St. Marks Area Main Streets
The SMAMS Connection                                                      July 26, 2012 


In this issue...
Farmers' Market
Ashmont Cycles/Sea Breeze Ribbon Cuttings
Sponsor Recognition Breakfast
Bike To Work July 27
Commercial Space Available
     Our Sponsors

 

 

Trinity Financial Logo 08-15-07


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Boston Main Streets Foundation Logo

 

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Bike Mechanics Return to Farmers' Market July 27
 

Farmers' Mkt Bikes 07-30-10

The Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market is off to a great start this year, drawing record crowds and wecloming new vendors Tavolo Ristorante andRed's Best Seafood.  For photos from our July 6 grand opening, please visit Facebook.com/smamspage

Two special attractions this week: The Boston Cyclists' Union will return for free simple bike repairs (with nominal cost for parts).  BCU will also be with us Aug. 31and Sept. 28.  Also, singer/songwriter Sophia Grogan will join us.

We're glad to welcome back our long-time vendors: Spring Brook Farm of Littleton, family-owned for 299 years and offering fruits, veggies, 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;" Cedar Grove Gardens, featuring fresh flowers, plants and gifts; and the Dorchester Arts Collaborative, featuring arts & crafts by new artists each week!

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.


Ribbon Cutting July 6, 2012 (copyright Lianne Ames)

Join Mayor Menino Aug. 16 for Ribbon Cuttings at Ashmont Cycles & Sea Breeze Mexican Grill

 Ashmont Cycles April 2011

Sea Breeze Mexican Grill

Please join Mayor Menino, SMAMS, Ashmont Cycles, and Sea Breeze Mexican Grill on Thursday, August 16, 5:15 PM, to celebrate both businesses' beautiful new signs, which were assisted by SMAMS and the City's ReStore program. 

We will gather at Ashmont Cycles, 551-A Talbot Ave (next door to Ashmont Grill) at 5:15 PM, then move on to Sea Breeze, 1782 Dorchester Ave, at the corner of Shepton Street. 

Stay tuned for more details!

Sponsor Recognition Breakfast
Sponsor recognition breakfast July 12, 2012
Some of our guests on the patio at Ashmont Grill
Thanks to all who attended our Business Task Force Breakfast/Sponsor Recognition Event on July 12 at Ashmont GrillMayor Menino was on hand to recognize corporate sponsors Trinity Financial, CWC Builders and WinnResidential for their generous support of SMAMS over the past three years.

We also had business safety updates from Capt. Richard Sexton of Boston Police Area C-11, Lt. Commander William Fleming of the Transit Police, and Carolyn MacNeil of BPD's Neighborhood CrimeWatch Unit.

Thanks as always to our host, Chris Douglass and Ashmont Grill!

(For more photos, please visit Facebook.com/smamspage

Bike to Work This Friday!
Bike Friday July 27th

Bike To Work
 

Join a guided bike convoy to Boston's City Hall Plaza this Friday. The group meets at Ashmont Cycles, 551-A Dorchester Ave, 6:45 a.m. and leaves at 7:00.  

 

Whether you're a regular bike commuter or trying it for the first time, greeters will be waiting for you on the plaza with a free breakfast from Boloco, bike experts and advocates, and lots of free stuff for cyclists.

 

Stop by the Boston Bikes Tent and show your helmet to be entered into a raffle for awesome bike light packages donated by Wheelworks and other fabulous prizes. 

 

Register for free at www.bikefridays.org   




 

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!  

  • 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