Oak Square YMCA OAKtoberfest 5K Race & Taste

Our neighbors at the Oak Square YMCA are hosting the OAKtoberfest 5K Race & Taste on Sunday, October 18! Join the YMCA of Greater Boston for a family-friendly 5K Race [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases October Newsletter

Kevin Honan, who represents the 17th Suffolk District—including precincts in Allston, Brighton, and Brookline—has released his October newsletter. Currently the longest continuously serving legislator in the state, Rep. Honan has [...]

Save the Allston Post Office!

Join neighbors, local businesses, and community leaders today for a Rally & Press Conference with Mayor Michelle Wu and City Council President Liz Breadon in support of keeping the Allston [...]

Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Permitting Clinic Now Available Year-Round

You asked, we listened! Need help navigating your construction or renovation project? The ISD Permitting Clinic is now available year-round. Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Plans and Zoning Division staff [...]

Stay Connected with the Allston-Brighton Chamber of Commerce

Brighton Main Streets is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of the Allston-Brighton Chamber of Commerce and to work alongside local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to strengthen [...]

Investing in Allston-Brighton’s Young People

Brighton Main Streets extends a heartfelt thank you to Boston Landing, Lola Grace Events, NB Fitness Club, and American Flatbread Brighton for coming together to invest in the young athletes [...]

USPS Begins Study on Possible Closure of Allston Post Office

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun a formal study that could lead to the permanent closure of the Allston Post Office. At a community meeting on September 11, [...]

Free *Pilot* Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center!

Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center Free Pilot Shuttle to Temporary Senior Center A free pilot shuttle service will begin Monday, September 21, providing transportation between the Veronica B. Smith [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases September Newsletter

Kevin Honan, who represents the 17th Suffolk District—including precincts in Allston, Brighton, and Brookline—has released his September newsletter. Currently the longest continuously serving legislator in the state, Rep. Honan has [...]

McKinney Playground: Upcoming Closure, Fence and Tree Work

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced upcoming construction at McKinney Playground, including improvements to the park’s fencing, landscaping, and perimeter vegetation. Beginning August 17, most of the park [...]