Governor Healey Launches Statewide Program to Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units

Governor Healey Launches Statewide Program to Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units 

New program will help homeowners determine whether an ADU is right for their property 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the launch of Phase One of a statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program that will help homeowners determine whether building an ADU is right for their property, another step in the administration’s effort to lower housing costs and increase housing production across Massachusetts.   

The Program, administered by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) in collaboration with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) and previously announced by Governor Maura Healey, is designed to help homeowners access professional feasibility studies to better determine if an ADU project is right for them, including understanding site conditions, local permitting requirements, utility needs, preliminary design options and high-level cost estimates before investing significant time and resources in an ADU project. 

"Massachusetts needs to build more homes, and ADUs are one of the fastest ways to create new housing in communities across our state," said Governor Maura Healey. "Our Affordable Homes Act made it easier to build ADUs, and we saw major interest from homeowners. Now we're giving them the tools they need to turn an idea into reality, creating more housing options while helping families stay in the communities they love." 

“As a former mayor, I know communities need guidance and practical support to turn good housing policy into real homes,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These programs give homeowners, builders and local officials better information at the start of a project and help ADUs move through design and permitting with fewer surprises. That means more flexible housing options in every region of the state.” 

“The Affordable Homes Act created a level playing field for ADUs across Massachusetts,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana Matias. “HLC is now focused on giving people the tools to move forward. Every ADU that gets permitted is one more home for a family, a caregiver, a renter or a neighbor who wants to stay close to community.”  

An ADU is a small residential living space located on the same lot as another home. ADUs can be inside an existing home, such as a converted basement apartment, attached to a primary residence as an addition or completely detached, such as a cottage or converted garage in a backyard. They can provide flexible housing options for families, caregivers, renters and communities. 

MHP has created a directory of professional feasibility study providers to help homeowners across the state understand whether an ADU is feasible on their property and what would be involved if they choose to construct one. Feasibility studies will generally assess site conditions and constraints, local zoning and permitting considerations, utilities, preliminary design considerations and high-level cost and budget feasibility.  

“Homeowners are excited about ADUs, but many do not know where to start,” said Rachel Heller, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. “A feasibility study gives a family an objective, professional assessment of what is possible on their property, what it may cost and what hurdles need to be addressed before they invest significant time and money. MHP is proud to partner with HLC to help close that gap and make ADUs a realistic option for more households across Massachusetts.”  

Participation in a feasibility study does not obligate the homeowner to build an ADU, nor does it obligate the homeowner to use the chosen feasibility study provider for any additional services. 

MHP will use information from the feasibility studies to guide future phases of the ADU Incentive Program and identify ways to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs. The findings will help inform future zoning guidance, financing tools, infrastructure investments and technical assistance. 

In addition to the MHP Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program, HLC launched the ADU Design Challenge to develop publicly available, replicable ADU designs that homeowners and communities can use at no cost. Homeowners can also use the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s ADU Resource Center to look up their property, explore where an ADU could be placed on the lot and review other early planning considerations before starting a feasibility study. The administration has committed $10 million over two years to support MHP’s statewide ADU work, and MassHousing has launched a program offering low-cost ADU construction financing to low- and moderate-income homeowners 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has made housing a top priority, starting with the creation of HLC in 2023. Since then, the administration has signed the Affordable Homes Act, the state’s most ambitious housing law in history, advanced the conversion of vacant state-owned land and underused commercial properties into housing, implemented the MBTA Communities Law, created the Momentum Fund, increased housing tax credits and subsidies, expanded homebuyer assistance, established a right to home inspections, banned forced renter-paid broker’s fees and launched the state’s first housing production tracker to track progress toward the state’s goal to build 222,000 homes by 2035. 

波士頓國際音樂節閉幕音樂會 金獎得主等人唱奏名曲

謝幕大合照。（梅芬芳攝）

  (Boston Orange) 華悅音樂主辦，為期八天，包括音樂大賽，參訪藤校及音樂學院，大師課的波士頓國際音樂節，7月18日以一場中西合併的音樂會拉下帷幕，主辦單位開始為9月1日起收件的波士頓國際作曲比賽做準備。

7月18日的這場音樂會，仍然在勒星頓鎮（Lexington）鎮的Cary紀念廳舉行，既展示年輕音樂家的才能，兼慶祝美國建國250週年。

主辦人朱鴻（左一）感謝所有支持者。（周菊子攝）

音樂會在曉梅、貝貝的主持中，由柏克萊 UA 樂團（UA Band of Berklee）以一曲「Armando's Rhumba （阿曼多倫巴）」 拉開序幕。

謝幕大合唱「這片土地是你的土地」。（周菊子攝）

夏菁，胡濱和 Cory Pesaturo三重奏合影。（周菊子攝）

王曉梅和貝貝搭打主持。（周菊子攝）

正式的表演節目包括波士頓國際音樂比賽金獎得主的朱慧晨（Huichen Zhu）鋼琴獨奏弗朗茨·李斯特（Franz Liszt）的「三首音樂會練習曲（S. 144 No. 3）」，Tyrisa Lerttanapaiboon演唱「I Dreamed a Dream（我做了個夢）」，以及女高音Olga Lisovska演唱莎拉布萊曼（Sarah Brightman）版的「Adagio (柔版)」、烏克蘭民歌「Gandzia (漢佳姑娘)」、Cory Pesaturo 以手風琴演奏選自維瓦爾 “四季” 的 「Winter (冬)」，電影組曲「教父」，Hazel P. Hersh演唱英國新銳歌手Sienna Spiro 在2025年底發行的代表作，也是靈魂流行樂的「Die On This Hill (死守到底)」，Sofia Shkidchenko演唱烏克蘭歌手Alyosha著名的歐洲歌唱大賽參賽曲「Sweet People (善良的人們)」，夏菁彈古箏，胡濱奏吉他演出的二重奏「花木蘭」，以及夏菁，胡濱和Cory Pesaturo三重奏「Libertango (自由探戈)」，Sofia Shkidchenko演唱極具代表性，風靡全球的鄉村名曲「She Taught Me Yodel （她教我約德爾唱法）」，柏克萊 UA 樂團演奏「茉莉花」，Sofia Shkidchenko在柏克萊 UA 樂團伴奏中演唱「So Easy to Fall in Love （那麼容易墜入愛河）」，柏克萊 UA 樂團演奏1959年由傳奇薩克斯風大師John coltrane創作及錄製的爵士樂名曲「Giant Steps ( 巨人的步伐)」。

古箏，吉他，手風琴三重奏。（周菊子攝）

音樂會最後在全體大合唱美國音樂史上最著名，也是最普及的民謠與非正式國歌，由美國現代民謠支付Woody Guthrie於1940年創作的「This Land is Your Land （這片土地是你的土地）」這首歌中落幕。

華悅音樂創辦人朱鴻表示，感謝社區大眾與各界熱心人士的支持，從7月11日的波士頓國際音樂大賽(BIMC)決賽，7月12日的BIMC獲獎音樂會，7月13-14日的藤校及頂級音樂學院訪問，7月15-17日的評委著名音樂節大師課，到7月18日的閉幕音樂會，順利完成為期八天的活動，期待將來繼續以豐富的項目，為社區服務。

