麻州 2026 大選亞裔面孔暴增 Dan Koh、余思清等 10人當選

Dan Koh當選代表安多福鎮等地區的聯邦眾議員。 
（Dan Koh 競選陣營提供）

     （Boston Orange 周菊子麻州報導）今年州級選舉，亞裔出頭天，紐英崙6州合計不下26人當選，其中麻州捷報最多，共10人當選。高丹尼（Dan Koh）的當選為麻州首名亞裔國會議員，以及余思清（Persis Yu）、Vanna Howard及Erika Uyterhoeven共3名亞裔女性聯袂當選麻州參議員，更是打破紀錄。

波士頓經文處新到任處長關友鈞（中）到州政府拜會亞裔核心小組，恭喜（左起）
馬惠美，陳德基，黃子安順利連任，向即將卸任的阮簪送上祝福。（周菊子攝）

        麻州眾議員則有黃子安（共和黨），陳德基，馬惠美，Tara Hong等4人成功連任，Leila Bhatti Migliorelli及Ravi Simon新當選。

        其他各州傳出亞裔參選捷報有：

首次參選的余思清將成為首名華裔麻州參議員。當年的陳翟蘇尼（Sonia Chang Diaz）
僅有8分之一華裔血統。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

        羅德島州有3名亞裔當選，分別為曾經參選羅德島州長的前克蘭斯頓（Cranston）市長，華裔共和黨籍的馮偉傑（Allan Fung）當選為新任眾議員。日裔的Linda L. Ujifusa，以及華裔的Victoria Gu連任參議員。

        康哪狄克州共有5名亞裔當選，分別為全美首名華裔檢察長華裔湯偉麟（William Tong）連任，以及巴基斯坦裔的Maryam Khan，Saud Anwar和孟加拉裔的MD Masudur Rahman，以及印度裔的Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox當選為州參議員。

越南裔的Vanna Howard順利連任麻州參議員。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

        新罕布夏州共有6名亞裔當選。菲律賓裔的Luz Bay當選為第一選區行政委員，孟加拉裔的Aboul Khan，印度裔的Manoj Chourasia，Santosh Salvi，Sanjeev K. Manohar，以及尼泊爾裔的Bishwa Bahadur Shah等5人當選為州眾議員。

有日益血統的Erika Uyterhoeven今年轉戰麻州參議員，順利當選。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

        佛蒙特州有2名亞裔當選。都是印度裔的Nikhil Goyal和Kesha Ram Hinsdale當選州參議員。

        緬因州目前無亞裔當選者。

        在麻州的國會議員選舉中，2席聯邦參議員席位，本屆改選一席，現年80歲，從政逾53年，其中3年擔任麻州眾議員，36年擔任聯邦眾議員，13年餘擔任聯邦參議員的馬基（Ed Markey）當選連任。

馮偉傑當選羅德島州眾議員。（圖片來自臉書）

        9席聯邦眾議員席位，今年全部改選，除了第6選區的在位者Seth Moulton轉戰聯邦參議員，席位出缺，由父親韓裔，母親黎巴嫩裔的高丹尼（Dan Koh）當選為新任，也是麻州歷史上首名亞裔聯邦眾議員之外，包括轄區在波士頓市的Ayanna Pressley，轄區在摩頓市的Katherine Clark，轄區在牛頓市的Jake Auchincloss，以及轄區在南波士頓的Stephen Lynch等其餘8人，在有3人沒有共和黨籍對手競爭中，全都順利連任。

        原任州眾議員的越南裔Tram Nguyen和Dan Koh角逐同一席位，但在9月1日民主黨初選中，以34,324票、29.4%的得票率排名第二，敗給取得47,835票、40.9%的Koh，未能晉級大選。

湯偉麟（右）連任康州總檢察長。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

        麻州參議會將有3名亞裔女性

        在共有40人的麻州參議員席位中，今年亞裔破紀錄，一共有3名女性當選。

        余思清（Persis S. Yu）首次參選公職，就在民主黨初選中以15,730票、51%的得票率，擊敗在位對手Michael F. Rush，然後在11月大選中，因為沒有共和黨籍對手，同額當選。

