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VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74

Remember: It Has Been Twenty Years

t has been a busy week in South Boston. Schools are opening, commuters are coming back, and many local activities are taking place here. Some of these activities are connected to our military veterans. The Medal of Honor Society is holding their Annual Convention in Boston for an unprecedented fourth time. And they are (very) welcome. The 40th dedication of South Boston’s Vietnam Memorial, the first in the nation, takes place on Sunday, September 12. A Memorial Mass will be said at 10:30 in St. Brigid Church; the dedication ceremony will begin at 11:30. Plan to attend. And Saturday, September 11, is the twentieth (20th) anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack on America, at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001. Nineteen members of al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial flights in Boston and New York. All of these planes crashed; three of them managed to intentionally destroy major buildings in New York and Washington, D.C. Thousands died.

This is a tragedy that we must never forget, so please make it a point to visit the Massachusetts September 11 Memorial in the southwest corner of Boston’s Public Garden. American deaths from the 9-11 hijackings finally amounted to 2,977. The large majority of these casualties were civilians. No, 9-11 was not a battle in any way. It was a war crime committed by infidel terrorists, mostly on unsuspecting victims. And the nearly 3,000 deaths made 9-11 the bloodiest enemy action ever to take place on U.S. soil – much more than the attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago. The Massachusetts September 11 Memorial is also called “The Garden of Remembrance”. There are 198 names on it. We must never forget 9-11, so we’ll quote the lines from “Boston & Sea Poems” by Lawrence Homer, which are carved on the floor of “The Garden of Remembrance”: “Time touches all more gently here, here where man has said NO: Trees and grass, and flowers will remain, where the first-born

The quietly imposing Massachusetts 9-11 memorial in a corner of the Public Garden. sometimes sees his father’s father’s eyes reflected in the shallow pool; feels an ancient heart beat in the palm of his hand pressed against a willow; and seeking comfort, seeking shade, lies beneath the golden leaf elm watching swanboats glide by in season.” Read these words quietly to yourself when you visit the Massachusetts September 11 Memorial. Bring your children on your visit to “The 9-11 Garden of

Remembrance”. When they become adults, they won’t forget you took them. We’ll close with the words spoken that 9-11 morning by Todd Beamer on UA Flight 93, the fourth plane that was hijacked. He first recited the Lord’s Prayer, followed by the 23rd Psalm - “Yea, though I walk through the Valley of Death … “. Todd Beamer then yelled two final, simple, unforgettable words: “Let’s roll …”

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Colin’s Joy Project Playground Opens

A poignant photograph of forever young Colin McGrath, who left us just over three years ago.

by Rick Winterson

he 2021 Labor Day weekend, in many ways, was a kind of “new beginning” in South Boston. Obviously, Labor Day weekend is informally named the unofficial end of summer around here. In addition, we are starting to observe new protocols concerning the pandemic. But much more to the plus side, the Medal of Honor Playground, an ultra-safe Play Area for children from two to five years of age, was opened Saturday morning, September 4. This was funded by the Colin’s Joy Project. And it occurred the Saturday before the opening of the 2021-2022 school year in Boston. In addition, the

Medal of Honor Playground opening occurred on the same day as the reopening of Fort Independence on Castle Island. A ll of this was accompanied by the three-day Labor Day weekend, so it really was a time of transition and new beginning. The opening of Medal of Honor Playground included a ribbon-cutting’. It, took place last Saturday morning. The ceremony was conducted by the City of Boston’s Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods. Needless to say, a crowd of two- to five-year-olds, the age group for whom the ultra-safe playground equipment had been designed, all showed up with their parents. Playtime, fueled by refreshments aimed at young people, bega n immediately. And all the things the young folks did on the new equipment were nothing short of amazing. Commissioner Wo o d s began his remarks by admitting that the original playground, designed for children older than two to five years, had failed to provide a safe play area for that age range. The newly added play area was designed “safety first”, includ ing actua l comments from the kids involved, as well as design inputs from Allison Perlman and the City’s parks team. Councilor Ed Flynn

Sloane, Brendan, Kerri (speaking) – about the Playground.

Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods conducts the dedication of the Playground. remarked on the memories of Colin McGrath and the joy his new area will bring to young children. Rep. David Biele

The Medal of Honor Playground in Medal of Honor Park, funded by Colin’s Joy Project.

said he was honored to speak; he thanked both the Park s Department and the McGrath family. The McGraths – Kerri, Brendan, and Sloane - then spoke, to sustained applause, of community and their gratitude to all who helped to complete this particular Colin’s Joy Project. Commissioner Wo o d s then assembled the youngsters in a huge line for the ribboncut ting. T he actua l cut was made by young Sloane McGrath. After that, the joyfilled morning concluded with play, play, and more play on the new ultra-safe playground equipment. Take a look at it the next time you are in Medal of Honor Park. It’s fascinating!

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City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty Announces Additional Endorsements in His Bid for Re-Election Councilor Flaherty is now endorsed by more than 50 elected officials and labor unions, including Congressman Lynch, Sheriff Thompkins, Teamsters Local 25, the Boston Teachers Union, and the Greater Boston Building Trades.

oston City Councilor At-L a rge Michael Flaherty announced 48 additional endorsements in support of his re-election, bringing the total to 56. The endorsements came from elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels and a broad coalition of labor unions active in the Greater Boston area. “I am honored to have been endorsed by these great organizations as I work towards re-election,” said Councilor Flaherty. “These unions represent a diverse swath of my family, friends, and neighbors across the city, and they demonstrate a shared belief in my vision for the future of Boston.”

The full list of endorsements is as follows: Congressman Stephen Lynch, Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Thompkins, Clerk Magistrate of Suffolk Superior Court Maura Hennigan, Suffolk County Register of Deeds Steve Murphy, Former Boston Police Commissioner Willy Gross, Suffolk Superior Court Clerk Mike Donovan, Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court Clerk Maura Doyle, State Senator Nick Collins, State Senator Mike Rush, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Rep. Ed Coppinger, State Rep. Dan Ryan, State Rep. David Biele, State Rep. Kevin Honan, State Rep. Dan Hunt, State Rep. Jay Livingstone, Councilor

Lydia Edwards, Councilor

of North America Local 223,

Ed Flynn, Councilor Frank

Laborers’ International Union

Baker, Councilor Matt

of North America Local 1421

O’Malley, Councilor Liz

(Wreckers), International

Breadon, Councilor Kenzie

Union of Operating Engineers

Bok, Teamsters Local Union

Local 4, International Union

#25, Boston Carmen’s Union

of Painters and Allied Trades

#589, Boston Firefighters

District Council 35, United

Local 718, Unite Here Local

Association of Journeymen and

#26, SEIU Local 888, Boston

Apprentices of the Plumbing

Teachers Union, SEIU NAGE,

and Pipe Fitting Industry of the

North Atlantic States Regional

United States, Canada (UA)

Council of Carpenters,

Pipefitters Local 537, Operative

United Food and Commercial

Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’

Workers Local 1445, IBEW

International Association Local

2222, Boston Police Superior

534, United Association of

Officers Federation, AFSCME

Journeymen and Apprentices

93, Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, Boston Police Patrolman’s Association-Emergency Medical Services, The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 29, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103, International Union of Elevator Contractors Local 4, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 7, Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 22, Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 88 (Tunnel Workers), Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 151, Laborers’ International Union

of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA) Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 12, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 33, Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association Local 17, and United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and PipeFitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA) Sprinkler Fitters Local 550. The endorsement process is ongoing and future announcements of additional support can be expected in the coming weeks.

