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星期二, 8月 29, 2017

全美亞裔婦女會慶11週年

【亞裔婦女會11週年慶  表揚中華國粹社區精英】

駐波士頓臺北經文處副處長陳銘俊(左三)和波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉
(右三)頒贈感謝狀及題辭以表彰全美亞裔婦女會和會長黎雯()的貢獻
全美亞裔婦女會於827日在華埠舉辦第11屆慶祝餐舞會,並表揚本地區中華文化國寶級人物與社區精英領袖,也安排歌唱、舞蹈等文娛節目,共計200餘位僑學各界人士參加,場面熱絡。

全美亞裔婦女會會長黎雯(前排右六)介紹本年接受表揚的中華文化
國寶級人物與社區精英領袖
駐波士頓臺北經文處副處長陳銘俊和波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉應邀出席致賀,並分別代表處長賴銘琪以及僑務委員會委員長吳新興博士,頒贈感謝狀及題辭以表彰會長黎雯對中華民國政府的長期支持,以及致力推展女性自主權能與性別平權的貢獻;歐宏偉也特別推崇今年接受表揚的書法名家吳紹營老師,他在今年波士頓地區正體漢字文化節系列活動中,以書法展現正體中文之美,對於推展我國傳統文化貢獻卓著。

全美亞裔婦女會會長黎雯(前中)鼓勵女性勇於展現才華,為自己活出
精彩的人生
另外,麻州州長貝克、昆西市長、波士頓市長華殊和市議長吳弭等人,也提前致贈賀狀,在會中由會長黎雯、內科醫生余國峰博士、明記鮮雞店店東譚達兒、國樂大師郭雅志和星樂團代表等人代表接受。


黎雯表示,今年特別以「輝煌絕代、創意匯集」為題,慶祝婦女會成立11週年,鼓勵女性勇於展現才華,為自己活出精彩的人生,且該會成立的宗旨也要擴大性別平權的理念,因此,也要表揚中華國粹代表性人物和華裔社區中各領域的傑出人士,希望亞裔各界在波士頓主流社會,也能發光發熱。(圖與文均由波士頓僑教中心提供)



波士頓市長的火花會新委員名單出爐 三名華人

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES
2017- 2018 SPARK BOSTON COUNCIL

Members poised to inspire civic leadership among Boston's young adults

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the newly selected Mayor's 2017- 2018 SPARK Boston Council. The diverse, 38-member group will spend the next 12 months working to continue to open up new lines of communication between young adults and leaders in City government.

"Having the largest amount of millennials of any other U.S. city, it is critical to continue to make sure the next generation of Boston residents are able to be civically-engaged and offer their opinions and potential solutions to problems of today and tomorrow," said Mayor Walsh. "I look forward to working with these talented young people and hearing their ideas on how to make Boston a better city for all Bostonians."

The SPARK Boston Council is comprised of 38 Boston residents, who live in 20 different neighborhoods across Boston. This group includes entrepreneurs, designers, social workers, restaurant professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, community organizers, veterans and representatives from many other industries across the public and private sectors. Approximately a third of the Council are native Bostonians, while others grew up as far away as France, Cape Verde, India and Spain.

"SPARK Boston offers Boston millennials the chance to be characters in the story of our ever-changing city, not just readers," said Amy Mahler, SPARK Boston Director. "This year's Council will create new programming and resources to answer the policy and social needs of our peers, advocate for and connect millennials to City leaders and programs, and engage our generation in Boston's civic life."

SPARK Boston, housed in the Mayor's Civic Engagement Cabinet, is responsible for advising Mayor Walsh on issues affecting the millennial population and working with City departments and community stakeholders to help solve those issues. The Council holds general meetings once a month and puts on programs focusing on connecting millennials with these partners. Programs include neighborhood meet-ups, salary negotiation workshops, and Chief Chats, a new series of events which allows citizens to hear directly from Mayor Walsh's Cabinet Chiefs on a variety of issues and ask questions on those subjects.

The 2017-2018 Council includes:

Alexis Walls, Allston
Jackie Lender, Allston
Neel Desai, Back Bay
Mikaila Waters, Back Bay
Michael Winston, Bay Village
Paige Friedlander, Beacon Hill
Catalina Ocampo, Brighton
Patricia Cahill, Brighton
Emily Murphy, Charlestown
Jenna DeAngelo, Chinatown
Agostinha Depina, Dorchester
Gabrielle Sims, Dorchester
Christopher Walker, Dorchester
Yusuf Ali, Dorchester
Francis Huynh, Dorchester
Kevin Walther, Downtown Crossing
Devon Williams, East Boston
Daniel Shea, East Boston
Siddhi Doshi, Fenway
Darcel Hunt-Finegold, Hyde Park
Rosa Herrero de Andres, Jamaica Plain
Carmel Levy, Jamaica Plain
Paul Gels, Jamaica Plain
Fernando Rodriguez, Jamaica Plain
Shanice Wallace, Mattapan
David Wu, Mission Hill
Helen Sharma, Mission Hill
Rourke Harrington, North End
Maggie Walsh, North End
Andrea Clavijo, North End
Ying Wang, Roslindale
Keveisha Robinson- Clark, Roxbury
Matt Parker, Roxbury
Michael Yu, South Boston
Shane Dunn, South Boston
Alexandria de Aranzeta, South End
Constance Fontanet, South End
Michaela Hughes, West Roxbury

For more information, visit sparkbos.com.



