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星期四, 5月 28, 2026
MAYOR MICHELLE WU JOINS INNOVATION LEADERS TO KICK OFF FIRST-EVER BOSTON TECH WEEK, SPOTLIGHTING THE CITY AS A GLOBAL INNOVATION LEADE
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Boston Tech Week follows two Future of Boston's Innovation Economy convenings, where city and business leaders came together to scale cross-industry collaboration. These convenings are one of many efforts to position Boston as a prime destination for global talent and investment. Recent milestones include:
• The Spanish government announced a $200 million investment into Boston's tech ecosystem. The fund will support Spanish biotech startup founders and scientists to bring their life science research to the global market in Boston
• The City announced the creation of a new Business Recruitment Fund, seeded by several million dollars from M&T Bank and hosted by The Boston Foundation
• The City unveiled its "You Can't Beat Boston", a campaign developed by industry partners to promote Boston’s position as a premier talent hub and global business destination
• The City announced a public-private partnership with Paul English and UMass Boston to ensure Boston is a leader on AI literacy for all Boston Public Schools students
Boston is already home to a diverse mix of global and homegrown companies, from Uniqlo and Hasbro to Dechra, PathAI and Lovable, alongside life sciences and tech leaders like Vertex, Ginkgo Bioworks, WHOOP, and Klaviyo. This breadth of industry collaboration and continued expansion reinforces Boston's position as a global hub for talent and a premier destination for business growth and innovation.
波士頓市綠色基礎辦公室主任宣稱自己突然被解僱 環保界憂心市府政策轉變
(Boston Orange綜合編譯)波士頓環球報27日的一篇報導稱,波士頓市綠色基礎設施辦公室主任 Max Rome向媒體表示,上任不滿半年的他被解雇了,整個辦公室也被撤銷了。吳弭市長被問及此事時,只說不了解細節,拒絕置評。
根據《波士頓環球報》的報導,Max Rome表示,波士頓市府的代理街道長 Nick Gove 及一名人力資源官員在5月26日找他開會。那是他第一次獲邀與 Gove 單獨會面。他描述,會議十分簡短,甚至還沒開始對話就結束了,他被告知,市府會繼續努力,但他的職位和綠色基礎設施辦公室被撤銷了,還說:「這是道路盡頭」,之後他就被護送離開市政大樓。
Rome 表示,去年11月,時任街道長的 Jascha Franklin-Hodge聘他出任綠色基礎設施辦公室主任。Rome 持有東北大學土木與環境工程博士學位,曾任查爾斯河流域協會資深雨水計畫管理員。他形容這份工作是他的「夢想工作」。
Franklin-Hodge 本人在吳弭市長於2025年11月贏得連任後幾天,就宣佈年底離職。
波士頓環球報稱,27日在另一個活動中,吳弭( Michelle Wu) 被問及此事時,表示她「不清楚細節」,並以人事議題保密為由拒絕進一步置評。市長辦公室發言人也未回應《環球報》的後續提問。
波士頓市府迄今既未確認、也未否認 Max Rome 的陳述,但市府官網的綠色基礎設施頁面,在今年2月時,仍以“The Office of Green Infrastructure (綠色基礎辦公室)“作為主語,介紹該辦公室,但顯示最後修訂時間為2026年5月27日這頁面,主語已改為 “The Streets Cabinet(街道內閣)”。
Max Rome稱自己被解僱的時間點,讓外界對此事備加關注,因為不過大約一個月前,吳弭市長才剛發佈《2030年氣候行動計畫》,「綠色基礎設施」一詞在該計畫中出現數十次,部分行動項目更明確標示由綠色基礎設施辦公室主導或推動。
波士頓氣候行動網絡執行長 Hessann Farooqi 稱這個消息「令人震驚」。他表示,Rome 的辦公室正與該組織合作社區洪水測繪計畫,「我擔心,就像許多人一樣,這對市政府更廣泛的氣候承諾意味著什麼。」
Max Rome 稱,辦公室原本負責跨部門協調,與波士頓水道及下水道委員會合作,推進減洪、清除雨水汙染物及降低城市熱島效應等工作。他說,兩名向他匯報的員工將留任,但具體職務還不清楚。
目前,吳弭市長辦公室尚未就以下問題作出說明:解雇的決定由誰作出、原因為何、原辦公室的工作將由誰接手,以及相關的氣候計畫項目將如何推進。
(本文編譯自《波士頓環球報》記者 Niki Griswold 於2026年5月27日發表的報導,並補充相關背景資料)。
星期三, 5月 27, 2026
Coolidge Corner 戲院今夏放映2大師史詩級新作Disclosure Day、The Odyssey
(Boston Orange編譯)庫利奇角戲院(Coolidge Corner Theatre)今(27)日宣佈,今夏將以 70mm 膠卷格式呈現2名當代電影大師的最新史詩巨作,史蒂芬·史匹柏(Steven Spielberg)的《關鍵啟示(Disclosure Day)》,以及克里斯多福·諾蘭(Christopher Nolan)的《奧德賽(The Odyssey)》。
其中現已開放售票的《關鍵啟示》,預定於6 月 12 日(週五)至 6 月 21 日(週日)放映,將是新英格蘭地區影迷唯一機會,藉由這種特殊大尺寸膠卷觀賞。《奧德賽》的門票將於 6 月 9 日啟售。
庫利奇戲院在放映兩位現代電影大師各自最新史詩巨作期間,特別規劃了夏季重磅專題,「斯皮爾伯格 x 諾蘭(Spielberg x Nolan)」夏季回顧影展,精選2位導演各 5 部、總共 10 部定義當代作者電影的傳世經典。這場跨越近30年的大銀幕光影旅程,將全數以 35mm 或 70mm 實體膠卷格式 放映,帶領觀眾重溫想像力肆意馳騁、時間扭曲的電影魅力。
完整放映日程與格式清單如下:(https://coolidge.org/programs/spielberg-x-nolan)
🌟 2026 夏季全新重磅巨作(院線連續放映場次)
• 🎬 史蒂芬·史匹柏《關鍵啟示》(Disclosure Day)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCYT8vb2siQ&t=120s
o 放映格式: 🌟 70mm 頂級大畫幅(全新英格蘭獨家限定)
o 放映期間: 6 月 12 日(週五)至 6 月 21 日(週日)
o 場次時間: 院線排片,每日皆有複數場次(票價 $24.75,門票現已開賣)
o 簡介: 史蒂芬·史匹柏全新原創的現象級科幻巨作。
