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Join us for WENA’s first ZOOM meeting! Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:30 – 8:00 PMVia Zoom – Link Below WENA IS BACK VIA ZOOM! Hello WENA members and friends, I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer during these unique times. … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street Entrance Agenda Please join us this month for: Community Policing Report Neighborhood & Member Announcements Featured Topic: 2020 Portland Revaluation Project – Revalue Portland! Christopher Huff, City Tax Assessor, will … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street Entrance Agenda Please join us this month for: Community Policing Report Neighborhood & Member Announcements Featured Topic: ReCode Portland Presentation Christine Grimando, Portland Director of Planning & Urban Development, along … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance AGENDA WENA Board Reports Community Announcements Reiche School Remodel Update with Emily Figdor, Portland School Board, District 2. Community Policing Report Public Announcements Chris Branch, Director of Public Works … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche School2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Mayor Strimling, Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, City Manager Jon Jennings, and City staff will be available to discuss neighborhood issues and answer questions from the public. These meetings are your chance to meet … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance AGENDA Community announcements Halloween Parade, Wynne Wirth Update on air quality assessment, Andrew Butcher       Topic:  Urban Wildlife           Kent Redford, conservation scientist  WENA/WPNA CANDIDATE FORUM: … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Agenda Ensuring continuing community space at Reiche  One Climate Future updates  Updates on action on VOC emissions from tank farms in South Portland  Meeting affordable housing challenges in Portland  Status … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Agenda Community announcements Update on City Council meeting on homeless shelter sites Update on efforts to assess air quality in Portland and South Portland WENA Picnic August 14 One Climate Future … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Agenda Community announcements City Council vote on homeless shelter sites May 20 WENA community picnic August 14 Community assistance to New Mainers and others in the West End:  St. Lukes Church … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Agenda Community announcements Damon Yakovleff: Proposal for soil testing for lead in home gardens in Portland WENA in the parks:  Clark St. Community Garden Clark St. Park Harbor View Park … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PMReiche Community Center2nd Floor via Clark Street entrance Agenda Community policing discussion Community announcements Volunteer opportunities through Opportunity Alliance Update on Andrews Square Project School Budget  Emily Figdor, District 2 School Board Representative Catherine Morrill Day Nursery Lori … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion Open forum rescheduled from 1/9 Raise a question Suggest topics for our monthly meetings Share an idea or concern relevant to West End life Community announcements

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion Open forum for the new year Raise a question Suggest topics for our monthly meetings Share an idea or concern relevant to West End … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Welcoming winter wildlife with Doug Hitchcox of Maine Audubon Announcements  

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Neighbors: November is annual meeting month for WENA. We’ll have a brief business meeting to include election of some new board members, after which we’ll enjoy a … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion All things Department of Public Works-related Christopher Branch, Director Note: Mr. Branch was scheduled to meet with us in May but an unexpected City-related responsibility … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion City of Portland’s recommendation for a new Homeless Services Center Michael Sauschuck, Assistant City Manager Rob Parritt, Director of Oxford Street Shelter Community announcements … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion Public transportation developments Representatives from METRO/Greater Portland Transit District Community announcements Little Seafolk Festival at Maine Irish Heritage Center Art history lecture at 75 … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion Sidewalks/shovelling; trash/recycling; and lighting Christopher Branch, Director, Department of Public Works and staff Community announcements Friends of Western Promenade and more…      

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion West End public parks and gardens Updates on a variety of projects with Jeff Tarling, city arborist, and others Community announcements      

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community Policing Discussion Remembering Nina Sachs Contributions to Maine Medical Center for a collective gift from WENA in Nina’s honor will be accepted Early Education Support for … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community Policing discussion Sustainability and Transportation Priorities for 2018(Councilor Spencer Thibodeau) LED lighting conversion (Troy Moon) Announcements Next meetings: 14 March – Early childhood education supports 11 … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community policing discussion A new year’s open forum: Raise a question or two Suggest topics for our monthly meetings Share an idea or concern relevant to West … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Neighbors: We are delighted that Councilor Spencer Thibodeau has recovered from appendicitis! His postponed District 2 meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 13 December, 6:30 to 8:00 … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Minutes of our October meeting may be found here. A draft year-in-review statement may be found here. Please join or renew your membership in WENA  ($5/individual or $10/household) by clicking here. … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Please join and/or renew your annual membership by clicking here. We are also welcoming nominations for a few seats on our 2018 board of directors. FMI email hello@wenamaine.org. Minutes of … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance ***September is the time to renew WENA memberships. Dues are $5/individual; $10/family; $25/affiliate organization. Learn more and even pay online by clicking here.*** Community policing discussion Reiche Community … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 2nd floor via Clark Street entrance Community Policing updates and discussion Resources for renters Recycling news from EcoMaine Community announcements Minutes of our May meeting are here:  www.wenamaine.org Next meetings: July – none;  August – annual … Continued

