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BOSTON (CBS) – David Mugar , the philanthropist who helped create the July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, has died. He was 82. Mugar was the son of Star Market founder Stephen Mugar and the former owner of WHDH-TV and Radio. He’s best known for launching the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade with legendary conductor Arthur Fiedler in 1974. The show eventually became a nationally televised broadcast on WBZ-TV and CBS. In 2016, Governor Charlie Baker announced the state would donate a portion of property on the Esplanade for a David Mugar statue. Mugar’s family released a statement Wednesday saying he passed away peacefully Tuesday night. “He was a Bostonian through and through, continually finding ways to give back to the community he loved. He was humble and generous. Quietly doing good for others and always leading with his heart. The many gifts he gave to civic and cultural organizations across the city and the state were most often given in … [Read more...] about David Mugar, Creator Of July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, Dies At 82

BOSTON (CBS) — Typically it’s David Mugar who surprises us each year with a spectacular fireworks show on the Esplanade. But this year it was his turn to be surprised. Governor Charlie Baker praised Mugar at Sunday night’s show and made the special announcement. READ MORE: Major Winter Snow Storm With Blizzard Conditions Possible Saturday “We are going to donate a portion of property here on the Esplanade where there will be a David Mugar statue for all eternity,” Baker said. READ MORE: David Mugar, Creator Of July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, Dies At 82 Mugar has been responsible for the fireworks production for the last 43 years. This year, he says, will be his last. “I just want to say thank you for everything you have done to make this a monumental special night that it is for everybody here in the Commonwealth,” Baker said Sunday night. MORE NEWS: Salem Indoor Youth Sports Facility Pushes Back Against Vaccine Mandate “You people who attend every … [Read more...] about Boston Pop’s Producer David Mugar To Get Statue On Esplanade

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – After a walkout by Democrats who said they weren’t getting answers, a Senate committee Wednesday signed off on the confirmation of controversial state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Democrats peppered Ladapo with questions about issues such as his views on COVID-19 vaccinations and wearing masks, before Minority Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, announced that Democrats on the Health Policy Committee would not vote on the confirmation. READ MORE: Police Chase Led To Crash In Lauderhill, Two BSO Deputies Hurt, Driver Charged “We don’t feel that we are getting any answers met,” Book said. “We know that there is a long agenda today with a lot of bills. So the Florida Senate Democrats in this committee now are going to abstain, walk out and come back when we have more business to attend to.” Republicans then voted unanimously to back Ladapo’s confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate. After the vote, Ladapo told reporters that … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo Gets Backing After Democrats Walk Out

0 Politics & Government Plans are in the works for the Boston Pops to hold a concert in Norwood this summer to help celebrate the town's 150th anniversary year. Mary Ellen Gambon , Patch Staff Posted Reply NORWOOD, MA - Norwood will become an even more popular place this summer, as plans were announced last night for the world-renowned Boston Pops to play in town this summer as part of its yearlong 150th anniversary celebration. Paul Eysie, a member of the Concert Committee, announced at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting that the committee is partnering with the Norwood 150 Committee to bring the orchestra to town for a special concert. "We're talking about the real Pops - the Boston Pops," he said. "I know it's tentative and it's preliminary." He also recognized Olga Abdallah, the sister of Selectman Helen Abdallah Donohue, who advocated for the town bandstand to be built more than three decades ago and worked … [Read more...] about Boston Pops May Hold Concert In Norwood This Summer

0 Business The League School, located in East Walpole, provides school and residential education for those on the autism spectrum. Mary Ellen Gambon , Patch Staff Posted Reply WALPOLE, MA - Robert Way, president of Robert Way Construction, Inc., a Norwood-based construction company, joined the League School of Greater Boston Board of Directors this week, the board announced Monday. The school, located in East Walpole, provides day and residential school programming for students ages 3-22 on the autism spectrum. As a Friends of League member, Way served on the Board's Facilities Subcommittee, which reviewed and provided recommendations for the school's Moosehill Road property. As part of the Strategic Planning Initiative, the board is considering options for reconfiguring this space to best meet the needs of the school's students. "Rob Way's many years of experience running and growing his own successful company will … [Read more...] about Norwood Native Rob Way On League School of Greater Boston Board

0 Traffic & Transit Closures were intended to allow businesses to serve more customers outdoors, but businesses said that didn't go as well as they expected. Courtney Teague , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply DANVILLE, CA — The Danville Town Council is walking back some road closures intended to allow businesses to expand outdoors after owners report the experiment didn't go as well as they'd hoped. Closures from Friday morning through Sunday evening will be lifted from Hartz Avenue from Prospect Avenue to School Street beginning this weekend, the town council decided Wednesday night, according to a news release from the town. Other areas previously closed will remain closed. View maps of the closures below: Thank Reply Share Danville Walks Back Some Street Closures The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. … [Read more...] about Danville Walks Back Some Street Closures