GBCCA 歌舞慶馬年 吳德惠出任2026文協會長

大波士頓區中華文化協會董事長葛幼梅（左起）和新任會長吳德惠（左三），
以及幹部徐宗玲（左起），薩芝楠，吳宇懷，2027會長李翠蘭。（周菊子攝）

           （Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導）大波士頓區中華文化協會（GBCCA）1月31日在Waban的Zervas小學慶祝馬年新春，160多人歡聚一堂，迎接2名麻州眾議員到賀，欣賞不下15項歌舞文藝表演，見證執行團隊交接，趙寧卸職，吳德惠上任會長。

文協卸任會長趙寧（右）查看接待桌。（周菊子攝）

          慶祝會由談繼欣和吳萍萍擔任司儀，在武安武藝學校開場舞獅，趙寧至歡迎詞，介紹吳德惠接任會長，新屆執行委員會由薩芝楠，吳宇懷，徐宗玲，陳韻潔組成後，董事長葛幼梅頒社區成就獎給余日健（Samuel Yee ）和陳企平（Chi-ping Chen）這2名成人， 頒社區服務獎，表揚衛斯理高中的陳以誠（Camden Chan）、潘明旭（Taylor Pan），王欣龍 （Daniel Wong）等3名青少年。

董事長葛幼梅（左）請新會長吳德惠致詞。（周菊子攝）

卸任會長趙寧致詞時感謝他的2025團隊，包括吳德惠，魏大生，宋永麒，以及志工楊曉華，陳玉瑛，韓咪咪，王豫靈，楊羅東，湯藥五，楊哲修等人之外，也不忘感謝柯乃南，蒼穹盛宴，老四川捐贈禮券。

文協新會長吳德惠（中）和新屆執委會成員，左起徐宗玲，李泓嘉，薩芝楠和吳宇懷。
（周菊子攝）

           新任會長吳德惠致詞時先感謝2025年會長趙寧的卓越領導，以及其幹部團隊的辛勤付出，特別是協會行政主任高紅燕的專業貢獻，接著感謝2026年度執行委員會團隊的支持，將在未來一年合作為文協服務。

文協秉承傳統，2026年伊始，將於2027年接任的團隊也已選舉就位，會長當選人李翠蘭（Leslie Lee）將率下屆執行委員會委員們配合本屆團隊，執行工作任務。

           曾歷任麻州大學醫學院，健贊（Genyme）、賽諾菲（Sanofi）研究員，參與過麻州中部中文學校教務，以及蔚藍鎮（Wayland）多元文化節籌辦工作，2021年應雲鶴社之邀，做新冠病毒講談，才和文協結緣的吳德穗表示，文協歷史悠久，成立至今跨入70

文協董事長葛幼梅（後）歡迎麻州眾議員馬惠美（前右）和Greg Schwartz。（周菊子攝）

年，許多會員攜家帶眷，三代同堂，甚至把有著不同文化背景的姻親都帶來出席活動，彰顯了文協所倡導的多元、包容與文化共享精神。

文協董事長葛幼梅頒社區服務獎給3名青少年。（周菊子攝）

             她強調，文協是個非政治組織，堅守開放包容理念，歡迎來自不同族裔背景的人士參加，希望讓更多人透過語言學習，藝術創作與傳統文化的發揚，體驗博大精深的中華文化。

司儀吳萍萍（左）和談繼欣（右）。（周菊子攝）

            2026年，文協推出3項嶄新計畫，包括增進親子互動與家庭凝聚力的「父子同樂（Game On）」，把華文學習融入藝術創作的「藝術探險（Art Explorers）」，以及推廣身心健康與活躍生活方式的「有氧舞蹈（Cardio Dance）」，希望吸引並鼓勵年輕世代參與，為文協注入創新與新生的力量。