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Katie Cole Departed Sunday by Rick Winterson As it is with all memorable times, last Sunday’s service at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, followed by a joyful farewell reception for Rev. Katie Cole, was tinged with sadness. Rev. Katie, as reported in our August 19 issue, is leaving the Fourth Presbyterian. She’ll be assuming new duties as the Interim Pastor of the Hartford Street Presbyterian Church in Natick. Her first day there will be Wednesday, September 22. Part of her mission at the Hartford Street Church will be guiding that Church in establishing its future direction. But we will certainly miss her here. Katie had served as the Fourth Church’s Pastor of Youth and Children’s Worship and Activities – a key position, of course. She also took part in other services, especially the use of music in worship. When asked about this move by Katie, the Fourth Church’s Pastor Burns Stanfield replied with sincerity, “We will miss her very much!” As we all will. Her final goodbye sermon dealt with her ten years at the Fourth. Her Sunday afternoon reception was joyful, and everyone there wished her the best. Farewell and Godspeed to you, Katie.

A beaming Rev. Katie Cole gives her farewell sermon at the Fourth Church on Sunday.

Prayer Service of Remembrance

The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Voyage 51 Sleeper St.

Candlelight Procession to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Friday, September 10

6:00 p.m.

Fourth Church Pastor Burns Stanfield and Rev. Katie Cole, at her farewell reception.

This year our country will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Since 2017, we have gathered to support our Massachusetts Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in military service since that terrible

day. We gather in prayer, hold candles, and walk in procession to the

Fallen Heroes Memorial as an expression of our solidarity with them and

our gratitude for their sacrifice. The unfolding violence and chaos in the aftermath of the withdrawal of our troops from Afghanistan reawakens, for many veterans and Gold Star families, the emotional and spiritual

pain of war and loss. This year, more than ever, let us stand with them and keep our promise to never forget.

The Rev. Katie Cole takes part in her final Sunday service at the Fourth Church.

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Greater Boston Building Trades Unions Endorse Erin Murphy in Strong Show of Unions” Backing

oston City Council At-Large candidate Erin Murphy is thrilled to announce a key endorsement that demonstrates her overwhelming support from organized labor, with the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions rallying behind Erin’s campaign. The Building Trades join a growing cascade of momentum that has built in support of Erin over the course of this c a mpa ign. T he y repre sent more than 35,000 working families across greater Boston who have been encouraged by Erin’s message of inclusion and a better quality of life for all residents in all neighborhoods. “I was born into a union family. I grew up to be a proud union member myself, and I could not be happier or more humbled to accept the endorsement of the 20 local construction unions, in partnership with more than 3,300 union contractors, that make up the Greater Boston Building

Trades Unions. The labor movement helped my family get to where we are today, and I look forward to working very closely with the unions of the Greater Boston Building Trades once I’m on the Council.”” said Murphy. Erin is running for an At-Large seat on the City Council because she believes that the best Boston has to offer should exist in every neighborhood. Vital to that, Erin said, is the right of

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people who work for the city to have strong unions that advocate for their rights with a City Hall that operates in good faith. “Workers wa nt elected leaders who will champion the issues that matter to them -a voice on the job through a union, affordable health care, access to great education and training opportunities, worksite

health and safety, and affordable housing. Erin has demonstrated a commitment to having the backs of working people in our fight for economic, social, and racial justice,” said Brian Doherty, General Agent of the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions.

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Fort Independence Reopens to the Public

by Rick Winterson Yes, there’s still a pandemic. Preventive protocols still include hand washing, masking in public places (indoors), and the need for vaccinations. But the good news is that South Boston’s traditional pursuits are returning – Fort Independence, for the first time since March in2020, opened its doors for guided tours, which were conducted by the volunteers from South Boston’s Castle Island Association (the CIA). These tours will continue every Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. until Columbus Day weekend. The final Fort tours of 2021 will take place on all three days on that weekend – Saturday, Sunday, Monday; October 9, 10, 11; from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (the last tour will begin at 2:30 on those days).