        Vanna Howard原本是麻州眾議員，今年3月經由辦理補選的特別選舉，進入州參議會，11月再度參選，打敗共和黨候選人Sam Meas及無黨籍Joe Espinola，成功連任。Howard是柬埔寨裔，也是美國歷史上首位柬埔寨裔州參議員。

Victoria Gu順利連任羅德島州參議員。
（圖片來自羅德島州政府網站）

        Erika Uyterhoeven原本也是麻州眾議員，今年選舉轉戰州參議員，在民主黨初選中以12,546票、36.9%的得票率勝出，擊敗包括Burhan Azeem在內的四名對手，然後在11月的大選中沒有對手，順利當選。

        麻州眾議員選舉　多名亞裔連任及新當選

        在州眾議員選舉中，第18 Middlesex選區的Tara Hong，初選時以67.2%的得票率，擊敗曾任羅爾市（Lowell）市長的亞裔候選人Sokhary Chan Chau，然後在大選時因無共和黨籍競爭對手，同額當選。

        第二 Norfolk選區陳德基（Tackey Chan）擊敗共和黨候選人Sharon Cintolo，成功連任；第11 Middlesex選區馬惠美（Amy Mah Sangiolo）沒有對手，也順利連任。

        共和黨籍黃子安（Donald Wong）在第九 Essex選區以10,166票、55%的得票率，擊敗取得8,305票、45%的民主黨候選人Peter Meaney，成功連任。

民主黨籍的巴基斯坦裔Leila Bhatti Migliorelli，以及母親來自斯里蘭卡的Ravi Simon則是當選為麻州眾議員的新人。

其餘參加但未能當選的亞裔有共和黨麻州眾議員候選人Chester Tam，角逐參議員席位的Ming Zhang和Burhan Azeem，角逐諾福克郡地方檢察官的李美思（Macy Lee）。

Eastern Bank Foundation Announces Career-Focused English Proficiency Programs to Expand Workforce Opportunity

Eastern Bank Foundation Announces Career-Focused English Proficiency Programs to Expand Workforce Opportunity

New pilot programs in Greater Brockton and the North Shore will connect English language learning directly to careers, supported by a new public-private Vocational ESOL Resource Center

BOSTON, MA — November 13, 2026 — Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, today announced the implementation of Career-Focused English Proficiency (CFEP) programs in Greater Brockton and the North Shore, bringing together English language instruction, workforce preparation, employer engagement and support services to help adult English language learners prepare for employment and advance in their careers.

“Language skills can open doors to employment and advancement, but too many talented people remain on the sidelines or underemployed because traditional systems do not adequately connect English learning with the realities of the workplace,” said Turahn Dorsey, President and CEO of Eastern Bank Foundation. “Career-Focused English Proficiency is designed to build those connections and accelerated pathways to sustainable careers. By bringing educators, workforce organizations, community partners and employers together, we can help people develop the English, digital and career-readiness skills they need to succeed while helping employers connect with an increasingly important source of talent.”

The Foundation also announced a public-private partnership with Commonwealth Corporation Foundation to establish a Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Resource Center, which will provide professional development, technical assistance, curriculum resources and other support to organizations delivering career-focused English programs. The resource center will draw on established tools and best practices as well as innovations from the CFEP programs.

“Despite strong labor market demand, many people remain unemployed or underemployed because of barriers including language proficiency, credential recognition and disconnects between workers' experience and employers' hiring practices,” said Alanna Mallon, Executive Director of Commonwealth Corporation Foundation. “This relationship provides an opportunity to demonstrate what the public and private sectors can accomplish together—helping workers build the skills they need to advance while helping employers recognize and access the talent already present in our communities.”

Together, the investments speak to the progress of Eastern Bank Foundation's $10 million, three-year Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative, launched in 2025 to build stronger connections among English language learning, workforce development and employer needs.

English Learning Connected to Careers

The Career-Focused English Proficiency (CFEP) goes beyond traditional instruction by teaching English the way learners will use it: on the job and as they prepare for careers. Participants build English proficiency and career-readiness skills alongside career coaching, mentoring, employer connections and job-placement assistance. The model is designed to address two interconnected challenges: employers seeking qualified workers, and skilled adults whose experience goes unrecognized because of language and other barriers.

Greater Brockton and the North Shore were selected as pilot program areas for their strong adult education and workforce networks, engaged community partners, diverse multilingual populations and employer demand.

