Promotions Committee
UPDATE: What’s Open in Egleston?
¿Que’ lo que hay abierto en Egleston? List of businesses open as of May 18, 2020 Una guía a los negocios locales que están abiertos para la fecha del 18 de mayo 2020 PHARMACY / FARMACIAS Bravo Pharmacy (City of Boston Certified Age and Dementia-Friendly Business) 3158 Washington St, Jamaica Plain (617) 553-2501 Hours: Mon-Fri…
Read MoreYou can get ready for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Egleston Square
Don’t panic and support local. Find many of the basic supplies you seek at small businesses right here in the neighborhood. All items were in stock as of 12 noon today. La Peraviana, 3099 Washington Street, Roxbury – Boston, MA 617-442-0522 Hand sanitizer (2 desk size) Rubbing alcohol Disinfectants Tissues Over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)…
Read MoreEgleston Square Announces Hiring of New Executive Director
The Egleston Square Main Street (ESMS) board is excited to announce the hiring of Luis Edgardo Cotto as its new executive director. Cotto took over March 31 from interim Executive Director Giovanna Tapia, who in turn replaced Betsy Cowan when she left last fall to join the City’s Department of Neighborhood Development. “The board conducted…
Read MoreThe 12 Days of the Holidays in Egleston!
Have you heard of Miracle on 34th Street? How about miracles on Washington Street?! This holiday season was full of miracles in Egleston, from the Boston Fire Department who helped us decorate our tree, to great volunteers from St. Mary’s and San Andres who helped lead caroling to local businesses, to the ONLY snowfall of…
Read More10 3/4 Reasons to Support ESMS!
(This announcement was made at our recent Annual Meeting & Networking Breakfast. Thank you 826Boston!). This is a brief Public Service Announcement from 826 Boston, your friendly neighborhood youth writing center, headquartered in Egleston Square and providing free writing and tutoring programs to over 2,000 BPS students each year. 10 ¾ reasons why you should…
Read MoreGreat things happening this summer!
Hello all! As you’ve noticed, it’s been a while since we’ve posted, because so much has going on! A few recent highlights… A FANTASTIC Wake Up the Earth Parade in May Great Merchants’ Meetings in June and July. Technical assistance provided to over 50 businesses. Great press on WGBH and other media outlets. Improvements to…
Read MoreCheck out our series of promotional videos!
There’s so much happening in Egleston Square, and so many things to love about this neighborhood, that we had to share the story! And who better to do that than the merchants, residents and community partners of Egleston Square?! Check out these 60 sec videos to get a taste of Egleston…and be sure to join…
Read MoreVote for the 2011 Business and Volunteer of the Year!
Help us select the 2011 Business and Volunteer of the Year! Each year, the City of Boston recognizes the best business and volunteer of each Main Street district. And this year, YOU have an opportunity to decide who should receive this honor.
Read MoreHot Jazz Cool Neighborhood April 25th at Doyle's!
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Join us for our FIFTH Annual Hot Jazz Cool Neighborhood Fundraiser!! When: Wednesday April 25th 6-9pm Where: Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washington Street, JP What: Live music, appetizers, silent auction, raffle and MORE! This year, you’ll enjoy the hot sounds of the Cornell Coley Afro-Latin Jazz Trio. Born in Kingston, Jamaica of…
Read MoreLocal food is COOL in the winter!
The Codman Square Winter Farmers’ Market has generated more attention for local food during the winter months! And Codman Square isn’t the only place you can get fresh, local food! Egleston Square’s own Plaza Meat Market has be offering fresh, local pork for the past year, attracting customers from all over Greater Boston. Check out…
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