Main Street Blog

Boston 311: The Number Every Brighton Neighbor Should Know

See a pothole on Washington Street? Trash overflowing near a bus stop? A streetlight out on your walk home? You don't have to wonder who to call. That's what Boston [...]

Pink with Purpose at Brighton Elks Lodge

Join Brighton Elks Lodge #2199 on Friday, October 23, for Pink with Purpose! This special event supports breast cancer awareness and research. Event Details Date: Friday, October 23, 2026 Time: [...]

Dr. Clean Laundry Opens in Brighton

The former Brooks Coin-Op laundromat at 47 Brooks St. in Brighton has transitioned to Dr. Clean Laundry, a modern, family-owned business offering convenient laundry services for the community. Services include [...]

Allston Brighton Food Pantry – October Schedule

Please see the October distribution schedule above. We will continue our Friday outdoor distribution at the discretion of the food truck, based on staff availability and weather conditions. Saturday distributions [...]

Join Us for the OAKtoberfest 5K Race & Taste!

Our neighbors at the Oak Square YMCA are hosting the OAKtoberfest 5K Race & Taste on Sunday, October 18! The YMCA of Greater Boston invites runners and walkers of all [...]

State Representative Kevin Honan Releases October Newsletter

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

Save the Allston Post Office!

Join neighbors, local businesses, and community leaders today for a Rally & Press Conference with Mayor Michelle Wu and City Council President Liz Breadon in support of keeping the Allston [...]

Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Permitting Clinic Now Available Year-Round

You asked, we listened! Need help navigating your construction or renovation project? The ISD Permitting Clinic is now available year-round. Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Plans and Zoning Division staff [...]

Yes, Daniel’s Bakery Accept EBT!

Yes, We Accept EBT! You can use your EBT benefits on eligible items at Daniel’s Bakery. Stop by, choose your favorites, and make your day a little sweeter. Daniel’s Bakery395 [...]

Brighton Main Streets and the Allston-Brighton Chamber of Commerce

Brighton Main Streets proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the Allston-Brighton Chamber of Commerce. We work alongside local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to strengthen our neighborhood's business [...]