Greater Ashmont Main Street

Manages the Greater Ashmont Main Street organization itself and facilitates inter-organizational relations with Boston Main Streets, the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, our elected officials, other Main Street organizations, and other community actors

• Co-Chaired by the President and the Executive Director
• Other Members include the elected Vice-President, Treasurer, and Clerk, plus appointed task force groups as needed
• Meets monthly on the First Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Works to promote positive development in the district by leading the community input process on major development projects such as the Ashmont Station renovations and the Trinity Financial Transit-Oriented Development project at the station; working with the City on a design study for infrastructure improvements; working with the Boston Redevelopment Authority on the Dorchester Avenue Project; and originating and co-sponsoring community charrettes as needed

• Meets monthly on the Second Tuesday at 6:00pm
• Seeking architects, historic preservation professionals and enthusiasts, planners, and designers to:
  • Meet with property and business owners to discuss design projects
  • Implement a cohesive design strategy for the district
  • Become actively involved in the storefront improvement grant process, Restore Boston
  • Assist the Executive Director in facilitating community meetings as new development proposals arise

Martin Owens & Andrea Wong