Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit

Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit 

Regional summit will explore how next-generation nuclear and fusion technologies could support lower energy costs, grid reliability, and economic growth

BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey today joined fellow New England governors to announce that Massachusetts will host a regional summit to explore the role advanced nuclear and fusion energy can play in New England’s energy future, including its potential to increase energy supply and lower electricity bills. 

The summit will be held on September 30 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy. It will bring together leaders and experts from across the region to discuss new nuclear and fusion technologies, their potential to provide reliable and affordable power, and opportunities to grow the region’s energy economy. Participants will also discuss important considerations including safety, regulatory oversight, community engagement, and public trust.

“Massachusetts is taking an all-of-the-above approach to energy because families and businesses need more affordable, reliable power,” said Governor Healey. “New England is home to some of the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the world, including leaders in advanced nuclear and fusion. This summit is about bringing people together, looking seriously at these technologies and how they can help lower bills, and making sure our region is prepared to lead as our energy needs grow.”

“New England states share an energy grid, and we’re stronger when we work together to plan for our region’s future,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “As demand for electricity grows, we need to be looking ahead at new technologies that can help us bring more reliable, affordable energy to our residents and businesses. This summit will bring together leaders from across the region to share ideas, ask important questions and explore what advanced nuclear and fusion could mean for New England.”

The summit follows a commitment made by the New England governors earlier this year to work together on the region’s energy needs. In March, the New England governors called for the continued safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear power plants and exploration of advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies. They also directed state energy offices to bring together experts, stakeholders, and the public to examine these technologies and their potential role in the region.

“As demand for electricity grows, Massachusetts is committed to exploring every available technology that can deliver safe, reliable, affordable, and clean electricity, said Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “This summit will provide an opportunity to hear directly from experts, exchange ideas, and better understand the role advanced nuclear technologies could play in supporting our energy future.”

Massachusetts is already taking steps to better understand the opportunities and challenges presented by advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies. Last Fall, the Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a partnership with the University of Massachusetts Lowell to develop an “Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Energy Roadmaps” report to provide Massachusetts with a comprehensive, evidenced-based assessment of what would be required for the state to lead in advanced nuclear and fusion energy. The roadmap is being developed through extensive stakeholder engagement with government, industry, academia, labor, utilities, environmental organizations, and community groups to identify opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for the state.

Massachusetts is well positioned to help lead this emerging industry. UMass Lowell and MIT are home to two of only 25 nuclear research reactors in the country. Research conducted at these institutions supports advances in energy, defense, health care and biomedical applications, including cancer research. Massachusetts colleges and universities also offer academic, research, and workforce training programs that prepare students for careers in the nuclear industry.

Massachusetts is also a global center for fusion energy research and development. MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center is a leader in fusion research, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems, which was spun out of MIT, is working to develop commercial fusion energy. The company now employs nearly 1,000 people in Devens, Massachusetts, including engineers, electricians, technicians, welders, pipefitters and construction workers.

Nuclear energy already plays an important role in New England’s energy system. The region’s two operating nuclear power plants provide approximately 20 to 25 percent of New England’s electricity each year. As demand for electricity grows, the New England states are working together to examine how existing and emerging technologies can help meet the region’s future energy needs. 

With support from the National Governors Association, the New England states are also exploring potential investment models for advanced nuclear and fusion energy technologies.

“Connecticut has been a leader in nuclear energy as part of our state’s all-of-the-above approach to delivering affordable, reliable, and clean energy for Connecticut ratepayers,” said Governor Lamont. “As we work to meet New England’s growing energy needs and make energy more affordable, this summit is an opportunity for stakeholders and communities across the region to learn more about the potential for new advanced nuclear technologies to contribute to our grid.”

"Rhode Islanders deserve energy that is affordable, reliable and secure. My administration is working to expand our energy supply and lower costs by pursuing new sources of power, including nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technologies. My administration looks forward to working with our New England partners to advance that goal,” said Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee.

Massachusetts Launches ‘FLAT IS BACK’ Campaign to Promote Local Flounder

Massachusetts Launches ‘FLAT IS BACK’ Campaign to Promote Local Flounder

DMF’s First-Ever Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council Brings Flounder-Featured Dishes to Restaurants Statewide Through September 30

BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) today announced the launch of the Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council, a statewide campaign celebrating locally harvested flounders. Ten participating chefs will feature the versatile New England fish on restaurant menus across the state.

