MAYOR MICHELLE WU SHARES PROGRESS UPDATES ON WHITE STADIUM

MAYOR MICHELLE WU SHARES PROGRESS UPDATES ON WHITE STADIUM

 

Project will deliver the largest community and public benefits deal in Boston’s history with more than $252 million in privately-funded community benefits over 15 years, including the largest-ever private investment in a City facility, major contracts for local and MWBE businesses, and annual payments to benefit student athletes citywide, Franklin Park, and surrounding neighborhoods

BOSTON - Friday, February 6, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today, in partnership with Boston Legacy Football Club (“Boston Legacy FC”), shared a progress update on the White Stadium renovation project, where construction is well underway. 

 

“Our Boston students deserve nothing less than the best, and I’m proud to fight for our kids every day. The newly renovated White Stadium will deliver the largest community benefits deal in Boston’s history,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “With construction now underway, our students and community will gather and grow in a new, world-class home for BPS athletics, owned as a public asset available in every season. Our partnership with Boston Legacy will have an enduring impact with investments in local businesses, Franklin Park, surrounding communities, and our students.”

 

“For Boston Legacy FC, investing in White Stadium is as an investment in the next generation – creating access, inspiration and opportunity across Boston,” said Jennifer Epstein, Controlling Owner of Boston Legacy FC. “Through our privately funded commitment of more than $250 million over the next 15 years, we’re ensuring that White Stadium remains a City-owned, year-round public asset for Boston Public Schools students and the community for generations.”

 

White Stadium Construction and Contracting Update:

 

Today, the City and its General Contractor for White Stadium, BOND Building Construction (BOND), a union signatory construction firm, also announced that, after having reviewed and accepted bids for all phases of the White Stadium project (the East side), the City has established a total construction cost of $135 million for the publicly-funded share of the project, protected by a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract. The GMP was developed through a full and now complete public bidding process under state law, and the updated cost includes the pricing of a finalized design and scope, tariffs on construction materials, and market escalation. 

 

Boston Legacy FC, the City’s private funding partner for the renovation, announced today that its share of the Stadium renovation (the West side) will cost in excess of $190 million, financed in part by a landmark loan from Bank of America. 

 

The City and Boston Legacy FC have both completed demolition and abatement and commenced sub-surface utility and foundation work, including upgraded power, water, and telecommunications infrastructure, which is slated to be completed in Fall 2026. Vertical construction on both sides of the athletic complex will begin at the end of March 2026. The project is expected to create more than 500 construction jobs.

 

MWBE and Local Business Participation Update:

 

As of today, the City and Boston Legacy FC jointly shared that the White Stadium project has committed $43 million in contracts to MWBE businesses, which is 44% of all contracts awarded on the project to date. The project expects to award additional tens of millions of dollars in contracts available for eligible local businesses in the next phase of construction, and will be holding a contracting fair and other events to promote the opportunities to local businesses based in the neighborhoods surrounding Franklin Park, including Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, and Roxbury. Local businesses that have already received contracts on the White Stadium project include All-Time Services, a Labor and Janitorial Services Company, based in Roslindale, with a $375,000 contract for labor and construction management services, and Eco Waste, a Disposal & Containerization Company, based in Dorchester, which secured a $375,000 contract for waste management. 

 

“Being part of the White Stadium renovation is more than a project - it’s an honor and a chance to shape our community's future,” said Gifted Keith, Vice President of Business Development at All-Time Services. “Partnering with Bond, gives us the opportunity to build a new chapter in Boston history, this project is setting a new standard for how public investments can create real, lasting impact for our neighborhoods”

 

“The White Stadium project represents the type of project that creates access to opportunity for small businesses in general but especially true for minority and local owned businesses like mine,” said Jesse Jeter, president and co-founder of Eco Waste Disposal & Container Storage. “We’re excited to be part of such a special public project in our city and excited by what this level of commitment means for the long-term economic health and growth of small, local businesses.” 

 

The City will continue to regularly convene the White Stadium Supplier Diversity Advisory Group through the winter to share contracting opportunities at White Stadium during construction and operations. The advisory group’s purpose is to ensure that local businesses are aware of contracting opportunities and to support the City and Boston Legacy FC in achieving project goals for contracting and economic development into the communities surrounding Franklin Park. 

