Apr

30

Walk to Lilac Sunday – Sunday, May 9!

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This Mother’s Day, visitors will flock to Roslindale for the annual Lilac Sunday celebration at the Arnold Arboretum. The day-long festival features tours of the Arboretum’s spectacular lilac collection, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only), and family activities from 10 am – 4 pm.  What better way to enjoy the celebration than to share brunch or lunch at one of Roslindale Village’s great restaurants (or pack a picnic lunch from the neighborhood’s array of specialty food shops) and walk up the road the few blocks to the Arboretum gates?

Apr

27

Cafe Rialto opens on Washington Street

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After some flood-related delays, Cafe Rialto opened its doors in the former Square Corner Cafe space at 4197 Washington Street last week.  Read more

Apr

12

Come help Roslindale shine next Saturday, April 24

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Boston Shines!
Annual Roslindale Village Cleanup
Saturday, April 24, 9 am-2 pm
Meet at Adams Park

Looking for a way to honor Earth Day locally?  Start by rolling  up your sleeves for a neighborhood cleanup!  All ages are invited to join in on Saturday, April 24 to help make our neighborhood shine after a long winter.

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Apr

11

Roslindale Branch Library saved from the chopping block

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On April 8, after a phenomenal turnout of Roslindale supporters at multiple community meetings, the Trustees of the Boston Public Library announced the branches being considered for closing in light of budget shortfalls.  The Roslindale branch was not among them – a huge victory for the Roslindale community, but not the end of the battle by any means.

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Apr

8

Seeking 2010 Farmers’ Market Manager

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Roslindale Village Main Street is currently reviewing applications for Market Manager of the 2010 Roslindale Farmers’ Market. This is a paid, part-time position that runs from late May through early November.  Download the position description and application instructions here.

Apr

8

New restaurants in Roslindale

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Two new Roslindale eateries got great reviews recently: Jazz Café and Bar, a Haitian-American bistro on Washington St., on Hidden Boston; and the Arbri Café (which opened recently on Belgrade, serving Albanian cuisine under the chef of the original Café Apollonia) in the Globe.

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