Membership In the League:

Founded in 1972, The Newbury Street League is a non-profit business association of approximately 200 members, representing the interests of its members on Newbury Street and in the Back Bay as both a commercial district and a community.

The League advocates on behalf of member businesses for the economic good of the district. By coordinating League members and building a consensus around key business concerns, the League seeks solutions to create positive business growth on Newbury Street and in the Back Bay.

The Newbury Street League also believes in helping to create an enriching neighborhood environment. To achieve this, the League works with community leaders and organizations to continually improve and beautify Newbury Street and the Back Bay and supports local community charities like the Women’s Lunch Place.

Below are a few of the benefits the Newbury Street League offers all members:

• Business Support: market and advertise through complimentary listings in the NSL’s Annual Newbury Street Map and Directory and on the NSL website, support members with their applications to the Back Bay Architectural Commission, submit letters of support for zoning and licensing issues, rally to keep the Hynes Convention Center open, creation of the Member to Member Benefits Program offering special benefits from NSL members to NSL members

• Environmental Advocacy: appeal to the City of Boston for street cleanliness, snow removal, trash removal, work with Project Place for additional cleanings, petition BTD for more non-commercial parking meters

• Community Involvement: installation of the Holiday Lighting in the trees along Newbury Street , regular email updates regarding issues such as street closing, parades and Back Bay events, the quarterly “Newbury Street News” newsletter

• Networking Events: the “World On A Street ” Auction Gala, Art Newbury Street , Annual Member’s Meeting, Holiday Reception, Monthly Networking Parties.

For more information on the Newbury Street League, please call 617.267.2224 or NewburyStreetUSA @aol.com.

To become a member, please DOWNLOAD and fill out the application and fax to 617.267.5554 or mail to: 93 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 306, Boston, MA 02115.