星期六, 7月 05, 2025

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Release $16.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Release $16.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030  

Five-Year Plan Funds Housing Production, Supports Municipal Infrastructure, Increases Economic Competitiveness    

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today released its Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026–2030, investing $16.6 billion in state resources over five years to increase housing affordability, fund economic development programs, and improve transportation and public infrastructure across the state.   

The CIP includes over $3.2 billion in spending during Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), a $110 million increase over FY25, with new growth focused on production and lowering the cost of housing and implementing the Administration's landmark economic development legislation, the Mass Leads Act, to drive innovation, create jobs, and support rural and regional development initiatives.   

“Our capital plan focuses on smart, fiscally responsible investments to make Massachusetts more affordable, more competitive, and create more jobs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These investments will help us build more housing to lower costs, fix our roads and bridges, and grow our lead in cutting edge industries like applied AI. Since taking office, our capital investment strategy has been to put every dollar toward making our state more affordable, equitable and competitive for everyone who lives and works here, and the targeted investments in this year’s plan build on our success and will have a real impact for our people.”   

“Over the last two fiscal years, our administration’s capital funding has enabled transformative projects and programs that equip municipalities to thrive in every region of Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “With support for over 70 community grant programs, totaling $750 million each year, and critical funds to improve municipal infrastructure, the FY26-FY30 CIP reinforces our ongoing commitment to partnering with cities and towns to ensure healthy and vibrant communities for residents.”     

Since taking office, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has increased capital funding for housing by 71 percent and created new programs including HousingWorks, the largest and most flexible capital source for public infrastructure projects that support and accelerate housing production, spur private development, and create jobs. The CIP further advances the Administration’s housing efforts with a $2.34 billion investment over five years, growing the overall portion of the CIP dedicated to housing from nine percent when the Healey-Driscoll administration took office to 14 percent today. The Administration’s FY26 CIP funding will drive down the cost of housing in Massachusetts by supporting the creation of over 6,000 new units.   

In this capital plan the Administration continues making long-overdue investments in Massachusetts's transportation infrastructure, ensuring that residents in every region of the state have access to safe and efficient transit. The CIP provides funding to repair and replace critical infrastructure, improve public transit safety and reliability, and equip municipalities to meet local transportation needs. Over FY26-FY30, the state will provide $1 billion in Chapter 90 funds to municipalities to improve local roads and bridges. The CIP furthers the Administration's commitment to replacing the Cape Cod bridges, with $104.6 million in FY26 ($527.6 million in FY26-FY30). Specifically, in FY26 and FY27, MassDOT plans to conduct the design, permitting, right-of-way, and utility relocation processes for the Sagamore Bridge and to advance the design process for the Bourne Bridge. The capital plan also includes $61.2 million in reliability and modernization-oriented spending for the state-owned rail system, $59.0 million for pavement improvements on the National Highway System, and $52.8 million for regional transit authorities (RTAs) and local transportation providers. To improve connectivity, the Administration is also investing $31.5 million over FY26-FY30 in West-East Rail, and approximately $1.14 billion in the MBTA, which includes funding to improve station accessibility and support procurement of new Red Line, Orange Line, and commuter rail vehicles.    

The capital plan fosters opportunity and helps to sustain Massachusetts’s high-growth economy with $1.5 billion in funding for the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) over five years. The FY26–FY30 CIP provides $251 million to support implementation of the Mass Leads Act and expand initiatives that reinforce Massachusetts’s leadership in innovation. Included in these funds is $57.5 million for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)—promoting job creation and workforce development through deployment of climate technologies—and $28 million for the Mass Impact program, which invests in large-scale infrastructure improvements and initiatives that revitalize underserved communities. The FY26-FY30 CIP also unlocks new development in communities across the state through $657 million to support development and infrastructure improvements in municipalities.  

The Administration is continuing to prepare Massachusetts for increasing extreme weather  challenges. The FY26–FY30 CIP leverages federal partnerships via the Clean Water Trust to invest $671.5 million in clean water and clean drinking water. It also includes $129.5 million to Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program to prepare and towns for floods, extreme heat, and coastal erosion with grants for community-led infrastructure projects.   

The CIP also provides resources to maintain, modernize, and decarbonize Massachusetts’s capital assets, which include over 1,700 buildings, over 4,000 bridges and tunnels, and 450,000 acres of public space. It includes more than a $1.0 billion to address deferred maintenance that will extend asset life, minimize future costs, and maximize building efficiency so that government can better meet the needs of Massachusetts’ residents.   

The plan also continues to advance key projects, including new Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, major court projects in Springfield, Framingham, Quincy and Lynn, and the rehabilitation of MCI-Framingham, the nation’s oldest operating women’s correctional facility.  