• 🎬 克里斯多福·諾蘭《奧德賽》(The Odyssey)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2ttJD2qQ&t=106s
o 放映格式: 🌟 70mm 頂級大畫幅
o 放映期間: 預計 7 月接力上映
o 場次時間: 每日詳細排片時間表將於 6 月 9 日(週二) 門票正式開賣當天在官網同步揭曉。
🎬 「史匹柏 x 諾蘭」膠卷回顧影展日程(單一特映場次)
【史蒂芬·史匹柏 經典回顧】(共 5 部,皆以 35mm 經典格式放映)
• 《第三類接觸》(Close Encounters of the Third Kind)
o 放映時間: 6 月 9 日(週二)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 史匹柏開創性的科幻冒險史詩。由李察·德雷福斯飾演一名電力維修員,他在印第安納州曼西市的家鄉上空,經歷了一場超乎想像的奇遇。
o 片長: 2 小時 18 分鐘
• 《法櫃奇兵》(Raiders of the Lost Ark)
o 放映時間: 6 月 23 日(週二)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 1981 年史匹柏與喬治·盧卡斯聯手打造的影史神作,不僅重新定義了冒險電影的可能性,更將哈里遜·福特的演藝生涯推向巔峰。
o 片長: 1 小時 55 分鐘
• 《神鬼交鋒》(Catch Me If You Can)
o 放映時間: 6 月 30 日(週二)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 改編自傳奇真人真事。講述 1960 年代天才青少年法蘭克(李奧納多·狄卡皮歐 飾)如何偽裝成飛行員、醫生和律師進行涉案數百萬的世紀詐欺;而湯姆·漢克斯飾演的 FBI 探員則展開了長達多年的全球窮追不捨。
o 片長: 2 小時 21 分鐘
• 《搶救雷恩大兵》(Saving Private Ryan)
o 放映時間: 7 月 7 日(週二)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 影史最寫實、震撼的二戰電影。故事從諾曼第登陸極具臨場感的 D-Day 戰役拉開序幕,跟隨一隊美國士兵深入敵後,展開一場九死一生的特別搜救任務。
o 片長: 2 小時 49 分鐘
• 《關鍵報告》(Minority Report)
o 放映時間: 7 月 14 日(週二)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 湯姆·克魯斯主演的頂級科幻驚悚片。在能預判犯罪的未來世界,一名頂尖防範犯罪警官卻突然被系統指控自己即將在未來犯下謀殺案,他必須在逃亡中找出洗刷冤屈的關鍵線索。
o 片長: 2 小時 25 分鐘
【克里斯多福·諾蘭 經典回顧】(共 5 部,含 3 部頂級 70mm 大畫幅放映)
• 《星際效應》(Interstellar)
o 放映時間: 6 月 10 日(週三)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 🌟 70mm 頂級大畫幅
o 簡介: 奧斯卡影帝馬修·麥康納飾演前飛行員庫柏,為了在毀滅邊緣的地球拯救家人,他必須帶領探險隊告別摯愛,穿越蟲洞與黑洞,尋找人類星際遷徙的希望。
o 片長: 2 小時 49 分鐘
• 《頂尖對決》(The Prestige)
o 放映時間: 6 月 24 日(週三)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 休·傑克曼與克里斯汀·貝爾同台飆戲。兩位魔術師為了擊敗對方而不擇手段、互相拆台,進而深陷致命騙局,展開一場賭上名譽與性命的終極復仇。
o 片長: 2 小時 10 分鐘
• 《黑暗騎士》(The Dark Knight)
o 放映時間: 7 月 1 日(週三)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 35mm
o 簡介: 諾蘭與克里斯汀·貝爾再度重塑超級英雄電影極限的神作。希斯·萊傑憑藉令人毛骨悚然且無懈可擊的「小丑」一角,拿下奧斯卡金像獎。
o 片長: 2 小時 32 分鐘
• 《敦克爾克大行動》(Dunkirk)
o 放映時間: 7 月 8 日(週三)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 🌟 70mm 頂級大畫幅
o 簡介: 透過陸、海、空三種時間軸交織,呈現二戰初期 40 萬英盟軍受困海灘、德軍步步進逼的生存危機,以及英國民間船隊展開的「拯救的奇蹟」撤退行動。
o 片長: 1 小時 46 分鐘
• 《天能》(Tenet)
o 放映時間: 7 月 15 日(週三)晚間 7 點
o 格式: 🌟 70mm 頂級大畫幅
o 簡介: 擁有近代影壇中最令人驚嘆的動作場面。一名秘密特務(約翰·大衛·華盛頓 飾)僅獲得一個字「天能」作為武器,並被派去阻止第三次世界大戰的爆發。他必須穿梭於時間之中、扭曲自然法則,並與同行間諜(羅伯·派汀森 飾)機智地交鋒,才能成功完成這場驚心動魄的逆轉任務。
o 片長: 2 小時 30 分鐘
柯普利廣場翻修竣工 吳弭市長率隊剪綵
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| 吳弭市長為柯普利廣場剪綵。(市府照片) |
在市府五年資本計畫撥款的支持下,柯普利廣場公園全面翻新了無障礙通道與重建人行道,並採用透水鋪面以提升長期永續性;擴建了鄰近三一堂(Trinity Church)的草坪區域,並引進升級版機械與電氣系統以修復指標性噴泉,同時提升一倍樹冠覆蓋率,健全暴雨管理並緩解淹水問題。
本案總預算為1890萬美元(含設計與施工),由薩薩基設計(Sasaki Design)團隊領銜負責負責設計,並由 WES 營造公司(WES Construction Corp.)承攬施工;改建設計將樹木品種從4種增加至9種並新栽植46棵樹木,藉此強化生態多樣性,並擴充可容納重大文化活動的電力等公用事業設備。
波士頓公園與娛樂局(Boston Parks and Recreation Department)從2020年起推動這改建計畫,期間與柯普利廣場之友(Friends of Copley Square)、後灣鄰里協會(Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay)等在地組織組成的指導委員會合作,舉辦過3場公眾會議並進行園區使用者意見調查,最終依據公眾回饋凝聚共識完成設計。
CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO COPLEY SQUARE PARK
$18.9 million investment delivers improved accessibility, flexible event spaces, expanded tree canopy, and an upgraded fountain.
BOSTON - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Interim Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, incoming Parks Commissioner Diana Fernandez Bibeau, elected officials, and Back Bay residents during the Back Bay/Beacon Hill Neighborhood Coffee Hour to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Copley Square Park. The comprehensive $18.9 million project, funded through the City’s five-year Capital Plan, enhances accessibility, sustainability, and community use while restoring the park's iconic features.
