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ANNUAL REPORT 2019
HARVARD SQUARE
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 Agenda
Page 4 Program
Page 5 Letter From the Executive Director
Page 6 Slate of 2020 Officers & Directors
Page 7 Square Stats
Page 8 Cobblestone Award Honorees
Page 10 Cobblestone Award Honor Roll
Page 12 Stewardship & Community Engagement
Page 14 #wheresdenisetoday
Page 15 New Members
Page 16 Member Collage
Page 18 Benefits of Membership
Page 19 The Kelly Clarkson Show
Page 20 Instagrammable Moments
Page 21 The Evolution of a Popup
Page 24 2019 Events
Page 28 2020 Scheduled Events
Page 31 In Memoriam
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AGENDA
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Program
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PROGRAM
Welcome and Introduction of City Leaders – Denise Jillson
Remarks - John DiGiovanni
Introduction of Mayor - Special Guest
Official Greetings from the Mayor of Cambridge – Honorable Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Introduction of City Manager - Representative Marjorie Decker
State of the City - Lou DePasquale, City Manager
Nomination of Officers and Directors – Jerry Murphy – Induction Ceremony
Directors to Serve a ( 3 ) year Term 2020 2021 2022
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Sharman Altshuler, Moonbox Productions
Dava Berman, Kensho Technologies, Inc.
Tom Crowley, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor
Robert Fitta, Harvard Magazine
Michael Guleserian, Sheraton Commander Hotel
Rachel Wentworth, Forty Winks
HSBA Chocolate Festival Video and Kelly Clarkson Segment
Presentation of the 2019 Cobblestone Awards - John DiGiovanni and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
Thank You to Outgoing Board Members - Denise Jillson
Robyn Culbertson, Cambridge Office for Tourism
Dan Hogan, Passim
Kari Kuelzer, Grendel’s Den
Katherine Rafferty, Mount Auburn Hospital
Rev. Herb Taylor, Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church
Monica Wright, Trademark Tours
Final Remarks and Adjourn
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 5
A LETTER FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear HSBA Members and Friends,
As we celebrate our 110 th year, please accept my sincerest thanks for allowing me the
opportunity to be your Executive Director. These past fourteen years have been a fabulous
whirlwind, full of excitement, hard work, assorted challenges and partnerships that continue to
be inspiring, unpredictable and always fun.
From advocating for the restoration of the Kiosk to supporting the Harvard Square Zoning
Petition, from installing Free Public Outside WiFi to advancing the stewardship of the public
space, the HSBA has been a steady, reassuring and constant voice for its members, the Square
and the greater Cambridge community.
Our good work and our strong presence are only possible through your continued support and
full participation. As we look back at 2019
, which began with our move to Two Brattle Square, we
embraced several major construction projects, including the repair of the MBTA bus tunnels, the
demolition of the old Urban Outfitter building and extensive street and sidewalk repair at the
corner of Eliot and Bennett. We feted Passim’s 60 th anniversary, replete with Betsy Siggins
receiving the key to the city and mourned the passing of four very special friends, Charlie
Davidson, Robert Banker, Officer Ed Burke and Ifeanyi Menkiti.
The Square will continue to grow, change, evolve, and prosper with a natural churn that is
expected and accepted, as constant as the change of seasons. Businesses will open and close.
When they do, we lament the loss of old favorites as we anticipate their replacements.
In the next several weeks we will welcome nearly a dozen new businesses including, Spyce,
Foumami, Dig, Wachusett Brewery, Allbirds, Everlane, Topdrawer, Stoked Pizza, The Smoke
House Restaurant, Source and our first recreational marijuana retail store. By the end of this
year, we will have our first new building since the 1980 ’s and if all goes as planned, the ground
will be broken for another new building on Church Street.
There is so much to look forward to in 2020 , from restoring the old to unveiling the new. We
enthusiastically invite you to continue the journey with us as we cherish our past, embrace our
present and envision a bright and prosperous future for our association, our members and
above all, for Harvard Square.
