Citing his strong record of accomplishment over the past 16 years, the Ward Three Democratic Committee unanimously endorsed Mayor Thomas M. Menino for re-election.
Representing one of the most culturally diverse sections of Boston, Ward Three includes the North End, West End and Waterfront, Beacon Hill and Downtown, Chinatown and the Leather District and parts of the South End.
“The members of the Committee recognize Mayor Menino’s continued commitment to our neighborhoods,” said Ward Three Chairman Jason A. Aluia, “this endorsement acknowledges the progressive vision and positive agenda for the future of our city under his leadership.”
Committee Members pointed to Menino’s many achievements throughout the Ward including his commitment to an inclusive and culturally diverse Boston; his advocacy for responsible economic development and revitalization of neighborhood main streets; and his commitment to quality of life issues including refurbished parks and playgrounds, renovated community centers and branch libraries, all of which continues to make Boston a city that is both wonderful to live and work in.
The Ward Three Democratic Committee urges all residents of Boston to vote for Mayor Thomas M. Menino on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Columbus Day – Discovering & Celebrating Politics In The North End
It was great see so many familiar and not so familiar faces in the North End during this past weekend’s Columbus Day festivities.
Mayor Thomas Menino attended both the Columbus Day banquet on Friday evening at Joe Tecce’s and served as Honorary Grand Marshal of the parade on Sunday. Menino who was accompanied by his wife Angela, had a very large contingent of supporters lining Hanover Street and his presence was certainly felt with all the waving green signs and shouts of “Tommy” and chants of “Menino” could be heard among the sounds of drums, bugles and clarinets!
The North End’s own, Representative Aaron Michlewitz debuted his hosting skills and did a fabulous job. His only low point came Thursday evening during the Columbus Day Bocce Tournament, when his team of neighborhood heavyweights was vanquished by his colleagues from the State House who invaded the neighborhood and won the coveted Columbus Cup with an impressive novice win! All was forgotten by Sunday when he was cheered along the parade route by his many supporters!
Senator Petruccelli attended all the weekend’s festivities and was treated to a warm welcome by his friends from the other side of the Tunnel – The Senator also felt the sting of his State House colleagues - his team went down to defeat to the novice nemesis’ in the semi-finals!
City Councilor Sal LaMattina joined his friend and neighbor from East Boston and was seen at every event during the weekend – the good Councilor was working the rope line at the parade and enjoying every minute of it – the only thing he didn’t enjoy was losing to Team Beacon Hill in the Championship round for the Columbus Cup! His constituents seemed fine with it on Friday night – when he received a warm welcome at the banquet!
Congressman Mike Capuano made his rounds at the banquet on Friday night. It was his umpteenth event of the day but he worked the room like the pro he is – he received many warm wishes and pledges of support for his quest for U.S. Senate!
Mayoral hopeful Mike Flaherty marched with his ticket-mate Sam Yoon; both were accompanied by their wives and many supporters from the neighborhood.
Christian Kulikoski – a native North Ender and candidate for District 1 City Councilor had a large contingent of family, friends and supporters marching with him.
At-Large City Councilors Steve Murphy and John Connolly once again enjoyed the wonderful dinner at Tecce’s and both marched with family and friends in the parade. Both have been marching since their first election to the Council – Steve is now the longest serving At Large City Councilor and John topped the ticket in the September primary!
It was great to see so many new faces during the weekend – City Council candidate Tito Jackson worked the room at Joe Tecce’s. His fellow contenders Ayanna Pressley, Andrew Kenneally, Felix Arroyo & Ward Three’s own Doug Bennett marched and waved their way along the parade route that made its way from City Hall Plaza, down State Street, along the Waterfront and Christopher Columbus Park and into the North End on Hanover and Endicott Streets.
Last but certainly not least the North End welcomed the champs of the Columbus Day Cup, Representatives Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere, Marty Walz of the Back Bay, Katherine Clark of Melrose and Tommy Golden of Lowell – the greenhorn victors said they will be back for next year’s festivities to defend their title. Representative Carlo Basile of East Boston another chagrined participant of the Tournament Bocce vowed revenge – he and the North End’s delegation have a year to practice!