The council brings together ten leading Massachusetts chefs, each of whom will feature a signature dish showcasing Massachusetts flounder. The dishes will be served at participating restaurant locations across Massachusetts through September 30.

“Massachusetts fishermen harvest world-class seafood from some of the most nutrient-rich fishing grounds in the world,” said DMF Director Dan McKiernan. “The Flounder Chef Council connects that fishing heritage with today’s diners while demonstrating how choosing local flounder supports fishing families, working waterfronts and coastal communities throughout the Commonwealth.”

Massachusetts flounder is wild caught by local fishermen in the cool waters off the New England coast. With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and delicate white flesh, flounder is quick to cook and remarkably versatile. Flounder is low in saturated fat and packs a protein punch providing essential vitamins and minerals and over 20 grams of protein for 100 calories per serving.

Although local flounder is available year-round, Massachusetts fishermen caught only a portion of the amount allowed in 2025. Unpredictable prices, competition from imported seafood and limited consumer demand can make it difficult to sell more of the available catch. Through the Flat Is Back campaign, DMF and the participating chefs hope to introduce more restaurant diners and home cooks to this versatile New England fish while creating greater demand for the local catch.

“Massachusetts flounder is a beautiful fish to cook with – it’s fresh, delicate and incredibly versatile,” said Jeremy Sewall, Chef & Owner of Row 34 and Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council member. “By putting it on our menus, we can create something memorable for diners while supporting the local fishermen and coastal communities that make Massachusetts seafood so special.”

Meet the Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council

Each chef will serve one featured flounder dish at the participating restaurant locations listed below through September 30. Hours and reservations vary by location.

Chef / Restaurant	Featured Dish	More Information
Kevin Burleson / Straight Wharf Fish (Nantucket, MA)	Fluke crudo in the style of "borsch": Beet cured Nantucket summer flounder with pickled cabbage, crispy potatoes, dill oil and freshly squeezed lemon	www.straightwharffish.com @straightwharffish
Andrew Chadwick / The Chatham Bars Inn (Chatham, MA)	Flounder with seafood mousseline and kelp butter	www.chathambarsinn.com @chathambarsinn
Sasha Coleman / Comfort Kitchen (Dorchester, MA)	Cassava flounder croquettes with shito aioli	www.comfortkitchenbos.com @comfortkitchenbos
Will Gilson / Puritan Oyster Bar (Cambridge, MA)	Coconut and sesame crusted sole lettuce wraps with pickles, herbs and green curry aioli	www.puritancambridge.com @puritanoyster
William Kovel / Catalyst Restaurant (Cambridge, MA)	American Plaice Meunière, Braised leeks, Haricot vert, Sauce Grenobloise	www.catalystrestaurant.com @catalystrestaurant
Rodney Murillo / Davio’s Northern Italian Restaurant (Boston, Lynnfield, Foxborough, MA)	Crab-Stuffed Local Flounder – Fresh local flounder, crab meat, panko, creamy corn, lemon butter sauce	www.davios.com @daviosrestaurant
Andrea Pang / Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa, Sloane’s Tavern (Lenox, MA)	Flounder Meunière with Lobster Mash and Grilled Vegetable Medley (Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Red Onion)	www.miravalresorts.com @miravalberkshires @wyndhurstgolfandclub
Josh Riazi / The Black Whale (New Bedford, MA)	Baked Stuffed Sole: crab stuffing, lobster cream sauce, grilled asparagus, fingerling potatoes	www.theblackwhale.com @theblackwhale
Jeremy Sewall / Row 34 (Boston, Cambridge, MA)	Black Back Flounder: Lentil & rice pilaf, blue crab, tomato & caper butter	www.row34.com @row34
Robert Sisca / Bistro du Midi (Boston, MA)	Kombu Cured Fluke Crudo, hearts of palm, jalapeño, avocado, green gazpacho	www.bistrodumidi.com @bistrodumidi

Headshots and bios for the Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council can be found here.

Flounder by Any Other Name

In New England markets, several flounder species are commonly sold under names that include ‘sole’.

● Yellowtail flounder — also sold as Yellowtail sole

● Winter flounder — also called Blackback flounder or Lemon sole

● Witch flounder — also sold as Gray sole

● American plaice — also called Dab

● Summer flounder — commonly known as Fluke

Massachusetts flounder fisheries operate under federal, regional and state management measures intended to support sustainable fish populations and protect marine habitats. These measures include science-based annual catch limits, stock assessments, minimum-size requirements, gear restrictions, reporting requirements and fishing-area protections.