Sofia Shkidchenko演唱。（周菊子攝）

Olga Lisovska演唱。

柏克萊 UA 樂團（UA Band of Berklee）。

夏菁、胡濱二重奏。

Cory Pesaturo用手風琴演奏。

出席觀眾在海報前留影。

Coolidge Corner 戲院 8/4~26 推出「仲夏搶案」影展放映11部片

         (Boston Orange編譯)麻州布魯克蘭鎮（Brookline）的庫里奇角戲院（Coolidge Corner Theatre）訂8月4日至26日推出夏日特別影展「仲夏搶案（Midsummer Stick-ups!）」，共放映11部經典槍匪片，為民眾紓壓。

        這「仲夏搶案」影展由庫里奇角戲院精心策劃，請插畫家卡甘·麥克勞德（Kagan McLeod）做視覺設計，挑選了多部橫跨不同年代與風格的經典作品，從幽默詼諧的木偶喜劇、法式警匪經典，到重磅好萊塢犯罪大片，非常多元。為使觀眾有最道地體驗，影院還將採用35毫米底片（35mm）與數位膠卷（DCP）兩種格式來放映。

        庫里奇角戲院希望透過呈現精密的犯罪計畫與反叛體制的銀幕形象，讓觀眾在娛樂之餘，也能對社會現實產生共鳴與省思。

        在8月4日至8月26日之間，共計11場的影片為：

8月4日：《瓶中火箭》（Bottle Rocket，30週年紀念放映，35mm）
8月5日：《紅圈》（Le Cercle Rouge，DCP）
8月9日：《大青蛙布偶電影》（The Great Muppet Caper，DCP）
8月11日：《殺手》（The Killing，DCP）
8月12日：《地鐵劫案》（The Taking of Pelham One Two Three，35mm）
8月13日：《邪童魔女》（Danger: Diabolik，DCP）
8月18日：《盜火線》（Heat，DCP）
8月19日：《捉賊記》（To Catch a Thief，DCP）
8月23日：《龍鳳鬥智》（The Thomas Crown Affair，35mm）
8月25日：《性感野獸》（Sexy Beast，35mm）
8月26日：《刺殺傑西》（The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford，DCP）

        查詢詳情可上網coolidge.org。

支持槍枝管制團體稱聯邦眾議員Clark已表態支持 11月大選時請民眾投「YES」

 （Boston Orange編譯）支持槍枝管制團體「投贊成票支持安全麻州（Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts）」宣佈，聯邦眾議員凱瑟琳·克拉克（Katherine Clark）已背書支持該團體，籲請民眾11月大選時，投下贊成票，支持保留麻州已於2024年通過的槍枝安全法案。

麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）在2024年簽署生效「槍枝法現代化法案（An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws）」，旨在堵塞監管漏洞，強制要求自製且無法追蹤的「幽靈槍（ghost guns）」必須標示序列號並登記，擴大預防自殺與槍擊的「紅旗法（ERPOs）」適用範圍，並全面禁止槍枝全自動改裝套件。

槍枝權益團體與美國步槍協會（NRA）麻州分會為反擊，發起連署行動，已成功的把「全面廢除該法」落實為11月的麻州大選選票問題。

支持槍枝管制人士因此成立「投贊成票支持安全麻州（Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts）」的草根聯盟，全力爭取政界與選民支持。

由於選票問題是"Do you approve of a law enacted by the General Court known as Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws?" (「您是否同意/認可州議會所通過之 2024 年第 135 號法案，即《槍枝法律現代化法案》？」)，選民在投票時必須投「YES」，才能達到保留2024年法案的目的，支持槍枝管制人士因此特地強調投票時的選項是要投「YES」。

代表麻州第5選區（MA-05）的聯邦眾議員Katherine Clark表示，「現代化槍枝法」是保障社區安全的基石，呼籲選民在11月大選時投下「贊成票（YES）」保留法案。

Katherine Clark過去在國會推動槍管政策不遺餘力，曾參與奧蘭多夜店槍擊案後的國會靜坐抗議，並促成通過2022年的聯邦「跨黨派更安全社區法案（Safer Communities Act）」。麻州是全美槍管最嚴格的州之一，這場由槍支安全法保衛戰將成為全美槍管政策的重要風向球。

Congresswoman Katherine Clark Endorses Vote Yes For a Safe Massachusetts

Tuesday, July 21, Boston – Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05) endorsed Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts, the campaign working to defend the Commonwealth's 2024 gun safety law and reject efforts to roll back critical protections against gun violence.

“I’m proud that Massachusetts is a national leader when it comes to gun violence prevention,” said Representative Clark. “Preserving that leadership – and building on it – requires us to protect the effective policies that are already in place. The Commonwealth’s 2024 gun safety law established critical protections against ghost guns, assault weapons, and more – policies that make all of our communities safer. Now, it’s up to all of us to keep this law in place and continue the work of ensuring every resident of Massachusetts can live free from the fear of gun violence.” 

“An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws,” passed overwhelmingly and signed into law by Governor Healey in 2024, required ghost guns – untraceable firearms that can be constructed at home – to be serialized and registered; expanded Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to increase protections against suicides and mass shootings; banned conversion kits that turn semi-automatic weapons into fully-automatic ones; and more. Shortly after the law was passed, gun extremists, supported by the gun lobby and the Massachusetts chapter of the NRA, filed a referendum petition to repeal the law in its entirety. The question will appear on the November ballot in Massachusetts.

"During her time in the State House and now in Congress, Representative Clark has been an ally and a champion for strong gun violence prevention policies,” said Ruth Zakarin, Chair of the Vote Yes For a Safe Massachusetts campaign. "Her leadership in Congress has helped advance policies that are saving lives in Massachusetts, and we are incredibly grateful for her support as we work to defend our nation-leading gun safety laws right here in the Commonwealth."

In Congress, Representative Clark helped organize a historic sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun safety legislation in the weeks following the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. Her leadership helped steward the Safer Communities Act, a landmark federal law to reduce gun violence, enhance school safety, and expand mental health resources, which passed Congress and was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022, and she has secured Federal funding to research the causes and impacts of gun violence. 

For Massachusetts voters in November, a YES vote will preserve An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws and ensure that critical protections and comprehensive gun violence prevention efforts remain in place.

波士頓市訂 8/1 舉辦「公民高峰會」 慶祝美國250週年名額擴增至300

     (Boston Orange編譯)波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）7月20日宣佈，8月1日將在波士頓大學舉辦「2026年公民高峰會」。為慶祝美國建國250週年，本次峰會名額擴增至300人，以深化社區參與並推動多元包容。

    本屆高峰會主題為「我們人民（We the People）」，旨在重塑美國歷史經典名言，納入過往被忽略的多元社群聲音。活動內容包括吳弭市長的爐邊談話、社區領袖論壇，以及由波士頓大學（BU）學者主持的分組研討。

    會議將邀請口語詩人阿曼達·雪亞（Amanda Shea）主持，並由媒體人達特·亞當斯（Dart Adams）主持和平集會歷史專題討論。

    這峰會由波士頓市社區參與長Brianna Millor推動，市長辦公室公民組織部門（Mayor's Office of Civic Organizing）主辦，一連三年都是主要合作夥伴的波士頓大學將提供交流平台；非營利組織「城市前進」（Cities Forward）執行長約瑟夫·阿羅約（Joseph Arroyo）與在地企劃公司 PurpleFox Events 創辦人阿蒂亞·查理（Atiya Charley）亦參與協辦。

    「2026年公民高峰會」將於8月1日（週六）在波士頓大學奎斯特羅姆商學院（Questrom School of Business）舉行。首屆峰會200個名額在12小時內即告售罄，今年因而調高容量至300人。活動完全免費，即日起於官方網站（boston.gov/civic-summit）開放報名，參加者可獲免費簡餐、城市紀念帆布袋及社區資源手冊。

    作為波士頓紀念美國建國250週年系列活動之一，高峰會強調公民參與隨時代演進的歷程。波士頓大學自首屆起即為核心夥伴，而「城市前進」組織則自2025年起加入合作，共同打造基層聲音能實質影響城市施政方針的參與管道。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES 2026 CIVIC SUMMIT

“We The People” Theme Celebrates Boston’s Communities and the Power of Civic Action in the Nation’s 250th Year

 

BOSTON - Monday, July 20, 2026 -  Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, this year’s Civic Summit theme, “We the People,” reflects the City’s continued focus on community-driven progress and making Boston a home for everyone. 