 

Update on Community Benefits: Boston Legacy FC’s Privately Funded Community Benefits Will Surpass $252 Million Over 15 Years

 

With an upfront private investment of more than $190 million to deliver a world-class, publicly-owned student athletics facility, Boston Legacy FC’s privately-funded public and community benefits, guaranteed under the lease agreement negotiated in December of 2024, will surpass $252 million over the next 15 years—the largest community benefits agreement in the City’s history. The City recently announced a community benefits agreement with the Kraft Group for the privately owned stadium in Everett that will deliver $48 million in benefits for the City of Boston and the Charlestown neighborhood over the same period. 

 

Mayor Wu and Boston Legacy FC also announced that the annual community benefits payments starting at $500,000 and increasing by 3% annually, will be directed to a Community Annual Fund and supplemented through fundraising in partnership with the community to generate additional resources for community investments. 

 

The White Stadium project includes the largest community benefits commitment from a private partner in Boston’s history. Over 15 years, those benefits include:

 

·       $190 million private capital investment to revitalize White Stadium. 

·       $34 million to operate and maintain White Stadium as a year-round public asset, including resources to maintain the track and field to top standards; providing day-to-day cleaning, security, and upkeep and supporting a wide range of community and public events.

·       $15.4 million in rent and City revenue sharing, to be reinvested into Franklin Park and other neighborhood properties under the terms of the George Robert White Trust, and dedicated to a new citywide BPS athletics fund. 

·       $9.3 million in cumulative community benefits payments from Boston Legacy FC, which will be directed to a Community Annual Fund and distributed in consultation with the City and neighborhood leaders to support economic, athletic, and community activity in the neighborhoods of Franklin Park.

·       $3.75 million to invest in Franklin Park capital projects and tree canopy, including a first-ever tree fund and a surcharge of $1 per ticket, set to increase with inflation, a term in the lease negotiated with the support of the Franklin Park Coalition.

 

Update on BPS Athletics: City and Boston Legacy FC announces Seed-Funding for New BPS athletics fund:

 

Mayor Wu, Boston Legacy FC and Superintendent Skipper today announced the creation of a citywide BPS athletics fund, backed by commitments negotiated with Boston Legacy FC, to support student athletes, coaches, and teams across the City. The City will dedicate annual funds from revenue sharing, estimated at $8 million over the next 15 years, to support new team uniforms and equipment, transportation and travel, special training, and other resources for BPS athletics across the City. These funds are a separate revenue stream from other community benefit payments negotiated under the lease. 

 

“White Stadium will be a hub for student athletes and families in every season that will help bring our athletics program to the next level,” said BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper. “When it opens, our students will have a top tier facility that delivers what our teams, our students, and coaches need, along with mentorships and job opportunities. We are grateful for the continued partnership with the City and I’m excited to see our students thrive in this new and reimagined space.” 

 

“Today’s announcement represents progress toward the commitment to award 50% of White Stadium contracting dollars to certified Minority- and Women-owned businesses, along with a historic community benefits package that will be directed by a community-appointed body,” said Senator Liz Miranda. “That’s a meaningful opportunity to build resources locally, and we’ll keep working to ensure Boston Public Schools families and our residents share directly in the benefits.”

 

“The White Stadium project represents a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a state of the art recreational facility for the residents of Dorchester and Mattapan” said State Representative Russell Holmes. “I want to thank Mayor Wu and the Boston Legacy for their commitment to contracting with underutilized business enterprises and for the historic amount of community benefits being delivered”. 

 

As the restored citywide hub of BPS athletics, the new White Stadium will be open for BPS games and practices daily, including after school and on weekends, and throughout the summer, hosting soccer, cross-country, track, cheer, and football, as well as strength training and other athletic programs. With a new regulation track, for the first time, White Stadium will also be able to host state tournaments. 

 

BPS plans to make the new complex available to teams at every high school in the City, both for daily use by teams and as a site for home games, special matches, meets, team banquets, and tournaments. Prior to renovation, the Stadium had no indoor training spaces, lacked running water, heat, and field drainage, and was used regularly by just two high schools during the fall season, and for city cross country and City League track meets. As a citywide athletic hub, the new Stadium will be open and used by thousands of BPS students annually in both organized competition and other athletic programming, and open every day for public use and available to community-based organizations.