Harborview Park clean-up Saturday, 6 May, 9:00 to 11:00 AM Meet at the Park on the York Street side. Trash bags and gloves will be supplied. As time permits, we’ll patronize one of our local coffee shops afterwards. Please join … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett St. [accessible via elevator on Clark Street side entrance] Neighborhood Watch City fiscal year 2017-18 budget processes Guests: Brendan O’Connell and Alicia Gardiner Community announcements Maine Yoga Kids and Rosemont Nursery … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett St. **In the spirit of traditional Maine town meetings, we will have a soup and bread supper together. Please bring a pot of your favorite soup, a loaf of bread, or … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett St. Neighborhood Watch Portland’s Comprehensive Planning Process – Here is a draft version. Christine Grimando, Senior Planner Community Announcements Next meetings: 8 March: Potluck soup & bread supper; Conversation about community … Continued

6:30 – 8:00 PM Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett St. [N.B.Clark Street side entrance and new elevator are now open.] Neighborhood Watch Conversation with City Councillor Spencer Thibodeau about the year ahead Announcements

December 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors, Please join us this month for: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Member Announcements WENA By-Laws: Proposed Changes See important information below WENA Board Elections See important … Continued

November 9, 6:30 – 8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Dana Fischer, Residential Program Manager at Efficiency Maine Presentation Board Member Announcements Maine Medical Center Expansion Update … Continued

October 12, 6:30 – 8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Swim for Life Update Harbor View Park Maine Medical Center Expansion Update Reiche Activities Member … Continued

WENA September 14 Meeting Agenda September 14, 6:30 – 8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Member Reports and Announcements Ranked Choice Voting Presentation by … Continued

WENA May Meeting Agenda June 8, 6:30–8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Member Reports and Announcements Irish Heritage Center Presentation West End Living- Open Discussion … Continued

WENA May Meeting Agenda May 11, 6:30–8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Jane’s Walks Meeting State and High St Update WENA Spring Clean-Up Member Reports … Continued

WENA April Meeting Agenda April 13, 6:30–8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Community Policing Report Board Member Announcements Spring Plant Swap Member Reports and Announcements Jane Jacobs Walks Congress Square Park … Continued

WENA March Meeting Agenda March 9, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: West End Development Overview- Greg Mitchell and Tuck O’Brien Sidewalk Buttlers Presentation Irish Heritage Center Presentation Community Policing Report … Continued

WENA February Meeting Agenda February 10, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street.   Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Board Member Reports and Announcements Member Reports and Announcements Book Nook Together WE CAN Aging in Place Community … Continued

WENA January Meeting Agenda January 13, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Board Member Reports and Announcements Community Policing Report Multi-Lingual West End- Part 2 Neighborhood-Based Resources for Asylum Seekers and … Continued

WENA December Meeting Agenda December 9, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Board Member Reports and Announcements Community Policing Report Recognizing Councilor Dave Marshall Together WE CAN Events and Programs Senior Snow … Continued

WENA November Meeting Agenda November 10, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Board Member Reports and Announcements Community Policing Report 665 Congress Street Presentation 22 Tate Street Presentation WENA Board … Continued

WENA October Meeting Agenda October 14, 6:30-8:00PM, Community Room, Reiche School, 166 Brackett Street. Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Board Member Reports and Announcements Community Policing Report Why Should I Vote Yes/No on Question 2? Why Should … Continued

Sept. 9, 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: 50/50 Raffle to support WENA Board Member Reports and Announcements Community Policing Report 157 Brackett St./Joy Place Update- Todd Alexander Wells Lyons for … Continued

July 8, 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Agenda Items Include: 50/50 Raffle- helps support WENA Neighborhood Policing Update with Lt. McGary Winter Snow Removal Operations and WENA 17 Carleton St. Avesta Housing Development Important Meeting Dates Swim … Continued

May 13, 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Agenda Items Include: Update on Brackett St / Reiche School Crosswalk and Pedestrian Safety Implementation. Details about building and construction projects the City is planning this summer. Update on Mercy … Continued

April 8, 6:00 PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Hello Neighbors! Please Join Us This Month For: Jonathan Culley of Refern Properties will be presenting plans for the new building at 665 Congress St (Joe’s Smoke Shop). WENA Committee Update … Continued

March 11, 2015 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Call to Order 50/50 Raffle!! Introductions Secretary’s Report – Liz Treasurer’s Report – Leana Board Members Reports Lift360 / Choosing Civility Update – Rosanne, Ian Sierra Club’s Climate Action Team … Continued

February 11, 2015 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Call to Order Introductions Secretary’s Report – Liz Treasurer’s Report – Leana Board Members Reports Choosing Civility Update – Rosanne Meeting Place – Rosanne Neighborhood Policing – Dave Argitis … Continued

January 14, 6:30-8:00PM Community Room, Reiche School 166 Brackett Street Call to Order Introductions Secretary’s Report – Liz Treasurer’s Report – Leana Board Members Reports Neighborhood Policing – Dave Argitis and Sarah Colton Old Business: York St / Bracket St. Parking … Continued