Scores of people made their way through Beacon Hill on an annual stroll that took on new meaning in 2021 now that the street and its shops and restaurants can reopen fully for business. Organizer Mark Duffield noted that the glorious weather helped those gathered to celebrate Beacon Hill, a city neighborhood that measures just a mile square. Joining Bill Brett was event emcee radio host Jordan Rich and Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, a…

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HINGHAM — The Hingham Historical Society is hosting a series of outdoor concerts in May called “Springham” featuring local music groups and offering a chance to be outside — finally! — and enjoy some music and fun. The concerts are held at the Hingham Heritage Museum on Saturdays. The concert Bill photographed here was performed by the band Takeout. For more information, click here. All photos by Bill Brett

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The Boston Arts Academy’s Foundation is one of the first organizations to figure out a way to hold an in-person celebration and they did it with the help of Boston philanthropist and noted performing arts supporter Ernie Boch, President and CEO, Subaru of New England. The event organizers offered an in-person experience while others viewed the festivities online. The Boston Arts Academy Foundation originally scheduled the BAA Honors celebration for Saturday, May 2, 2020 and…

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Bill Brett has marked the life of incredible Dorchester matriarch Alma Wahlberg with a special cover of his book “Boston: Inspirational Women.” Bill asked his publisher, Three Bean Press, to make a special cover for his fourth book, “Boston: Inspirational Women,” which Bill published with his daughter Kerry Brett in 2008. The book featured portraits of some of the most remarkable women in Boston and Alma was among those in the book. A mother of…

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SOUTH BOSTON — When you can’t have the traditional packed house for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast and you don’t want to miss the event for a second year, you have to try something new. That is what state Senator Nick Collins did, when he opened his doors to a few socially distant appearances along with recorded and broadcast visits from the usual cast of politicians. Among those stopping by in person was former…

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