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The purpose of the West End Neighborhood Association is to address issues and concerns that affect the quality of life of all who live and/or work in the West End. The Association fosters and sponsors projects of the individual districts that comprise the West End; serves as a liaison to City Hall; monitors the delivery of city services; provides input and questions in regards to property development and design, and ensures that the neighborhoods throughout the West End are clean, safe, quiet and attractive.

Description:
The objectives of the West End Neighborhood Association are to:

Represent and advance the interests of all persons or organizations that reside or conduct business in the neighborhood.

Keep all residents informed of issues vital to the neighborhood by appropriate communications and meetings.

Establish standing and ad-hoc committees to investigate and make recommendations to the association on all matters of neighborhood concern.

Seek the improvement of dwellings by residents and absentee owners and assist in creating an environment where housing is affordable to everyone.

Establish mutual protection and safety by maintaining communication with our local law enforcement agencies.

Improve the safety of streets and sidewalks through better traffic control and enforcement of city ordinances.

Work toward development and preservation of natural green spaces, parks, trees, landscaping and general land-use management.

History:
The West End Neighborhood Association was established in the year 2004 by concerned residents of the West End.

Contact person: Jannette Lentz, Treasurer, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (207) 774-2885

Address:

Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett Street Portland, ME 04102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.wenamaine.org

Miscellaneous Information

This agency has United Way funded programs
	No
The agency places volunteers in these categories:
	Families, Groups, Adults