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Dorr’s Liquor Mart 40th Anniversary

We want to send a huge thank-you to our friends at @dorrs_liquor_mart for this wonderful honor! 🍻 Kelly McGrath, Executive Director of Brighton Main Streets, said, “We’re so lucky to [...]

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New Restaurants to Try in Boston, December 2025

Brighton Main Streets Executive Director Kelly McGrath is delighted to celebrate the arrival of an exciting new culinary experience at Widowmaker Brewing. Renowned Chef Keith Sarasin is elevating the neighborhood’s [...]

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Amex Shop Small Grants Programs

PROGRAM OVERVIEW To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop [...]

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Cafenation Reopens and Starts a New Chapter

In the uncertainty around the 2020 pandemic, our eyes pointed to some of our favorite long-lasting businesses in Brighton. Before any business aid or workers relief came to the surface, […]

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Brighton’s Small Businesses Take Care of Healthcare Workers

We have seen businesses step up through changing their business models, hold drives for foods and basic goods for Brighton households, or simply provide a charitable hand and give a […]

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Daniel’s Bakery Helps Brighton Get Through This Together

Almost two years ago, before our community had even heard of COVID-19 or the coronavirus, I was in Daniel’s Bakery picking up some pastries to bring to a meeting at […]

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Small Businesses Survive with Ingenuity

Merriam Webster’s 2020 Word of the Year was “pandemic,”Âť which for most is no surprise. What is curious is where “resilient”Âť falls on that list. Families, schools, healthcare workers, universities, […]

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Ghost and the Machine Helps Brighton Take Care of Each Other

When businesses closed in March due to the pandemic, Ghost in the Machine owner Erik Rieth wasn’t sure how long the shutdown would last. And he didn’t know if the […]

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Blue Circle Yoga Keeps Brighton Connected

To celebrate the 2020 Season of Giving, I sought out to recognize Brighton businesses that showcased resiliency and community throughout the year. BlueCircle Yoga came to me quickly in my […]

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Brandon & Matt, Matt’s Barber Shop

It was one year ago, this past week, that this new and modern take on a local barber shop opened up in Brighton Center. When generating a list of businesses […]

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🇺🇸 Boston is 250 years into the American story. T 🇺🇸 Boston is 250 years into the American story.

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the city where the spirit of liberty took root, where ordinary people sparked extraordinary change, and where the ideals of freedom helped shape a nation.

Here’s to 250 years of courage, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of a more perfect union. Happy Independence Day, Boston—and here’s to the generations still writing your story.

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As our nation celebrates 250 years of American ind As our nation celebrates 250 years of American independence, Brighton Main Streets is proud to help tell the story of our own neighborhood’s role in the founding of our country. This week, members of Brighton Main Streets had the privilege of visiting the Massachusetts Historical Society, where we participated in a fascinating tour and lecture focused on 1776. Standing among one of the nation’s premier collections of Revolutionary-era documents—including the renowned Adams Papers—was both inspiring and educational. It reinforced the importance of preserving and sharing the stories that shaped our nation and our neighborhood. Our research is only the beginning.
We’re honored to have been awarded a Boston 250 Summer Programming and Marketing Grant from The Boston Foundation for our project, “Revolutionary Brighton: Discovering 250 Years of Community, Courage, and Change.” This funding will support a series of community programs, educational events, storytelling initiatives, walking tours, and partnerships that will bring Brighton’s rich Revolutionary history to life for residents and visitors of all ages. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing the stories of the people, places, and events that helped shape both Brighton and the birth of our nation. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate 250 years of community, courage, and change.
Boston 250 is a public-private partnership between the City of Boston and private sector partners, including Meet Boston, State Street, The Boston Foundation, John Hancock, Eastern Bank, Liberty Mutual, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and PNC Bank. Learn more about the city’s 250th anniversary celebration at boston250.org. This acknowledgment is included in accordance with the grant guidance provided by The Boston Foundation. 
Together, let’s discover why Brighton’s history is an important part of America’s story. 🇺🇸 Happy 250th, America!
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We want to thank all of our partners who are helpi We want to thank all of our partners who are helping our residents and community beat the heat! @wearebrightonone @massdcr Reilly Pool and Artesani Playground, spray decks in our @bostonparksdept @bplbrighton @bplfaneuil @bplhonan @ymca_oaksquare @harvard Blodgett Pool. You can find additional info for heat wave at Boston.gov/heat #brightonma #brightonmainstreets #heatwave
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