Bylaws Update |
Board of Directors |
It takes a Neighborhood
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What a great neighborhood we live in. We hope to introduce you to many more residents, who get involved in a myriad of tasks and committees. Introductions coming soon!
John Morse, a longtime resident and neighborhood friend passed away on Monday, January 11th. John moved to Durham Street in the 1970’s and was actively involved with the neighborhood, the first neighborhood association (SBCC) and the SBNA during his longtime residency. As an appointed member to the St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission for many years, John was vigilant in providing guidance to neighbors and developers on the architectural requirements of our historic district. He and Virginia were always out with their brooms and dustpans on clean up days beautifying the neighborhood and , for those of us who remember the St. Botolph Street Fairs, many of the signs were created by John. We are lucky enough to still have some of those signs and we use them for social events. After John retired from Polaroid, he could always be seen chatting with neighbors on his walks or while on his way to volunteer somewhere. John’s friendly manner and big smile was a joy to everyone and he will be missed. John is survived by his lovely wife, Virginia who resides at 9 Durham Street.
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Executive Officers
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The executive officers are automatically Board of Directors, and serve two year terms. There are four Executive Officers: The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Clerk.
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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 shall preside 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 Vice President
Gisela Griffith – 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
Kathie 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 shall prepare and file 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 Treasurer
Lorraine Steele – The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the Association under the direction of the board of directors. The treasurer keeps full and accurate records of the financial affairs of the Association and provides them for inspection by any director. The treasurer also prepares and files, in a timely manner, all tax returns and financial reports as may be required by law. The Treasurer prepares and distributes, at least semi-annually, a written accounting of the financial condition of the Association to the board of directors and another accounting to the members.
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