Stephen Johnston, General Manager of the Boston Harbor Hotel, presented a proposal to the Wharf District Council requesting an amendment to the current liquor license. As it stands, BHH is only able to serve alcohol starting at 11AM. Johnston has requested that this be changed to 8AM. This would ensure breakfast-related functions would have alcohol Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their August meeting on Tuesday, 8/20 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Norman Leventhal Center, 30 Rowes Wharf. See the full agenda posted below.
Mayor Marty Walsh spoke to the Wharf District Council on July 16th, covering a range of issues from building seawalls along Boston’s waterfront to dealing with the city’s ever increasing traffic congestion. Climate resiliency is high priority for Walsh as he announced an ambitious plan to build seawalls and burns to protect against flooding. “We Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their July meeting on Tuesday, 7/16 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the New England Aquarium Cafe, 2nd floor. Join the Council for their annual conversation with Mayor Walsh.
Tiki Rock, located on 2 Broad Street, is looking to add bottle service to their establishment. The popular restaurant and bar met with the Wharf District Council to discuss their plans. If approved, bottle service would only be allowed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sundays during brunch. Due to Boston’s laws, patrons will Read More…
Cape Air met with the Wharf District Council this week to go over their proposed seaplane service connecting the Boston Harbor and New York City. Currently, it takes about four hours to get to NYC from Boston. However, with Cape Air’s proposal the trip could be as short as an hour and 15 minutes. They Read More…
The Wharf District Council is steaming ahead with their vision video for the district. The council held two charettes this week to get residents ideas and input on what they would like the district to look like years from now. Years ago, the council created a document about their vision for the district and while Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their April meeting on Tuesday, 4/16 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Norman Leventhal Center, 30 Rowes Wharf. See the full agenda posted below.
Residents learned more about a proposed observation wheel at the end of Long Wharf on the Boston Harbor at the February Wharf District Council meeting. Boston Freedom Wheel, LLC is proposing a 200-foot observation wheel and plans include a 2 story café, outdoor seating. Brian Burke, of Boston Freedom Wheel, said they are in the Read More…
The Wharf District Council met Tuesday night, December 18, to discuss various issues related to the waterfront area and the city at-large. James Hook Lobster James Hook Lobster, located at 440 Atlantic Avenue, is looking to get a beer and wine license for their establishment. The license would be for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day Read More…
Carl Spector, Commissioner of the Environment for the City of Boston, presented an overview of the Coastal Resilience Study for the Downtown Waterfront at the November Wharf District Council meeting. Starting in 2019, this study will be conducted in various neighborhoods, including the Wharf District, as part of city’s Resilient Boston Harbor vision to protect Read More…
Boston Harbor Now Director of Water Transportation Alice Brown gave an update on two water transportation studies at the November Wharf District Council meeting. Boston Harbor Now (BHN) is currently completing two studies to better serve the needs of the current and future customer base. Comprehensive Boston Harbor Water Transportation Study and Business Plans: Plans Read More…