ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
RVMS was established in 1985 as one of the first urban Main Street Programs 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. Roslindale Village Main Street received a National Main Streets Urban Pioneer Award in 2006 for its revitalization efforts.
Today, Roslindale Village is a thriving commercial hub, with free public wifi in Adams Park, and a fabulous Farmers Market. And, there are now 20 Main Street Districts in the City of Boston. We are proud to have been the first one!
STAFF
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Anna VanRemoortel is our Executive Director and previously worked as our Community Manager. Since joining our team in 2021, Anna has implemented public art installations, guided the development of new volunteer-led events, and introduced the new annual gala. Before she came to RVMS, she received her Masters in Sociology from Duke University and conducted research on sustainability and community development. Outside of work, you can find Anna getting coffee at The Square Root, walking around the Arnold Arboretum, and hiking in the White Mountains. Anna lives here in Roslindale with her partner.
ANNA VANREMOORTEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alyssa started as our Program Manager in June 2022, after a previous career working in international education. Alyssa loves to travel and see the world, but also appreciates the opportunity to spend more time and energy right here in Roslindale, where she lives. Since joining the team, Alyssa has enjoyed getting to know the wonderful RVMS volunteer community and has worked with volunteer committees on several initiatives, including a Community Art Walk and a New Resident Night. Alyssa also writes the weekly newsletter! Outside of work, you'll find Alyssa shopping at the Farmers Market, taking partner acrobatics classes at Commonwealth Circus Center, or hanging out with her dog, Taro.
ALYSSA MACNEILL
PROGRAM MANAGER
Steve joined RVMS in 2017 as the Farmers Market Assistant. He then worked as our Farmers Market Manager in 2019 and was promoted to our full-time Event Manager in 2021. Steve is passionate about food access and community engagement. Steve has organized several RVMS events including our Tree Lighting, Chick-or-Treat Egg Hunt, Holiday Market, and our first ever Beer Festival on Birch Street Plaza. Outside of work, you can find Steve at the gym, biking around Boston, or getting his favorite hot sauce "Lighthouse Keepers" from Joanne Rossman's.
STEVE MARCELIN
EVENT MANAGER
NINA PRALOUR
BOOKKEEPER AND OFFICE MANAGER
MADISON DANIS
FARMERS MARKET LEAD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The RVMS Board of Directors is a working volunteer board comprised of residents, business owners and professionals in Roslindale. The Board provides a primary link to the community, working to build consensus and cooperation among stakeholders in the business district. The Board also provides organizational, administrative and financial oversight of Roslindale Village Main Street and raises funds to support the organization's programs and special projects.
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LAURA CHARLES
RESIDENT
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MAEVE DUGGAN
RESIDENT
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VINNY FIEG
PRESIDENT & RESIDENT
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GENA MAVULI
RESIDENT
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ALLISON ROGERS
RESIDENT
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MELISSA CORDING
RESIDENT
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LORA ESTEY
BUSINESS OWNER
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BRENDAN FOGARTY
RESIDENT
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KIJANA ROSE
RESIDENT
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CARLA CORNEJO
RESIDENT
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JOSH FAIRCHILD
RESIDENT
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JOHN FREEMAN
BUSINESS OWNER
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STEPHANIE ORTIZ
BUSINESS OWNER
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AMY COUNTS
RESIDENT
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ANTHONY GIORDANO
VICE PRESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNER
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SEYMORE GREEN
BUSINESS OWNER
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COURTNEY PONG
CLERK & BUSINESS OWNER