East Cambridge Volunteers

L to R: ECBA Board President Patrick Magee; Former State Representative Tim Toomey; ECBA Executive Director Jason Alves.

Meet Patrick Magee

Former owner and operator of Atwood’s Tavern, a beloved East Cambridge hub, Patrick has been a staple in the neighborhood for decades. In 2011, he co-founded East Cambridge Business Association, where he now leads the Board. His commitment to community is deep-rooted: growing up, volunteering was the norm. A generous believer in what he calls “enlightened self-interest,” Patrick is sure that “if you care about your neighbors, they’ll care about you.” ECBA’s E.D., Jason Alves, recognizes that “Patrick’s commitment enables an organization as lean as ours to benefit the whole community, not just businesses.”

Are you considering a Board role? Think it through at our next Board Member Basics workshop!

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CV volunteer Jack DeGugliemo dressed as ECBA’s mascot to run in their kid-friendly one-mile race.

Meet Jack DeGugliemo

After Jack moved to Cambridge he caught the volunteer bug and discovered the fun of volunteering for ECBA’s annual street festivals. “What keeps drawing me to volunteer for ECBA is Jason's genuine commitment to local businesses and nonprofits. These events bring the community together in ways none of us could accomplish individually."

Join Jack’s volunteer team! Past events have included Inman Eats & Crafts in May, Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain Parisian Street Fair in June, and Ribfest in October. Celebrate creativity, great tastes, and local brews!