JHONAIQUER JUAN CRUZ 將出任波士頓市ROSLINDALE 鄰里聯絡員

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES JHONAIQUER JUAN CRUZ AS NEW ROSLINDALE NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON

BOSTON – Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Jhonaiquer Juan Cruz as the new neighborhood liaison for Roslindale within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a crucial role in connecting residents with city services and resources. Within ONS, liaisons have an active, hands-on role in the neighborhood they represent, facilitating resident input on local government matters and ensuring that the appropriate city departments address constituent service requests. They are present at neighborhood meetings and respond to local emergencies, such as fires, to help residents.

“Boston thrives when we build meaningful connections between residents and City Hall, and our neighborhood liaisons are out in the community every day, advocating for residents and ensuring that City services are delivered when they are needed, ” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Jhon’s strong connection to the neighborhood, dedication to his community and leadership experience will be a great asset to Roslindale. As both Mayor and a Roslindale resident, I’m excited to welcome him to this role.”

A longtime Boston resident, Cruz has called Roslindale home for over a decade. Cruz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Assumption University, where he fostered a passion for public service and community engagement through volunteering and involvement in the Black Diaspora Student Union and the ALANA Network (Asian, Latinx, African, and Native American). A Dominican-American and native Spanish speaker, Cruz is excited to break down language barriers, connecting all Roslindale residents with city resources and opportunities.

“This role is especially meaningful to me because I have a personal connection to the people, families, small businesses, and community spaces that make this neighborhood special– my Godson is an active participant in the Archdale Community Center, my sister operates her hair braiding business in the heart of Roslindale Square,” said Jhonaiquer Juan Cruz, Roslindale Liasion. “ I am excited for the opportunity to give back to the community I call home and look forward to meeting more residents, strengthening existing relationships, and working together to help make Roslindale an even stronger and more connected neighborhood.”

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services is led by Executive Director Mohammed Missouri, who works alongside four deputy directors. Deputy directors supervise the liaisons and community engagement specialists who facilitate abutters meetings.

“From growing up in Archdale and his strong connections to the neighborhood, Jhonaiquer will bolster our work to support Roslindale residents and ensure city services are delivered well and on time,” said Mohammed Missouri, Executive Director of Neighborhood Services. “I am thrilled to welcome him to this critical role in the Office of Neighborhood Services.”

Neighborhood liaisons will be present at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. If there are inclement weather conditions, the time and location may change to an indoor location and will be reflected on the City events page. Community members can also meet with their designated neighborhood liaisons at weekly office hours in-person every Friday to receive guidance on how to navigate City services.

麻州「一站式社區成長計劃」將斥資3.3億美元 資助 403 項發展計劃建2.7萬套房

 （Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府宣佈，將由「社區一站式成長計畫」（Community One Stop for Growth）發放3.3億美元，資助207個社區、共403個在地經濟發展與住房項目。估計創建住宅2.7萬套，永久工作機會1.3萬個，以及700萬平方英尺商業空間。

州長奚莉（Maura Healey）指出，這是該計畫歷來規模最大的單期撥款，估計可帶動高達246億美元的民間投資。

麻州經濟發展行政辦公室（EOED）、住宅與宜居社區辦公室（HLC）及麻州發展局（MassDevelopment）將聯合執行，統籌這計劃的14項資助管道。住宅與宜居社區秘書長馬蒂亞斯（Juana Matias）指出，這是麻州史上對在地基礎設施的最大筆投資，資金將優先用於鋪設道路、拉設水電管線與土地整地等建房前置工程，為後續房屋與商業開發打下基礎。

獲資助項目分布廣泛，其中36%位於農村社區（獲近7,800萬美元）、50%位於波士頓交通局（MBTA）沿線社區、37%為住房選擇社區，24%則屬於門戶城市（Gateway Cities），更有13個社區首度獲選。

資金由三大主管機關分發至14項細分專案，包含：住房基礎設施計畫（1.097億美元/54項）、麻州基礎設施計畫（1.051億美元/59項）、MBTA社區催化基金（5,110萬美元/24項）、低度利用物業開發計畫（1,730萬美元/35項）、海港經濟委員會資助（1,213萬美元/20項）、農村發展基金（1,000萬美元/48項）、住房選擇資助（695萬美元/27項）、市中心倡議資本資助（490萬美元/42項）、用地預備計畫（461萬美元/15項）、社區規劃資助（390萬美元/43項）、TDI股權投資（175萬美元/11項）、棕地重劃基金（104萬美元/5項）、空置店面活化（58萬美元/12項），以及不動產服務技術協助（55萬美元/8項）。

麻州多位地方首長高度支持這計劃。波士頓獲得6項住宅基礎設施資助；伍斯特市將運用資金拆除舊丹霍姆大樓（Denholm Building）並鋪設綠能科技園區道路；秋河市（Fall River）獲500萬美元打造阿爾登街走廊（Alden Street Corridor）以配合通勤鐵路延伸；傅萊明罕（Framingham）則規劃將現有辦公大樓改建為含平價單位的複合式住宅。

政界與產業代表認為，在通膨與高利率環境下，這筆資金能有效降低開發門檻，帶動民間資本跟進，解決在地住房與就業需求。

Governor Healey Announces $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects Across Massachusetts

Largest Community One Stop for Growth awards round in history will support 27,000 housing units, 13,000 jobs, and more than $24 billion in private investment 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The awards will support more than 27,000 new homes, more than 13,000 permanent jobs, and more than 7 million square feet of new commercial development, while helping unlock an estimated $24.6 billion in private investment. This is the largest amount of One Stop funding issued in a single round in the history of the program.

