Welcome Michele McGuire, BAPA’s New Community Relations Director
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor The Beverly Area Planning Association has recently hired a new community relations director. She’s a native South Sider who has returned to the neighborhood after living on the North Side in Logan Square, pursuing careers in music and marketing. After having a child, she returned to Beverly/Morgan Park and started her new […]
Old House Lecture Series Returns with Vintage Home Painting Expert Aaron Groff
Local resident, Aaron Groff will be the featured speaker at the next installment of BAPA’s Old House Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 19 at his home located at 9204 South Pleasant from 7-8:30 p.m. Established in 2004, Groff Painting is focused on providing high quality work including residential/commercial interior and exterior painting, general repairs, tiling, […]
Jeni Nelson Joins BAPA Board of Directors
By Brian Marchetti The Beverly Area Planning Association welcomes Jeni Nelson, a lifelong resident of Beverly/Morgan Park, to its Board of Directors. She hopes to bring her love and passion for the neighborhood to help make our strong community even stronger. “I’m a booster for the neighborhood,” Nelson said. “I thought it was time for […]
“Old House Lecture Series” Continues This November
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) continues its commitment to preserving the architectural heritage of our neighborhood through its popular Old House Lecture Series. This series, dedicated to educating homeowners and enthusiasts about the importance of restoration and preservation, brings together experts who share their knowledge on restoring and maintaining the beautiful homes that define […]
Meet BAPA’s New Board Members
By Brian Marchetti Kirsten Miller Like so many residents born in Beverly/Morgan Park, Kirsten Miller left the neighborhood only to return. The unique small-town feel and sense of community seemed an ideal place to raise a family. She joined the BAPA board this past June. “I’ve been wanting to get involved,” Miller said. “It’s not […]
Meet BAPA’s Newest Board Member: Quinn Donnelly
By Susan Baird It’s always interesting when there are changes at the helm. This is an introduction to BAPA’s newest board members, Tim McSweeney and Quinn Donnelly. McSweeney and Donnelly were both added to the Board of Directors earlier this year. Quinn Donnelly was born and reared in Beverly/Morgan Park. He obtained a law degree […]
Meet BAPA’s Newest Board Member: Tim McSweeney
By Susan Baird It’s always interesting when there are changes at the helm. This is an introduction to BAPA’s newest board members, Tim McSweeney and Quinn Donnelly. McSweeney and Donnelly were both added to the Board of Directors earlier this year. Tim McSweeney was born and raised in Beverly/Morgan Park. He even recalls hearing about […]
Thank You, Michele Pettiford!
Michele Pettiford didn’t grow up in Beverly/Morgan Park. But from the time she first visited the neighborhood, she’s loved it here, and when she and her husband Jeff moved into their North Beverly house, she jumped into community life with both feet. Michele just completed her second term as BAPA Board President, making way for […]