MAYOR WALSH AND VIETAID CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF UPPER WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING

MAYOR WALSH AND VIETAID CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF UPPER WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING
Event marked opening of 35 new units of affordable rental housing and retail space in Dorchester 

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID), Trinity Management, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, local and state officials, and Upper Washington residents and commercial tenants to celebrate the grand opening for 35 new apartments, and 3,400 square-feet of retail space on Washington Street in Four Corners. The more than $15 million project, developed by the VietAID, created 35 affordable new units of rental housing for families earning 60 percent or less of Area Median Income. The construction project also generated more than 180 construction jobs.

"I am proud that the City of Boston's commitment to this project helped create 35 new homes -- homes that will help ensure that the people who help make this neighborhood the thriving, vibrant place it is will be able to stay in their community," said Mayor Walsh. "Boston is lucky to have this exemplary team of builders, designers, and partners who worked so closely together to create more affordable housing for working people in Dorchester."

Located in the Four Corners on the site of an abandoned auto-body shop that is within a quarter mile of the new Four Corners/Geneva stop on the Fairmount Line and multiple bus lines, Upper Washington includes two buildings, of three and four stories, on opposite sides of the 322 - 338 block of Washington Street. Both buildings have first floor commercial and community space, with affordable rental units on the upper floors. The project includes five one-bedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and 9 three-bedroom units, all geared toward those earning no more than 60 percent of the area's median income, with some reserved for families earning or less of AMI.

The project has provided a new home for nine previously homeless families. It also contains over 3,400 square feet of commercial space, and houses the offices of the Four Corners Main Streets organization and a brand new yoga studio, Four Corners Yoga & Wellness. Surface parking is located in the back and underneath the buildings.

"Today, VietAID is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth affordable housing project in Dorchester," said VietAID Board President Kim T. Thai. "The Four Corners project is a mixed used development with 35 affordable housing units including two vibrant community based commercial spaces. We look forward to delivering benefits to the larger Dorchester community and to create more successful affordable housing developments.  We thank our supporters, funders, city, state, and federal agencies in helping us realize our goals."

Funding for the more than $15 million rental housing development was made possible through a variety of funding sources, including more than $2 million from the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development and the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund. Additionally, the project received Federal and State Tax Credits, and Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development contributed more than $2 million in funding.

In accordance with the City of Boston's Green Affordable Housing Program, the building utilized several green building design techniques, earning it the distinction of being LEED-Homes Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.

"I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to move into my beautiful, brand new apartment with my baby," said Upper Washington resident Dione Teixeira, who also spoke at the event. "My mother and I applied for these apartments, and were both fortunate enough to receive them, so now we are able to live in the same building, making it very easy to support one another. I  was also very pleased with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff at Trinity Management who helped us with the application process."

About VietAID
The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by members of the Vietnamese American community in Dorchester, to provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in their neighborhood. Since then, VietAID's mission and goals have broadened to focus on building strong and vibrant neighborhoods throughout Dorchester by promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; offering high quality child care services and after school programs; and developing community youth leadership.

Governor Baker Appoints Laura Sen to Massport Board

Governor Baker Appoints Laura Sen to Massport Board

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today appointed Laura Sen, the Non-Executive Chairman and former CEO of the BJ’s Wholesale Club, to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors. Mrs. Sen brings over 30 years of experience in retail management, marketing and logistics to Massport.

“Laura Sen’s extensive management, retail and logistics experience will be a welcome addition to the Massport Board of Directors as operations at Massachusetts’ airports and terminal containers continue to grow and expand,” said Governor Baker. “Her leadership skills and success will help guide Massport’s continued growth and ability to meet the needs of businesses large and small throughout Massachusetts and the region.”

“The Massport Board has an important role in guiding our decision-making and helping to establish our strategic goals,” said Secretary of Transportation and Massport Board Member Stephanie Pollack. “We are looking forward to Laura Sen continuing these efforts while bringing a new perspective to the Board. Her decades of retail leadership and expertise in using data to understand what customers want will help inform our governance going forward.”

“We at Pine Street Inn congratulate Laura Sen on her appointment to the Massport board of directors,” said Lyndia Downie, President & Executive Director, Pine Street Inn. “Laura brings a long and successful history in business leadership and has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector as well. We are grateful for her many years serving in various volunteer roles, 11 years as a board member, and three years as board chair.”

“Passengers have more time at the airport to wait, therefore making the variety and design of concessions at Logan even more important,” said Dan O’Connell, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership“It’s great to add Laura Sen to the Massport Board where her decades of experience in retail as well as her commitment to the community will be put to use.”

Sen’s appointment comes as Michael Angelini, Chairman of the law firm Bowditch & Dewey in Worcester, fulfills his seven-year term on the Board, most recently serving as Chairman.

