The Mentelle Neighborhood Association was formed in 2006, succeeding the earlier Eastside Neighborhood Association, to improve the neighborhood and represent the interests of people living within East Main Street, Walton Avenue, Winchester and Richmond roads. Membership is open to homeowners as well as renters and businesses in the neighborhood. All neighborhood residents are welcome and encouraged to participate in MNA activities. The non-profit association is registered with the city’s Division of Planning and the Fayette County Neighborhood Council.
Officers
President (and website administrator): Tom Eblen
Vice President: Shelby Reynolds
Secretary: Esther Hurlburt
Treasurer: Beth Hellebusch
Board members: D’lorah Hughes, Katie Mueller, Barb Wagner, Laura Beth O’Bryan, Stephanie Poole.
Committee chairs: Ray Debolt (traffic), Katie Mueller (social), Elaine Cook (trees), Barb Wagner (environment); Jill DeBolt (Mentelle median).
In memoriam, former board members: Linda Kraus Worley (1950-2021) Bill Fortune (1940-2024).
Meetings
Board meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and December. Most meetings are held in the meeting room at the back of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave. Some meetings are held via Zoom. Board meetings are open to all association members. A general membership meeting is held annually, usually on the fourth Wednesday of October. If you have questions about meeting dates, times and locations, email Tom Eblen.
Join
For information about joining the Mentelle Neighborhood Association, click here.
Neighborhood Traffic Issues
The Mentelle Neighborhood includes portions of 14 streets with a variety of traffic issues. As a matter of policy, the association does not seek to become involved in traffic issues affecting individual streets unless there is a significant overall neighborhood impact. The MNA board thinks the best course of action is for concerned neighbors on an affected street to work together with city officials and staff to resolve traffic issues. For more information, click here.