Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $12.8 Million for Housing, Economic Opportunity and Development

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $12.8 Million for Housing, Economic Opportunity and Development  

Tax credits will provide flexible funding to 52 community-based organizations advancing housing, neighborhood investment and economic mobility 

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today announced $12.8 million in Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) to 52 Community Development Corporations and Support Organizations across Massachusetts. These awards will support local nonprofit organizations as they advance affordable housing development and preservation, strengthen neighborhood-based programs, and expand economic opportunity in communities across the state. 

The CITC program provides a 50 percent refundable state tax credit that incentives donors to contribute funds to Community Development Corporations and support organizations. Since its creation in 2012, the program has been an important source of flexible funding for community-based organizations supporting affordable housing development and preservation, community planning, economic development, homeownership assistance, financial education, foreclosure prevention and workforce development. The Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in 2024, expanded the program and established a permanent funding source for CITC. 

“We are focused on building more housing and lowering costs across Massachusetts. Communities know best what they need to grow and succeed, and the CITC program gives them the resources they need to deliver,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These investments will help build more housing, support small businesses and strengthen neighborhoods across Massachusetts. We’re proud to partner with all 52 communities receiving awards to create opportunity and make our state more affordable.”  

“Community Development Corporations are trusted partners that bring people together to solve local challenges and create lasting opportunity,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These tax credits unlock private investment and give organizations the flexibility to expand housing, support families and grow local economies. This is how we make sure every region of Massachusetts has an opportunity to thrive.”  

“These awards are about trusting communities to lead and giving them the resources to get results,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana B. Matias. “Across Massachusetts, Community Development Corporations and support organizations are building housing, strengthening families and expanding opportunity block by block. CITC helps turn local vision into real progress, creating more homes, stronger neighborhoods and a brighter future for residents across our state.” 

The CITC program is designed to enable local residents and stakeholders to work with and through Community Development Corporations to partner with nonprofit, public and private entities to improve economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households and other residents in urban, rural and suburban communities across the state. Community partners do this through Community Investment Plans that guide programs, policies and activities tailored to local needs. 

A full list of awardees is below. 

• African Community Economic Development of New England (ACEDONE): $150,000 
• Allston Brighton CDC: $200,000 
• Amherst Community Land Trust: $375,000 
• Asian CDC: $160,000 
• Boston Neighborhood Community Land Trust: $180,000 
• Chinatown Community Land Trust: $100,000 
• Coalition for a Better Acre: $75,000 
• Codman Square NDC: $225,000 
• Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire: $225,000 
• Community Development Partnership: $375,000 
• Community Teamwork, Inc.: $375,000 
• Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC): $300,000 
• Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation: $250,000 
• Fenway Forward: $300,000 
• Franklin County CDC: $250,000 
• Groundwork Lawrence: $225,000 
• Harborlight Homes: $375,000 
• Hilltown CDC: $300,000 
• Homeowner’s Rehab Inc.: $125,000 
• Housing Assistance Corporation: $375,000 
• Housing Corporation of Arlington: $300,000 
• Housing Nantucket: $375,000 
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA): $300,000 
• Island Housing Trust: $375,000 
• Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation: $75,000 
• Just A Start: $375,000 
• Latino Support Network: $100,000 
• Lawrence Community Works: $375,000 
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation: $300,000 
• Madison Park Development Corporation: $200,000 
• Main South CDC: $100,000 
• Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC): $120,000 
• Nectar Community Investments: $375,000 
• Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH): $150,000 
• NeighborWorks Housing Solutions: $375,000 
• NewVue Communities: $375,000 
• North Shore CDC: $275,000 
• Nuestra Comunidad: $150,000 
• OneHolyoke CDC: $150,000 
• Somerville Community Corporation: $200,000 
• South Boston NDC: $50,000 
• South Middlesex Opportunity Council: $375,000 
• Southeast Asian Coalition of Massachusetts: $150,000 
• The Neighborhood Developers: $375,000 
• Urban Edge: $375,000 
• Valley Community Development: $200,000 
• WATCH CDC: $375,000 
• Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE): $100,000 
• Way Finders: $250,000 
• Wellspring Cooperative: $375,000 
• Worcester Common Ground: $75,000 
• Worcester Community Housing Resources Inc.: $100,000 

 The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC), created by Governor Healey in 2023, is working to create more homes and lowering costs across Massachusetts. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has made lowering costs and expanding housing a top priority, advancing the most significant housing investment in state history through the Affordable Homes Act. 

