THE CLAREMONT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION marks the end of another year and the successful 19th     (can you believe it?) annual street fair and flea market, held on June 7th. The CNA Street Fair is the longest lived street fair event in the South End and perhaps in the City. While other neighborhood associations have folded tents, the enthusiasm of CNA for these gatherings continues!

Thanks to all the neighbors who contributed to make the day another great community event. Kudos to Chris Roche, Reed Scranton, David Pimenta, Roberta Benjamin, Karen and Giles Bommart, Barbara Peck, Cary Erdman, Franco Campanella and our master bake sale maven Rebecca Wetteman, among many others.
                                                                      __________________
Titus Sparrow Park will kick off its annual summer series of concerts on June 18th, with Sambalolo, featuring African sounds. See events page for full listings.
_____________________________

CNA Street Fair

Street Scene with our magician

 

the poodles rule!

 

Anders O'Neil once again sets up his booth

 

 

The Cassagrande's on stoop

 

 

Quiet and peaceful nook

 

 

Setting up for the Barbeque

 

 

See events page for more photos

_____________________________________________________

Updated Neighbors Recommend Guide ready: We've polled our membership and we've gathered more NEW recommendations for the best of the best of South End vendors. If you're looking for a plumber, a hairdresser, a good place to eat, or anything in between, visit the Neighbors Recommend piece on our "Extras" page and click on the link "Neighbors Recommend."

Wally's Cafe:Recently won The Henry Hampton Award  for minority owned businesses, given by Black and White Boston. Congratulations to Elynor Walcott and son Frank Poindexter(also a CNA board member), who accepted the award on behalf of Wally's from Mayor Menino. Please visit our "Spotlight" page to learn more about this South End jazz institution. And if Wally's is one of our oldest neighborhood businesses, check out Uptown Espresso, one of our newest additions at the "Spotlight"page, which this year won a "Best of Boston" Award. Kudos to Faye.

Info from Survey: In response to our e mail survey, we received a gratifying response from over 45 of our members. Crime, trash, and green space were major areas of concern or interest to residents. Results for complete report, click on Surveyresults.

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. Click below to download application forms. CNA_renewal_Form

_____________________________________

The Claremont Neighborhood Association (CNA) was founded in 1945 and is the second oldest neighborhood association in the South End, and one of the oldest in Boston.

It consists of the 14 blocks bounded by West Newton Street, Camden Street, Southwest Corridor Park and the median of Tremont Street.

Today, residents of the Claremont neighborhood reflect a microcosm of the diversity of Boston: single, married, old, young, gay, straight, ethnically diverse, students, professionals and retired.