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Election Term April 2026 - April 2028
The new board was elected and confirmed in April 2026
Election Term April 2026 - April 2028
The new board was elected and confirmed in April 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.
President
Joan Carragher –
Joan and her husband Mike have been residents since 2016 – first on West Newton St and currently on Cumberland St since 2021. For Joan, It’s all about community, and striving to turn neighbors into friends and allies. 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 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. Treasurer
Elizabeth Homa
Betsy and Dave moved to the neighborhood in January 2025. As a new resident Betsy appreciated the wide variety of events and activities organized by the SBNA that so quickly made her feel connected and welcome. 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. 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] |
Vice President
Janie Wallace
Janie has been living in Back Bay for over ten years and been a part of the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association for several years. She says it has proven to be the best way to meet new people and get involved. 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. Clerk
Lee Steele
Lee is a forty-five-year-plus resident on Durham Street. and is an avid preservationist and historian of the St. Botolph neighborhood's legacy. The clerk records all minutes of the member and director meetings and has custody of the Association's records (other than financial records). 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. Board of Directors
Joan Carragher Claire Dargan Betsy Homa Adel Labib Lee Steele Janie Wallace 
Claire Dargan
Claire moved from San Francisco in 2000. Claire continues to delight in meeting new neighbors and being inspired by the civic spirit of her neighborhood. 
Adel Labib
Adel has been a resident of twenty four year committed to civic engagement and improving safety on our neighborhood. 
Shruti Manglik
After more than 25 years in the suburbs, Shruti & her husband, Andy, became residents in 2024. St Botolph has completely won them , and Shruti believes civic engagement starts right outside our front doors. |