The administration has released A Home for Everyone, the state’s first comprehensive housing plan, launched the Momentum Fund and the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative, expanded opportunities for accessory dwelling units, strengthened tools for Seasonal Communities and accelerated implementation of multi-family zoning for MBTA Communities. 

張武修出席塔芙茨，哈佛會議 分享台灣AI醫療應用和健康識能計劃

         

科技組組長蔡孟勳（左二）協助安排張武修教授（左三）到塔芙茨大學醫學院和
哈佛大學公衛學院演講，（圖由科技組提供）

(Boston Orange)前監察委員張武修教授4月21日應塔芙茨（Tufts）大學醫學院和哈佛大學公共衛生學院之邀抵波士頓，分享台灣在醫療衛生保健體系上應用AI的具體經驗與專長，交流如何推動全球健康識能計劃做法。

目前彰濱秀傳醫院擔任榮譽副院長暨國際事務部部長的張修武，此行由波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳接洽，安排，旨在分享台灣醫療經驗並推動與美東頂尖學術機構的長期合作。

21日上午，張武修教授在塔芙茨大學醫學院全球衛生中心的「AI與全球衛生（AI and Global Health）」會議中，分享了台灣將AI應用於醫療衛生保健體系的具體經驗與專長。

同日下午，他在哈佛大學陳曾熙公共衛生學院（Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health）全球衛生中心，和研究健康識能逾30年的哈佛教授Rima Rudd教授對談「我們對健康識能演進中的理解（Our Evolving Understanding of Health Literacy）」，討論如何推動全球健康識能計劃，克服新挑戰，並就有效解決方案交換意見。

張武修目前擔任台灣健康識能與傳播學會理事長，也是秀傳醫療體系的健康識能計劃主持人。他過去曾與石曜堂、蔡明哲等專家於2013年共同推動亞洲健康識能學會（AHLAA），並於2016年規劃成立全球健康識能學會（IHLA），持續於國內外推動健康識能與醫療、社福、勞工保護及環保的結合。

張武修此行除了宣揚台灣醫療衛生近年成就，也積極規劃未來與美東長春藤盟校及醫療機構建立深層合作關係。

亨廷頓劇院 5/7-6/7搬演現代版「伊底帕斯王」

Oedipus el Rey海報。

            （Boston Orange編譯）亨亭頓劇院（The Huntington）將於 5 月 7 日至 6 月 7 日，在波士頓南端Calderwood Pavilion 劇院演出現代改編版「伊底帕斯王（Oedipus el Rey）」，把古希臘悲劇轉移至現代洛杉磯，透過「奇卡諾（Chicano）」文化視角探討個人在命運與社會體制之間如何掙扎。

「伊底帕斯王」是曾獲麥克阿瑟「天才獎」的路易斯·阿法羅（Luis Alfaro）所編著名戲劇「希臘三部曲（Greek Trilogy）」中，改編自索福克勒斯「伊底帕斯王（Oedipus Rex）」一劇的「Oedipus el Rey」。

演員。

在「伊底帕斯王」中，阿法羅將古代「不可抗拒的神諭」置換為現代的「監獄工業複合體（Prison Industrial Complex）」，這司法體制與社會歧視織成的網絡，使奇卡諾與拉丁裔移民在尋求自我改造的過程中，面臨社會制度與環境限制等挑戰，「注定失敗」的殘酷命運。