 

The final design includes a professional-grade grass field, a collegiate-level eight-lane track, dedicated strength and conditioning facilities, a sports medicine center, and flexible indoor study and community spaces. 

 

Update on Transportation Plan:

 

The transportation plan for the renovated White Stadium is establishing a national benchmark for an urban stadium, and will create a new model for managing large crowd events in Franklin Park. By integrating “ticket-linked transit”—where spectators pre-select their travel mode at the point of purchase—the facility maximizes use of shuttles, rideshare, and public transit, while reducing demand for parking. Central to this strategy is the commitment to a 100% electric shuttle fleet within the first three years of operation, aligning the Stadium with Boston's highest environmental standards and ensuring a sustainable, low-impact footprint for the surrounding Franklin Park community. The City and BPS will also be actively planning for the daily operations of the Stadium as an active BPS athletics hub and community resource. The City and BLFC are incorporating community feedback following the public release of the White Stadium Transportation Plan and will host a series of public meetings on transportation in Spring 2026 focused on addressing comments. Additional feedback can be submitted here.

 

Update on Boston Legacy FC:

Boston Legacy FC will kick off its inaugural season on March 14, 2026, hosting Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium. The club has announced its 23-player preliminary roster for the 2026 NWSL preseason. Boston is led by head coach Filipa Patão, who arrives from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica after guiding the women’s senior team to a 156-28-15 record across all competitions since 2020

Governor Healey Releases New Impact Report on Transformative New Fair Share Investments in Education, Transportation

Governor Healey Releases New Impact Report on Transformative New Fair Share Investments in Education, Transportation  

Healey-Driscoll Administration has made child care more affordable; expanded Career and Technical Education and Early College; improved roads, bridges and public transit 

Boston — Today, Governor Healey posted Delivering on Fair Share, a new Impact Report on how the Healey-Driscoll Administration has invested funds from the Fair Share surtax to improve education and transportation in Massachusetts. Report data shows that the administration has made overdue upgrades to roads and bridges, improved safety and reliability of public transportation, increased Career and Technical Education and Early College seats, made community college free, expanded financial aid at four-year colleges, and expanded access to affordable child care for thousands of families.  

“Massachusetts residents deserve, and businesses and our economy benefit from, investments in high-quality education and effective and reliable transportation,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We are making smart, strategic investments that improve life for our residents and families, as well as Massachusetts businesses and our economy – and the return on investment is clear. I’m grateful to the Legislature for their partnership to deliver these results for Massachusetts and for the continued collaboration of advocates and leaders across education and transportation.”  

“We’re proud to launch this Impact Report to show how our administration has put Fair Share dollars to work to make meaningful improvements in every Massachusetts city and town,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “As a longtime former mayor, I’m especially proud of how we have been able to help cities, towns, and rural areas to improve local transportation and to provide world-class education.” 

“Fair Share dollars are transforming how people in Massachusetts learn, work, and get around,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "Using these funds, we have made community college free, delivered record financial aid to public higher education students, and opened thousands of childcare slots for families. They are funding fare-free transit in every region, paving roads, repairing bridges, and helping get the MBTA back on track. This investment is producing real, visible results that are improving daily life for people across the Commonwealth." 

 

“The release of this report and the rollout of the dashboard by the Healey-Driscoll Administration is consistent with the longstanding goals of the Legislature to account for the use of Fair Share funds in an open, public, and transparent manner,” said State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means (D-Westport). “I applaud the Administration for taking this necessary step. It ensures the public is fully informed about how we have maximized Fair Share resources to generate a real return on investment, improving educational opportunities for all, bolstering transportation infrastructure, and making Massachusetts more affordable and competitive. I hope our residents take the opportunity to visit the online dashboard, review the report, and learn more about the actions we have taking to invest Fair Share revenues to deliver for the Commonwealth and our communities.” 

“Over the last three years, our administration’s Fair Share investment strategy has included practicing sound fiscal discipline, leveraging these funds to make transformational investments, and prioritizing long-term impacts in communities across the state,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “Our new Impact Report reflects the success of our strategy and informs how we will continue investing the surtax to make Massachusetts an even better place to live.” 

