Main Street Blog

Did You Know? Brighton Main Streets Partners with Project Place to Keep Our Neighborhood Clean

Did you know that Brighton Main Streets sponsors a neighborhood beautification program in partnership with Project Place Clean Corners? Through the Clean Corners crew, our commercial district receives regular care [...]

A New Resource for Brighton Businesses, Business Brief

The Business Brief is a monthly newsletter for Brighton Main Streets’ small business community, presented by Executive Director Kelly McGrath. Each issue will connect local businesses with valuable resources, funding [...]

Suffolk University Offers Six-Week Business Boot Camp for Boston Entrepreneurs

Are you thinking about starting a business or growing an existing one? Suffolk University's Business Advancement for Small Enterprises (BASE) Program offers a six-week business boot camp for aspiring Boston-area [...]

Allston-Brighton Boston College Community Fund – Fall 2026 Grants

Apply for a $3,000 Community Project Grant The Allston-Brighton Boston College Community Fund is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Project Grant cycle. Eligible community projects can apply for [...]

Nominate a Boston Business for the Legacy Business Program

Nominations Open Through November 27, 2026 The City of Boston is now accepting nominations for its Legacy Business Program, an annual initiative that recognizes and celebrates 30 longstanding businesses throughout [...]

City of Boston Launches New Parking Enforcement Dashboard

The City of Boston has launched a new Parking Enforcement Dashboard. This online tool helps residents and business owners see how parking enforcement is handled across the city. Users can [...]

Green Line Service Changes Affect Allston and Brighton

Green Line Service Changes Affect Allston and Brighton The MBTA is upgrading signals in the Green Line Central Subway. These improvements will cause service disruptions and require shuttle buses in [...]

Jackson Mann Site Planning Feedback Period Now Open

Share Your Feedback by November 17, 2026 The City of Boston is now accepting public feedback on the proposed plans for the Jackson Mann Community Center. The proposal was presented [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases November Newsletter

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

Help Bring Thanksgiving to Local Families

Many families in our community are facing financial challenges this year. Funds raised through this event will go directly toward purchasing Thanksgiving turkeys for visitors of the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry. [...]