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.
The fierce thunderstorms that rolled through Wednesday afternoon created some amazing lightning images, captured here by North End resident, Brendan O’Brien, looking over Puopolo Park.
[youtube=http://youtu.be/m66ctBZczfs&w=600] Since the year 2000, The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) has removed more than 240 tons of floating debris from Boston Harbor making it safer for swimmers, boaters and marine life. The 2011 program began this week and TBHA gave observers “on harbor” access to watch the program in action. We also had the pleasure Read More…
Bringing an artistic angle to the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes was the “7 Artists & 7 Fishes” exhibition celebrating local artists and sustainable seafood at the brand new pop-up museum by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. Held on December 6th at the Boston Harbor Pop-Up Museum, 226 Causeway Street, the “7 Artists & 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