Labor Day weekend fireworks returned for the fourth year in a row, marking the end of this year’s programming by Summer on the Waterfront. The show was organized by Boston Harbor Now, the newly merged non-profit formed from The Boston Harbor Association and the Harbor Islands Alliance. The barge was anchored between the North End and Seaport with crowds Read More…
Governor Charlie Baker and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz toured the Coast Guard base this week.The Representative and Governor were briefed on security planning by Capt. Claudia Gelzer, Captain of the Port of Boston and commander of Sector Boston. Coast Guard officers gave the group a look inside the Command Center where all of their security, search and rescue Read More…
Always a big success, the annual Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise attracted a large crowd to Boston Harbor. The event was held on August 1, 2016 as part of the 25th North End Family Pride Week sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). This fabulous night was made possible through the generosity of Read More…
Coincident with the start of Summer was the low-hanging Strawberry Moon on Monday night, shown here over Boston Harbor. It is a very rare astrological event and the first time since 1967 when the Summer Solstice occurs at the same time of a Full Moon. Because the days are so long in June, the event happens in decent light just Read More…
After more than a year of negotiations, the final merger of The Boston Harbor Association and the Boston Harbor Island Alliance is set for April 1st into the newly created Boston Harbor Now. Announced Wednesday, at the helm of the new non-profit will be CEO and President Katherine Abbott, who is leaving the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. “After decades Read More…
Mike Manning of the Friends of the Harborwalk gives an overview of the goals for the burgeoning group. The presentation was made at the November 12th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Plans are in place for improved signage and tours along the Harborwalk for both locals and tourists. FHW is a volunteer Read More…
Everyone assumed they were on, but then it was announed they’re off. But, this week the Mayor’s Office said the New Year’s midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor are officially back on. “I am grateful for the City of Boston Credit Union for stepping up and sponsoring this year’s midnight fireworks,” said Mayor Walsh. “I know how Read More…
Boston’s waterfront saw its highest tide of the year last week, known as “King Tide.” The relative position of the sun and moon created a tide nearly 2 1/2 feet higher than average. Using estimates of recent climate change research, it also showed how the cityscape will look as the average Boston Harbor height around Read More…
Rob Dyro shares this October sunrise, titled “Choppy Waters” from behind the Pilot House. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Jean Eisenstadt shares this photo of seabirds peacefully hanging out in Boston Harbor. She titled it, “This Seat is Taken.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The Battle of the Barges fireworks show over Labor Day weekend brought back dueling barges to Boston Harbor lighting up the waterfront from end to end. This video shows a bit of the show and the how the North End and Seaport anchored barges were synchronized. The fireworks were organized by The Boston Harbor Association as the Read More…
Bringing back dueling fireworks, the Boston Harbor Association and several private sponsors, hosted a classic “Battle of the Barges” spectacular not seen in Boston since the year 2000. Fireworks barges anchored off the North End and Seaport illuminated the sky with synchronized volleys of lights and fury, all set to music broadcast live on MAGIC 106.7 and televised Read More…