RVMS

Established in 1985, RVMS works with community volunteers to foster a vital and thriving business district which in turn benefits the entire community. The Main Street approach is a comprehensive approach to providing merchant groups and community residents with the tools and information necessary to compete in todays marketplace. The Main Street approach has four key elements: design, organization, promotion, and economic restructuring. The work done in these areas by community volunteers helps to capitalize on Roslindale's unique historical, cultural and architectural assets while also addressing the many economic development needs around small business retention and developmental recruitment in light of strong competition from shopping malls and discount retailers.

Carter Wilkie, President, resident
Steve Gag, Vice President, resident and past president
Francis Guerrios, Treasurer, Branch Manager Citizens Bank
Tom Donahue , Clerk, resident

Wayne Beitler, resident
Darlene Donovan, resident
Seth Gitell, resident
Jennifer Goldson, resident
Greg Laham, owner Sullivan’s Pharmacy, past president
Steve Lymneos, owner Lymneos Insurance
Vinny Marino, resident
Cathy McCarthy , The Cooperative Bank, resident
Charlie McCarthy , past president, resident
Steve Mooney, resident
Luke Moran, The Cooperative Bank
Joseph Murphy, owner A. Boschetto Bakery
Jim Nichols, Krupa Insurance, past president
Adam Rogoff, resident
Rick Ward, resident
Glenn Williams, resident and past president

Benefits of volunteering for a RVMS Committee:

Contribute to the quality of life in Roslindale Meet neighbors and others with similar interests
Create more fun in your life
Present networking opportunities

Economic Development A current project of this committee is instituting an "Elder Friendly" business program to Roslindale.

Design - A current project of this committee is environmental graphics that would include maps, parking signs,and kiosks for the business district. Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the

Marketing/Promotions - this committee works on a wide variety of events that are focused on bringing the community into the business district. Annual events include Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts in Adams Park, Harvest Festival, Tree Lighting and Farmers' Market.

Everyone is always welcome to come to one of our meetings to check out the opportunity for volunteering on a committee. Call Janice at 617-327-4065 if you have a question.