The Community One Stop for Growth, overseen by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), makes it easier for cities, towns and organizations to access state funding for projects that create housing, strengthen downtowns, prepare sites for development, build construction and support local economic growth. This year’s awards are being delivered through 14 grant programs administered by EOED, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC), and MassDevelopment.

“We’re investing in communities across Massachusetts to create the housing, jobs and economic growth our state needs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These awards will turn underused properties into new homes and businesses, strengthen downtowns, create good jobs and unlock billions of dollars in private investment. That means more opportunity for families, workers and businesses in every part of our state.”

“The One Stop makes it easier for communities to access the resources they need to move important local projects forward,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This year, we’re supporting more than 400 projects in every region of Massachusetts, including communities receiving One Stop funding for the first time. These investments respond directly to local priorities and will deliver results for residents across the state.”

Of the 402 projects receiving awards, 36 percent are in a rural community, 24 percent in Gateway Cities, 37 percent in Housing Choice Communities, and 50 percent are in an MBTA Communities. Thirteen communities are receiving a grant through the One Stop for the first time. In total, 207 communities are receiving awards, which is the largest number of communities represented in a single round in the program’s history.

“The Community One Stop helps us partner with cities and towns to support projects that can unlock new investment and create meaningful economic growth,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “This year’s awards will help communities prepare sites for development, improve infrastructure, bring underused properties back into productive use and support thousands of new jobs and homes across Massachusetts.”

“With these awards, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is making the state’s largest ever investment in local infrastructure to support the development of new housing,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana Matias. “This is the roads, water, and site work that has to happen before a single home can be built. These investments unlock housing across the Commonwealth, and we’re thrilled to see local leaders putting them to work.” 

The FY27 One Stop program awards include:

• HousingWorks Infrastructure Program – $109,703,144 awarded to 54 projects

• MassWorks Infrastructure Program – $105,110,000 awarded to 59 projects

• MBTA Community Catalyst Fund – $51,101,991 awarded to 24 projects

• Underutilized Properties Program – $17,302,716 awarded to 35 projects

• Seaport Economic Council Grant Program – $12,133,395 awarded to 20 projects

• Rural Development Fund – $10,000,000 awarded to 48 projects

• Housing Choice Grant Program – $6,950,504 awarded to 27 projects

• Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Capital Grant Program – $4,900,000 awarded to 42 projects

• Site Readiness Program – $4,615,000 awarded to 15 projects

• Community Planning Grant Program – $3,905,693 awarded to 43 projects

• TDI Equity Investment Program – $1,752,404 awarded to 11 projects

• Brownfields Redevelopment Fund – $1,045,000 awarded to five projects

• Massachusetts Vacant Storefront Program – $580,000 awarded to 12 projects

• Real Estate Services Technical Assistance – $550,000 awarded to eight projects

The full list of grant recipients and project descriptions is available here.

“Through One Stop, the state delivers critical funding and technical assistance that goes a long way in helping communities bring transformative economic development projects to life,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “Our team at MassDevelopment is proud to administer five programs within the One Stop and we look forward to seeing these resources advance housing construction, business growth, and community development across Massachusetts.”

“This program is about creating jobs and investing in our communities — two of our most important responsibilities as elected officials,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I look forward to seeing bolstered economic development across the Commonwealth as a result of these investments, and I’m grateful to Governor Healey and her team for working to make this program a reality.”

“In Massachusetts, we’re serious about growing our housing supply,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “The Community One Stop for Growth is one of our state’s best tools for achieving our ambitious housing goals. This program helps drive hundreds of economic development projects by leveraging billions of dollars in private investment. In my own district, I’m proud that Community One Stop will be supporting the City of Framingham’s effort to convert an existing office building into housing, including affordable units that will benefit our residents—exactly the kind of project we need more of—as well as crucial work in Medway. I’m proud to have supported Community One Stop throughout my career and I’m thankful for all the benefits we see flowing back to our communities.”

About the Community One Stop for Growth

The Community One Stop for Growth is a streamlined application process overseen by the Executive Office of Economic Development that provides easy access and opportunities for cities and towns to apply for more than a dozen state grant programs administered by EOED, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and MassDevelopment. Programs in the One Stop offer direct funding and support to economic development projects related to community capacity building, planning and zoning, site preparation, building construction, infrastructure and housing development.

Learn more at mass.gov/onestop. 

