Claremont Neighborhood Association

Welcome to the Claremont Neighborhood and to our neighborhood association, whose goal is to enhance the quality of life for all 3,600 residents of our corner of Boston's South End, with its extraordinary history, exemplary architecture, and beautiful parks and community gardens.

We are one of the oldest neighborhood associations in the City of Boston, and each year we host a series of events, including our June street fair, September neighborhood barbeque and picnic, and annual holiday party in December.

Additionally, we represent the neighborhood at City Hall hearings, lobby on issues of concern to our residents (trash, crime, park maintenance) participate in City permitting and licensing processes, and coordinate with other neighborhood associations and with the Mayor's office.

We hope you will join with us in ensuring that the streets in which we all live remain safe, diverse, congenial, and maintain their historic integrity. Become a member of the Claremont Neighborhood Association now!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR NEIGHBORS AND WARM WISHES FOR A SAFE AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR.

Special thanks go out to Fabian D'Souza and Jim Gronemus, who hosted our annual Holiday Party on December 15 at their home on Wellington Street, and to our neighborhood singers, led by Boston Pops performers, Carey Erdman and Carl Kraenzel, accompanied on the keyboard by co-president Rebecca Wettemann.

Crime Watch Alert

... And speaking of a safe  and peaceful 2012 ... our neighborhood has been experiencing a range of breaking and entering incidents which have spiked in the past several months. If you are a part of our e mail community, you will know the efforts that our Board and D-4  and the community at large have been making to attempt to deal with this issue.

If you would like to be a part of the solution, we would welcome your participation. E Mail alerts have been sent  and updates have  been provided to all . Make sure you are on our e mail list! CNA crime watch ALERTS are sent out regularly to our email list. Get involved!

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Annual Elections for CNA Officers and Board, October 13, 2011. The below slate was unanimously elected for the 2011 - 2012 year, and the by-laws, as amended, were also passed.

Officers

  Co-Presidents - Roberta Benjamin, Rebecca Wettemann

  Vice President - Hollie Baker

  Corresponding Secretary - Karen Bommart

  Recording Secretary - Jim Gronemus

  Treasurer - Fabian D'Souza

Board of Directors

  Brianna Jakubic

  Courtney Fitzgerald

  Ruth Kanfer

  Adrianna Schick

  Stanley Wiggins

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The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park held their annual Christmas Party in the Park, complete with a Fireman Santa Claus, Firetruck sleigh, and elves, a Snowman pinata, hot chocolate, home baked cookies and Christmas carols.

                

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Neighbors Recommend Guide  Needs an Update: Our very well received second edition of the guide urgently needs updating. Check out the last edition ( 2008) on the" Extras page" and if you have recommendations, contact Roberta at Bertabenjamin@aol.com.

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Membership: Now is the time to join or renew your membership and update your e mail addresses for timely information and alerts on neighborhood issues. Watch for a mailing soon.