The Trustees of Reservations managing director, Nick Black, presented the idea of a new park and open space in the North End at Sargent’s Wharf to the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) at the January meeting. As part of the Trustees’ One Waterfront Initiative, the proposal explored the idea of converting the parking lot at Read More…
Alisha Pegan, Climate Ready Boston Coordinator, along with Joe Christo, BPDA’s Resilience and Waterfront Planner, delivered a project update to members of the Wharf District Council (WDC) earlier this week. The project goals have assembled around four themes: Engagement, Short-Term Solutions, Long-Term Solutions, and Implementation. The engagement piece is pivotal for matters of this magnitude Read More…
The Harborfront Neighborhood Alliance presents, in partnership with Boston Harbor Now and Conservation Law Foundation: Waterfront Development In Your Neighborhood. Wednesday, June 26 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 290 Congress Street, BSA, 2nd floor, Fort Point Room. Become a more effective advocate for accessible waterfront development in your neighborhood and learn about Chapter 91 – Mass. Read More…
Boston Harbor Now has announced its full schedule for the 6th Annual New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront Celebration. Over twenty businesses, government agencies, and cultural institutions from Boston’s waterfront neighborhoods will come together for New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront 2019, offering free and low-cost programming to provide a fun and memorable experience for Read More…
Last week’s historical photo featured an old image of the waterfront in 1906 (left). Thanks to our readers, we were able to identify the original high resolution image shown above. Click the top image to take a closer look. Although this location was initially identified as Union Wharf, the general consensus has lead us to 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…
Join the Mystic River Watershed Association and Climate Ready Boston for an Open House on Thursday, June 14 to hear ideas about the future of the waterfront space around the Schraffts Building in Charlestown. Come share your thoughts about design ideas for this waterfront space, including public access, open space and walking/biking improvements. The open house Read More…
One benefit of the cold weather is that the waterfront ice sculptures are still going strong! If you didn’t make it around to the ice sculpture stroll, check out some of our highlights from New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront! Ice Sculpture Photo Opps Harbor Themed Creations Local Destinations Welcoming 2018
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Hidden Gems https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb4LO4tgij4/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb5NQKNBRcn/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb5jU8UAvak/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7x_XXnCm3/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Neighborhood Cheer https://www.instagram.com/p/BcD1VsVB_7Z/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb5KjdUF1pD/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb_LqZZg348/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb5WBXXlHU8/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 November Sunsets https://www.instagram.com/p/BcD7Lg-DlHe/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BcDkAp9B810/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BcC-Ot-FLFB/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BcBAsc5FAVS/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 [hr] While Read More…
All may appear calm on the waterfront, but local experts are pointing to several impending challenges currently facing Boston Harbor. The harbor is arguably the city’s most defining characteristic, yet Boston finds itself playing catch up on issues such as water transportation, climate change preparedness and public access through responsible development. Civic non-profit leaders debated Read More…
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is thrilled to announce that their annual Summer Concert Series, in partnership with the City of Boston, will return to the Prado this summer to offer free outdoor concerts each Thursday in July. Main stage concerts will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 Read More…
By 1965 my family had left Salem Street and was living over my father’s tavern at 3 Lewis Street. Tarquino Gilardi, one of the guys who hung out in the tavern, renovated the first floor for us and for the first time we had an apartment with heat and hot water. East of Hanover Street Read More…