The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is looking at offering a license for kayaking or canoeing vendors on the Little Mystic Channel boat ramp, as well as at the Navy Yard. The request for a new RFP appears on…
Author: Seth Daniel
Charlestown Historical Society Activating under New President
New Charlestown Historical Society President Julie Hall said she’s not quite ready to dress up as a re-enactor, but admitted that day may come sooner than later as the 15-year Charlestown resident gets comfortable behind the reins of the Town’s…
ISD Orders BPDA to Tear down or Fix Building 108
Building 108 – known as Power Plant – in the Navy Yard had its recent demolition announcement hastened via a violation issued by ISD in February. After an inspection in early February, ISD wrote the BPDA a violation for the…
Long-anticipated Investigators Found a Culture of Secrecy, Failure To Follow Policies for Steve Wynn Complaints
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unveiled its long-anticipated investigation of Wynn Resorts and Encore Boston Harbor and reported they found a company culture that did not follow policies when allegations were made against former CEO Steve Wynn, and also used…
New Tenants, Changes to Bunker Hill Mall to Be Announced Soon
The boarded-up front of Papa Gino’s restaurant in the Bunker Hill Mall was enough to signal some big changes on the way for most Charlestown residents – as was the brown paper in the windows of the Citizen’s Bank. Those…
CNC Calls for Respect from City Leaders; Needs Interest from the Community
The Charlestown Neighborhood Council (CNC) met on Tuesday night in what was a quiet agenda, but much was said about garnering more respect from City leaders and more interest from the community. Chief of the list of recent indignities was…
Encore Unveils Reservation System for Rooms, Suites
Looking for an overnight at the new Encore Boston Harbor? Better pack the savings account. After a review by the Independent, rooms for an overnight, weekend stay in July begin at $825 a night for the Premier King room, and…
Encore Boston Harbor Said to Have Handled Two Harassments Well
During the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) hearing into Wynn’s suitability on Tuesday morning, it was revealed that two sexual harassment complaints had been leveled against an executive at the Everett office in 2017 and 2018. Attorney Denise Murphy, a Boston…
Coming down – Demolition of Power Plant Building to Start This Year
After years of discussion, the Navy Yard Power Plant (Building 108) will soon be demolished – albeit very carefully – said Devin Quirk of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). The BPDA sought a contract with Weston and Sampson…
Tall Ship Restaurant Ready for Summer Activation in Navy Yard
The trio responsible for bringing the Tall Ship restaurant to Dry Dock 2 this summer is excited to be able to activate the Navy Yard with a traditional boat, and is in the process of bringing that boat to the…