A new legislative proposal by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz would enforce a three-tier regulation on properties being rented on a short-term basis through online portals such as AirBnB, HomeAway, and Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO). This issue first arose two years ago when, driven by neighborhood questions and concerns, State Reps Aaron Michlewitz and RoseLee Vincent proposed Read More…
The North End’s elected State officials were sworn in on Wednesday, January 4th as the new legislative session gets underway at the Massachusetts State House. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz took the oath for the 5th time in the House of Representatives. Rep. Michlewitz is a lifelong North End resident representing the Third Suffolk District, comprised primarily of the Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz spoke at the November 10, 2016 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), congratulating new NEWRA President Mary McGee who was presiding over her first meeting. Running unopposed on Election Day, Rep. Michlewitz will start his fourth 2-year term in the State House of Representatives. Wearing a sling for Read More…
Governor Charlie Baker and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz toured the Coast Guard base this week.The Representative and Governor were briefed on security planning by Capt. Claudia Gelzer, Captain of the Port of Boston and commander of Sector Boston. Coast Guard officers gave the group a look inside the Command Center where all of their security, search and rescue Read More…
These last few days of the State’s legislative session saw a flurry of activity, with several legislative items having local impact. We caught up with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz for a rundown on issues that could impact the neighborhood. Michlewitz represents the Third Suffolk District including the North End / Waterfront, South End and parts of Read More…
Congratulations to the North End’s own State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and his beautiful fiancée, Maria Puopolo, on their recent engagement. During a visit to New York City, Aaron popped the question in scenic Bryant Park and she said yes! Rep. Michlewitz, born and raised in the North End, started representing the neighborhood in the State House as Read More…
On Monday June 27th, the North End met the South End in the spirit of baseball through the 7th Annual ‘North 2 South Baseball Classic’. Sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the classic was played by the Little League All-Star teams from the North End Athletic Association and South End Baseball. New this year, the North 2 South Baseball Read More…
On Monday June 27th and Wednesday June 29th the North End will meet the South End in the spirit of baseball through the 7th Annual ‘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 Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz addressed attendees at the June 9th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding the expected closing of the North End Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Michlewitz expresses his initial thoughts on the effort to stop or delay the sale by Partners Healthcare, assist current nursing home residents and his expectations for the property Read More…
It was Sunday Funday at the first North End Cornhole Classic, hosted by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. The fundraiser brought out hundreds to support the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). The tournament was sold out with over 60 teams playing outside on the patio of The Living Read More…
The Massachusetts House of Representatives approved the state’s $39.5 billion budget last week. Focus programs in the budget include enhanced support for early education and programs for those battling addition and homelessness. Funding was expanded for Kindergarten Expansion Grants with additional local aid to cities and towns by $15 million. Funding was also increased for Read More…
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz treated the North End Knights basketball team to Galleria Umberto’s famous pizza before they headed off to the Regional Championships. Wishing the St. Leonard’s Knights best of luck this weekend as they head down to Bridgeport, Conn. for CYO Regionals. They already made us proud by winning the state title and sticking Read More…