I would be remiss if I did not mention my friend and losing teammate from the Bocce Tournament: Representative Mike Moran of Brighton. We had the distinction of being members of the first team beaten by the would-be Champions – we both commiserated over several glasses of wine at Joe Tecce’s on Friday!
It was a great weekend to celebrate Columbus Day - the discovery of America and Italian American Heritage – and this being Boston it is also great to celebrate politics at its very best!
Mayor Thomas Menino attended both the Columbus Day banquet on Friday evening at Joe Tecce’s and served as Honorary Grand Marshal of the parade on Sunday. Menino who was accompanied by his wife Angela, had a very large contingent of supporters lining Hanover Street and his presence was certainly felt with all the waving green signs and shouts of “Tommy” and chants of “Menino” could be heard among the sounds of drums, bugles and clarinets!
The North End’s own, Representative Aaron Michlewitz debuted his hosting skills and did a fabulous job. His only low point came Thursday evening during the Columbus Day Bocce Tournament, when his team of neighborhood heavyweights was vanquished by his colleagues from the State House who invaded the neighborhood and won the coveted Columbus Cup with an impressive novice win! All was forgotten by Sunday when he was cheered along the parade route by his many supporters!
Senator Petruccelli attended all the weekend’s festivities and was treated to a warm welcome by his friends from the other side of the Tunnel – The Senator also felt the sting of his State House colleagues - his team went down to defeat to the novice nemesis’ in the semi-finals!
City Councilor Sal LaMattina joined his friend and neighbor from East Boston and was seen at every event during the weekend – the good Councilor was working the rope line at the parade and enjoying every minute of it – the only thing he didn’t enjoy was losing to Team Beacon Hill in the Championship round for the Columbus Cup! His constituents seemed fine with it on Friday night – when he received a warm welcome at the banquet!
Congressman Mike Capuano made his rounds at the banquet on Friday night. It was his umpteenth event of the day but he worked the room like the pro he is – he received many warm wishes and pledges of support for his quest for U.S. Senate!
Mayoral hopeful Mike Flaherty marched with his ticket-mate Sam Yoon; both were accompanied by their wives and many supporters from the neighborhood.
Christian Kulikoski – a native North Ender and candidate for District 1 City Councilor had a large contingent of family, friends and supporters marching with him.
At-Large City Councilors Steve Murphy and John Connolly once again enjoyed the wonderful dinner at Tecce’s and both marched with family and friends in the parade. Both have been marching since their first election to the Council – Steve is now the longest serving At Large City Councilor and John topped the ticket in the September primary!
It was great to see so many new faces during the weekend – City Council candidate Tito Jackson worked the room at Joe Tecce’s. His fellow contenders Ayanna Pressley, Andrew Kenneally, Felix Arroyo & Ward Three’s own Doug Bennett marched and waved their way along the parade route that made its way from City Hall Plaza, down State Street, along the Waterfront and Christopher Columbus Park and into the North End on Hanover and Endicott Streets.
Last but certainly not least the North End welcomed the champs of the Columbus Day Cup, Representatives Kathi-Anne Reinstein of Revere, Marty Walz of the Back Bay, Katherine Clark of Melrose and Tommy Golden of Lowell – the greenhorn victors said they will be back for next year’s festivities to defend their title. Representative Carlo Basile of East Boston another chagrined participant of the Tournament Bocce vowed revenge – he and the North End’s delegation have a year to practice!
I would be remiss if I did not mention my friend and losing teammate from the Bocce Tournament: Representative Mike Moran of Brighton. We had the distinction of being members of the first team beaten by the would-be Champions – we both commiserated over several glasses of wine at Joe Tecce’s on Friday!
It was a great weekend to celebrate Columbus Day - the discovery of America and Italian American Heritage – and this being Boston it is also great to celebrate politics at its very best!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A Race To Watch - the 2009 Boston Mayoral Race
The 2009 Boston Mayoral race, far from being a nail biter, has been at the least something fun to watch.
Our neighborhood mechanic is vying for an unprecedented fifth term as Mayor of our beloved Hub. Challenging this legacy is the Pride of Southie turned Reformer from Southie and his able side kick “the kid” from Korea. Both candidates are bright, young and able, but have yet to put a considerable dent in the mechanic’s armor.
Can the "Floon" alliance be THEE ticket to topple the titan of City Hall and gain entry to the office on the other side of the 5th floor?
