THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather, And autumn’s best of cheer.” (Helen Hunt Jackson)
VOLUME XVIII - ISSUE 37
By Rick Winterson Last Sunday, September 11, 2016, was cloudy and humid, although it was nothing like the drencher on September 11 last year. The Boston Public Garden was a welcome green space, after our long summer drought. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., a crowd of perhaps 200 or more gathered at the site of the 9-11 Memorial to the right of the Garden’s Arlington Street entrance. They were there to take part in the 2016 Memorial Ceremony – the 15th such event. Among the attendees were Governor Charlie Baker, Lt.-Gov. Karyn Polito, and Mayor Marty Walsh. The 9-11 Memorial – “The people of Massachusetts will always remember … “ - is something like a grotto. One can sit and contemplate the sweep of the granite scroll
9-11, Fifteen Years Later
Three pipers present “Amazing Grace” at the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony. containing the 206 names of those from here who died, or simply look out across the Public Garden. It is invariably a peaceful spot. It is designed to keep the painful memory of that tragic event evergreen. Promptly at 7:30, the assembled crowd heard the skirl of distant pipers, who were slowly playing “Amazing Grace”. They marched through a field
CASH POOR NO MORE!
of 2,996 red, white, and blue American flags – one for each 9-11 death - implanted around the 9-11 Memorial by 9-11 volunteers, who had begun their task at 5 a.m. that morning. The pipers finished “Amazing Grace” and posted by the horses of the mounted Park Rangers. Mayor Walsh delivered the ceremony’s remarks eloquently, mentioning the 206 9-11 vic-
HOME EQUITY LINE
1.75%
APR*
1st 6 Months then Prime Minus .75 for life!
tims from Massachusetts, one of whom was a young cousin of Lorrie Higgins. He forcefully stated that 9-11 won’t ever be forgotten, using words such as “standing strong”. He was then joined by the Mathai family – Teresa, their mother, with Michelle and Robert – who lost their husband and father in the 9-11 disaster. It was Teresa Mathai who later founded the Massachusetts 9-11 Fund. The four of them emplaced a wreath of white flowers at the Memorial. A minute of silence followed, marked by the soft pealing of the Arlington Street Church’s bells. Afterwards, the BFD Choir rendered “God Bless America”. We’ll add our own firmly held opinion that Americans must never forget 9-11. The results of that terrorist attack, measured in numbers, Continued on Page 3 Home Improvements Debt Consolidation School Bills Vacations, Weddings & More! Draw what you need when you need it! Apply online at massbaycu.org or at any branch.
You Can Do a Lot of Cool Things... massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700
147 West 4th Street South Boston Federally insured by NCUA
WITH OUR HOT RATE!
409 D Street Seaport
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
*1.75% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is an introductory rate for the first six months. After the introductory period, rate on the outstanding balances will revert to Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the first day of the calendar month minus (-) 0.75%. Prime rate as of 8/9/16 is 3.50%. The APR may vary monthly. Minimum rate 2.50% and maximum rate 18.00%. 10 year draw period. 15 year repayment period. Minimum $10,000 draw at closing and $1,000 advances thereafter. No closing costs unless loan is paid off/discharged during first 3 years. 80% combined LTV to $200,000 (</=70% LTV $300,000). Proof of adequate property insurance required and flood insurance may also be required. Subject to credit approval. Other terms and restrictions apply including 620 minimum credit score. Offer subject to change without notice. MBCU NMLS Id #615913.