Choosing Massachusetts flounder also strengthens one of the state’s most important economic and cultural industries. Massachusetts’ seafood industry supports more than 172,000 jobs and generated an estimated $17.4 billion in economic activity based on the latest available NOAA data. In 2023, Massachusetts fishermen landed 156 million pounds of seafood valued at approximately $574 million at the dock.

The Flat Is Back campaign runs through September 30, 2026. Diners can follow participating chefs, find featured dishes and learn more about Massachusetts seafood at mass.gov/dmf and @massmarinefisheries.

Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs

Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs

 New initiative advances Anti-Hunger Task Force recommendation to maximize federal nutrition programs and connect more children with healthy food

BOSTON — Governor Healey today announced a new partnership with Project Bread to help more child care and afterschool programs access federal funding to provide healthy meals and snacks to kids across Massachusetts.

The partnership advances a recommendation from Governor Healey’s Anti-Hunger Task Force to increase participation in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The program provides funding to eligible child care and afterschool programs to help cover the cost of meals and snacks.

“No one should go hungry in Massachusetts, especially at a time when President Trump is making it harder for families to afford the food they need. We are going to keep doing everything to help people get the food and support they need,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our Anti-Hunger Task Force identified ways we can reach more kids and better use federal nutrition programs. This partnership with Project Bread is about putting that work into action and helping more child care and afterschool programs provide healthy meals to kids.” 

“Families rely on child care and afterschool programs every day, and we want to make sure those programs have the resources they need to support kids,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Project Bread has been a strong partner in the fight against hunger. By working together, we can help more programs access federal funding and make sure more kids have healthy food throughout their day.”

CACFP reimburses eligible programs for meals and snacks served to children in participating child care and afterschool programs and emergency shelters, as well as eligible adults in adult day care programs. Afterschool programs can use the funding to provide snacks or supper to children and teens alongside enrichment activities.

Increasing participation in CACFP was among the recommendations of the Governor’s Anti-Hunger Task Force. The Task Force called for more outreach in communities where participation is low and additional support for programs interested in participating.

“We know that some of the programs that could benefit most from federal nutrition resources can also face the greatest barriers to accessing them,” said Education Secretary Dr. Steve Zrike. “This partnership is an important part of our commitment to addressing those barriers and ensuring that children have the supports they need to thrive. By combining DESE’s expertise with Project Bread’s deep experience working directly with communities, we can help more programs provide nutritious food to the children they serve.”

Massachusetts has seen a smaller decline in overall CACFP participation than the national trend – 3 percent in Massachusetts compared with 6 percent nationally. But the number of suppers served through the program remains below pre-pandemic levels. Massachusetts programs served 1.2 million suppers in 2016, compared with nearly 760,000 in 2024.

As part of the partnership, Project Bread will work with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to identify barriers to participation and conduct outreach to eligible programs. Project Bread will also provide direct assistance to new and existing participants, including:

• Training and resources to strengthen meal service;
• Assistance developing nutritious and appealing menus within program budgets; and
• Support identifying and expanding infrastructure needed to successfully operate the program.
  
  

“Addressing gaps in children's access to food is crucial,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “We look forward to partnering with Project Bread on this community initiative to identify and break down barriers to access and to raise awareness of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.”

“Providing access to nutritious food is an essential part of high-quality programming for our youngest learners,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “We are excited to support this partnership that will help more child care programs connect with resources to provide healthy meals and snacks, while reducing barriers for providers and strengthening the supports available to children and families across Massachusetts.”

Project Bread brings extensive experience in community outreach and addressing food insecurity across Massachusetts. Through its work with DESE, the organization will connect eligible programs with information, technical assistance and other resources throughout the process of becoming a CACFP participant.

"All kids deserve reliable access to food, in and out of school. Project Bread is thrilled to expand our decades-long partnership with DESE to ensure more kids can access the meals they need to thrive through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Whether in the classroom, during the summer, or in daycares and afterschool programs, we are proud to work together to ensure no child in Massachusetts has to wonder where their next meal will come from,” said Project Bread President and CEO Erin McAleer.

The partnership is part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s broader work to address hunger and make sure Massachusetts residents can get the food and support they need. The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget signed by Governor Healey includes $338 million in investments to address hunger and strengthen food assistance programs.

Governor Healey has also made universal school meals permanent, strengthened outreach to help eligible residents access and maintain SNAP benefits, and worked closely with food banks, food pantries and community organizations across Massachusetts to respond to growing need. The administration continues to work with the Legislature, advocates, food banks and food pantries to strengthen food assistance and support families across the state.

Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger

 Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger

States call for close federal scrutiny of proposed NextEra-Dominion merger and potential impacts on costs, competition, and reliability

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources in New England and across the country. In New England, the combined company would own the region’s two remaining nuclear power plants that supply nearly a quarter of New England’s electricity. 

The states, through the New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE), are calling for careful federal review of the merger and its potential impacts on electricity costs, competition, and reliability.

“I have serious concerns about the impacts of the NextEra-Dominion merger on families and businesses that are already paying too much for energy,” said Governor Healey. “NextEra has a troubling record of driving up energy bills and preventing Massachusetts from building the energy infrastructure we need to power our communities. This merger would give this company tremendous leverage over our energy future. Federal regulators need to closely scrutinize what this would mean for customer bills, competition, and the reliability of our energy system. My administration will be intervening at the federal level to defend our communities from higher energy bills.”

In the joint statement, New England states called out both companies for past actions that drove up energy costs in the region. NextEra spent $20 million to block the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, delaying the project for years. The Maine Ethics Commission ultimately fined two opposition groups for failing to disclose NextEra’s financial backing. Further, a NextEra subsidiary was ordered to refund millions after charging ratepayers for a proposed transmission project that was never built. Additionally, Dominion Energy pressured Connecticut to enter into a long-term agreement after threatening to close Millstone Power Station.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Attorney General’s Office have both filed motions to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceeding overseeing the merger. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is working with NESCOE on next steps.

“On behalf of Massachusetts ratepayers, my office is closely reviewing this proposed merger and evaluating its potential impact on retail ratemaking, resource adequacy, and wholesale market operations,” said Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. “The size and scope of these companies' existing portfolios, along with their historical business practices, raise significant questions. My office intends to participate in the open FERC proceeding and continue to advocate before federal regulators to protect the interests of Massachusetts residents.”

2026 傅聰國際協奏曲賽 鄧浩霆冠軍 顏瑞生、蘇思羽雙亞軍

評審與得獎者合影。（周菊子攝）

（Boston Orange）中華表演藝術基金會8月19日宣佈，2026 傅聰國際協奏曲比賽冠軍為來自香港的鄧浩霆（Ho Ting Tang），獎金6000元，亞軍2名，分別為來自馬來西亞的顏瑞生（Sean Gan）和來自台灣的蘇思羽（Szuyu Su），各得獎金3000元。

中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵（右起）和余建寧等評委。（周菊子攝）

贏得冠軍的鄧浩霆，將於8月22日（週六）晚，在新英格蘭音樂學院音樂廳，由余建寧指揮的水星交響樂團（Mercury Orchestra）伴奏，做得獎演奏。

      3名冠亞軍，在獎金之外，還都贏得有額外補助，在2027年夏日音樂會系列中獨奏一場的機會。

評委主席余建寧（左）頒發冠軍獎給鄧浩霆 （中）。（周菊子攝）

中華表演藝術基金會今年的傅聰國際協奏曲比賽，所有報名者送交演奏視頻參賽，經第一輪的5名評委，包括新加坡國立大學楊秀桃音樂學院（Yong Siew Toh Conservatory）教授安寧，朗伊音樂學院（Longy School of Music）教授Gila Goldstein，蒙特婁大學教授Henry Kramer，德州奧斯汀大學教授Anton Nel，邁阿密大學弗羅斯特音樂學院（Frost School of Music）教授應天峰等人篩選出10名入圍半決賽者。

評委主席余建寧（左）頒發亞軍獎給蘇思羽（中）。（周菊子攝）

由於其中2名入圍者，一人因身體狀況，一人因簽證問題，未能到場，只有8人參加於8月15日晚舉行的半決賽。

評委主席余建寧（左）頒發亞軍獎給顏瑞生 （中）。（周菊子攝）

新英格蘭音樂學院展延教育鋼琴系主任Hitomi Koyama，教授Roberto Poli，新英格蘭音樂學院預校前主任Angel Ramon Rivera，卡耐基麥倫（Carnegie Mellon）大學教授Sergey Sehepkin，水星交響樂團指揮余建寧（Channing Yu）等決賽評審，聽完入圍半決賽者每人20分鐘獨奏，以及5到7分鐘的勃拉姆斯 B大調第二鋼琴協奏曲，作品83中管弦樂團片段演奏後，選出鄧浩霆，鹽瑞生，蘇思羽等3人進入8月16日的決賽。