Greater Brockton Career-Focused English Proficiency Program

In Greater Brockton, NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is leading CFEP implementation in collaboration with employers, educators, workforce organizations and community-based partners. The program creates pathways into high-demand industries including healthcare, manufacturing, clean energy and construction, with instruction tied to English language and other skills participants will use on the job.

Partners include Haitian Community Partners Foundation, the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton, The Literacy Center, NEI General Contracting, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, educational and workforce development providers, community-based organizations and regional employers.

“NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is proud to lead the Greater Brockton implementation of this important initiative,” said Robert Corley, Chief Executive Officer of NeighborWorks Housing Solutions. “This work is about more than English language learning. It is about creating stronger pathways to employment, stability and economic mobility for residents and families across the community.”

For information, visit www.nhsmass.org. 

North Shore Career-Focused English Proficiency Program

The Essex County Community Foundation and MassHire North Shore Workforce Board are leading a new regional workforce initiative that integrates CFEP directly into occupational training pathways – helping residents build English-language and job skills at the same time, accelerate access to careers and strengthen long-term community wealth.

“This is about much more than learning English. It’s about helping people build the skills, confidence and connections they need to get into good jobs that pay a living wage and build a better future,” said Stratton Lloyd, President & CEO of Essex County Community Foundation. “This work builds on seven years of organizations across the North Shore coming together and figuring out how to do workforce development better. By bringing ESOL directly into career pathways, we can help people learn, work and move forward at the same time. That’s not just good workforce development—it’s a key part of building community wealth.”

The program will integrate career-focused ESOL instruction with career coaching, employer engagement, recruitment and job-placement support, helping participants strengthen their English while preparing for jobs and advancement in the regional economy.

Key partners include MassHire North Shore Workforce Board, North Shore Community Action Programs, North Shore Community College, Pathways, Inc., and other community, education and workforce organizations.

For information, visit MassHire North Shore Workforce Board

Ｗeee！員工遊行抗議不公平待遇 11/12宣布籌組工會

Weee 員工遊行。（CPA提供）

    （Boston Orange編譯）麻州蘭道夫市（Randolph）的亞洲食品外送平台Weee!員工，11月12日在工會及社區團體支持下遊行，宣布籌組工會，要求公司改善工作待遇、保障員工權益，並停止打壓工會組織行動。

Weee 員工遊行，遞交要求。（CPA提供）

    這次行動是「Weee!員工值得更好的待遇」（Weee! Workers Deserve Better）運動的一部分，由Weee!員工、美國食品及商業工人聯合會第328分會（UFCW Local 328）、華人進步會（Chinese Progressive Association，CPA）及社區勞工聯盟（Community Labor United，CLU）共同發起。Weee!是線上亞洲食品購物及配送平台，提供超過10萬種亞洲及拉丁美洲食品與商品。

    Ｗeee!員工指出，麻州總檢察長辦公室曾認定Weee!將員工錯誤歸類為獨立承包商。此後，公司將部分工作分包給獨立承包商，導致正式員工的工作量減少。此外，公司排班不穩定、顧客小費資訊不透明，也有拒絕員工病假申請等問題。今年2月，員工曾罷工三天抗議不公平待遇，並指稱罷工後公司削減工時、調整配送路線、加強監控，還解雇了五名參與罷工的員工。

    目前Weee!員工正與UFCW第328分會合作籌組工會，要求成立工會並與公司簽訂合約，保障工作及公平分配工時，公開顧客小費資訊，提供應有的帶薪病假與休假，制定可預期的班表，保障用餐休息時間、改善工作安全，並禁止公司報復參與工會組織的員工。

    華人進步會執行主任左雅宜（Irene Jor）表示，Weee!員工理應享有與其他勞工同等的尊嚴、尊重及保障，也應有權參與影響自身生計的決策。UFCW第328分會組織者Bruce Botelho則指出，科技及零工經濟為企業帶來豐厚利潤，卻也削弱了勞工薪資與工作保障；員工唯有團結組織，才能爭取改善待遇。他肯定Weee!司機展現的團結精神，認為這有助於推動工會成立及爭取首份工會合約。

Highlights

• Weee! workers in Randolph marched on November 12 to announce plans to form a union.

• Workers cite unfair scheduling, tip transparency issues, denied sick leave, and alleged retaliation.

