ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CHARLES RIVER — The family of David G. Mugar, who along with the late Boston Pops maestro Arthur Fiedler transformed Boston’s July Fourth concert into an internationally recognized event, unveiled a statue in Mr. Mugar’s honor. The statue is along the Charles River at the Esplanade, where Mr. Mugar oversaw the annual televised concert and fireworks for produced the Fourth of July on the Esplanade for 43 years before stepping…

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BACK BAY — 50 guests turned out for a surprise party for Father Ron Coyne who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest. The celebration dinner, held at Grill 23 in the Back Bay, was organized by Greg and Terry Clark. Originally from Dorchester, the Clarks announced that there will be a renovation of St. Margaret’s Church, Clark’s home parish, which is where Father Coyne served early in his time as a priest. Greg…

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WEYMOUTH — Scores of supporters turned out at College Hype in Weymouth as people took turns trying to dunk someone in a dunk tank, a worthy endeavor on one of the hottest days of the year. It was all for a worthy cause, too, as the $12,000 raised will go to support the Matt Brown Foundation. The event was hosted by College Hype’s Jack Doherty and his team and the emceed by Jim Fagan. In…

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