“Situated between the Copley Library and Trinity Church as well as the home to events such as First Night, the Boston Marathon and the Copley farmers market — Copley Square is a treasured part of our city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The restoration of the park has enhanced the park’s beloved features while creating more green space, increasing the tree canopy and accessibility for all. I’m grateful for all the community members who shared their feedback to help shape the upgrades to better serve our residents who use the park every day.”
The reopening is part of a phased process that began with the northeast triangle on New Year’s Day in 2025 and continued with the Plaza and Raised Grove reopening ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon. With the restored fountain turned on and the perimeter sidewalks now finished, the park is fully open to the public.
“These improvements to Copley Square Park reflect years of planning, community input, and deep commitment to making this space welcoming, accessible, and resilient for everyone,” said Interim Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse. “From fully accessible pathways to an expanded tree canopy and shaded seating, these improvements support the park's daily function as a gathering space for residents, workers and visitors, while providing flexible space for community staples like the Copley Square Farmers Market to major cultural events such as First Night and the Boston Marathon.”
The completed upgrades provide fully ADA-accessible pathways, reconstructed sidewalks, shaded seating areas, and an expanded tree canopy, all supported by pervious paving designed for long-term sustainability. The Raised Grove and redesigned plaza now offer inviting, event-ready spaces with improved sightlines to the Boston Public Library and Trinity Church. With enhanced access to Dartmouth Street and improved utilities, the park is better equipped to host major events, from First Night and the Boston Marathon to the beloved Copley Square Farmers Market. Additionally, new seating throughout park pathways and around the Raised Grove provides opportunities for smaller events and day-to-day community interaction.
The final phase introduced an expanded lawn area near Trinity Church and the restoration of the park’s iconic fountain. Upgraded mechanical and electrical systems and basin improvements preserve this familiar centerpiece while enhancing its functionality and visual appeal, ensuring it remains a defining feature of the park for years to come.
The improvements to Copley Square Park were designed by a team lead by Sasaki Design, including Arup, Fluidity Design, Feldman Geospatial and HLB Lighting. Construction was completed by WES Construction Corp. The project budget was $18.9 million including design and construction.
The expansion of green space at Copley Square advances the City’s climate-resilience goals by increasing the tree canopy, adding pervious paving to better manage stormwater, and enhancing shaded areas throughout the park. The design prioritized the protection of mature trees while adding 46 new trees, doubling the total canopy, boosting species diversity from four to nine species, and adding new native plantings to support wildlife and provide seasonal color. Upgraded permeable surfaces improve stormwater infiltration and help reduce flooding, strengthening the park’s ability to withstand changing climate conditions while creating a cooler, more comfortable public space.
“Our parks are a key tool in making Boston more resilient to climate change,” said Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer. “These upgrades, made in partnership with our community partners, will help manage stormwater flooding in Back Bay and provide shade on Boston’s hottest days. I am thrilled to see how the reconstruction makes this space more welcoming for our residents and visitors alike.