這齣劇由杭亭頓藝術總監羅蕾塔·葛雷科（Loretta Greco）執導，不僅是阿法羅作品自 1990 年代後首次回到波士頓舞台，更是編劇與導演2人在 2010 年做世界首演 16 年後的再度聯手。葛雷科強調，此版本專為波士頓觀眾打造，旨在呈現奇卡諾文化獨有的生命神采，並也揭示人們應迅速關注在當代社會體制中，有一群人面對現實命運掙扎

背景百科：

何謂「奇卡諾」（Chicano）：這是一個具有高度身份認同感的稱呼，特指居住在美國的墨西哥裔。該文化強調家族忠誠，融合了宗教信仰與街頭活力，也反映著受困於城市貧窮與體制壓迫的社會現狀。

這齣劇的主要演員有： Juan Arturo 飾演伊底帕斯；Gabe Martínez 飾演萊厄斯（Laius）；Melisa Soledad Pereyra 飾演約卡斯塔（Jocasta）及斯芬克斯。其他卡司包括 Jaime José Hernández、Victor Almanzar 及 Javier David。

設計陣容 包含 Hana S. Kim（舞台與投影）、Alex Jaeger（服裝）、Reza Behjat（燈光）及 Jake Rodriguez（音效與原創音樂）。

「伊底帕斯王」的演出地點在 Calderwood Pavilion (527 Tremont St, Boston)， 門票 29 美元起，另設有學生、軍人及 40 歲以下青年（HYPE）專屬優惠。

 6 月份設有開放式字幕（6/2）、ASL 手語翻譯（6/5）及口述影像（6/6）專場。

劇院還安排多場人文論壇，並於 5 月 11 日在 Coolidge Corner Theatre 舉辦「階段與銀幕」座談會，邀請專家學者共同探討戲劇改編與社會倡議的連結。

亨廷頓劇院訂5/11辦年度籌款宴 預演Adia & Clora Snatch Joy片段

(Boston Orange)亨廷頓劇院（The Huntington）將於 5 月 11 日（週一），在 SoWa Power Station 舉辦「聚光嘉年華（Spotlight Gala）」年度籌款會，頒獎表揚對波士頓藝術界及該劇院有卓越貢獻的劇作家 Mfoniso Udofia、亨廷頓劇院理事 Karen Holmes Ward，以及 Nancy 和 Edward Roberts 家族。

會中將頒發「溫伯利獎（Wimberly Award）」給2名對劇院及劇場界影響深遠的人士，分別是曾屢獲殊榮，創作了透過跨世代敘事連結波士頓社群這「烏弗特家族九部曲（Ufot Family Cycle）」的劇作家 Mfoniso Udofia ，以及曾任 WCVB 公共事務與社區服務總監的亨廷頓劇院理事Karen Holmes Ward。

大會還將頒發「安可獎（Encore Award）」給Nancy 與 Edward Roberts 家族，以表彰他們對劇院的服務貢獻。

亨廷頓劇院安排的活動流程是，下午 5:30 以雞尾酒會揭開序幕，隨後舉行拍賣會及「資助一個班級（Sponsor a Class）」募款活動。當晚亮點包含東尼獎提名演員 Emily Skinner 帶來的精彩表演，以及 Mfoniso Udofia 作品「Adia & Clora Snatch Joy」全球首演的預演片段。WCVB Channel 5 記者 Danae Bucci 將擔任主持，劇院理事 Linda Bukata Aiello、Veronica Wiseman 及相關顧問為共主席。

亨廷頓劇院董事會主席 Randy Peeler 

表示，這一盛會將不僅是創意社群的慶典，更是籌募支持劇院教育項目經費的重要來源。入場券價格由 1,500 美元起，贊助方案由 5,000 美元起，針對青年贊助者的票價則為 300 美元起。所有募得款項將直接挹注於亨廷頓劇院的藝術創作與社區教育計畫。

亨廷頓劇院為波士頓領先的專業劇院公司，目前已成立 44 年。劇院正推動一項願景計畫，包括預計於2027 年秋季啟用的東翼擴建工程（East Wing expansion），持續深耕跨世代情感連結與藝術創新。