Thank you,
Denise
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2020 SLATE OF
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President
John P. DiGiovanni, Trinity Property Management
Vice Presidents
Jeremiah Murphy, The Harvard Cooperative Society
Mary-Catherine Deibel, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Ashwin Acharya, Cambridge Savings Bank
Treasurer
Roma Mayur, Cambridge Trust Company
Secretary
Richard (Tod) Beaty, IRB Commercial & Property Management
Directors
2020 2021 2022
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Sharman Altshuler, Moonbox Productions
Dava Berman, Kensho Technologies, Inc.
Tom Crowley, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor
Robert Fitta, Harvard Magazine
Michael Guleserian, Sheraton Commander Hotel
Rachel Wentworth, Forty Winks
2019 2020 2021
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Chris Dalton, Asana Partners
Shoshanah Garber, Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
Bertil Jean-Chronberg, Black Donkey Project
Tom Lucey, Harvard University
Sam Steibel, Regency Centers
Meg Ramsdell, Cambridge School Volunteers
2018 2019 2020
– –
Matthew Brisch, GoNation
Diane Carson, Tutoring Plus
Ajay Lawani, Capital One Cafe
Margaret Reische, Design Within Reach
John Schall, El Jefe’s Taqueria
Rachael Solem, Irving & Harding House
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 7 SQUARE STATS The HSBA maintains an active survey of all businesses in the Harvard Square Overlay District, tracking carefully, the status of the 313 business locations. Our latest statistics are as follows, and for the first time, include the linear frontage. (This new data was gathered as a result of the Harvard Square Zoning Petition which limits the linear frontage of banks and financial institutions to 25 linear feet.)
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 8
COBBLESTONE AWARD
2020 HONOREES
Leadership Award
Louis DePasquale
City Manager
City of Cambridge
In recognition of your commitment to the people of Cambridge,
particularly the disenfranchised, the homeless and the poor.
You are a dedicated public servant,
a tireless worker, and have a compassionate steady presence.
Your faithfulness to Harvard Square and the entire
City of Cambridge is constant and noteworthy.
Presented with thanks and appreciation
at the 110th Annual Meeting
of the Harvard Square Business Association
by the Board of
Directors, Officers, Staff, and Members.
Community Partnership Award
Katherine Rafferty
Director of Community Affairs
Mount Auburn Hospital
With our highest esteem for your care and commitment
to Harvard Square, the HSBA and the City of Cambridge.
From the Mayor’s office to the Chamber of Commerce,
from Mount Auburn Hospital to the HSBA, your intellect, wit,
political acumen and keen observations
are sought after and surpassed only by your hard work
and dedication to our community.
With sincerest thanks from the
Harvard Square Business Association
on the occasion of its 110th Annual Meeting
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 9
COBBLESTONE AWARD
2020 HONOREES
Community Partnership Award
Laura Donohue
Proprietor
Bob Slate Stationer
With sincerest thanks for resurrecting Bob Slate Stationer,
a Cornerstone Business in Harvard Square.
We thank you for your risk-taking,
for your preservation of an iconic brand,
for employing proven staff and established business practices while
infusing Bob Slate with your unique style
and sound judgement.
You kept the best of the old and added some new
to the delight of your customers and your community!
Presented with appreciation
on the occasion of the 110th Annual Meeting of the
Harvard Square Business Association
Cornerstone Award
Bob, Mallory and Justin Slate & Family
Founders
Bob Slate Stationer
Since 1 9 30, Bob Slate Stationer has overflowed
with supplies that encourage
putting thought to paper by having pen in hand.
Hard work, dedication to quality and unparalleled
curatorship of product and brand is your hallmark.
Bob Slate continues to stand the test of time!
With Congratulations and Appreciation from
the Board of Directors, Officers, Staff and Members
of the Harvard Square Business Association
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 10
COBBLESTONE AWARD
HONOR ROLL
2006
Community Partnership - Estella Johnson, City of Cambridge / Economic Dev.