• Workers say the company cut hours and fired five employees after a three-day strike in February.

• Workers seek a union contract, job security, fair schedules, and protection from retaliation.

布里根醫院4000護士罷工危機消除 麻州長、波市長讚許勞資達成協議

         （Boston Orange編譯）麻州護理師協會（MNA）與布里根婦女醫院的母機構麻州總醫院布里根醫療體系（MGB），11月11日晚達成初步協議，工會取消原定12日發動的罷工，避免了一場原定有約4,000名護理師參加、可能成為麻州歷來規模最大的無限期罷工。

        麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）及波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）11月12日都發表了聲明，肯定雙方達成協議，讓醫院照護服務得以維持。

        這場勞資爭議已持續11個月。代表護理師的麻州護理師協會（Massachusetts Nurses Association, MNA）與醫院管理階層歷經不下27次談判，始終無法就薪資、醫療保險及人力配置等問題達成共識。

        今年7月8日，護理師們曾發起該院史上第一次的罷工，約有4,000名護理師參加。罷工結束後，醫院封鎖四天，直到7月13日才讓護理師復工，雙方勞資關係持續緊張。

        9月24日，護理師以2,986票贊成、215票反對，授權工會發動無限期罷工，並訂定10月14日實施，但後來暫緩，讓會員投票表決是否接受醫院提出的最後且最佳合約方案。10月22、23日時，護理師們投票否決。工會隨即訂定11月12日罷工。醫院方為因應可能發生的罷工，也著手聘用並開始訓練800多名臨時護理師。

        11月11日，雙方重新展開談判，直到預訂罷工開始前數小時才達成協議。

        工會公布的協議內容包括，醫院承諾不以臨時護理師取代正式護理師，並增設20個每週工作36小時的流動護理師職位，以減少臨時人力及跨病房調派的需求。醫院也將追蹤各病房使用臨時護理師及調派人力的情況，與工會成立聯合人力及資源委員會檢視相關資料。任何病房若有超過15%的全職等值職位由臨時護理師填補，醫院必須向工會說明理由。

        薪資方面，協議將在最高薪級中增加兩個級距，分別於2026年11月15日及2027年9月30日生效，每增加一級，薪資提高2.5%。尚未達到最高薪級的護理師，在新合約獲批准後可獲最高1,000美元獎金，依全職等值工時比例計算。

        醫療保險方面，現有每週工作40小時、選擇個人保險計畫的護理師，將繼續享有免付保費待遇；新聘、每週工作40小時並選擇個人保險計畫者，則須負擔2.5%的保費。

        協議也增加護理師長及當班負責護理師的工作保障，讓他們可以減少或免除直接照護病患的工作量，以便協調病房人力、處理病患入院及出院安排，並協助處理照護安全問題。

        奚莉州長在聲明中表示，很高興醫院管理階層與護理師達成暫定協議，避免罷工，讓雙方繼續把重點放在保障病患及家庭的醫療照護上。她感謝雙方願意留在談判桌上，以誠意協商，並強調護理師是醫療體系不可或缺的一環。

        吳弭市長也祝賀MGB與MNA達成協議，指出護理師的專業、愛心及辛勤工作，是波士頓醫療體系的重要支柱。她代表市府肯定雙方持續協商、尋求解決方案，讓醫院人力穩定，病患能繼續接受不中斷的醫療服務。

醫院方面表示，這協議是以10月10日所提最後且最佳方案的財務範圍為底線，並肯定護理師對醫院及病患的貢獻。

這項有效期至2028年9月30日的新合約協議，仍須待工會代表的護理師投票批准。工會談判委員會已表示將建議會員接受。在會員正式通過之前，協議仍屬暫定，尚未完成正式批准程序。

Highlights
• MNA and MGB reached a tentative agreement on Nov. 11, averting a strike by about 4,000 nurses.
• The deal adds 20 float nurse positions and limits reliance on temporary nurses.
• The agreement includes two 2.5% increases at the top pay level.
• Existing full-time nurses retain premium-free individual health insurance.
• The contract runs through Sept. 30, 2028, pending ratification by union members.

Governor Healey Statement on Tentative Agreement Between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Nurses

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today released the following statement after Brigham and Women’s Hospital and its nurses reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike:

“I’m pleased that the Brigham and Women’s administration and nurses have reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike and keeping the focus on protecting care for patients and families.