中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵感謝張海琪協辦活動。（周菊子攝）

    中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵表示，舉辦比賽和音樂會，一直都不是件容易的事，幸而有黃炳鏐、熊楚萍夫婦，柯乃南的衛斯理汽車代理，譚氏文化基金會等熱心人士及機構的贊助支持，該會才得以持續為社區提供高品質的古典音樂演出。

奧運花式滑冰冠軍陳巍今秋入讀哈佛醫學院 白袍禮上遇冠軍前輩Tenley Albright

     （Boston Orange編譯）哈佛大學醫學院今年的「白袍禮」，出現二代美國花式滑冰奧運金牌同台傳承的歷史鏡頭。1956 年奧運金牌得主，現年 91 歲的Tenley Albright，以校友身份歡迎2022年贏得2面奧運金牌的陳巍（Nathan Chen）成為學弟。

        哈佛醫學院（Harvard Medical School, HMS）日前歡迎新生，舉行白袍典禮。現場迎來特別嘉賓——1956 年奧運金牌得主， 1961 年畢業於哈佛醫學院，現年 91 歲的阿爾布賴特（Tenley Albright）。她和陳巍同框，讓哈佛醫學院出現兩代體壇傳奇傳承的歷史經典畫面。 

    現年 22 歲的陳巍在 2022 年北京冬奧中奪得男子單人花式滑冰金牌，以及團體金牌。他在賽後受訪時把榮譽歸功於母親王賀蒂（Hetty Wang），直言如果不是母親從他還小時就不辭辛勞地開著「Prius」油電混合車，載他往返訓練的無怨無悔付出，他絕對不可能獲得今日的成就。 

    陳巍的滑冰生涯始於 3 歲，11 歲時他決定接受加州名教練阿魯圖尼揚（Rafael Arutunian）指導，母親也開始從鹽湖城（Salt Lake City）到加州箭頭湖（Lake Arrowhead）長期開車接送，並在無力支付教練費時充當他的教練。歷經 2018 年冬奧失利後，他最終在 2022 年北京冬奧長曲項目以 218.63 分刷新世界紀錄奪冠，還成為12年來贏得該項目奧運金牌的第一個美國人。現在他要在哈佛醫學院展開新人生。

MBTA 橘線 8/20~30 暫停行駛 Oak Grove 站至 Back Bay路段 9月更多路線變動

         （Boston Orange綜合編譯）麻州地鐵橘線（MBTA Orange Line）將於 8 月 20 日（週四）至 30 日大規模施工，暫停行駛 Oak Grove 站至 Back Bay 站的列車服務，以集中進行關鍵的軌道修繕與訊號系統升級，建議乘客出門前預留至少 70 分鐘的額外搭車時間。

        MBTA預估數萬名通勤族將受影響，為降低衝擊，在橘線停駛期間MBTA將提供多項免費替代交通工具：

• 免費接駁公車：往返於 Oak Grove 與 North Station 之間，並在 Oak Grove、Malden Center、Wellington 及 North Station 設有直達快車服務。

• 免費通勤鐵路（Commuter Rail）：乘客可免費搭乘 Haverhill 線往返 Oak Grove 與 North Station（途經 Malden Center）。

• 綠線加開班次：欲前往 Back Bay 站的乘客，可改搭綠線至 Copley 站下車，步行數分鐘即可抵達。停駛期間綠線將加開班次支援分流。

MBTA 指出，和利用夜間或僅在週末短暫停駛相比，採用連續多天全天候封閉方式施工，能大幅提高效率，降低營運成本。維修團隊將在這 11 天之內辦理換鋪鋼軌、維修軌枕、移設訊號架等核心工程，並同步完成車站深度清潔、月台升級與排水系統改善等附屬項目。

這是 MBTA 本月繼綠線之後的第二起重大服務調整，提醒乘客在出發前可至 mbta.com/PlannedWork、T-Alerts 通報系統或官方 X 帳號查詢最新即時班次資訊，以利提前規劃行程。

MBTA 將於 2026 年 9 月展開多項重大工程（包括 Ruggles 站改善、綠線訊號現代化、橋樑維修及軌道升級）。為提高施工效率，多條地鐵與通勤鐵路（Commuter Rail）將實施 連續多日或週末暫停服務，並提供免費接駁公車或替代方案。

地鐵路線調整 (Subway)

