Jim Hoffman (left), the retiring director of Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services, receives a gift from his successor, Pat Flaherty, on April 6 at the organization’s annual meeting. Other well-wishers at the event included Mayor Martin Walsh, State Rep Jeffrey Sánchez and City Councilors Joshua Zakim and Ayanna Pressley. Hoffman led the nonprofit community development corporation for its 42-year history, with notable successes including the One Brigham Circle redevelopment. (Photo by Patrick E. O’Connor)