To say that Fort Independence and its site on Castle Island are highly historic is not an exaggeration. The Fort was originally named for King William III – “Castle William”. President John Adams changed its name Fort Independence after our Revolutionary War, but the Fort is often called “The Castle” even now. There have been seven or eight different fortified structures on Castle Island over the last four centuries, beginning in the 1630’s when Castle Island was still a real island. All of them protected Boston from marauders ranging from British warships to skull-and-crossbones pirates to the Confederate Navy. As recently as 80 years ago (during World War II), Fort Independence was still being used for defense against Nazi magnetic mines. In all that time, Boston Harbor was never closed! South Boston Online would like to suggest that if you are a newcomer to South Boston, you should consider taking a tour of the Fort on or before Columbus Day weekend, when the Fort closes for the winter. Your tour will be one that involves 45 minutes of concentrated “real” history, on the ramparts that actually kept the Harbor safe for more than three centuries. Led by Bill Spain and Pat Reid, these tours are conducted by extremely well-informed guides. The tours are real “Touchie-Feelie” events

he Castle Island Association (CIA) volunteers gather: Rita, Maria, Bill, Pat, Rainey. that include a brief introduction, a trip through the Army kitchens, and walks through the barrack areas (with indoor cannons). The literal high point of the tour will be your walk along the top of the Fort walls, with incredible views of the Harbor from the colorful Flag Walk. The Walk flies historic flags and over 50 flags from each American state and territory. A question for you: Which flag along the Flag Walk is considered to be the most striking? There is an answer to that question, so keep your eyes peeled. Here are a few odd historic facts about the Fort: When the Stamp Act was foisted upon the colonies in 1765, the stamps were kept in the Fort. Paul Revere commanded the Fort as a prisoner-of-war camp during the War for

Independence. Edgar Allen Poe, under the alias of “Perry”, served in the Fort in 1827 (ask your tour guide about Poe’s short story, “The Cask of Amontillado”). The military engineer who designed the Fort as it is now was Slyvanus Thayer, “The Father of West Point”. He completed this renovation in 1851. A thank-you is in order to recognize the work performed by the Massachusetts DCR (Department of Recreation and Conservation). The Fort (or “Castle”, if you prefer) and its grounds are looking absolutely great. What a superb landmark to have open once again. And we’ll close by reminding you that these tours of Fort Independence, “The Castle”, are free. Blessedly free.

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The Sugar Bowl (A.K.A. Head Island) Some strikingly clear days occurred in South Boston earlier this week. Just to catch your eye, we decided to publish a photo of the island at the center of the causeway around our local lagoon, Pleasure Bay. That island, officially called Head Island, is better known as “the Sugar Bowl” because it was once covered by sand dunes whose shifting reminded onlookers of a sugar bowl, especially when the sun was directly overhead. Obviously, the Sugar Bowl has changed. It no longer has any sand at all, but the steeply roofed shelter provides shade and an unmatched view of Thompson Island/Old Harbor/Dorchester Bay. Walk out there when you get a chance. Hey, only in South Boston! And a Southie shout-out to the DCR for taking such good care of our shoreline.

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New Studio Provides a ‘Playground’ for Yoga, Connection By Ginger DeShaney

he new yoga studio at 249 E Street is an inviting spot for the community to feel comfortable and connected. “We just kind of wanted to make a space that felt like a playground; where people could just walk in and connect with others and not feel the pressure of having to perform anything,” said Emily Arlauskas, one of the three young owners of the Yoga Playground. “Like a little kid on a playground, you take chances and try things and don’t worry too much if it’s going to be right.” Emily, 25, her sister, Hannah Arlauskas, 23, and Emily’s roommate, Natalie Wannamaker, 24 -- all graduates of Northeastern and all Southie residents -- opened the studio on Aug. 15, 2021. “Anyone is welcome. All levels,” Emily said. “I really want to get people in here moving and breathing. We really love beginners. Just make it a community space for people from all backgrounds to feel welcome.” Emily and Hannah started going to South Boston Yoga when they were 14 and 12 years old. Their mom, Deborah, would bring them to classes and the owners never said no. “We started going to classes there. Eventually we got into supervising and being part of their work study team. And then we eventually started doing teacher training with them,” said Emily. “South Boston Yoga was such a supportive place that we both