            文協這天還特地邀請了轄區包括牛頓市的2名麻州眾議員，馬惠美（Amy Mah Sangiolo）和Greg Schwartz出席與盛。

開場舞龍。（周菊子攝）

馬惠美還為這場新春慶祝會主講。她強調新年是一元復始，講韌性，重連接的日子，也讓人問自己，都傳承了些什麼，將來要為後人留下什麼。傳統教給人的“尊敬長輩，為社區盡責，對未來樂觀”等價值觀，時至今日格外重要。他祝福所有人健康，和平，欣欣向榮。

馬惠美也分享道，他的3個小孩都在文協上過課，學中文，揚琴和功夫，文協對她個人和她家都很重要。

健身腰鼓舞隊表演。（周菊子攝）

文協這天安排的表演，十分豐富，有Yan Xiao Min團隊的舞龍，文協扯鈴隊的扯鈴，波士頓揚琴和鼓隊演奏揚琴「慶新年」，文協國樂團演奏「喜慶鑼鼓」，「春郊試馬」，武安武術學校示範功夫，徐莉瑜伽健身班表演「新年快樂」健身舞，余嘯渝排舞班表演「快樂媽媽舞」，波士頓京劇協會聯唱京劇，知音舞韻表演「踏青」，楊書旺表演「川劇變臉」，張揚明和楊哲修以卡拉ＯＫ演唱「祝酒歌」，「卡拉永遠」，波士頓健身腰鼓隊表演「蒙古人」。

文協麾下的紐英崙中文夏令營（NECYSC），這天也特地上台預告2026年活動。

慶祝會最後在文協卡拉ＯＫ隊員演唱「恭喜、恭喜」聲中落幕。（訂正版）

武安武藝學校示範功夫。（周菊子攝）

扯鈴表演。（周菊子攝）

揚琴表演。（周菊子攝）

柯乃南帶著孫輩出席。（周菊子攝）

蔣宗壬、史美芳夫婦也是資深文協會員。（周菊子攝）

文協馬年新春慶祝會有鄭玉春（右一）等人當義工。（周菊子攝）

文協馬年新春有160多人參加。（周菊子攝）

楊羅東（左），葛幼梅（中），周石生（右）。（周菊子攝）

蕭雲（右）、羅蘭（左）。（周菊子攝）

陳玉瑛（左）、周菲菲（右）。（周菊子攝）

文協的馬年新春在這兒舉辦。（周菊子攝）

PATRICK ROATH OUT-RAISED 24-YEAR INCUMBENT REP. STEPHEN LYNCH IN 2025

 PATRICK ROATH OUT-RAISED 24-YEAR INCUMBENT REP. STEPHEN LYNCH IN 2025

Milestone caps breakout week for insurgent campaign, following national endorsements, viral campaign video, and forum where Rep. Lynch refused to appear

BOSTON — Patrick Roath, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts' 8th District, today announced raising more than $600,000 in 2025 – surpassing the $381,000 raised by 24-year incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch. In Q4 of 2025, Roath outraised Lynch for the third quarter in a row, raising $170,000 to Rep. Lynch’s $106,000. Roath launched his campaign in May 2025 and raised his total entirely from individual donors without accepting any PAC money of any kind. By contrast, more than half of Congressman Lynch’s donations were from PACs.

In 2025, Patrick Roath, a first-time candidate, raised more money in less time than an incumbent with 24 years of fundraising experience – and did it 100% from individual donors.

"We out-raised a 24-year incumbent without taking a single PAC check – that tells you everything about the enthusiasm in this district," said Roath. "Voters are ready for a representative who actually shows up, listens to their concerns, and fights for them."

The fundraising milestone is the latest in a string of momentum-building developments for the campaign. In recent weeks, the campaign was endorsed by former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a slate of local elected officials, and Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young candidates co-founded by gun safety activist David Hogg. 

Last week, the campaign released its first video and participated in the first candidate forum of the cycle, which Congressman Lynch refused to join.