“This capital plan is responsible and sustainable while still making major investments in the state’s people, our economy, and our future,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “There is a great need for capital resources across Massachusetts, and our FY26-FY30 CIP carefully balances the state’s financial constraints with strategic spending on projects and programs that make a real difference for communities.”   

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s five-year Capital Investment Plan is a roadmap to a stronger and more resilient Commonwealth,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “With $16.6 billion in strategic investments, we are laying the foundation for generational change—advancing affordable housing, modernizing our infrastructure, creating meaningful jobs, and fueling inclusive economic growth. Every corner of Massachusetts—rural, urban, and everywhere in between—will feel the impact of this transformative plan. No one is left behind, and every dollar moves us toward a more equitable future.”  

To view the full FY26-FY30 CIP, click the link here.  

Notable investments in the FY26–FY30 CIP include:    

FY26 – FY30 Housing Production and Preservation   

  • $622 million to support the suite of HousingWorks programs that offer flexible tools to support affordable housing development, preservation, and rehabilitation  

  • $334 million to support the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) to accelerate development of affordable units for households whose incomes are not more than 110% AMI, with most projects supporting households at or below 60% AMI  

  • $657 million to fund Public Housing investments that address critical repairs across the public housing portfolio through a combination of formula funding to local housing authorities (LHAs), targeted awards that address specific components, and ad hoc emergency repairs to mitigate health and safety issues $115 million to support the Public Housing Sustainability and Resiliency program, which funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by the public housing portfolio, increase the portfolio’s resilience to the effects of climate change, and improve the indoor air quality within the buildings  

  • $15 million in Public Housing Accessibility to create or retrofit 12 public housing units into accessible units per year. Prioritizing accessible housing is extremely important since two-thirds of the portfolio houses lower-income older adults  

  • $50 million for the Momentum Fund, a pioneering initiative designed to leverage state resources to support large scale, mixed-income multifamily development in a time where rising construction costs and high interest rates challenge the financial viability of these critical projects   

  • $90 million to support several capital programs formerly supported by federal relief funds, including the Middle Income Housing Fund which supports the development of rental and for-sale housing through new construction, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse, the CommonWealth Builder Fund that aims to address the racial homeownership gap in Massachusetts, and the ONE+ Mortgage and MassDREAMS programs geared towards improving home ownership opportunities throughout the Commonwealth   

FY26- FY30 Advancing the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Agenda  

  • $69 million for the new Massachusetts AI Hub to strengthen the state’s AI ecosystem  

  • $57 million to support the Climatetech Program designed to promote job creation, economic development, and workforce development through deployment of climate technologies in the Massachusetts  

  •  $34 million for the Massachusetts TechHub Program to support the advancement of emerging technology sectors in regions across the Commonwealth  

  • $33 million for the Business Builds Program to support businesses in making sustainable investments  

  • $32 million for EOED’s Robotics grant program which is designed to increase access to robotics tools for communities across Massachusetts  

  • $75 million for Workforce Skills Capital grants to expand career technical education programs, upgrade school and instructional lab spaces, and increase capacity in workforce training programs  

  • $57 million for the Early Education and Out of School Time grants to improve child care facilities and add seats and classrooms  

FY26-FY30 Investing in Sustainable Infrastructure, Protecting Land and Ensuring Clean Water    

  • $672 million for the Clean Water Trust, via a combination of state funding and federal partnerships, to update and enhance water infrastructure  

  • $182 million to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to ensure parks, paths, and recreational locations are accessible to all residents  

  • $225 million for land preservation, protection of nature and wildlife, and tree planting.  

  • $158 million to replace, upgrade, and electrify Commonwealth vehicles.  

  • $129.5 million in Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) funding to help municipalities strengthen, restore, and protect local infrastructure  

  • $120 million for inter-agency Resilient Mass actions to adapt to future climate conditions and reduce the risks associate with flooding, heat, and sea level rise  

  • $113 million for decarbonization efforts at State Universities and Community Colleges  

  • $62 million in grants to municipalities for inland dam and seawall projects to improve safety and prevent waterway or precipitation-based flooding  

FY26–FY30 Improving Services and Efficiency   

  • $711 million for IT initiatives that will improve healthcare systems, including $347 million for the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) Integrated Eligibility System  

  • $101 million to strengthen cybersecurity and IT infrastructure to help maintain a secure IT environment for daily operations across the Commonwealth   

  • $82 million to continue supporting the Commonwealth’s Digital Roadmap initiative to scale and expand digital tools and services across agencies, with a focus on delivering accessible, user-friendly, and secure digital experiences for residents  

