Newsletters vary in terms of the information the Board includes, the frequency they send it out, and the overall design. Newsletters are an effective way of concisely communicating information on past and up-coming meeting information to the community. Some information may also some of the following:

1. Community Board Council meeting agendas
2. Up-coming community events
3. Community reports
4. CB calendar
5. Liquor License Applicants
6. Contact Information

Newsletters can be sent out as hard and soft copies as well as stored on the CB website for later reference by the various constituents.

Below are a few examples of Boards’ newsletters:

• Queens Community Board 2
• Manhattan Community Board 2
• Manhattan Community Board 5
• Manhattan Community Board 7
• Manhattan Community Board 8

Related Challenges:

• Sharing InformationGetting info from your Community Board is important, but the approaches they take are varied and not always effective.
• VisibilityA lack of public awareness of Community Boards and their work is a major challenge.