麻州長Healey呼籲川普政府加速審查天然氣管道擴建案

    （Boston Orange編譯） 麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）今（1）日致函川普政府，呼籲聯邦加速審查阿爾岡昆（Algonquin）天然氣管道擴建案（即RARE計畫），以為麻州60萬戶天然氣用戶開闢新供應源，每年省下約4,000萬美元電費與氣費負擔，降低州民能源負擔。

    奚莉州長在發給美國能源部長萊特（Chris Wright）的信中強調，麻州正面臨能源需求挑戰，必須採取包含太陽能、風力、核能與天然氣等「全方位」供應策略。RARE計畫主要是升級現有管道設施，相關開發費用全數由業者承擔，不會轉嫁給一般納稅人。她敦促聯邦政府建立明確的時間表並跨部會協調，在確保環境評估與社區溝通品質的前提下盡速完成審查。

    麻州公共事業廳（DPU）已於今年1月批准主要能源公司 Eversource 與阿爾岡昆天然氣管道公司（Algonquin）簽署10年供氣合約。此擴建案可有效減少麻州對高價進口液化天然氣（LNG）的依賴，目前該案正由聯邦能源法規委員會（FERC）進行環境審查中。

Governor Healey Calls on Trump Administration to Expedite Review of Gas Pipeline Expansion

 Project would bring additional gas supply into Massachusetts and lower bills for 600,000 customers

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today called on the Trump Administration to expedite federal review of the expansion of the Algonquin gas pipeline, known as the Reliable Affordable Resilient Enhancement (RARE) Project, that she has previously supported. The project is expected to provide gas supply to 600,000 gas customers and lower gas bills by $40 million each year.

“I’ve been clear that we need to bring more energy supply into Massachusetts with an all-of-the-above approach that includes solar, wind, storage, nuclear, geothermal, hydro and gas,” said Governor Healey. “This project will lower costs for 600,000 customers, and the development will be paid for by the developer, not ratepayers. Massachusetts is moving forward with its review, and I’m asking the federal government to do the same – move quickly and keep this project on track so customers can see the savings.”

In a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Governor Healey urged the Trump Administration to move quickly on the federal reviews and permits required for RARE and to establish clear schedules, coordinate across federal agencies and dedicate the resources necessary to keep the project on track. She also emphasized that an expedited timeline should not come at the expense of environmental review or meaningful engagement with affected communities. As an expansion, most of the construction work will involve upgrading infrastructure already in place.  

In January, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) approved two 10-year agreements between Eversource gas utilities and Algonquin to deliver new gas supplies to customers. 

The additional gas supply is expected to reduce reliance on higher-cost imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Everett LNG Terminal, resulting in $40 million in direct savings per year. The project is currently undergoing federal environmental review through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Huntington劇院訂 2027 世界首演《出格》（Unorthodox） 現公開徵求在地演員

         （Boston Orange編譯）亨廷頓劇院（The Huntington）將推出改編自《紐約時報》暢銷自傳《出格》（Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots）的全新音樂劇，預定2027年5月在波士頓做世界首演。即日起公開招募在地演員，獲選者將於2026年10月20日參加試鏡。

        這齣戲匯聚百老匯頂尖創作者，編劇為曾以《法蘭西共和國祈禱文》（Prayer for the French Republic）入圍東尼獎的喬書亞・哈蒙（Joshua Harmon），詞曲由曾創作電影《大娛樂家》與音樂劇《致埃文·漢森》（Dear Evan Hansen），包辦艾美獎（Emmy）、葛萊美獎（Grammy）、奧斯卡獎（Oscar）、東尼獎（Tony）這美國四大娛樂獎項（EGOT）的本吉・帕塞克（Benj Pasek），以及曾以音樂劇《參政婦女》（Suffs）兩度獲得東尼獎的莎伊納・陶布（Shaina Taub）共同操刀。曾執導《魔法黑森林》（Into the Woods）的喬丹・費恩（Jordan Fein）將出任導演。曾獲東尼獎「最佳區域劇院」的波士頓亨廷頓劇院將負責製作。

        《出格》描繪的故事，聚焦紐約布魯克林的極端保守猶太社群，以17歲女孩迪沃莉（Devoiri）面對包辦婚姻，和六十年前隻身赴美的祖母弗雷達（Fraida），一人選擇融入虔誠信仰，另一人則試圖掙脫束縛所交織出的平行人生，來深度刻畫女性在自我實現與家庭間的抉擇。

        藝術總監洛雷塔・格雷科（Loretta Greco）表示，這是一齣深刻且震撼人心的作品。

        《出格》預定於2027年5月6日至6月6日在波士頓亨廷頓劇院登場。有意參演者，即日起可至官網huntingtontheatre.org/auditions，或寄信至 casting@huntingtontheatre.org 報名。

THE HUNTINGTON ANNOUNCES BOSTON-AREA AUDITION CALL FOR 
HARMON, PASEK, AND TAUB WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL UNORTHODOX

Local performers are invited to submit headshots and resumes to The Huntington in Boston 

for the opportunity to be among the original cast of a major new musical.

 

(BOSTON) – The Huntington is inviting Greater Boston performers to submit materials to be considered for a Boston local audition call for upcoming new musical Unorthodox, based on the New York Times best-selling memoir by Deborah Feldman. This is a rare opportunity for performers to be part of the original cast of this world premiere directed by Jordan Fein (Into the Woods at London’s Bridge Theatre) and crafted by Broadway icons Joshua Harmon (Tony nominee, Prayer for the French Republic), Benj Pasek (EGOT winner, Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman), and Shaina Taub (two-time Tony-winner, Suffs).

 

This search marks a unique opportunity for The Huntington, one of Boston’s leading professional theatres and recipient of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, to discover extraordinary talent and uplift new voices. 

