| New Art Gallery Presents an Evening in Support of FCMS |  Dorchester has a new art gallery near Fields Corner, Hancock 309 Gallery and Consignment. Located in Glover's Corner at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Hancock/Freeport Streets, the gallery is helping to expand the cultural life of Dorchester and bring more foot traffic to the area. We are very pleased to announce that as part of its new show, Traditions Remixed, Hancock 309 is hosting an evening to support Fields Corner Main Street next Thursday, September 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. Suggested donation $10.
Traditions Remixed features the work of MassArt alumni and Black Artists' Union members Destiny Palmer and Stephen Hamilton. Palmer and Hamilton recently formed an artist collective to create a supportive community for young artists of color. In their first exhibition together, they will be displaying work from the past few years as well as some new pieces. With vibrant colors and designs, they reinvestigate, reinterpret and expand upon aesthetic influences from jazz, hip-hop music and culture, African and Afro-American textiles and more.
For more information about the Hancock 309 Gallery, contact gallery owner Valerie Owen. |
| Prominent Building in Fields Corner to be Renovated Soon |  As part of the Historic Neighborhood Centers Program, a partnership between Historic Boston Incorporated (HBI) and FCMS, the two-story commercial building next to the Fields Corner Branch Library at 1510-1514 Dorchester Avenue will undergo a complete fa�ade rehabilitation later this fall. Owner Stephen Golden will rehabilitate the building's exterior to reflect its history and upgrade the storefronts to support the businesses within and improve the economic health of the district.
The building was built in the 1890s but its fa�ade has been significantly altered and barely shows evidence of its history. One of the few remaining historic details is an elaborate wooden cornice that runs along the roof line. Located across from the Fields Corner mall parking lot, the building is highly visible and restoring some of its lost architectural character will have an important impact on the neighborhood.
The project, which will be managed by HBI, includes installing uniform storefronts and a new, lighted sign band. The rehabilitation will be inspired by historic evidence and will retain a traditional appearance but use modern materials that are durable, easy to maintain and energy efficient. Metal siding on the upper floor will be removed and new clapboard siding will be installed to match the original siding visible in historic photos. The windows in the second floor will be replaced with operable double-hung windows and the cornice will be restored.
The building's storefront tenants include Dr. Frank Nghiem D.M.D. Dorchester Dental Office, A. Dalliance Lingerie, Magic Wok and Bargain City. The Dorchester Youth Collaborative (DYC) occupies the second floor. Each business will install new signs following the building renovation. FCMS is working with the businesses to obtain graphic design and financial assistance through the City of Boston's ReStore Storefront Improvement Program. |
| Supreme Liquors Expansion | |
Do you love craft beer but don't want to travel far to get it? Need a nice bottle of wine for dinner? Fields Corner has you covered. Supreme Liquors in Fields Corner recently expanded and renovated the entire store. Nearly doubling the interior space, the new store features a large, attractively designed wine section with a tin ceiling and wood floor, dozens of microbrews and a wide selection of spirits.
Every week the store offers free wine or spirit tasting on Thursday or Friday evenings. Stop by this Friday, September 10, 5-7 p.m., for a taste of Absolut vodka. Next Friday, September 17, 5-7 p.m., the store will feature Ciroc vodka.
Becoming an anchor for Fields Corner, the store is drawing new customers from the neighborhood and beyond. Since opening on Memorial Day, business is up 30%! |
| Two Farmers' Markets in Fields Corner | |
Fields Corner Mall - Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. In existence for more than 25 years, the Fields Corner Farmers' Market features growers from two farms: Berberian Farm in Northborough, MA and Flats Mentor Farm, a collaborative of immigrant growers that specializes in Asian produce. Be sure to show up early to get the best selection at this popular market. Bring your bike on September 25 for a free tune up from the Boston Cyclists Union. SNAP/EBT, Boston Bounty Bucks, WIC Farmers' Market Coupon Program and Seniors' Coupons accepted. Located in the Fields Corner Mall parking lot, 500 Geneva Ave., July 10 to October 30.
Dorchester House - Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dorchester House's farmers' market features three growers: Dorchester's own Revision House Urban Farm; Boston's only organic farm, Serving Ourselves Farm; and, new this year, Flats Mentor Farm from Lancaster, MA. SNAP/EBT, WIC Farmers' Market Coupon Program and Seniors' Coupons accepted. Located in the rear of the visitor parking lot adjacent to Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave., July 6 to October 19. |
| FCMS Accepting Nominations for our Board of Directors | 
Interested in playing an active role in helping to revitalize Fields Corner? Do you own a business in the district or live nearby? We are seeking new people committed to working to enhance and promote our neighborhood to fill open positions on our Board of Directors. We strive to have a well-balanced mix of representatives directing the organization.
Our board meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. In addition to serving a two-year term, each board member is asked to serve on a standing committee, such as Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization or Promotion/Fundraising. It's a commitment of four to six hours a month.
For information or to apply, contact FCMS at 617-474-1432 or email us. |
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| Fields Corner Main Street Calendar |
FCMS & SMAMS Dotini Planning Meeting: Tuesday, September 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., SMAMS Office, 1914 Dorchester Ave.
FCMS Night at Hancock 309 Gallery: Thursday, September 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m., 309 Hancock St.
Design Committee Meeting: Monday, October 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m., FCMS Office, 1452 Dorchester Ave.
FCMS Board Meeting:
Wednesday, October 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave. |
| Business Assistance | |
Free Business Workshops
The Small Business Development Center at UMass Boston is sponsoring free classes for business owners or those interested in starting businesses. Their popular workshop "Getting Started in Business" will be September 14th, 6-8 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Other workshop topics include:
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Business & Market Research
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QuickBooks & Year-end Planning
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Finance & Accounting
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Accounting
Business Law & Contracts
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T�cnicas Pr�cticas Para Mejorar Su Negocio: Finanzas y Mercadeo
For the full calendar of workshops and to register online, visit the SBDC's website or call 617-287-7750. All courses are free but require pre-registration. |
| Community Corner |
One City One Story
Sponsored by the Boston Book Festival, 30,000 free copies of The Smile on Happy Chang's Face by local author Tom Perrotta will be distributed throughout Boston from September 30th to October 4th for Boston's first all-city read. On September 27th festival organizers will release a list of locations that will be carrying the short story, plus a schedule of events and other ways you can join the discussion. The story also will be available for download in multiple languages and as a podcast on the Boston Book Festival website.
One City One Story culminates with an opportunity to meet Tom Perrotta and participate in a large-scale, moderated book group discussion on October 16th in Copley Square. |
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