Navy Yard Tall Shio Boston Building Permit for 1 East Pier Drive Boston

Victor Popp, PE filed this request with the Massachusetts Port Authority of Massachusetts.
Tracking #

143582-07654522
Submitted March 28, 2023
Status
Completed

From: Victor Popp, PE

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Navy Yard Tall Shio Boston Building Permit for 1 East Pier Drive Boston

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Hi,
I would like to get information on a Boston restaurant named the Tall Ship Boston (the Caledonia) which was opened on 1 East Pier Drive, in Boston, MA.
I believe that Pier is owned by the Massachusetts Port Authority, but it may also be under the jurisdiction of the US Coast Guard, as well since the restaurant is afloat in Boston Harbor, and because it has a gangway.
The developer/owner of the Restaurant is Charles Lamer, and his name is on some of the City Permits. His company is called Navy Yard Hospitality, I believe.
I am interested in knowing if Massport has had any jurisdiction over the development of that site, including the gangway to the ship.
The City of Boston’s Inspectional Services said it was not under their jurisdiction, and suggested I contact your office.
I also know that the Project was done under the regulations for Massachusetts (Chapter 91). I am interested in any architectural drawings, Permit applications and Permits related to the gangway leading from the Pier up to the ship.
Please let me know if this is in your jurisdiction, and how I can get access to the building permit documents for that restaurant.
Thank You,
Victor A. Popp, PE

VPOPP Inc.
75 Gardner St.; Hingham, MA 02043
781-875-1085 Office
781-264-7769 Cell Phone

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Victor Popp, PE

From: Massachusetts Port Authority

Subject: Tall Ship Boston - Caledonia

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Dear Mr. Popp,

Please see attached response to your request.

Roberta

Roberta Goto
Associate Chief Legal Counsel
617-568-3149 Direct Dial
781-808-8172 Mobile
RGoto@massport.com<mailto:RGoto@massport.com>

[Massport]
Massachusetts Port Authority
One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S
East Boston, MA 02128

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