The above photo was a concept for Commercial Wharf or Lewis Wharf? in a late 1960s publication by the Boston Society of Architects. The image of a “Miami-style” project was found and shared by local artist and North End resident, Nathan Swain. He says, “let’s be thankful they never got a chance to build this,” Read More…
Tag: Yacht Haven
Yacht Haven Receives Approval For New Piles and Floats at Commercial Wharf
The Boston Conservation Commission voted 5-0 this week to approve a Notice of Intent from Boston Boat Basin, LLC, to relocate existing and install new piles and floats at the marina. Boston Boat Basin, LLC owns Boston Yacht Haven at 87 Commercial Wharf and is controlled by Charles “Chuck” Lagasse who was present at the Read More…
Boston Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf on September 5th Conservation Commission Agenda
The Boston Conservation Commission will be once again considering issues at Commercial Wharf related to the Boston Yacht Haven application listed in the agenda below at 6:15 pm on September 5, 2012 in Room 801 of City Hall, 1 Congress Street. See our previous posts on the subject. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Read More…
About That Odd Yellow Boat in Boston Harbor
It seems we unknowingly answered a question that we were also wondering ourselves! We recently shared news of the change of hands at Boston Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf where Ocean Havens is now operating. Ocean Havens recently acquired Harbor Fuels, a fuel servicing company with in-slip delivery in Boston Harbor. Neighbor Meredith Piscitelli sends Read More…
Boston Yacht Haven Changes Hands to Ocean Havens
Boston Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf has changed hands to new owner, Oceans Havens, according to a news brief in The Triton. Ocean Havens is a partnership that includes a Miami Beach Marina. Ocean Havens also operates the marina at Boston’s Fan Pier and recently acquired Harbor Fuels, a fuel servicing company with in-slip delivery Read More…
Ferry Collides with Yacht Near Commercial Wharf
A Boston Best Cruises ferry collided with a docked private yacht, the Water Ranch, on Thursday around 9am near Commercial Wharf’s Yacht Haven, according to a Boston.com report. A 65-foot ferry boat may have experienced a mechanical problem before it hit a private yacht as it attempted to dock this morning near 87 Commercial Wharf Read More…
Commercial Wharf and Yacht Haven Back on Agenda for July 11, 2012 ConComm Hearing
The following agenda comes from the Boston Conservation Commission for their hearing on July 11, 2012, 6:00pm at Boston City Hall, Room 801. Emphasis added on North End / Waterfront related items. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public Read More…
Conservation Commission to Continue Commercial Wharf Discussion at June 6, 2012 Hearing
The discussion surrounding Commercial Wharf, Yacht Haven and the Harborwalk continues at the June 6, 2012 hearing of the Boston Conservation Commission, scheduled for 6:00 pm in Room 801 of Boston City Hall. See this post for an update from the last meeting. The full agenda is shown below with North End / Waterfront items Read More…
Commercial Wharf and Yacht Haven Meeting Planned on Harborwalk and Chapter 91 Issues
At this week’s May 2, 2012 meeting of the Boston Conservation Commission, it was announced that the Department of Environmental Protection will be scheduling a Chapter 91 / Harborwalk meeting between the stakeholders at the Commercial Wharf complex, a mixed use property located off Atlantic Ave. in the North End. Key stakeholders involved in a Read More…
Commercial Wharf’s Yacht Haven and Barnacle Marina on ConComm Agenda for May 2, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on May 2, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests Read More…
Commercial Wharf’s Yacht Haven and Harborwalk on ConComm April 4, 2012 Agenda
The April 4, 2012 agenda for the Boston Conservation Commission. Boston Boat Basin, LLC (Yacht Haven) is scheduled for 6:00 pm. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on April 4, 2012 Read More…
Commercial Wharf Harborwalk Dispute Erupts at ConComm Hearing
The Harborwalk at Commercial Wharf continues to be in dispute with the latest shots fired at a hearing last night by the Boston Conservation Commission (ConComm). Boston Boat Basin, LLC, owner of 87 Commercial Wharf and Boston Yacht Haven, ran into ConComm’s displeasure with the near decade-long abutter arguments regarding the extension of a public Read More…