The redesign of Copley Square Park reflects years of public input and a clear mandate to create a space that serves everyday users as well as major events. Beginning in 2020, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department led a comprehensive engagement process including three public meetings, a widely-shared park-user survey, and ongoing collaboration with a steering committee that included the Friends of Copley Square, the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay, ArtsBoston, and the Bay Bay Business Improvement District. This feedback directly shaped a plan that prioritizes accessibility, sustainability, and year-round flexibility while preserving the elements of the Square that people loved, such as the fountain and lawn areas.
“We are so thrilled that Copley Square’s transformation is complete, bringing new opportunities, rejuvenated gathering space and future events to the Back Bay,” said Meg Mainzer-Cohen, President and Executive Director of the Back Bay Association. “Today’s Coffee Hours and other events like the Summer Fitness Series and Open Mic Nights are a fantastic way to kick off the summer and showcase what Copley Square's new design can be useful for. We encourage visitors and neighbors alike to celebrate Copley Square's official opening!”
To learn more about improvements to Copley Square Park, visit boston.gov/copley-square-park. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617)-635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.
波士頓市排定FIFA世界杯足球賽 6 場看球派對日程
波士頓市府表示,這6場看世界盃足球賽派對,已由福斯(FOX)電視台向2026年國際足總世界盃(FIFA World Cup 2026)申請到公共轉播許可,活動現場將設置大型觀賽螢幕,播放音樂,並安排有彩繪,兒童遊樂等家庭活動,另有攤販販售食品。波士頓市府將透過街區派對補助與文化事務小型補助計畫,支持社區自辦相關活動。
觀賽派對將分佈於多切斯特(Dorchester)、東波士頓(East Boston)等地,部分場次將轉播西班牙對維德角(Cabo Verde)、巴西對海地、哥倫比亞對葡萄牙等賽事。
市府指出,選定賽事反映波士頓多個具大型僑民社群的族裔背景,包括維德角、海地、哥倫比亞、巴西及葡萄牙社群。
海地社區領袖Ruth Georges表示,海地自1974年後重返世界盃舞台,對當地海地裔居民具有特殊意義。
東波士頓哥倫比亞民俗舞團Bajucol主席Miguel Vargas則表示,活動有助凝聚社區並帶動地方商業。
波士頓正與2026世界盃波士頓籌委會Boston 26合作籌辦相關活動。麻州(Massachusetts)旅遊暨觀光辦公室也提供觀賽活動經費支持。除社區觀賽外,市府也鼓勵居民參與今夏各項街區與文化活動,擴大世界盃帶來的社區參與及觀光效益。
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY WATCH PARTIES
Six community-based watch parties will create opportunities for residents, families and visitors to come together for the world’s biggest sporting event
BOSTON - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston will host six community watch parties for residents, families, and visitors this summer. Together with the FIFA Fan Festival hosted by Boston 26, these neighborhood celebrations will bring the excitement, energy, and spirit of the World Cup directly into communities across Boston.
“Boston is proud to welcome the world this summer, and these watch parties will help bring the excitement and spirit of the World Cup directly into our communities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These free, family-friendly events give residents throughout our neighborhoods the chance to celebrate the games close to home—cheering together, sharing cultures, and being part of a historic moment for our City.”
From Dorchester to East Boston, Roxbury to Charlestown, neighborhoods across the city are already buzzing with anticipation as Boston prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup matches this summer. Mayor Wu’s community watch parties are one way to help ensure that the excitement, celebration, and opportunity associated with this summer’s historic events extend into every neighborhood, giving residents the chance to celebrate the tournament in their own way.
“Soccer has always been a way for communities to come together, celebrate culture, and build connections across neighborhoods and generations,” said City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune. “These watch parties will create joyful, welcoming spaces where families, residents, and visitors from every background can experience the excitement of the World Cup together. In a city as diverse and vibrant as Boston, it’s important that the energy and opportunities surrounding this global event are felt not only downtown, but in every neighborhood across our city.”
The City is able to host various watch parties after receiving official approval from FOX on our FIFA World Cup 2026 Public Viewing Event applications. The selected matches reflect communities with strong cultural ties and large diasporas across Boston, including Cabo Verdean, Haitian, Colombian, Brazilian and Portuguese communities.
Each watch party will feature a large viewing screen, live music, family-friendly activities, face painting, food vendors, and community programming for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy. The events will also provide opportunities to support Boston’s small businesses and local vendors throughout the tournament.
“As a community leader in Boston, I am deeply excited and proud to see the City of Boston creating spaces for communities to come together and celebrate the World Cup through public watch parties,” said Ruth Georges, Haitian community leader. “For Haitians across Boston, Haiti’s return to the world stage for the first time since 1974 is an emotional and historic moment that represents resilience, culture, pride, and the enduring spirit of the Haitian people. This is bigger than soccer — it is about visibility, unity, and creating opportunities for Haitian families, youth, and communities across the diaspora to celebrate our heritage alongside the American and Caribbean communities that make Boston so vibrant and diverse. To witness Haiti’s historic return in a city like Boston makes this moment even more meaningful, powerful, and unforgettable. To our community and supporters, Grenadye alaso!”
“It’s exciting to see the City of Boston creating opportunities for communities with connections to World Cup teams to come together, celebrate their cultures, and strengthen community ties,” said Miguel Vargas, President of Bajucol, an East Boston-based Colombian folkloric dance troupe. “Events like these not only bring people together through soccer, but also create meaningful opportunities to support local businesses and highlight the diversity that makes neighborhoods like East Boston so special.”