• 橘線 (Orange Line)

o 暫停時間：9 月 10 日 – 14 日（連續 5 天）

o 影響區間：Forest Hills ↔ Back Bay

o 替代方案：提供免費無障礙接駁公車。亦可利用 通勤鐵路（Forest Hills、Ruggles、Back Bay 與 South Station 間免費搭乘，車程約 10 分鐘）。

o 時間預算：預估額外增加 至少 30 分鐘 車程。

• 紅線 (Red Line - Ashmont 支線)

o 暫停時間：9 月 19 日 – 20 日（週末）

o 影響區間：JFK/UMass ↔ Ashmont

o 替代方案：提供免費接駁公車。Braintree 支線正常營運且班次加倍（7-8 分鐘一班）。

o 時間預算：預估額外增加 至少 30 分鐘 車程。

• 藍線 (Blue Line)

o 調整時間：9 月 26 日 – 27 日（週末）

o 影響區間：Revere Beach ↔ Wonderland 實施單軌雙向運行。

o 注意事項：Wonderland 所有列車均於出城月台上下車；Orient Heights 至 Wonderland 間班次改為約 14 分鐘一班。

• 綠線 (Green Line)

o 長期調整：Symphony 站封閉至 2029 年春季（E 支線列車過站不停，可改至 Northeastern Univ. 或 Prudential 站）。

o 跳站營運：

 C 支線 Brandon Hall 站即日起至 10 月 4 日過站不停。

 C 支線 Dean Road 站（進城方向）9 月 14 日 – 10 月 9 日過站不停。

o 大範圍暫停：

 時間：9 月 19–20 日（週末）及 9 月 26 日–10 月 4 日（連續 9 天）。

 影響：B、C、D、E 各支線市中心段暫停服務。

 替代方案：提供接駁公車至 Back Bay 站，乘客可於 Back Bay 轉乘橘線前往市中心/North Station；Kenmore 站及以西路段免收車資； Route 39 公車免費並加開班次。

通勤鐵路調整 (Commuter Rail)

• Framingham/Worcester 線：9 月 19–20 日（週末）Framingham ↔ South Station 停駛，提供 4 條路線的免費接駁公車（注意：Wellesley Farms 與 Lansdowne 不設接駁站）。

• Needham 線：9 月 18 日晚間 11 點起至 9 月 20 日全線停駛。無接駁公車，請改搭 35、36、37、59 號市區公車轉乘地鐵。

• New Bedford/Fall River、Greenbush、Kingston 線：9 月 19–20 日（週末）South Station ↔ Braintree 停駛，請利用紅線地鐵替代。

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大波士頓底定慶祝雙十活動 10/3遊行、升旗 9/7十鼓擊樂團來表演

紐英崙僑胞籌備慶祝雙十。（周菊子攝）

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 大波士頓地區8月16日在紐英崙中華公所敲響慶祝雙十鐘聲，數十名僑團代表和經文處、僑教中心攜手商定10項慶祝活動，訂10月3日遊行及升旗，9月5日及7日先後在羅德島州和波士頓安排「十鼓擊樂團」演出。

新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄發言。（周菊子攝）

        這場「115年紐英崙僑界慶祝雙十國慶籌備會議」，由波士頓僑務委員郭競儒、陳仕維主持，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖，代表波士頓經文處的黃耀良組長列席，7月6 日新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄擔任司儀。

        根據籌備會議的安排，大波士頓地區慶祝中華民國115年國慶的活動，分雙十國慶文化訪問團和雙十慶祝系列2部份。

波士頓經文處黃耀良組長說明國慶酒會訂10/5舉辦。

        預定從9月2日至27日在美東巡迴7個城市，由十鼓擊樂團擔綱演出的「115年雙十國慶文化訪問團（美東團）」，將於9月5日上午11點15分，先到羅德島州，為羅德島華人協會在該州普塔基市節慶碼頭的2026羅德島州龍舟賽暨台灣日演出，再於9月7日下午3點至4點半，到波士頓市華埠的昆士中學（Josiah Quincy Upper School）演出。

波士頓僑務委員郭競儒用國語報告雙十國慶活動安排。

        新英格蘭中文學校協會會長馮文鸞表示，這場表演定名為「台灣躍動 （Taiwan Plus）」，很幸運的有紐英崙中華總會及璞石中華文化工作室協同辦理，已印製海報和票券，貴賓席每張50元。

