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.
A federal court judge ruled late Wednesday against the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) in what she referred to as the “Long War of Long Wharf.” The BRA planned to establish an enclosed 220-seat, 4,655 square-foot restaurant/bar with outdoor tables at the end of Long Wharf, once referred to as “Doc’s Long Wharf.” The court ruling favored the defending Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AA1vb6DQk] Fireworks lit up Boston Harbor on Saturday night for a private event at Fan Pier. Not sure exactly what … maybe the Red Bull Cliff Diving or a wedding? If you know, leave a comment. Anyway, for the rest of us on all sides of the harbor, it was a nice surprise. The Read More…
Following the arrests in the North End by Boston Police District A-1 last Friday and Saturday nights, 28 youths appeared in Boston Juvenile Court on Monday, August 21st. Four were 15 years old, twelve were 16 years old, and twelve were 17 years old. Coincident with the Fisherman’s Feast going on this weekend, most of the 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