Roslindale Village Main Street

Roslindale Village Main Street, known as RVMS, is the nonprofit that supports the business district around Roslindale Square. Main Street organizations focus on a neighborhood’s commercial center rather than the whole city, and RVMS serves the businesses and public spaces within a defined catchment area mapped with the City of Boston. Its work covers business promotion and assistance, place-making, events and neighborhood marketing, all aimed at drawing more people into the Square.

With roughly four decades of history, RVMS has grown from grassroots beginnings into an organization with a small paid staff that runs dozens of events every year and a long-season farmers market. Residents can follow neighborhood news on its blog, check a community events calendar and submit their own events. Businesses and neighbors can also volunteer on committees ranging from design and marketing to the Roslintrail project.

What to Know

• RVMS follows the principles of the National Main Street Center.
• Its farmers markets run for nine months of the year.
• It is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• The organization relies on contributions from area businesses and community partners.