The summit will be held on Saturday, August 1, at Boston University Questrom School of Business featuring a fireside chat with Mayor Michelle Wu, a panel discussion with community leaders, and breakout sessions led by subject matter experts, including faculty from Boston University. Registration and a full agenda are available on boston.gov/civic-summit. 

“Boston has always been a leader among cities because of the strong civic leaders in our neighborhoods and communities. Each year, our Boston Civic Summit convenes residents who know our city best to share resources and strengthen connections to ensure Boston is a home for everyone,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m thankful for Boston’s strong civic leaders who shape our neighborhoods everyday and look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s summit.”

This year, the Civic Summit invites participants to reflect on the evolving meaning of democracy, their role in civic engagement in Boston, and how our city is a home of belonging for all. While "We The People" is one of the most recognizable phrases in American history, its original interpretation did not include many of the communities that make up Boston today.  

The Civic Summit aims to broaden that definition by highlighting the voices, experiences, and contributions of all residents. Through conversation and collaboration, attendees will explore how civic engagement has evolved over time and how each of us can help build a more inclusive and civically engaged Boston.

"Now more than ever, every voice deserves to be heard and every resident should feel seen and know that they are a part of shaping our city's future,” said Brianna Millor, Chief of the Community Engagement Cabinet. “The Civic Summit is the Mayor's Office of Civic Organizing's opportunity to invest in Boston's civic leaders, neighbors who look out for one another, and the volunteers whose dedication strengthens our communities every day. Whether you're a longtime community advocate or looking to get involved for the first time, we hope you'll join us as we learn from one another, build new connections, and continue creating a Boston where everyone belongs."

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is proud to work with PurpleFox Events LLC, an event planning company based in Mattapan led by Atiya Charley. Award-winning spoken word artist and community leader Amanda Shea will serve as the host of the Civic Summit. Boston-based journalist, researcher, lecturer, and podcast host Dart Adams will lead the panel discussion "Public Assembly and Civic Action: The History and Evolution of Peaceful Assembly," exploring how the right to gather, organize, and advocate for change has evolved over time.

“I am excited to partner with the Mayor’s Office Civic Organizing to plan this year’s Civic Summit,” said Atiya Charley, Founder of PurpleFox Events. “Our team looks forward to helping create a memorable community centered event for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and inspire meaningful action in neighborhoods in Boston.”

The City of Boston is grateful for the continued support of its community partners, whose collaboration makes the Civic Summit possible. For the third consecutive year, Boston University serves as the Summit’s lead partner. Since 2025, Cities Forward has also played a key role, helping advance civic engagement and strengthening connections between residents and local government.

“Boston University is proud to partner with the City of Boston for the third consecutive year on the Civic Summit and to welcome this year’s gathering back to the Questrom School of Business,” said Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President of Boston University. “The Civic Summit creates an important space for residents and civic leaders to come together, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the relationships that help Boston thrive. We are grateful to Mayor Wu for her leadership and honored to support an event that celebrates the power of civic engagement, public dialogue, and shared responsibility in shaping the future of our city.”

“Cities Forward is committed to supporting cities across the country that are working to make civic engagement a natural and enduring part of how local government serves and engages residents.” said Joseph Arroyo, Executive Director of Cities Forward. “The Office of Civic Organizing and the Civic Summit are examples of the important role local governments can play in bringing together residents, nonprofit leaders, civic leaders, and public servants to strengthen social connection while equipping communities with the knowledge, relationships, and skills needed to build a city that works for everyone.”

In its inaugural year, the Summit reached its 200-person capacity in fewer than 12 hours. In response to overwhelming interest, the City continues to expand this year's event to welcome up to 300 participants. The Civic Summit is free and open to the public with advance registration. Attendees will receive a light lunch, a tote bag featuring City merchandise, and resources to help them stay engaged in their communities long after the Summit. For more information and to register visit boston.gov/civicsummit.  

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is committed to collaborative partnerships and programs that encourage proactive community engagement, awareness, and service in our neighborhoods. Follow the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing on social media at @bostoncivicorg and visit boston.gov/civic-summit to learn more about the Civic Summit and to register starting Monday, July 20.

5年1043億美元 波士頓市和波士頓大學簽下破紀錄PILOT協議

     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市政府和波士頓大學今（21）日簽署5年逾1.043億美元的「替代稅金付款（Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes, PILOT）」協議，締造歷來最大規模記錄，將為波士頓市提供穩定且可預測的財政資源與社群效益。

    這是波士頓市府和波士頓大學近25年來簽署的首份協議，內容包括波士頓大學承諾逐年增加現金撥款，從2025會計年度的630萬美元增加到2030財年的830萬美元。和該校從2019年以來沒變過的繳款基準線相比，增加了32%，另外在五年協議期內每年提供等值6,680萬美元的社區福利，而且確保所提供福利可量化，每年接受是否符合城市和社區需求的審查。2030年6月30日協議到期前，將再協商續約事宜。

    波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）和波士頓大學校長Melissa Gilliam，波士頓市議會PILOT協議委員會主席Sharon Durkan，以及波士頓大學社區任務小組主席Pam Beale都稱這是雙贏協議，回應了居民對非營利機構承擔社會責任的期待。

    波士頓「自願捐款替代計畫（PILOT）」是波士頓內的私立、非營利和免稅機構每年自願繳納現金和社區福利，藉以展現具免繳稅資格實體好市民形象的辦法，自2012年啟動以來，波士頓大學一直是主要的高等教育捐款者。該校在1973年創立的「萬寧諾市長獎學金（Thomas M. Menino Scholarship）」已累計資助波士頓公立學校（BPS）畢業生逾2.2億美元。

CITY OF BOSTON AND BOSTON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE NEW LANDMARK FIVE-YEAR PILOT AGREEMENT

BOSTON – Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – The City of Boston and Boston University today announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement is the first written PILOT agreement between the City and Boston University in more than 25 years and the largest in Boston's history, creating a predictable and reliable schedule of valuable partnership benefits for the City.

“Boston’s success has always depended on strong partnerships between the City and our anchor institutions, rooted in the shared understanding that thriving institutions and a strong, well‑resourced city go hand in hand,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This agreement reflects Boston University’s continued investment not only in innovation and education, but in the communities we call home. We thank President Gilliam and Boston University for this commitment to invest in our city, learn from one another, and collectively strengthen the foundation that allows our residents, neighborhoods, and institutions to thrive.”

