Community Government Transportation

State Looks to Study North End Public Marina Behind Skating Rink on Commercial Street

The State will study the costs and benefits of a public marina in the North End / Waterfront, according to pending legislation introduced by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. The specific location for the recreational facility is adjacent to Commercial Street behind Steriti Memorial Skating Rink and the Prince Street Park tennis courts. The property is Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Government Schools

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Takes Part in St. John School’s K4B “Royal Reader” Program

St. John School continued their Royal Reader Program with State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joining Ms. Daniella Frattaroli’s K4B class on Thursday, January 30th.  Aaron read the story “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein to the students. “Our students were very excited to have State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz come into our class and read them a Read More…

Community Sports

Stephen’s Run Presents Donation to New England Center for Homeless Veterans

Organizers from the first Stephen’s Run 5K Road Race presented a $5,000 donation check on Tuesday to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Accepting the check was NECHV President and CEO Andrew McCawley with Boston Commissioner of Veterans Services, Francisco Urena. Representing Stephen’s Run was State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Matthew Imbergamo, Sandra Harcourt and Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Health & Environment Photos & Videos

Christmas Tree Celebration at Top of Hanover Street in North End [Photos]

Christmas came to the Gateway of the North End at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree celebration featuring Santa, carolers and refreshments. The North End Beautification Committee sponsored the event for the third year. Hot chocolate and cookies were donated by Caffe Paradiso. The tree and decorations were funded by the Read More…

Community Government Photos & Videos

Video: Town Hall With State Elected Officials, Senator Petruccelli and Representative Michlewitz

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zxwNMM4hfs] The two elected State officials that represent the North End / Waterfront area held a Town Hall-style meeting this week at the Nazzaro Community Center. State Senator Anthony Pettruccelli and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz gave some introductory remarks about their legislative priorities and then dived into more local community issues through questions from Read More…

Event Notices Government

State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz to Hold Town Hall Style Meeting

News from the Office of Senator Anthony Petruccelli and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: In an effort to more effectively reach out to their constituents, Senator Anthony Petruccelli and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz are welcoming members of the community to join them in a Town Hall style evening geared towards conversations addressing pressing community matters, neighborhood Read More…

Government

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz to receive Award from Greater Boston Food Bank

News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: State Representative Aaron Michlewitz will be receiving the Public Advocate of the Year Award from the Greater Boston Food Bank this Saturday, October 5th. The award recognizes public officials who exemplify a strong commitment and dedication to the Greater Boston Food Bank and to ending hunger. Read More…

Community

ABCD North End / West End NSC Thanks “Buona Sera” Fundraising Supporters

The ABCD North End/West End NSC (NE/WE NSC) wanted to honor all those who made their June fundraiser a success. They continued the fun on the rooftop of their location at the site of the former Michelangelo School, which currently houses the senior center and 71 units of HUD 202 housing and is home to Read More…

Government Police & Fire

Charlotte Golar Richie Speaks at North End’s Copp’s Hill Terrace to Highlight Violence Against Women in Boston Neighborhoods

Raising the profile issue of assaults against women in Boston neighborhoods, mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie held a public event in the North End on Wednesday at Slide Park on Copp’s Hill Terrace. Standing with the North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewtiz, Richie spoke about violence in neighborhoods with a focus on community policing, gun Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink Photos & Videos

Evolution of the North End Neighborhood (WGBH Greater Boston Video)

For decades, the North End was a world apart, an isolated enclave whose streets felt more like a town in Italy than a neighborhood in Boston. But now, thanks to the end of the Big Dig construction and the push of gentrification, the old North End may soon be an old memory. Profiling the changing Read More…