Community Spirit - Frank Kramer, Harvard Book Store
Cornerstone- Tod Beaty, Hammond Real Estate
Cornerstone - Sheldon Cohen, Community Mapping
Cornerstone - Christopher Kotelly, Crimson Corner
Hospitality Ambassador - Mary-Catherine Deibel, UpStairs on the Square
Hospitality Ambassador - Patrick Lee, The Grafton Group
Outstanding Achievement - John P. DiGiovanni, Trinity Property Management
Partnership - George Fernandes, City of Cambridge / Electrical
2007
None given. A celebratory annual meeting was not held due to change in fiscal year from
ending on June 30 th to ending on December 31 .
2008
Beautification Award - John Selletto, Petali Flowers
Community Partnership - Steve Williams, City of Cambridge / Police
Cornerstone - Frances Cardullo, Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe
Hospitality Ambassador - Dave Fredericks, Uno
Leadership - Rachael Solem, Irving House & Harding House
2009
Cornerstone - The Andover Shop
The process of improving some
Hospitality Ambassador - Kari Kuelzer, Grendel’s Den
measure of an enterprise's success.
Leadership - Jim Gray, Harvard University
Business growth can be achieved
either by boosting the top line or
Public Service - Joseph McElroy, City of Cambridge / DPW
revenue of the business with greater
Outstanding Achievement - Jim Smith, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
product sales or service income, or by
2010
increasing the bottom line or
profitability
Charter Member of the operation
- The by / Allan Powell
Harvard Coop
minimizing costs.
Charter Member - Cambridge Trust Company / Joe Roller
Charter Member - J. August / Jerry Murphy
Charter Member - Leavitt & Peirce / Paul MacDonald
Charter Member - Thomas Hadley Trust
2011
Hospitality Ambassador - John Schall, Fire + Ice
Public Service - Leonard Silva, City of Cambridge / DPW
Community Partnership - Annette Rodibaugh, City of Cambridge / DPW 2
2012
Public Service - Lou Mothon, City of Cambridge / DPW
Community Partnership - Katherine F. Watkins, City of Cambridge / DPWANNUAL REPORT PAGE 11
COBBLESTONE AWARD
HONOR ROLL
2013
Community Partnership - Ayala Livny, Youth on Fire
Hospitality Ambassador - Jason Sweeney, J.P Licks
Public Service - Comm. Robert C. Haas, City of Cambridge / Police
Lifetime Achievement - City Manager Robert W. Healy
2014
Cornerstone - The Hong Kong Restaurant / Buoy Lee
2015
Cornerstone - Brattle Square Florist & Gomatos-Zedros Family
Cornerstone - Karen Zorn, Longy School of Music of Bard College
Community Partnership - Kristen Fernandes, City of Cambridge / ISD
Lifetime Achievement - Robert Charles Guillemin, a/k/a “Sidewalk Sam”
2016
Cobblestone Awards Cornerstone - Christos Soillis, Felix Shoe Repair
Community Partnership - Chief Gerald Reardon, City of Cambridge, Fire Dept.
Community Spirit - Jose Mateo, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
Leadership - Dan Andrew, Trademark Tours
Lifetime Achievement - Richard C. Rossi, City of Cambridge, City Manager
2017
The process of improving some
The Community Partnership Award was presented to the Cambridge Bomb Squad:
measure of an enterprise's success.
Bomb Squad Commander Sergeant EJ Frammartino and his K- 9 Partner, “Dixie”
Business growth can be achieved
Bomb Technician / K 9 Handler Edward Burke and his K- 9 Partner, “Zambra”
either by boosting the top line or
Bomb Technician / K 9 Handler Stephen Lyons and his K- 9 Partner, “Kevin”
revenue of the business with greater
Bomb Technician / K 9 Handler Sean Tierney, and his K- 9 Partner “Tango”
product sales or service income, or by
Bomb Technician / K 9 Handler Stephen Bkofsky, and his K- 9 Partner “Rumba”
increasing the bottom line or
profitability of the operation by
Bomb Technician Brian Branley
minimizing
Bomb costs.
