103rd annual Fisherman’s Feast
NORTH END — Thousands of people gathered in Boston North End on Aug. 20, 2017 to celebrate the 103rd anniversary Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso. All photos by Bill Brett.
Bill Brett
Boston Photographer
Groundbreaking for Martin Richard Playground
FORT POINT CHANNEL — Hundreds of people, including dozens of children and many city and state officials, turned out on August 16, 2017 for the groundbreaking for a new playground named for Martin Richard, who at 8 years old, was the youngest person killed in the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. The playground, located near the Children’s Museum, will be built so that it is accessible to children of all abilities. Photos by Bill Brett.
Heritage Museum and Gardens
SANDWICH — The Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich held a dinner on August 10, 2017 with featured guests Connie Chung, television news anchor and journalist and her husband, Maury Povich, award-winning television show host. Photos by Bill Brett.
Fundraiser for neuroblastoma patient Ruby Mae Millea
REVERE — 300 guests attended a fundraiser for three-year-old Ruby Mae Millea of Swampscott, who has neuroblastoma. The event was held at the Casa Lucia Function Facility in Revere. Photo by Bill Brett
“Friends” Summer Roof Party
BACK BAY — We’re reposting my photos from the July 19, 2017 fundraising reception, the “Summer Party for the Friends of the Public Garden,” which was held on the rooftop of the Taj Hotel. — Bill