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…
It’s been great Fall weather to take walks unless you are trying to go on the Harborwalk section near the U.S. Coast Guard station. Adam (@ConciergeBoston) tweets this photo and wonders why this part of the Harborwalk randomly closes.
The waterfront is abuzz about the new houseboats that have recently found a home at the Lewis Wharf marina. (See Exciting Waterfront Living Opportunity at Lewis Wharf!). We know that the marina owner didn’t bother to ask the condo association, that is now looking into the appropriate regulations and legal issues. In case you were Read More…
Mitt Romney planned on giving Boston (and the TV networks) an eight minute fireworks show over the harbor if he won the Presidential election on Tuesday night, according to Boston.com. It was supposed to be a surprise, one of those spontaneous fireworks shows that often erupt over the harbor without notice. This time it might Read More…
Boston’s Best Cruises is happy to announce that two exciting cruises will take place this Saturday and Sunday, departing from the Ferry Center at Long Wharf North. The cruises are operated by Boston’s Best Cruises and are presented in partnership with The Boston Harbor Island Alliance and supported by The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Read More…
Historic Lewis Wharf is adding a floating trailer park! Perfect for discerning tenants who want a unique introduction to Boston’s seafaring history. The newly arrived dwellings, resembling stacked lobster traps, celebrate conformity and already appear to be reproducing. Each little gem offers a captivating low tide view of seaweed-covered granite walls and Lewis Wharf residents Read More…
During Monday’s high tide, the North End waterfront saw the impact of Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge and rising sea levels with extensive flooding in some areas. Long Wharf and the Harborwalk behind Langone Park seemed to take the worst of it with Boston Harbor waves crashing over the sea walls. At this point, long-term damage Read More…
Boston Harbor came alive during the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. This video shows Sargent’s Wharf and Long Wharf with Harborwalk flooding, waves coming over the seawall and bouncing boats at the Boston Sailing Center at Lewis Wharf. Also, check out these photos along the North End waterfront during the storm.
The drum of amicus briefs to the Supreme Judicial Court continues to beat in favor of the case put forth by ten North End residents to preserve the end of Long Wharf as an open park, under the protection of Article 97 in the Massachusetts Constitution. The case revolves around efforts since 2008 by the Read More…
The Conservation Law Foundation has intervened in the Long Wharf legal battle to keep the open space as a park instead of a private restaurant under State law. On behalf of four environmental groups, CLF filed an amicus brief in support of the “North End Ten” versus the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Department of Environmental Read More…
North Ender Bill Robbins didn’t know he would help save a life on Wednesday night when he went out for a walk. Paula Luccio shares the details below. On Wednesday night around 7:45 pm, North End / Waterfront resident, Bill Robbins was walking behind Lincoln Wharf and heard a cry for help. It turns out Read More…
Here is a great opportunity to help The Boston Harbor Association raise money and qualify for Boston Foundation grants through the 36 Hour Giving Common Challenge starting Wednesday October 10th at 8:00 am and ending on Thursday, October 11th at 8:00 pm. Credit card donations can be made from $25 on up. Over $150,000 in Read More…