News - Boston Main Streets

Mayor boosts Boston business districts

August 1, 2019

By: India Glenn

Tags: Business Support, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Local businesses recognized for contributions to neighborhoods

Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley

July 17, 2019

Tags: Business Support, four corners main street, Greater Ashmont Main Street, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, Trolley Tour, Upham's Corner Main Street

3 days, 9 stops, 40 small businesses celebrated. Mayor Martin J. Walsh is returning for the “Mayor on Main” trolley tour, a three-day event that will highlight Boston’s Main Streets districts.

JP Festival Trolley for JP Porchfest – Saturday, July 13, 12-6pm

July 2, 2019

Tags: Free, JP Centre/South Main Streets, Trolley Tour

JP Centre/South Main Streets presents the JP Festival Trolley, a free trolley that will span the district and Jamaica Plain.

Crowdfunding for Placemaking: The Successes and Challenges

January 29, 2019

By: Main Street America

Tags: Greater Ashmont Main Street, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Local Main Street Directors Jenn Cartee and Ed Gaskin of Greate are presenting the "Crowdfunding for Placemaking: The Successes and Challenges" at this year's Main Street NOW Conference in Seatle.

Mayor’s 2018 Enchanted Trolley Tour

November 23, 2018

By: boston.gov

Tags: Family Friendly, Free, Holidays, Outdoor Events, Parades & Tours

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Monarch in West Roxbury Main Streets

September 21, 2018

Tags: & Music Classes, Art classes (Toddler+), Child Friendly, Childbirth Education, Daddy-to-be Boot Camp, Family Friendly, Free, Free family friendly activities, Grand Opening, Hormone Balancing, Ribbon Cutting, Support groups on loss, West Roxbury Main Streets, Yoga for 5-10 year olds

On Saturday September 22nd, join us for the opening of West Roxbury’s newest storefront, The Monarch Studio.

Boston Main Streets districts help local businesses like these find their footing

September 19, 2018

By: Devra First

Tags: dorchester, food, four corners main street, vegan

Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor is the coziest corner of Four Corners in Dorchester, an island of calm at the busy intersection where Washington meets three other streets.

The Dot Jazz Series 2018-2019 season kicks off this month with Jason Palmer Quintet

September 14, 2018

By: The Dorchester Post

Tags: Greater Ashmont Main Street, jazz, Live music

Greater Ashmont Main Street and Mandorla Music Series are beginning their Dot Jazz Series this week, a full season consisting of 5 jazz shows from September 2018 to May 2019.

Roxbury Memory Trail Mobile App: A Smart App to Make our Community’s History Come Alive

May 18, 2018

Tags: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

We invite you to be part of Roxbury Memory Trail Mobile App. The most urgent need at this moment is raising the $5,000 in matching funds. You can help by spreading the word or donating today.

Crowdfunding Campaign to Build The Roxbury Memorial Walking Trail App

May 14, 2018

Tags: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Boston Main Street Foundation and Greater Grove Hall Main Streets are working to develop an app that highlights the over 100 historic points of interest. Learn more at: Patronicity.com/RoxburyTrail

Supporting small business: Boston entrepreneurs talk challenges and ideas at hearing

May 5, 2018

By: Karen Morales

Tags: Accelerate Boston program, Business Equity Initiative, Dudley Square Main Streets, Eastern Bank, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

The Boston City Council Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs held a hearing last Tuesday at the Bruce C. Bolling Building on the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses.

Ed Gaskin, Executive Director of Greater Grove Main Streets honored as community leader at MLK event

March 7, 2018

By: Staff, Wicked Local Randolph

Tags: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

“Ed has been instrumental in implementing changes in the Greater Grove Hall area from economic development efforts, urban planning initiatives and community development,” said Karen Bunch.