About the ABOT

The Allston Board of Trade, first established in 1932, serves the Allston business community and neighborhood as a whole. Serving typical chamber of commerce functions, ABOT was founded as and remains a government liaison for local business; while keeping a functional community service focus. ABOT’s goal is to help maintain Allston as a vibrant community in which to live, shop, work and raise a family.

Allston is a community of diversity…a population with a wide range of age groups spanning the ethnic and religious spectrum. ABOT membership reflects that, with an array of businesses, organizations and institutions; and a continuing commitment to adapt to Allston’s growth and diversity.

Collectively ABOT’s “Mom & Pop” stores, regional companies, worldwide conglomerates, renowned healthcare facilities and celebrated educational institutions provide goods, services and employment to thousands of area residents, to America and to the world.

ABOT is proud of its commitment to serve Allston’s diverse community.

2011 ABOT Board of Directors



Name Business
Matalon, Scott, President Stingray Body Art
Faldetta, Ann, Vice President Genzyme
Krefetz, Joshua, Secretary Krefetz Law Firm
Pinkas, Shlomo, Treasurer Sam-Son Rentals
Anderson, Joseph Director Emmeritus
Curbels, Timothy Nstar
Delaney, Chuck Allston Car Wash
Enwright Sr., Michael Director Emmeritus
Figler, William Figler Painting Corp.
Gentile, Jim The Pet Shop
Imperado, Bob Boston Realty Assoc.
Margolin, William West End Boys and Girls Club
McCluskey, Kevin Harvard
Mills, Bill Boston College
Moy Jr., Frank Director Emmeritus
Nickerson, Grant People's Fed. Savings Bank
Norton, Dave WGBH
Olsen, Alana AVMS
Omalade, Omar 379 Club
Pelham, Bob Briar Group
Resnick, Sam Exit Realty
Salvucci, Greg Signal Graphics
Elzon, Arthur Citizens Bank
Snedeker, Catherine Allston-Brighton Resource Center
Sullivan, William Caritas
Walsh, Joseph T. Boston University
Webber, Bob Model Hardware