BPDNews.com reports that at about 5:20 PM, on Friday, November 23, 2018, officers assigned to the Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit responded to a call for a person in the water in the area of Long Wharf in Downtown Boston. Officers quickly arrived on scene and spotted the victim, a male in his thirties, in Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh announced a broad plan to shore up several waterfront parcels from flooding, including in the North End and Downtown, as part his “Resilient Boston Harbor” vision. The City Hall strategy is a step forward in protecting the city from rising sea levels, especially during major storms and flooding events. In the North Read More…
This summer, more than 6,700 residents of Boston and surrounding communities joined Boston Harbor Now for free cruises around Boston Harbor and to the Boston Harbor Islands. The American Indian Foundation, The American City Coalition, Authentic Caribbean Foundation, East Boston Main Streets, East Boston Social Center, GreenRoots, Piers Park Sailing, and the Veronica Robles Cultural Read More…
Divers recovered a body early on Sunday morning of a 21 year-old man, on the bottom of Boston Harbor near Peddocks Island. The man fell overboard from the “Get Lei’d” party cruise on Saturday night around 8:30 p.m., according to Coast Guard officials. We are sad to report that the body of the man who Read More…
Paul Sapienza and his 9 year old son Anthony headed out to the end of Sargent’s Wharf recently to see what they could find. They brought in quite the catch – this 34 inch striped bass from right off the end of the wharf! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos Read More…
It’s safe to say that the North End waterfront is the place to be in the summer – it’s easy to forget that the harbor didn’t always function the way we experience it today. Take a look at this old photo of Union Wharf from 1906. On the old building along the water the sign Read More…
Three European-style motor yachts will shuttle guests and employees between the Encore Boston Harbor gaming resort in Everett and points along the Harbor when the casino opens in June 2019. The ferry route will include stops in the Seaport, Downtown and Financial District. The boats are expected to run 365 days a year. The final schedule, Read More…
A suspect running from Boston Police apparently tried to escape by jumping in Boston Harbor near Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s North End. He was pulled out and taken away by stretcher. Ryan Kenny was passing by Joe’s American Bar & Grill at Commercial Wharf and captured the scene. It was overheard that the dog may Read More…
Janine Coppola captured Monday’s incredible rainbow over Boston Harbor after the rain. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Things to know for Monday It’s Monday, February 26th and if you just so happened to see a reckless crew of ATV and dirt bike riders making their way through the greenway on Saturday afternoon, rest assured they were eventually stopped. The group of about 25-35 off-roaders were stopped at a road block near Exit Read More…
We Are Boston’s Waterfront hosted a community meeting with the Conservation Law Foundation on January 17, prompted by the recent storm flooding, to discuss the changes we are seeing to the waterfront and how we can plan for the future. Over 60 residents from the North End, Waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods attended, packing the Golden Goose Cafe Read More…
Fireworks once again lit up Boston Harbor to ring in 2018 for New Year’s! Two fireworks barges put on a colorful show starting at midnight, featuring plenty of special effects. With the double barges, the fireworks were visible across Boston’s waterfront and the inner harbor, including front row views from the North End, Seaport, South Read More…