Technician Shawn Ivey
2018
Leadership - David Maher, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Cornerstone - Ifeayni Menkiti, Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Community Partner - Charles Sullivan, Cambridge Historical Commission
2019
Cornerstone - Adam DiCenso, Pinocchio's Pizza
Community Partnership - Dan Fraine, Cambridge Savings Bank
Community Spirit - Dan Hogan, Passim
Public Service - Steve Lenkauskas, City of Cambridge, Electrical Dept.ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 12
STEWARDSHIP &
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Annual Meeting Police Appreciation Day
Giving Tree & St. Paul's Choir Concert
Flowers
Women's History Month:
Nonprofit Seminars
'Story of Her Success' BreakfastANNUAL REPORT PAGE 13
STEWARDSHIP &
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Scouts in the Square
Earth Day Clean Up
Tom Magliozzi Car Talk Plaque Dedication
Vietnam Veterans Lunch
Lights
BannersANNUAL REPORT PAGE 14
#WHERESDENISETODAY
In 2019 , Denise recorded a series of Facebook Live videos. Unscripted, spontaneous
and fun, these videos provide an insider's view into our member businesses and events
throughout the square. Since it's inception in 2017 , Denise has made 225 videos - 79
of which were conducted in 2019 . Our videos have reached 738 455
, people and have
been viewed 349 157
, times.
WHERE SHE'S BEEN
Bob Slate Stationer, Bon Chon, Cambridge Brickwalk Conservatory, Community Phone,
Harvard Shop, Hourly Oyster House, Kaplan International, Looks Clothing, Longfellow, Milk
Bar, Origins, Russell House Tavern, Solutions at Work, Veggie Grill, Wellbridge Athletic Club
(2 )
11 th Annual Chocolate Tasting Festival, ‘Some Like It Hot’ Chili Festival ( 2 6
), th Annual
Salsa Squared, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration ( 2 109
), th Annual Meeting Performance by
Dan Hogan, Boston Women in Media and Entertainment ‘The Story of her Success’
Women’s Breakfast, Salvation Army Band Concert, 'Connected by Good' Day of Service
with Crown Castle, City of Cambridge Legacy Award Luncheon celebrating, National Small
Business Week , 36 th Annual MayFair, Harvard Commencement, 12 th Annual Make Music
Fete de la Musique ( 20), Netflix Pop-up for The Politician, Oktoberfest ( 5
), Rocky Horror
Show Opening Night Celebration ( 4), Passim 60
th Birthday, Giving Tree Lighting ( 2),
Winthrop Park Tree Lights, Santa Claus Jazz Band ( 2
), Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride,
'Fermata Town’ Carolers ( 6)ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 15 NEW MEMBERS &Pizza Margaret Fuller House Banana Samba Market Square Jewelers Blue Bottle Coffee Milk Bar Bluestone Lane Numbers in Boxes Cambridge Ellis School Pharmate Cambridge Housing Authority Ray-Ban Cambridge Science Festival Smoke Shop Harvard Square CASPAR Spyce Charles River Remedies Stoked Pizza Commonwealth Wine School SymphonyHour.org Dig thinkjet Distressed Children & Tommy's Value Infants International Trilogy Law East Boston Saving Bank University Station Alliance Foumami University Wine Shop GOGO Charters Boston Veggie Grill Green Cambridge Verizon Hotel 1868 Youville Assisted Living Kevin Tyler YWCA Cambridge Le Petit Salon
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 18
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
o Maintain an active social media program ( 55 000
, Facebook Friends, 14 000
, Twitter
followers, 10 000
, Instagram followers)
o Develop and circulate a monthly newsletter to over 20 000
, active subscribers
o Implement over 100 events each year (attracting thousands of visitors to the Square)
o Install flowers on the lampposts
o Install banners throughout the Square
o Place lights on trees
o Purchase and maintain holiday decorations
o Maintain a robust website harvardsquare.com which receives over 50 000
, unique visitors
every month
o Advocate for businesses in front of the boards and commissions
o Represent your interests at City Council, committee hearings, advisory boards and task
forces
o Respond to press inquiries and create positive press opportunities
o Participate in radio and TV panels
o Maintain the Harvard Square map
o Maintain the tables, chairs, umbrellas and planter boxes
o Alert you and your employees when a theft has occurred
o Work closely with Harvard University and the City of Cambridge to ensure that HSQ
infrastructure is maintained
o Continually and successfully lobby the City of Cambridge for the funding of HSQ
infrastructure projects i.e. Winthrop, Palmer, JFK, Brattle, Dunster, Holyoke, Plympton, Linden,
Mt. Auburn Streets, the Out of Town News Kiosk and plaza, Eliot and Bennet Streets, etc. It is
our consistent and unrelenting effort that ensures these projects are ongoing and well-
funded
o Work with our social service organizations to ensure that issues around homelessness and
panhandling are addressed
o Participate in the active maintenance and beautification of Winthrop Park and Winthrop
Street
o Actively, responsibly and effectively provide member services based on the needs of our
local, regional, national and international businesses, be they restaurants, retailers,
professional, cultural, academic or social service organizationsANNUAL REPORT PAGE 19
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
Just days before the 12th Annual Taste of Chocolate
Festival, we received a call from a producer at the Kelly
Clarkson Show in Los Angeles who had seen our event
featured on Boston.com. They asked us to create a ‘mini’
chocolate festival at a downtown hotel. Our team and
participating businesses stepped into high gear and made it
happen! The display featured all of participants and Harvard
Square’s very own, Jen Kurani of Cabot’s Candy, who was
interviewed.
