Government

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Interview – Part II

Aaron Michlewitz is the Massachusetts State Representative for the Third Suffolk District, the Boston area that includes the North End / Waterfront, South End, Chinatown, Bay Village and parts of Beacon Hill/Downtown. This January, he was inaugurated for his first full term, having already serving for 18 months after winning the 2009 special election to Read More…

Government

Inauguration Interview with State Representative Aaron Michlewitz – Part I

Aaron Michlewitz is the Massachusetts State Representative for the Third Suffolk District, the Boston area that includes the North End / Waterfront, South End, Chinatown, Bay Village and parts of Beacon Hill/Downtown. In 2009, he won a competitive Democratic primary and special election to fill the seat left vacant by former House Speaker, Sal DiMasi. Read More…

Photos & Videos

VFW North End Post 144 Charitable Endowment Night

North End Post 144, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held its annual Charitable Endowment Night on October 21, 2010 at the Nazzaro Center. Post 144 presented donations to the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), North End Against Drugs (NEAD), Nazzaro Center, North End Community Health Clinic, Casa Monte Cassino, New England Homeless Veterans Shelter, the Saint Read More…

Government

Did You Vote on Tuesday? Probably Not.

If you voted in the North End / Waterfront during this Tuesday’s primary election, you probably did not have to wait in line. There was an extremely low turnout amid no significant local challenges. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and will not face a challenger in the November general election. Read More…

Food & Drink

State Reps Ask Governor to Appoint “Neighborhood Friendly” Licensing Board Replacement

With the retirement of Daniel Pokaski, speculation is growing regarding the replacement appointment to the Licensing Board, expected in the next month. The Governor appoints the three members of the City of Boston Licensing Board. The Board regulates food and alcohol licenses throughout the city, as well as fortune tellers, pool halls, bowling allies and Read More…

Government

Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Inteviewed By South End News

Kate Vander Wiede of the South End News interviews State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the North End, South End and areas of downtown in the 3rd Suffolk District. In another life, the Northeastern Journalism grad could have been a sports writer. But instead, Aaron Michlewitz has taken on the position of 3rd Suffolk State Representative. Read More…

Police & Fire Transportation

HazMat Trucks Back in the North End

The return of hazmat trucks to the North End on July 1st was reported by WBZ-TV last night. Click here to view the video clip.  State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz is interviewed in the piece, noting the safety concerns. “You see a truck go by, sometimes they’re blowing through red lights because they can’t stop in Read More…

Sports

Inaugural “North 2 South” Baseball Classic

On June 25th and 28th, the North End will meet the South End in the spirit of baseball through the first “North 2 South Baseball Classic.” Sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the classic will be played by the Little League All-Star teams from the North End Athletic Association and South End Baseball. Rep. Michlewitz Read More…

Community Government Police & Fire Transportation

Haz-Mat Truck Public Meeting – Wed. June 2nd, 6:30pm, Fairmont Hotel

PETRUCELLI, MICHLEWITZ, LAMATTINA INVITE THE PUBLIC TO A MEETING ON HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION Federally mandated changes to regulations that govern the transport of hazardous materials through the City of Boston have raised a number of concerns among local residents and businesses. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s Public Safety Committee will host a meeting on Read More…

Government Health & Environment

State House Passes Bill Allowing Drug Discounts

News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Third Suffolk District: House of Representatives Passes Bill Allowing Drug Discounts Promises Cost Savings to Consumers through Prescription Drug Rebates (BOSTON) – State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday in passing legislation that would allow consumers to take Read More…

Community Government

Rep. Michlewitz Votes With House Majority Favoring Casino Bill

“I am not an automatic no” was his answer during his 2009 campaign. That view was clarified yesterday when State Representative Aaron Michlewitz went on the record in support of expanded gambling in Massachusetts. Rep. Michlewitz, a Democrat representing the 3rd Suffolk District and North End resident, voted with the majority resulting in a 120-37 Read More…

Government

Supporters Turn Out for State Representative Aaron Michlewitz [Photos]

A packed house filled the NEBO Restaurant on N. Washington Street for a fundraising event to re-elect Third Suffolk District State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. To date, there have been no competing announcements for the seat that Democrat Michlewitz won in the Spring 2009 special election. Speaking in support of the State Representative was Democratic House Read More…