About the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA)

The Bay Village Neighborhood Association is a membership organization made up of residents, businesses and property owners in the neighborhood dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Bay Village. Some of the issues we deal with are zoning, licensing, crime, beautification of the neighborhood, city services, and planning.

We also hold periodic social gatherings for the neighborhood, such as block parties, organized house tours and holiday festivities.

We appreciate your interest in the neighborhood. If you are a resident, please join our Neighborhood Association, come to meetings and let us welcome you personally to the neighborhood.

Association Committees

Licensing
This committee works on all licensing issues which may affect the neighborhood including service of alcohol, beer & wine and food. The Licensing Committee meets jointly with the Planning Committee on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Boston Renaissance Charter School at the corner of Stuart and Arlington Streets. Contact Len Phillips or Neal Siskind at licensing@bayvillage.net.

Crime
The Crime Committee works with Boston Police, other city departments, the Suffolk County District Attorney, and private property owners to monitor and reduce crime in and around Bay Village. The Crime Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Boston Renaissance Charter School planning. Contact Chris Goddu at crime@bayvillage.net.

Newsletter
This committee is responsible for publishing and circulating "The Bay Village News" in order to keep all neighbors informed of the activities of the Association and to share items of interest. Contact Kathleen McDermott at newsletter@bayvillage.net.

To place an ad in The Bay Village News, please call 617-542-BVNA or e-mail to advertising@bayvillage.net.

Liaison for Quincy Upper School
The BVNA is actively involved in supporting the students and the services offered to the students at Quincy Upper School. For further information contact Sue Buta at QuincyLiason@bayvillage.net.

Liaison for The Boston Renaissance Charter School
The BVNA is actively involved in supporting the students and the services offered to the students at The Boston Renaissance Charter School. For further information contact Shirley Thorne at RenaissanceLiaison@bayvillage.net.

Beautification
This committee is responsible for enhancing the physical appearance of Bay Village. Some ongoing projects are: tree bed gardens, wine barrels, Bay Village Park (Charles Street South between Melrose and Fayette Street), Bay Village Garden (Church St. and Melrose St.) and The Elliot Norton Park on Charles Street South. Contact Jo Campbell or Shirley Thorne at beautification@bayvillage.net.

Traffic and City Services
BVNA's director of traffic and city services acts as a watch dog on city parking and traffic policy that may affect Bay Village and helps facilitate delivery of municipal services such as street sweeping, trash collection, graffiti removal, tree-trimming, and sidewalk repair. Issues range from residential spaces, tour bus parking, and traffic direction to larger matters such as previous proposals to place a highway on-ramp into Bay Village. Contact Jim McCormick or Gaye Bok at cityserv-traffic@bayvillage.net.

Archivist
The archivist maintains and adds to historical material about Bay Village and BVNA. Contact Jean Yee Quintal or Dorothy Atwood at archvist@bayvillage.net.

Registrar
The registrar maintains a list of BVNA members and collects their dues and contact information, including email addresses for use in meeting alerts. Contact Doug Hill at registrar@bayvillage.net.

Social Director
The social director plans social events for BVNA members and neighborhood residents including the annual Holiday party and the Annual Meeting. Contact Nan Rubin at SocialDirector@bayvillage.net.