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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,” which for most is no surprise. What is curious is where “resilient” falls on that list. Families, schools, healthcare workers, universities, […]

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Charlesview and Boston College Ensure Workers Get Relief

“It has been a trying year…”, or, “These are unprecedented times…” are statements that have been said repeatedly in the last 9 months. The COVID-19 pandemic completely uprooted how any […]

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Brighton Lodge of Elks Partner Across the Community

When we initially began brainstorming for this year’s Season of Giving, The Elk’s Lodge of Brighton was highlighted for their work putting together the Non-Perishable Food Donation bins through the […]

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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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Liz Breadon with FriendshipWorks and Women’s Table Give to Presentation Rehab

Heading into the Holiday season we can reflect on 2020 being one of the most trying years in our history. As a skilled nursing facility who serves our Community’s senior […]

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It’s obvious why Twelve Hours is Brighton’s 2020 Business of the Year

Dining out or ordering take-out had become an oversight or a simple afterthought in how someone could support our local businesses, and in Brighton thereare just an amazing array of […]

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BRIGHTON’S TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY & OPEN BUSINESS LIST

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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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