Boston Photographer
MANCHESTER, NH — James T. Brett, CEO and President of The New England Council, had an interesting column published in the Manchester (NH) Union Leader about the need for immigration reform. From the op-ed:”The time has come for our leaders in Washington, D.C., to take action to ensure that America continues to build upon our proud history as a nation that embraces newcomers for the potential they hold as valuable members of our society.” You…
FENWAY — More than 1,000 guests attended the 19th annual Big Night party, concert and fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay. The event, which was held on Jan. 27, 2018 at the House of Blues, raised $1.8 million and was emceed by Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson. Since the inaugural gathering in 1998, Big Night has raised more than $30 million to help foster 12,000 one-on-one friendship between young people and…
TUBBERCURRY, Co. Sligo, Ireland — Bill Brett took this amazing photograph while on a trip to Ireland in 1985. The man in this photo is Tom Scully, who is riding his bike in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, where the Brett family traces its roots. PHOTO TAKEN BY BILL BRETT
Remember when the numbers for the amount of gas moved more quickly than the numbers counting out how much you owed at the gas pump? Well, Bill Brett does and he photographed this about 40 years ago just as the gas shortages started and the prices started to fluctuate almost daily. We know what you’re thinking and he made us check, prices are supposed to go up again this week. The average price in Massachusetts…
BOSTON — My wife, Ginnie, and I want to share some great news with you about one of our grandchildren. As some of you know, our little trouper Hadley, who just turned eight, has Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder for which there is no known cure. That, of course, is not the good news. The good news? The doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital and the recent tests that show she is stable with no…
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