波士頓市政府今年計畫重舖45英里道路 建1800個標準坡道

        （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）今（ 22 ）日宣佈，啟動本年度街道施工季，以提升基礎設施狀態、街道安全性及無障礙環境為核心，計畫重舖45 英里道路，建造近 1,800 座符合《美國殘障法案》（ADA）標準的坡道。

代理街道長尼克·高夫（Nick Gove）指出，本季重點在於有效協調工程以降低對居民的影響。根據市府數據，過去三年工務與交通部門把 73% 的資本預算用在維修道路、行人路及橋樑。波士頓市政府在過去四年內，累計重鋪超過 105 英里路面並填補逾 27,000 個坑洞。

波士頓市府本年度的重大重建項目清單如下：

Mattapan 區（Cummins Highway）： 全面重建並升級電力管線，預計今年夏末完工。

Fort Point 社區（A、Congress、Sleeper Street）： 重建街道、拓寬行人路並增設保護式單車道。

South End 區（Harrison Ave）： 增設單向分隔單車道，同時移除現有混凝土中央分隔島。

Roxbury 區： 於 Ellis 小學周邊增設交通寧靜化設施；Lower Roxbury 則利用 ARPA 資金設置抬高式斑馬線與行人島。

Charlestown 區（Lost Village）： 執行路口重建與號誌設備現代化。

波士頓市政府將配合夏季活動，針對市中心區域，重鋪大西洋道（ Atlantic Avenue ）與 州街（State Street），並在國會街（ Congress Street） 等單車設施安裝永久性現澆混凝土分隔島。

波士頓市政府目前正在做安德魯廣場（Andrew Square）、木道（Wood Avenue ）等地後續計畫的社區諮詢，居民可透過市府官網查詢詳細施工排程。

麻疹患者4/14在羅根機場過境麻州. 波士頓公衛局籲可能接觸者接種疫苗

         （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓公共衛生委員會（BPHC）與麻州公共衛生部（DPH）今（ 22） 日證實，一名麻疹感染者 4 月 14 日凌晨在洛根機場（Logan Airport）C 航廈入境。有關單位正全力追蹤潛在接觸者，目前波士頓境內無其他已知暴露點，麻州居民確診數維持 2 例

        BPHC指出，該患者搭乘捷藍航空（Blue Jet） 470 號的傍晚8點54分班機，從佛羅里達州Ft. Lauderdale出發，抵達麻州後搭乘私家車前往他州。

任何在 4 月 14 日凌晨 12:00 至 2:30 期間在羅根機場C航廈停留過的人，都有可能被感染，凡是未曾接種疫苗者應立即聯繫醫師，應立即做為期 21 天的症狀監測，並在 5 月 5 日前避免進入學校、職場等公共場所。

BPHC局長 Bisola Ojikutu 博士強調，MMR 疫苗預防效果達 97%，是對抗此高度傳染性病毒的最佳工具。目前薩福克郡兒童接種率為 94%，已接種者感染風險較低。麻疹初期症狀包括高燒、咳嗽及紅疹，可透過空氣或表面接觸傳播。

BPHC 呼籲免疫狀態不明者應補種疫苗。若醫護人員懷疑病例，應立即通報 DPH（617-983-6800）以獲取檢測指導。詳情可參閱 boston.gov/measles。

BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION REPORTS PERSON WITH MEASLES PASSED THROUGH LOGAN AIRPORT  

Unvaccinated individuals should contact their healthcare provider and monitor for symptoms  

  

BOSTON – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Terminal C at Logan Airport shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 14. The individual traveled to Boston on JetBlue Airways flight 470, which departed from Ft. Lauderdale Florida, at 8:54 PM on Monday, April 13. BPHC and DPH are working with local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed. Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Unvaccinated exposed individuals also need to avoid public places (e.g. school, work, public transit, stores) and monitor for symptoms for 21 days (through May 5, 2026).   

