Did you see the athlete swimming in Boston Harbor past the North End on Saturday? It was Italian amputee swimmer, Salvatore Cimmino, on the final leg of a 16-mile swim to prove that the physically disabled can do amazing things. The 7-hour swim started at UMass Boston and continued out to the Boston Harbor Islands Read More…
Boston Harbor Island Alliance is hosting an American Girl Fashion Show on November 4, and is looking for models to be a part of this momentous event! A Model Search will be held on: *September 24, 4pm-6pm *Boston Harbor Island Alliance Pavilion Clothing is provided for the Fashion Show in size 10 and 6X Size Read More…
If you see a swimmer in the Harbor passing by the North End on the morning September 22nd, don’t be surprised … it’s just Salvatore Cimmino. Nic Orichuia tells the inspirational story on Bostoniano.info: When Salvatore Cimmino looks across the Boston Bay, he doesn’t see a vast stretch of water. What he sees is the Read More…
The Sierra Club has filed an amicus brief in support of the “North End Ten” regarding the Long Wharf legal case versus the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Department of Environmental Protection. The case revolves around efforts by the BRA and DEP to license “Doc’s Long Wharf,” a private restaurant and bar at the end of Read More…
The Boston Conservation Commission voted 5-0 this week to approve a Notice of Intent from Boston Boat Basin, LLC, to relocate existing and install new piles and floats at the marina. Boston Boat Basin, LLC owns Boston Yacht Haven at 87 Commercial Wharf and is controlled by Charles “Chuck” Lagasse who was present at the Read More…
The Boston Conservation Commission will be once again considering issues at Commercial Wharf related to the Boston Yacht Haven application listed in the agenda below at 6:15 pm on September 5, 2012 in Room 801 of City Hall, 1 Congress Street. See our previous posts on the subject. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Read More…
Cliff diving into Boston Harbor returned to the ICA this week for the second year, with preliminary rounds on Friday and the finals on Saturday. The photo gallery below captures the Friday action. Click the thumbnails to enlarge and start the slideshow.
For the second time in the last 100 years, the oldest floating U.S. Navy warship, USS Constitution, sailed under her own power on the 200th anniversary of her famous War of 1812 battle with the HMS Guerriere. The last time was in 1997 on her 200th birthday. Only a few of the upper sails were Read More…
A large group of North Enders kicked off Family Pride Week on Boston Harbor with the NEWNC – Emilie Pugliano / Bobby D Neighborhood Boat Cruise. Photographer Rosario Scabin was on hand and captured these scenic and people photos of the annual event. Also, don’t miss North End Family Pride Day is Sunday, August 10, Read More…
Sea level rise as a result of climate change and global warming is a regular news headline here in Boston and worldwide. (See the recent UMass Boston report and the Boston waterfront real estate view). Every national academy of science reporting to a major government and 97 percent of the most frequently published climatologists say Read More…
The New England Aquarium introduced a new resident on Tuesday, a 21-pound lobster caught off the coast of Cape Cod. Covered with barnicles, the lobster is estimated to be over 20 years old. The addition of the giant lobster comes a week after the other big news on Central Wharf when a fur seal pup Read More…
All events are week-long unless noted. Play the SOTW trek at Saturday’s Summer Sampler and win great prizes! Earn 20 points with the SOTW SVCNGR trek, and you could win lunch for four at the Whiskey Priest! Play the trek: www.summeronthewaterfront.org Summer on the Waterfront Sampler (Free) July 28, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Rose Kennedy Greenway Boston, Read More…