法蘭克林公園2/19日起一連3日冬季免費活動上路

Boston Parks and Recreation Announces Three-Day Winter Festival at Franklin Park February 19-21

BOSTON - February 2, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition, today announced the 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park, a free, family-friendly celebration taking place February 19–21. The three-day event offers winter-themed activities throughout school vacation week, concluding with a festival on Saturday, February 21.

“We’re excited to invite Boston families and residents to explore Franklin Park in new ways through music, recreation, and hands-on programming,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Through our partnership with Boston Parks and Recreation and the Franklin Park Coalition, the Winter Festival will bring energy, creativity, and community to our city’s largest park.”

The Winter Festival features music, dancing, crafts, giveaways, winter recreation, and programming with the Boston Park Rangers. Attractions throughout the week include a synthetic ice skating rink, inflatables, winter activities, and opportunities to explore Boston’s largest park and meet members of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit. 

Winter Festival at Franklin Park 

Thursday, February 19, 2026 

Stable Tour with the Park Rangers Mounted Unit

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Park Maintenance Yard

275 Canterbury Street, Dorchester

Snowshoeing Safari with the Park Rangers

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

Friday, February 20, 2026

Horse-of-Course with the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

On Thursday and Friday, residents of all ages are invited to meet the horses of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their role in protecting and patrolling Boston’s parks.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Festival featuring inflatables and ice rink

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

William Devine Golf Course & Clubhouse 

1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester

Saturday’s festival will feature ice skating, inflatables, arts and crafts, and treats. Free skate rentals will be provided as well as treats and giveaways while supplies last. Live music and entertainment including music from 98.1 FM The Urban Heat and a magic show at 12:30 p.m.  Weather-permitting activities include snowshoeing, sledding, and archery.

Additional attractions include Boston Music Group’s instrument “petting zoo,” wildlife education with Mass Audubon, and an interactive soccer exhibit hosted by the New England Revolution. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event. 

The event is hosted in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition and is made possible thanks to title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and contributing sponsors H.P. Hood LLC.

The Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse is located at 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call (617) 635-4505, visit boston.gov/parks, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, and Instagram and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky. 

MassVentures Opens START Grant Applications to Help Startups Translate Research into Companies and Jobs

MassVentures Opens START Grant Applications to Help Startups Translate Research into Companies and Jobs 

Funding supports Massachusetts SBIR Phase II companies moving federally funded innovations from lab to market 

BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and MassVentures announced that applications are now open for the next round of its SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Grant Program, which provides non-dilutive funding to Massachusetts companies that have received federal SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) or STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) Phase II awards. The program helps startups translate advanced research into commercial products, new businesses, and high-quality jobs across Massachusetts. 

START grants provide $100,000 to $500,000 to eligible companies to support critical commercialization activities, including market validation, business development, and intellectual property strategy, that are not typically covered by federal research funding. In addition to capital, participating companies receive business guidance to accelerate go-to-market progress across sectors such as advanced materials, quantum computing, AI, cleantech, and biotechnology. 

“Supporting entrepreneurs at the earliest stages is critical to building a strong innovation economy,” said Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley, Chair of the MassVentures Board of Directors. “START grants provide founders in high-impact sectors with the resources they need to grow, hire, and succeed in Massachusetts—while advancing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.” 

MassVentures launched the START program in 2012, and this year marks the program’s 15th year supporting high-impact Massachusetts innovators. 

In FY25, with increased funding through the Mass Leads Act, MassVentures expanded the number of annual START awards from 17 to 26. Over its 15-year history, START has awarded $41.7 million to 141 companies that have employed more than 3,300 and leveraged more than $5 billion in private capital. The businesses are located in more than 40 communities throughout Massachusetts.  

“START grants address one of the most persistent challenges facing deep tech founders: proving commercial viability before traditional capital becomes available," said MassVentures President and CEO Charlie Hipwood. "This program helps Massachusetts businesses validate their technologies, build teams, and hit the milestones needed to attract follow-on investment—keeping our state's most promising innovations here in the Commonwealth.” 

