Main Street Blog

Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement

The Mayor’s Youth Council is a citywide program in Boston designed to connect young residents with City government and give them a direct role in shaping decisions that affect their [...]

Allston Civic Association heading voter registration campaign

In an article for The Bulletin, author Jeff Sullivan reports on a recent virtual meeting of the Allston Civic Association (ACA), where President Tony D’Isidoro announced plans for a major [...]

The City of Boston, Boston’s veterans, and Brighton Marine Incredible Partnership

Congratulations to the City of Boston, Boston’s veterans, and Brighton Marine on this incredible partnership and investment in those who have served our nation. Our community is truly fortunate to [...]

Cafénation Extends their Hours in June

June 1 marks the start of extended hours at Cafénation! Throughout the month of June, we'll be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from [...]

What should you be planting in your garden at this time of year?

So fun to see Mahoney's Garden Center - Brighton featured on NBC10 Boston! A wonderful local gem, Mahoney’s has been such a great resource for our community over the years [...]

Aliesha Porcena Recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of Boston’s 40 Under 40 Leaders!

Kelly McGrath, Executive Director of Brighton Main Streets, would like to extend her heartfelt congratulations to Aliesha Porcena on being recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of Boston’s [...]

The Big Gig: Spring Music Festival and Market!

What an incredible turnout for The Big Gig at the Charles River Speedway! Brighton Main Streets was proud to sponsor this amazing event alongside The Brighton Bazaar and Allston Pudding [...]

Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) SuperTeens is Back!

☀️ BCYF SuperTeens is back! ☀️ Registration is now OPEN for SuperTeens 2026. The BCYF SuperTeens Program is a six-week leadership program designed exclusively for 13-year-olds. The program focuses on [...]

Brighton Community Food Tour Hosted by Will Hansen

It’s Small Business Month (May), and Brighton is truly a destination for incredible food, culture, and community. With hundreds of years of history and an amazingly diverse restaurant scene, Allston-Brighton [...]

Memorial Day Remembrance

As Memorial Day reminds us, honoring and supporting our veterans is not something reserved for one day a year — it is a commitment we carry every day as a [...]