NEPC Board News

Dear Friends, I have two things to report to you today: News. . . A while back I asked David Miller, our Chair of Programming, to lead a search committee … Read more

Dear Friends, Rather wild mood swings––September weather in New England!  Some days, Mother Nature seems unable to decide whether it still has summer simmering on the back burner––or autumn setting … Read more

Dear Friends, If there is such a thing as the poetry gods, they must be smiling on NEPC! We’ve now held 6 of the 8 scheduled events in the WE (too) … Read more

Dear Friends, I have a confession to make: I was always uncomfortable with the concept of Black History Month. It struck me as a pro forma attempt to honor the … Read more

My Friends, Let me start by wishing you a Happy 2026. I will confess, I’d begun feeling quite hopeful as the holidays approached (perhaps many of you were feeling the same), … Read more

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I have a few important things to discuss with you today: the video/anthology of this year’s prize winners; volunteer opportunities; and our end-of-year fundraising drive, which–with your help–will place the … Read more

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Stray thoughts and (perhaps) a few more orderly observations: Kudos (Overdue) The fact that you’re enjoying yet another monthly newsletter is largely due to the diligence … Read more

Letter from our President Dear Friends and Colleagues, As I’m approaching the completion of my first year as your President, I am proud to say it has been a productive … Read more