 

“Every once in a blue moon, a true theatrical event comes along. And if you’re especially lucky, it also marks the birth of something thrilling, meaningful, and true,” says Huntington Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director Loretta Greco. “The joining of musical theater visionaries Benj Pasek and Shaina Taub with one of our great living playwrights, Joshua Harmon, collaborating for the first time together to create a musical adaptation of Unorthodox is one such moment. What they’ve crafted is an urgent, intimate, and soul-stirring story of two women discovering who they are and what world they want to forge for their children. I have no doubt this extraordinary new musical, directed by the incredible Jordan Fein, will resonate far beyond our walls, and you’ll be able to say you experienced it here first.”

 

More information about auditions and submitting materials can be found at huntingtontheatre.org/auditions. Artists can submit headshots and resumes to casting@huntingtontheatre.org. Select artists will be invited to audition at the local audition call on October 20, 2026. 

 

The Huntington’s production of Unorthodox will run at the Huntington Theatre in Boston (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115) from May 6 – June 6, 2027. More information can be found at huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/unorthodox

「富比士」2026年度400大富豪榜揭曉. 麻州 7人再上榜 4名百大榜

         （Boston Orange編譯）《富比士》（Forbes）日前公佈2026年美國前400大富豪榜，總資產達創紀錄的8兆美元。麻州共有7人上榜，全是榜上常客，其中4人擠身百大，3人來自富達投資（Fidelity），另1人為新英格蘭愛國者球隊（Patriot）東主Robert Kraft。

        總部位於麻州昆士市的「花崗岩電信」（Granite Telecommunications）執行長赫爾（Rob Hale）再度上榜，以65億美元身價在全美富豪榜上排名第261，成為麻州南岸地區的代表人物。

        《富比士》400大富豪榜，今年門檻大幅提升，個人資產至少44億美元，才能上榜，其中有34名新人。

        麻州今年上榜的7名億萬富豪，榜首仍為為富達投資（Fidelity Investments）執行長艾比姬爾強森（Abigail Johnson），身價高達416億美元，名列全美第25。富達家族管房地產投資的Edward Johnson IV以163 億美元排名第 73 名，Elizabeth Johnson則以144億美元排名第89。

        新英格蘭愛國者隊老闆羅伯克拉夫特（Robert Kraft）則以152億美元排名第81。

        現年60歲的赫爾事業版圖橫跨電信與房產，不僅身兼FoxRock房產公司總裁，也是波士頓凱爾特人隊（Celtic）的小股東。他的財富比去年成長7億美元，旗下房產公司在昆士市開發多處大型住宅與醫療中心，擁有超過500萬平方英尺的商業地產。

另外2名麻州上榜者為體育用品公司「新平衡（New Balance）」的東主Jim Davis家族，以67億美元排名第256位，以及前有線電視巨頭 Pilot House的創投主席Amos Hostetter, Jr.，以44億美元排名第380。

在這榜單上，特斯拉（Tesla）執行長馬斯克(Elon Musk)以8,390億美元蟬聯美國首富。他擁有Space X 38%的股份。

亞馬遜創辦人貝佐斯(Jeff Bezos)以3,780億美元位，屈居世界第二。

Google母公司Alphabet的控股人及董事，拉里佩奇（Larry Page）則以2,780億美元名列第三。

麻州500萬美元未來教師獎助款 11/20 前接受申請

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Applications for $5 Million in Scholarships for Future Teachers

Scholarships will help public higher education students prepare for careers in teaching 

 
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that applications are open for $5 million in scholarships through the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program (TTSP), to help students at Massachusetts four-year public colleges and universities pursue careers as teachers. The program is part of the administration’s efforts to grow and diversify the state’s educator workforce and reduce financial barriers to entering the teaching profession.

Eligible students enrolled in approved educator preparation programs at the state’s public four-year colleges and universities can receive scholarships of up to $25,000 through TTSP. Applications for the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship are open through November 20. TTSP also provides $7,500 in student loan repayment assistance to eligible educators, with applications for that portion of the program opening in April.

 “Our teachers do incredible work every day to help students learn, grow and succeed, and we need to make it easier for more people to enter this important profession,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’ve made historic investments to lower the cost of higher education, and the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship builds on that work by helping aspiring teachers afford their education, get into the classroom and serve students across Massachusetts.”

“Teachers are at the heart of strong schools and strong communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We want more people to see a future for themselves in education and have the support they need to get into the classroom. The Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program is helping us build that pipeline and prepare more talented teachers to serve students in communities across Massachusetts.”

In total, $10 million is available this year through TTSP for scholarships and loan repayment assistance for current and future educators. Since the program launched in 2023, Massachusetts has awarded scholarships to more than 700 students preparing to become educators and provided loan repayment assistance to more than 100 educators.

“There are talented people across Massachusetts who want to become teachers, and we need to make it easier for them to get into the classroom,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “The Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program removes one of the biggest barriers by helping students afford the education and preparation required to become a teacher. It’s one part of our broader work to create more accessible pathways into the profession and build an educator workforce that reflects the students and communities we serve.”

TTSP is available to eligible students enrolled full time in approved, undergraduate or post-baccalaureate educator preparation programs at Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities. Scholarship funds can help cover expenses included in the cost of attendance, such as tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, child care, and personal expenses.

