Event Notices

Waterfront Community Meeting – Planning for the Future

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In response to last week’s storm and subsequent flooding, the Conservation Law Foundation is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, January 17 from 6pm – 7pm at the Golden Goose Cafe to discuss the future of the waterfront. Read more below.

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Neighborhood Photo: Flooding at Lewis Wharf

Posted on Author NorthEndWaterfront.com

Winter storm Harper came roaring through the Northeast this past weekend and, although it didn’t bring as high of snow totals as some forecasts were predicting (The Boston Globe marks Boston with only 4.9 inches), it still brought snow, sleet and rain to the city. The stormy weather, combined with two Boston Harbor high tides Read More…
Health & Environment

Boston Water & Sewer Work Floods Hanover Street

Posted on Author Matt Conti

Extensive street flooding on Tuesday morning closed down Hanover Street along the Freedom Trail in Boston’s North End. The problem came about as part of the current sewer work in the neighborhood. Philip Frattaroli captures the scene in the tweet below saying, “Like a trip to Venice without the flight!” The North End: Like a trip to Venice without the flight! Read More…
Health & Environment Real Estate

Lewis Wharf Proposal Falls Short on Climate Change, Say Environmental Groups

Posted on Author Matt Conti

Two expert organizations on climate change and sea level rise have raised concerns regarding the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel project. The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) and the Conservation Law Foundation believe the project would set a poor precedent for climate change preparedness on Boston’s waterfront. The hotel buildings could be vulnerable to damage from extreme storms, according to Read More…