March 2026 Meeting
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 23
Summary
The meeting, chaired by President Marc Margulies, covered updates on public safety, upcoming events and climate resiliency efforts.
Officer Mustacchio from Boston Police Department District A-1reported that there have been no major incidents in the Wharf District, with overall crime decreasing and police presence significantly increasing. The sign preventing illegal left turns into the Seaport has been reinstalled, and a representative from the mayor’s office will attend the next meeting to discuss traffic impacts related to Sail Boston.
Rhonda Kallman from the Boston Harbor Distillery shared that this spring, the Boston Harbor Distillery’s beverage garden will be opened on the Greenway on May 26. The beverage garden will feature cocktails, craft beer and wine as well as mocktails and snacks from local food companies. Cheryl Delgreco of the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Association discussed ongoing advocacy efforts, climate resiliency initiatives in partnership with the WDC, and upcoming developments such as the North End Historical Museum opening in June 2026.
Marc Margulies announced that the WDC Resiliency Plan has been chosen as one of the top 5 winners of the American Council of Engineering Companies / Massachusetts Engineering Excellence Awards competition.
Joe Christo of Stone Living Lab highlighted efforts to advance climate adaptation and coastal resilience through community-driven research and education, including free public resources and programs. Jenny Harding from Faneuil Hall Marketplace gave updates on the public art exhibits, a Native American photography series and the opening of the Malibu Barbie Café in April.
A proposal for a new restaurant and lounge at 125 Broad Street, featuring American and Italian cuisine and a speakeasy-style space, remains under review with a postponed vote. Plans for a boutique hotel at 400 Atlantic Avenue are moving forward, with construction expected to begin at the end of 2026.
Neighborhood updates included the return of the Love Your Block program this spring and the formation of a North End senior coalition. Boston Community Choice Electricity provided an overview of its program offering flexible, locally controlled renewable energy options.
Additional WDC updates included ongoing research into waterfront property ownership to support strategic planning and a climate-focused kiosk project that will install five educational displays throughout the district from early May through November.