“I appreciated the opportunity to meet with both sides and urge them to stay at the table and continue working in good faith toward a resolution. I want to thank and congratulate everyone involved for their hard work, commitment and willingness to reach an agreement. Our nurses are essential to our health care system, and this is an important step toward ensuring stability at the hospital and the continuity of care that patients depend on.”

MAYOR MICHELLE WU STATEMENT ON TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN BRIGHAM & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL, MNA

BOSTON, MA — Mayor Michelle Wu today released the following statement after a tentative labor agreement was reached between MGB and MNA:

“We congratulate MGB and MNA on reaching a tentative agreement that averts a strike and reflects their shared commitment to the patients in their care. Nurses are essential to Boston’s health care system and we depend on their skills, compassion, and tireless work to care for our loved ones and our community. This agreement is an important step toward providing stability for this critical workforce and ensuring that patients continue to receive the world-class care they deserve without disruption.” 

“On behalf of the City of Boston, I applaud both parties for staying at the table, negotiating in good faith, and finding a path forward.”

麻州和加拿大Nova Scotia省合作 探討擴辦風力發電可行性

         （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）13日宣布，將和加拿大新斯科細亞省（Nova Scotia）合作，邀新英格蘭其他四州攜手，徵詢業界意見，研議開展風力發電家能及興建跨境輸電設施的可能性，以增加新英格蘭各州電力供應、降低能源成本。

        奚莉州長和新斯科細亞省省長休斯頓（Tim Houston）今年2月簽署了合作備忘錄，雙方同意在離岸風電開發、輸電規劃、勞工培訓及經濟發展方面合作。這次邀緬因、康乃狄克、羅德島及佛蒙特等4州加入研議行列，把雙邊合作擴大為新英格蘭區域能源規劃。

        這次發布的資訊徵詢書（Request for Information，RFI），主要希望了解業界在新斯科細亞省開發離岸風場，利用現有或新建輸電設施，把電力送進新英格蘭的可行性等能力及意願。評估內容包括輸電技術、成本及商業可行性，相關的港口研究、零件供應鏈及勞工培訓如何配合發展。

        徵詢對象涵蓋風電開發商、供應鏈及港口業者、電力公司、電網營運商、工會、學術研究機構、環保及漁業團體，以及美國原住民族和加拿大第一民族團體。

        紐英崙五州各有側重的參與考量。緬因州看重離岸風電研究及海洋產業基礎；康乃狄克州希望透過區域合作，取得更便宜、可靠且潔淨的電力；羅德島特別關注輸電基礎設施、成本及法規問題；佛蒙特州隨著能源使用從化石燃料轉向電力，未來需要更多大規模、價格合理的潔淨能源。佛蒙特州和新斯科細亞省還簽署了另外的合作備忘錄，探索經由該州輸送離岸風電的可能性。

        奚莉州長表示，麻州需要更多價格合理且可靠的能源，與鄰近地區合作有助於增加供電、降低成本，也能為港口社區創造高薪工作。休斯頓省長指出，新斯科細亞省擁有全球最豐富的離岸風能資源之一，希望藉合作吸引投資、創造就業，並建立潔淨能源產業。

        麻州能源資源廳長馬奧尼（Elizabeth Mahony）表示，麻州擁有港口、熟練勞工及離岸風電政策經驗，有條件參與這項跨境產業合作。麻州潔淨能源中心執行長唐寧（Ben Downing）也認為，雙方合作可望降低成本、創造就業，並提供更潔淨可靠的能源。

Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Take Next Step to Advance Atlantic Offshore Wind and Transmission Partnership

 New request for information will explore opportunities to bring offshore wind power from Nova Scotia to New England, lower energy costs, and strengthen regional energy security

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a major step in strengthening Massachusetts’ relationship with Canada to expand access to affordable, reliable clean energy across New England. Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input and explore opportunities to develop offshore wind projects in Nova Scotia that would deliver energy to New England through existing and new transmission infrastructure.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper will speak at the New England-Canadian Business Council’s annual energy conference in Boston today to announce the partnership, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Governor Maura Healey and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston in February to strengthen regional cooperation on offshore wind development, transmission planning, workforce development and economic growth.

