This video features Curt Spalding, EPA Region 1 Administrator speaking about “A Clean Boston Harbor.” Introducing Mr. Spalding is Lorraine Downey, Board of Trustees member of The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA). TBHA’s forum, “A Clean Boston Harbor, What Next?” was held on June 14 and 15, 2011 at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse and New Read More…
At approximately 9:30 pm on Thursday, 12+ rescue vehicles responded to an intoxicated man who jumped in Boston Harbor for a swim off the end of Sargent’s Wharf. The man swam to shore, but then fled the scene when approached by firefighters.
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has published testimony in support of S. 371, An Act to Revitalize the Commonwealth’s Waterfronts. S. 371 would give local zoning authorities the ability to regulate interior ground floor uses rather than the broad-based rules under Chapter 91 for facilities of public accommodation (FPA). The Chamber contends: When the Read More…
Video: Scenes from the Extreme Sailing Series held on Boston Harbor over July 4th weekend. I apologize for the shaky video since some of it was taken on a boat after filming a piece on the debris cleanup of Boston Harbor. (Video music is “Smooth Sailing” by Colie Brice from Mevio’s Music Alley.) In the Read More…
There were over a dozen rescue vehicles around the waterfront last night dealing with a man on an inflatable in the harbor near the area of Joe’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, by Christopher Columbus Park and Commercial Wharf. In response to an inquiry by neighbor Ann M. from Boston Police:Man with suspicious behavior spotted in Read More…
This video features Brent Toderian, Vancouver’s Planning Director, and Michael Marrella, Project Director of New York City Planning Department’s “Vision 2020.” Both Toderian and Marrella address how waterfront cities can support density while ensuring a “livable” city. Presenting this “Opening Conversation” is Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association. TBHA’s forum, “A Clean Boston Read More…
View the video of the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” underway in Boston Harbor on July 4, 2011. To celebrate the United States’ independence from Great Britain, USS Constitution and her crew departed from the Navy Yard in Charlestown on July 4, 2011. The turnaround of “Old Ironsides” is an annual event on the Fourth of Read More…
[youtube=http://youtu.be/m66ctBZczfs&w=600] Since the year 2000, The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) has removed more than 240 tons of floating debris from Boston Harbor making it safer for swimmers, boaters and marine life. The 2011 program began this week and TBHA gave observers “on harbor” access to watch the program in action. We also had the pleasure Read More…
The video above shows Ken Greenberg, internationally-recognized urban planner and author of “Walking Home: The Life and Lessons of a City Builder” (2011) presenting “Vibrant Waterfronts.” Introducing Mr. Greenberg is Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association. This presentation was sponsored by The Boston Harbor Association” as part of a 2-day event, “A Clean Read More…
Renowned aerial photographer and pilot Alex MacLean presents a photo slideshow showing the progress of Boston’s waterfront from 1975 through today. The presentation was sponsored by The Boston Harbor Association as part of a 2-day event, “A Clean Boston Harbor: What Next?” held at the IMAX theater at New England Aquarium and the Moakey Read More…
Doug Foy speaks about the 25-year clean-up of Boston Harbor and its role in making a Boston into a great city. He also discusses the upcoming peril of sea level rise from climate change. Foy is the former President of the Conservation Law Foundation, the chief plaintiff in the famous 1980’s Boston Harbor case. He Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KET4fUvdejI] There actually was another parade this weekend … this one held on Boston Harbor. On Saturday night, the big boats came out, all dressed up, for the annual Boston Harbor Parade of Lights, sponsored by Sail Boston. The parade featured over 30 brightly lit vessels cruising the harbor. Apparently, dancing on boats is Read More…