https://youtu.be/DIo-wXwPuLU
The North End Chamber of Commerce met on June 3rd for a members update and to host guest speakers from Public Works and NEMPAC. In addition, the NECC announced that it is moving to a virtual chamber using online and social media as a primary communication method instead of monthly physical meetings. A Spring breakfast and Fall meeting are still planned.
A video timeline of the June 3rd meeting s shown below, highlighting notable topics.
00:00 Welcome and introductions by Lisa Santarpio
01:30 Sponsorship solicitation to Wynn Hotel Group for St. Leonard Church Hall renovation
03:00 Treasurer’s Report – Lina Buttiri
04:30 Public Works Commissioner – Mike Dennehy
- Residential Trash Collection Changes – Effective July 3, 2014 in the North End (More Information)
- Freedom Trail renovations
- Manual cleaners / Hoakeys
- Hanover Street Tree Trimming and Light Removal
- Litter Basket Changes – More Solar Compactor / Big Bellies
12:30 NEMPAC – Executive Director Sherri Snow (North End Music & Performing Arts Center)
- Upcoming programs, including July Summer Concert Series
- Full opera – Die Fledermaus – June 27th and 28th
- Business sponsorship opportunities
15:00 Chamber Updates by Marjorie Magliocca, Secretary
- NECC website revamp
- Brochures with Old North Church
- Taxi top program
- Comcast commercial airing
- Shop & Nibble event recap (photos)
- Boston Shines cleanup support (photos)
- April meeting with the Mayor recap (video)
- Summer on the Waterfront – North End Week August 7-13, 2014
22:00 Organizational change for the North End Chamber of Commerce
- Move to a virtual chamber via social media and online communication
- Board member changes
The next public meeting for the North End Chamber of Commerce is expected in the Fall of 2014. The NECC can be contacted at staff@northendchamber.com.