“Boston University is committed to Boston, its communities, and the PILOT program. This new five-year agreement reflects the priority we place on service and partnership with Boston,” said Boston University President Melissa Gilliam. "We are grateful for Mayor Wu’s leadership and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen Boston and engage the people and communities that make our city exceptional.”

Boston University has been a longstanding partner with the City of Boston and the lead higher-education contributor to  Boston’s nation-leading PILOT program, a system launched in 2012 that governs annual voluntary cash and community benefit contributions from the City’s largest private, non-profit, and tax-exempt institutions. This partnership is based on the mutual understanding that a welcoming, safe, and financially stable City that delivers high-quality essential services is critical to the continued success and financial health of Boston’s large nonprofit institutions. 

Under the new five-year agreement, Boston University will increase its annual PILOT cash payments to the City from $6.3 million in FY25 to $8.3 million in FY30. This represents a 32% increase over BU’s current PILOT contribution baseline, which has not changed since FY19. 

“As one of the largest universities in Boston, BU and its students are an integral part of our city. This new agreement is an important step in strengthening our partnership and reaffirming the shared role our institutions have in supporting our communities,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan. “As the Chair of the Boston City Council’s PILOT Agreements Committee, I frequently hear from residents asking our non-profit partners to step up, and I believe Boston University is doing exactly that with this renewed commitment. BU has consistently been one of the city’s strongest contributors to the PILOT program, and as the City Councilor for its Charles River Campus, it has been a privilege to work closely with the University and witness its leadership and dedication to the City of Boston.”

Additionally, Boston University commits to contributing annual PILOT community benefits valued at a total of $66.8 million over the term of the five-year agreement, benefits that will be reported annually to the City and subject to annual review to align with city and community needs. The new agreement reflects Boston University’s continued work to sustain and grow its baseline community benefit commitments to support public education, access to public and institutional spaces, and a mutually agreed list of other shared City and institutional priorities. Community benefits eligible to be counted toward this goal are quantifiable and directly benefit City of Boston residents.

“As chair of the Boston University Community Task Force representing the community, I am grateful to BU for its longstanding investment in our city. Through these agreements and its collaborative approach, BU has consistently followed through on its commitments and become a trusted partner in our neighborhoods,” said Pam Beale, Chair of BU Community Task Force. “I appreciate all that the University has done and continues to do to strengthen the communities surrounding its campus and support the residents and businesses that call those neighborhoods home.”

Boston University’s commitment to delivering benefits in close partnership with community members to support the City’s communities and address local needs predates the PILOT program, including but not limited to the University’s Thomas M. Menino Scholarship and Community Leaders Scholarship. Recipients of the merit-based Menino Scholarship have their full four-year tuition covered by the award. Since its inception in 1973, the scholarship program - the oldest and largest one for BPS graduates - has awarded over $220 million to over 2,000 students. The need-based Community Leaders Scholarship meets recipients’ full calculated financial need without loans. Each recipient is paired with a faculty or staff mentor to support their transition to Boston University. The award is available to BPS graduates entering BU as first-year students and to eligible transfer students.

Boston University and the City will focus on renewing a mutually agreeable voluntary PILOT agreement before the five-year agreement expires on June 30, 2030.

波克萊台商會發掘特色商機 郭延鐸分享「余心樂農場」故事

BTCC會長陳冠中（右五）感謝講者郭延鐸（右四），以及波士頓僑教中心
主任康雅雄（左五）和右起，陳奕茹，沈南谷，歐陽露，波士頓僑務委員
郭競儒，陳玉瑛，羅靜春，楊羅東出席活動。（周菊子攝）

   （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）波克萊台灣商會（BTCC）7月18日在麻州Wakefield舉辦「 從農場到餐桌：余心樂農場分享會 × BBQ 午後交流」會，近百人冒著一度勁風驟雨的天氣， “擠擠”一堂，聆聽與眾不同故事，享用新鮮現烤肉品，道別時紛紛盛讚，活動辦得真好。

郭延鐸解釋“小團山”教給他的三件事。（周菊子攝）

主講人郭延鐸應BTCC會長陳冠中之邀，以「土地的復育，也是人的有機栽培，從“小團山”到“余心樂”」這主題，用37頁簡報，娓娓敘述家族故事，以及在麻州經營「余心樂農場」的理念。

余心樂農場分享會有近百人參加。（周菊子攝）

原來郭家高祖曾任台灣省首任巡撫劉銘傳的家庭教師，在安徽合肥銘傳鄉“小團山”住過。郭延鐸的塔芙茨(Tufts)大學物理博士父親郭中一，當年回台任教後，不但曾創辦民主行動聯盟，還當“台灣立報”社論主筆，參與創辦台北文山社區大學。到1990年代，才因身體健康因素，潛心研究生機飲食，2007年時和一群台灣教授來到他家祖籍安徽省的“小團山”創辦香草農莊，要從農村找回民族文化與生命力。

余心樂農場養殖的各種動物。（翻拍現場簡報片）

郭延鐸指出，他父親郭中一抱持的理念是「農村是承載民族文化的。全世界都市都在趨同，只有在農村，才能找到民族的歸屬感，才能找到民族文化的生命力。當看到農村的希望，也能影響有熱情、有理想、有知識的年輕人投入，農村才能有希望」。

沈南谷負責燒烤。（周菊子攝）

他們種植生態水稻，蔬菜，養殖豬雞鴨羊，還種熏衣草，百里香，迷迭香、檸檬草、薄荷、甜葉菊等50多種生態香草。2009年，郭中一被評為安徽省年度經濟人物，2015年創立備受好評的餐飲品牌「香草輕食」，以特有的「農莊直供新鮮食材再到餐桌美味」方式走出不同的路。2017年，又得到「遊安徽不得不住的民宿」評價。

洪睿欣（左起）和洪幸如，陳冠中搬運食物。（周菊子攝）

郭中一的 “小團山”經驗，教會了郭延鐸要尊重自然，生物循環與耕讀傳家，也讓他體悟「人的有機栽培」是在灑掃應對進退之中，學習到生活就是教育，要認識自己、社會，進而適應，最終培養淑世精神。

2023年10月22日，他們一家人是在麻州威爾（Ware）鎮買下96.5英畝土地，辦起「余心樂農莊」，像似延續“小團山”精神，要在美國這片土地上，讓文化重新發芽。

活動場地原本在戶外，下雨，搬進室內，擠到坐不下。（周菊子攝）

郭延鐸闡述農莊的抽水系統，水渠挖掘，都從遵循自然角度出發，來做水土保持工作。把廚餘變堆肥，種植善於分解岩石成分的植物來疏鬆土地，種植香草來帶動觀光，驅逐蚊蟲，就可以不用農藥的讓人畜更健康。

基於「完整的教育一定包含體力勞作」，耕讀傳家的理念，「余心樂農莊」裏還辦有香草課堂，生活美學課堂，家長公益課堂，每個月在市區餐廳辦音樂會，在農莊辦草地音樂會。

經文處教育組組長黃薳玉夫婦也來一探農場奧秘。（周菊子攝）

郭延鐸說，他們一家人相信，食物是連接人與自然的重要樞紐，只有與土地深刻連結，才能真正維繫和傳承文化基因。

當天的許多出席者都對有台灣人在麻州經營農場這事，感到興趣盎然。波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄也盛讚BTCC發掘出多樣化的麻州台灣人故事。