 

Measles vaccination is up to 97% effective in preventing measles and protecting against severe disease. In Suffolk County, 94% of children have been fully vaccinated against measles, according to DPH data. Vaccinated individuals are at low risk for contracting measles.  

 

Any individuals who spent time in Boston Logan Airport Terminal C between 12:00 AM and 2:30 AM on April 14 may have been exposed to measles. The infected individual left Logan Airport in a privately owned vehicle and traveled out of state. There are no other known exposure points in Boston at this time.  The number of confirmed measles cases in Massachusetts residents this year remains unchanged at two.  

 

“This case of measles underscores the continued importance of obtaining the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles infection and also protects against mumps and rubella. This vaccine is the best tool we have to protect ourselves and our communities from serious illness,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston. “Children should receive the vaccine at 12-15 months of age and again before kindergarten to ensure strong immunity.  It is never too late for children or adults to get the measles vaccine and for the vaccine to be effective, even if they are past the age recommended by doctors. As measles cases continue to surge across our country, we should all ensure that we are vaccinated to prevent spread and serious illness.”   

 

Measles is a highly contagious virus that begins with flu-like symptoms, including cough, high fever, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body. Measles easily spreads when someone with measles breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can also spread if people touch surfaces or items with the virus within 2 hours after the infected person was in the area. Measles infection can occur 7-21 days after direct or indirect contact with another person with measles.   

 

The Boston Public Health Commission routinely and actively prepares for measles exposure in Boston. Ongoing work includes working with schools to make sure children are vaccinated, partnering with hospitals and health care providers, and maintaining updated operational plans in case of exposure. BPHC also has highly skilled nurses who have experience providing case monitoring and contract tracing for measles.  

 

BPHC and DPH urge all those who do not know their measles immunization status to get vaccinated with at least one dose of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. For the latest information and guidance, visit boston.gov/measles. Healthcare providers who suspect measles should call their local health department or Massachusetts DPH at 617-983-6800 immediately for recommendations and testing guidance.  

Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans

Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans 

 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is today responding to new data showing how President Donald Trump has abandoned veterans in Massachusetts and across the country. A new analysis by the Boston Globe found that the Veterans Health Administration lost 855 workers in Massachusetts last year, with a net loss of 264 full-time positions statewide. Those who departed were primarily front-line clinicians, including nurses, psychologists and medical support assistants, and these losses are compounded by years of workforce shortages in the agency.  

The exodus of staff was spearheaded by President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As a result, it is now harder for veterans to access the care and treatment they need, as they face longer wait times and are often forced to pursue more expensive care outside of the VA network. 

"We’ve talked for a year now about how Donald Trump has abandoned our veterans. It started with Elon Musk and the DOGE layoffs and has continued with catastrophic cuts to health care and services” said Governor Maura Healey. “The incredibly sad reality is that President Trump’s cuts have left veterans with fewer doctors and nurses to care for them, longer wait times and delayed care. In contrast, in Massachusetts, we’ve transformed our veterans homes in Chelsea and Holyoke and doubled down on support for veterans and military families, with a focus on stable staffing and quality care. We’ve also prioritized housing through our End Veteran Homelessness campaign and enacted nation-leading benefits through our HERO Act." 

“In my first 60 days as Secretary, I have traveled across Massachusetts, meeting with veterans, families, and providers and visiting VA facilities in Providence and West Roxbury. In those visits and conversations, I have heard directly about the importance of timely, high-quality care,” said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick. “Health care depends on access, timeliness and trust, and staffing levels play a key role in all three. When there are fewer frontline staff, it can mean longer wait times, added pressure on providers, and delays in care for veterans. We remain focused on ensuring the system veterans rely on is strong, stable, and responsive, and on supporting veterans and families who may be affected.” 

In contrast, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has made historic investments to strengthen services, improve care, and rebuild trust with the veteran community across Massachusetts. 

