Governor Deval Patrick signed the Green Ticket bill into law bringing new trash disposal compliance mechanisms closer to reality. Currently, if the city wants to issue a citation to property owner for a trash violation they have no authority to collect on the fines they hand out. With the ‘Green Ticket Bill’ these unpaid citations Read More…
Government
Rep. Michlewitz Writes Op-Ed on Maiden Speech
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the 3rd Suffolk District including the North End/Waterfront where he resides, wrote an op-ed in this week’s South End News, titled Why the Green Ticket Bill Was Worthy of a Maiden Speech. “Tradition is a big part of the House of Representatives … From the way members address each Read More…
Uncovering the BRA’s “Money Machine”
CommonWealth Magazine’s Bruce Mohl and Fox 25 Undercover issued a special report on perpetual “resale payments” made to the Boston Redevelopment Authority from condo sales at Flagship Wharf and other Boston developments on property once owned by the city. “I estimate they (the BRA) have made $4.5 million in payments out of this building, and Read More…
Boston City Council Committees
The Boston City Council announced its 2010 committees. Councilor Sal LaMattina represents District 1 (which includes the North End/Waterfront), and is Chair of the City Neighborhood Services & Veterans Affairs, a position he held last term as well. He also sits on the following committees: Humanities & Tourism, Economic Development & Planning, Education, Environment & Read More…
Part IV – LaMattina on Hanover St., Technology & “A Day in the Life”
This is the fourth and last in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. Click here to read Read More…
North End/Waterfront Favored the Democrat, But By Less Than Expected
The North End/Waterfront neighborhood favored Democrat Martha Coakley with 54% of the vote compared to 45% for Republican winner Scott Brown in the special election for U.S. Senate last Tuesday. But this result shows a significant shift to the Republican ticket compared to previous elections. Here is a breakdown of the North End/Waterfront statistics: Votes Read More…
Video of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz’s Maiden Speech on the Green Ticket Bill
In his maiden speech in front of the House, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, supported the House Bill 3588, known as the “Green Ticket Bill.” Each new member of the House legislature chooses a bill on which to make their “maiden” speech, often on an issue of importance to them and their community. Michlewitz, a Democrat Read More…
Don’t Forget to Vote on Tuesday!
NorthEndWaterfront.com uges residents to get out and vote on Tuesday, January 19, in the Special Election to fill the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts recently vacated by the late Massachusetts US Senator Ted Kennedy. Here are the polling locations serving most NorthEnd/Waterfront residents: Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennett Street Christopher Columbus, Elderly Housing, 145 Read More…
Tax Officials Present to NEWRA
City tax officials presented at the January 14th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting regarding the recent increase in the property tax. Representing the City’s assessing department were John Tagliatella and Richard Cohen. The department recently revalued 146,000 parcels including 56,000 condos as it does once every three years. The assessment of property was driven Read More…
Scott Brown Rally in North End with Rudy Giuliani
Former NYC Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, campaigned for Scott Brown today with a rally and walk through the North End. Several hundred folks showed up at the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) for the rally and the group was also seen walking down Hanover Street. (View the Herald and Globe reports on the event.) The special election Read More…
Green Ticket Bill Passes House; Michlewitz Gives Maiden Speech
House Bill 3588, known as the Green Ticket Bill, passed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Thursday by a vote of 143-1. The bill now goes to the State Senate, where it appears to also have broad support. The Green Ticket Bill adds some teeth to tickets issued by Code Enforcement for violations of Read More…