QUINCY — More than 400 guests attended the Adam Presidential Center’s kickoff fundraising dinner that honored former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and his wife, Lauren, for their distinguished service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The event was held at Granite Links in Quincy. Opening remarks were by Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, with other speakers including General Joseph Dunford, USMC (retired). Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, US Representative Steve Lynch, and former Lieutenant…

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PARK SQUARE — More than 350 guests attended the Whittier Street Health Center’s Roast of David Long, executive chairman of the board, Liberty Mutual Insurance. A benefit to the Roxbury-based health center, the roast was done by Joseph Nolan, Frank Doyle, Timothy Sweeney, and Steve Long. The dinner was hosted by Frederica Williams, president and CEO of Whitter Street Health Center, and the emcee was Karen Holmes Ward, host of WCVB’s “Cityline.” All photos by…

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PARK SQUARE — More than 350 guests attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst Hospitality & Tourism Management Board’s annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Boston Park Plaza hotel. The event raised more than $175,000 for scholarships. Awards recipients, included: Stephen Elmont Award Recipient: John Koshivos, Hilton Worldwide; Distinguished Industry Leader Award Recipient: Geoof Ballotti, President & CEO Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient: Laura Kisty, Director of Rooms, Canopy by…

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COLUMBIA POINT — The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate hosted 200 guests for the opening reception of the 28th annual Experience America gathering, which was held in Boston. The Boston event was hosted by Rufus Gifford, chief of protocol for the United States, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and included members of the foreign diplomatic corps. For more on the event, click here. All photos by Bill Brett

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