Representative Aaron Michlewitz has filed nearly two dozen bills covering a wide range of issues to be considered this year by the Massachusetts State Legislature. Michlewitz represents the 3rd Suffolk District representing the North End, South End and parts of Downtown Boston. In an effort to increase transparency for Boston’s Summer Olympics 2024 bid, Michlewitz joined with Rep. Michael Read More…
A new bill by State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and RoseLee Vincent would introduce the strictest regulations in the country for short-term rentals by companies such as AirBnb, Homeaway and Flipkey. Both Democrats, Michlewitz represents the North End, South End and parts of downtown Boston while Vincent hails from Revere. The legislation, if passed, would legalize the gray-area Read More…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina (District A-1; North End, Charlestown & East Boston) gave a New Year’s update on city affairs at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Most of Councilor LaMattina’s update related to the impact of home-sharing services, such as AirBnb, in Boston’s neighborhoods. The councilor believes there are Read More…
Everyone wants to experience living in the bustling and historic North End. With local hotels charging over $300 for a weekend nights stay, many tourists and visitors have turned to online services such as Airbnb for short-term rentals. On a busy night, there can be dozens of these temporary tenants renting apartments in the neighborhood. The success of Airbnb has spurred other similar websites and mobile phone apps such Read More…