The Bayside Neighborhood Association (BNA) was founded in 1998 and seeks to represent all those with a vested interest in the Bayside neighborhood.
Mission Statement
“The Bayside Neighborhood Association (BNA) empowers the Bayside community by building meaningful partnerships that promote health, safety, green spaces, diversity, housing, and sustainable development for all who live, work, and play in this unique urban neighborhood.”
The BNA board has monthly meetings the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm, which are always open to the public. It’s a great way to hear about what is happening in the neighborhood. They alternate between virtual (Zoom) and in-person at the Steve Hirshon Community Room at Unity Village at 24 Stone Street.
Board of Directors
- Tom Blackburn – President
- Rob Sylvain – Vice President
- Colette Bouchard – Secretary
- Peter Markoe – Treasurer
- Susan McCloskey
- Jim Hall
- Betsy Boyd – representing Portland Downtown
—Teams do the Work, Teams have the Fun—
BNA Teams focus on specific areas of interest to our neighbors and friends. Contact a Team Lead to ask a question, learn more, and join us. BNA Teams meet at various times. You don’t have to be on the BNA board to be on, or even lead a team!
- Business Breakfast Club meeting monthly to promote Bayside business collaboration
- Citizens’ Trash Brigade in charge of Fall & Spring cleanups and monthly walk the block brigade
- Community Garden Team growing the neighborhood since 2001
- Events Team planning block parties, candidate forums, community meals, and more
- Relevant Developments Team following proposals to the city planning board
- Public Art Team creating and promoting visual arts
- Safe Streets Team Public Safety, Walkability, Infrastructure, Crime prevention
- Student Group liason to Baxter Academy and Portland High School
- Comms Team Website, Workspace, Social Media, Calendar, Newsletter, etc.
- Green Team overseeing planting and maintenance, trails and green spaces
