The Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the election of a nine-member board of directors comprising representatives of properties along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. These members will serve terms ranging from one to three years, working in partnership with the Greenway Conservancy, MassDOT, and the City of Boston to protect and enhance the park Read More…
Author: Charlotte Gross
North End Resident Celebrates 98 Years Young
North End resident Paul Farris celebrated his 98th birthday on June 17, 2018. Paul is a longtime volunteer with The Franciscan Food Center at St. Anthony Shrine, which threw a celebration in his honor to mark the occasion. Not long ago, Paul “retired from volunteering,” but was drawn back to this ministry after seeing a Read More…
Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) Approved By City Council
Mayor Walsh, MassDOT, A Better City representing Greenway abutters, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced the establishment of a Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) following approval of the petition by Boston City Council today. The BID designation allows for the implementation of a sustainable, long-term foundational funding plan for the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the spirit Read More…
St. Anthony Shrine Awarded $500,000 to Expand On-Site Women’s Health Clinic
Boston nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant for $50,000 over 10 years BOSTON, MA (April 24, 2018) – St. Anthony Shrine has been awarded a $500,000 grant – the largest in its history – from Cummings Foundation’s Sustaining Grants program. The funding will allow the Shrine to grow its Women’s Health Clinic by 35 percent to Read More…
Long-awaited Boston Harborwalk Map Made Possible with Public Mitigation Funds
Boston Harbor Now’s map-based, mobile-friendly database will help people find public spaces and amenities along the city’s waterfront By Katherine Adam and Boston Harbor Now The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will direct mitigation funds from the Fan Pier development to the creation of the Boston Harbor Now Harborwalk Benefits Map and public waterfront Read More…
Boston Harbor Now Annual OnBoard Awards and Celebration [Photos]
Boston Harbor Now recognized responsible development along Boston Harbor at their Annual OnBoard Awards and Networking Celebration on Monday. Their 2017 Honorees are Clippership Wharf, a Lendlease property; and Atlantic Wharf of Boston Properties. A full crowd turned out to recognize the recipients and network with friends from across the harbor communities. Photos by Read More…
Boston Harbor Now Annual OnBoard Awards & Celebration
Boston Harbor Now will recognize responsible development along Boston Harbor at their Annual OnBoard Awards and Networking Celebration. Their 2017 Honorees are Clippership Wharf, a Lendlease property; and Atlantic Wharf of Boston Properties. The November 6th event is the former The Boston Harbor Association Gala and hosted by Boston Harbor Hotel and food is by Read More…
Military History Harbor Cruise Honors U.S. Veterans and Their Families
Boston Harbor Now, nonprofit partner of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, is proud to announce that they will once again partner with the Arbella Insurance Foundation to sponsor a Military History Harbor Cruise for U.S. military veterans and their families. This special cruise honors our veterans and active military by highlighting the Read More…
Former DCR Commissioner Joins Boston Harbor Now as Vice President for Partnerships & Operations
Jack Murray to work with partners to help advance access and opportunity on Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands Boston Harbor Now has announced the hiring of experienced senior executive Jack Murray as the organization’s new Vice President for Partnerships & Operations. In this capacity, Mr. Murray will help lead Boston Harbor Now’s efforts to Read More…
District 1 and 2 Candidates Focus on Waterfront
On Tuesday night, candidates hoping to represent Boston’s harbor neighborhoods sat down to discuss issues concerning both Districts 1 and 2 as well as Greater Boston. All candidates from both districts appeared, with Lydia Edwards, Margaret Farmer, and Stephen Passacantilli representing District 1; and from District 2, Corey Dinopoulos, Ed Flynn, Joe Kebartas, Mike Kelley, Read More…
Boston Harbor Now Adds Director of Planning to Develop, Implement Vision for Waterfront
Meera Deean brings architectural design, urban planning expertise to new role Boston Harbor Now announced today the hiring of architectural and urban designer Meera Deean as Director of Planning. In this role, Deean will lead the organization’s planning work, collaborating with the City of Boston, other waterfront communities, and business and civic partners to develop Read More…
Boston Harbor Candidates Forum on Waterfront Issues — Districts 1 and 2
Moderated by Boston Globe contributor Michael P. Ross, join a panel discussion on waterfront issues including development, design, water transportation, climate change, resilience, and equity with candidates from two of Boston’s Harbor districts. The panel will feature candidates including: Margaret Farmer, District 1 Stephen Passacantilli, District 1 Corey Dinopoulos, District 2 Ed Flynn, District 2 Read More…