I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank you
for your incredible support. The HSBA creates a
true community of businesses in Harvard Square -
no easy feat! Without you, I wouldn't feel as
connected as I do to other business owners and to
the community at large. Your events and outreach
not only drive traffic, they create the feeling that
the Square is the place to be. There is a sense of
fun and liveliness that exists here that would not
happen on its own -and for that we at Zinnia and
Cabot's Candy sincerely thank you!
And of course -our deepest thanks for your kind
recommendation of Cabot's to the Kelly Clarkson
Show. We truly love being a part of the Chocolate
Festival every year, and were honored to
represent the Square and our business on such an
extraordinary platform! It was a once in a lifetime
experience that we wouldn't have had without
your involvement, support and
encouragement. Thank you again for all that you
do!
Warmest regards,
JenANNUAL REPORT PAGE 20
INSTAGRAMMABLE MOMENTS
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THE EVOLUTION OF A POP-UP
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Presented by Moonbox Productions
Thursday, October 17 th - Saturday, November 2 nd, 2019
In early October 2019
, Asana Partners presented Harvard Square Business Association member,
Moonbox Productions, with access to 25 Brattle Street, a vacant store front in the heart of the
Square. Within a few short weeks, the location transformed into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s mansion for a live
theatrical experience of The Rocky Horror Show. On opening night the HSBA hosted a Rocky Horror party
with live music and a beer garden. Over the course of its run, over two thousand people came up to the lab!ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 22
THE EVOLUTION OF A POP-UP
December 7th – January 17
th
Due to the overwhelming success of Rocky and the community’s desire for
unique interactive experiences, Asana extended access to the space to the
HSBA. In short order, HSBA members responded and by mid-January, 37
eclectic and innovative activations were produced.
Santa Claus Jazz Band
Everyone Loves Latkes
Schoolhouse Rock Live
Santa Claus Jazz Band Concert, 16 wine tastings hosted by Vintnicity, multiple nonprofit informational
sessions conducted by Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge Office for Tourism and the First Church in
Cambridge, Holiday Carolers Concert, Cambridge Art Association Small Works Sale. Ceramic Pottery
Sale, 13
th Annual Everyone Loves Latkes Tasting Event, Moleskine Demos, Moonbox Productions
Cabaret: A Night of Debauchery with Peter Mills, Live Performance of School House Rock., Photography
Exhibit hosted by Ocean River Institute, Inner Space Meditation Class and a Silk Screen Demo from
Maud Morgan Arts.ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 23
THE EVOLUTION OF A POP-UP
Opportunities like this are so important for nonprofit
organizations with small budgets - they give us a low
investment chance to engage with new audiences in an
informal setting. During our one-day pop-up at 25 Brattle
Street, we sold two artworks and engaged with approximately
two dozen visitors - almost all of whom were previously
unaware of the Cambridge Art Association!
-Erin Becker, Cambridge Art Association
We’re rarely afforded the opportunity to take the museums out of the building and it was great to
engage with people to remind them where we were and that we were open to them 7 days a week.
