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Long-time Boston journalist Dan Rea and his wife, Jeanne, make gift to support UMass athletics

October 1st, 2021 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — Veteran Boston journalist and radio host Dan Rea and his wife, Jeanne, made a “substantional gift” to the University of Massachusetts Boston to renovate and endow the weight room in the school’s Clark Athletic Center, UMass announced. Rea, who graduated from Boston State College a decade before it merged with UMass Boston, chose to honor the importance of both institutions and their athletic programs through the “Dan Rea ’70 Boston State College Varsity…

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Congrats to the newly engaged couple!

July 5th, 2021 Comments Closed

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Bill spotted an “engagement moment” on a beach in HarwichPort. With camera ever at the ready, Bill captured that magical moment when a young man, Ted Keith, originally from Acton, presented a gorgeous ring to Catherine Rea of Chestnut Hill. From a proper distance, Bill watched as Caty said “Yes” and we think these photos provide a lasting memory for the very happy couple! Photos by Bill Brett

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On Wednesday as the region shoveled out, some pitched in more than others

March 15th, 2018 Comments Closed

BRAINTREE — The first thing that Braintree resident Crystal Evans said to Bill Brett as he walked up to take her photograph was: “Don’t make this look like Braintree didn’t do a good job. The town’s DPW and Mayor Joe Sullivan have too much to deal with. They cleared the street. I’m cleaning up the bus stop,” Crystal tells Bill. “If everyone would pitch in and do what they can, the snow would be cleared.”…

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Rehearsal party for local couple

October 10th, 2017 Comments Closed

Just sending my best wishes to Lindsay Grey and Daniel Rea, who were married over the weekend. I have known Daniel, who is executive vice president and general manager of the Pawtucket Red Sox, and his family for many years. He asked me if I would photograph their rehearsal dinner and I said yes — and was honored to do so. As a gift to the guys who stood for him as ushers/groomsmen, Daniel had…

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