Broadway Buzz
- Taco Loco has reopened! After an accident damaging one of their outside walls that closed them for a week, Taco Loco has reopened for business! 44 Broadway
- Coffee, coffee, everywhere: Along with Broadway's new, Ola Gifts Cafe (112 Broadway), Los Paisanos (62 Broadway) is now serving New England Coffee, both iced and regular!
- Can't find Instant Shoe Repair? Take another look! They've moved next door to 22 Broadway
- ZOOKEEPER movie featured East Broadway's own Kru Mark Dellagrotte of Sityodtong Muay Thai
- What's for lunch? This month, Blanca's Bakery has added homemade Pupusas, tamales and burritos to their menu!
- Insider's tip Meat vs. Vegetarian: in the heat of summer when you don't want to cook, meat lovers will enjoy Casey's steak tips, "the best in Somerville." For vegetarians, the $4.50 large veggie sub at Vinny's is a steal!
Call us with your Broadway Buzz. 617.623.3869.
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Behind the Scenes
A lot of different people help East Somerville Main Streets run from day to day. For our behind the scenes this month, we want to introduce our newest addition to the ESMS family, Anya Rose, a student at Northeastern, who will be working with us full time for the next 6 months.
Hello! My name is Anya Rose, and I am very excited to start my internship at East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS). I am a student at Northeastern University, where I am studying International Affairs and Economics. My decision to focus on the study of international development was highly influenced by trips to El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti as a child. There, I quickly fell in love with the variety of cultures, generous people, and amazing food. I was delighted to find all of these great qualities here in East Somerville! I am looking forward to working with ESMS, and the people of this community to help maintain East Somerville's vibrant way of life.
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Volunteer Opportunity of
the Month:
Help Brand Broadway
Help East Somerville Main Streets this month, by taking the following survey to help guide the results of our branding campaign.
Also weigh in to let us know which of the following taglines best reflects and promotes our business district (these taglines were developed through the input of over 30 community partners):
- Authentic. Affordable. On the move.
- Real People. Real Tradition. Real Value.
- Think outside the square.
Other ideas for a tagline? Or want to be on the East Somerville Main Streets promotional group, actively working to spread the word about East Broadway? Contact us: info@eastsomervillemainstreets.org.
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Neighbor of the Month
The Robichaud Family
East Broadway's Robichaud Family embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our business district a destination.Paul, Gail, PJ, Colleen, and Suzanne (as well as Robert, not pictured) can be found on any given summer day working happily in their three family businesses: Robi Tool, Joe's Liquors and Louie's Ice Cream. Most recently the Robichauds all came together to make the First Tuesday's event at Louie's a success! In addition, they put in an extra effort at Carnaval at SomerStreets every year, bringing in a balloon artist, and putting on extra staff to do face painting all day! Thanks to the Robichauds for helping make our business district a center for the community.
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| Windows on World Food
Have you noticed
fun and fruity artwork sprinkled among East Broadway's storefronts?
Pictured here: A workshop at the Prospect Hill Academy, making art for this spring's installation - still in windows on Broadway.
The children's artwork you might have seen along Broadway is part of East Somerville Main Streets' partnership program: Windows on World Food (WoWW). WoWW is a series of window installations created by East Somerville Main Streets and community youth. The mission of the project is to celebrate healthy seasonal food choices and diverse local flavors while brightening the East Broadway Business District with colorful art. Our next installation theme to close up the summer: PICNIC!
KIDS BEAUTIFICATION ART WORKSHOP
East Branch Library
July 26th, 3-4pm
Bring your kids and help make art to decorate Broadway's storefronts and beautify our community! Open to all.
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Did You Know...?
That there's a historic bed and breakfast just off East Broadway?
Have your friends come to stay in this historic inn and set them up with an East Somerville Eats brochure, to enjoy the culinary delights of Broadway.
Read about it in the Somerville Journal!
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| The Faces Behind
"Savoring East Somerville"
An exciting community blog by Linda J. Majurek
In Part 2 of Linda's visit with Vinny of Vinny's Ristorante, she captures his thoughts on good food, the East Somerville community, and what makes his restaurant really stand out. Read on to get to know what makes his restaurant run and the sense of humor that makes Vinny famous!
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Community Calendar for July
AROUND EAST SOMERVILLE...
July 20th, 7:00pm Mystic River Park Design Meeting - Winter Hill Yacht Club - Come out and help determine how Somerville's 1st water front park will look!
July 28th, Mystic Guided Canoe Trip
6pm - Registration Required. Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Shore Drive. Enjoy the river on a summer evening! Learn about the Mystic Urban Trail Map and Activity Guide as well. To register, contact Beth@mysticriver.org
Through the month of July, the East Branch Library is offering free ESL classes on Mondays at 6pm, and story times on Wednesdays at 11am. More info here.
At Mudflat this summer: Kids Summer Clay - Session 1, July 12-28, Adult Handbuilding Intro workshop - Sunday, July 17, Parent & Child Wheel workshop - July 31, And in August:
Kids Summer Clay - Session 2, August 2-18,
Adult August Semester, August 15-September 3
BEYOND...
Mystic Farmers Market The new Mystic Housing Farmers Market is open every Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and they've launched their own Facebook Page.
July 15th & 16th, Don't miss the Somerville's signature arts event: ArtBeat in Davis Square. More info here.
Save the date: September 24th, Union Square Main Streets Fluff Festival |
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