Real Estate

Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Calls for University Housing as Part of Government Center Garage Redevelopment Project

In a letter of support regarding the proposed Government Center Garage Redevelopment, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz is suggesting that a portion of the project be dedicated to a student residence dormitory for a local college or university. The issue of college student housing in downtown Boston has long been a hot button community issue. College Read More…

Government Sports

4th Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic Ceremony [Photos]

The opening ceremonies were held on Monday night for the 4th Annual North2South Baseball Classic, sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. The North End game had to be called off early because of rain and lightning. The series will resume on Wednesday at Peter’s Park in the South End. This baseball exchange, consists of two Read More…

Government Schools

Photo of the Day: Eliot School’s Kindergarten Tours the State House

Ms. Hutchins’ Kindergarten class from the North End’s Eliot School received a behind the scenes tour on Monday morning of the Massachusetts State House from State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Pettruccelli. There was also this great view from the top!

Government Photos & Videos

City Councilor At-Large Candidate, Michelle Wu, Introduced to North End at Stanza dei Sigari Event [Photos / Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zzognu9Z2k] State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Democratic Ward 3 Chair Jason Aluia hosted a “meet and greet” event to introduce Michelle Wu to the North End community. Wu is running for one of the four City Councilor At Large seats in this year’s city election. The event was held on Tuesday evening, June 11, Read More…

Government Photos & Videos

Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Hosts “Meet and Greet” Event in North End for Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Golar Richie

The North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted a “meet and greet” event on Sunday afternoon in support of Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Golar Richie. Michlewitz has strongly endorsed Richie and spoke about why he chose to back her candidacy in the crowded field to follow Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Emphasizing schools, housing/development and public safety, Read More…

Government Sports

4th Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic Set for June 24th and June 26th

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has announced his sponsorship of the 4th Annual North2South Baseball Classic with the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) & South End Baseball. Game 1 will be held in the North End on Monday, June 24th at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. and Game 2 in the South End (Peter’s Park) on Wednesday, Read More…

Community

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park & Sunstone Investors Plant New Dwarf Crabapple Trees [Slideshow]

The all-volunteer Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted a Monday morning ceremony to plant two new dwarf crabapple trees in the park. The trees were planted at the southwest entrance of the park, close to Quincy Market, replacing trees lost during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The new trees are fully funded by Sunstone Hotel Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Paul Revere’s Ride Re-enacted in Boston’s North End for 2013 Patriot’s Day [Photos]

  Today is Patriots Day, a day that reflects the freedom Boston has celebrated throughout its history. Boston is a tough and resilient town and so are its people. — President Obama, April 15, 2013 Hours before the explosions at the Boston Marathon, a much calmer and more celebratory event took place on the 2013 Read More…

Government Photos & Videos

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Packs The Living Room For Annual Fundraiser [Photos]

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz held a fundraiser on Tuesday night at The Living Room in the North End / Waterfront with friends, supporters and a “who’s who” of political colleagues. The venue is a change from previous years at NEBO Restaurant, that recently moved out of the neighborhood. Since 2009, Michlewitz has represented the Third Read More…

Community Sports

Meeting Helps Plan for Extending Seasonal Use of Steriti Skating Rink

A small, but dedicated group of parents and individuals joined with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) at a Tuesday meeting to work on a plan that would extend the seasonal use of the North End’s Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street. The issue reached a head at Read More…

Community Sports

Residents Advocate for Extending Season of Steriti Skating Rink & Indoor Bocce Courts [Video]

A large group of North End and Downtown Boston residents showed up at Monday’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to lobby for keeping open the Steriti Rink beyond the winter season. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has been working on behalf of the group with the Department of Conservation and Recreation Read More…

Government

State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Appointed Chair of the Joint Committee of Public Service

As he nears almost four years in the State legislature, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) has been appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee of Public Service by Speaker Robert DeLeo. “It is truly an honor to be named Chairman of the Public Service Committee. I am excited to start working with the members of the Read More…