Civic Groups
Operating within the purview of the Board are many civic groups, which hold public evening meetings once a month or week throughout the year, excluding some summer or winter months. Their meetings usually feature one or more guests from City, State or Federal government offices. Groups currently active within the Board include but are not limited to the 49th Precinct Community Council, Allerton Avenue Home Owners and Tenants Association, Chester Civic Association, Morris Park Community Association, Morris Park (Merchants) Alliance, Northeast Bronx Association, Pelham Parkway Preservation Alliance, Pelham Parkway South Neighborhood Association, Van Nest Community Association and Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance.
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