“Chairman Angelini lent his wealth of knowledge, legal and business expertise and impressive background in public service to Massport,” said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. “We were very fortunate to have him on the Board to help us enhance our strategic planning goals and look forward to welcoming Laura Sen to this new role.”

The Massachusetts Port Authority Board is a seven-member group that oversees Massport, a financially independent authority which owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, the public container and cruise terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport as well as real estate holdings and public parks in South Boston and East Boston. Board members are not paid for their service. Other Board members include Worcester Sheriff Lew Evangelitis, Duane Jackson, Patricia Jacobs, John Nucci, Sean O’Brien and Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack.

About Laura Sen

As the Non-Executive Chairman of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., Sen works with other Board Members to oversee the long-term strategic direction of the Westborough-based company. Sen served as the Chief Executive Officer from February, 2009 to January, 2016 and served as its President from January, 2008 until September, 2015. Ms. Sen was responsible for all day-to-day operations and the more than 24,000 employees. Under her leadership, the company grew the number of retail stores in 14 states along the east coast and increased the annual revenues to nearly $11 billion. Sen earned a Bachelor’s degree from Boston College. A Massachusetts native, Sen has been listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in Business and Boston Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women. Sen is a board member on several non-profit organizations including the Pine Street Inn, where she serves as Chairwoman, the Asian-American Civic Association, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

星期一, 8月 28, 2017

Boston City Council Creates Special Committee on Community Preservation Act

Boston City Council Creates Special Committee on Community Preservation Act
The committee will nominate CPC members and oversee its work

Boston - This week the Boston City Council named members of the Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act. This Special Committee will recommend nominees for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to be appointed by the City Council, and will monitor the activities of the CPC to encourage transparency and community input. The Special Committee will be chaired by Councilor Michael F. Flaherty (At-Large), with Councilor Andrea J. Campbell (D-4) serving as Vice Chair.

“The Community Preservation Act gives Boston an important tool to fund much needed projects in our neighborhoods,” said Council President Michelle Wu. “With the issue area expertise that these Councilors bring the the Committee, I am confident in the process they will run to evaluate candidates for the CPC. I look forward to working with them and attending hearings to find the right candidates for the City Council to appoint.”

The funds raised under the provisions of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) will fund projects in Boston for affordable housing, open space, and historical preservation. The funds will be distributed by the nine member CPC. Five of those members are appointed by the Mayor according to state statute and the other four are appointed by the City Council. Of those four seats, one person will be appointed who has experience in development, business, finance, or any combination thereof and one person will be appointed who has expertise in open space, affordable housing, historic preservation, or any combination thereof. The remaining seats will be for two people who have a history of involvement in their local communities.

“I thank Council President Wu for her leadership in creating the Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act, and I look forward to continue working with Councilor Campbell and our colleagues on moving forward to set up the Community Preservation Committee (CPC),” said Councilor Michael F. Flaherty. “The Committee will allow us to go through a comprehensive process in making sure that not only does the CPC reflect the City of Boston, but also that funding is being allocated equitably to improve our city.”

"I am honored to continue partnering with Councilor Flaherty as we establish the Council's Community Preservation Committee, a crucial step toward selecting candidates for the CPC and realizing the incredible benefits of the Community Preservation Act in the City of Boston,” said Councilor Andrea Campbell. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and community to select a diverse group of experts and community-involved leaders to serve on the CPC."

The Special Committee will be assisted by a 90-day Working Group that was also created this week. That group will be made up of community members and stakeholders including representatives of the Yes for a Better Boston coalition.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 'HELP FOR HOUSTON' DRIVE

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 
'HELP FOR HOUSTON' DRIVE TO AID THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY 

City to collect items Tuesday through Thursday this week to ship to Texas

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. (By Chutze Chou)

BOSTON - Monday, August 28, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston is sponsoring a 'Help for Houston' Drive starting Tuesday, August 29th through Thursday, August 31st and asks residents to contribute items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

The City will be collecting new clothing and blankets, toiletries, diapers, baby formula, and non-perishable food items at multiple locations in Boston:


  • City Hall (3rd Floor Lobby & 5th Floor Mayor's Office Lobby)
  • 1010 Massachusetts Ave (5th Floor)
  • Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury (1st Floor Lobby)
  • 26 Court Street (1st Floor Lobby)
  • Boston Centers for Youth and Families HQ, 1483 Tremont St., Roxbury
  • Boston Centers for Youth and Families sites

"Our thoughts are with the people of Texas. So many are struggling during this challenging time. As we have done in other emergencies and which has been done for us, Boston will step up and help through the darkest hours," said Mayor Walsh. "I've made it clear to the Mayor of Houston that Boston is here for them. Let's come together as a city, contribute in any way we can, and show Houston that they have Boston's full support."

For more information, please visit www.boston.gov/helpforhouston.

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星期日, 8月 27, 2017

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藝術家曾文棣在波士頓華埠社區中心的包氏藝術中心開課。(周菊子攝)

以李惠美為主題製作的口述歷史藝術品。
曾文棣。