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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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Brighton Business District Trick or Treat

Brighton Main Streets, together with the Boston Police Department and the Allston/Brighton Chambers of Commerce, kept the Halloween tradition alive in the Brighton Business District—and the 2025 event did not [...]

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Faneuil Garden Redevelopment Project

On October 10th, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a transformative plan to redevelop the Faneuil Gardens public housing community. Brighton Main Streets was honored to be present for the celebration and [...]

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Brighton Main Streets Welcomes Kelly McGrath as Executive Director

Brighton Main Streets Welcomes Kelly McGrath as Executive Director Lifelong Resident Brings Fresh Vision to Brighton’s Commercial District February 24, 2023 (Brighton, MA) - Kelly McGrath has been named Executive [...]

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Brighton Main Streets’ Annual Meeting Wine Tasting

Brighton Main Streets Recognizes Residents and Businesses  for Community Contributions to Local District Little Pecan Bistro named Small Business of the Year, recently closed legacy business  Venetian Hair Salon celebrated […]

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Main Streets Murals Connect People in Unexpected Ways

This Season of Giving we are highlighting how Brighton Main Streets and local businesses have helped our neighbors reconnect over the past year. Please consider supporting BMS with a small […]

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BMS Outdoor Annual Meeting Connects Old and New Friends

This Season of Giving we are highlighting how Brighton Main Streets and local businesses have helped our neighbors reconnect over the past year. Please consider supporting BMS with a small […]

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The Making of Brighton Brewfest 2021

This Season of Giving we are highlighting how Brighton Main Streets and local businesses have helped our neighbors reconnect over the past year. Please consider supporting BMS with a small […]

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SUPPORTING SMALL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS DURING COVID-19

Brighton Main Streets is collecting updates from both the City of Boston and State of Massachusetts.  Our intention is to provide guidance for both businesses and residents in response to […]

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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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Free Live Music Events: for all ages! Please of ti Free Live Music Events: for all ages! Please of time to hit them all! 

Music 🎶 is the theme of the day for Allston and Brighton on this gorgeous Saturday! 

Courtesy of local community partners we have the opportunity to see some great live music:

On the Brighton Common the Brighton Bluesfest from 1pm-6p featuring Pocket Moon and Eddie Scheer’s and the Love Dogs! 30 Chestnut Hill Ave Brighton, Ma 02135 courtesy of The Corner Art Room! 

At The Charles River Speedway from 3pm-10pm is The Rat City Arts Festival featuring 16 local bands and 30+ local art vendors! 525 Western Avenue! 

Live at the Riverstage at Herter Park is the Steely Band tribute band The Nightflies from 7pm-9pm 1175 Soldiers Field Road Allston, Ma 02134
We were recently asked to share this on behalf of We were recently asked to share this on behalf of a Bostonian who, back in his heyday, spent plenty of time in our Brighton Main Streets district. As we read about Brendan Donovan's new memoir, we couldn't help but think that many of the stories he shares may have unfolded in some of the familiar places—past and present—that have long been part of Brighton's history.

Brendan's new memoir, HAPPYSAD: Getting Over the One That Got Away, is an honest and deeply personal story about love, heartbreak, addiction, depression, healing, and the courage it takes to finally tell the truth about your life. Filled with Boston references and a healthy dose of humor alongside some difficult moments, it's already earning praise from early readers for its vulnerability and authenticity.

It isn't easy to put yourself out there—especially when you're sharing your most vulnerable moments and life's biggest struggles. That takes courage, and we want to wish Brendan all the best as he shares his story with the world.

If you're looking to support a local author or enjoy memoirs with strong Boston roots, consider checking out HAPPYSAD.

Congratulations, Brendan, and best of luck with your book!

📖 Learn more here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6116C96

#BrightonMA #SupportLocalAuthors #BostonStories #Memoir #Community #BrightonMainStreets
We want to thank @ratcityartsfestival and @allston We want to thank @ratcityartsfestival and @allstonvillagemainstreets for awarding our Executive Director with the Mr. Rymkus Award at the Gallery and Gala Event last night. Just one of many of the events this week for the festival. In 1917 Mr. Rymkus a resident won a contest for collecting the most dead rats winning $150.00. The award was given for Kelly’s work with helping to eradicate our rodent issue in Allston and Brighton. We are grateful to the environmental team at @isdboston for all of their help to tackle this issue and look forward to continuing the work! We want to congratulate former Executive Director for AVMS, Alex and all of the other award winners and artists showcased at last nights event at Zone 3!
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