Applications opened February 1 and are due February 23. Massachusetts-based companies which have won a SBIR/STTR Phase 2 in the past 5 years are encouraged to apply. For more information, join MassVentures for an information session on February 3 at 8:00 a.m. or visit https://www.mass-ventures.com/start-program-info. 

麻州政府宣佈首批車聯網（V2X)參加名單

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Participants for Groundbreaking Vehicle-to-Everything Program

Bi-directional EV chargers will turn vehicles into energy storage assets, advancing grid reliability and lowering energy costs for customers

Two bi-directional chargers sit next to electric school buses at Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced the participants in a first-of-its-kind Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program. Selected participants, including school districts, residents, and municipal projects, will receive bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) chargers at no cost. The program will help to accelerate the adoption of V2X technologies, which, at scale, can lower energy bills by reducing energy demand during expensive peak periods and limiting the need for new grid infrastructure.

Bi-directional charging enables EV batteries to both draw power from and return power to the grid or to buildings. This functionality enables EVs, including electric buses and trucks, to provide backup power during outages and alleviate pressure on the grid during peak energy demand. These bi-directional chargers will enable EVs to act as mobile energy storage assets, with the program expected to deliver over one megawatt of power back to the grid during a demand response event—enough to offset the electricity use of 300 average American homes for an hour.

“Virtual Power Plants are the future of our electrical grid, and I couldn’t be more excited to see this program take off. We’re putting the power of innovation directly in the hands of Massachusetts residents,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Bi-directional charging unlocks new ways to protect communities from outages and lower costs for families and public fleets.”

“The Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration program shows how Massachusetts is leading the way in practical, scalable technological innovation that creates economic opportunities,” said MassCEC Interim CEO Dr. Jennifer Le Blond. “By enabling EVs to serve as energy resources, we’re helping families and schools take control of their energy. This is a real-world step toward a more reliable and affordable clean energy future.”

All bidirectional charging stations are expected to be installed and operational in the summer of 2026, with data collection continuing throughout the year. MassCEC will publish a comprehensive V2X Guidebook in late 2026, offering practical insights on cost, system design, charging management, and overcoming technical and regulatory barriers, giving stakeholders the tools they need to replicate and scale V2X deployments across Massachusetts and beyond.

This program addresses a critical gap in V2X adoption by providing and installing innovative infrastructure at no cost to participants across socioeconomic levels. Additionally, the program will help participants enroll in existing utility programs that offer compensation to EV owners who supply power back to the grid during peak times, helping participants further lower their electricity costs. By leveraging distributed energy resources and reducing grid strain, this program positions Massachusetts as a national leader in clean energy innovation.

The participants include:

• 5 school districts:

• Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

• Arlington Public Schools

• Boston Public Schools

• Concord Public Schools

• Lincoln Public Schools

• 4 municipal projects:
• Sterling Municipal Light Department
• Town of Needham
• Town of Plymouth
• Town of Warwick
• 30 residents across the state. More than a third of the program's funding will support participants residing in environmental justice communities across the state.

For more information about the Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration program, visit https://www.masscec.com/masscec-focus/clean-transportation/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure/vehicle-to-everything-demonstration.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC)

Funding for this program was provided by the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), as part of the award of $50 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to support EV charging initiatives across the Commonwealth.

EVICC is tasked with developing and implementing comprehensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment strategies for the Commonwealth. EVICC identifies these strategies and related analysis through biennial Assessments; the most recent Assessment was released in August 2025.

