ALONG THE BANKS OF THE CHARLES RIVER — The family of David G. Mugar, who along with the late Boston Pops maestro Arthur Fiedler transformed Boston’s July Fourth concert into an internationally recognized event, unveiled a statue in Mr. Mugar’s honor. The statue is along the Charles River at the Esplanade, where Mr. Mugar oversaw the annual televised concert and fireworks for produced the Fourth of July on the Esplanade for 43 years before stepping…

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DORCHESTER — 200 guests gathered at Florian Hall in Dorchester to raise money and support for PAWS New England, which rescues “abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters and desperate situations, provide them with veterinary care and much needed TLC, and bring them to New England where we place them in safe, loving homes.” The event was hosted by attorney Kristin Thurbide from the law firm KMT of Marshfield. For more information, click here.…

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PLYMOUTH — More than 250 golfers turned out on August 17, 2023, for the inaugural Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) Northeast golf tournament to benefit the Thomas J. Gunning Fund.  The TJG Fund supports the American Liver Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and Team IMPACT, among others in its first year. The golf tournament and the celebration, which was emceed by Jim Fagan, was held at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. The Fund is…

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BACK BAY — 50 guests turned out for a surprise party for Father Ron Coyne who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest. The celebration dinner, held at Grill 23 in the Back Bay, was organized by Greg and Terry Clark. Originally from Dorchester, the Clarks announced that there will be a renovation of St. Margaret’s Church, Clark’s home parish, which is where Father Coyne served early in his time as a priest. Greg…

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KINGSTON — More than 300 guests attended the inaugural Kevin Stevens Power Forward Celebrity Golf Tournament fundraiser, which was held at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, on August 7, 2023. All proceeds raised will benefit former NHL player Kevin Stevens’ 501c3 non-profit, Power Forward (powerforward25.com) whose mission is to remove the stigma of addiction through education, empowerment including Power Forward Sober Living Scholarships, and innovation, including the first-of-its-kind DOER (Dog Ownership Enhancing Recovery)…

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