  

The Impact Report shows that the Healey-Driscoll Administration has used Fair Share revenues to expand access to affordable child care and early education, and to give students the support they need to succeed. For example, the Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) program reached an additional 18,500 families, helping more parents return to work and more children get the strong start they need. The Impact Report also shows that the surtax funds 280,000 free and healthy school meals every day, saving families time and money and helping students to learn.  

The Impact Report also demonstrates how the administration has used the surtax to make higher education in Massachusetts even more effective and more affordable, such as establishing free community college for all students and supporting capital improvements to 200 buildings across the 29 public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts. The BRIGHT Act, filed by Governor Healey in 2025, would further leverage these funds to generate up to $3 billion in funds for capital projects on UMass, state university, and community college campuses.  

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been making sustained, meaningful investments in our early education, K-12 and higher education sectors, especially in communities that have historically been underfunded,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “Through Fair Share, we’re able to expand access to high-quality learning opportunities, strengthen student supports and ensure our educators have the resources they need to help every student succeed.” 

The Governor’s $8 billion transportation investment plan, released last year, leverages Fair Share to make improvements transit networks across the state over the next 10 years. According to the Impact Report, hundreds of long-overdue bridge and road upgrades are already underway across Massachusetts, and every community in Massachusetts received increased Chapter 90 funding to enable municipal transportation improvements.  

Surtax revenues have also facilitated the Administration’s work to make public transit systems work better for riders across the state. These investments are improving the rider experience, with faster journeys, fewer delays and shorter waits between trains. In total, Fair Share has enabled projects to improve safety and reliability for riders in all 177 communities served by the MBTA, Commuter rail, ferry and bus networks, including the historic Track Improvement Program, during which over 220 slow zones stemming from decades of deferred maintenance were removed. Through the surtax, the administration has also saved 35,000 MBTA riders an average of $228 per year on fares.  

“Under the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s leadership and continued legislative support, Fair Share has enabled both MassDOT and the MBTA to tackle longstanding transportation infrastructure needs across the entire state. We have been able to perform and accelerate critical work, such as eliminating decades-old speed restrictions across our light and heavy rail systems, and addressing bridge repairs on closed, load-restricted, or poor-condition bridges through the $75 million Funding for Accelerated Infrastructure Repair (FAIR) program. With a commitment of $8 billion over ten years, including funds for regional transit authorities, we are facilitating longer term goals that strengthen the entire transportation network with sustained, strategic investments where they matter most—on the roads, bridges, transit systems, and corridors people rely on every day,” said Interim MassDOT Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng. “To further support municipalities, we’ve delivered new and increased Chapter 90 funds that help address local bridge repairs, pavement needs, and traffic mitigation, improving the quality of life for residents, and invigorating downtowns, housing, and jobs. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making government work for those we serve by providing cities and towns the tools and certainty they need to plan effectively, deliver projects more efficiently, and improve safety and reliability across the Commonwealth.” 

The administration is continuing to propose future investments. In January, Governor Healey filed her Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, House 2, which includes $2.7 billion in Fair Share surtax spending, and a Fair Share supplemental budget bill to spend $1.15 billion in surplus FY25 surtax revenues. This is in addition to the Governor’s recently filed Chapter 90 bond bill, which proposes $1.2 billion over four years, made possible by leveraging Fair Share revenues, for municipal transportation projects.  

More data is available via the Impact Report, which will be updated annually.  

Statements of Support: 

Cindy Rowe, President & CEO of JALSA and a leader in the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition: 

"Fair Share-funded investments in transportation and public education are making Massachusetts more affordable, competitive, and equitable, and helping build a stronger economy that works for all of us. With this new website, voters in all 351 cities and towns can see how Fair Share is funding our local public schools and roads. Working families can see how we're benefitting from programs like free school meals, college financial aid, and free buses that make life more affordable, and transit riders can see how Fair Share is financing new investments in the MBTA and regional transit authorities to deliver a more reliable public transportation system. As time goes by, it's clearer and clearer that Fair Share is a win-win."  

Kevin Brousseau, Secretary-Treasurer, MA AFL-CIO & Co-Chair, MA AFL-CIO Public Sector Task Force: 

 

“Working people across the Commonwealth have benefitted from the Healey-Driscoll Administration's strategic, meaningful surtax investments. We applaud this new Impact Report for providing transparency and accountability on how Fair Share has been applied to improving our education and transportation systems, and we look forward to continuing to see the surtax invested in making Massachusetts an even better place for working families.” 