Over the past three years, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has: 

• Transformed the Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, achieving full state and federal licensure, strengthening leadership, and improving quality of care.
• Increased staffing, implemented modern electronic medical records systems, and established new quality improvement programs to ensure better outcomes for veterans.
• Secured historic funding for the Veterans Homes, including unprecedented investments to support long-term sustainability and high-quality care.
• Launched the End Veteran Homelessness initiative, making the largest dedicated investment in state history to connect veterans with stable housing.
• Funded the construction for dozens of affordable units dedicated to veterans through partnerships with MassHousing.
• Enacted the HERO Act, delivering nation-leading benefits for veterans and military families, including expanded financial support and access to services  

• Launched the Massachusetts Veteran Ready Business program, certifying employers committed to hiring veterans and connecting them to job fairs, hiring resources, and employment opportunities.
• Provided landmark grants to veteran community organizations, supporting mental health peer support and suicide prevention programs statewide.
• Expanded the Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE) program, strengthening peer outreach and ensuring equitable access to support across all regions of the state.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration remains committed to ensuring that every veteran in Massachusetts has access to the care, support, and opportunities they deserve. 

朱宸佐和謝英哲為哈佛學子闡述AI產業策略和社會企業創新

「關於台灣我想聊」講座，哈佛台灣學生會會長沈子耕（中）和講者謝英哲（右三），
朱宸佐（左三），以及嘉賓，波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳（右一），
僑教中心主任高家富合影。（周菊子攝）

         （Boston Orange周菊子麻州劍橋市報導）哈佛台灣學生會（HTSA）的「關於台灣我想聊」系列座談，日前邀請現於哈佛甘迺迪學院研究的朱宸佐與謝英哲兩位學者，分別針對全球供應鏈重組與台灣社會企業的永續發展做深度分享。

哈佛台灣學生會會長沈子耕（右二）和講者朱宸佐（右一），謝英哲（左一）。
（周菊子攝）

         朱宸佐曾任夏普與鴻準法務長，具備深厚的法務與產業實戰經驗。他指出，台灣科技業的核心競爭力在於高度紀律的工程師文化與完整的產業聚落，這使得台灣的製造業地位難以撼動。

沈子耕（左）介紹朱宸佐的講題。（周菊子攝）

        朱宸佐的講題是「美國製造下的台灣AI供應鍊策略及核心技術保護」。他認為台積電來美設廠是因應美國商機的策略布局，建議台灣廠商應善用政府「一站式服務」經驗，克服美國高昂的勞工與折舊成本。廠商再評估是否進軍美國時，應衡量是否符合高毛利、高度自動化、具上下游配套、及過半營收來自美國等這4個必要條件。目前亞利桑那州和德州具備吸引台灣廠商的最大優勢。

朱宸佐強調，台灣在扶持廠商向美國及世界擴展時，當然也要注意建立全球競爭保護網，包括透過《營業秘密法》與《國家安全法》來嚴密保護 32 項關鍵核心技術，並藉由雙向交流，吸引無人機、無人船等美國軍工業進入台灣。

謝英哲研究台灣社會創新發展。（周菊子攝）

清大特聘教授謝英哲擁有跨學科背景，長期深耕社會企業生態。他分享了如何透過制度設計，讓企業營利與社會責任（CSR）達成雙贏。

謝英哲的講題是「台灣社會創新的發展與未來」。他以「眾社會企業」為例，說明企業聘請身障人士擔任顧問，不僅優化了無障礙空間，更讓弱勢群體轉化為價值提供者。

朱宸佐指出「星際之門』計畫在美國的五大數據中心坐落地點。（周菊子攝）

DOMI 綠然案例，則是推動電子帳單節省經費，並將其投入能源改善，達成環保、互助與減費目標。

信義公益基金會和新移民與銀髮族互動，既滿足了社會實際需求，也為信義房屋集團的企業形象加分。

朱宸佐闡述亞洲模式的政府驅動產業園區。

謝英哲直言，當前大企業評選社會創新標案時，已從傳統慈善捐助轉向社會投資報酬率（SROI），核心標準落在「創新故事」、「社會影響力」及「持續力」，企業基金會是被低估了的社會橋樑。