felt really at home there. We just fell in love with [yoga] and really fell in love with the community.” Emily, Hannah, and Natalie did their yoga teacher training with South Boston Yoga’s Todd Skoglund and David Vendetti. Emily and Hannah are also certified in pilates after training with Antonio Aniello. During the pandemic, South Boston Yoga shut down. “That was our homebase for a really long time,” Emily said. In February, after missing their friends, the Yoga Playground virtual studio was created to offer donation-based Zoom classes to bring people together. The Playground continues to offer virtual classes. But as people got vaccinated and things started opening up, the trio toyed with the idea of a physical space. One night, when she couldn’t sleep,

Hannah Arlauska and Emily Arlauskas

Emily was on Craig’s List at 4 in the morning and found the space on E Street, an affordable, fully renovated spot in the heart of the neighborhood. After discussions about if they should actually do it, they decided to go for it. “None of us had any idea how to run a business. We’ve been going by the seat of our pants,” Emily laughed. “We have been pooling together everything that we have.” The beautiful space, which used to be a corner store that Emily and Hannah visited on the way to the Boys & Girls Club back in the day, is about 700 square feet. “We only have like 10 people per class,” Emily said. “The space is so small but it’s been so much fun.” The trio could have up to 19 people at a time, but right now, attendees like to have extra space and the owners respect that. Emily is an eighth-grade math teacher at Boston Collegiate Charter School, her and Hannah’s alma mater; Hannah is a site acquisition analyst for BlueWave Solar; and Natalie works at Boston MicroGreens and will be attending massage school. How do they juggle everything? “It’s just a lot of teamwork and communication,” Emily said. “It’s really easy for my sister and I; we’ve always been a supernatural team. We’re very in sync. It’s easy for us to say, ‘I can do this and you can do this.’ And we bring Natalie in. It’s a lot of communication and trying to stay on top of schedules and what’s coming up.” The Yoga Playground, which offers yoga and pilates, schedules two

classes on weekday nights, at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. and a 10:30 a.m. class on Saturday and Sunday. The trio will look to add more classes after they get settled. They charge $17 for a drop-in class; $80 for a five-class card (that’s good for one year); and $150 for a 10-class card (also good for a year). “We wanted to keep it affordable,” said Emily, noting mats can be rented for $2. To sign up for classes, head to Yogaplayground. org or use the Mindbody app. The Yoga Playground will have a table at the South Boston Street Festival on Sept. 18. “We’re very excited to be a part of it.” We b s i t e : h t t p s : // w w w.y o g a p l a y g r o u n d . o r g / Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/playground.yoga/

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A New Marathoner

by Rick Winterson

t’s just over a month from now, as you are reading t his. On Monday morning, this coming October 11, the once-upon-atime Annual Boston Marathon will step off from Hopkinton, save up enough energy to handle Heartbreak Hill, and then head for Copley Square. And even

though it’s 175 days later than its usual date on Patriots Day, April 19, it’ll be something to watch. Along with a new date for the Marathon, South Boston Online wants to introduce you to a new, local Marathoner. His name is Kevin Situ, and we said “Local”. Kevin was born in the South End and his family moved to A Street when he was six. This has been his permanent residence since then. He attended Boston Latin, is now a second year graduate student at Northeastern, and is presently working toward his Physical Therapy Doctorate in an accelerated program. His first-and-foremost ambition after graduating is to work on a sports team, professional or collegiate – possibly a basketball team. Kevin is a person who is obviously in good athletic shape. During our interview, he mentioned that he once had spent a lot of time on weightlifting and

