Expressing their support for earned sick time (Question 4) State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined workers, business owners, community leaders and grass roots volunteers at the North End Community Health Center on Hanover Street to canvass to ensure hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts families can receive this benefit. “Question 4 would guarantee every worker in Massachusetts Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected a new slate of officers for the 2014-2015 term at its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Outgoing NEWRA President, Jim Salini, introduced each of the nominees who made brief statements. With no opposing nominations, the new executives were unanimously elected by voice vote. All NEWRA officers are Read More…
A meet and greet with Maura Healey brought dozens to The Living Room on Monday night. Healey is a Charlestown resident, former state prosecutor and the Democratic Candidate for Attorney General. If elected, she would also be the first openly gay attorney general in the nation. The event was hosted by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End, Downtown, South End) along with other residents from Read More…
North End’s own Nicholas Verrocchi and his Suffolk University classmate Kara Nyman, daughter of State Representative Rhonda Nyman, have created a social media campaign to spread awareness about the importance of voting and the electoral process. The campaign came about through Suffolk University’s Government Class, elections and voting, under the leadership of Professor Rachael Cobb. Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a debate regarding Question 2 on the November 4, 2014 ballot regarding Expanding the Beverage Container Deposit Law, often referred to as the Bottle Bill. A Yes vote would expand the existing bottle bill from sodas and carbonated beverages to also require the 5 cent deposit on Read More…
The gubernatorial primary is Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and polls are open from 7am-8pm. Democratic Governor Candidates Don Berwick Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Republican Governor Candidate Charlie Baker Mark Fisher There are also competitive races for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Treasurer, Sheriff and Register of Probate that will also be on the ballot. Voting, Read More…
The annual North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council election was held on Saturday, May 17th at the Nazzaro Center. With seven candidates on the official ballot aiming for one of the six open seats, voting was open to North End residents from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and shortly after 3pm the total votes were Read More…
Don’t forget to vote on Saturday, 10-2! The ballot has been announced for the 2014 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council election, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. There are seven candidates running for six open seats on NEWNC, each with a 2-year Read More…
As the May 17th election approaches, the seven residents on the ballot running for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) were invited to submit statements with their background and reasons for seeking one of the six open seats. Videos are from a Candidates Forum on May 12th. NEWNC Candidate: Jessica Dello Russo, #6 on Read More…
As the May 17th election approaches, the seven residents running for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) were invited to submit statements with their background and reasons for seeking one of the six open seats. Videos are from a Candidates Forum on May 12th. All North End / Waterfront residents, 18 or older, may Read More…
As the May 17th election approaches, the seven residents running for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) were invited to submit statements with their background and reasons for seeking one of the six open seats. Videos are from a Candidates Forum on May 12th. All North End / Waterfront residents, 18 or older, may Read More…
As the May 17th election approaches, the seven residents running for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) were invited to submit statements with their background and reasons for seeking one of the six open seats. Videos are from a Candidates Forum on May 12th. All North End / Waterfront residents, 18 or older, may vote Read More…