A Look Back at 2011, and a Look Forward to 2012

2011 was a year of extraordinary accomplishments in Roslindale Village, including the Egg Hunt, the Farmers’ Market, the Summer Stroll, A Taste of Roslindale, the Holiday Tree Lighting, Small Business Saturday, and the Holiday Wander.  And there’s more to come!  We’re looking forward to building on last year’s successes to create an even more vibrant and welcoming community in 2012.

Here’s a “sneak peek” at some of what’s coming up in the year ahead:

  • We’re working hard to diversify the district by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones.
  • We’re eagerly anticipating the installation of “Traffic,” an art sculpture designed exclusively for Roslindale Village by George Greenamyer, at the corner of Belgrade and Corinth.
  • We’re working closely with the MBTA on a project that will illuminate the Robert Street Bridge, creating a stunning gateway into the district..

We look forward to sharing our progress on these and other initiatives in the months to come, and we invite you to participate in our efforts to enhance our shared community by shopping, dining, volunteering your time, or making a financial contribution to RVMS in 2012.  Thank you!

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Posted: January 16, 2012

More Recognition for Roslindale Restaurants!

Roslindale is a great destination for food, from fine dining to gourmet ingredients to fresh fare!

Congrats to Redd’s in Rozzie, Seven Star Street Bistro, and Sugar Baking Co. & Restaurant for making The Boston Globe Magazine’s recent (December 18th) “Best of the New” list!

And click here to further whet your appetite!

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Posted: January 16, 2012

Celebrate the Holidays in Roslindale!

Thanks to all of the businesses, shoppers, and diners who are helping to make this year’s Holiday Wander such a success!  We are proud to have 31 businesses participating this year, in addition to traveling musicians, carolers, and gift wrapping, every Thursday through December 22.

 

Roslindale Village is also “decked out” for the holidays with a beautifully lit tree in Adams Park, festively decorated lamp posts throughout the district (courtesy of Roslindale Village Main Street), and cheerful store window displays (courtesy of more than 40 local businesses) throughout the district.

Show your support for local businesses by joining us for the final Wander of the season on Thursday, December 22nd.   Shop, dine, and celebrate!  See our schedule here.

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Posted: December 18, 2011

Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to everyone who participated! All the windows were outstanding! Over 300 votes were tallied the winners were determined!

Best Overall Design -

Sebastian’s Barber Shop*

 

2nd Place: Centre Cuts Salon & Spa
3rd Place: Trethewey Brothers

*1st place winner will be submitted to Boston Main Streets as part of the City-Wide Contest

Honorable Mention for Overall Window Design

  • The Village Market
  • Wapo Taco
  • Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library
  • Blue Star Restaurant
  • Café Rialto
  • The Thrift Shop of Boston
  • Harrison Refrigeration
  • Symphony Barbers
  • Law Office of Pofcher, DiScullo & Petruzziello
  • JB Edwards Uniform Company
  • Sophia’s Grotto
  • Redd’s in Rozzie
  • Vouros Bakery
  • Sugar Baking Company & Restaurant
  • J & P Cleaners
  • Jimmies Ice Cream Cafe

Winner of Best Use of Store Product:  Colorwheel Collection

Outstanding Use of Store Product

  • Tony’s Market
  • Dandelions
  • Fornax Bread Company
  • Joanne Rossman
  • Birch Street House & Garden
  • Minerva’s Owl
  • Marla’s Obsession
  • Solera A Shrine to Wine
  • Sarida
  • Birch Florist

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Posted: December 6, 2011

Holiday Wander kicks off with great holiday shopping and much more!

For those who joined us to kick off the holidays last Saturday, we thank you for joining in the festive holiday tree lighting and supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday! Shops boasted record sales, thousands turned out for the tree lighting alone, and hundreds of children got to see Santa! Free downloads of pictures of your child with Santa taken by professional photographer Greg Caparell are now available here.

We are thrilled to kick off the holiday event season with such success and are hoping you will join us for the biggest and best Holiday Wander yet! This year we are proud to have 31 businesses participating, in addition to traveling musicians, carolers, and gift wrapping every Thursday, December 1 through December 22.

Click here to learn more about the Holiday Wander and other upcoming Roslindale events!

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Posted: November 29, 2011

Roslindale Village Main Street Joins the Second Annual Small Business Saturday to Drive Business to Small Business

Roslindale Village Main Street will participate in the second annual Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2011. Small Business Saturday is a day for dedicating a portion of holiday shopping to local, independently-owned small businesses.

American Express, the founding sponsor of Small Business Saturday, created the national program in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: more demand for their products and services. The second event will build on last year’s inaugural program that drove millions of dollars to main street merchants.

RVMS recognizes the importance of small businesses in Roslindale Village, the jobs they create and the culture they instill in local communities. Small businesses have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years and employ just over half of all private sector employees, according to the Small Business Administration.

“We are proud to have Roslindale Village join the Small Business Saturday Coalition,” said Maryann Fitzmaurice, senior vice-president, American Express OPEN. “It is critical that we get as many supporters on board as possible to generate demand for small, independently owned businesses this holiday season and beyond.”

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Posted: November 14, 2011

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