The usual spots along the North End waterfront flooded at high tide from the storm surge associated with the February 8, 2013 blizzard. Significant water intrusions from Boston Harbor were seen at Long Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf and along the North End waterfront. Notably in this latest storm, the water surge reached inward past the Chart House to nearly reach the Long Wharf Marriott.
Waterfront residents received a 5:00 am wakeup call this morning. Between the helicopter noise, flashing lights and sirens, folks knew that “it” had arrived. The first 395-foot long liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker from Yemen was here. Initially a dot on the harbor grew quickly to dominate the waterway as the ship made its way Read More…
The Massachusetts Oyster Project is watching new species return to Boston Harbor. This year we saw the return of Mackerel, which were last seen here decades ago. There also was a new species that feeds on jelly fish. And the ongoing success of the Oystercatchers. The Item’s Joe Holey Reports “Fish On!” Fishing remains excellent Read More…
The North End crackdown continues with Boston Police District A-1 reporting another 22 arrests on Saturday night in the North End for underage drinking, minor trespassing and related offenses. Most of the arrests were along the waterfront at Sargent’s Wharf and the Commercial Street area, near the Fisherman’s Feast going on this weekend. The roundup Read More…
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Those are sobering photos, Matt; thanks for taking them and posting them. Nicky
Those are sobering photos, Matt; thanks for taking them and posting them. Nicky