“We need more affordable, reliable energy, and that's going to take working with our neighbors,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have a strong partnership, and we're building on that relationship to explore new opportunities to bring offshore wind power to New England. This work has the potential to lower energy costs, strengthen our energy supply and create good-paying jobs in our port communities. We're excited to take this next step together.”

“Nova Scotia has some of the strongest offshore wind resources in the world and a long history of supplying energy beyond our borders,” said Premier Tim Houston. “Through our partnership with Massachusetts, we are exploring opportunities that could create jobs, attract investment, and help establish Nova Scotia as a clean energy leader. This request for information is an important step in understanding how we can work together to realize that potential.”

The RFI is an early, concrete step under the Memorandum of Understanding executed between Governor Healey and Premier Houston. The RFI, issued with participation from Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont, recognizes the increasingly regional and interconnected nature of New England and Eastern Canada.

A wide range of stakeholders are invited to provide input, including developers, supply chain and port entities, utilities and system operators, labor organizations, academic and research institutions, environmental and fisheries stakeholders, and tribal and first nations groups. The RFI will help the region understand the market’s interest and capacity to develop offshore wind in Nova Scotia and the technical and commercial feasibility of transmission pathways to New England. In addition, the RFI will explore opportunities to strengthen the regional offshore wind economy through continued collaboration on supply chains, ports, and workforce development.

波士頓2026聖誕列車12/5啟程 12/6下午3點抵達華埠

     （Boston Orange編譯）今年第30屆的波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）「聖誕列車巡遊」（Enchanted Trolley Tour），將於12月5日、6日走訪波士頓16個社區，以聖誕樹點燈、聖誕老人探訪及節慶活動，為波士頓市拉開年底假期序幕。

    「聖誕列車巡遊」排定的到訪華埠時間為12月6日下午3點。

    「聖誕列車巡遊」由市長辦公室的觀光、體育及娛樂局主辦，美國銀行贊助，市景電車旅遊（CityView Trolley Tours）協辦。每個巡遊站都安排節慶贈品，聖誕老人、吳弭及市府鄰里服務辦公室人員也將到場與居民同樂。

    12月5日（星期六）的行程從上午11時西洛士百利（West Roxbury）的Hastings Lot出發，依序前往Readville、Mattapan、牙買加平原（Jamaica Plain）、Mission Hill、Roxbury、South End，最後於下午6時45分抵達Brighton的Oak Square。

    12月6日（星期日）中午12時從Dorchester的Codman Square開始，接續前往Adams Corner、南波士頓（South Boston），下午3時抵達華埠Beach Street與Harrison Avenue交會處，之後巡訪北端區（North End）、Charlestown及East Boston，最後一站於下午6時15分在Maverick Square舉行。

    除花車巡遊外，波士頓市府也將在11月23日至12月3日期間，於North End、Back Bay及South Boston等地的公園舉辦聖誕樹點燈活動。

    12月6日上午10時至下午6時，紐百利街（Newbury Street）將闢為行人徒步區，市府鼓勵沿街商家利用戶外空間舉辦親子活動、設置臨時休憩區，安排各種節慶節目。如遇惡劣天候，無車日活動將延期至12月13日。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL ENCHANTED TROLLEY TOUR

BOSTON - Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment announced the 30th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour. This year’s tour will visit 16 neighborhoods across Boston on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. 

“For 30 years, the Enchanted Trolley Tour has brought the magic of the holidays to neighborhoods across Boston, bringing families together around tree lightings and holiday cheer to kick off the season,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We thank all of our neighborhood partners and Bank of America for helping us continue this beloved tradition across our City.”

The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of holiday tree lighting and Santa visits throughout the City. This event is presented by Bank of America, and supported by CityView Trolley Tours. All Enchanted Trolley Tour stops feature giveaways and visits from Santa, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Office of Neighborhood Services staff.

“Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour is a highlight of the holidays every year, a chance to delight residents and visitors of all ages with the magic of the season,” said Miceal Chamberlain, President, Bank of America Massachusetts. “Bank of America looks forward to this wonderful event every year, and is proud to once again join Mayor Wu and the entire City of Boston in welcoming the Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings to all of the city’s neighborhoods.”

