Short-term rentals such as AirBnB, HomeAway, and Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) have been a controversial topic in the North End / Waterfront for quite some time. North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups have been increasingly confronted with zoning variances that often support the creation of new units, potentially designed to be for short-term use, Read More…
Resident associations across the city are discussing how to balance and monitor short-term rentals, such as AirBnb, within their neighborhoods. Arturo Gossage from the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations (ADCO) spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their July meeting regarding the current state of short-term rentals in downtown. Legislation is pending Read More…
Aaron Michlewitz, Maria Lanza, and the Neighborhood Council’s President, John Pregmon provided updates at the Neighborhood Council meeting on July 10th, 2017. Use the timeline to jump to specific areas of interest in the video. (00:00) John Pregmon – Neighborhood Council President Marquis, the new owners of the North End Nursing Home, will come to Read More…
The two North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups disagreed on whether to support or oppose a zoning variance request for a residential expansion project at 32 Charter Street. In both meetings, residents questioned whether the unit is being setup for short-term rental use, such as AirBnb. Chris Olson and his attorney, William Ferullo, made their Read More…
Things to know for Monday: Events for Monday, July 10th 6:30pm MSL Pilates Bootcamp on the Greenway (Hanover & Cross Streets) Trainer Ali Baldassare leads you through her signature Pilates Fusion Bootcamp class while a live DJ spins the hottest beats to create a unique and motivating environment! More information. 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. There Read More…
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…
At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), City Councilor Sal LaMattina spoke about Boston’s upcoming proposal to regulate AirBnb, VRBO and other short-term rental companies in the city. LaMattina said his goal is to limit investor properties that use AirBnb as a primary income source. The Councilor supports short term rentals in Read More…
This hearing is scheduled for December 12, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Boston City Hall, in the 5th Floor City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend and testify at the hearing. District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina (North End, East Boston, Charlestown) and District 3 Councilor Frank Baker (Dorchester) called for a hearing at 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…
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…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz held a discussion regarding pending legislation at the March meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Michlewitz represents the 3rd Suffolk District in Massachusetts including the Boston neighborhoods of the North End / Waterfront, West End, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, Bay Village, Leather District and much of the South Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz updated the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) this week on his legislative agenda for the 2015 term. Michlewitz represents the 3rd Suffolk District in Massachusetts including the Boston neighborhoods of the North End / Waterfront, West End, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, Bay Village, Leather District and much of Read More…