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National Park Service Map Shows Long Wharf “Park”; Legal Case Remains Under SJC Review

There are some new developments in the Long Wharf legal case as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) considers its decision over the next few months (See Case Docket). Oral arguments were heard last month in the environmental-protection and constitutional case of Sanjoy Mahajan et al. (i.e., aka “North End Ten“) vs. the Boston Redevelopment Read More…

Community Event Notices

Long Wharf Park’s Fate Argued in Supreme Court of Massachusetts on November 5th

This coming Monday, you are warmly invited to hear the fate of Long Wharf Park argued in the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts — in the enviromental-protection and constitutional case of Sanjoy Mahajan et al. v. DEP and BRA, now over four years in the making. When: Monday, November 5, for a half hour sometime Read More…

Photos & Videos

North End Waterfront Sees Flooding and Rising Sea Levels During Hurricane Sandy [Photos]

During Monday’s high tide, the North End waterfront saw the impact of Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge and rising sea levels with extensive flooding in some areas. Long Wharf and the Harborwalk behind Langone Park seemed to take the worst of it with Boston Harbor waves crashing over the sea walls. At this point, long-term damage Read More…

Photos & Videos

Video: Hurricane Sandy Churns Boston Harbor on Waterfront

Boston Harbor came alive during the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. This video shows Sargent’s Wharf and Long Wharf with Harborwalk flooding, waves coming over the seawall and bouncing boats at the Boston Sailing Center at Lewis Wharf. Also, check out these photos along the North End waterfront during the storm.

Community Event Notices

“Save Long Wharf Park” Fundraiser Set for November 1st

Wine Tasting Fundraiser to Save Long Wharf Park Host: Sue Benveniste Thursday, November 1 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave., Boston, Ma. 0211  Donation @ the door: $25 per person We are happy to have Dos Familias Wine Imports on hand to sample some of their amazing wines, as well as Cabot Cheese who Read More…

Community

Activist Kressel Files Amicus Brief to Support North End Ten in Long Wharf “Park” Legal Case

The drum of amicus briefs to the Supreme Judicial Court continues to beat in favor of the case put forth by ten North End residents to preserve the end of Long Wharf as an open park, under the protection of Article 97 in the Massachusetts Constitution. The case revolves around efforts since 2008 by the Read More…

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Conservation Law Foundation Intervenes in Long Wharf Legal Case and Supports “North End Ten’s” Open Space Efforts

The Conservation Law Foundation has intervened in the Long Wharf legal battle to keep the open space as a park instead of a private restaurant under State law. On behalf of four environmental groups, CLF filed an amicus brief in support of the “North End Ten” versus the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Department of Environmental Read More…

Community Food & Drink

Long Wharf Legal Update: City and State Authorities File Reply Briefs

The battle lines continue to form over the fate of the Long Wharf Pavilion and the open space around it at the end of the historic wharf. On September 20, 2012, the latest reply briefs to the Supreme Judicial Court were filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the State’s Department of Environmental Protection. The Read More…

Community

Sierra Club Files Amicus Brief Supporting “North End Ten” in Long Wharf Legal Case

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…

Commentaries Community

At Long Wharf, Concentrate on the Constitution

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) case of Sanjoy Mahajan et. al. v. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), about the conversion of the Long Wharf pavilion, has provoked much discussion on the pros and cons of converting a portion of Long Wharf Park into a late-night restaurant and bar. This discussion Read More…