The City of Boston currently sponsors 19 Main Streets districts under the Boston Main Streets program. Designated as a Main Street Program in 1996, Egleston Square Main Street (ESMS) incorporates Washington Street from Green Street to Bragdon Street and Columbus Avenue from Dixwell Street to Ritchie Street . Egleston Square Main Street is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board of directors composed of local residents, business owners, and representatives from community groups.

ESMS is a local, grassroots effort that strives to promote, preserve, and revitalize Egleston Square . We work to retain and expand area businesses, improve business facades and the streetscape, and promote the business district. Our goal is to ensure that Egleston Square will continue to be an enjoyable community in which to live, work, visit, dine, and shop.

ESMS follows the Four Point Approach to community revitalization developed by the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Four Point Approach focuses on Economic Development, Design, Promotion, and Organization. Each of these areas is the focus of a working committee, chaired by a member of the Board of Directors. Committee members need not be board members; click here to see how you can be involved!

Mission
Egleston Square Main Street's mission is to build our community, strengthen our business district and revitalize our public spaces through partnership with local merchants, residents and community groups.

Goals
1. To develop an image for Egleston Square as a safe, family-oriented community and commercial district by marketing its unique characteristics to shoppers, community members and the media through retail promotional activities, special events and marketing materials.

2. To improve the physical appearance and create an inviting atmosphere in Egleston Square by addressing public safety, litter and traffic issues and promoting storefront improvement and public improvement projects.

3. To sharpen the competitiveness of Egleston Square and its businesses by compiling and updating district data, recruiting new businesses and investors, and making resources, such as loans and technical assistance, available to businesses.

4. To ensure the long-term viability of Egleston Square Main Street and its mission by fostering partnerships, cultivating donors and sponsors, organizing fundraising events, increasing membership and involving volunteers.

Committees
Egleston Square Main Street's success is based on the work of five committees, the Board of Directors , and an executive director. The five committees enable business owners, residents and community organizations to be involved in the development of the business district and the improvement of the neighborhood. Read on to find out more about what each committee does.

Want to help bring new businesses to the district?

The Economic Development Committee seeks to str engthen the district's existing economic assets while expanding and diversifying its economic base. The program helps sharpen the competitiveness of existing business owners and recruits compatible new businesses to build a commercial district that responds to the needs of Egleston Square residents and visitors. The committee also maintains up-to-date market information. Learn more about Egleston Square by reading the first part of the Egleston Square Market Assessment and Business District Analysis.

The committee meets on the third Friday of every month from 8:30 – 10:00 am at the ESMS/ESAC offices on 3313 Washington Street .

Want to improve the look and feel of Egleston Square ?

The Design Committee works to get Egleston Square into top physical shape by creating an inviting atmosphere through attractive storefronts, public improvements and accessible parking. Tackling the district's safety, trash and traffic issues conveys a positive message about the commercial district and what it has to offer. Design activities also include instilling good maintenance practices in the commercial district.

Call Egleston Square Main Street at 617-522-7752 for meeting location and times.

Want to help with community events?

The Promotions Committee  sells a positive image of Egleston Square and encourages visitors, residents, business owners and investors to shop, play and invest in the commercial district. By organizing special events such as the Peace Vigil, the Tree Lighting/Parranda Navideña, Neighbors Nights Out and Neighborhood Socials, the committee forges a positive image of  Egleston Square and its unique characteristics

Call Egleston Square Main Street at 617-522-7752 for meeting location and times.

Want to help raise some money?

The Organization Committee assembles the necessary resources to implement and sustain Egleston Square Main Street's community revitalization program. This year the committee will be raising funds by submitting grant applications and organizing a fall fundraiser.

The committee meets the third Tuesday of every month from 8:30 – 9:30 am at the ESMS/ESAC office on 3313 Washington Street .

The Egleston Square Revolving Loan Fund Committee is a collaboration between Egleston Square Main Street, the Merchant's Association and Urban Edge to provide access to affordable capital to merchants in the district. Committee members are selected by each organization. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 pm . Call Egleston Square Main Street for more information. For more information on any of the committees, feel free to contact Egleston Square Main Street at 617-522-7752 or eglestonsquare@gmail.com .

Board of Directors
Egleston Square Main Street is led by a dynamic Board of Directors who volunteer their time to provide strategic direction and program support by serving on one or more of the organization's five committees.