波士頓台灣影展協會前會長Andrew Lin (右）和幹部Debby 也來湊熱鬧。（周菊子攝）

BTCC會長陳冠中會末感謝陳奕如，葉南谷，洪睿欣，李孟潔等幹部，以及志工洪幸如等人協助佈置會場，燒烤食物，以及商會理事郭競儒，楊羅東，陳玉瑛，羅靜春，新英格蘭台灣商會前會長歐陽露等人的出席支持，提醒出席眾人，有意購買「余心樂農場」肉品，雞蛋的人，可以訂購，9月12日，別忘了BTCC還有1300人已報名參加的「紅襪隊芬衛球場台灣粉絲夜」活動。

BTCC策略長陳奕茹（中）協助搬運食物。（周菊子攝）

盧彥君穿針引線 台灣「青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」首訪波士頓

青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」生醫團來訪波士頓。 （周菊子攝）

     （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓綜合報導）15名來自台灣的「青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」學員，在LuTra Studio 創辦人盧彥君博士安排下，7月18日來到波士頓華埠的華人經濟發展協會（CEDC）會址，和十幾名本地生醫專業人士深度交流，開拓國際視野，探討職涯發展機會。

來訪波士頓的圓夢學員有15人。李孟潔牙醫師（右一）也來分享經驗。
（周菊子攝）

    「青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」是賴清德總統上任後推動的重要青年國際人才培育政策，由國家全額支持經費，115年度編列新台幣20億元，支持18至30歲青年走向世界，拓展視野、提升競爭力的項目，分為「海外翱翔組」與「築夢工場組」兩大類，今年全台共有200個團隊獲選執行，涵蓋科技、生醫、文化、藝術、永續及創新創業等多元領域。

波士頓本地專業人士應邀出席交流。（周菊子攝）

    來到波士頓的「未來醫療：波士頓連線」團隊，由中央研究院研究員沈家寧、馬偕醫學大學許益超教授率領，以再生醫學（Regenerative Medicine）、幹細胞（Stem Cell）、細胞治療（Cell Therapy）及生醫創新（Biomedical Innovation）為主軸，是「青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫」第一次，也是今年200團中唯一來到波士頓的團隊。

沈家寧院士（左）和許益超教授（右）率領圓夢生醫團訪波士頓。（周菊子攝）

    獲選參加的15名團員，分別來自馬偕醫學大學、國立臺灣大學、臺北醫學大學、國立清華大學、高雄醫學大學、臺北榮民總醫院、世界聯合學院哥斯大黎加分校（United World College Costa Rica）、達明眼科醫院，以及福又達生物科技公司。他們或是醫學生、研究人員，或是臨床醫師、工程人才及生技產業從業者，都是台灣新世代生醫人才。

LuTra Studio 創辦人盧彥君博士為圓夢團穿針引線。（周菊子攝）

    在7月8日至22日的為期兩週海外交流期間，他們先前往加拿大蒙特婁參與2026國際幹細胞研究學會（International Society for Stem Cell Research, ISSCR）年會，學習、了解全球幹細胞、再生醫學、基因編輯（Gene Editing）及細胞治療等領域的最新研究成果，並與來自世界各地的研究團隊交流。

黃文彥（左）和鄭宇辰（右）分享經驗。（周菊子攝）

    來到全球生醫創新重鎮的波士頓後，經由盧彥君的穿針引線安排，他們參訪了麻省理工學院（MIT）Koch Institute、媒體實驗室（MIT Media Lab）、Broad Institute、LabCentral、Ginkgo Bioworks、Tufts 大學，以及哈佛醫學院附屬的麻州眼耳醫院（Massachusetts Eye and Ear, MEE）等世界頂尖研究與醫療機構，實地了解基礎研究、臨床醫療、生物製造（Biomanufacturing）、醫療器材（Medical Devices）及生技新創（Biotech Startup）的完整發展模式。

許翠玲提醒圓夢學員有個 TID 組織值得加入。（周菊子攝）

    其中的LabCentral是全球最具代表性的生技新創育成中心之一，聚集並培育有數百家生技新創公司，透過共享實驗空間、尖端儀器設備、創投資源及產業導師，來加速科研成果商品化與技術轉譯。

諾華科學家廖怡恩也是今年的BTBA共會長。（周菊子攝）

    “圓夢”學員們在那兒，除了了解波士頓新創公司的成立流程、募資策略與創業文化，也親身感受到全球生醫創新聚落如何透過完整生態系串聯學術研究、創投及產業資源，打造世界領先的創新環境。

這批學員還有幸見到在麻省理工學院設有實驗室、被譽為全球生醫工程先驅之一的 Robert Langer 教授。

羅盈智是波士頓台灣人醫師協會共同創辦人。（周菊子攝）

      Langer 教授是 MIT 最高榮譽的學院教授（ Institute Professor），同時也是美國國家科學院、國家工程院及國家醫學院三院院士，在生醫材料藥物傳輸，組織工程及奈米醫學等領域具有開創性貢獻，被譽為全球最具影響力的生醫工程學者之一。

Langer 教授共同創辦過四十多家生技公司，其研究成果已促成多項FDA核准產品上市，對全球新藥開發、生物科技創業及醫療創新產生深遠影響。

BPTA共會長謝宜瑾。（周菊子攝）

       學員們從Langer 教授那兒深入了解創新研究如何從實驗室走向臨床與市場，也認識到技術轉移、創業及跨領域合作如何成為推動生醫創新的重要引擎。

BPTA共會長林敬軒盛讚羅盈智多才多藝。（周菊子攝）

這些學員還拜會了在MIT擁有獨立實驗室的中央研究院院士、阿茲海默症（Alzheimer）研究權威蔡立慧（Li-Huei Tsai）博士，並參觀了麻州眼耳醫院（MEE），從神經科學、眼科醫學、臨床轉譯醫學到生醫創業等不同面向，全面認識波士頓如何結合學術研究、醫療體系、創新創業及產業資源，打造全球最具競爭力的生醫創新生態系。

波士頓台大校友會前任會長李佳蓉（中）。（周菊子攝）

      7月18日的交流活動，則是圓夢學園整趟行程的重要亮點之一。盧彥君特別邀請多位目前活躍於波士頓生醫產業與學術界的台灣專業人士共同參與，包括賽諾菲（Sanofi）全球醫學主任鄭宇辰、諾華（Novartis）資深科學家廖怡恩、波士頓台灣人醫師協會（Boston Taiwanese Physicians Association, BPTA）創會會長羅盈智，以及現任共同會長林敬軒、謝宜瑾，紐英崙玉山科技協會前會長許翠玲、台大校友會前任會長李佳蓉、現任會長邱亮德，以及黃文彥、蔡景全、李孟潔等多位長年深耕大波士頓地區醫藥、生技與創新領域的專業人士，和青年學員座談交流。

刻在麻省總醫院實習的藥學博士候選人蔡景全。（周菊子攝）

台大校友會現任會長邱亮德學的資訊工程，也在醫藥行業任職。（周菊子攝）

他們的交流，內容很廣泛，涵蓋海外求學、博士與博士後訓練、學術研究、生技產業職涯發展、大製藥廠的工作文化、生技新創創業歷程，以及如何建立跨國人脈與職涯規劃等議題。出席的前輩們都很熱心，毫無保留的分享了他們自己從台灣一路走向國際的心路歷程，包括面對文化差異、語言挑戰、職涯選擇及產業轉型等真實經驗，希望讓年輕學員了解，國際發展並非遙不可及，而是可以透過持續累積能力、保持好奇心並勇於把握機會，一步步實現自己的夢想。