Max Page, President, Massachusetts Teachers Association:  

"The Fair Share Amendment is delivering billions of dollars in new funding every single year for our public schools and colleges, roads, bridges, and public transit. Fair Share revenues have exceeded expectations, enabling major new investments that would not be possible otherwise. And it's all being paid for by fairly taxing income above $1 million a year. As a member of the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition that helped pass the Fair Share Amendment, I hope everyone in Massachusetts will use this website to understand just how much of a difference Fair Share is making for communities and for the whole Commonwealth, every day.” 

Kate Dineen, President and CEO, A Better City:  

“Thanks to the stewardship of the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Legislative leaders, Fair Share revenue is delivering for our communities and for our economy. As the new dashboard illustrates, Fair Share resources are being smartly invested to improve our statewide transportation system—from the MBTA and RTAs to roads and bridges across the Commonwealth—and to fund important education programs. We look forward to working together to highlight the impact of Fair Share investments and to advance new strategies for optimizing this crucial funding stream that is helping to address decades of underinvestment in our public transportation system.” 

Viviana M. Abreu-Hernandez, President, Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center: 

“In 2022 Massachusetts voters enacted the Fair Share Amendment resulting in $6.2 billion for investment in public education and transportation. Free community college, childcare vouchers, free public buses, free school meals for all children, improvement of safety and reliability in public transportation, and capital investments have all been possible due to Fair Share. The dashboard developed by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) creates more transparency and accountability which we applaud. This tool allows the public to see and track how the Fair Share revenue is being invested, just as voters intended.”  

Thomas M. McGee, Chair, MBTA Board of Directors:   

“The fair share amendment is delivering on its promise of investing critically needed transportation funding for the Commonwealth and the return on those investments is making a real difference in the challenges our system continues to confront. The dashboard is a great tool to highlight these investments in an easily understandable and transparent format. The dashboard focuses on key areas were we have seen substantial results, elimination of over 220 speed restrictions replacing 225,000feet of rail and accessibility improvements across the MBTA system, increasing  funding for Chapter 90 by $180 million in 2026 for cities and towns across the commonwealth, dedicating $550 million yearly to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund which translates into an additional $5 billion in (CTF) credit capacity over 10 years, to name a few of the needed investments which are helping move the commonwealth towards a 21st century transportation system that is the lynchpin for our future economy.” 

Amie Shei, President and CEO, The Foundation of Central Massachusetts: 

“Fair Share surtax funds have enabled new investments in education and transportation initiatives that would not be possible but for this funding.  These investments help to advance regional equity, improve health and wellbeing, and ensure that residents across the Commonwealth have access to better education and transportation.  The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has seen the impact that these funds have already had across Central Massachusetts.  We are especially pleased to be able to help identify, advocate for, steward, and contribute to new state investments in microtransit in our region.” 

Linda Dunlavy, Executive Director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments: 

“Fair Share revenue has allowed Massachusetts to expand services and pursue strategic priorities across Massachusetts. In rural Franklin County, free tuition to Greenfield Community College has expanded student enrollment and has allowed the College to create programs directly responsive to Franklin County’s economic needs. The increase to Chapter 90, creation of a pilot gravel roads program and expanded culvert funding provides much needed revenue and access to funding that directly supports the needs and challenges of the most rural municipalities in the Commonwealth.” 

Roseann Bongiovanni, Executive Director, Greenroots:  

“I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for prioritizing meaningful investments in public transportation, infrastructure and education; three cornerstones of everyday life for so many in Massachusetts and particularly important for environmental justice communities like Chelsea and East Boston. In addition, I applaud the Administration's commitment to transparency.  By showing all residents in the Commonwealth how the Fair Share surtax funds have been invested, Massachusetts is again modeling what Government should be doing -- sharing data intentionally, honestly and transparently.”     

