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Joey McIntyre, in town to support Mass Eye and Ear, visits with the cast of ‘The Lion King’

October 8th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — New Kid on the Block and Broadway veteran Joey McIntyre returned to his hometown this week and his roots. McIntyre, his wife, Barrett, daughter Kira, and sons Rhys and Griffin met stars Nia Holloway and Jared Dixon from “Disney’s The Lion King” backstage at the Citizens Bank Opera House on Sunday night. Then on Monday, October 7, 2019, McIntyre performed at the Mass Eye and Ear’s 10th annual “Sense-ation!” gala, which was held…

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Monday nights are for “sessions” at The Snug

October 7th, 2019 Comments Closed

HINGHAM — On Monday nights, The Snug in Hingham is packed for an Irish music session. Many musicians return each week to participate. All photos by Bill Brett

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Phase III underway for Old Colony Housing Project in South Boston

September 26th, 2019 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — Bill Brett spotted the work being done as part of Phase III of the work at the Old Colony Housing Project in South Boston. Located between Dorchester and Mercer streets in South Boston, the remaining housing — eight existing residential buildings comprised of 250 units — are being torn down and replaced with approximately 301 residential units in four sustainably-designed four-story buildings with direct-entry apartments on the first level. The city approved…

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1,500 attend the 2019 Celebration of the Priesthood

September 25th, 2019 Comments Closed

SEAPORT — 1,500 guests attended the 2019 Celebration of the Priesthood dinner that supports the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. Among those in attendance at the Seaport World Trade Center were Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Fire Commissioner Joe Finn, Boston Police Commissioner Willie Gross, and Quincy Mayor Tom Koch. All photos by Bill Brett

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Street scenes from the North End on a warm summer’s evening

September 24th, 2019 Comments Closed

NORTH END — While in the North End recently, Bill photographed some street scenes from the lively neighborhood. There is the expected: Long lines at a pastry shop. And the unexpected: One of the things that most struck him was the gathering spots for shared ride users because the cars cannot get through the area during the many festivals. Just a small accommodation made to live in the city in the summertime. (Editor’s note: We…

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