波克萊台商會馬年春酒歡迎新會長陳冠中 陳奕如當策略長率團隊續任

波克萊台商會卸任會長陳奕如（中）、新任會長陳冠中（右二）
在波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（右起），北美台商名譽總會長江俊霖、
元太科技財務長林朝仲監督中完成職務交接。（周菊子攝）

                （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）波克萊台灣商會（BTCC）1 月31日晚在布魯克蘭鎮珍寶軒酒家舉辦馬年春酒暨第13屆會長交接典禮。卸任會長陳奕如率原有幹部留任，將和新會長陳冠中攜手，要以歷來最年輕團隊陣容，一起服務“在海外打拼的台灣人”。

波克萊台商會卸任會長陳奕如（右起）頒發給謝狀給幹部郭書妤、
夏承賢、葉南谷、李孟潔、王淑嬿。（周菊子攝）

                  24年前由房地產開發商游勝雄創辦的波克萊台灣商會，從陳奕如2年前接任會長起，就積極年輕化，幹部成員業別也逐步更加多元，今年由分別在Danvers、Medford、North Reading等3個市鎮各有1家「太極針灸及健康中心（Tai Chi Acupuncture & Wellness Center）」中醫診所的陳冠中接任會長，幹部團隊再增加3名新人，氣勢更甚。

陳奕如（右）體恤創會會長游勝雄（左）春酒地點特地挑在布魯克蘭鎮。（周菊子攝）

   31日晚，大波士頓天寒地凍，珍寶軒內卻熱情洋溢。卸任會長陳奕如先感謝北美洲台灣商會聯合總會第36屆名譽總會長江俊霖，北美商會名譽秘書長許壽文，顧問吳碧倉遠道從紐約趕來，波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，以及元太科技（E-Ink）財務長林朝仲撥冗出席，再感謝前輩們的支持，見證該會的傳承，期許新會長陳冠中以其魄力、智慧帶領該會展開新篇章。

蘇鴻昌（左二）向陳冠中、戴芋涵夫婦介紹出席者。（周菊子攝）

                  陳奕如指出，商會就是一個連結人的團體，讓人透過商會觸發更多不同靈感，創造疊瓦加磚效果。該會藉由舉辦各種不同活動，吸引人們參與，並逐步熟悉，認識商會可以為各人帶來什麼樣的價值，進而在商會內紮根。過去這一年來，該會就舉辦過至少14場活動，有500多人次參加，會員活躍度大增。該會還在前會長李孟潔帶領下，新設付費會員制度，讓商會會員更有歸屬感。

波克萊台商會創會會長游勝雄（左）和北美台商名譽總會長江俊霖。（周菊子攝）

                  該會也有許多外部交流，培訓活動，包括參加世界台商會，北美洲台商會的年會及工作委員會，多個不同產業類別邀訪團，以及和大波士頓本地其他社團，包括台灣龍舟隊（BTBC），影展協會(TFFB)，生技協會(BTBA)，台學聯(FTSANE)，哈佛MIT學生會等的互助合作。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（中）和波士頓僑教中心主任高家富（右）代表強委會
委員長徐佳青，頒發表揚狀給卸任會長陳奕如。（周菊子攝）

                 目前在強生公司（Johnson & Johnson)熱能回收事業部工作的陳奕如透露，她自己就是在商會贊助的活動中認識了人生旅途的另一半，今年就要結婚了。她笑說，歡迎單身、已婚人士加入商會，讓商會發揮介紹另一半，找到新工作的最有力支柱。她表示，自己在參加商會，出席北美洲台灣商會活動之前，從不知道台灣人在北美有這麼龐大的社團，而且每個人都非常真誠的交往，提攜後輩，希望大家不要錯過這樣的平台。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（左）和僑教中心主任高家富（右）代表
僑委會委員長徐佳青，頒發賀狀給新任會長陳冠中。（周菊子攝）

                   大約2017、2018年來美的陳冠中，過去以來，大部分的時間都忙於工作，很少參加社團活動。禁不起好友黃柏榮醫師的薦舉，他和陳奕如，李孟潔，蘇鴻昌坐下來聊過後，發覺這個商會很特別，很有台灣味，人情味，都想為台灣盡一份心力，所以他很願意出來一起努力。讓他很開心的是，一一懇談後，前任幹部都願意留下來服務，還新添 3名新幹部。