TTSP is a repayment-through-service scholarship program. Recipients commit to becoming licensed educators and teaching in a Massachusetts public school after completing their education. Each year of scholarship funding received requires one year of teaching service, and recipients must become employed as a teacher of record, with primary responsibility for students’ learning in a subject, grade or course, within 12 months of completing their degree or eligible post-baccalaureate coursework.

“Massachusetts is making historic investments to ensure that cost does not stand in the way of students pursuing the careers our communities need most,” said Commissioner of Department of Higher Education Noe Ortega. “The Tomorrow’s Teachers program makes a career in education more accessible for the next generation of teachers while providing tangible financial support to educators who continue to do this essential work in classrooms across the Commonwealth.”

“Great schools depend on great teachers, and we need to provide aspiring educators with a clear and affordable pathway to enter and stay in the profession,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “When we help people become teachers, we’re investing directly in our public schools and students.”

The Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program is part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s broader efforts to make higher education more affordable and strengthen the educator workforce. Massachusetts has doubled state financial aid in recent years, investing more than $400 million annually in programs, including one of the most comprehensive free community college programs in the country, as well as free tuition and fees at public two- and four- year colleges and universities for low-income students, and allowances for books and supplies.

The administration is also expanding pathways into the teaching profession and working to diversify the educator workforce. Earlier this year, Massachusetts launched its first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs, providing aspiring educators with no-cost paid, on-the-job training, coursework and mentorship. In August, the administration awarded an additional $250,000 to 10 school district partnerships to develop new teacher apprenticeship programs serving 16 districts. The state has also made alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) permanent, providing aspiring educators with additional ways to demonstrate their knowledge and skills while maintaining state standards for licensure.

TTSP is one of several Massachusetts financial aid programs supporting current and aspiring educators. This year, the administration also launched the first-ever Early Childhood Educator Loan Repayment Program, which included nearly $1.8 million in student loan repayment awards for 248 early educators and staff across Massachusetts. The state also offers scholarships to paraprofessional educators who want to continue their education and become teachers, as well as In Demand Scholarships for students in behavioral health fields.

Massachusetts students interested in applying for a scholarship through TTSP should first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) and then create or log in to their MASSAid Student Portal account to complete the TTSP application. Additional eligibility requirements, program details, participating institutions, and application information are available through the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance. Information about financial aid programs offered to current or aspiring educators is available at OSFA’s Quick Guide for current or aspiring educators.

“If public education is the fertile ground where our Commonwealth's success takes root, then our teachers are irreplaceable as the ones who tend and nurture that growth every day," stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “I'm proud that the Legislature dedicated Fair Share funding to support the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program, which is a direct investment in our educators. By removing financial barriers to entering the classroom, we are building a stronger, more diverse educator workforce and ensuring Massachusetts schools continue to thrive.”

“The House is proud to have led the effort establishing and funding this vital teacher pipeline program," said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). "As a former teacher, I know how important it is to support students who want to enter the profession and make sure talented educators have the support they need to succeed.”

“It has never been more crucial to incentive quality applicants to become teachers in the Commonwealth. By making these investments we will not only make higher education more affordable, it will also strengthen the Commonwealth’s educator workforce,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means (D-Boston). “I’m grateful to Governor Healey and her administration for the commitment to this critical program, and to Speaker Mariano and my colleagues in the Legislature for their leadership and commitment to making it a reality.”

“The Legislature is using Fair Share revenue from the state’s wealthiest earners to fund the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship Program to encourage more young educators to stay and work in Massachusetts,” said Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “These scholarships and loan forgiveness repayments will help promote a larger and more diverse group of educators to join the workforce.”

“A strong and diverse educator workforce is essential to the success of our schools and the students we serve across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Ken Gordon, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “This scholarship program is important because it invests in the next generation of teachers and helps ensure our students have the dedicated, talented educators they deserve.”

“Massachusetts’ state universities have a long history of preparing outstanding teachers who go on to serve students and communities across the Commonwealth,” said Mary Grant, Chair of the Massachusetts State Universities Council of Presidents and President of MassArt. “This key financial support makes that pathway more affordable and accessible, helping students turn their commitment to education into a meaningful career.”

大波士頓僑界訂10/3 為慶祝中華民國成立115週年遊行、升旗

紐英崙中華總會已爲波士頓華埠街道以掛出青天白日滿地紅國旗。
（周菊子攝）

     （Boston Orange 綜合報導）大波士頓地區慶祝中華民國115年國慶，將以10月3日為重心，從遊行，升旗，書畫展，一直到晚上餐會，安排有一系列活動。

黃紹培（左）協助中華書法會會長黃周麗桃（右）為雙十國慶書畫展做準備，
把書法長軸掛出來。（周菊子攝）

    大波士頓華埠主要街道，包括必珠街（Beach），乞臣街（Hudson），泰勒街（Tyler）和夏利臣街（Harrison），從9月15日起，已由紐英崙總會安排，掛滿代表中華民國的青天白日滿地紅國旗，以及代表美國的星條旗。

