Monday nights are for “sessions” at The Snug
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
Bill Brett
Boston Photographer
Phase III underway for Old Colony Housing Project in South Boston
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…
1,500 attend the 2019 Celebration of the Priesthood
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
Street scenes from the North End on a warm summer’s evening
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…
HomeStart’s Fall gala raises more than $425,000
SEAPORT — 450 guests attended HomeStart’s fall gala, which was held on September 19, 2019 at the Seaport Hotel in South Boston. The event raised more than $425,000 to support the nonprofit’s mission of ending homelessness by providing housing for people. All photos by Bill Brett