Roslindale Business Group

01/09/2026

We are saddened to have just learned of the passing of our longtime friend John Sullivan. John was a local businessman and active member of the Kiwanis. John was known for his deep baritone voice and was a master of ceremonies at many public events.

A Celebration of life will take place at the Mann-Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins Street, (corner of South Huntington Ave.) Jamaica Plain on SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026 from 4pm - 7 pm. Family and friends invited.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, 169 Cummins Hwy. in Roslindale at 10 o'clock

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Roslindale/West Roxbury Kwanis organization via Venmo (Venmo@RosWestRoxkiwanis)

For the full obituary please the listing at Mann-Rogers Funeral Home: https://www.mannandrodgers.com/obituary/JOHN-SULLIVAN

12/31/2025

City of Boston has announced night work on the Walworth Street Bridge that connects South Street with Belgrade Ave. at Fallon Field. Overnight work on the substructure of the Walworth Street Bridge in Roslindale could begin as early as Monday, January 5, 2026 contingent on MBTA approval and availability of personnel to manage the railway underneath the bridge during construction. The City of Boston’s team is only being given access to complete the construction repairs during times when trains are not operating, so work is anticipated to be between the hours of 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. For the duration of the project, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and vehicles.

Residents should call 311 or email: [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Additional details are at: https://www.boston.gov/news/walworth-street-bridge-construction-advisory

Also note that at the end of January and into early February, the West Roxbury Parkway Bridge (MassDOT State Highway Bridge) between Centre Street and Belgrade Ave will have work that will also suspend auto traffic and train service. Details at: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Needham/alerts (Expand the service alert window on that topic).

Alerts for MBTA Needham

12/17/2025

Brooks Wine and Spirits Tasing Event, Dec 18-21 - https://mailchi.mp/5c06f1a048f6/5-day-grand-tasting?e=3453eb4ead

11/21/2025

Bethany United Methodist Church (Roslindale) in conjunction with its sister parish at St. Stephen's Church (West Roxbury) is hosting a Harvest Festival at the St. Stephen's facility this Sunday, Nov 23. This will include a food collection for the Roslindale Food Pantry. Specifics on the attached flyer. The RBG is also in process of raising funds for the Roslindale Food Pantry as well.

10/24/2025

Forward from Rob Consalvo. Hyde Park Youth Basketball.

10/24/2025

2025 ANNUAL MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Call the City of Boston's Age Strong department at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone.

Upcoming in Roslindale... Monday, October 27, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Boston Public Library - Roslindale Branch, 4246 Washington St., Roslindale.

View all upcoming open enrollment events: www. bit.ly/agestrong2025medicare

What to bring: your list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, your Medicare.gov username/password (if already set up) & valid ID. Get the Most Coverage at the Lowest Cost! Assess your health insurance & prescription plan annually

10/24/2025

musiConnects COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES FALL CONCERT 2025, featuring The Great Hill String Quartet.

All Community Concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, visit: musiconnects.org

Sunday, November 9, 7:00pm. Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street, Roslindale. See flyer for more info.

10/22/2025

The City of Boston is still looking for Poll Workers to help with the upcoming Municipal Election on November 4.

While it is called a "volunteer" position, the fact is you will receive a stipend from about $160 to $200 for the day depending on what position you are assigned to. Openings are available all over the city. You will need to take a 2 hr. training session (usually via Zoom or Google Meet). The full day is 6 AM to 9 PM with lunch and dinner breaks. Some part-time positions for shorter shifts may be available. Several PHNA people are engaged in this process already. It is an interesting and rewarding experience to see how the "back end" of how voting day actually works. You can be a part of that. Additional info and a form to sign-up for consideration is found at:

Interested in working at the polls on Election day? You can apply to become a poll worker online.

10/15/2025

Boston Police E5 Annual Halloween Kids Party can use some donations of candy, water, etc.

09/30/2025

The Boston Police Community Service Office in West Roxbury will be hosting their 22nd Annual Halloween Party! This festive event will take place at the Boston Police Station District E5 on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It’s a wonderful opportunity for residents of the District E-5 area (West Roxbury/Roslindale) to come together and enjoy an evening of fun and camaraderie.

This year's Halloween Party promises to be a memorable one with a range of exciting activities, including demonstrations by the Boston Police Bomb Squad and K-9 Units. We’ll also be providing food, drinks, and, of course, plenty of candy for all to enjoy.

To make this event a success, we are reaching out to you for your support. We would greatly appreciate donations of candy or bottled water. Your generous contribution will help us create a festive atmosphere and strengthen the sense of community that makes our neighborhood special.

Additional details and a flyer to print and share are included here.

09/11/2025

On Saturday, September 27th, Brooks Wine and Spirits will be celebrating 2 years!

To celebrate, they are hosting an Anniversary Cookout at their shop
Saturday, September 27th
12 PM – 6 PM
591 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale

RSVP here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-anniversary-cookout-tickets-1537951316789

There will be tastings, food, and plenty of good vibes as they raise a glass to the past two years — and to the exciting years ahead.

Thank you!

BROOKS Select Wine & Spirits
591 Hyde Park Ave Roslindale, MA
617-833-5966

Store Hours:
Sunday: 11AM - 10PM
Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 10AM-11PM

09/11/2025

We just received notice that the Canterbury Street bridge that connects Hyde Park Ave with Seymour and Cliffmont Streets will close on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to a recently discovered defect.

MassDOT has scheduled a design meeting regarding the upcoming planned bridge rehab to be held at the Brooke School on Cummins Highway next week.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. - IN PERSON
Brooke Charter School Gymnasium, 190 Cummins Highway, Boston, MA 02131

However this unexpected closure is a recent development. Text follow from MASSDOT...

Advisory: Boston
Closure of Canterbury Street Bridge

The bridge will be closed until further notice

BOSTON– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Canterbury Street Bridge will be closing to vehicular traffic on Friday, September 12, at 9:00 p.m. Findings from a recent bridge inspection required the closure of the bridge. The bridge will be closed until further notice. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Dear Roslindale Business

Traffic should follow the detour signage in place. The primary detour route will utilize Hyde Park Avenue, Cummins Highway, Rowe Street, Brown Avenue, and Seymour Street. The eastbound detour will follow Seymour Street to Brown Avenue to Cummins Highway. The westbound detour will follow Hyde Park Avenue to Cummins Highway to Rowe Street to Seymour Street.

Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:

Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.

Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
Follow on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.

John Goggin
MassDOT Communications