Allston Village Main Streets gets new director

Brighton - Allston Village Main Streets gets new director - Allston/Brighton TAB

What’s new at Allston Village Main Streets?

·$17,000 was raised at the Taste of Allston event.

·A $50,000 beautification grant from Boston College will allow AVMS to replace the existing street barrels with new ones, and add 10 more. The city has agreed to maintain the barrels.

·The raffle that began at the Taste of Allston will continue until 500 tickets are sold. Prizes include a Vespa scooter, two mountain bikes and a Razor scooter. Tickets cost $10 and can be bought by calling 617-254-7564. A drawing will be held in June at a time and place to be determined. All those who purchased tickets will be individually notified of the date of the event.

·AVMS is currently accepting letters of interest for nominations for the Board of Directors.

·AVMS welcomes feedback and ideas from members of the public on how to improve Allston Village. Call 617-254-7564 or e-mail mainstreets@allstonvillage.com.