活動當天，波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳及僑教中心主任高家富亦蒞臨現場，與講者及現場哈佛學子互動。

朱宸佐談及台美關稅貿易談判的影響。

謝英哲用5個小故事來闡述社會創新發展。（周菊子攝）

謝英哲展示他為哈佛商業評論撰寫的社企三部曲。

FIFA世界盃足球賽波士頓粉絲嘉年華免費看球 入場上限每日5000人

波士頓市長吳弭和州政府政要，Boston Soccer 26執行長萊恩德（Mike Loynd）
等人說明FIFA世界杯足球賽粉絲嘉年華安排。

         （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）與州政府官員4月21日在市政府廣場（City Hall Plaza）宣佈，為期 16 天的FIFA世界盃球迷嘉年華（FanFest），訂 6 月 12 日至 6 月 27 日，在市政府廣場舉行，讓無法親自到福克斯堡（Foxborough）球場的民眾有個一起看球的機會。活動開放免費參加，民眾須預先登記，每日入場人數上限約為 5,000 人。唯目前官方網站的登記功能尚未啟用。

Boston Soccer 26預想的FIFA粉絲嘉年華現場。（圖片來自Boston Soccer 26網站）

此次活動正值主辦單位面臨物流與成本爭議之際。

FIFA球迷嘉年華的主辦單位Boston Soccer 26執行長萊恩德（Mike Loynd）表示，儘管如今距離賽事僅剩53 天，這活動的細節及成本也仍有爭議，但合約與設計均已如期完成。FanFest 現場將設置巨型螢幕轉播賽事，並提供餐飲與娛樂活動。吳弭市長強調，波士頓市政府廣場將成為世界盃的「核心樞紐」，連結不同文化並帶動社區參與；市府亦將推出補助計畫支持各社區舉辦街頭慶祝活動。

和費城提供免費接駁巴士、堪薩斯市提供 15 美元往返巴士的安排相比，波士頓往返吉列體育場（Gillette Stadium）的通勤鐵路票價高達 80 美元，往返巴士則需 95 美元，交通成本之高引發輿論抨擊。政府官員解釋，這是由於球場和波士頓之間的距離長達 20 英里，地理位置特殊，導致成本攀升。Meet Boston 執行長謝瑞丹（Martha Sheridan）補充，目前門票銷售狀況穩健，6 月份的國際航班預訂量已增長 12%。

針對先前引發球迷不滿的「禁止停車場聚會（No-tailgating）」政策，萊恩德在會上承認，委員會先前未經深究便接受了 FIFA 的一般性原則，但目前正與場館方溝通，希望能比照新英格蘭愛國者隊比賽的模式，在未來一週內達成更理想的結論。FIFA 發言人隨後亦澄清，官方並無強制性禁令，具體限制由各主辦城市依公共安全規範決定。

麻州眾議會財政委員會主席麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz）表示， 2027 財政年度預算案已提出條款，要把運動博弈稅收的 7.5% 撥入專屬基金，以解決舉辦FIFA世界盃足球賽及粉絲嘉年華活動的籌款困難窘境，為將來爭取大聯盟全明星賽或職業聯賽選秀會等大型賽事提供穩定的資金來源。

FIFA世界杯足球賽波士頓地區的第一場比賽，將於 6 月 13 日由海地對陣蘇格蘭，正式拉開帷幕。

波士頓賽區賽程表

比賽編號	日期（2026年）	對陣組合（小組）
Match 5	6 月 13 日	海地 vs. 蘇格蘭 (C組)
Match 18	6 月 16 日	伊拉克 vs. 挪威 (I組)
Match 30	6 月 19 日	蘇格蘭 vs. 摩洛哥 (C組)
Match 25	6 月 23 日	英格蘭 vs. 加納 (L組)
Match 61	6 月 26 日	挪威 vs. 法國 (I組)
Match 74	6 月 29 日	32 強淘汰賽
Match 97	7 月 9 日	半準決賽（8 強）