陳冠中（右起）感謝江俊霖、許壽文遠道來賀，特地送行。（周菊子攝）

                 波克萊台灣商會的歷屆會長，以及各界的捐款贊助春酒，也充分表現了他們對商會後輩的支持。包括創會會長游勝雄1100美元，榮譽會長蘇鴻昌1000美元，顧問郭競儒200元，顧問楊羅東100元，芝加哥台美商會榮譽會長李嘉展500美元，北美商會名譽秘書長許壽文100元。

楊羅東（右）協助吳碧倉（中）抽獎。（周菊子攝） 

            當晚贊助摸彩的除了經文處長，僑教中心主任之外，元太科技的彩色Kindle是最大獎，此外江俊霖、蘇鴻昌、陳冠中和張富傑各贊助現金獎200元，徐小玲，陳玉瑛、羅靜春、劉秀春、王豫靈各捐現金100元，另有華美銀行，陳奕如捐精緻禮品，吳碧倉捐出精美絲巾等數份高級禮品。60名出席者人人有獎。

          波克萊新屆幹部共10人，分別為會長陳冠中。策略長兼商會大使陳奕如。財務長李孟潔，公關組長王嬿淑，資訊組長葉南谷，商機組長夏承賢，組員郭書妤暨節目組長洪睿欣，外聯組長羅家良，會員組長黃偉倫。（訂正版）

陳冠中強調「在異鄉，台灣人就是一家人」。（周菊子攝）

卸任會長陳奕如（右二）和E-Ink林朝仲（左一）恭喜夏承賢（右起）、盧彥君、
賴怡音抽中獎品。（周菊子攝）

60名出席者分批合影。（周菊子攝）

60名出席者分批合影之二。（周菊子攝）

波克萊台商會的歷屆會長理事同桌歡聚。左起，楊羅東，陳玉瑛，王豫零，
羅靜春，韓咪咪，劉秀春，蘇鴻昌夫婦，徐小玲。（周菊子攝）

蘇鴻昌（右二）抽中經文處處長廖朝宏（佐貳）送出的禮品。（周菊子攝）

陳玉瑛（又）協助陳奕如抽獎。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市府說明小企業可以如何更容易的取得許可證照 （市府視頻）

MAYOR MICHELLE WU TO SHARE UPDATES ON EFFORTS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR RESIDENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CITY

BOSTON – Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Tomorrow, Mayor Michelle Wu will join City leaders and community members to highlight how Boston is making it easier for residents and small businesses to obtain permits with the City. She will discuss ongoing efforts to reduce the financial and administrative barriers faced by residents and business owners. 

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Issue Statement on the U.S Coast Guard Suspending Search for Crew of Lily Jean

 Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Issue Statement on the U.S Coast Guard Suspending Search for Crew of Lily Jean  

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll issued the following statement regarding the U.S Coast Guard suspending the search for missing crew members from the Lily Jean fishing vessel off the coast of Gloucester: 

“We are heartbroken. With the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to suspend its search for the Lily Jean, we join the families, fishing community, and City of Gloucester in grieving seven brave individuals who were taken far too soon. Today, our prayers are with these families and this community, for the lives lost, the memories they hold, and the strength it will take to face the days ahead.  

Gloucester and its people are close to both of our hearts. We have seen how the ocean isn’t just a livelihood here; it’s family, it’s history, it’s identity. The people of Gloucester and our fishing communities know what it means to head out before dawn, wait for a safe return, and carry both pride and worry at the same time. The loss of the Lily Jean now ripples through this community and brings up the hardest memories for so many fishing families. Please know, you are not alone. Today, and in the weeks and months to come, Massachusetts will stand with you, not just in words but in actions.  

We are deeply grateful to the U.S. Coast Guard, Gloucester Police and first responders, Harbormaster and city officials, and everyone who supported this search with determination, care, and professionalism. Massachusetts stands with Gloucester, and we will continue to stand with the families in the difficult days ahead.” 

For those wishing to access resources or make a donation, please visit Fishingpartnership.org