波士頓僑務委員陳仕維用廣東話報告雙十國慶活動安排。

        紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖表示，大波士頓姓氏宗親等僑團十分支持，已有不少僑團承諾購票、贊助，要讓宗親及會員有機會欣賞專輯曾入圍美國葛萊美獎，獨立音樂講，奪得過倫敦設計金獎在，國際間備受好評的台灣傳統打擊樂團表演。

        大波士頓華埠街頭的慶祝雙十氣氛，將從9月15日，紐英崙中華總會在華埠主要街道掛出青天白日滿地紅國旗開始。

紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖協辦雙十國慶文化訪問團。

        雙十國慶的重頭戲，則是10月3日的遊行、升旗及文化表演，照例將於這天早上10點半，在華埠牌樓集合，11點出發遊行，12點在波士頓市政府廣場升旗。

        10月3日這天的下午5點，將由中華總會和波士頓榮光會承辦在帝苑大酒樓舉行的國慶餐會。同日在紐英崙中華公所還將舉行第五屆雙十國慶盃乒乓球賽。

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝。

波士頓經文處黃耀良組長當天代表因故未能出席的廖朝宏處長報告。他先代表經文處感謝僑胞們的多年支持，接著說明經文處舉辦的國慶酒會，今年將和去年一樣在海港區的波士頓洲際酒店（InterContinental Boston）舉行，6點入場。由於經文處近期或有人事變動，僑胞們對相關事務有任何疑問，可以找他商量。

新英格蘭中文學校協會會長馮文鸞報告承辦雙十國慶文化訪問團概況。

其他的雙十慶祝活動，還有第八屆波士頓臺灣影展，以及書畫攝影展。

波士頓臺灣影展協會共會長蔡景全報告，今年的台灣影展將從9月10日至21日，在波士頓美術博物館（MFA），庫里吉角戲院（Coolidge Corner），尚莫維爾（Somerville）戲院，以及布瑞托（Brattle）戲院等4個不同市鎮的電影院放映共10部影片，其中包括侯孝賢40年前執導的經典名片「戀戀風塵」。9月22日至10月11日再轉往Giloo線上平台放映。

自我介紹時，黃周麗桃這天頂戴頭銜之多，讓場中眾人哇然出聲。

        訂10月4日至11日舉行的慶祝雙十紐英崙地區書畫攝影展，在主要承辦人波士頓中華書法會會長黃周麗桃的陳請，中華公所主席雷國輝首肯下，將改在中華公所會議廳舉行。

波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭（右）喜見舊友許炳煌（左）。

        雙十國慶廣告部分，仍由國民黨波士頓分部和紐英崙中華總會攜手承辦，波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭和紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖和出席僑胞代表商議後，決定團體收費70元，個人祝賀仍為30元。

        波士頓僑務委員陳仕維和僑教中心主任康雅雄還在會中提醒道，在這雙十國慶期間，9月19日傍晚，在華埠牌樓旁，還將有香味四溢，誘人垂涎的「第五屆波士頓台灣夜市」。

雙十國慶籌備會中的年輕面貌，左起中華專協副會長蕭育舜，紐英崙玉山科協副會長
盧彥君，波克萊台灣商會會長陳冠中，波士頓台灣影展協會共會長蔡景全，
中華民俗藝術工作坊負責人蕭靖影。（周菊子攝）

        今年的這場雙十國慶籌備會，慶祝活動與往年大致相同，倒是出席僑團代表中有不少新人，包括璞石中華文化工作室會長黃明嘉，新英格蘭中文學校協會副會長許淑英，波克萊台灣商會新屆會長陳冠中，紐英崙中華專業人員協會副會長蕭育舜，波士頓世衛協進會共會長李孟潔，北美醫師協會侯全益。最年輕的出席代表則是年僅26歲的波士頓台灣影展協會會長蔡景全。

波士頓華商會副會長陳文珊。（周菊子攝）

        會末，新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄請僑團代表自我介紹時，出席眾人不但增加了彼此認識，還發現原來僑團中許多人同時“頭戴多頂帽子”。第一個做自我介紹的是中華書法會會長黃周麗桃，她笑說自己代表黃氏宗親會，至德三德公所，中華書法會，紐英崙養生舞協會，元極舞聯誼會，美國華裔退伍軍人會時，引發現場一片“哇”聲。紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝還追加介紹，黃周麗桃的女兒黃瑞瑜，日前才剛宣誓就任波士頓市地方法院法官，為麻州又添一名華裔法官。（所有圖片周菊子攝）