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doing general workouts. This would not have led to a Marathon run, except for the fact that use of gyms was essentially not possible when COVID-19 reared its ugly head. So, Kevin began running outdoors to keep in shape. In addition to running, Kevin is also a long-time, devoted member of Greater Boston’s YMCAs. Over the years, he came up through their youth and teen programs, and now he would like to “give back” by raising some money for them. So he enrolled in the Boston Marathon on October 11, and has set a goal for himself to raise $10,000 for the “Y’s”. So far, he’s halfway there. If you would please consider helping him out, here’s his listing: https://www.givengain. com/ap/kevin-situ-raising-fundsf o r-y m c a - o f- g r e a t e r- b o s t on /. To illustrate the importance of how Kevin feels about the YMCA of Greater Boston, we’ll quote him. He says, “I run for the YMCA of Greater Boston because I want teenagers all around Boston to continue to have the opportunity to grow, laugh, and make lifelong friends at their local YMCA.” Since

the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic early last year, the YMCA of Greater Boston ha s prov ided employ ment for 450 teens. Kevin is very enthusiastic about “giving back” to the Greater Boston “Y’s”. Kevin is basically a person who is ent husia stic about everything he does. He refers to Northeastern as “a place I love. There are great people there”. That includes Kevin’s brother, who got his degree in mechanical engineering at Northeastern. Kevin’s enthusiasm extends to his new-found challenge of distance running. He has been training himself entirely on his own for the last year. He began by running half-mile distances, then building up gradually to as much as 17 miles per day at this time. And do you know something? Kevin plans to build up to 22 miles by early October. Afterward, for the very first time on the October 11 Marathon Day itself, he will run the entire Marathon distance – all 26 miles and 385 yards from Hopkinton to Copley Square (including Heartbreak Hill). We ’ l l be pulling for you, Kevin!

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L’Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year) Monday evening was the start of the Jewish New Year 5782, which ended two days later on Wednesday evening. The name of this Jewish feast is Rosh Hashanah, which translates to “Head of the year.” Rosh Hashanah came very early this year. Perhaps the lack of celebrating the 2020 New Year last year – due to the pandemic, of course – caused it to be this early in 2021. The greeting most often used on Rosh Hashanah is L’Shanah Tovah, which means “A Good Year”. In any case, Rosh Hashanah is a feast day, so we hope you enjoyed your supper Monday evening. L’Shanah Tovah!

A Rosh Hashanah table, set with shofar, candles, and a book of New Year readings.

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Senior Shout Out at the Tynan Caroline Conroy

Joe Hamilton

Jake Harrison

How old are you Joe?

How old are you Jake?

I am 18 years old.

How long have you been

working at the Tynan?

This is my second summer

This is my third summer

working here.

Cole Askew

How old are you Caroline?

How old are you Cole?

I am 18 years old.

How long have you been working at the Tynan? This is my third summer here. Where did you attend high

working here.

school?

Where did you attend high

I went to Boston Latin School. Where are you going to college in the fall?

school? I went to Catholic Memorial high school.

I am going to Curry College and

Where are you going to college

majoring in Nursing.

in the fall?

Hopefully I will be minoring in

I am going to Suffolk University

Spanish.

in the fall and I will

Where is your favorite spot to eat in Southie?

be majoring in Psychology.

Where did you attend high school? I went to St. Sebastians high school. Where are you going to college in the fall? I am going to Providence College in the fall. I will be

I have worked here for three summers. Where did you attend high school? I went to Boston Latin School. Where are you going to college in the fall? I am going to Western New England College and will be studying business/undecided major.

majoring in business. Where is your favorite spot to

I would have to say

Where is your favorite spot to

Shenannigans or The Seapoint. I

eat in Southie?

Sals is my favorite place to eat in

love their chicken.

I would have to say Roza Lyons is

Definitely Sals

Southie.

What was your favorite part

about working at the Tynan?

My favorite part about my job is

relationships I have built with

My favorite part about my job

working with Greg Lally.

the staff who have become my

here at the Tynan is working with

friends.

my friends.

