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Occupational Hazards: The Rev. Stephen Ayres, 20 Years as Old North’s Leader [Video]

Presiding over Old North Church for the past twenty years has been Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, playing the role of Vicar and spiritual leader of the North End congregation while also managing of one of the most famous historical sites in the nation. Last fall, the Old North patrons and friends celebrated Steve’s two decades at Read More…

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Banner Celebration for Steve Ayres 20th Anniversary at Old North Church [Photos]

Old North Church congregation and friends came out on Monday night to honor Rev. Stephen T. Ayres and his 20th Anniversary as Vicar of the Old North Church in Boston’s North End. Steve also serves as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation, the cultural arm of the historic landmark property. Stories were told, roasts Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Rev. Ayres 20th Anniversary, Office Envy, Old Mr. Boston

Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, November 6: On This Day: “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald Elected to Congress. On November 6, 1895 an Irishman from the North End was elected to the U.S. Congress. Ten years later, John Francis Fitzgerald won the Boston mayoral election, rattling the Yankee establishment with his work on behalf Read More…