Community Government

State Rep. Durant Urges MassDOT to “Wean” Greenway Conservancy from State Funds

Following Tuesday’s meeting by the Greenway Conservancy with their 5-year plan, State Representative Peter Durant (R-Spencer) issued the following letter to their regulator and landowner, Mass. Department of Transportation. MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey has stated his intention to wean the Conservancy from public funding within five years. The associated press release, shown below, notes the Read More…

Community Government

House Passes Legislation for Greenway Conservancy Reform; Adds Neighborhood Representation

The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a major legislative amendment on Wednesday that would significantly change the governance structure of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. Should the Senate and Governor’s office also approve, the legislation would require a higher level of transparency by the private, non-profit operator of the public parks as well Read More…

Community Government Photos & Videos

Greenway Legislative Reform Proposals Discussed at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Meeting

At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA members discussed reform proposals for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the management of the Greenway parks. Invited guests State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) and former chair of the Greenway Gardens, Diane Valle, presented two legislative efforts currently pending in Read More…

Community Government Photos & Videos

Video: Greenway Conservancy Reform Bill Discussed at State House Public Hearing

Video: The State’s Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on March 12, 2012 regarding proposed legislation, An Act Relative to the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. (More on the bill here.) Testifying at the hearing was the sponsor of the proposed legislation State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (00:45) followed by the Greenway Conservancy Board Read More…

Government

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Appointed Chairman of Election Laws Committee

News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: State Representative Aaron Michlewitz was appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee on Election by Speaker Robert DeLeo on Tuesday. “I am truly honored to be named Chairman of the Election Laws Committee. I am excited to start working with the committee and to take on this Read More…

Community Government Real Estate

Shadow Bill, “An Act Protecting Sunlight in Certain Parks,” Debated at State House Hearing

  The “Shadow Bill,” formally known as Massachusetts House Bill 1169, was debated at the State House this week with many interested parties weighing in on the proposed legislation to keep some public parks in the sun. In general, neighborhood and park groups favor the legislation while developers oppose the bill that would inhibit high-rise Read More…

Government

Redistricting Proposal Results in Little Change for North End / Waterfront House and Senate Districts

A committee of Massachusetts legislators has proposed new district lines for House and Senate representation based on shifts in population and an increase in minority populations. Changes here in the North End / Waterfront are minor with the neighborhood continuing to stay entirely in the House 3rd Suffolk District and Senate First Suffolk and Middlesex Read More…

Police & Fire Transportation

Boston Delegation of State Legislators Issue Letter Unanimously Supporting HazMat Truck Ban

News from the Offices of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli: Representative Michlewitz & Senator Petruccelli lead the way in clearing Boston streets of Hazmat vehicles Boston Delegation unanimous in support of Hazmat ban    State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli have taken the lead in advocating that the Read More…

Community Government

Greenway Reform and Transparency Legislation Filed by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz

Press Release from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, January 2011. Contact Blake Webber, 617-722-2488. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Files Legislation Reforming Greenway Calls for more transparency, greater role for Leadership Council State Representative Aaron Michlewitz filed legislation this month that would change the way the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy operates and how they Read More…

Community Government

Rep. Michlewitz Votes With House Majority Favoring Casino Bill

“I am not an automatic no” was his answer during his 2009 campaign. That view was clarified yesterday when State Representative Aaron Michlewitz went on the record in support of expanded gambling in Massachusetts. Rep. Michlewitz, a Democrat representing the 3rd Suffolk District and North End resident, voted with the majority resulting in a 120-37 Read More…

Government

Supporters Turn Out for State Representative Aaron Michlewitz [Photos]

A packed house filled the NEBO Restaurant on N. Washington Street for a fundraising event to re-elect Third Suffolk District State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. To date, there have been no competing announcements for the seat that Democrat Michlewitz won in the Spring 2009 special election. Speaking in support of the State Representative was Democratic House Read More…

Government Health & Environment

Video of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz’s Maiden Speech on the Green Ticket Bill

In his maiden speech in front of the House, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, supported the House Bill 3588, known as the “Green Ticket Bill.” Each new member of the House legislature chooses a bill on which to make their “maiden” speech, often on an issue of importance to them and their community. Michlewitz, a Democrat Read More…