  • $76 million to support Electronic Health Records (EHR) Modernization to consolidate EHRs for inpatient services delivered by the Department of Public Health and the Department of Mental Health  

  • $30 million for IT investments in education, including $7 million to continue development of a new family portal and case management system for the state’s child care financial assistance programs  

FY26–FY30 Protecting and Preserving Our Assets   

  • $1 billion for Chapter 90 municipal capital grants, along with an additional $25 million for the Rural Roadway Funding program  

  • $488 million for the Sagamore Bridge Replacement Project over five years  

  • $466 million to support the modernization of the state’s courts  

  • $497 million for the renovation of the Department of Public Health’s Lemuel Shattuck Hospital  

  • $275 million for DCR facility improvements and equipment, including repairs and maintenance for rinks, pools, parks, campgrounds and boat ramps  

  • $91 million for new Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke   

  • $61 million in reliability and modernization-oriented spending for the state-owned rail system  

  • $53 million for regional transit authority (RTA) and local transportation provider vehicle and facility investments  

星期五, 7月 04, 2025

2025 波士頓慶祝 美國獨立日249週年 (圖片輯和視頻)



宣讀獨立宣言的舊州議會大樓前施放碎紙慶祝。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市長吳弭抱著女兒Mira致詞。(周菊子攝)
波士頓市議員Erin Murphy(右起),Ed Flynn都參加了慶祝儀式及遊行。(周菊子攝)

波士頓警察局社區參與總監陳孔恩也在現場回答民眾提問。(周菊子攝)





星期四, 7月 03, 2025

ACDC蓋R1地段 波士頓公園局要砍乞臣街上3株樹

乞臣街55號街景。(圖片來自谷歌地圖)
           (Boston Orange) 波士頓公園與娛樂局將於年 7  10 日(週四)上午10:00,舉辦網上公聽會,就移除乞臣街(Hudson55號旁三棵路樹一事,聽取民眾意見。

參加網路(ZOOM)公聽會,可上網https://us02web.zoom.us/1/81954971159 ,或透過電話參與:1-646-558-8656 網路研討會 ID819 5497 1159

亞美社區發展協會 (ACDC)正在R1地段,也就是乞臣街49-63號和泰勒街(Tyler48-58號之間的這地塊,建造12層高大樓,要為華埠社區蓋出66 間經濟適用出租公寓、44 間經濟適用型自住公寓,以及一個兩層樓的波士頓公共圖書館華埠分館。

波士頓公園與娛樂局申請移除乞臣街55號那兒,圓徑各約1516英寸的2株紅楓樹,以及一株白蠟樹,以方便施工。

對移除這些樹木有意見的民眾,必須在公聽會之前,或公聽會舉行之時,以書面形式,把意見,問題或異議,提交給波士頓公園與娛樂局樹木主管Tree Warden,地址:1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118,或發送電子郵件至 trees@boston.gov,主旨請註明「Hudson St Tree Hearing」。如需更多資訊,請致電(617) 635-8733 聯繫樹木主管。

波士頓市府將在公聽會舉行的2周之後,就波士頓公園及娛樂局的這移除數目請求,做最後決定。



波士頓市府選高爾夫球場辦 6 場週三晚免費音樂會

             (Boston Orange) 波士頓公園和娛樂局將在今夏(20257月和8月,在波士頓市兩家高爾夫球場俱樂部的露台,舉辦一系列的週三晚間6點至8點的夏季音樂會。

人們將可在海德公園西街420號的George Wright高爾夫球場俱樂部,多切斯特Circuit Drive大道1號的富蘭克林公園William Devine高爾夫球場俱樂部,欣賞到當地藝術家帶來的豐富多彩的音樂風格。

高爾夫球場音樂會系列是在7月和8月舉行,這是波士頓公園和娛樂局全年「公園藝術(ParkARTS)」計畫的一部分,由美國銀行贊助。所有演出時間為晚上6點至8點。演出時間安排如下:

Guilhem Fourty Trio79日,星期三,晚上6點,William J. Devine 俱樂部

 

這是「J」的魅力(It’s a ‘J’ Thing),716日,星期三,下午6:00George Wright 高爾夫俱樂部。

 

Esaie Hounmenou723日,星期三,下午6:00William J. Devine 俱樂部。

 

Perfect Crime730日,星期三,下午6:00George Wright 高爾夫俱樂部

 

Zion Rodman(獨奏),86日,星期三,下午6:00William J. Divine 俱樂部

 

A Sort of HomecomingU2翻唱樂團),813日,星期三,下午6:00George Wright 高爾夫俱樂部。



波士頓移民進步辦公室強調移民屬於這裡

 

CITY OF BOSTON

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR IMMIGRANT ADVANCEMENT

 
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MOIA Bulletin

The message of belonging keeps spreading across our city!
MOIA is happy to share we have donated billboards in three locations, in addition to the City's digital screen kiosks. It is exciting to get messages from our community members saying they have spotted the You Belong Here billboards, and we want to welcome you to share photos of them when you see one for us to reshare on the official MOIA album and on social media. Use this Google map to find the bilboards!