波士頓榮光會理事長鄭增壽。

全美亞裔婦女會創辦人黎雯。

牛頓台灣日籌備委員會委員吳杏玫。

波士頓世衛協進會共會長李孟潔。

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會前會長許炳煌。

大陳同鄉會新任會長陳愛蓮。

波克萊台灣商會新任會長陳冠中報告，9/12將舉辦已有1300人報名參加的
紅襪隊芬衛球場「台灣大集結』。

紐英崙中華專業人員協會副會長蕭育舜。

北美醫師協會侯全益。

僑胞出席雙十國慶籌備會。

余麗媖說明雙十國慶文化訪問團將有僑團贊助。

康雅雄主持大波士頓雙十國慶籌備會。

CITY OF BOSTON ELECTION DEPARTMENT ISSUES REMINDERS AHEAD OF STATE PRIMARY, ISSUES CALL FOR POLL WORKERS

CITY OF BOSTON ELECTION DEPARTMENT ISSUES REMINDERS AHEAD OF STATE PRIMARY, ISSUES CALL FOR POLL WORKERS Early voting will take place at sites throughout the city starting Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28

BOSTON - Monday, August 17, 2026 -  The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This election will determine the candidates on the ballot in the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 3. Poll Worker Recruitment The Election Department is recruiting poll workers for the upcoming State Primary on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Poll workers are paid a stipend ranging from $160-200 in addition to payment for required training. Being a poll worker is a meaningful way to give back, participate in democracy, and help neighbors vote in elections. Residents can request to be assigned a location close to their home. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged.  Residents can apply or get more information at boston.gov/pollworkers, by emailing the Election Department at pollworkers@boston.gov, or by calling 617-635-0905. Voter Registration The voter registration deadline for the State Primary on September 1 is Saturday, August 22, 2026. Voters may register: In person: At the Boston Election Department, 1 City Hall Square, Room 241, Boston, MA 02201, by Saturday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. Online: At voteinma.com by Saturday, August 22, 11:59 p.m. By mail: Registration forms must be postmarked by August 22 In-Person Early Voting In-person early voting will run from Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28. Registered Boston voters can vote at any early voting location. Boston City Hall will serve as the primary early voting site, with voting on: Monday, August 24, Wednesday, August 26, and Friday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25 and Thursday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Voters are encouraged to enter Boston City Hall using the North side entrance on Congress Street (across from the Haymarket T-Station). Additional early voting locations are available in neighborhoods throughout the city on the following dates: Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Tuesday, August 25, and Thursday, August 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  All early voting sites are equipped with electronic poll books for voter check-in. Early voting locations will be well-staffed with poll workers and interpreters. All sites are fully accessible to voters with disabilities. Vote By Mail Application The vote by mail application deadline is Tuesday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. Voters may apply for a vote by mail ballot through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website, by visiting the Election Department in room 241 at City Hall, or by mailing an application. Voters should not place applications in ballot drop boxes as this will delay processing. Voters can track vote-by-mail or absentee ballot at trackmyballotma.com. Accessible Voting The Accessible Electronic Voting System allows voters who are unable to independently read, write, hold, or physically manipulate or mark ballots to submit their ballot via a secure electronic delivery system. Voters who qualify for an Accessible Electronic Ballot may apply online. The deadline to apply for an accessible ballot is Tuesday, August 25, at 5:00 p.m. To get access to the electronic ballot, voters will need to provide their email address. Poll Pads Electronic Check-in Poll Pads will be used to check-in voters at each Early Voting location. The voting process for voters remains the same: voters will check in with a poll worker, receive a paper ballot and envelope, mark their vote, seal it in the envelope, and return it to be counted on Election Day or processed in advance at an authorized facility. Central Tabulation On Monday, August 24, the City of Boston will begin processing mail-in and in-person early voting ballots cast in the State Primary for all 275 precincts. Ballots will be removed from their envelopes and fed into a tabulator at Boston City Hall, One City Hall Square, Room 801, Boston, MA 02201.  Only ballots received prior to Friday, August 28, 2026, will be removed and deposited in Room 801. Advance Processing Schedule Ballot removal and processing will occur daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning on Monday, August 24 through Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with processing beginning at 7:00 a.m. on September 1 (if necessary) and continuing until all ballots have been processed. All ballots advance processed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, will be centrally tabulated. All other ballots received by 2:00 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) will be delivered to their respective precinct for processing. Ballots received after 2:00 p.m. on Election Day will be processed after the close of polls at 8:00 p.m., once the voter lists from each precinct have been received by the Election Department. The list of precincts to be processed can be found on the public notice.