BEACON HILL — Dignitaries, business and community leaders, and friends filled the main dining room at the historic Hampshire House on Beacon Hill to give “cheers” to Thomas A. Kershaw and his many contributions to Boston’s hospitality and tourism industry and the community. A few days before his 85th birthday on December 1, 2023, the luncheon featured accolades from formerLieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, City Council President Ed Flynn and state Representative Jay Livingstone. Boston news…

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COPLEY SQUARE — More than 350 guests attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Bright Futures Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The event raised nearly $600,000 to benefit over 4,000 youth served at the Club. The “Teen Takeover” themed gala was emceed by HGTV and Food Network Host Taniya Nayak and the Club’s Education Assistant, Trevor Gittons. Along with over 25 teens from the Club, guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening learning about the important work and impact of…

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COPLEY SQUARE — More than 550 guests attended the New England Center for Homeless Veterans’s 21st annual ‘Leave No One Behind’ gala, which was held at the Westin Copley Place hotel. The event raised more than $600,000. NBC 10 meteorologist Matt Noyes was the emcee, Ella Brown sang the national anthem, and the guest speaker was Robert McDonald, former US Secretary of Veterans Affairs and retired chairman of Procter & Gamble. All photos by Bill…

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ANDOVER — 450 guests attended the Ironstone Farm’s 21st annual Spirit of Giving gala, which was held at the Andover Country Club. The event honored Linda and Larry Ardito, who “exemplify the spirit of giving through several decades of involvement in the Merrimack Valley community and Ironstone Farms.” The evening raised more than $300,000. NBC 10 Boston/NECN meteorologist Matt Noyes served as the auction emcee. Through horse therapy, Ironstone Farm helps children and adults with…

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SEAPORT — New England Council President and CEO Jim Brett welcomed more than 1,800 guests who attended the Council’s annual New Englander of the Year dinner, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. The 2023 annual celebration’s co-chairs are Katherine Craven, chief administrative and financial officer, Babson College, and Cain Hayes, president & CEO, Point32Health. The 2023 honorees are: NBC10 anchor Latoyia Edwards, Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the…

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