This Independence Day may hit hard for many. We want to be mindful of the hardships our community members have experienced this year alone, and remind everyone that we continue working for equality and inclusion for all, in our city and beyond. Thank you for collaborating with MOIA and standing with us in this work. 

In this bulletin, you will find a variety of resources and events relevant to residents and organizations:
  • PIW Workshop
  • Immigrants Lead Boston
  • Participatory Budget
  • Urban Planning Workshop
Please scroll through to sign up for our upcoming events and share these valuable opportunities with the community!
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¡El mensaje de pertenencia se extiende por nuestra ciudad!
MOIA se complace en compartir los espectaculares publicitarios donados que estan en tres ubicaciones, además de los quioscos de pantalla digital de la ciudad. Nos emociona recibir mensajes de miembros de nuestra comunidad que dicen haber visto las imagenes "You Belong Here", y queremos invitarlos a compartir fotos de ellas cuando vean una para que las compartamos en el álbum oficial de MOIA y en redes sociales. Usen este mapa de Google para encontrar los espectaculares!

Este Día de la Independencia puede ser duro para muchos. Queremos ser conscientes de las dificultades que nuestra comunidad ha experimentado este año y recordarles a todos que seguimos trabajando por la igualdad y la inclusión para todos, en nuestra ciudad y más allá. Gracias por colaborar con MOIA y apoyarnos en esta labor.

En este boletín, encontrará diversos recursos y eventos relevantes para residentes y organizaciones:
  • Taller PIW
  • Inmigrantes Lideran Boston
  • Presupuesto Participativo
  • Taller de Planificación Urbana
¡Desplácese hacia abajo para registrarse en nuestros próximos eventos y compartir estas valiosas oportunidades con la comunidad!
City of Belonging Festival
MOIA has celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month with the City of Belonging Festival these past five weeks. We welcome you to enjoy the remaining community events happening in July, you can use our calendar to see all the opportunities around Boston. 

Some of the MOIA hosted events have included a banner unveilingLGBTQIA2S+ panelrooftop concert, and a yoga party. Click each link to see photos from each event!
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MOIA ha celebrado el Mes de la Herencia Inmigrante con el Festival de la Ciudad de Pertenecer durante las últimas cinco semanas. Les invitamos a disfrutar de los eventos comunitarios restantes de julio. Pueden consultar nuestro calendario para ver todas las oportunidades en Boston.

Algunos de los eventos organizados por MOIA han incluido la inauguración de pancartas, un panel LGBTQIA2S+, un concierto en la azotea y una fiesta de yoga. ¡Hagan clic en cada enlace para ver fotos de cada evento!

