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Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll and New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration Returning on December 31

Christian MerfeldDecember 20, 2022

BOSTON, Mass. – December 20, 2022 – Boston Harbor Now invites the Boston community to the 10th annual New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront celebration taking place on December 31st.  As part of the celebration, the Waterfront Ice… Read More

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Adapting to water rather than fighting it

Boston Harbor NowNovember 8, 2022

Boston prioritizes nature-based approaches to climate change TEN YEARS AGO, Superstorm Sandy – after ravaging the Caribbean and much of the East Coast of the United States – turned inward and exerted its full force on New York City and the surrounding region,… Read More

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The little-known Boston Harbor Islands have a lot to offer

Boston Harbor NowJuly 26, 2022

You’ll find beaches, nature and history on these islands scattered throughout Boston Harbor. When I, a native New Yorker, suggested to my husband, a born-and-bred Bostonian, that we take the kids on a day trip to the Boston Harbor Islands,… Read More

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Famous Boston Landmarks to Light Up Blue and Orange for Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park Anniversary

Christian MerfeldMay 17, 2022

Media Advisory: 18 Boston landmarks will join the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership to celebrate the season’s grand opening [Boston] – This year, the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership celebrates the Boston Harbor Islands’ 25th anniversary as a National Park and 50th anniversary… Read More

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Celebrate 12 Years of Community, Culture, and Creativity at Eastie Week 2025

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Press | Tagged as: Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Now, Boston Lyric Opera, East Boston, East Boston YMCA, Eastie Week, Eastie Week Kickoff, Greenway, ICA, ICA Watershed, Institute of Contemporary Art, Piers Park, Piers Park Sailing Center, Zumix | July 2, 2025

Participate in two weeks of free and low-cost arts, music, and harborfront activities across East Boston.  BOSTON, Mass. – July 1, 2025 – The East Boston community and Boston Harbor Now are proud to announce the return of… Read More

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Rep. Aaron Michlewitz announced as special honoree at Boston Harbor Now’s June 12 “Spectacle on Spectacle”

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Press | Tagged as: Aaron Michlewitz, Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Boston Harbor Now, Boston waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park, HarborWalk, Kishore Varanasi, Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf, Puopolo Playground, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Rowes Wharf, Spec on Spec, Spectacle Island, Spectacle on Spectacle | June 5, 2025

Boston legislator and Chair of House Ways and Means Committee will be recognized for passionate commitment to the resiliency of our waterfront and access for all. BOSTON, June 5, 2025 – Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair… Read More

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Boston Harbor Now names co-chairs for June 12 “Spectacle on Spectacle”

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Press | Tagged as: Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Harbor Now, CannonDesign, James Miner, Leslie Doyle, Spectacle Island, Spectacle on Spectacle, The Power of Now, WS Development | May 21, 2025

WS Development’s Leslie Doyle, Cannon Design’s James Miner lead efforts for one-of–a-kind gala and harbor cruise BOSTON – As final preparations come together for Boston Harbor Now’s annual “Spectacle on Spectacle” party on Spectacle Island… Read More

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