Boston Photographer
As he often does, Bill was sorting some of his file photos and came across this image from the Fourth of July celebrations in 1989. Bill took this photograph of then Boston Fire Commissioner Marty Pierce with the Boston Pops July Fourth celebration’s executive producer, David Mugar, at the rooftop party at 100 Beacon Street. Mugar oversaw the production of the July Fourth events at the Esplanade for 43 years. In addition to being a…
[Originally posted in 2018] SOUTH BOSTON — The air temperature was about 1 degree above zero when 200 people plunged into Boston Harbor at M Street Beach in South Boston for the annual L Street Brownies New Year’s Day polar swim. Water temperature was 44 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The Jan. 1st swim, one of the country’s oldest such charity events, has been held annually for 115 years. In 2017, about 500…
[Originally published on December 24, 2019] BOSTON — 4,000 children were able to celebrate Christmas at the 31st annual Christmas in the City, which was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The event’s founders, Jake and Sparky Kennedy, welcomed the families who attended the party that allows families to have a happy Christmas. Through the efforts of the Kennedys and now a vast team of volunteers, the entire day is funded privately and…
ROXBURY — Whittier Street Health Center held its 2021 Women for Whittier Holiday Tea at the Center in Roxbury. The event was hosted by CEO Frederica Williams. The women honored “Outstanding Champions” Evelyn Barahona, Roxann Cooke, Deborah Farley, Sandra King, Rebecca Lee and Penni McLean Conner. All photos by Bill Brett
BOSTON — 1,300 guests enjoyed A Company Celebration and at Pops with conductor Keith Lockhart and special guest Jennifer Nettles. New BSO President Gail Samuel and her husband, Bill, greeted guests along with event co-chairs Angela Crispi and Andrew Plump. The event raised more than $1 million. Photos by Bill Brett
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