At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA members discussed reform proposals for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the management of the Greenway parks. Invited guests State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) and former chair of the Greenway Gardens, Diane Valle, presented two legislative efforts currently pending in Read More…
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Photos: State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Holds Fundraiser at NEBO
The North End’s State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, from the 3rd Suffolk District held a fundraiser on April 10, 2012 at NEBO on N. Washington St. with friends, supporters and a number of political colleagues.
FastFrame Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting
The official ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening for FastFrame at 116 Lewis Wharf was held last week. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor John Connolly participated in the event with owner, Peter Crossley. A number of neighborhood residents showed up for some refreshments which also featured a painting raffle. North End Artist, Michael Dean, donated Read More…
Saying Thank You to Bernie O’Rourke, Longtime Captain of BPD District A-1
Community members from the North End and throughout Downtown Boston came out to recognize and thank Bernie O’Rourke this week, longtime Captain serving 18 years at Boston Police District A-1 and recently promoted to Deputy Superintendent. Captain Tom Lee will take over the role at District A-1 as O’Rourke moves to BPD Headquarters. State Rep. Read More…
FastFrame Ribbon Cutting Event at Lewis Wharf
A ribbon cutting will be held at FastFrame, 116 Lewis Wharf on Wednesday, March 28th from 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. Come meet your neighbors and enter for a chance to win a framed print by North End artist Michael Dean. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz will also be on hand for the ceremony. View Read More…
Local Legislators Meets with Special Ed School Members at COMPASS School
Photo: (Left to Right) – Rep. Michlewitz, Sen. Petruccelli, Rep. Forry, Beth Labbe – COMPASS School Principal, John Lydon, Exec. Director COMPASS, Sen. Chang-Diaz, Rep. Walsh and Sen. Hart at maaps’ Legislative Meeting on Monday at the COMPASS School in Dorchester. Legislators from Boston attended a meeting this week at COMPASS School in Dorchester to Read More…
Video: Greenway Conservancy Reform Bill Discussed at State House Public Hearing
Video: The State’s Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on March 12, 2012 regarding proposed legislation, An Act Relative to the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. (More on the bill here.) Testifying at the hearing was the sponsor of the proposed legislation State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (00:45) followed by the Greenway Conservancy Board Read More…
Fox TV Interviews Rep. Aaron Michlewitz on Proposed Greenway Conservancy Legislation
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz appeared on Fox TV today to answer questions about his proposed legislation to continue funding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy “with strings attached.” Watch the video interview embedded or at the Fox TV Boston website. A public hearing is scheduled on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm on this Read More…
Aaron Michlewitz Named Legislator of the Year by Jewish Community Relations Council
The Jewish Community Relations Council announced that it is awarding its annual Legislative Achievement Award to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. “We are thrilled to honor Representative Aaron Michlewitz with our Legislative Achievement Award” said Jeremy Burton, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in a press release. “Representative Michlewitz has been a consistent and Read More…
Councilors Arroyo, Ross to Hold Hearing on Noisy Nighttime Trash Collection
Councilors Arroyo, Ross to Hold Hearing on Noisy Nighttime Trash Collection — Home Rule Petition Would Allow City to Regulate Commercial Trash Pick Up — On Monday, February 27, 2012, the Boston City Council Committee on Government Operations will hold a hearing on regulating commercial trash collection times. Currently, garbage trucks collecting trash in the Read More…
“Skate Date” Brings Out Hundreds to Steriti Skating Rink to Benefit North End Against Drugs
The Steriti skating rink on Commercial St. was packed with families and friends to enjoy a day of skating fun and support North End Against Drugs. In addition to public skating, several neighborhood organizations set up informational tables including NEAA – North End Athletic Association, NEWNC – North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Paul Revere Read More…
The Axe Comes Down: State Plans To Pull All Funding From Greenway Conservancy
The State’s regulator and owner of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway parks, MassDOT, issued a strident and clear set of conditions to the Greenway Conservancy as part of a lease extension coming up in 2014. MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey reminds the Conservancy that it was always supposed to be self-sustaining through private funds. Instead, Read More…