After leading a bill through the State House to keep open cigar bars past 2018, Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Anthony Petruccelli ran into a gubernatorial veto this week. In the North End, the bill relates to cigar bar Stanza dei Sigari, located at 292 Hanover Street. This is the second time Governor Patrick has Read More…
News from the Offices of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli: Representative Michlewitz & Senator Petruccelli lead the way in clearing Boston streets of Hazmat vehicles Boston Delegation unanimous in support of Hazmat ban State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli have taken the lead in advocating that the Read More…
At the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse on Fan Pier today, former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi was found guilty by a jury in seven of the nine counts charged against him. The most damaging counts included extortion and conspiracy to defraud citizens of honest services related to contracts awarded to Cognos, a software Read More…
From the office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: On Sunday June 26th and Tuesday June 28th the North End will meet the South End in the spirit of baseball through the Second Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic. Sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the classic will be played by the Little League All-Star teams Read More…
The controversial issue of making Hanover St. a one-way street and widening the sidewalks for alfresco dining is discussed in this excerpt from the recent Chronicle TV show. The Boston Globe highlighted the one-way traffic concept of the North End Chamber of Commerce on its front page last February. This video clip features neighborhood residents Read More…
On Saturday, May 7th, Senator John Kerry held a town hall at Fanueil Hall, moderated by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. The video below captures the introductory comments and some scenes from the event.
The North End’s State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has successfully led a bill through the House of Representatives that would negate Mayor Menino’s efforts to close Boston’s cigar bars, including Stanza dei Sigari at 292 Hanover Street. In 2008, the City of Boston had ordered the cigar bars to close by 2018 as part of the Read More…
Caffe Lil Italy, the tiny Salem St. cafe across from the Old North Church, received strong support this week from local officials at a Boston Licensing Board hearing for a new beer & wine license despite opposition from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and some residents. The North End’s City Councilor Sal Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz held a fundraiser at NEBO Restaurant this week, hosted by the famous Pallotta sisters, Carla & Christine. Since 2009, Michlewitz has represented the Third Suffolk District that includes the North End / Waterfront, where he grew up and currently resides. More information can be found at www.AaronForRep.com. Carla Pallotta, Aaron Michlewitz Read More…
Press Release from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, January 2011. Contact Blake Webber, 617-722-2488. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Files Legislation Reforming Greenway Calls for more transparency, greater role for Leadership Council State Representative Aaron Michlewitz filed legislation this month that would change the way the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy operates and how they Read More…
State Representative Aaron MichlewitzState Representative Aaron Michlewitz was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation by Speaker Robert DeLeo for the 2011-2012 Legislative Session. The transportation industry is a major sector of the Commonwealths economic vitality and transportation policies have significant impact throughout the 3rd Suffolk District. “I am truly honored to be named Read More…
This is the third and final part of an interview with Democratic State Representative Aaron Michlewitz for the Third Suffolk District. In this part, we talk about education and schools, potential new development in the neighborhood, initiatives for Hanover and Cross Streets and his working relationship with Councilor LaMattina and Senator Petruccelli. Use these links Read More…