Email-gate may prove embarrassing to the mayor but will this be enough to delete his chances at a fifth term?
This race is at least something great to watch - but in the end can the pairing of Old Boston and New Boston defeat the mighty Mayor of Boston? We will find out on November 3, 2009!
Stay tuned for a Ward 3 Endorsement!
Our neighborhood mechanic is vying for an unprecedented fifth term as Mayor of our beloved Hub. Challenging this legacy is the Pride of Southie turned Reformer from Southie and his able side kick “the kid” from Korea. Both candidates are bright, young and able, but have yet to put a considerable dent in the mechanic’s armor.
Can the "Floon" alliance be THEE ticket to topple the titan of City Hall and gain entry to the office on the other side of the 5th floor?
Email-gate may prove embarrassing to the mayor but will this be enough to delete his chances at a fifth term?
This race is at least something great to watch - but in the end can the pairing of Old Boston and New Boston defeat the mighty Mayor of Boston? We will find out on November 3, 2009!
Stay tuned for a Ward 3 Endorsement!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
WELCOME CHAIRMAN ALUIA!
Jason A. Aluia of the North End was elected by his fellow Ward Three Democrats as the new Chairman of the Ward Three Democratic Committee.
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ward Three and has been active in Democratic politics for nearly twenty years. In addition to his work on many local, statewide and national campaigns, Jason got to know Ward Three intimately as Constituent Service Director to former Representative Sal DiMasi. Jason worked closely with Democrats and Republicans from across the Commonwealth during his tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director to the Massachusetts House of Representatives when DiMasi was elected Speaker of the House in 2004.
Jason is involved in many community organizations including Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End and the Boston Columbus Day Celebration Committee.
Jason replaces Bill Ferullo who "retired" as Chairman after 28 years of service. The Ward Three Committee will be electing additional officers later this month.
Jason is a lifelong resident of Ward Three and has been active in Democratic politics for nearly twenty years. In addition to his work on many local, statewide and national campaigns, Jason got to know Ward Three intimately as Constituent Service Director to former Representative Sal DiMasi. Jason worked closely with Democrats and Republicans from across the Commonwealth during his tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director to the Massachusetts House of Representatives when DiMasi was elected Speaker of the House in 2004.
Jason is involved in many community organizations including Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End and the Boston Columbus Day Celebration Committee.
Jason replaces Bill Ferullo who "retired" as Chairman after 28 years of service. The Ward Three Committee will be electing additional officers later this month.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thank you Chairman Bill Ferullo!
On September 29, 2009, after nearly 30 years at the helm of the Ward 3 Democratic Committee, Bill Ferullo gaveled out his final meeting as Chairman.
Bill has seen his ups and downs as Chairman. He assumed the Chairmanship at the beginning of the Reagan Revolution and leaves at the beginning of the Obama era. He attended hundreds of meetings, caucuses and conventions and had his share of democratic campaigns. During his tenure Ward 3 played an important role in electing democratic candidates who went on to attain the highest political positions in both the State Senate and State House of Representatives!
in 1992, Bill joined then Boston Mayor Ray Flynn at a rally in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) to endorse the candidacy of a little known presidential candidate: Bill Clinton, Governor of Arkansas. You can say the Ward 3 was where it all began for President Bill Clinton; and our Bill Ferullo was there to introduce him!
Bill's best work and proudest moments were serving with his friends and fellow Democrats of Boston's Ward 3 - for that we thank him!
Bill has seen his ups and downs as Chairman. He assumed the Chairmanship at the beginning of the Reagan Revolution and leaves at the beginning of the Obama era. He attended hundreds of meetings, caucuses and conventions and had his share of democratic campaigns. During his tenure Ward 3 played an important role in electing democratic candidates who went on to attain the highest political positions in both the State Senate and State House of Representatives!
in 1992, Bill joined then Boston Mayor Ray Flynn at a rally in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) to endorse the candidacy of a little known presidential candidate: Bill Clinton, Governor of Arkansas. You can say the Ward 3 was where it all began for President Bill Clinton; and our Bill Ferullo was there to introduce him!
Bill's best work and proudest moments were serving with his friends and fellow Democrats of Boston's Ward 3 - for that we thank him!
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