    10月3日將是重頭戲，早上10點15分，在華埠「天下為公」牌樓前集合，預定12點抵達波士頓市府廣場，舉行升旗典禮，以及文化表演。

    接著下來，在紐英崙中華公所有主要由中華書法會承辦的書畫展。中華書法會會長黃周麗桃透露，現場將展出多幅本地書法家收藏或自行揮就的書法作品。

    紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，核數伍振中，紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖，以及波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄，日前都在黃紹培協助中華書法會掛展出作品時，到場幫忙。

    10月3日下午5點開始，在華埠帝苑大酒樓，將有紐英崙中華總會與榮光會合辦的全僑慶祝雙十餐會。

    國民黨波士頓常委張韻蘭透露，10月3日遊行，升旗結束後，波士頓黨部同仁將回到華埠乞臣街會址聚餐，舉行黨部的雙十慶祝會。

    紐英崙中華公所舉辦的第五屆雙十國慶盃乒乓球賽，將於10月4日舉行。

    波士頓經文處主辦的雙十國慶酒會，將於10月5日晚在波士頓是海港區的洲際酒店（InterContinental Boston）舉行。（訂正版）

Office of Problem Gambling Services Expands Support for People Affected by Gambling Harm During Recovery Month

Office of Problem Gambling Services Expands Support for People Affected by Gambling Harm During Recovery Month

 

New mobile app aids state’s helpline in providing 24/7 support to problem gamblers, their families

 

BOSTON (September 30, 2026) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Problem Gambling Services (OPGS) today announced an expansion of recovery supports for people affected by gambling harm, introducing a new mobile application that will be available alongside the Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline beginning this month in recognition of National Recovery Month.

 

The new mobile app strengthens the state’s recovery continuum by offering a digital space where individuals can connect with others and begin rebuilding healthier habits, one step at a time. Through daily check‑ins, progress tracking, and evidence‑based lessons, the app provides practical tools that help people reduce harm, regain control of their lives, and move toward long‑term recovery. The app’s peer support features also create connection for those who may feel isolated or unsure about taking the next step toward treatment.

 

This new resource is designed for people who may not yet feel ready for clinical services but are seeking a safe, supportive way to start making changes. It adds another pathway into recovery — one that meets people where they are and helps them move forward at their own pace.

 

“Gambling harm is a public health issue, and it reaches far beyond the person placing the bet,” said Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “Meeting people where they are means meeting them on the devices they already carry. Massachusetts has been deliberate about building a response grounded in evidence and in the experience of the people it serves, and this is the next step in that work for the Office of Problem Gambling Services.”

 

Observed each September since 1989, National Recovery Month recognizes the millions of people living in recovery from substance use and mental health conditions, and the community and clinical support that makes that recovery possible. Gambling disorder belongs in that conversation: it carries the same patterns of stigma and isolation, and the same evidence that recovery is possible when support is available and sustained.

 

The timing of the app’s rollout is deliberate. September marks the start of football season, a stretch of months that represents a significant increase in gambling engagement. It is the season when a quiet strain becomes harder to carry, and when the people around a person experiencing gambling harm begin looking for somewhere to turn.

 

For many people, the hardest moment is not only the decision to seek help but also the environment in which they find themselves — late at night, after a loss, when no appointment is scheduled, and they find themselves alone. The mobile app becomes a resource for people to connect and engage and begin their recovery journey.

 

“Recovery is not one decision. It is a series of moments when someone needs a door and finds one open,” said Victor Ortiz, Director of the Office of Problem Gambling Services at DPH. “For 10 years, we’ve listened closely to people living this experience. They’ve told us, time and again, that support needs to be there around the clock. What we’re offering now is a direct response to what they’ve asked for. It doesn’t replace the helpline — it extends it, so people feel supported whenever they need us.”

 

Helpline support continues in multiple languages

 

The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline continues to offer assistance in Spanish and additional languages at no cost and in confidence, at 800-327-5050. The new mobile tool will launch in English.

 

How to get support

 

Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline: 800-327-5050. Free, confidential, multilingual, available 24/7. Online chat at MAProblemGamblingHelpline.org.

 

The new mobile support tool, Evive, is available for download at no cost on iOS and Android. 

大波士頓500多人聚一堂 歡歌熱舞慶十一

大波士頓三慶宴會結束前大合唱。（周菊子攝）

  (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導) 大波士頓中美各界聯合會發起，慶祝中華人民共和國成立77週年，中美建交47週年，歡慶中秋節的「三慶宴會」，9月27日晚在帝苑大酒樓席開55桌，表演18個節目，還迎來駐紐約副總領事馬蕭蕭同慶，現場歡騰熱鬧。

胡清白鶴派3頭瑞獅採青獻桔。（周菊子攝）

會長梁添光以普通話感謝各界出席，祝福節日快樂，國泰民安，並指出中國國家主席習近平這兩天才圓滿完成國事訪問，為中美兩國的友好關係與區域和平再跨一步。

梁添光強調，三慶會得以順利舉辦，全靠團隊努力合作。他還預告2027年的2月28日，9月26日在同一場地，依序舉辦春節聯歡會和中華人民共和國成立78週年慶。

嘉賓眾多。（周菊子攝）

大波士頓中美各界聯合會會長梁添光（左二）和3名副會長，左起，劉紅，李照原，
李忠庭和中國駐紐約總領事館副總領事馬蕭蕭。（周菊子攝）

履新不到半年的中國駐紐約總領事館副總領事馬蕭蕭，這趟還是第一次來波士頓，由於紐約即將舉辦十一慶典，來去匆匆，無暇欣賞大波士頓風光。他指出這天的晚宴，主要是為慶祝中華人民共和國成立77週年，以及中美建交47週年，他要代表總領館像僑胞致意，送上問候。他也回顧中國過去77年來，實現了從「站起來，富起來到強起來」的飛躍性歷史改變，如今中國進入第15個五年規劃期，將保持自信開放，為世界和平注入新能量。他也肯定僑胞和留學生們對祖國發展的關心與貢獻，期望所有人能為各自的在地社區和家鄉建設作出更多貢獻。

