeting (NEWRA) on February 9, 2012
Requests by Contrada’s on Hanover St., Nick Varano’s Famous Deli on Cross St. and 9 Noyes Pl. all receive supportive votes from NEWRA members. The City’s Environmental Chief also communicates with the neighborhood.
Wasted Space – How do we improve this intersection?
I’m referring to what is, arguably, one of the most trafficked and busy intersections in the North End: Salem and Parmenter Streets. The open area owned by the city is currently an eyesore and collection point for trash from several neighboring buildings in clear violation of trash rules, and constant truck parking in clear violation [...]
Renovated Giant Ocean Tank Coming to New England Aquarium
News from the New England Aquarium: I have some exciting news to share with you! A new Aquarium experience is coming to Central Wharf. This September the Aquarium will launch a $15 million revitalization program, starting with a complete renovation of our spectacular four-story Caribbean coral reef exhibit—the Giant Ocean Tank. The Giant Ocean Tank, [...]
Boston Conservation Commission to Hear Boston Boat Basin LLC, Yacht Haven, Request for New & Replacement Pilings and Floats
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on February 1, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests [...]
Commercial Wharf / Yacht Haven – Document Review of Chapter 91 Request for Determination
Residents and businesses at or near Commercial Wharf will be interested in these recent public filings at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The primary stakeholders are Boston Boat Basin, LLC, owners of Yacht Haven marina, and the condominium association at Commercial Wharf. In addition, there is an ongoing dispute regarding Harborwalk access and parking [...]
North End Artist Giovanni DeCunto and Nazzaro Center Partner With World Eco Art Project
The World Eco Art Project (WECO), a non-profit founded and based in Boston is proud to announce it’s collaboration with renowned local artist Giovanni DeCunto and the Nazarro Community Center to create one of the first national recyclable art programs. Mr. DeCunto has hangings in many local and national museums, as well as being a [...]
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Spreading Daffodil Joy Around the Neighborhood
Friends of the North End Branch Library took up Mayor Menino on his offer for lots of daffodil bulbs to plant this Fall around the City. Paula Luccio, VP of the Friends, picked up 100 bulbs and the group put their shovels to work at Puopolo Park and the library gardens on Parmenter Street. Now, [...]
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U.S. Coast Guard and 90 Commercial Wharf Repairs on Agenda for Boston Conservation Commission
The Boston Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on October 19, 2011. Of relevance to the North End / Waterfront area are the following agenda items: 6:30 PM Notice of Intent from the United States Coast Guard for waterfront repairs, including the cleaning and recoating of a steel [...]
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Free Thursday Night Lectures at New England Aquarium – Fall 2011 Schedule
The New England Aquarium has announced its Fall 2011 Lecture Series presented free to the public through the Lowell Institute. Registration is requested. All programs start at 7 p.m. in the Aquarium’s Harborside Learning Lab unless otherwise noted. Programs last approximately one hour followed by a reception. Register here.
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Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association
News from The Boston Harbor Association: Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association, Joins Vivien Li in expansion of senior management team The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) announced today the hire of Julie Wormser as Executive Director of the organization. Wormser joins President Vivien Li, who was promoted to President in March [...]
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Minimal Reaction From Suburbanites on HazMat Truck Re-Routing from Boston to Route 128
This video shows the August 30, 2011 public hearing held in Waltham, Mass. regarding the proposed re-routing of pass-through hazardous material (hazmat) trucks from downtown Boston to Route 128 and surrounding highways. City of Boston officials are strongly recommending the hazmat route change based on a comprehensive 182-page public safety analysis recently released by the [...]
Video/Photos: Tropical Storm Irene Hits Boston’s North End / Waterfront
Tropical Storm Irene may not have been as bad as expected, but it was still an experience. The video shows the scene in the North End / Waterfront area of Boston just after the rain subsided on Sunday, August 28, 2011. At the 3:00 minute mark in the video, there is a special message regarding [...]
State Hearing on HazMat Truck Routing Brings Out North End / Waterfront Community, Elected Officials and Trucking Companies
Video: MassDOT public hearing at 10 Park Plaza, Boston on August 23, 2011 regarding the proposed re-routing of hazmat pass-through trucks from the North End / Waterfront and downtown to Route 128 and other highways outside the city. The North End / Waterfront community showed up in force on Tuesday at the first of four [...]
HazMat Truck Poster and Information Flyer for Upcoming Hearings and Public Comments
Your neighbors on the North End / Waterfront Task Force are asking for your help as we gear up for the final leg of the campaign to ban pass-through hazmat trucks from our neighborhood streets. With the City’s public safety study strongly recommending a ban of these hazmat trucks, the routing decision now resides with [...]
Oysters, Salt Flats & Pavilions Discussed at The Boston Harbor Association Forum
“Visions of the Future” panel, introduced by Vivien Li, TBHA President, features three businesses pursuing interesting projects on Boston Harbor and the waterfront. Dan Adams, Founder, Landing Studio Andrew Jay, President, Mass. Oyster Project for Clean Water Mimi Love, Principal, Utile Inc. Architecture & Planning The panel was part of a forum by The Boston [...]
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