St. Marks Area Main Streets
The SMAMS Connection                                                      June 7, 2012 


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Main Street Open June 18
Dot Day Parade
Tavolo, Red's Best Seafood Join Farmers' Market
Commercial Space Available
     Our Sponsors

 

 

Trinity Financial Logo 08-15-07


CWC builders Logo


WinnResidential Logo
 

Boston Main Streets Foundation Logo

 

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Swing into Summer at the Main Street Open June 18!

Main Street Open 2011 Basic Image
 

Start your summer right with a great day of golf at the fourth annual Main Street Open golf tournament! 

Presented this year in partnership with Mass Affordable Housing Alliance and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester

Monday,  June 18, at the beautiful Franklin Park Golf Course, Dorchester.  Registration/Breakfast by Au Bon Pain at 7:00 AM, shotgun start at 8:00.

Best Ball scoring - as long as one of your group can hit the ball straight, you're in the hunt for the championship!  After the round, enjoy the awards lunch with great prizes.

Price is $500 for a foursome (or $125 each for singles).  You can register online via PayPal by clicking visiting www.smams.org, or call the SMAMS office at 617-825-3846.

Thanks to our partners and major sponsors!  


                  H. Levenbaum Insurance Logo 

Mt Washington Bank Logo


Dorchester Mutual Insurance Company

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester Logo  MAHA Logo

Au Bon Pain Logo
Carney Hospital Logo Oct 2011

CWC builders Logo Trinity Financial Logo 08-15-07 WinnResidential Logo

Boston Main Streets Logo   Boston Main Streets Foundation Logo

Lavender Designs Logo

Dot Day Parade
Dot Day Parade 2012
(Photo courtesy of Judy Tuttle)


Another fantastic Dot Day Parade June 3! This year's theme: "Connecting the Dots to Peabody Square!" A great turnout despite threatening skies, and a re-affirmation of Dorchester spirit. Many thanks to our parade crew: Bill & Denise Richard & Family; Charlie & Judy Tuttle; Tom Carroll & Mike Soucy; Nancy Anderson; Will "Parade Guy" Droser; Kevin Doherty Construction; Errol & Janet Uys; Paul Delorey; Ed Frechette; Stacey Monahan; Steve Wilkins & Family; and Marcia Durant.  For more photos, please see our Facebook page.
 

 

Farmers' Market Returns July 6! 
Tavolo, Red's Best Seafood lead crop of new vendors
Farmers' Market 07-22-11
(Photo courtesy of Vicki Rugo)

The Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market returns for its fourth season Friday, July 6.  Our Grand Opening Celebration, featuring the Irie Roots Band,will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Ashmont Station Plaza.  Please join us!

The market will run every Friday, 3-7 p.m., through October 19.

We welcome several fantastic new vendors this year, including Tavolo Ristorante and
Red's Best Seafood, with more in the works!

We're also glad to welcome back our long-time vendors: Spring Brook Farm of Littleton, family-owned for 299 years and offering fruits, veggies, beef, eggs, honey, preserves, and more; Langwater Farm of North Easton, certified organic and featuring "Community Supported Agriculture" - full or half shares, plus a new weekly option through their "Organic Harvest Box;" and Dorchester's own Cedar Grove Gardens, featuring fresh flowers, plants and gifts.

Many thanks to our host the MBTA, market sponsor Eastern Bank, and district sponsors Trinity Financial, CWC Builders, WinnResidential, Boston Main Streets, and the Boston Main Streets Foundation.

Stay tuned for more vendors and news!

Farmers' Mkt 07-10-09 #5
Irie Roots Band performing 2009 at our former location, ODWIN Learning Center

 
Commercial Space Available

For Rent Sign    For Sale Sign

The SMAMS district is a great neighborhood to open your business!  The spaces below are available.  If you're interested, 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).

And for more info on the district, please click here!  
  • 573 Talbot Ave 
    • Peabody Square, at intersection of Dorchester Ave and across from Ashmont Station 
    • 1,505 sf     
  • 571 Talbot Ave 
    • Peabody Square, at intersection of Dorchester Ave and across from Ashmont Station  
    • 840 sf
  • 1720 Dorchester Ave 
    • Across from St. Mark's Church
    • 8,140 sf, can be divided
    • Loading bay, freight elevator
    • Parking in rear
  • 1773 Dorchester Ave  
    • Corner of Lonsdale St/Welles Ave  
    • Several small office spaces 
    • High-traffic intersection with new traffic light and sidewalks 
  • One Peabody Square  
    • Intersection of Dorchester Ave & Ashmont Street
    • 2,800 sf 
    • Next to new Peabody Square Clock Park
    • Former chiropractor's office