-John Connolly, Harvard Art Museums
There was great benefit in COT's pop-up sessions at 25 Brattle. The experience helped our office serve
the local community as well as visitors to the Square. Locals in particular told us they were thrilled to
see (and hear!) a vacant storefront come alive during the Friday afternoons before Christmas.
-Breanna Caires, Cambridge Office for Tourism
It was a fantastic crowd and a new space for our MMA
community brought to us by HSBA, an amazing organization
and partnership that brings community to Harvard Square!
Especially in a time of transition in the historical neighborhood,
organizations coming together is paramount.
-Cory Shea, Maud Morgan Arts
The dark days of January were brightened when 25 Brattle Street afforded the Ocean River Institute the
opportunity to cover the walls with gorgeous landscape and seascape photographs by Dan Wells.
-Rob Moir, Ocean River Institute
This was Moonbox’s very first show in a “found space”. The production received a hugely enthusiastic
response from the community, completely selling out most of its shows to the point that we had to
(sadly) turn people away during our final weekend.
- Sharman Altshuler, Moonbox Productions
It was such a gift to be able to use the 25 Brattle space
for our wine education pop-up classes this winter. I think
it made each of them feel more in touch with the inner
workings of Harvard Square. Thanks so much, Asana, for
allowing us to occupy 25 Brattle for a while.
-Jessica Sculley, VintnicityANNUAL REPORT PAGE 24
2019 EVENTS SUMMARY
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
GMC Activation 11th Chili Cook-off Women's History Month
Winter Carnival Harvard Square Yard Sale Dine Out Weeks 1 2
&
Chocolate Weekend Lovin the Square Valentine's Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
11th Taste of Chocolate Yard Sale Day 2 Mardi Gras
Hasty Pudding WOTY CCTV Presents at Nonprofit March Madness
Annual Meeting
Chinese New Year
Harvard Go BraghANNUAL REPORT PAGE 25
2019 EVENTS
APRIL MAY JUNE
Salvation Army Concert Springsteen Book Event National Donut Day
Blue Bottle Reception Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt National Ocean Day
Science Festival Kickoff Activation Brattle Plaza Concert
Brattle Plaza Concert Mother's Day Jose Mateo Dance for World
Easter / Passover MayFair Community
Earth Day Cleanup Nonprofit Banking Panel Mind Body Activation
Patios in Bloom Father's Day
Concierge Event
Make Music Harvard Square
Tom Magliozzi Plaque DedicationANNUAL REPORT PAGE 26 2019 EVENTS JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Salt & Olive Reception National Watermelon Day Barre & Soul Yoga in the Park Trademark Tours Cleanup National Oyster Day Taste of Thailand Festival Opioid Awareness Walk Ocean River Activation Tony's Chocolonely Activation Coop Spring Event Summer in the City Movie Night Vietnam Veteran's Lunch Opioid Training Chinese Tourism Activation Revival Month School of HONK! Concert Summer Dine Out Weeks Best of Boston School of HONK! Concert Salsa Squared Day of Service
ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 27
2019 EVENTS
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Netflix Activation with Ben Platt Folk Music Month Sparklefest
Oktoberfest Primark Activation Giving Tree
Rocky Horror Opening Night Fall Fest with Harvard Athletics St. Paul's Choir Concert
Head of the Charles Coop Fall Movie Night Santa Claus Jazz Band
Harvard Scare Mirrored Mirror Activation Shopover Weekend
Police Appreciation Day Jingle Ride
Bumble Activation Everyone Loves Latkes
Thanksgiving Christmas Menus
Tree Lighting at the Charles Fermata Town Carolers
Holiday Sales Weekend New Year's Eve PromosANNUAL REPORT PAGE 28
2020 SCHEDULED EVENTS
January
January 17 31– Mar Winter Carnival
January 17 20 – Boston Celtic Music Festival
January 20 Martin Luther King Day
January 24 26 – 12 th Annual Taste of Chocolate Festival
January 31 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
