January 28, 2022 - News & Updates
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A "Once in a Lifetime Snow Event" on Saturday |
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As we hope you're aware, Boston is expecting a "once in lifetime snow event on Saturday". Mayor Wu has declared a snow emergency starting at 9:00 pm tonight, at which time, parking will not be allowed on certain main roads. The parking ban list is here: https://bit.ly/parkingsnowemergency.
Call 311 to report unplowed roads or fallen trees after the storm is over. Here are some numbers to call if you need help with gas, water, shelter, etc.: bit.ly/311WinterNumbers.
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NEED HELP?
WILLING TO HELP?
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The Office of District 6 City Councilor Kendra Lara has organized additional support and resource networks for the neighborhood. Learn about ways to request help from -- or volunteer with -- the D6 Snow Collaborative Program.
"Our D6 Snow Collaborative Program, created in solidarity with our neighbors and in support of our Public Works Department, connects people in District 6 in need of shoveling assistance with neighbors who have volunteered their time. We'll also reach out to our elderly neighbors to check on any support they might need during the storm."
"This is a pilot program that we hope to build over time and while we cannot guarantee that everyone who requests support will be matched with a volunteer this weekend, we will work to connect as many of our neighbors as possible with our volunteers."
READY TO JOIN US? HERE’S HOW!
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A Successful WRMS Winter Holiday Market |
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Thank you to our great community for making this year's West Roxbury Main Streets Winter Holiday Market a fun and successful event.
Our Board and Staff would like to give a special shout out to our event sponsors, Brookline Bank, Sazama Real Estate, and Top It Off Accessories.
We'd also like to thank our event volunteers and market vendors, as well as Green Line X-Tension, Rental Depot, the City of Boston and Boston Police, and of course, Santa Claus!
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Storefront Display Contest Winners Announced |
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Congratulations to Inspiration Salon and Spa for receiving the most community votes in the 2nd Annual Storefront Holiday Display Contest. Close behind were Images Salon and Kids R Kids.
Thank you to all of the businesses that participated this year with festive storefront window displays. You brought a fun and festive cheer to the neighborhood this past holiday season!
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New Volunteers Orientation |
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Help us make the West Roxbury Main Street district an even better place to live, work, and do business.
Join us on Tuesday, February 22 from 12-1pm over Zoom to learn about volunteer opportunities with WRMS.
2022 WRMS Volunteer Committee Schedule:
- Design Committee - 1st Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-7:30pm
- Marketing and Cultural Committee - 2nd Thursdays of the month, 7-8pm
- Economic Vitality Committee - 2nd Tuesdays of the month, 7-8pm
Refer to the Community Calendar on wrms.org for current schedule. New and interested volunteers can email Executive Director, Jacob Robinson at [email protected] to register for the next monthly volunteer orientation.
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Small Business Spotlights & News |
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West Roxbury's Restaurant Scene Continues to Grow & Evolve
Keep an eye on these new restaurants opening soon in West Roxbury's Main Street district.
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Boston Ale House (Opening Soon)
1885 Centre Street
The Boston Ale House Group is a brand new restaurant group. Their first location is opening on Centre Street in West Roxbury within the next couple of months!
-American Style Restaurant
-Large TVs
-Sports Atmosphere
-Specialty Drinks
-Go to spot for sports games
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River Grille Plus (Opening Soon)
1866 Centre Street
River Grille Restaurant & Café is a family restaurant, moving from its former location in Hyde Park.
-High quality food made with fresh ingredients
-Salads, sandwiches, and more
-Free Wi-Fi
-Events and Celebrations
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Sharon Korean Kitchen (Opening Soon)
Sharon Korean Kitchen plans to open by the end of February. They will be open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 8pm serving a delicious range of Korean food, including:
-Dumplings
-Kimchi
-Soups and rice
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New Exhibit of Youth Artwork Displayed on Tim White Way |
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A father showing his daughter the artwork created by one of Ms. McGill's students, Erin MacDonald (Age 12) |
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Visit Tim White Way, next to the WR post office, to see a new outdoor artwork exhibit sponsored by WRMS and our funder, Boston Main Streets Foundation. The theme "Community" conveys the inspirations and interpretations of what the community means to the youth in our neighborhood.
Their artistic expressions beautifully display the hope and promise for a strong, thriving and vibrant West Roxbury community. This talented cohort of youth artists is led by local art teacher, Ellen McGill.
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Local Rotary Club Introduces Parkway-themed Board Game to Raise Funds |
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The Parkway Rotary has been a staple of the West Roxbury, Roslindale and JP communities since 1991. For thirty years, members have worked with local organizations and community groups to help those in need. As a subset of Rotary International, members have also spent hundreds of volunteer hours overseas working with Rotoplast to provide surgeries for children with cleft lips and palates. This year the Club's very own Terry Curran is the 7930 District Governor, a district that spans Eastern Massachusetts.
To raise money for their ongoing projects within the local community, the Parkway Rotarians are selling custom-made Monopoly games with local West Roxbury and Roslindale businesses and organizations represented on the game squares. The funds raised will go towards future projects like building herb gardens for Edelweiss Village, donating school supply bags to children through Rose's Bounty and the Chittick School, providing valentine's gifts and flowers to local senior citizens, and giving scholarships to college-bound students. To purchase a game, you can find them at Krupa Insurance, Center Cuts, The Birch Street Home and Garden, and The Rockland Trust West Roxbury Branch, or email Terry at [email protected].
If you would like to join an upcoming planning meeting, they meet every other Tuesday at West on Centre @ 5:30pm. For more details visit, https://www.westroxburyclub.org.
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Upcoming Events Around the Neighborhood |
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Tai Chi & Chocolate. Tai Chi releases stress and improves strength and balance. Chocolate makes people happy! Join this event to focus on movements and techniques designed to improve energy, quiet the mind, and bring about tranquility. Adults of all ages and physical abilities are welcome. No prior experience required. Meet at Human Harmonies (located within Body Mind Systems), 1739 Centre Street, at 8:45am. Pre-registration and mask required. More details (what to wear etc.) will be provided after registration on Eventbrite. Saturday, February 12
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Help Support West Roxbury Main Streets |
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Your support helps WRMS promote our business district as an appealing destination and dynamic center of our community. We bring together local volunteers, businesses, and public agencies to strengthen the district's economic vitality, physical appearance, and unique local character.
We're planning new events, small business resources, arts and culture initiatives, and open space design projects in 2022. Please consider supporting our appeal, and thank you so much for your support!
**Is your business interested in becoming a WRMS Sponsor? Stay tuned for details on our new Sponsorship Program, launching soon.**
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West Roxbury Main Streets | 1842 Centre Street | 617-325-6400 | wrms.org
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