WRMS Blog
WRMS Board Statement on the Centre Street Design Project
On May 31st, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Transportation Department (BTD) officials hosted a community meeting on the topic of Centre Street Safety, unveiling a plan to make design and management improvements in the heart of the West Roxbury Main Streets district, along a 0.8-mile stretch from West Roxbury Parkway to Lagrange Street.
West Roxbury Main Streets’ First Westie Fest is a Success
Hundreds of people enjoyed the spectacular day at West Roxbury Main Street's first annual Westie Fest Fall Festival held at Billings Field last month. The October day saw sunshine and unusually warm seventy degree weather.
Sustainability in Your Local Small Business - A Compelling Case
Despite the commonly-held belief that living in an environmentally-friendly way is expensive and difficult, switching to sustainable practices often saves you lots of money for a little effort.
Reimagining Open Spaces in West Roxbury
West Roxbury Main Streets (WRMS) is excited to let the community know about its latest project to demonstrate the potential of open spaces to add vibrancy in West Roxbury's commercial corridor along Centre Street.
Outdoor Dining Options in West Roxbury's Main Street District
When you're out in the district this summer, remember to #LoveLocalSafely. We’ve put together a list of local hotspots with outdoor seating along Centre Street and Spring Street in the West Roxbury Main Street district.
Main Street’s Districts Host Mayoral Forum focused on Improving Boston’s Neighborhoods
20 independent nonprofits that make up Boston’s Main Streets districts will convene a Mayoral Candidate Forum to ask tough questions and hear how each candidate plans to support, sustain and advance healthy commercial districts.
West Roxbury Residents Give Back to Support Small Businesses and Fight Food Insecurity During the Pandemic
Hungry to Help Boosts Sales at 12 Neighborhood Businesses, Raises Over $3,200 for Area Food Pantries
Process kicks off to transform West Roxbury's Tim White Way
Nestled into the heart of West Roxbury's Centre Street district, Tim White Way gives pedestrian access from the Highland train station to local shops, the post office, and restaurants.
LOVE LOCAL This Winter: How We Can Help Ensure Our Businesses Survive
Traditionally, late fall is such a fun time in West Roxbury. Snowflakes on lampposts. Twinkling lights in store front windows. A decorated tree by the Hastings parking lot. Red bows and wreaths on doors. Blue and white lights on shrubs.
New Café - Banh Mi Oi - Brings “Secret” Family Recipe to West Roxbury’s Growing Food Scene
Earlier this month, Banh Mi Oi celebrated its Grand Opening on Centre Street with the support of West Roxbury Main Streets and local representatives.
West Roxbury Business District Scores a “PERFECT 10”
“I love West Roxbury,” says the 43-year old mother of four daughters. “People here are friendly and supportive. The neighborhood is becoming much more diverse. That’s why I wanted to be here. “
89 Years of Living in West Roxbury: WWII Vet Jack Casey Takes a Look Back
At 95, Jack Casey is sharp as a tack. “I eat a lot of grapefruit and a lot of chocolate candy. Not at the same time,” says the lifelong West Roxbury native and World War II veteran.
BONAPITA Brings 125 Years of Baking Tradition to West Roxbury
When chef entrepreneur Ilan Barniv was scouting locations for his first restaurant venture in 2013, he walked into 49 Franklin St. near Downtown Crossing, and instantly knew this was where he would open BONAPITA.