“Old Ironsides” Goes Underway for 70th D-Day Anniversary [Storify]

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USS Constitution went underway on Friday in Boston Harbor to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. After leaving its dock at Charlestown Navy Yard, the ship made its way to Castle Island for a 21-gun salute. The cruise will be one of the last before “Old Ironsides” enters drydock for a renovation. July 4th could be the last time the US Navy’s oldest commissioned ship goes underway before its multi-year repairs.

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Downtown Waterfront Public Realm and Watersheet Activation Plan Draft Released for Public Review

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In advance of a public meeting next week, the Boston Redevelopment Authority has released a draft planning document for the Downtown Waterfront. If you’ve been following our coverage and meeting videos for the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan then you have already seen some of these concepts. However, this is the first time a draft Read More…
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The Boston Harbor Association 2012 Annual Meeting [Video]

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Video: The Boston Harbor Association Annual Meeting – November 27, 2012 The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) held its 2012 Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening at Bingham’s law offices at 1 Federal Street, Boston. A summary timeline follows: 00:00 Introduction by TBHA Board Chair Brian Dacey 01:50 Richard Walker, Chair of Nominating Committee – New Trustees, Read More…