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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Show - Absurd Person Singular

from:The Footlight Club - America's Oldest Community Theater

By Alan AyckbournDirected by Will LueraMeet three couples in their three kitchens on the Christmas Eves of three successive years. The "lower class" but very much up and...

A Look Back at 2011, and a Look Forward to 2012

2011 was a year of extraordinary accomplishments in Roslindale Village, including the Egg Hunt, the Farmers’ Market, the Summer Stroll, A Taste of Roslindale, the Holiday...

More Recognition for Roslindale Restaurants!

Roslindale is a great destination for food, from fine dining to gourmet ingredients to fresh fare! Congrats to Redd’s in Rozzie, Seven Star Street Bistro, and Sugar Baking...

Volunteers Needed

New England Baptist Hospital is looking for Volunteers who would like to commit to at least 4 hours per week for 3 months. Come and be a part of New England Baptist Hospital...

A Look Back at 2011, and a Look Forward to 2012

2011 was a year of extraordinary accomplishments in Roslindale Village, including the Egg Hunt, the Farmers’ Market, the Summer Stroll, A Taste of Roslindale, the Holiday...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in West Roxbury, Massachusetts with AmericanTowns West Roxbury Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Suffolk County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your West Roxbury organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in West Roxbury is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around West Roxbury

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the West Roxbury area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in West Roxbury in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Massachusetts is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our West Roxbury Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about West Roxbury, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Celebrate the Holidays in Roslindale!

Thanks to all of the businesses, shoppers, and diners who are helping to make this year’s Holiday Wander such a success! We are proud to have 31 businesses participating...

Roslindale Food Finds

Roslindale is a great destination for food, from fine dining to gourmet ingredients to fresh fare. Click here to whet your appetite!

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Massachusetts

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Massachusetts Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to everyone who participated! All the windows were outstanding! Over 300 votes were tallied the winners were determined! Best Overall Design - Sebastian’s...

Celebrate the Holidays in Roslindale!

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the first week of this year’s Holiday Wander such a success! We are proud to have 31 businesses participating this year, in addition to...

Holiday Wander kicks off with great holiday shopping, store window decorating contest and much more!

For those who joined us to kick off the holidays last Saturday, we thank you for joining in the festive holiday tree lighting and supporting local businesses on Small Business...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

West Roxbury Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the West Roxbury area

West Roxbury MA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the West Roxbury area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

West Roxbury Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Roslindale Village Main Street Joins the Second Annual Small Business Saturday to Drive Business to Small Business

Roslindale Village Main Street will in the second annual Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2011. Small Business Saturday is a day for dedicating a portion of holiday...

Annual Roslindale Tree Lighting, Small Business Saturday and Holiday Wander Showcases Local Charm and Vibrancy of Roslindale Village Business District

On Saturday, November 26 from 3-5 pm, hundreds will gather for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Adams Park, Roslindale’s village green at the corner of Washington St....

The Power of a Single Vote - West Roxbury Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local West Roxbury elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Join us for the last market of the 2011 Season! Oct 29th, Adams Park, 9am – 1:30pm

Don’t miss the ‘last’ Harvest day this season with us in Roslindale this Saturday! Our last market of the 2011 season will be an event of many kinds: Davey...

Mass. severe storms and flooding disaster declaration

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

From SBA.gov: the U.S. Small Business Administration

Mass. unemployment rate drops to 7.3%

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today that the September total unemployment rate decreased from 7.4 percent in August to 7.3 percent, remaining...

IRS: Benefits and deductions to rise in 2012

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

For tax year 2012, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen due to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service announced. By law, the dollar...

Veterans' task force established

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Helping ensure that Massachusetts veterans and their families have access to the full range of benefits and services offered to them, Attorney General Martha Coakley has created...

Immigrant Entrepreneurship month

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick joined the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, the Boston Foundation, and immigrant entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth to...

Mass. ranked first in the nation for energy efficiency

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick joined the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to announce Massachusetts has been named number one in ACEEE's annual...

Calories: a balancing act

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Keeping a healthy weight is no different its all about balancing the number of calories you eat with the number of calories your body uses or burns off when youre...

Pick-your-own pumpkins

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Enjoy this favorite fall activity! It's always a good idea to call ahead to the farm you want to visit to check on picking conditions.

Federal disaster assistance expanded to 5 additional counties affected by Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick announced that President Obamas Administration has approved his request to expand the Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Irene to include...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Massachusetts MA

Massachusetts Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Massachusetts. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day...

Get the facts: who needs flood insurance?

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Destructive flooding regularly occurs throughout Massachusetts, yet only about two percent of the states residents and business owners have flood insurance. Some may not be...

Heating advice for consumers

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

With federal officials expecting exceedingly high oil prices this year, Attorney General Martha Coakleys Office issued the following information to help people be educated...

Got Diabetes? Get vaccinated against the flu!

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Whether its type 1 or type 2, well-managed or uncontrolled diabetes and the flu dont mix well. When people with diabetes get the flu they have a higher risk of...

Compare labels, choose less sodium

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Only a small amount of the sodium we consume comes from salt added while cooking or eating. In fact, most of the salt we eat nearly 80% is already in the food we buy, such...

Help blind pedestrians while you drive

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

At the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, we promote the following Top 10 list of things motorists should not do when seeing a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog...

Youth violence prevention & trauma response training funding

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Patrick-Murray Administration announced that it will award $9.7 million in funding to 11 municipalities across the Commonwealth to support efforts to reduce youth violence. As...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in West Roxbury and across the country. With...

Find Massachusetts Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Massachusetts haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Open Meeting Law determination lookup

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Interactive database makes open meeting law determinations more accessible.

Public meetings on utilty response to Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) today announced it will conduct a series of eight public meetings to gather public comments on storm preparation and power restoration...

New wildlife management area in West Stockbridge

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

State and local officials today joined conservation partners to celebrate the opening of the Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a new conservation area that will protect...

This week at the Farmers’ Market: Oct 15th

The air is getting crisper in Roslindale… and so are the apples! Join Greening Rozzie this week for a demo of apple-cider pressing! Check out Fresh in the Village‘s...

Weekly outdoor events

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

On Saturday, October 15, head to the Great Blue Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation for the Weather Observatory open house and kite festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the...