波士頓市議員愛德華費連（Ed Flynn），這晚也在助理盧善柔陪同下出席，送上表揚狀。

嘉賓多到台前幾乎擠不下。（周菊子攝）

大波士頓中美各界聯合會目前由梁添光擔任會長，劉紅，李照原及李忠庭等3人任副主席。今年早在天氣預報有大風雨前就已安排從下午四點半起入場，並在大會正式開始前，安排了吳氏鄭式太極示範，Dr. Ren和吳皓醫師合唱，新星藝術學校校長林勁率領的旗隊，王仲麗指揮的禮儀小姐隊繞場遊行等表演，讓現場瞬間熱鬧非凡。

梁添光預告明年活動日期。（周菊子攝）

中國駐紐約總領事館副總領事馬蕭蕭還是第一次來波士頓。（周菊子攝）

正式開場後，由李照原，郭旭，潘悅等3人以中英粵語主持節目。演唱中美國歌後，開始 18項表演節，包括甜蜜琴韻歌舞對的「中國美」扇舞，鎮德華，祿艷榮，段建華，姜雪燕等4人樂器合奏「好日子」，未經演唱『我的父母中國』，波士頓華聯舞團表演旗袍爵士舞「南屏晚鐘」，李照原獨唱「長江之歌」，廣州聯誼會歌舞團跳國風舞「水墨丹青」，「桃花渡」，傅志蘭配樂詩朗誦「月光下的中國」，唐瑛等人以粵語演唱「風雲」，世界旗袍聯合會波士頓分會表演舞蹈「百舞驚鴻」，蒼珍獨唱粵語歌「人生何處不相逢」，吳皓醫師和方柳君夫婦二重唱「我和我的祖國」，天使舞蹈團串五，付子玢獨唱「燈火裡的中國」，周家毅獨唱「我愛你，中國」。

這晚的三慶宴會，在台上認真演出，台下歡聲暢敘，貴賓逐桌敬酒中，現場氣氛一直十分熱絡。在活動結束全體大合唱「歌唱祖國」時，還有許多人擠到舞台前，揮舞雙臂的呼應，久久不願離去。

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn頒發表揚狀，梁添光（左）和劉紅（右）代表接受。（周菊子攝）

右起，郭旭，李照原，潘悅主持節目。（周菊子攝）

嘉賓敬酒。（周菊子攝）

副總領事馬蕭蕭（右起）和梁添光，胡運炤，湯建華，王仲麗，未經，
傅志蘭，方柳君等人一起「歌唱祖國」。（周菊子攝）

魏晶演唱。（周菊子攝）

吳皓，方柳君夫婦搭檔演唱。（周菊子攝）

小組演唱。（周菊子攝）

李照原獨唱。（周菊子攝）

鎮德華，祿艷榮，段建華，姜雪燕等4人樂器合奏「好日子」。
（周菊子攝）

傅志蘭詩朗誦。（周菊子攝）

廣州聯誼會歌舞團演出「水墨丹青」。（周菊子攝）

蒼珍眼處粵語歌「人生何處不相逢」。（周菊子攝）

付子玢獨唱「燈火裡的中國」。（周菊子攝）

周家毅演唱「我愛你，中國」。

天使舞蹈團表演。（周菊子攝）

撤零表演，（周菊子攝）

東北大學中文項目學生由老師董華陪同，參加活動。（周菊子攝）

東方銀行基金會頒「社會正義獎」 表揚麻州前州長Deval Patrick推動公立教育

東方銀行基金會頒「社會正義獎」表揚曾任麻州州長的Deval Patrick>

        （Boston Orange編譯）東方銀行基金會（Eastern Bank Foundation）日前頒發「社會正義獎」（Social Justice Award），表揚麻州第71任州長派區克（Deval Patrick），頒發首屆「南西·亨廷頓·斯泰格協同影響力獎」（Nancy Huntington Stager Collaborative Impact Award）表揚非營利組織「Just A Start」，對波士頓及鄰近地區深化社會平等與經濟流動性的卓越貢獻。

        東方銀行基金會在這年度「社會正義慶典」（Celebration of Social Justice）活動中，稱許2006至2015年間擔任麻州首名非裔州長的派區克（Deval Patrick），成功的麻州健保覆蓋率提升到98%以上，還大力推動公立教育。

        派屈克曾在美國前總統柯林頓（Bill Clinton）時期，擔任民權助理檢察總長，積極打擊住房與就業歧視，並統籌調查黑人教堂遭縱火案。現任 Vistria Group 資深合夥人的他，持續跨領域推動社會影響力。

