Fish and Farm Market every Saturday at Boston Fish Pier!
In partnership with Mass Farmers Markets, Massport is running the “Fish & Farm Market” every Saturday from 11-3 at the Boston Fish Pier.
Market vendors are featuring some of Boston’s best seafood companies, including those based at the Boston Fish Pier, alongside a complementary mix of vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, specialty products, and more.
It will run through October 26 and feature a number of our seafood tenants along with other food vendors.
Fish & Farm Market
The Boston Fish Pier – East Parking Lot
212 Northern Avenue
Every Saturday from June 22 through October 26
11 am to 3 pm
For more information, please visit www.massfarmersmarkets.org/fishandfarmmarket or follow
them on social media at @fishandfarmmarket.
Summer Street Pilot Program ends - bus lane Is eliminated
The Summer Street Pilot Program has ended and the traffic lanes will revert to what they were before the test program began.
In the end, the time saved for the buses was measured in only seconds and the Boston Transportation Department decided that was not enough improvement to disrupt the car traffic on the busy road.
The BTD heard from many drivers who were not happy with the greatly increased traffic times and reduction of flow on Summer Street.
Seaport Smalls running through October 12!
Come join the fun at Boston Seaport's children's programming series, Seaport Smalls: Free Fun for your Tiny Crew.
It is all happening on Saturdays, from 10AM-11AM outdoors at The Rocks at 111 Harbor Way, for a rotating selection of free children's programming for ages 0-8 years old. The programming partners include Bonaparte Magic with magic, Little Groove Music, music for kids, Curious Creatures for live animal education, and Family Yoga with Emily Haight Yoga. Refreshments will be available for purchase at Blue Bottle Coffee.
Convenient parking can be found at the 111 Harbor Way Garage.
Please be sure to register on Eventbrite to receive program updates & schedule changes.
MRK8 Run for Martin's Foundation on Sunday, October 13
The 7th Annual MR8K will be run on a 5-mile course through the Seaport starting at Martin’s Park, winding through the Seaport District, and ending at Cisco Brewers.
Post-race family friendly activities include food, music, prizes, and more. As the signature event for the Martin Richard Foundation, the MR8K builds community spirit while raising funds to support the mission of the foundaton. The event is open to runners, walkers, duos, para-athletes, and people of all ages.
Please be aware that there will be road closures from 9:30 - 11am.
For more information please go to:
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/91213/7th-annual-mr8k
Seaport as Possible 'Open Container Social Zone'
Per Saraya Wintersmith, reporting for WGBH:
Boston may soon have a proposal to designate several areas in the city as zones for open alcohol consumption like those allowed along the Las Vegas Strip or in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
The areas — known in other cities as “social districts,” “open container districts” or “sip and strolls” — are designated zones where people can purchase alcoholic drinks from restaurants and bars and consume them outdoors. Supporters say these zones provide a boost for local businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan, Minnesota and North Carolina have each experimented with of the so-called social zones.
“That is something we are actively thinking through, building out, and [we] look forward to presenting some ideas to the community,” said Corean Reynolds, Boston’s director of nightlife economy.
“I think there are neighborhoods that have naturally created that sense of vibrancy,” she said, pointing to Allston-Brighton, Fenway-Kenmore, Downtown Boston, the North End and the Seaport. “So, we have zones where you can definitely go and have a great extended night out and discover the city in new ways, but defining that a little bit more will definitely happen.”
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Mr H. Now Open in the Seaport
Mr. H is the newest restaurant to join the growing Seaport scene!
It is described as a modern Chinese restaurant that weaves a sophisticated reverence for the cuisines of mainland China & Taiwan with the vibrant, intimate energy of a Shanghainese cocktail lounge. Nestled in the heart of Boston’s buzziest neighbourhood, Mr. H is a sanctuary of intimacy and elegance, offering a refined dining experience that captivates both day and night.
Located at 225 Northern Avenue, they are open from 4pm to 2am seven days a week.
Northern Avenue Bridge Update
Don't expect to see a new bridge for a decade or so! Although in this case there are sound reasons. The project has been set back by the Army Corps of Engineers coming in to do a study on whether a floodgate could be placed at the opening to the Fort Point Channel. Ten percent of all stormwater in Boston drains into that Channel. When there is a high tide coupled with a large storm, flooding is caused in the surrounding areas because the stormwater drainpipes exiting into Fort Point Channel are lower than the high tide height of the Channel. A floodgate plan would close the gate at low tide when there is anticipation of a high tide storm. The result would be that the stormwater can drain into Fort Point Channel and then be released into Boston Harbor after the storm, with a lowering tide. The first question that the Corps will answer is whether this is a feasible and worthwhile project. After that, if the answer is in the affirmative, a study will be done to see if the floodgate could be incorporated into the Northern Avenue Bridge design. This is a multi-year study and project with a current price tag close to $1 billion.
Barking Crab Expansion
The Barking Crab restaurant is looking to bring in a floating barge to increase their seating. We understand their request but are also concerned with what this means for the channel, nearby moorings and access through the waterway. We are continuing to monitor the review and approval process.