How has the Tynan helped

How has the Tynan helped you

you throughout your teenage

What was your favorite part about working at the Tynan? My favorite part about my job here at the Tynan is the

How has the Tynan helped you throughout your teenage years? I spent a lot of time at the

my favorite.

throughout your teenage years? The Tynan gave me a

Tynan. I would do my homework

place to work and a place to hang

in the teen center after school.

out with my friends.

years? The Tynan gave us a place to all be together and taught us about responsibility.

My favorite part about the Tynan is my fellow friends and Greg Lally. I love working with Greg and the comrades. How has the Tynan helped you throughout your teenage years? At the Tynan I could work on my basketball skills in an open gym.

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Shout Out (Cont.) Jake Harrison

How old are you Sammy? I am 18 years old. How long have you been working at the Tynan? I have worked here for two summers. Where did you attend high school? I went to Boston Latin School. Where are you going to college in the fall? I am going to Unity College in the fall and I am studying marine biology and sustainable agriculture. Where is your favorite spot to eat in Southie? Sals or Rondos are my favorite places to eat in Southie. What was your favorite part about working at the Tynan? My favorite part about the Tynan is being a role model to the kids. How has the Tynan helped you throughout your teenage years? The Tynan gave me a place to hang out with my friends.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sen. Collins, Rep. Biele Secure Over $1 Million State Budget for South Boston

en. Collins, Rep. Biele Secure Over $1 Million State Budget for South Boston Funding to support public safety, public health, mental health/ substance addiction treatment, senior and youth programs, small businesses, and open space Senator Nick Collins and Representative David Biele joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts State Legislature in passing the state budget for the fiscal year 2022. Funded at $47.6 billion, this year’s budget supports the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele secured over $1 million to support the South Boston community. Public health was a top priority this budget cycle and include funding for the South Boston Community Health Center, a crucial community resource that provides local, quality health care. Treatment and recovery were also public health priorities, as Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele secured funding for the Gavin Foundation and the South Boston Joseph Nee Collaborative Center to provide substance addiction treatment and recovery programming. With public safety another key priority, Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele secured funding for: state police patrols along Day Boulevard, M Street Beach, Carson Beach, and Castle Island; patrols at MBTA stations, including Broadway Station, Andrew Station, and JFK Station; funding to support the Boston Police Department in Area C-6. The budget also includes funding secured by Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele for investments in the Boston Fire Department Training Academies and hazardous materials response teams along with Boston Sparks Canteen Program to serve and assist first responders during emergency situations. “This year’s budget process

was vitally important, and my office along with Rep. Biele’s were able to secure critical investments to the community, prioritizing economic recovery, local non-profits and small business support, education, healthcare, environmental justice, and public health & safety,” said Sen. Collins. “I was proud to work together with my colleagues and successfully finalize this budget, and I look forward to continuing to work together to recover and rebuild our neighborhoods, our city, and the Commonwealth.” “Nothing in the budget is ever guaranteed, especially in these unprecedented times,” said Rep. Biele. “I am proud to work with Sen. Collins in advocating for our neighborhood during this year’s state budget process and I am thankful to my colleagues in the House for supporting crucial investments in programs that support our community.” Understanding the need to support youth and seniors, Sen. Collins and Rep. Biele also secured funding to support the South Boston Neighborhood House

and the Harry McDonough Sailing Program. The budget also includes investments in workforce development, family support programs, and education programs at the Tierney Learning Center and Julie’s Family Learning Center. Regarding the local economy, the state budget includes funding for the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation to support local small businesses, as well as funding to address food insecurity. The state budget also supports open space in South Boston with key investments including a trust to support both Castle Island and Marine Park. In addition to supporting local programs, the state budget allocates over $223 million in Chapter 70 education funding for the City of Boston, with an additional $208 million in Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) for the City of Boston. These investments represent increases in both Chapter 70 and UGGA funding from the last fiscal year.

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