Dorchester Peabody Square Farmers Market

SMAMS won Boston Main Streets designation in the summer of 1999. We are a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation that brings together local businesses, residents, neighborhood organizations and corporate sponsors to revitalize the St. Marks Area business district and strengthen the entire community. The commercial district includes more than 100 businesses in almost 400,000 square feet of commercial and institutional space, and serves more than 30,000 residents, workers and commuters. Our Goals Serve the needs of the area’s residents, businesses, commuters and visitors Raise the profile of the commercial district(e.g. banners, kiosks, etc.) Increase merchant participation in the Main Street organization, including established businesses and the expanding Vietnamese business community Provide merchants with technical assistance and with financial and design assistance for storefront renovations Recruit appropriate businesses to fill vacant storefronts Redevelop the Ashmont MBTA Station and the Banton Street lot(which has been vacant for 20 years)