沈家寧院士與許益超教授表示，現在的台灣青年們和他們當年相比，實在很幸運，有政府這樣大力支持，讓他們完全不必害怕阮囊羞澀，能夠大膽地走進國際社會，開拓視野，廣結人脈，將來也必將有更充沛實力來推動台灣生醫的持續發展。

盧彥君表示，波士頓之所以被視為全球生醫創新的核心，不只是因為聚集MIT、Harvard、Broad Institute等世界級研究機構，更因為從基礎研究、臨床醫療、技術轉移、創業育成、創投資金到跨國藥廠，有著完整串聯的創新生態系（Innovation Ecosystem）。他希望 LuTra Studio 能持續為台灣與波士頓搭起橋梁，串聯學術、產業與人才資源，讓更多台灣青年有機會親自走訪這全球生醫創新第一線，建立長期合作關係，並把經驗帶回台灣，為下一世代生醫產業注入更多能量。 （https://ocacnews.net/article/429319）（訂正：沈家寧為中研院基因體研究中心研究員）

波士頓公校資源縮減之際 雙語教育學位去向引爭議

     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓公立學校（BPS）受生育率降低與川普政府打壓移民政策衝擊，過去兩年學生人數銳減3,000，公校系統規模出現較25年前縮減30%的歷史紀錄。母語非英語學生人數暴跌10%，雙語課程資源多由富裕學生佔用，引發爭議。

    波士頓公校系統因學生人數減少至僅約4萬4千，聯邦政府依照學生人數撥發的教育經費驟減，日前已宣佈將關閉4所、合併2所學校，並裁員約560人。

    根據州政府資料，波士頓市註冊入讀學生約有三分之一為需要學習英語學生。過去2年來，這類學生的總人數，降至15,500人左右，減少約10％，其中將近1400人為母語為西班牙語學生，114人的第一語言為越南語。

    公校發言人平托（Samara Pinto）強調，儘管學生人數減少，明年教授“英語作為第二語言”的老師人數也將減少37，但波士頓市府對雙語學程的承諾不變，今秋仍將於多切斯特（Dorchester）的Lilla G. Frederick小學增設新的雙語計畫，在全市各校推出16個雙語課程，到2033年時安置1000名以上學生參加雙語課程。

    位於南端的聖史蒂芬教堂（St. Stephen's Church）的組織總監布蘭茲（Ari Branz）卻批評道，根據波士頓公校的資料，學習雙語能增進學術發展，但註冊入讀雙語計劃的母語非英語學生卻僅只有9%，學位都被以英語為主要語言的更富裕家庭學生拿走了。

    曾任波士頓學校委員會委員的John Mudd呼籲，在川普政府打壓移民之際，“我們”應該竭力保護在公校就讀的這些移民學生有機會發揮最佳潛能。

吳弭市長公佈“海岸風暴風險管理研究” 呼籲民眾協助爭取最高65%聯邦補助

     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）今（20）日宣佈，美國陸軍工兵團（USACE）完成「波士頓海岸風暴風險管理可行性研究」草案。一旦計劃獲批准，波士頓市可爭取最高65%的聯邦經費補助，來推動歷史性的海岸防洪建設，對抗海平面上升。

    這草案將在2026年7月24日至9月18日之間，公開徵詢大眾意見。

    這項大型海岸防護計畫由波士頓市與美國陸軍工兵團新英格蘭分部合作主導，預計耗資百億美元，將在全市16英里的海岸線上，建造防洪牆（floodwalls）、堤岸（berms）及防潮閘門（floodgates）等20多項防洪基處設施，藉以改善並永久封閉20處主要的洪水入侵通道，全面提升波士頓內陸社區的氣候韌性。

    吳弭市長強調，這份研究是爭取聯邦資源來保護易淹水社區的關鍵一步；美軍工兵團代表也指出，面對日益嚴峻的沿海洪水風險，「什麼都不做」絕對不是選項，地方與聯邦必須深化合作。

    研究數據顯示，波士頓目前有高達28.4萬名居民及2萬棟建築位於海岸洪水高風險區。若維持現狀不採取任何防護措施，本世紀末的累積經濟損失恐達540億美元。目前估計，每投入1美元建設可減少4美元的災損。整體基建費用預計需約100億美元。

    這研究計畫的整體可行性報告，預計可於2028年正式完成，隨後送交國會爭取授權與撥款。

    波士頓市府與陸軍工兵團呼籲居民和利益相關者，在9月18日前踴躍參與社區會議並提交回饋，以作為後續設計與施工階段的修訂依據。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ANNOUNCE DRAFT PLAN TO PROTECT BOSTON AGAINST SEA-LEVEL RISE AND EXTREME WEATHER

Coastal infrastructure projects would help protect the over 40% of Boston residents at risk of flooding and prevent over $40 billion in economic loss by end of century 

BOSTON – Monday, July 20, 2026 – Today Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to be completed by 2028, will allow the City of Boston to access up to 65% federal cost-sharing to construct coastal resilience projects to prevent an estimated $41 billion in damages from coastal flooding. The proposed projects outlined in the draft report are open to public comment from July 24 through September 18. Residents and stakeholders can submit their feedback and learn about upcoming community meetings and webinars at boston.gov/flood-prevention.

“Boston leads with bold action to protect our communities and our future,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The future of our city depends on the steps we take now to build resilient communities. With more frequent flooding in vulnerable areas during extreme weather events, the Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study is critical to understanding how to protect inland neighborhoods most at risk and unlocking resources to take action. I’m grateful for all our partners working to ensure Boston is resilient, prepared, and beautiful.”

“Today marks a major milestone in our shared mission of community resilience,” said Lieutenant Colonel David MacPhail, Deputy Commander of the New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “The reality is that doing nothing is not a viable option. Without action, the costs to public safety and economic vitality from coastal flooding will only be compounded.”

Flood Risk in Boston

Roughly one sixth of Boston is built on filled tidelands and is in danger of flooding due to sea-level rise and extreme weather. Since 1991, Boston has experienced 24 severe storm events that triggered federal or state disaster declarations,14 of which caused major flooding. Flooding already affects many coastal neighborhoods even on blue sky days, and flood paths on Boston's low-lying land will carry coastal storm flooding deep into neighborhoods in the decades to come.

Boston is at greater risk of coastal flooding due to expected increasing storm intensity and sea-level rise. According to USACE, over 40 percent of Boston residents (an estimated 284,000 total) live in areas that are at risk of coastal flooding, and approximately 20,000 buildings are at risk of severe flooding. 

Building coastal infrastructure is critical to protect inland parts of Dorchester, Roxbury, the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, East Boston, Charlestown, and even Allston, as well as access to hospitals, the MBTA, I-93, the Mass Pike, Logan Airport, and more. Without any action, some neighborhoods over a mile away from the ocean could experience severe flooding in the next 25 years.

USACE Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

The draft Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study outlines a multi-decade scope of work consisting of over 20 infrastructure projects along 16 miles of Boston’s 47-mile coastline, largely in alignment with Boston’s Climate Ready Boston neighborhood plans. These projects would permanently close 20 long-term coastal flood pathways (inland areas that could flood during extreme weather events). These sites have been identified by the federal government as key areas of risk that could compromise the safety and economic future of both Boston and the country at large.