“Soccer has a unique ability to bring people together across cultures, languages, and neighborhoods, and these community watch parties are a beautiful reflection of that spirit,” said Caroline K. Foscato, President and Founder of Soccer Unity Project. “We are incredibly grateful to the Mayor for the City’s longstanding partnership with Soccer Unity Project on the Boston Unity Cup, one of Boston’s most ethnically diverse events, uniting communities through the global game. We also thank the City of Boston for stepping up during this once-in-a-lifetime moment to use soccer as a vehicle for residents to celebrate together and build unity with their friends, families, and neighbors by sharing the joy and energy of the World Cup throughout the city - especially in the communities that so love football (soccer) but may not always have access to the game. These events will help ensure that every neighborhood feels connected to this historic moment for Boston and for the game of soccer.”
Below is a list of free, family-friendly watch parties the City is hosting:
Watch Party #1 - Spain vs. Cabo Verde
Monday, June 15 | 1:00 PM ET Town Field, Dorchester
Watch Party #2 - Brazil vs. Haiti
Friday, June 19 | 9:00 PM ET Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
Watch Party #3 - Colombia vs. Portugal
Saturday, June 27 | 7:30 PM ET East Boston Memorial Stadium
Watch Party #4 - FIFA World Cup Semi Final
Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 PM ET Location to be announced at a later date
Watch Party #5 - FIFA World Cup Semi Final
Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 PM ET Location to be announced at a later date
Watch Party #6 - FIFA World Cup Final
Sunday, July 19 | 3:00 PM ET Location to be announced at a later date
In addition to the community watch parties the City is encouraging residents to celebrate this historic summer in ways that reflect the unique character of their own neighborhoods and communities. Earlier this spring, the City launched both the Summer Block Party Grant Program and the Office of Cultural Affairs Mini Grant Program to support community-led celebrations, cultural events, and neighborhood gatherings connected to the summer’s major events. The City also received financial support from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for the watch parties. These programs are designed to help ensure residents across Boston can celebrate in ways that are meaningful, accessible, and reflective of their communities.
The City of Boston continues to partner with The Boston Host Committee (Boston 26) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to ensure residents, families, and visitors are connected to exciting events and programming throughout the upcoming tournament. For more details on the FIFA Fan Festival™, please visit the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ website or the Boston 26 website.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to support local businesses during the tournament and explore the City’s Neighborhood Business Guide and summer programming at boston.gov/summer.
麻州長Healey視察Holyoke退伍軍人之家 盛讚改革成功
(Boston Orange編譯)麻州州長奚莉(Maura Healey)27日視察霍利約克退伍軍人之家(Veterans Home at Holyoke),強調該機構在住民安全、照護品質與滿意度上的顯著改善,已成為全美長照與退伍軍人照護的重要示範之一。
麻州府表示,近三年來已透過設立退伍軍人服務執行辦公室、強化人力配置、改善臨床照護、提升安全措施與推動新院舍建設,逐步重建外界對麻州退伍軍人照護體系的信任。霍利約克退伍軍人之家目前已取得麻州公共衛生署(DPH)、聯邦醫療保險與醫療補助服務中心(CMS)及退伍軍人事務部(VA)完整認證,營運與監管架構也同步更新。
數據顯示,該院註冊護士每日每名住民服務時數為1.36,高於全國平均0.59;護理助理為4.43,高於全國平均2.18。每千日住院率為0.99,低於全國平均1.82;門診急診就診率為0.93,也低於全國平均1.73。2025年住民對機構的推薦度評分為4.96分(滿分5分),高於全國平均4.16分。安全指標方面,自2021年以來重大跌倒事故下降27.4%,2025年與2026年維持零約束措施使用,住民與員工疫苗接種率持續高於全國平均,外包人力占比則由2025年7月的3.1%降至2026年5月低於1%。此外,該院已設立女性退伍軍人專區,並有72名志工與32個社區團體每年提供約4,100小時服務。
霍利約克退伍軍人之家曾在新冠疫情期間出現嚴重照護與管理危機,之後麻州政府著手監督與治理改革,並通過相關資金支持,推動設施重建。州政府目前正持續興建新院舍,總投資規模為4.82億美元,預計今年秋季迎接首批住民,並於2028年夏季完工。
Governor Healey Visits Veterans Home at Holyoke to Highlight Significant Resident Safety and Quality Turnaround
HOLYOKE - Governor Maura Healey, Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick, and local officials today visited the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke to highlight major improvements in veteran care, staffing, safety, and resident satisfaction that now place the facility among the strongest long-term skilled nursing facilities in the nation.
The Veterans Home at Holyoke has achieved full state and federal licensure and certification from the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), while also posting some of the strongest clinical and quality-of-life outcomes in the country.
The visit comes as Governor Healey continues to lead a transformation of veterans services across Massachusetts following years of crisis and mismanagement at the state’s veterans homes. Over the last three years, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has worked to rebuild trust with veterans and families while modernizing operations, strengthening staffing, improving clinical care and investing in the long-term future of both Massachusetts Veterans Homes.
“When we created the Executive Office of Veterans Services, we made a commitment to rebuild trust and deliver the quality care Massachusetts veterans deserve. Today, the Veterans Home at Holyoke is setting a new standard for veteran care in Massachusetts and across the country,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These achievements are the result of extraordinary staff, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to doing right by the veterans who served our country. We are proud of the progress made here, but even more importantly, veterans and their families can once again feel confident that they are receiving the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve.”
