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ESMS LogoEgleston Square Main Street Newsletter
January 2012

Greetings!
It's Tuesday...back to work, 3 days into the New Year...HELP!  Where did my commitment to keeping those New Year's resolutions go? 

Don't worry!  Egleston Square can help!  If you spend more time in Egleston, you might just be able to keep some of your resolutions. 

Don't believe it?

Read on to learn how...
 
And be sure to check out our NEW WEBSITE--part of our New Year's resolution to provide you with the best up-to-date info on this great neighborhood!  Be sure to look at the Egleston calendar for all the latest on events happening in Egleston!  

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions
..and how EGLESTON SQUARE
can help you keep them...

10.  Meet new people: 
Do you live in the neighborhood but feel as though you don't really know the people who live here?  There are many ways to get involved:
Check out the Egleston Square calendar to find out about great events happening in your neighborhood! 
Tutors are needed at 826Boston's writing and tutoring center. 
Volunteers are needed at the Egleston YMCA.  Email Will Morales for more info. 
Check out our website for a listing of other great local organizations.

9.  Try new things:
Get a new look at a local hair salon, or try a new food at Millennium Restaurant (3094 Washington) or Pin Bochinche Restaurant (3160 Washington). 

8.  Get Organized:
Lluvia's Convenience store (3122 Washington) has personal planners, containers and other tools.  Extra Space Storage, (3175 Washington) can help you with all your storage needs!
   
7.  Reduce stress
Get a manicure or pedicure at Gala Nail Salon (3137 Washington) or Rainbow Nail Salon (3112 Washington).  Or take a relaxing walk through Franklin Park

Books!6.  Learn something new
Take a class at Stonybrook Fine Arts
(24 Porter Street) or the Egleston Square Library (2044 Columbus Ave.). 

 
5.  Get more exerciseExercise!
Work with a local personal trainer at  Wikid Fit Fearless FITT or Soulful Body Fitness or get a membership at  Mike's Fitness(284 Amory Street).  If you're the outdoor type, walk to the Peace Garden or through Franklin Park. 

4.  Lose weight and eat healthier
Try these stores for healthy options: 
Fresh fish at Star Fish Market (3089 Washington), salads at Egleston Pizza (3080 Washington), and fresh local meat and vegetables at Plaza Meat Market (207 Boylston).   

3.  Save money
Shopping in Egleston Square will save gas, time and money!  It also helps keep dollars in our local community! 

2. Spend more time with family/ friendsCanto 6 goodies
How about a cup of coffee for two at Canto 6 (3346 Washington),  a ladies' day out at a local salon or take-out at home from a local restaurant? 

1.  MAKE A DIFFERENCE:  We all know that last year was a good but difficult year in our community, as we dealt with the aftermath of youth violence.  But did you know that you can make a difference just by shopping locally?  By doing so, you'll help local businesses generate enough $ to hire local young people, offering more opportunities to our youth and impacting the entire neighborhood!! 

See?  You're well on your way to keeping those resolutions!!
  
        ESMS launches a new website!

 New and improved

We're proud to launch our new user-friendly site!! 
In addition to information on our organization's work, structure and volunteer opportunities, you'll find the following great features:

 

Questions or comments about the site? 

Please let us know!  

 

THANK YOU TO PHIL KERRIGAN

from the City of Boston

for helping with the new design!

Thank you to all who made 2011 such a great year!
 
 
 
With the help of our faithful sponsors,
Boston Main Streets and The City of Boston,
The Boston Main Streets Foundation,
The John Hancock Foundation
and donors like YOU...
 
we helped
Build our Community
Strengthen our Business District
and
Revitalize our Public Spaces! 
 
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Thank you also to
Constant Contact for providing us with this great service! 
Constant Contact
 
For more information on how you can receive quality e-marketing services from Constant Contact, click here!
 
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With the continued support of these great organizations and donors like YOU, we're confident that 2012 will be an even better year!
 
THANK YOU! 
 
 
Looking back over 2011, it is clear that while there were many challenges, there were also many glimmers of hope; this neighborhood is home to 80+ independently owned businesses, numerous organizations dedicated to serving this community, and residents and partners like YOU who make this a great place to live, work and shop! 

Here's to a great 2012!

See you in the Square!
 
Sincerely,

Betsy Cowan
Egleston Square Main Street