District 3 Councillor Frank Baker hosted a ‘Thank You’ dinner as a farewell gesture to supporters, colleagues, and neighbors on Thursday evening (Nov. 30) at Florian Hall in Dorchester.

Guests included elected officials past and present and a recap of many of the accomplishments achieved in Baker’s 12-year run as councillor. He also gave an address to recognize staff members, family, and key supporters.

Mayor Michelle Wu attended and presented Baker with a street sign that reads "Frank Baker Way."

Baker will serve out the remainder of his term through December and Councillor-elect John FitzGerald will assume the seat on January 1, 2024.

Here are some of the scenes from the evening — all taken by Reporter news editor Seth Daniel.

Humayun Morshed, of the Boston Convenience Store Owner Association, Steve Tankle, Carla Tankle, Councillor Frank Baker, State Rep. Rob Consalvo, and Andy Brand.

Councillor Baker’s wife, Today Baker, with Lorrain, David, and Paul Passacantilli.

Councillor Brian Worrell, Kristen Flynn, Council President Ed Flynn, and State Rep. Chris Worrell.

Councillor Baker’s brother’s band provided rock and soul tunes all evening at Florian.

Robert Pacitti, Richard Galvin, and Councillor Michael Flaherty.

Longtime council staffer Joe MacEachern and Councillor Erin Murphy.

In an emotional moment, Mayor Michelle Wu reminded everyone that she and Councillor Baker served many years on the Council before she became mayor and that she appreciated everything he has done in his time in office.

Councillor Baker accepts a thank you gift from Shirley Shillingford on behalf of the Caribbean Carnival Association of Boston.

More coverage in next week's Reporter.