“These milestones reflect years of hard work from frontline staff, clinical teams, veterans advocates and leaders who stayed focused on rebuilding this Home the right way,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “The veterans living here deserve not only safe and high-quality care, but a true sense of community and dignity. Massachusetts is proving that when you prioritize veterans and invest in people, you can create a model of care that stands among the best in the country.”
“Beyond the clinical and operational successes, the team’s dedication to compassionate care truly makes Holyoke a Home for our veteran residents. As a physician, I appreciate both in equal measure. The remarkable staff show up for our veterans every day and on every shift—and the numbers back it up,” said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick.
"It is remarkable to see and reflect on the many improvements that have been made at the Holyoke Veterans' Home to ensure that our Commonwealth is living up to the promise of caring for our aging veterans with dignity, honor, and respect. I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their steadfast work and partnership to implement the veterans' home bond bill and the many oversight and governance reforms passed by the Legislature in response to the Home's COVID-19 tragedy. In the months that followed that outbreak, I spent countless hours talking with families and dedicated staff where I made each of them a promise, never again, and I truly believe the new facility and the achievements celebrated today will live up to that promise,” said Senator John Velis.
"I have been coming to this facility for over twenty years, as a neighbor, friend, advocate, union steward, and legislator," said Holyoke State Representative Patricia Duffy. "I am enormously proud of the reform and funding we passed as a legislature and how striking the results have been. The Veterans Home's staff and leadership, working hand in hand with this administration, deliver care that is second to none and our veterans and their families are thriving here, as they so deserve."
“Today, I want to recognize the incredible progress happening at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and why it matters so much to our veterans, their families, and our entire community. One of the clearest signs of that progress is the major improvement in inpatient care and the recent achievement of a perfect score during inspection. That is not something that happens by accident. It reflects hard work, accountability, strong leadership, and a renewed commitment to providing our veterans with the dignity, compassion, and quality care they deserve. For years, our community demanded better for the men and women who served our country. Today, we are finally seeing the results of that effort. A perfect score means safer conditions, stronger medical care, better oversight, and a culture focused on excellence,” said Holyoke Mayor Josh Garcia. “While there is always more work to do, this milestone should give veterans and their loved ones confidence that the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home is moving in the right direction. To the staff, caregivers, leadership team, and every veteran who placed their trust in this institution — thank you. Holyoke is proud of this progress, and we remain committed to ensuring our veterans receive the very best care possible.”
Governor Healey toured the facility alongside Secretary Goralnick, Executive Director Michael Lazo, and Director of Nursing Kelly Jones, where they met with veterans, staff, and families and discussed how investments in staffing, technology, safety, and resident-centered care are improving daily life for residents.
By the Numbers: How the Veterans Home at Holyoke Measures Up Nationally
The following performance measures are drawn from internal clinical and operational data tracked by the Home, veteran satisfaction surveys conducted through Pinnacle Quality Insights, and external federal reviews and safety benchmarks from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Staffing levels and clinical care: One of the clearest indicators of quality care in a long-term care facility is the amount of time nurses and clinical staff are able to spend with residents each day. At Holyoke, staffing levels now significantly exceed both national and Massachusetts averages.
Registered Nurse Hours Per Patient Day
Holyoke: 1.36
National Average: 0.59
Registered nurses oversee clinical care, medications, and early intervention when health concerns arise. Holyoke’s staffing levels are more than double the national average, allowing veterans to receive more attentive and proactive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant Hours Per Patient Day
Holyoke: 4.43
National Average: 2.18
Certified nursing assistants help residents with daily care, mobility, meals, hygiene and personal support. Higher staffing levels help ensure veterans receive more consistent and individualized care from staff who know them personally.
Keeping veterans healthy: Lower hospitalization and emergency room visit rates are key indicators that residents are receiving strong preventative and on-site clinical care. Holyoke’s rates are nearly half the national averages on both measures.
Hospitalizations Per 1,000 Days
Holyoke: 0.99
National Average: 1.82
Outpatient Emergency Room Visits Per 1,000 Days
Holyoke: 0.93
National Average: 1.73
These outcomes reflect stronger care coordination, earlier clinical intervention, and improved monitoring that allows more veterans to safely remain at the Home instead of requiring hospital transfers.
Veteran satisfaction and external reviews
Internal veteran satisfaction score (2025): Holyoke earned a percent veteran satisfaction score in 2025, reflecting strong confidence from residents and families in the quality of care provided at the Home.
Would recommend the facility to other veterans
Holyoke: 4.96/5
National Average: 4.16/5
Safety and workforce improvements
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has also prioritized strengthening resident safety, workforce stability, and person-centered care practices at the Home.
Falls with major injury declined by 27.4 percent since 2021
Restraint use remained at zero throughout 2025 and 2026
Vaccination rates among residents and staff continue to exceed national averages
Agency staff use dropped from 3.1 percent of total hours in July 2025 to less than 1 percent in May 2026. Consistent staffing means consistent care — residents are seen by people who know them.
Holyoke opened a dedicated women veterans unit to better support the fastest-growing veteran demographic
The Home’s volunteer program now includes 72 active volunteers and 32 community groups contributing approximately 4,100 service hours annually
These data-driven improvements highlight a remarkable three-year turnaround that includes achieving full state and federal licensure and certifications from the Department of Public Health (DPH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the construction of Holyoke’s new, state-of-the-art facility.