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: 

“The historic investments the Healey-Driscoll Administration has made in education and transportation through Fair Share dollars will benefit Massachusetts for years to come. Our goals for housing growth, economic development, health care, and nearly every other policy area can only be fully realized if people can get where they need to go. From road and bridge projects, to fare-free public bus systems, and improvements to rail and subway service, Fair Share investments in transportation are providing the critical connections communities need to move forward and advance local priorities. At the same time, Fair Share investments in education recognize our schools for what they truly are: one of the most powerful ways we make a lasting impact on the lives of the next generation. Some of the first and most meaningful memories our students have of our cities and towns are shaped by their experiences in our schools, just as first impressions visitors have of our communities are shaped by the condition of our roads and the ease of getting from place to place. These investments have worked to improve those experiences to bring Massachusetts to its fullest potential in being a place where people want to work, live, and lead their lives. I want to thank Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for these investments, for their continued partnership with local officials, their continued commitment to building a stronger Commonwealth from the street level up, and for providing this platform to see the full impact of Fair Share investments into people’s everyday lives.” 

Reggie Ramos (she/her), Executive Director, Transportation for Massachusetts:  

"Fair Share revenues have made a significant impact to stabilize our transportation system from additional funds for Chapter 90 to increased funding for Regional Transportation Authorities. Without these resources, the combination of the Covid 19 pandemic and the decades long underinvestment in the MBTA would have resulted in a death spiral for the MBTA. To address the overwhelming needs of all the communities across the Commonwealth, we must move boldly, pursue fresh revenue opportunities and heed the Transportation Funding Task Force's recommendation of leveraging Fair Share and enhancing current revenues that need updating so that projects like East-West Rail, RTA improvements, microtransit, Cape Cod Bridges are assured of implementation. To that end, we look forward to engaging with the Impact Report as it is instrumental for accountability and transparency. This will be a direct window for residents to learn and track where funding goes and how this might directly impact their daily lives." 

James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce: 

“The income surtax remains a controversial law. However, as approved by the voters, we will advocate for the impactful use of this funding to support our statewide transportation and education agendas. The Chamber will continue to ensure that we see meaningful results and that the funding is used as intended. It is imperative that our government leaders are transparent in this regard, and we applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for launching this web site that allows all stakeholders to see how surtax monies are being invested.” 

Amy O’Leary, Executive Director, Strategies for Children: 

“In 2005 Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to launch an independent, consolidated department with a primary focus on early childhood learning and care. As we look back on that history, we know how critical governance can be to ensure collaboration both inside and outside of government in support of a child’s growth and development – starting at birth through higher education. The investments from the income surtax in early education and care have been transformational. The funding has supported the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) Grants, financial assistance for families and rate increases bringing us closer to funding the true cost of care and building a more stable early education and care system for children, families, and educators. Thanks in part to the income surtax, Massachusetts is the only state in the nation to continue funding the pandemic-era grants after federal funding ended. We are a model for the country and will continue to be as we consider opportunities to continue deliver on the promise of supporting a high-quality system in Massachusetts.” 

Erin McAleer, CEO of Project Bread, the lead nonprofit behind the Feed Kids Coalition: 

“The data is clear: with universal free school meals, more children are eating breakfast and lunch in school and starting their days with the right energy to stay focused and healthy. We know that federal nutrition programs like schools meals and SNAP work efficiently and effectively to reduce food insecurity statewide, and we are proud to work with state legislators and the Healey-Driscoll administration to ensure children are well-nourished each day in school and year-round. We are truly changing the health of a generation in Massachusetts.” 

UMass President Marty Meehan: 

“The Fair Share Amendment has made possible transformational investments from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Legislature. The expansion of MassGrant Plus funding, along with the record $422 million in UMass-funded financial aid, was key in the university's ability to launch our free tuition program for in-state undergraduate students from households earning $75,000 or less. Fair Share has also enabled visionary proposals like the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s BRIGHT Act, which would provide much-needed capital investment in the Commonwealth’s public campuses, including UMass. This crucial funding would enable the university to renovate and repair buildings on our five campuses to provide our students and faculty with modern facilities they need and deserve while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.” 

Vincent Pedone, Executive Director, Massachusetts State Universities Council of Presidents:  

“Fair Share revenues have provided a critical and timely investment in our Massachusetts’ state universities and the public higher education system. These resources are giving our colleges and universities the means to tackle decades of deferred maintenance and expand support for student success. Paired with the BRIGHT Act, this sustained commitment ensures our public institutions remain safe, modern, and accessible engines of opportunity for communities across the Commonwealth.” 

