ROXBURY — 400 guests attended the Goodwill’s annual “The Good Party” gala, which was held at the organization’s headquarters on Harrison Avenue on Thursday, June 13, 2109. Join 300 leading business and civic representatives; community leaders, collaborators, local personalities; VIPs; and the Goodwill Board for a festive evening of delicious food and spirits, good friends, and good fun to celebrate Goodwill and support its mission. The organization’s mission is to help individuals with barriers to…

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BOSTON — 450 guests attended the House of Possibilities’ gala that marked the organization’s 10th anniversary. The gala was held at the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Wharf Room on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Ten years ago, House of Possibilities opened the doors of its Yawkey House, located on the campus of Stonehill College. This house has become a nurturing and joyful home for so many children and adults living with disabilities. The mission of House of…

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COHASSET — 250 guests attended the “Sneak Peek: Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame” co-presented by the South Shore Art Center & The Boch Center at the 64th annual Arts Festival Preview Celebration, which was held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Art Center in Cohasset. The general public can attend the 64th annual ARTS Festival this weekend: Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 (rain or shine) at the South Shore Art Center,…

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PHOTO BY BILL BRETT This parking space in South Boston would rent or sell for a premium, but when Bill was passing by it was just a bicycle taking up a whole spot. Places to park your car are scarce throughout the city, but particularly in South Boston. The city council is debating having residents pay for the parking permits that city residents use to park in their neighborhood.

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WOBURN — More than 250 guests attended the Cummings Foundation’s annual $100K for 100 grant program announcement in which the Woburn-based organization awards $10 million each year to 100 area nonprofits. Gov. Charlie Baker attended the event, which was held at the 128 Trade Building in Woburn. The Cummings Foundation was started by Joyce and Bill Cummings in 1986 as a way to give back to the community. This place-based philanthropic initiative primarily supports nonprofits…

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