In addition to the significant operational and clinical progress made at the Home over the last three years, construction continues on the new Veterans Home at Holyoke as part of a historic $482 million investment in veterans care infrastructure in Massachusetts. The new state-of-the-art facility will welcome its first residents this fall, with full project completion expected by summer 2028, and will feature 234 long-term care beds, a specialized memory care unit, and a 40-person adult day health program designed to support both residents and veterans living throughout the surrounding community. The project builds on another major investment by the Healey-Driscoll Administration: the opening of the new Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea in 2023.
Governor Healey created the Executive Office of Veterans Services in March 2023 to restore trust and deliver stronger care for veterans across Massachusetts. Since then, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, with strong support from the Legislature, has passed the HERO Act to improve veterans services in more than 30 ways, launched the End Veteran Homelessness initiative that housed hundreds of veterans in its first year, modernized veterans services statewide, and transformed both Massachusetts Veterans Homes into nationally recognized, fully certified care facilities focused on delivering the high-quality care veterans deserve.
約30個團體的200人 5/26下午集會抗議吳弭市長預算刪減經費
(Boston Orange綜合編譯)波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)提出的49億美元2027會計年度預算案,計畫縮減部分局處預算並取消多項補助金,引發青年正義與權力聯盟等約30個社區團體的大約200人,26日下午在市政府大樓外抗議。
波士頓市議會依法擁有拒絕、刪減或更改市長預算案特定項目的權限,但修正案不得超過市長提出的總預算金額。反對刪減者要求市議會否決該預算案,藉以向市長施壓,多名市議員則建議市府以較寬鬆的收入來做預算,或動用「準備金(rainy day reserves)」資助受影響項目,但吳弭市長以那是對財政不負責任為由拒絕。
波士頓市議員們在如何應對裁減計畫上意見分歧,上週的議會表決已陷入僵局。
波士頓市2027會計年度的預算,雖然比之前一年略增長2%,但實際面對的財政赤字高達4,840萬美元,市府因而實施結構性裁減。
其中文化事務辦公室預算刪減27%(約120萬美元),以致社區基礎補助金與藝術家駐村計畫暫停並全職崗位裁減;移民進步辦公室預算跌43%;公平維權與公平住房辦公室預算刪24%;經濟機會與包容內閣預算則刪減18%。
原本由市府全額資助的青年就業計劃,轉交民間企業或基金會,食品銀行與社區食物救濟的直接撥款遭全面縮減;波士頓學校委員會也通過決議,因應入學人數下降與成本激增,將裁減300至400個學校教職員崗位。
波士頓市財政長艾希莉·格羅芬伯格(Ashley Groffenberger)指出,導致市府財政赤字的主因有四:一是年初創紀錄暴雪導致鏟雪費用超支4,700萬美元;二是全體公務員非醫保的健康保險保費狂漲20.3%,迫使健保支出激增9,730萬美元;三是警消與急救部門加班費超支約4,900萬美元;四是受限於麻州《第 2½ 號提案》稅法,地方市鎮每年徵收的財產稅總額增長不得超過2.5%。
目前吳弭已尋求市議會批准動用7,000萬美元的緊急儲備金,以填補市府與波士頓公立學校(Boston Public Schools)現有的財政缺口。
5月26日下午的這場抗議,主要由名為「更佳預算聯盟(Better Budget Alliance)」的跨組織進步派陣線所發動。
包括近30個團體的這組織,主要成員有青年正義與權力聯盟(Youth Justice and Power Union, YJPU),波士頓學生諮詢委員會(Boston Student Advisory Council, BSAC),波士頓教師工會(Boston Teachers Union, BTU),亞太裔公民行動網絡(Asian Pacific Islanders Civic Action Network, APICAN),大波士頓法律服務處(Greater Boston Legal Services, GBLS),多徹斯特與羅克斯伯里基層組織(Dorchester and Roxbury Community Organizers)等「參與式預算(Participatory Budgeting)」的推動者。
波士頓馬拉松賽2026籌募善款總額破紀錄達5730萬美元
(Boston Orange編譯)波士頓體育協會(Boston Athletic Association, 簡稱B.A.A.)宣佈,2026年由美國銀行(BOA)冠名贊助的波士頓馬拉松賽(Boston Marathon)募款總額達到五千七百三十萬美元,創下歷來最高募款紀錄。
波士頓馬拉松賽的慈善籌款由「美國銀行波士頓馬拉松官方慈善計畫」運作,獲選合作的非營利組織利用參賽名額,招募承諾為特定理念籌款的運動員。2026年該計畫名額約占整體參賽人數一成。參賽者除完成從霍普金頓(Hopkinton)到波士頓的賽程外,亦須履行籌款承諾,並將籌得的善款直接撥付予獲選組織。波士頓體育協會自己也組織隊伍參加,籌得將近四十五萬美元用於推廣體育與青少年專案,環境永續代表隊則籌集八萬七千美元。
本屆募款總額和前一年度的五千零四十萬美元相比,大幅成長了百分之13.7%,共有193個非營利組織從中受益。
波士頓體育會這官方慈善計畫自1989年創立以來,歷年累計籌得的慈善款項總額已突破六億七千五百萬美元。
麻州長Healey晤見中小學生嘉獎他們查察麻州歷史人物事蹟
