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DORCHESTER — 450 guests packed Florian Hall to honor Richie Paris on his retirement from the Boston Fire Department. In addition to being a firefighter, Paris served as president of the union Local 718. On hand to celebrate Paris were Ed Kelly, a Boston native who is president of the International Firefighters Union, Mayor Michelle Wu, former fire department commissioners Paul Burke, Joe Finn, and Marty Pierce. All photos by Bill Brett
QUINCY — 400 guests gathered at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy for the St. Rock Haiti Foundation’s efforts. Father Peter Casey, who has served in parishes on the South Shore and throughout the diocese, was selected by the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation Board and the Bresnahan family as the recipient of this year’s Dr. Stephen Bresnahan Award. This award is given annually in honor of the late physician to individuals who demonstrate commitment…
BOSTON — On April 3, 2024, more than 350 guests attended Whittier Street HealthCenter’s signature Toast fundraiser which, this year, honored Jeff Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., executivechairman, Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The event was held at the Hilton Park Plaza Hotel. During the evening, hosted by Brittany Johnson, investigative journalist at WCVB Channel 5 Boston; Dr.Leiden was toasted by Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, president, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Betsy Nabel andDr. Gary Nabel, co-founders, ModeX Therapeutics, Dr. Joan Reede, dean…
SEAPORT DISTRICT — More than 300 guests attended the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst’s annual Awards Dinner. Held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, the dinner raised $150,000 to support the Stephen E. Elmont Alumni of the Year Scholarship. The event also recognizes achievement in the industry. Awards given included: Stephen Elmont Award Recipient, Ilse Harley, Area Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations, West,…
DORCHESTER — Get Konnected! marked its 15 years of celebrating Boston’s leaders and communities of color with a celebration at the John F. Kennedy Museum and Library. The event was hosted by founder and CEO Colette Phillips and included honored guests Louis J. Antonellis, Sean Curran, state Senator Nick Collins, Ed Forry and his son, Bill Forry, Bob Giannino, Ed Kane, Sam Kennedy, Josh Kraft, state Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Tom O’Brien, Chris Vogel, and Chris…
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