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Sunday Morning, Napoli Square,Jules Aaron c.1950 (Courtesy: Boston Public Library)View the Historical Photo Gallery of the North End / Waterfront
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 Fireworks lit up Boston Harbor and the North End/Waterfront tonight, set off from a barge in the harbor by Long Wharf. The show was courtesy of a wedding taking place at the Boston Harbor Hotel. (Photos: Matt C.)
And a video from sdrwallace on YouTube via UniversalHub.com.
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Fireworks Alert: Saturday, August 28th off Long Wharf
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Dan Flaherty sends in this photo and rescue story on the Union Wharf waterfront:
This poor seagull was trapped. His leg was stuck in the crack of a wood pylon. I walked over to the Boston Fire Marine division and shared the story of this poor birds plight. LT LeBlanc and his crew offered to swing over and check it out. A minute or two later they arrived. After a moment of combating the tidal influences they tied off and were subsequently able to free the bird using a pry-bar… in the process the unappreciative gull took a bite at his savior ..causing a break in the skin and ultimately a trip to the ER for a tetanus shot for this feathered fowl hero.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, Fire Department | Categories: Dogs/Pets/Animals, Public Safety/Crime/Legal Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Have a picnic on Georges Island or relax aside a sandy beach on Spectacle Island, take a yoga class at the beach, listen to jazz, get your face painted, hike the trails of Spectacle, or explore Fort Warren and enjoy a free boat ride to get there! Free Fun Friday thanks to a generous contribution from the Highland Street Foundation.
Ferries will be running from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, departing every half-hour from Long Warf in Boston. Ticket kiosk opens at 8:00 am.
Due to high demand, all tickets are first-come, first serve. No advance reservations. Groups are limited to five. Valid on Friday, July 16, 2010. A return time will be assigned when obtaining tickets.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, Harbor Islands | Categories: Family/Children, Parks, Schools/Education/Library, Tourism/Attractions Wednesday, July 7, 2010 BobBilly9 posts this video on YouTube of huge striped bass feeding on loaves of bread being thrown to them on Long Wharf. Watch for the frustrated duck.
(Cross post from UniversalHub.com.)
Maybe it’s the bread, but the Harbor seems to have some really big striped bass lately.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, Long Wharf | Categories: Dogs/Pets/Animals, Photos/Videos, Tourism/Attractions Sunday, July 4, 2010 
USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides”, Turnaround in Boston Harbor, July 4, 2010 (Photo: Matt Conti)At high noon on Sunday, July 4, 2010, the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” made her annual jaunt into Boston Harbor around the North End to Fort Independence on Castle Island. After a 21-gun salute she did her famous turnaround back toward her berth in Charlestown Navy Yard. On her return sailing, she gave a 17-gun salute at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in the North End.
Click here to view more photos from the July 4th sailing of the USS Constitution.
Launched in 1797, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world that is still in the water and sailing. Old Ironsides was in her prime during a series of victories over Britain in the War of 1812.
The official site of the USS Constitution can be found at: www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitution.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, July 4th, Photos, USS Constitution | Categories: History, Holidays, Photos/Videos, Tourism/Attractions Saturday, June 12, 2010 
Brendan O. shows a striped bass that was caught and released, traumatized but unharmed, adjacent to Logan Airport. It was caught by casting an artificial lure.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Parade of Lights
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Boston Harbor Waterfront
Sail Boston, Inc., in conjunction with Conventures, Inc., is hosting the 2010 Boston Harbor Parade of Lights. After an 8-year absence, the parade of ships returns with over 30 large boats on Saturday, June 19, from 8:30 to 10 p.m..
The parade will feature over 30 brightly lit vessels cruising around Boston Harbor. Public viewing will be available all along the waterfront. Awards will be given for “Best Entertainment”, “Most Creative” and “Best Decorated.”
The Spanish Navy’s tall ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano also will be docked at the World Trade Center, which will have food, beverages and music.
More information at: http://www.sailboston.com/paradeoflights.html
Monday, June 7, 2010 
Did you know there is a website that will allow you to watch - in real time - as ships come and go into Boston Harbor (and virtually any other harbor in the world)? Here it is: http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/. Here is the quick way to get to the Boston Harbor view: Go to Port > [US] Boston > and then adjust the zoom controls in the upper left-hand corner of the window to view the sized area that you wish. If you click on a specific vessel, it will provide all kinds of information about that vessel. Cool.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, LNG Tankers | Categories: Environment/Clean Streets, Photos/Videos, Public Safety/Crime/Legal, Technology/Websites Sunday, June 6, 2010 
At a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3, 2010, Rowes Wharf Water Transport debuted Boston Harbor’s first and only all-electric, zero-emissions water taxi. Lowell Richards of Massport said the taxi complements what Massport is doing to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation resources. Guests were offered free rides. Refreshments were provided by Paul Jacques and the Boston Harbor Hotel. “We hope that this is the start of many more “green” water taxis and boats in the Harbor”, said Vivien Li, Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, Row, TBHA | Categories: Environment/Clean Streets, Parking/Transportation, Tourism/Attractions Tuesday, April 6, 2010 BU 10 News Erin Kelly reports on the continuing debate regarding the public safety of LNG tankers from Yemen in Boston Harbor. The video piece includes interviews from several North End/Waterfront residents (including your humble editor), the Mayor’s office, security and industry experts.
Click here to view the video piece on YouTube.
Boston residents are keeping a watchful eye on the water, following a decision to allow gas tankers into the harbor, from a dangerous part of the world. As Erin Kelly reports, while the ships are bringing in needed fuel for winter heating, they are raising concerns about a terrorist threat here.
Produced with Jason Marder and Tara Shea. Photography and Editing by Jason Marder.
Matt C. | Tags: Boston Harbor, LNG Tankers | Categories: Environment/Clean Streets, Public Safety/Crime/Legal 