Our Mission

East Boston Main Streets provides support to strengthen our neighborhood’s locally-owned businesses, improve streetscapes, and build community by promoting the neighborhood’s assets to those who live, work, and visit East Boston.

Our values:

  • Help local business owners navigate the confusing world of owning and starting a business

  • Advance the dialogues that are relevant to East Boston business owners and residents

  • Embrace our community’s diversity with intention

Our services:

  • Provide technical assistance, workshops, and one-on-one support

  • Keep the neighborhood beautiful through storefront renovations, public art projects, signage improvements, and community clean-up events

  • Bring the community together and promote East Boston’s businesses through local events

  • Advocate for policies that support East Boston business owners and residents

Who we are

As an organization, we are committed to fostering an inclusive community that supports the growth and well-being of our small business community and the residents of East Boston.

Meet Miguel

Executive Director, East Boston Main Streets

East Boston Main Streets is led by New Executive Director Miguel Vargas and supported by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Meet the Board

  • Jeff Thomas

    President

  • Joe Ruggiero

    Vice President

  • Ana Maria Gomez

    Secretary

  • Michelle Alger

    Treasurer

  • David Lank

    Board Member

  • Ida Candreva

    Board Member

  • Scott Zanolli

    Director

  • David Bolton

    Director

  • Justin Cross

    Director

Join us.

Want to get involved with East Boston Main Streets? We are seeking boardmembers to bring new energy, diversity, and fresh perspectives to the team.

The board meets monthly with neighbors, friends, and community members to work on the strategy for East Boston Main Streets.

Be a part of the planning and execution of Eastie’s favorite events, the beautification of our main squares and commercial district, and building programs to support the success of small business in your community.

Board Committees

  • Design

    Looking to exercise your creative talents in service of our community? Join this committee to support beautification projects in Eastie.

  • Outreach

    Support EBMS through creative social media engagement, outreach to partners and fundraising opportunities, and grow our awareness..

  • Finance

    Join a team dedicated to identifying and securing resources to support the work and mission of EBMS.

  • Events

    Support the planning and implementation of events from Eastie Week to the Taste of Eastie and other opportunities to engage with the neighborhood.