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) estimates $54 billion in projected losses by the end of the century if Boston takes no action to improve its coastal resilience. However, USACE estimates that every $1 invested in Boston’s resilience through these projects will save residents, businesses, and the public sector at least $4 in future avoided disaster losses. According to USACE’s draft report, it will cost approximately $10 billion for the baseline infrastructure to close all of Boston’s coastal flood pathways. This draft report does not include additional cost estimates for project upgrades to improve public access to Boston Harbor. As these projects are further designed in the years to come, the City expects to invest billions of additional dollars through federal, state, and private funding streams to enhance USACE’s baseline coastal resilience infrastructure and improve residents’ access to green space and recreational opportunities along Boston Harbor. 

By partnering with USACE, the City of Boston can access up to a 65% federal cost-share for construction of the baseline infrastructure to protect Boston from flooding. Boston will work closely alongside the Commonwealth and private-sector partners to secure the remaining funding needed to finance these critical projects as they are further designed and delivered over the coming several decades. On June 1, the Boston Green Ribbon Commission announced the launch of a one-year study to identify how Boston and its government and private sector partners can fund and finance the 35% non-federal cost share to deliver on these critical coastal resilience projects. This study will analyze the total cost of inaction, the benefit and Return on Investment (ROI) of resilience investments, the funding gap to fill, funding and financing options from public and private sources, and a recommended financial strategy.

The USACE draft Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study report contains:

• Locations for projects to protect Boston against coastal flooding

• Different types of infrastructure projects proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers, such as floodwalls, berms, and floodgates

• Neighborhood characteristics, such as the environmental resources, cultural institutions, and local history, that will affect what types of projects are constructed.

Public Feedback

The locations for coastal resilience infrastructure proposed by USACE in this study are not final. As of today, the public can visit boston.gov/flood-prevention to see:

• A summary of the USACE draft study report,

• A storymap, an immersive multimedia presentation highlighting maps, proposed coastal infrastructure projects, and notable features of the draft study report,

• Proposed neighborhood plan summaries, including the possible locations and types of coastal infrastructure projects, and

• Upcoming community meetings and webinars, including a webinar on best practices for providing public comment on August 6 at 10 AM.

USACE will publish the full draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study on their website later this week. Residents and stakeholders can submit their feedback by September 18 at 5 PM.

Coastal Resilience Planning in Boston 

This work to protect Boston would not be possible without the collaboration and perspective of our communities. Over the last decade, the City of Boston has engaged thousands of residents and stakeholders across coastal neighborhoods, making this one of the most extensive community-driven resilience planning processes in the country.

In 2016, the City of Boston published its Climate Ready Boston plan, which outlined the adaptation efforts to protect Boston from extreme heat, stormwater flooding, and coastal and river flooding. It also identified climate resilience initiatives to enable Boston to address these risks and continue to thrive in the face of climate change. 

From 2017-2022, the City of Boston created local Coastal Resilience Solution Plans to identify the location of flood risks and opportunities for flood prevention infrastructure across each neighborhood. As a result, the City developed coastal resilience solutions and an implementation roadmap that outlines the timing by which strategies need to be constructed and next steps for advancing each proposed project in each neighborhood. USACE will be a critical partner in implementing these projects.

Following the completion of the neighborhood coastal resilience plans, the City has taken action to implement priority projects across the city’s waterfront to reduce near-term coastal flood risk for Boston’s communities. The City projects underway in each coastal neighborhood include 11 projects currently in design, two projects actively in construction, and three projects that have been constructed and are open to the public. Progress on project implementation are available through the City’s Coastal Resilience Project Tracker.

“All of Massachusetts benefits from the protection of Boston’s coastline,” said Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer for the City of Boston. “Failure to protect our city jeopardizes the entire region’s economic prosperity and access to critical infrastructure, including hospitals, higher education, rail networks, highways, and job opportunities. The more we invest in Boston’s resilience now, the more we will all prosper in the future.”

“If we do not act, many people in Boston and across the region could have their home, work, school, commute, or medical care affected by coastal storms and sea-level rise," said Chris Osgood, Director of the Office of Climate Resilience. "Investing in resilience will not only save lives. It will protect our regional economy and critical services, as well as enhance recreational, and natural spaces along Boston Harbor.”

“The Army Corps partnership is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock significant federal funding to protect Boston’s major job centers and our state’s economic competitiveness,” said Lindsey Butler, Executive Director of the Green Ribbon Commission. “With this plan as our foundation, now is the moment for pragmatic collaboration to protect not just the coastline but the economic vitality of our city for generations to come." 

Sign up for project updates on the US Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

波士頓麥特潘民宅驚傳槍擊案 受害者一槍斃命 業主為聯邦眾議員之夫

（Boston Orange編譯）波士頓麥特潘（Mattapan）7月18日下午驚傳命案，一名警方知道是誰的人，陳屍在聯邦眾議員普萊斯莉（Ayanna Pressley）丈夫所擁有出租公寓中，一槍斃命。

波士頓警方表示，18日下午1點52分，有人走進警察局報案，聲稱有人在麥特潘的Malta街25號之2遭遇槍擊，受害者仍在案發現場。

警方與波士頓緊急醫療服務（EMS）人員隨後趕抵現場，並在公寓後方臥室發現受害者，並在下午2時宣布其死亡。

警方報告指出，警方知道受害者是誰，已通知家屬，但未公受害者姓名。

法醫初步檢驗證實，死者一槍斃命，惟具體「死亡方式」仍待法醫進一步鑑定。波士頓警局謀殺案調查組已正式接管此案，並保有最終管轄權。

涉案的馬爾他街（Malta）住宅是一棟具歷史意義，有7間臥室的多戶型出租公寓，估值91.9萬美元，一個月前就已掛牌準備出售，開價115萬元。業主為聯邦眾議員Ayanna Pressley的丈夫Conan Harris。

洛士百利圖書館冠Shaw姓 紀念波士頓市首名非裔女電視新聞記者

波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu，右二)和政要聯袂宣佈洛士百利圖書館加冠Shaw姓。
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     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）和波士頓公共圖書館（BPL）7月18日把洛士百利（Roxbury）分館改名為「蕭－洛士百利分館（Shaw-Roxbury Branch）」，以表揚莎拉．安．蕭（Sarah-Ann Shaw）對新聞專業、社區服務及提升非裔女性媒體代表性的貢獻。

    波士頓市府表示，Sarah-Ann Shaw是波士頓首名非裔女性電視新聞記者，在 1969年至2000年間，任職WBZ-TV，長期報導地方新聞，並投入教育、識字推廣、黑人歷史文化及社區服務。

    2024年，住在洛士百利的Sarah-Ann Shaw辭世，享壽90歲。市府與家屬一起提出用Sarah-Ann Shaw的名字來命名一棟市政府建築物，以作為紀念的構想。

    2025年，波士頓公共圖書館董事會高票通過，把Sarah-Ann Shaw名字，加冠在她長年支持的洛士百利公共圖書館之上，再經過市長及負責市有建築命名的公共設施委員會（Public Facilities Commission，PFC）核准定案。

