For twenty consecutive years, North End resident Anne Devlin Tagliaferro has served as an elected member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and has decided not to seek re-election on the volunteer Council.
Known as a community activist, Anne has been labeled a professional and an extremely caring neighborhood person.
Anne has attended each NEWNC meeting with an open mind, voting once presentations have been made. She said that while she will not be a member of NEWNC, she plans to attend as many meetings as possible.
“It has been a great honor and deeply rewarding to serve this wonderful community for some 20 years as a North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) member,” Anne said. “I have decided to retire from the Council, but I will continue to stay involved and attend meetings, although I’ll be seated at a different table.”
She noted, “I have always focused on what was fair and in the best interest of our wonderful neighborhood, and I am confident my fellow Council members will continue to do so.”
“I have many fond memories of my fellow Counselors, many of whom have gone on to public and private service of the people, such as former Council member Representative Aaron Michlewitz. I am deeply grateful for their collaboration throughout the years and thankful for their continued tieless advocacy on behalf of the North End,” she said.
She added, “From the bottom of my heart, to the caring families that call the North End home, I am so very thankful for your support, your friendship and for our beautiful neighborhood in the heart of the city.”
“For as long as I can member, Anne has been a strong and steady voice on the Council, fighting for quality of life issues that affect our neighborhood,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz. “I am proud to have served with her on the Council and proud to call her a dear friend.”
Anne,
Thank you for 20 years of hard work and dedication to the North End (20 years is a long time).
I have always voted for you!
I don’t personally know you, but I have seen you at meeting and around the neighborhood.
Enjoy retirement.
Thanks for all you’ve done and will continue to do for our neighborhood! – Cathy M.
Thank you Anne for all the years you looked out for our Neighborhood – you will be missed! I remember the 1st time I served on the board with you – back in the 90’s – and will continue to cherish our friendship –
Hugs, Therese
Twenty years — and what a great picture!
Dearest Anne,
You have dedicated so much of your time and talents to our neighborhood, which has benefited in every respect from your thoughtfulness, caring and commitment to make our lives better. The North End and everyone who lives in this area have flourished because of your style, grace, thoughtfulness and sharing.
Congratulations on 20 incredible years of your personal and gracious support . . .
and now we will have time for some bubbly to celebrate !
Thanks so much for all you do and all you are . . .
Here’s a Toast to all of the best in the world,
Rosanne
I send my deepest appreciation and gratitude to Anne on her twenty years of service on the NEWNC. I served on the Council with Anne for several years and always relied on her input and opinion when voting on issues before that were before us. Congrats Anne, I know we haven’t heard the last from you! Jason