During Monday’s high tide, the North End waterfront saw the impact of Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge and rising sea levels with extensive flooding in some areas. Long Wharf and the Harborwalk behind Langone Park seemed to take the worst of it with Boston Harbor waves crashing over the sea walls. At this point, long-term damage appears minimal. Most, but not all, businesses are closed or on skeleton staffs. Many residents have wandered outside during between rain bursts. Photos by Matt Conti and Brendan O’Brien.
NEMPAC is thrilled to present the 2017 Opera Project Production, Beethoven’s Fidelio, on June 22-24 at historic Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall, and on June 25 for the free community outreach performance at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. TICKETS AVAILABLE June 22 – 24: Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall | 7:30 p.m. June 25: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park | Read More…
The election for Officers and Directors at Large will be held on Tuesday May 11, 2010. FOCCP is accepting nominations for Officers and Directors. The specific positions up for election are:
President Vice President Treasurer Clerk Director At Large (2)
Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, April 27th. As stated in the By-laws of the organization, “there shall be no nominating committee.” This means that members in good standing (members who have paid their annual membership dues of $15.00) who wish to run for election, nominate themselves.
If you wish to nominate yourself to run for any of the Officer or Director positions, please submit a nomination statement to the Clerk, Liz Greene, by emailing her at: info@foccp.org. Your nomination statement must include your name and address, the position you would like to run for and we encourage you to submit a statement in support of your candidacy. This information will be posted on the FOCCP website before the May 11th meeting so all members will have an opportunity to see who the nominations are for each position.
We are accepting self-nominations through Tuesday, April 27th.
Hundreds of kids of all ages celebrated Columbus Day at the namesake waterfront park, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The scene included a very fun (and just the right length) parade around the park with community leaders and lots (and lots) of families.) FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines introduced Italian Read More…
9 Replies to “North End Waterfront Sees Flooding and Rising Sea Levels During Hurricane Sandy [Photos]”
Matt, your pictures are amazing of Sandy’s impact on the Waterfront. Thank you so much for your vigilant reporting.
I second that. Amazing photographer, camera, and ability to be in the right place at the right time.
Please ignore the lame/bad ones I just sent you 🙂
-M
Actually Mark, you saved me getting wet again to get the photo of the tree on Hanover St … Thanks! –Matt
G’mornin’ on the day-after-Sandy, Matt.
Thank you for these wonderful photos. Very brave of you to go out in the storm. It was a wicked awesome weather event and you captured it well. 😉
Meredith
You do a great job, Matt. Great photos of the storm.
Dear Matt,
You are the greatest. Superb, incredible photos. Just wonderful. Thanks so much and thanks to your staff. They should be on all the networks. Thanks a million. Marge
These are the best pictures I’ve seen of the flooding. Much better than the television crew’s versions. What a strange day.
I grew up in the North End but haven’t lived their for many years. I look at it through your eyes. Thank you for the pictures.
Matt, your pictures are amazing of Sandy’s impact on the Waterfront. Thank you so much for your vigilant reporting.
I second that. Amazing photographer, camera, and ability to be in the right place at the right time.
Please ignore the lame/bad ones I just sent you 🙂
-M
Actually Mark, you saved me getting wet again to get the photo of the tree on Hanover St … Thanks! –Matt
Sandy Turns North End into a Ghost Town; Trees Down
G’mornin’ on the day-after-Sandy, Matt.
Thank you for these wonderful photos. Very brave of you to go out in the storm. It was a wicked awesome weather event and you captured it well. 😉
Meredith
You do a great job, Matt. Great photos of the storm.
Dear Matt,
You are the greatest. Superb, incredible photos. Just wonderful. Thanks so much and thanks to your staff. They should be on all the networks. Thanks a million. Marge
These are the best pictures I’ve seen of the flooding. Much better than the television crew’s versions. What a strange day.
I grew up in the North End but haven’t lived their for many years. I look at it through your eyes. Thank you for the pictures.
Fabulous Photos Matt~~~as usual !!