Kelly McGrath Calls for Safe Streets That Support Strong Neighborhood Businesses

In a letter to Boston and state leaders, Brighton Main Streets Executive Director Kelly McGrath advocates for transportation policies that protect lives while preserving accessibility, supporting small businesses, and strengthening [...]

Executive Director Kelly McGrath Featured in Allstonia Q&Brighton

Brighton Main Streets Executive Director Kelly McGrath recently sat down with John and Joanna Lin of Allstonia Q&Brighton to share her lifelong connection to the neighborhood, her passion for community [...]

Massachusetts Trip Ideas: Coastal Towns, Weekend Drives & Food Spots Worth Building a Day Around

"If you love places with personality, regulars, and sandwiches worth planning a day around, you're in the right state." We couldn't agree more! Congratulations to Jim's Deli & Restaurant on [...]

Rose Hanlon Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, passion, and lifelong commitment have made a lasting impact on our community. We are proud to celebrate Rose Hanlon as this [...]

Brighton Marine Introduces New Organizational Name: BrightonOne

A longtime leader in serving veterans and military-connected families, Brighton Marine Inc. has announced that it is now operating under the organizational name BrightonOne. The new name reflects the nonprofit's [...]

Share Your Vision for the Future of the Jackson Mann Site

The City of Boston wants to hear from the Allston-Brighton community about the future of the Jackson Mann site. While there is strong community support for building a new Boston [...]

Boston Planning Department Seeks Community Input on Cleveland Circle Improvements

The Boston Planning Department recently held a virtual public meeting to present draft concepts for improving safety and accessibility in Cleveland Circle, ahead of the MBTA's planned Green Line track [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases Newsletter

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases July Newsletter Kevin Honan, who represents the 17th Suffolk District—including precincts in Allston, Brighton, and Brookline—has released his July newsletter. Currently the longest continuously serving [...]

Revolutionary Brighton: Discovering 250 Years of Community, Courage, and Change

As our nation celebrates 250 years of American independence, Brighton Main Streets is proud to help tell the story of our neighborhood's role in the founding of our country. This [...]

Book Donations Needed

Looking to clear some space on your bookshelves while supporting a great community resource? The Friends of the Brighton Branch Library welcome donations of gently used books that can help [...]