West Roxbury
A friendly suburban community in Boston.
West Roxbury is in the southwest corner of the City of Boston. Today, people know the neighborhood for its civic activism and youth programs. West Roxbury has a suburban vibe with its tree-lined streets and single-family homes.
Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood ContactsBen Tayag
West Roxbury Liaison
Ben Tayag was born in Boston and raised in West Roxbury. He graduated from the Boston Latin School. He has a background in community engagement, constituent services, and organizing.
Tayag previously worked as State Senator Lydia Edwards’ District Director, serving Boston, Revere, and Winthrop residents. Tayag is excited about his new role in City Hall to give back to the community and learn more about City government.
Tayag is a huge Marvel, Star Wars, and science fiction fan. He is also interested in history. On the weekends he enjoys playing pick-up sports and cornhole.
Frank Mendoza
Deputy Director
Francis Mendoza will take over the role of Allston-Brighton liaison. He was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to Allston to attend Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. While there, he worked in the community as an emergency medical technician and as a tutor to non-native English speakers through the Boston University Intergenerational Literacy Program. Mendoza went on to serve as a two-time U.S. Senate intern and was then hired as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. As the son of a Mexican immigrant and an Irish-American public school teacher, Mendoza has always cherished service, inclusion, and equity, and is passionate about policy and constituent services. He fell in love with Allston-Brighton and its vibrant community and is thrilled to be able to serve his adopted home.
In his free time, Mendoza works towards his goal of visiting every Boston park, while birdwatching and identifying their plants. He particularly enjoys collecting Star Wars LEGOs, listening to music, watching historical documentaries, cooking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons every Thursday with his friends.
Frank Mendoza is the Deputy Director for Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, South Boston, West Roxbury, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Mission Hill.
About the neighborhood
West Roxbury was once home to an experimental utopian community. Famous writers would often visit the area, including:
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Nathaniel Hawthorne, and
- Henry David Thoreau.
Centre Street is the main business district. It features restaurants, banks, and shops. Millennium Park, which was once a landfill, is another major attraction. Residents now enjoy 100 acres of trails, ball fields, and picnic areas.