The BHNA can organize concerted action on local issues.  Some current neighborhood concerns are: parking proposals under consideration in Town Hall; construction and traffic around LHS; street lights; proliferation of telephone pole cables; and replacing lost trees.

A neighborhood association can integrate and enliven the community.  The BHNA will arrange social activities and block parties.  There will also be special-interest events and opportunities to meet local candidates for elections. 

Neighborhood associations are proven.  The Merriam Hill, East Lexington and South Lexington associations are social focal points and are very effective in Lexington affairs.  Decades ago, the old BHNA stopped a plan to extend the business district all the way to LHS, and prevented a development plan to replace many of the houses on Parker and Forest Streets.

Introducing the BHNA.  Some background history and the proposed organization. 

Proposed by-laws:  Overview of the proposed by-laws (full text at: http://www.belfryhill.org or call Ruth Thomas for a copy at 861-1575).

Candidates for director will be introduced, and new candidates can volunteer. 

Break with refreshments, during which new members can join by paying 2002 annual dues ($20 per household, $10 for tenants).

Voting: to amend and ratify the by-laws, and to elect directors.  The directors will elect officers. 

Julian Bussgang, 2 Forest St, 862-3363.

John Campbell & Susanna Peyton, 33 Muzzey St, john_campbell@harvard.edu.

Connie Gregg, 11 Belfry Terr, 863-8432.

Nafees and Omar Hussain, 113 Waltham St, 862-8594.

Gresh and Nancy Lattimore, 5 Jackson Ct, 861-8690.

Joseph Lehár and Nora Ghillány,  33 Parker St, 863-1052.

Ruth Thomas, 10 Parker St, 861-1575.