St. Marks Area Main Streets
The SMAMS Connection                                                        July 20, 2011  
In this issue...
Angelo Spinosa Returns to Farmers' Market July 22
"Complete Streets Neighborhood Walk" Report
Commercial Space Available
     Our Sponsors

 

 

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Boston Main Streets Foundation Logo

 

Angelo Spinosa Encore Performance at Farmers' Market July 22!

Langwater Farm 07-16-10

The crowd continues to grow at Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market - 673 people last week, our largest crowd ever!  This week Angelo Spinosa returns perform on the recorder and flute, and to share his wide knowledge of classical music.

Our vendors include Spring Brook Farm of Littleton, Langwater Farm of North Easton, and Dorchester's own Cedar Grove Gardens and Dot-2-Dot Cafe! 

The market runs every Friday, 3:00 - 7:00 PM through mid-October on the Ashmont Station Plaza.  We accept SNAP/Food Stamp benefits, WIC and Senior Nutrition coupons.  And SNAP shoppers can get up to $20 worth of veggies at half price through the Boston Bounty Bucks program!

Watch future editions of the Connection for info on Boston Cyclists' Union bike clinics and healthy recipes and samples from UMass Extension Service!

Many thanks to our sponsors: MBTA,  Eastern Bank , Trinity Financial, WinnResidential,  CWC Builders,  Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition,  Boston Main Streets, and The Boston Main Streets Foundation

 

 Farmers Mkt Tomato & Carrot #1

 

Complete Streets Neighborhood Walk July 19  

     

 Host Mark Fenton Leads Complete Streets Neighborhood Walk 7/19/11 Thanks to all who joined SMAMS, Fields Corner Main Street , Boston Transportation Dept ,  and Boston Public Health Commission  for a Complete Streets Neighborhood Walk from Fields Corner to Peabody Square!

Walk leader Mark Fenton (in photo), host of the "America's Walking" PBS TV series, explained the relationship among walking, good street design, and public health.  We then explored that environment as we walked from Fields Corner to Peabody Square, and met with many local businesses along the way who making walking - and shopping - here a pleasure.

Thanks to our participating businesses!

Eastern Bank - 1906 Dot Ave
Dot-2-Dot Cafe - 1739 Dot Ave
Tavolo Ristorante - 1918 Dot Ave
Sea Breeze Mexican Grill - 1758 Dot Ave
Fisher & Associates - 571 Talbot Ave
Celia & Company clothing & furniture resale - 1775-A Dot Ave (our newest business!)
Ashmont Cycles - 551-A Talbot Ave
Yankee Insurance - 569 Talbot Ave
Mohawk Insurance   - 1594 Dot Ave
Princess Hair Palace & Spa - 1876 Dot Ave
Eden Natural Lifestyle Boutique - 1882 Dot Ave
Your Stylez Sportswear - 1827 Dot Ave
The Centre Bar - 1664 Dot Ave

Thanks also to Kit Clark Senior Center for hosting pre-walk presentation, and to Boston Police Area C-11 for escorting our walkers!
Commercial Space Available

SMAMS is working on rebuilding our web site, which will include information on commercial properties for rent or sale in the district.  In the meantime, here is a brief list of available spaces and approximate square footages.  If you're interested in any of these, please contact the SMAMS office - 617-825-3846 or office@smams.org - and we'll put you in touch with the owner or broker (SMAMS is not a broker, and we don't take a fee).
  • 1676 Dorchester Ave 
    • Near Centre Street 
    • 8,000 sf
    • former auto body shop
  • 1724 Dorchester Ave
    • Corner of St. Mark's Road 
    • 1,000 sf
  • 1758 Dorchester Ave
    • Corner of Lonsdale Street 
    • 2,000 sf
  • 1773 Dorchester Ave
    • Corner of Welles Ave 
    • several small office spaces
  • 1803 Dorchester Ave
    • Mass Affordable Housing Alliance Building 
    • 1250 sf
  • 1912 Dorchester Ave
    • Carruth Building at Ashmont Station 
    • 1700 sf