Announcements

Late Night Fridays at the Aquarium

The New England Aquarium has announced new operating hours, effective September 14, with extended Friday night hours to accommodate families, working adults without children, and young adults for a fun night out. Monday through Thursday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read More…

Arts & Culture Health & Environment Meetings

New England Aquarium Dives Deep – Presents Reopening Plans and State of Affairs to Neighborhood Groups

Suzanne Matus, the New England Aquarium’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recently gave a “State of the Aquarium” update before two community groups, NEWNC (North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council) and NEWRA (North End/Waterfront Residents Association). Pandemic Effects and Reopening Plans On March 13th, the Aquarium closed its doors due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ticket sales Read More…

Community Featured

Climate Change Rally Follows Flooding at Aquarium MBTA Station

Representatives from Boston Climate Action Network and We Are Boston’s Waterfront held a rally on Sunday afternoon outside the Aquarium MBTA station. The groups are seeking a moratorium on waterfront development, implementation of Community Choice Energy (CCE) and immediate action to protect against the flooding caused by sea level rise. Standing near the site of  the historic flooding Read More…

Community

Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf and New England Aquarium on ConComm Agenda for March 7, 2012

The following notice is the March 7, 2012 agenda for the Boston Conservation Commission hearing held at City Hall, Room 801. Emphasis is added to North End / Waterfront related issues. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Read More…

Real Estate

More Harbor Garage Reaction – Aquarium & Massport Protest

With the July 6th comment deadline now passed, more information is coming out about the reaction to the Chiofaro towers proposal to build a 560 ft high office building, a 690 foot tall residential and hotel building and a 770 foot skyframe in place of the Harbor Garage. The Boston Business Journal reported: “There were Read More…