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New dog park opens in South Boston

From left: The dog park ribbon-cutting included Boston Councilor Michael Flaherty, Boston Councilor Annissa Essibi-George, former city of Boston mayor Ray Flynn, Boston Councilor Bill Linehan, Massport CEO Thomas Glynn, Mayor Marty Walsh, Congressman Stephen Lynch, State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and State Representative Nick Collins. David L. Ryan / Globe Staff

The furry residents of South Boston have a brand new dog park to visit.

Public officials from around the region, with some dogs by their side, gathered on East First Street Thursday to cut the ribbon for the new park, which was spearheaded by the Massachusetts Port Authority.

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