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麻州教育行政辦公室配合美國建國250週年,向全州幼兒園至高中的K-12學生,徵集能展現出歷史轉折點的藝術、散文、詩歌、紀錄片及表演作品,並由州長辦公室評選出四項優秀作品,常設於州議會大廈州長接待區公開展出。
入選名單與主題包含:興罕(Hingham )高中的格雷姆·貝克(Graeme Baker)與索菲亞·佩雷格林(Sophia Peregrine)研究興罕(Hingham)造船廠;諾曼·E·戴小學(Norman E Day School, Westford 公校)的伊拉·莫格(Ira Moghe)研究阿梅莉亞·埃爾哈特(Amelia Earhart);普利茅斯(Plymouth)馬諾梅特(Manomet)小學的利亞姆·亨特(Liam Hunter)、德克蘭·亨特(Declan Hunter)與埃文·弗倫奇(Evan French)研究比爾·拉塞爾(Bill Russell);以及舒茲伯利(Shrewsbury)高中的艾什瓦雅·拉馬尼賈姆(Aishwarya Ramanijam)研究詹姆斯·奧蒂斯(James Otis)。
這是「麻州250」(Massachusetts 250),紀念美國獨立及麻州革命傳承250週年的全州性活動之一,旨在透過回顧歷史人物、思想與運動,培養新一代的公民領袖。
星期二, 5月 26, 2026
麻州州長Maura Healey和工會領袖們攜手慶祝麻州成立全美首個網約車司機工會
「擁抱波士頓」向譚金源致敬 表揚陳秀英、李素影、李保華、譚國民等7名亞裔
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| 「擁抱波士頓」向譚金源致敬嘉賓及講者。(周菊子攝) |
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| 向譚金源致敬活動在「擁抱」雕像前舉行。(周菊子攝) |
「擁抱波士頓」從2023年推出「有色人種活歷史(Living History of Color)」系列,表揚了許多名目前在是的黑棕有色人種後,今年另闢方向,和亞美發展基金合作,藉著「向譚金源致敬」,啟動「有色人種活歷史:亞太裔傳承系列(AANHPI Legacy Series)」。
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| 獲獎者及頒獎嘉賓合影。(周菊子攝) |
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| 陳綽敏(右三)代表波士頓市長吳弭,頒獎給譚國民(左二)。(周菊子攝) |
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| 譚國民為父親譚金源感到驕傲。(周菊子攝) |
5月21日在「擁抱波士頓」雕像前舉辦的這活動,還安排有一場「社區對話」,請麻州教師工會首名亞裔會長唐佳宇(Jessica Tang),在劍橋市經營的家族餐廳“香港樓”已有七十餘年的東主李伯豪,以及薩福克(Suffolk)大學法學院副院長Patrick Shin等人分享各自經歷的對話。
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| 陳秀英(前中)獲頒表揚狀。(周菊子攝) |
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| 哈佛費正清中心主任伍人英(右)專程出席,恭喜陳秀英等人或表揚。 |
這天獲得表揚,介紹的7名亞裔分別為:
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| 李素影(右前)迄今依然活躍,積極服務社區。(周菊子攝) |
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| 李保華(右三)退休後仍致力服務社區。(周菊子攝) |
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| 李保華。(周菊子攝) |
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| 祝西。(周菊子攝) |
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| 祝西。(周菊子攝) |
Vanna Howard在柬埔寨出生,是紅色高棉種族滅絕行動中的倖存者,11歲失去父親,兄弟與祖父母,和母親及繼父逃難來美,她曾在國會議員,地方檢察官,以及非營利組織等辦公室服務多年,鋪下從政之路,今年3月18日才在補選中成為首名麻州柬埔寨裔參議員。
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| 得獎人和朋友們合影。(周菊子攝) |
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| 活歷史系列以巨幅人向來表揚得獎者。(周菊子攝) |
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| 到場群民為“譚金源”獻上鮮花。(周菊子攝) |
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| 中華頤養院董事長曲振生、奚珍夫婦(右)。(周菊子攝) |
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| 紐英崙華人歷史協會董是羅元旭提醒人們去探看美國有記載的第一個華人, 埋在不遠處的Chow Manderien。(周菊子攝) |
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| 「擁抱波士頓」執行長Imari K. Paris Jeffries致詞。(周菊子攝) |
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| 余脆梅提醒亞裔,接受表揚,還要起而行動。(周菊子攝) |
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| 退休法官余達明(右)和紐英崙美華協會(OCA)的扶持者Dennis Chan。(周菊子攝) |
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| 麻州眾議員馬惠美(前),Greg Schwartz(右三),Yully cha 等人。(周菊子攝) |
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| 麻州大學羅爾分校校長陳理珠(又)也應邀來頒獎。(周菊子攝) |
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| 左起,唐佳宇,李伯豪,Patrick Shin(右一)分享經驗。(周菊子攝) |
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| Vanna Howard(右二)趕回州議會投票,未能趕上領獎。(周菊子攝) |
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| 主辦單位邀請陳理珠(前左二)代表頒獎。(周菊子攝) |
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| 頒獎典禮在擁抱雕像前舉行。(周菊子攝) |































































