A group of residents and business owners concerned about the future of Portsmouth’s West End will hold a steering committee meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, to look into organizing a business association. The meeting takes place at 2 p.m. at The Pearl, 45 Pearl St.

The group is interested improving the West End’s pedestrian access and fostering the concept of the West End as a unique and vibrant commercial and residential area, separate from downtown.

For more information, contact Cindy Williamson at Eagle Photo, 603-436-0818.