Street Beautification

  • Holiday Lights

    In 2023 we installed holiday lights and wreaths on Harvard Ave. Allston residents can now enjoy these festive decorations November to January every year!

    Huge thanks to Boston College and the Allston Brighton Board of Trade for helping to fund the lights!
    Installation by Clear Factor

  • Pollinator Boxes

    Self watering planters have been installed in Union Square and Harvard Ave. Thanks to Pollinator Networks and Flower Power Gardens for all the hard work with planning and planting, and to Harvard University for funding this project. We're happy to add some native pollinators to our streets!

  • Vandalsim Mitigation

    In 2023 we launched a Vandalism Mitigation Fund to help small businesses and residents deal with vandalism issues on private storefronts, public art pieces and residential buildings. We removed vandalism on over 45 property sites

  • Street Banners

    Designed by Adam Giordano, these banners highlight the main attractions of Allston village; it's food, music, and nightlife scene. While the bold colors reflect our vibrant community.

    Come see them for yourself on Harvard Ave, Cambridge Street, and Brighton Ave!

    Funded through the Mass Cultural Council thanks to State Representative Kevin Honan

  • Planting Days

    In Spring and Fall we purchase local flowers and plant them in medians and public spaces in Allston Village

  • Clean Corners

    In 2025 we launched a partnership with Clean Corners (and initiative of Project Place) to address litter problems in Allston Village.

    Street cleaning ambassadors will remove trash from the sidewalks and streets on Brighton Ave, Harvard Ave, Cambridge St, and Commonwealth Ave twice a week, beginning in May 2025

Public Art

  • Murals in Motion

    Murals in Motion partners small business owners with local artists, coordinates the design and painting process, and partially to fully subsidize the cost of storefront murals for the businesses.

    Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant through Representative Kevin Honan, we will be able to pay for 100% of murals up to $2,000.
    Contact us if you are a business owner looking to take part in our program!

    SEE OUR MURALS!

  • Art Boxes

    In this ongoing initiative, we hire local artists to paint utility boxes across the neighborhood.
    Have a utility box in mind you’d like to paint? Contact: @mainstreets@graphicconnect.com

Business and Community Assistance

  • Pandemic Relief Fund

    In response to the continued impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on local businesses, AVMS set up the Pandemic Impact Relief Fund to award grants to small businesses in Allston. 25 businesses were awarded with $1,000 each to assist with costs associated with COVID 19 such as supply chain limitations, inflation, and cost of rent.

  • Allston Eats

    We are happy to be partnering with the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative on Allston Eats, a grocery store assistance program that provides supermarket gift cards to families in need.

  • Technical Assistance

    Through the City of Boston and their Office of Economic Development, Allston Village Main Streets is able to offer businesses a wide variety of support and programs.
    VIEW ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

  • Zine Workshops

    We recently hosted a series of zine making workshops for the teens participating in the Brazilian Worker Center’s Youth Program.