The Mattapoisett Boatyard is nearing completion of a new facility after a devastating fire in August 2022. The new 80-by-130-foot building will house all boatyard operations under one roof.

Known throughout the maritime community, Harold Burnham has made a name for himself as a boat designer, shipwright, sail maker and historian. Michaela Johnson heads to Harold's shop in Essex for an ...

We took a tour to check it out. Our docent was Steve Gersten, a retired trader and architecture buff. Here's what we learned.