RESOURCES

Recursos 
Pathway for Immigrant Workers
MOIA has quarterly information sessions with Pathway for Immigrant Workers (PIW), a local nonprofit that assists lower-waged workers in employment-sponsored green card applications. The next session is on July 10. During this session, employers learn how to sponsor a low-wage immigrant workers for a green card. There will be time for questions and answers after the info session. All interested employers and employees are welcome to attend. An immigration lawyer will give a presentation and answer questions. Register here. Share the multilingual flyers.
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MOIA organiza sesiones informativas trimestrales con Pathway for Immigrant Workers (PIW), una organización local sin fines de lucro que ayuda a trabajadores con bajos salarios a solicitar la tarjeta verde a través de patrocinio laboral. La próxima sesión será el 10 de julio. En esta sesión, los empleadores aprenderán cómo patrocinar a trabajadores inmigrantes con bajos salarios para obtener la tarjeta verde. Habrá tiempo para preguntas y respuestas después de la sesión informativa. Todos los empleadores y empleados interesados ​​están invitados a asistir. Un abogado de inmigración dará una presentación y responderá preguntas. Regístrese aquí. Comparta los volantes multilingues
Immigrants Lead Boston
MOIA and our program administrator, CHIC Community Engagement Consulting, are launching the sixth program of Immigrants Lead Boston (ILB)! Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community in Boston. Participants will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government, and learn advanced public speaking and community organizing skills. The goal is for these participants to advance their leadership to advocate for issues that impact our communities effectively. To learn more, register for a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 to 7 pm. Applications close on July 18, 2025. Candidate recommendations? Fill out the candidate form or email Hawa Yusuf, at hawa.yusuf@boston.gov. Spread the word by using the program toolkit!
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MOIA y nuestra administradora de programas, CHIC Community Engagement Consulting, lanzan el sexto programa de Inmigrantes Lideran Boston (ILB). Los candidatos ideales son líderes emergentes comprometidos con la defensa de su comunidad inmigrante en Boston. Los participantes se reunirán con funcionarios clave de la Ciudad de Boston y aprenderán a desenvolverse eficazmente en el gobierno local, además de adquirir habilidades avanzadas de oratoria y organización comunitaria. El objetivo es que estos participantes desarrollen su liderazgo para defender eficazmente los problemas que afectan a nuestras comunidades. Para obtener más información, inscríbase en una sesión informativa virtual el miércoles 9 de julio, de 6 a 7pm. El plazo de solicitud cierra el 18 de julio de 2025. ¿Recomendaciones de candidatos? Complete el formulario de candidatura o envíe un correo electrónico a Hawa Yusuf a hawa.yusuf@boston.gov. ¡Difunde el mensaje utilizando el kit de herramientas del programa!
Your Ideas, our City, Boston's future!
The City’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative, Ideas in Action, kicks off this July and runs through February of 2026. By engaging in this process, Bostonians can decide how to spend $2.2 million of the City’s budget by proposing and voting on project ideas that will benefit our communities. July is Idea Collection Month! Share your ideas through the online PB PortalSpread the word and learn about other ways to share your ideas at boston.gov/participate. For more information, contact the Office of Participatory Budgeting at PB@boston.gov or call 617-635-2381.
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¡Tus ideas, nuestra ciudad, el futuro de Boston!
La iniciativa de Presupuesto Participativo (PP) de la Ciudad, Ideas en Acción, comienza este julio y se extenderá hasta febrero de 2026. Al participar en este proceso, los bostonianos pueden decidir cómo gastar $2.2 millones del presupuesto de la Ciudad proponiendo y votando ideas de proyectos que beneficiarán a nuestras comunidades. ¡Julio es el Mes de la Recolección de Ideas! Comparta sus ideas a través del Portal de PP en líneaComparta esta inciativa y conozca otras maneras de agregar sus ideas en boston.gov/participate. Para más información, comuníquese con la Oficina de Presupuesto Participativo en PB@boston.gov o llame al 617-635-2381.
Urban Planning Workshop
The City of Boston Planning Department is hosting a Community Urban Planning Workshop specifically for Spanish-speaking community members on Thursday, July 10, from 6 to 8 pm at Rincón Caribeño.

The goal of this workshop is to:
  • Share information about the A80 planning process in a way that is accessible and culturally relevant
  • Gather meaningful feedback from Spanish-speaking residents on materials such as signage, presentation tools, and engagement strategies
For more information or to ask questions, email jonil.casado@boston.gov.
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Taller de Planificación Urbana
El Departamento de Planificación de la Ciudad de Boston organiza un Taller de Planificación Urbana Comunitaria, dirigido a la comunidad hispanohablante, el jueves 10 de julio, de 6 a 8 pm, en Rincón Caribeño.

El objetivo de este taller es:
  • Compartir información sobre el proceso de planificación de la A80 de forma accesible y culturalmente relevante.
  • Recopilar comentarios significativos de los residentes hispanohablantes sobre materiales como señalización, herramientas de presentación y estrategias de participación.
Para obtener más información o hacer preguntas, escriba a jonil.casado@boston.gov.
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications for the new school year! Selected youth will get paid to represent their peers from across Boston in City government. To apply, youth must be:
  • Boston residents
  • Enrolled in high school by Fall 2025
  • Able to commit to in-person meeting through 2025-26 school year (September 2025-May 2026)
If you know interested high schoolers, please encourage them to visit boston.gov/myc and submit their application by the end of July!
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¡El Consejo Juvenil de la Alcaldesa está aceptando solicitudes para el nuevo año escolar! Los jovenes seleccionados recibirán una remuneración por representar a sus compañeros de Boston en el gobierno municipal. Para postularse, los jóvenes deben ser:
  • Residentes de Boston
  • Estar matriculados en la escuela secundaria para el otoño de 2025
  • Poder comprometerse a asistir a reuniones presenciales durante el año escolar 2025-26 (septiembre de 2025 a mayo de 2026)
Si conoce a estudiantes de secundaria interesados, anímelos a visitar boston.gov/myc y enviar su solicitud antes de finales de julio.