Nate Mackinnon, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges:  

“Fair Share has helped to dramatically transform the fabric of our community colleges, boosting enrollment, modifying physical spaces, and fundamentally changing the trajectory of our students' lives. We are pleased and grateful that the Healey-Driscoll administration is making the impact known widely." 

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 AYOR MICHELLE WU TO BE JOINED BY REGIONAL MAYORS AND CITY MANAGERS IN STANDING TOGETHER TO PROTECT RESIDENTS AND DENOUNCE ILLEGAL ICE ACTIONS

BOSTON - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu and other regional mayors and city managers tomorrow will give an update on how the City of Boston and neighboring municipalities are taking steps to address unconstitutional federal operations. 

The press conference will be streamed on boston.gov

WHEN: Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: 26 Court Street Downtown

WHO:

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang

Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson

Newton Mayor Marc Laredo 

Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson

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夏利臣街215號業主有意加高，蓋成4層樓。（周菊子攝）

區的無案件報告，但派發中英文傳單，以針對年長女性的靈性祝福騙局為例，詳述騙局運作方式，提供自我保護貼士，說明可撥打1-800-494-TIPS來匿名舉報，提醒民眾小心防範詐騙。

                  當晚僅有的另一項議程是建築師陳建新（Jim chen）代表夏利臣街（Harisson Ave. ）215號業主，以簡報片說明，這是一棟3層高的3家庭屋樓宇，鑑於左邊的2棟樓宇，都已從3層加蓋成4層高樓宇，所以業主也有意加高，再出售或出租。

建築師陳建新（左）回答問題。（周菊子攝）

                  根據Redfin的房地產網站資料，夏利臣街（Harisson Ave. ）215號這個地址在2024年4月以158萬元賣出後，如今已跌價49萬元。這是棟建於1870年，土地面積1,361平方英尺，共有3臥室，3睡房，共2,430平方英尺的的多家庭屋樓宇。

                 出席民眾多半關心一旦改建，對周邊房屋安全會否有影響，建成的新單位，會否已可負擔價格出租或出售等。

                 建築師表示將收集居民們的意見，回報業主，再研議。

華埠主街經理和陳素貞（中）報告新年花市時間。（周菊子攝）

麻州參議員Nick Collins邀民眾2/24到州政府慶祝農曆新年。（周菊子攝）

                  麻州參議員Nick Collins這晚造訪華埠居民會，宣佈喜訊，報告自從新冠病毒疫情後停辦的州政府農曆新年慶祝會，將於2月24日重新舉辦，近一步的活動細節，將再通知社區。

                  Nick Collins表示，他特地來參加會議，是還想要告訴居民們，麻州參議會最近通過了2項法案，一是把每年的1月30日，訂為州立假日的Fred Korematsu 市民自由日，藉以強調人們沒有忘記亞裔社區在第二次世界大戰時遭遇的磨難。另外一項法案是提高識字率標準，並確保有閱讀障礙的學生能夠取得解決問題的資源。

                  Nick Collins參議員強調，很多華埠民眾重視的議題，例如可負擔住宅，交通及人身安全等，他都關心，也會竭力為民眾解決問題，歡迎民眾和他的辦公室聯絡。

華埠居民參加會議。（周菊子攝）

                  經華人前進會等組織提名，最近才獲邀成為綠路保護會董事會董事的藝術家葉閏甯（Anita Yip），這晚拿著宣傳單，向居民們報告，由波士頓是藝術及文化局，麻州文化委員會贊助的「重拾歷史」展覽，將於2月25日（週淵）下午5點半起，在昆士高中（JQUS, 900 Washington St., Boston, MA）舉辦啟動派對，入場免費，歡迎抿著出席，聆聽街坊故事。

綠路保護會董事會董事葉閏甯（Anita Yip）宣傳「重拾歷史」展覽。（周菊子攝）

                  波士頓華埠主街經理何陳素珍則在會上報告，該會主辦的「新年花市」將於2月11日（週三）至2月16日的早上9點至下午6點，在中華貿易大樓（China Trade Center）擺出「新年花市」，方便民眾購買鮮花，準備過年。

                    波士頓華埠居民會主席黃國威提醒居民，這週末的2月7日中午，僑聲音樂劇社在昆士中學禮堂演出折子戲，歡迎民眾前往欣賞。