It was standing room only on Dry Dock Avenue as The Boston Harbor Association celebrated its many accomplishments and programs at its December 6th Annual Meeting. The harbor advocacy group is moving forward after decades of work and near-completion of both the Boston Harbor cleanup and 47-mile Harborwalk. At the same time, the non-profit organization Read More…
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Boston Boat Basin LLC Files Application Regarding Chapter 91 License at Commercial Wharf
Note: Boston Boat Basin LLC is the owner of Yacht Haven, the marina at Commercial Wharf. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of a Request for Determination of Applicability pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 File No. JD11-3456 Applicant: Boston Boat Basin LLC, 87 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Location of site: Read More…
Annual Meeting on December 6th for The Boston Harbor Association
This year we’re celebrating all veterans and supporters of the successful effort to clean up Boston Harbor with a wonderful night of refreshments, storytelling and awards! Please RSVP here. When: December 6th from 5-7 pm Enjoy a social hour with outstanding seafood and drinks generously donated by North Coast Seafoods, followed by a brief annual Read More…
U.S. Coast Guard and 90 Commercial Wharf Repairs on Agenda for Boston Conservation Commission
The Boston Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on October 19, 2011. Of relevance to the North End / Waterfront area are the following agenda items: 6:30 PM Notice of Intent from the United States Coast Guard for waterfront repairs, including the cleaning and recoating of a steel Read More…
USS Constitution After Hours Photoshoot
I had the pleasure to join some other photographers on the USS Constitution yesterday. The U.S. Navy gave us complete access to the historic ship after all the tourists had gone home. Tripod in hand, this is what came out of my evening with Old Ironsides. (Photos by Matt Conti.) Read More…
Volunteer Opportunity – Placing Water-Cleansing Oysters in Boston Harbor on October 1st
Volunteer Opportunity — Placing Water-Cleansing Oysters in Boston Harbor On Saturday October 1st from 1:00-4:00 the Massachusetts Oyster Project will be placing oysters on the bottom at the mouth of the Charles River. This is a great opportunity to participate in an exciting and fun afternoon. Kids will have the opportunity to see numerous creatures that inhabit our harbor Read More…
Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association
News from The Boston Harbor Association: Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association, Joins Vivien Li in expansion of senior management team The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) announced today the hire of Julie Wormser as Executive Director of the organization. Wormser joins President Vivien Li, who was promoted to President in March Read More…
Tropical Storm Irene Hits Boston’s North End / Waterfront [Video]
Tropical Storm Irene may not have been as bad as expected, but it was still an experience. The video shows the scene in the North End / Waterfront area of Boston just after the rain subsided on Sunday, August 28, 2011. At the 3:00 minute mark in the video, there is a special message regarding Read More…
2011 Fisherman’s Feast Opening Ceremonies and Blessing of this Fishing Waters [Video]
The statue of the Madonna is brought out to the public from the Fisherman’s Club and processed through the North End / Waterfront to the edge of Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. At 6:20 in the video, the opening ceremonies are conducted on a stage at Christopher Columbus Park with the annual blessing Read More…
Boston’s Chief Planner, Kairos Shen, Reflects on Urban Development for the Waterfront
Wrapping up a successful 2-day forum on the future of Boston Harbor, Kairos Shen, reflects on the city planning aspects of the waterfront. Shen is Boston’s Chief Planner at the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association, provides the introduction as part of a forum titled “A Clean Boston Harbor, What Read More…
Oysters, Salt Flats & Pavilions Discussed at The Boston Harbor Association Forum
“Visions of the Future” panel, introduced by Vivien Li, TBHA President, features three businesses pursuing interesting projects on Boston Harbor and the waterfront. Dan Adams, Founder, Landing Studio Andrew Jay, President, Mass. Oyster Project for Clean Water Mimi Love, Principal, Utile Inc. Architecture & Planning The panel was part of a forum by The Boston Read More…
Multi-Generational Family Businesses on Boston Harbor: “Visions of the Future”
This video from a recent forum sponsored by The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) features a panel presentation, “Visions of the Future” with three family-owned, multi-generational businesses sharing their long-term perspectives on Boston Harbor and the waterfront. Vivien Li, TBHA President, introduces: Roger Berkowitz, President, Legal Sea Foods Scott Haggerty, General Manager, Boston Towing and Transportation Read More…