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Election 2026 -2028!

We are required by our bylaws to vote the board in every 2 years, and it’s time!

Who can run for election?
Any eligible paid-up member may run for election to the Board of the SBNA. (For eligibility please refer to bylaws or contact [email protected])
If you would like to run or get involved,  please get in touch with the President of SBNA  by  Sunday, March 1st, 2026 
 
How to Vote in the 2026- 2028 Elections
Please sign up and pay for 2026 membership by Monday, March 9th, 2026 .

SBNA will send to all paid-up members a ballot to be returned to SBNA.  The results of the election will be announced at the  Spring Community Meeting on  Wednesday April 8th 2026

Executive Officers

The executive officers are automatically members of the Board of Directors, and serve two-year terms. There are four Executive Officers: The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Clerk. 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are responsible for the general management and supervision of the business and affairs of the Association except for powers reserved to the members by the articles of organization or the bylaws. The Board of Directors may delegate any of its powers to committees. Each director performs duties, including serving as chairperson of a committee, as determined by the Board of Directors. Additional directors may be elected from time to time. Directors meet bi-monthly and each has a term of two years. 

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Current President

Joan Carragher – The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association and is responsible for the affairs of the Association, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors. The President presides at all meetings at which he or she is present. The president has other powers and duties as customarily belonging to the office of President or as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors. The president interacts with other Boston neighborhood associations and maintains a working relationship with the City of Boston departments.

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Current Treasurer

Elizabeth Homa 
The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the Association. The Treasurer’s duties include keeping full and accurate records of the financial affairs of the Association, preparing and filing, tax returns and financial reports as may be required by federal, state or local law.

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We love volunteers!

Volunteering in any capacity — (running for the board, joining a committee, helping  at an event, ) large  or small— is welcomed and it's a great way to meet neighbors and learn more about the neighborhood.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association, please email [email protected]

Current Vice President

Janie Wallace– The vice president has powers and duties as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors or president.  The vice president exercises all the powers and duties of the president during the absence of the president or in the event of his or her inability to act.

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Current Clerk

Kathy Enright– The clerk records all minutes of the member meetings and the director meetings and has custody of the records (other than financial records) of the Association. These archives also contain the Articles of Organization, bylaws of the Association, required state filings and the names of all members, directors and officers and the address of each. The clerk makes these records available for the inspection of any paid member. The clerk prepares and files with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts an annual report and all other reports and certificates as required by law. The clerk coordinates with the SBNA membership and communications chair for email and bulletin board notices.

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Current Board of Directors
Joan Carragher
Claire Dargan
Kathie Enright
Betsy Homa
Adel Labib
Janie Williams

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