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West Roxbury Main Streets’ First Westie Fest is a Success
Hundreds of people enjoyed the spectacular day at West Roxbury Main Street’s first annual Westie Fest Fall Festival held at Billings Field last month. The October day saw sunshine and unusually warm seventy degree weather. The festival was filled with entertainment as West Roxbury residents and friends of all ages gathered at Billings Field. “We…
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Sustainability in Your Local Small Business – A Compelling Case Made by West Roxbury Shop Owners
By Jacob Robinson and Jenna Lang Despite the commonly-held belief that living in an environmentally-friendly way is expensive and difficult, switching to sustainable practices often saves you lots of money for a little effort. This is especially true for small businesses. Large corporations have dedicated staff and resources to improve sustainability and manage their environmental…
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Reimagining Open Spaces in West Roxbury’s Main Street District
By Jacob Robinson, Executive Director West Roxbury Main Streets (WRMS) is excited to let the community know about its latest project to demonstrate the potential of open spaces to add vibrancy in West Roxbury’s commercial corridor along Centre Street. Earlier this month, WRMS installed temporary outdoor seating and new planters along the Tim White Way…
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Outdoor Dining Options in West Roxbury’s Main Street District
When you’re out in the district this summer, remember to #LoveLocalSafely. We’ve put together a list of local hotspots with outdoor seating along Centre Street and Spring Street in the West Roxbury Main Street district. Click on the images below to visit the business’s website for more information. RECREO COFFEE PORTER CAFE WEST ON CENTRE…
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Main Street’s Districts Host Mayoral Forum focused on Improving Boston’s Neighborhoods
Main Street’s Districts Host Mayoral Forum focused on Improving Boston’s Neighborhoods On August 10, 2021 the coalition of 20 independent nonprofits that make up Boston’s Main Streets districts will convene a Mayoral Candidate Forum to ask tough questions and hear how each candidate plans to support, sustain and advance healthy commercial districts throughout Boston’s neighborhoods…
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West Roxbury Residents Give Back to Support Small Businesses and Fight Food Insecurity During the Pandemic
Hungry to Help Boosts Sales at 12 Neighborhood Businesses, Raises Over $3,200 for Area Food Pantries
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Process kicks off to transform West Roxbury’s Tim White Way
By Lauren Goldberg, Co-Founder of Thriving Places Collaborative This post originally appeared on https://www.thrivingplacescollaborative.com/ The entrance of Tim White Way on Centre Street in West Roxbury. Photo by Jill Eshelman Nestled into the heart of West Roxbury’s Centre Street district, Tim White Way gives pedestrian access from the Highland train station to local shops, the…
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LOVE LOCAL This Winter: How We Can Help Ensure Our Businesses Survive
Traditionally, late fall is such a fun time in West Roxbury. Snowflakes on lampposts. Twinkling lights in store front windows. A decorated tree by the Hastings parking lot. Red bows and wreaths on doors. Blue and white lights on shrubs. We’ve already adapted and modified our Halloween celebration on Centre Street to a joy-filled “Trunks…
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New Café – Banh Mi Oi – Brings “Secret” Family Recipe to West Roxbury’s Growing Food Scene
By Jonathan Pappas Xin Chào, West Roxbury! Earlier this month, Banh Mi Oi celebrated its Grand Opening on Centre Street with the support of West Roxbury Main Streets and local representatives. It is the third business to open in West Roxbury during COVID-19. Lines of people waited outside the door to try authentic Vietnamese cuisine…
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West Roxbury Scores a “PERFECT 10”
By Jonathan Pappas For Kanessa Alexander, moving her salon – Perfect 10 – to West Roxbury from Dorchester was always part of the plan. Kanessa Alexander, Owner of Perfect 10 Unisex Salon “I love West Roxbury,” says the 43-year old mother of four daughters. “People here are friendly and supportive. The neighborhood is becoming much…