St John Valley Neighborhood Association ElectionsJune 18, 2008 6:30pm

The St John Valley Neighborhood Association will be holding elections on June 18th at 6:30 pm at the Frannie Peabody Center at 106 Gilman Street (map). The entrance is between Valley and Gilman and facing Hadlock Field.

Position to be filled: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Communications Director. Nominations for these positions and secret ballot voting will be conducted during this meeting.
Board Duties, as defined by the association by-laws, are as follows:

1. President shall preside at all meetings of the general membership. The President shall be the spokesperson of the Association consistent with the objectives and prior resolutions of the Association. The President shall be charged with setting the meeting agenda prior to the scheduled meeting. The President shall be the liaison to the City of Portland. The President shall chair the Board. The President shall work to create and implement the neighborhood plan.

2. Vice President shall fulfill the duties of the President in the President's absence and shall serve as the parliamentarian of the Association. The Vice President shall work with the President to create and implement the neighborhood plan.

3. Secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate written record of all business discussed at meetings of the general membership and for all outside correspondence of the Association. The Secretary shall also have charge of all non-financial books and records of the Association, including the active membership list and maintenance of the by-laws.

4. Treasurer shall be responsible for the finances of the Association, shall keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures and shall sign for all checks drawn on banking accounts of the Association. The Treasurer is authorized to disperse up to one-hundred ($100) dollars of Association funds. Expenditures greater than one-hundred ($100) dollars requires authorization from the Board.

5. Communications Director shall be responsible for public notification of meetings of the Association, the management of all web pages, and for community outreach.

St John Valley By-laws Approved

The by-laws for the St John Valley Neighborhood Association were approved by the general membership on June 4th, 2008. Below is a link to a complete word document.

St John Valley By-Laws

St John Valley Mission Statement Approved

The new Mission Statement for the St. John Valley Neighborhood Association was approved by the general membership at a meeting on June 4th, 2008.

The mission of this group will be:

The Saint John Valley Neighborhood Association is a forum to connect residents, business and property owners with each other and the City of Portland. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, prosperous and respectful community. We strive to beautify streetscapes, promote local business development and reclaim our streets through calming traffic and improving our pedestrian environment.

St. John Valley Neighborhood, Creating a Vision #3

Thank you to everyone who participated in our meetings over the past few weeks. Our third meeting (and final meeting in this form) will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Much has been accomplished with your input and we hope this work will provide a solid springboard for changes in the community.

The meeting on April 23rd will include a presentation by Muskie students on recommendations for the city based on input from the past meetings. It will also be an opportunity to discuss next steps, and how to organize as a community.

We've had great turn-outs for our past meetings, and we hope that attendance and involvement will continue to grow. If you've come before, bring a friend! If you haven't made it to a meeting in the past, we hope you'll take the time to stop by and see what's happening!


St. John Valley Neighborhood, Creating a Vision #3
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm
First Atlantic Building
222 St. John Street, Suite G5

Hosted by Councilor David Marshall, City of Portland Planning Division, and Muskie School of Public Service - Planning Workshop.

For more info, email stjohnvalley@gmail.com or call David Marshall @ 409-6617

Public Meeting #2

Community members are invited to join their neighbors and City Councilor David Marshall in a forum focused on the St. John Valley Neighborhood. The meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 will include a report from our first public meeting and a discussion of possibilities for specific neighborhood improvements.

This is the second in a series of three public meetings to collect ideas and recommendations from participants to determine what the community would like to see in the future of the St. John Valley Neighborhood.

The area of focus includes the St. John/Valley St. corridor, from Veteran’s Bridge to Park Avenue, as well as the neighborhood between the Maine Medical Center campus and the Ballpark, as far east as Weymouth Street.

Hosted by the City of Portland Planning Department and the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service.


When: Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Church of All God’s Children
222 St. John St; Suite G5
located in the First Atlantic Building

Kickoff Neighborhood Meeting a Success!

Thank you to all who participated in our initial public meeting focused on the St. John Valley Neighborhood. We had thirty participants, including residents, property owners, business owners, social service providers, and more! The meeting began with a report on the neighborhood, which highlighted the area's unique makeup in terms of uses, demographics, and culture. Participants were then invited to discuss assets, weaknesses, opportunities, and top priorities for the community. We look forward to our next meeting on April 2, 2008 where the results of these discussions will be presented to the public.

St. John/Valley St. Neighborhood Meeting

Please join a lively discussion concerning the development of a comprehensive plan for the St. John Valley neighborhood and community. The informal meeting on Wednesday, March 12 will provide an opportunity to envision goals and improvements for the coming years.


Wednesday, March 12th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Portland Eagles Club
184 Saint John Street


In coordination with City Councilman David Marshall, the City of Portland Planning Department and the Muskie Graduate Program for Community Planning and Development.