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About Roslindale Village Main Street

Mission
The mission of Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) is to promote Roslindale Village as an appealing destination and the dynamic center of our community. As a nonprofit organization, we bring together local volunteers, businesses and public agencies to strengthen the Village’s economic vitality, physical appearance and unique local character.

History
RVMS was established in 1985 as the first urban Main Street Program in the nation, with the help of then City Councilor Thomas M. Menino and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Within its first three years, RVMS achieved great success in revitalizing Roslindale Village, with 33 façade changes, 43 commercial building rehabilitations, 29 net new businesses, and 132 net job gains—totaling over $5 million in new investments.

What We Do
RVMS is a community-driven and governed organization with only one paid employee. We rely on participation from countless volunteers to provide the programs, services and events that help make Roslindale a great place to live and work. Please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

Our volunteer committees focus in three major areas:



2009-10 Roslindale Village Main Street Board of Directors

Carter Wilkie, President   resident
Steve Gag, Vice President   resident
John Pierce, Treasurer   co-owner, Boston Cheese Cellar
Tom Donahue, Clerk   resident

Wayne Beitler   resident
Lisa DiPietro  co-owner, The Pet Cabaret
Darlene Donovan   resident
Sonia Garufi  co-owner, Sophia's Grotto
Seth Gitell   resident
Jennifer Goldson   resident
Francis Guerrios   Branch Manager, Citizens Bank
Vinny Marino  owner, Roslyn Management
Cathy McCarthy   The Cooperative Bank, resident
Charlie McCarthy    resident
Steve Mooney  resident
Luke Moran   Branch Manager, The Cooperative Bank
Joseph Murphy   owner, A. Boschetto Bakery
Jim Nichols   owner, Krupa Insurance
Adam Rogoff   resident
Rick Ward  resident
Glenn Williams  resident