        在劍橋市和大波士頓長期耕耘的「Just A Start」，獲得首屆協同影響力獎。「Just A Start」，倡議聯合多方跨界合作夥伴，打造占地 70,000 平方英尺（約 1,967 坪）的「林奇綜合廣場經濟流動中心」（Rindge Commons Economic Mobility Hub），創新性地要把可負擔住房、職業培訓與早期兒童教育整合於同一建築內，透過「同址營運」（colocation）模式，一站式解決家庭的多元需求。

紐英崙中華總會新增 2 條金龍 華埠僑團活動將更如虎添翼

洪青體育會舞龍隊和僑教中心主任康雅雄（第二排右三起），紐英崙

中華總會會長余麗媖，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝一起慶祝2條新龍來到。

         (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導)紐英崙中華總會9月27日假中華公所禮堂迎接2條新龍，請波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄來點睛開光，再由洪青體育會敲鑼打鼓，翻騰跳躍的試身手，預告大波士頓僑社活動今後將更歡欣鼓舞。

僑教中心主任康雅雄為新龍點睛。

        這天其實剛好是波士頓的「東北風暴 （Nor’easter）」來襲之際，不少社團都因為天氣預報有強風暴雨，積水量可高達2到6英寸，紛紛發出活動取消通知，但紐英崙中華總會決定慶祝儀式照常。

        紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖和紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝在儀式結束後笑說，這是有如天助，平日有其他僑團佔用的中華公所禮堂，這天因為天氣預報大風雨，取消了場地預訂，於是2條祥龍在康雅雄主任點睛後的舞動，得以更見灑脫，游刃有餘。

洪青體育會輔導員游成康率領新龍報到。

        洪青體育會的十幾名舞龍隊員在輔導員游成康，伍少武率領，以及曾任波士頓洪門致公堂主席的前輩，陳偉雄親自敲鑼助陣中排練，為這慶祝儀式帶出傳承味道。

波士頓洪門致公堂前主席陳偉雄親自敲鑼。

        洪青體育會是洪門致公堂為團結海外華裔青年，傳承舞獅，武術等中華傳統技藝，也為海外第二代華裔提供正當課餘活動與聯誼平台的麾下組織。波士頓洪青體育會成立於1948年，是全美歷史最悠久，組織最龐大的洪青體育會之一，甚至比紐約洪青體育會的1956年成立都早。

        康雅雄主任當天稱許洪青體育會的青少年們充滿朝氣，個個生龍活虎，相信大波士頓僑團的活動，將來有洪青體育會舞動新龍助陣，必定氣勢如虹。

新英格蘭青商會「有錢大家賺」座談為有心創業者搭橋

新英格蘭青商會舉辦「有錢大家賺』座談會。左起波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄，
青商會長高名震，TCCNE會長賴怡殷，創業家盧彥君。（周菊子攝）

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會（TCCNE）和新英格蘭青商會著眼於創造商機，9/27日在尚莫維爾市（Somerville）The Green Room舉辦了一場別開生面的「有錢大家賺 - 創業頭腦風暴與 Co-founder 盲盒」聚會。出席的人不多，商機卻不少。

新英格蘭青商會活動，出席者合影。（周菊子攝）

        新英格蘭青商會會長高名震指出，這是該會新嘗試，希望吸引有興趣「斜槓創業，或是有興趣拓展人際關係，為將來發展探尋各種可能的學生、專業人士、投資人等提供平台，藉著3分鐘「電梯簡報（Elevator Pitch）」，讓不同領域人才彼此認識，分享各自想法與資源，從而發現機會，也習慣一下創業圈的作業風格。

活動中還為出席者介紹台灣的海外信用保證金。（周菊子攝）

        這天的出席者，有紐英崙玉山科技協會副會長，已啟動Lutro Studio ，以及Oryntra Inc.等2家初創公司，為台美生技人才搭橋的盧彥君博士，有在波士頓創投連接（Boston Venture Connect）工作的趙松凱（Songkai Zhao），正在麻州大學波士頓分校修讀全球融合與社會發展博士，曾任台灣妥瑞人協會理事長，得過2015年總統教育獎的曾琮諭，以及一名想發揚光大台灣傳統針織手藝的女士等人。

尚莫維爾的The Green Room是個新場地。（周菊子攝）

        其中一名出席者聽到盧彥君描述其新創公司需要首席工程師，做競爭性AI研發時，興奮表示，他的一名清華同學正好是數理電機人才。盧彥君感嘆表示，許多名校人才，還沒畢業就已有Meta之類大公司拋橄欖枝，開出甚至年薪50萬美元的條件，初創公司找人才，並不容易。

盧彥君（左）和出席者互動。（周菊子攝）

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會會長賴怡音表示，該會的使命就是幫助會員尋找商機。她自己小時候隨父母移民阿根廷，後來才到美國深造，進哈佛大學相關科研機構服務，目前從事金融業，有西班牙語需要的人，可以找她協助。

波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄這天為該會安排，插播了一段「海外信用保證基金」報告。出席者中的律師張宣業表示，很多初創公司就需要這樣的實用資訊，廣告周知，說不定就不經意的幫助了一家新創落地。

Songkai Zhao （右）介紹Boston Venture Connect這組織。

曾琮諭想要為妥瑞人創建服務方案。（周菊子攝）

出席者在會中各自自我介紹。（周菊子攝）