February
February 1 12 th Annual Some Like it Hot Chili Cook-off
February 2 54 th Annual Super Bowl
February 7 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
February 7 14– Lovin' the Square: Valentine’s Events
February 29 3 rd Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
March
March 1 31– Women’s History Month
March 1 6 8 13
- & - Dine Out Winter Restaurant Weeks
March 14 17 – Harvard Go Bragh
April
April 8 16
– Passover
April 12 Easter
April 17 26– Cambridge Science Festival Kickoff
April 22 50 th Anniversary of Earth Day
April 30 3
– May Arts First at HarvardANNUAL REPORT PAGE 29
2020 SCHEDULED EVENTS
May
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 17 37 th Annual MayFair
May 31 37 th Annual MayFair Rain Date
May 22 24– Boston Calling
May 25 Memorial Day
May 26 Patios in Bloom
May 28 369 th Harvard Commencement
June
June 20 Jose Mateo’s Dance for World Community
June 20 13 th Annual Make Music / Fete de la Musique
June 21 Father’s Day
July
July 24 7 th Annual Salsa Squared
August
August 27 Summer in the City Movie Night
TBD Dine Out Summer Restaurant Weeks
September
September 1 30
– 10 th Annual Revival Month
TBD Third Annual Thai FestivalANNUAL REPORT PAGE 30
2020 SCHEDULED EVENTS
October
October 11 42 nd Annual Oktoberfest and 15 th Annual HONK! Parade
October 17 18
– 56th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta
October 25 42 nd Annual Oktoberfest Rain Date
October 30 1
– Nov Harvard Scare
November
November 1 30
– 14 th Annual Folk Month
November 26 Thanksgiving
November 27 – Dec 1 Black/Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday,
Giving Tuesday
November 27 – Dec 31 Sparklefest
November 28 Tree Lighting at the Charles Hotel
November 29 Unveiling of the Giving Tree
December
December 11 13 – Shop Over Weekend
December 12 Hot Chocolate with Santa Claus
December 19 14 th Annual Everyone Loves Latkes Tasting Event
December 22 30 – Hanukkah
December 25 Christmas
December 31 New Year’s Eve
Scheduled Events are announced at the end of the prior year. They tend to be annual events or new events
that will enhance our current roster. New events are added throughout the year.
The HSBA produces between 75 100
- events annually.ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 31
IN MEMORIAM
Ifeanyi Menkiti Charlie Davidson
1940 - 2019 1926 - 2019
O W N E R , G R O L I E R P O E T R Y B O O K S H O P O W N E R , T H E A N D O V E R S H O P
Robert Banker Officer Ed Burke
1937 - 2019 1952 - 2019
O W N E R , T H E B A N K E R C O M P A N Y O F F I C E R , C A M B R I D G E P O L I C EM I S S I O N
T h e H a r v a r d S q u a r e B u s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n w a s e s t a b l i s h e d
i n 1910 a n d o f f i c i a l l y i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t h e C o m m o n w e a l t h
o f M a s s a c h u s e t t s o n M a y 20 , 1936 . T h e s i g n e d a n d s e a l e d
d o c u m e n t o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n s t a t e s , ' T h e o b j e c t o f t h e
a s s o c i a t i o n s h a l l b e t o a d v a n c e t h e c o m m e r c i a l ,
i n d u s t r i a l , a n d p u b l i c i n t e r e s t s o f H a r v a r d S q u a r e ; t o
p r o m o t e a c o m m e r c i a l e x c h a n g e ; t o a c c u m u l a t e a n d g i v e t o
i t s m e m b e r s b u s i n e s s i n f o r m a t i o n ; t o a d j u s t c o n t r o v e r s i e s
a n d m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g ; t o e s t a b l i s h a n d m a i n t a i n
u n i f o r m i t y i n c o m m e r c i a l t r a n s a c t i o n s ; a n d t o p r o m o t e
j u s t a n d e q u i t a b l e p r i n c i p l e s o f t r a d e . '
O v e r t h e p a s t d e c a d e , w e h a v e r e f i n e d o u r s t a t e d m i s s i o n
t o b e , ' T o p r o m o t e c o m m e r c e i n H a r v a r d S q u a r e w h i l e b e i n g
g o o d s t e w a r d s o f t h i s a u t h e n t i c ,
u r b a n p l a c e . '
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