    吳弭市長表示，Sarah-Ann Shaw以新聞工作讓長期被忽略的社區故事受到重視，也為波士頓媒體及公民社會留下深遠影響。

    Sarah-Ann Shaw的女兒克萊兒．蕭（Klare Shaw）則表示，希望圖書館能讓更多年輕人認識母親的生平，從中獲得啟發。

    聯邦眾議員普利斯莉Ayanna Pressley、麻州參議員米蘭達（Liz Miranda）、眾議員泰勒（Chynah Tyler）、沃瑞爾（Chris Worrell），以及波士頓市議員卡爾佩珀（Miniard Culpepper）與路易珍（Ruthzee Louijeune）等人，都肯定Sarah-Ann Shaw打破種族與性別障礙，長年為洛士百利社區發聲的貢獻，認為圖書館改名有助於保存她對新聞與公共服務貢獻的歷史。

    洛士百利分館位於努比亞廣場（Nubian Square），1978年啟用，由創立於1873年的洛士百利分館及1915年的芒特普萊森分館（Mount Pleasant Branch）整併而成，目前是波士頓公共圖書館系統最大的分館，服務整個洛士百利社區。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU, CITY OF BOSTON DEDICATE ROXBURY BRANCH OF BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IN HONOR OF SARAH-ANN SHAW

Renamed library honors longtime Roxbury community leader and trailblazing Black television news reporter

BOSTON - Monday, July 20, 2026 - On Saturday, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Library celebrated the Roxbury Branch of the BPL being renamed after Sarah-Ann Shaw, Boston’s first Black woman TV reporter. Shaw worked at WBZ-TV in Boston from 1969 to 2000 and was a lifelong resident of Roxbury. She passed away in 2024 at the age of 90. Photos from the event are available at this link.

“Sarah-Ann Shaw’s brilliance in reporting, love for Roxbury, and passion for uplifting stories and communities that might otherwise have been overlooked helped reshape Boston’s media landscape and strengthen civic life across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The Shaw-Roxbury branch library will proudly carry her name for all future generations to learn from her legacy and carry forward the values she championed. Thank you to Klare and her entire family and community for their partnership in renaming this branch in her honor.”

In an effort to recognize Sarah-Ann Shaw’s exemplary service and impact to Boston, Mayor Wu and the City of Boston worked closely with the family on the best way to honor Shaw, putting forward a request to rename a municipal building in her honor. In 2025, The Trustees of the Boston Public Library voted overwhelmingly in favor of the renaming, noting Shaw’s substantial contributions to the Roxbury community and to representation for Black female journalists in the television news industry. Following this vote, the proposal was officially approved by Mayor Wu and the City’s Public Facilities Commission (PFC), which oversees the process for the renaming of municipal buildings.

"Our mother Sarah-Ann Shaw was a treasured Roxbury native, BPS graduate and showed everyone in our community that more is possible. The family is very grateful to Mayor Wu and the Trustees of the Boston Public Library for this recognition of our matriarch," said Klare Shaw, daughter of Sarah-Ann Shaw. “Whether pushing for community members to be empowered, or collaborating with her colleagues at the "Friends of the Library," my mom dedicated her life to promoting education, literacy, Black History, and culture in her community. The entire Shaw family is thankful to everyone who knew and loved our mom and made today's important dedication happen. It's our hope that young people and future generations will visit this library, learn about her life and discover their passions."

“Sarah-Ann Shaw spent her career making sure Roxbury’s stories were told with the seriousness they deserved,” said David Leonard, President of the Boston Public Library. “The Shaw-Roxbury Branch will carry that legacy forward for generations of patrons to come.”

“This renaming ensures that generations to come will walk through the doors of the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library in Nubian Square knowing more about the story of a trailblazer, activist and champion of education and literacy.” said Dion Irish, Chief of Operations. “Sarah-Ann Shaw had a lifelong relationship of service and dedication to this library, Roxbury, and the City of Boston"

“The legacy of Sarah-Ann Shaw is one of activism, community uplift, and sharing of untold stories as a journalist,” said José F. Massó, Chief of Human Services. “I can think of no better way to honor her contributions than renaming a library after her, especially in her home neighborhood of Roxbury.”

"Today we celebrate Sarah-Ann Shaw, a trailblazing, beloved, and proud daughter of Roxbury. Sarah-Ann Shaw dedicated her life to educating and empowering our communities and shattered concrete ceilings while remaining intentional about mentoring other Black journalists here and across the country,” said Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. "Her lifelong commitment to shed light on the joy and brilliance of Boston’s Black and brown communities and lift up neighborhood grassroots movements is an inspiration to us all. I’m grateful for her family, for Mayor Wu and the Boston Public Library, and to everyone who advocated for this library renaming as a powerful tribute. May her legacy live on forever in the Roxbury community at the newly renamed Shaw Roxbury Branch Library at Nubian Square.”

“Sarah-Ann Shaw was more than an award-winning journalist—she was the conscience of our community. As a proud daughter of Roxbury, she understood that telling our stories truthfully and with dignity was an act of justice. She made sure our neighborhoods, our elders, our young people, and our movements were seen, heard, and remembered at a time when too often they were overlooked. I had the privilege of knowing Sarah-Ann personally, and like so many in Roxbury, I experienced her generosity, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to lifting others as she climbed. Renaming the Roxbury Branch Library in her honor ensures that future generations will know her name and be inspired by her example. It is a fitting tribute to a woman who believed that knowledge, storytelling, and community have the power to transform lives,” said State Senator Liz Miranda

“We are living in a time when Black excellence is too often undermined and overlooked, even here in Boston. As a former Trustee of the Boston Public Library, I know how important it is for our libraries to remain inclusive and committed to uplifting Black history and culture. It is a true privilege to support dedicating the Roxbury Branch Library in recognition of Ms. Sarah-Ann Shaw- Boston's first African American woman television news reporter. Her achievements paved the way for future generations in media, and naming the library in her honor is a compliment to her legacy and reaffirms our commitment to recognizing the lasting contributions of Black leaders who have shaped our city,” said State Representative Chynah Tyler. 

"Sarah-Ann Shaw showed us what it meant to lead with integrity, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to our community. She didn't just make history as Boston's first Black woman television news journalist—she made sure our stories were told with honesty, dignity, and compassion. She believed in the people of Roxbury and dedicated her life to making sure our voices were heard. Sarah-Ann's legacy has always been about opening doors for others, and I can think of no more meaningful tribute than renaming a library in our community that will continue opening those doors for generations to come,” said State Representative Chris Worrell. 

“Sarah-Ann Shaw dedicated her life to uplifting our community's voices and sharing our stories. Naming the Roxbury Public Library after her is the ultimate tribute to a woman who embodied the very spirit of community engagement and learning. She was my mentor and my shero, and I am thrilled that future generations will connect with her legacy every time they walk through these doors,” said District 7 City Councilor Miniard Culpepper. 

“How fitting for the Roxbury branch to be renamed the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library. Sarah-Ann Shaw loved Roxbury and she loved this library.  She was Boston’s first Black woman reporter and now little Black girls in Boston - and everyone else - will know her name. Through her work in journalism, her neighborhood advocacy, and her ability to connect with everyone, and now this library, Sarah-Ann Shaw’s legacy will endure in this city,” said City Councilor At Large Ruthzee Louijeune.

The Roxbury Branch, located in Nubian Square, opened its doors in April 1978, replacing two smaller locations. The Mount Pleasant Branch opened in 1915 on Vine Street, while the Roxbury Branch, housing the Fellowes Athenaeum, opened on Millmont Street in 1873, and served patrons for more than 100 years. The two locations were merged into what is today the largest branch in the BPL system, serving the entire Roxbury community.