Volunteer with the Historic Boston-Edison Association
The Historic Boston-Edison Association is headed by an elected Board of Directors, however, much of the Association work is performed in HBEA's committees.
Committee membership is open to all residents of Boston-Edison. Volunteers are needed on all committees. If you love the Boston-Edison neighborhood and want to help make a difference, Volunteer Now! Call the Boston-Edison Phone Line at 313-883-4360 and express your interest or send us an email.
Beautification Committee
Chairs: Debbie Baldwin and Flora Bennett
Meeting Times: 7:00pm, Third Thursday of every month
Location: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Contact: B-E Hotline at 313-883-4360 or bostonedison@gmail.com
This committee works to keep our public spaces maintained, including streets, boulevards, parks, vacant lots, and alleys. The committee works with both the City and with residents with respect to trash collection, mowing, and landscaping.
Community Relations Committee
Chair: Tara Miller
Meeting Times: 7:00pm, Third Thursday of every month
Location:Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Contact: B-E Hotline at 313-883-4360 or bostonedison@gmail.com
Residents enjoy a sense of community in a neighborhood that is socially, racially and ethnically diverse. We share common interests in our homes and in neighborhood issues. This committee works to promote the community among residents and the pride we have in our homes and our neighborhood, which is one of the premier addresses in the Detroit metropolitan area. The committee educates residents about our history and historical importance and sponsors a variety of community-building activities.
Holiday Home Tour Committee
Chairs:Mary Konopka and Pat Linklater
Meeting Times: 7:00pm, Fourth Thursday of every month
Location: varies
Contact: Mary Konopka at 313-867-2128 or bostonedison@gmail.com
The Association sponsors the annual Holiday Home Tour of Boston-Edison homes. This committee plans and conducts the tour, including selecting homes, making arrangements, selling tickets, conducting tours, assisting participating homeowners, advertising, and preparing the souvenir program.
Security Committee
Chairs: Victoria Koski and Jim Hamilton
Meeting Times: 7:00pm, Fourth Monday of every month
Location: varies
Contact: B-E Hotline at 313-883-4360 or bostonedison@gmail.com
The value of our homes and the quality of our lives, depend on the neighborhood being secure. This committee works with the Police Department on crime prevention, including projects to educate residents about home security measures they must take to be secure.
Zoning Committee
Chairs: Joy Rencher and Brian Ceccon
Meeting Times: 7:00pm, Second Monday of every month
Location: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Contact: B-E Hotline at 313-883-4360 or bostonedison@gmail.com
Homes in the Boston-Edison Historic District are protected by the City's historic district ordinances and R-1 Zoning. The value of our homes depends partly on how well we preserve the historic architectural character of the neighborhood as well as preserve the single family residential designation. This committee works to promote compliance with historic and zoning ordinances through educational efforts, working with various city and county departments, and through legal action when required. Current focus is on Vacant Homes, Junk Cars, Compliance with Historic Standards, and responding to neighbor complaints related to zoning violations. Read more about the Zoning Committe initiatives in the residents-only section.
