Back Cove Neighborhood Association
Who We Are
The Back Cove Neighborhood Association (BCNA) represents and advocates for the residents and businesses of the Back Cove neighborhood of Portland, Maine.
Founded in 2003, we serve as the liaison between Back Cove residents and businesses, and the city government. Our boundaries are (roughly) Forest Avenue across to Washington Avenue, and Canco Road down to the Cove.
We hold regular membership meetings & events focusing on:
Current Board Members include:
Gretchen Stanton - President
David Torresen - Vice President
Judy Montgomery - Treasurer
Carol Colton - Interim Secretary
Kevin Bunker
Jacki Cohen
Emily Holland
David Very
Jake Viola
Lydia Wagner
Andrew Zarro
Photos by Susan Lavigne and Corey Templeton
Founded in 2003, we serve as the liaison between Back Cove residents and businesses, and the city government. Our boundaries are (roughly) Forest Avenue across to Washington Avenue, and Canco Road down to the Cove.
We hold regular membership meetings & events focusing on:
- Local elections
- Open space/environmental issues
- Relations with Ocean Avenue Elementary School
- Traffic and safety
- Social get-togethers
Current Board Members include:
Gretchen Stanton - President
David Torresen - Vice President
Judy Montgomery - Treasurer
Carol Colton - Interim Secretary
Kevin Bunker
Jacki Cohen
Emily Holland
David Very
Jake Viola
Lydia Wagner
Andrew Zarro
Photos by Susan Lavigne and Corey Templeton
Key Initiatives
Through the years, the BCNA has played a key role in a number of initiatives that make Back Cove a better place for all of us, including:
Photo by Corey Templeton
- Bringing Ocean Avenue Elementary School to the neighborhood
- Starting an "Aging in Place" program to help neighbors thrive in familiar settings
- Advocating for new playground equipment and plantings in Heseltine Park
- Helping to launch Sundays on the Boulevard to encourage car-free recreation
- Hosting parties and festivals to foster community and connection
Photo by Corey Templeton
News and Updates
The Back Cove Neighborhood
Get Involved
It's easy to join the BCNA--just give us your name, phone and email! (And a donation of $25 would be great, too.) We'll add you to our list, and you'll receive regular emails about what's going on in your neighborhood, along with opportunities to get involved. And follow us on Facebook for more updates!
Donate
BCNA relies on the support of its members both residential and commercial to keep the organization vibrant and valuable.
Please join your neighbors today and support our initiatives with a donation.
The Back Cove Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to BCNA are tax deductable to the full extent allowed by law.
Donations can also be sent via check to board Treasurer Judy Montgomery, 53 Parsons Road, Portland, Maine 04103.
Photo by Corey Templeton
Please join your neighbors today and support our initiatives with a donation.
The Back Cove Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to BCNA are tax deductable to the full extent allowed by law.
Donations can also be sent via check to board Treasurer Judy Montgomery, 53 Parsons Road, Portland, Maine 04103.
Photo by Corey Templeton
$25
Other Associations
We encourage you to support other nearby neighborhood groups and organizations in Portland, Maine:
- Aging in Place
- Deering Center Neighborhood Association
- East Deering Neighborhood Association
- Friends of Payson Park
- Friends of Woodford's Corner
And visit the Portland Maine City Website for more details on ongoing and upcoming construction projects.
