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.
Topping Off
DORCHESTER — A crew from the Ironworkers Local No. 7 “top off” (that is put the final iron beam in place) a residential building on the Columbia Point campus of University of Massachusetts Boston recently. It is the first such building for the Boston campus. Photo by Harry 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
Christmas in the City – in July
BOSTON — We’re reposting some images from the July 27, 2017 event to benefit “Christmas in the City.” Some 150 guests attended Christmas in the City in July at the Seaport Hotel, all proceeds will go to 100 percent volunteer-run Christmas in the City. Photos by Bill Brett.