About Us:

Brighton, the western gateway to Boston, will be known as the most inviting neighborhood in the city. It will remain a residential community where families choose to raise their children, and where all feel welcome. The business community will serve the needs of Brighton residents, who are loyal to the stores and services available locally. Residents and merchants will value Brighton’s historic architecture, location, and good public transportation, as well as its cultural, social and economic diversity.

Brighton Main Streets promotes the revitalization of the Washington Street neighborhood commercial district, anchored by Brighton Center and Oak Square. Our objective is to create an attractive commercial area that houses a broad business mix, and features a welcoming street scape and attractive architecture. Brighton Main Streets strives to maintain the neighborhood feeling of its commercial district, where business owners and residents take pride in the appearance of their houses and stores. We seek to foster collaboration among business and civic groups in the Main Street effort, contributing to a cooperative community spirit.

Brighton Main Streets is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to the revitalization of Brighton's neighborhood commercial district. Our work is based on a multiple approach to neighborhood growth: we work to improve the appearance of our stores, and keep our sidewalks and open spaces clean; we work to promote the area and encourage residents to support the local economy; finally, we work to diversify the retail stores and services that may be found in our community.

Brighton Main Streets is a partnership between residents and local business owners. All have a stake in the neighborhood. BMS is also a public and private partnership. We receive support from the City of Boston Main Streets initiative, as well as from residents, local corporations, stores, universities and institutions. Public dollars are matched by local private investments.