Enchanted Trolley Tour dates, times, and locations are as follows:

Saturday, December 5

11:00 a.m. — Hastings Lot, West Roxbury 

12:00 p.m. — Wolcott Square, Readville

1:00 p.m. — Mattapan Square

2:00 p.m. — Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain 

3:00 p.m. — J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain

3:45 p.m. — Brigham Circle, Mission Hill

4:30 p.m. — Bolling Building, Roxbury

5:45 p.m. — Blackstone Square, South End

6:45 p.m. — Oak Square, Brighton  

Sunday, December 6

12:00 p.m. — Codman Square, Dorchester

1:00 p.m. — Adams Corner, Dorchester

2:00 p.m. — M Street Park, South Boston

3:00 p.m. — Beach Street and Harrison Ave, Chinatown

4:00 p.m. — Paul Revere Mall, North End

5:00 p.m. — Winthrop Square (the Training Field), Charlestown

6:15 p.m. — Maverick Square, East Boston 

Complementing the 30th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour, the City of Boston will host holiday celebrations across City parks and on Newbury Street. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 3, the City will host holiday tree lightings in parks spanning the North End, Back Bay, and South Boston. And on Dec. 6, Newbury Street will be car-free from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The City encourages Newbury Street businesses to activate their outdoor spaces with family-friendly activities, pop-up parklets, brand activations, and other programming. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Dec. 13.

BOSTON BY FOOT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SHARING BOSTON’S STORIES, RECEIVES CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION

BOSTON BY FOOT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SHARING BOSTON’S STORIES, RECEIVES CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION

BOSTON, November 12, 2026 – Boston By Foot (BBF), Boston’s only volunteer-led nonprofit walking tour organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary last Friday with a special appreciation event at Boston City Hall, recognizing five decades of bringing Boston’s history to life and the dedicated volunteers who make its work possible. The milestone celebration follows a recent recognition by the Boston City Council, led by District 5 Councilor Enrique Pepén, honoring the organization’s contributions to the city.

“Reaching 50 years is an incredible milestone, and it would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers who have shared their time, knowledge, and passion for Boston over the years,” said Samantha Nelson, Executive Director of Boston By Foot. “Boston By Foot is a community of people who believe the city’s stories are worth discovering and sharing. We’re so grateful to everyone who has helped build this legacy, and excited for the stories and connections ahead.”

Founded in 1976, Boston By Foot has spent five decades connecting residents and visitors to Boston’s neighborhoods, architecture, and history through engaging, volunteer-led walking tours. On November 4, BBF led members of the Boston City Council on a guided tour of City Hall before receiving a City Council resolution recognizing its 50 years of service and contributions to the community. As BBF looks toward the future, the organization remains committed to making Boston’s history accessible, engaging, and inclusive while creating opportunities for new voices and perspectives to shape the stories it tells.

A complete schedule of Boston By Foot tours and registration information is available at bostonbyfoot.org.

波士頓教育基金撥30萬美元支持兩所公校的師生家庭參與資源決策

     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓教育基金（Boston Education Fund）11月10日宣布，投入30萬美元支持愛德華艾佛瑞特小學（Edward Everett Elementary School）及露絲巴特森學院（Ruth Batson Academy），成為新計畫EdQuity Boston首批合作學校，改變傳統教育慈善模式，讓學生、家庭及教師參與資金分配與決策。

    在這項為期兩年的計畫中，兩校各獲15萬美元，包括5萬美元直接經費，由學校社區自行決定用途；另10萬美元用於專業輔導、技術協助、建立合作關係及執行支援。

    波士頓教育基金、麻州導師合作夥伴組織（Mass Mentoring Partnership），以及波士頓公平學校夥伴組織（Equitable School Partnerships of Boston）合作推動的這EdQuity Boston計畫，支持打破傳統資助方式，讓教育資源及決策權更接近學生與學校社區，為學校提供慈善資源、青少年發展及學校社區合作方面的專業支援。

    基金會執行主任潘蜜拉萊恩斯（Pamela Leins）表示，傳統慈善往往只關注學校需要什麼，卻忽略學校社區本身的經驗與能力。EdQuity Boston不由外部機構替學校決定解決方案，而是把資源及決策權交給最了解問題的師生與家庭，由他們設定優先事項並推動改變。

    該會從波士頓公校提交的24份申請中選出13所學校進入半決選， 5所學校進入決選的評估，最後確定兩校為首批合作學校。

    成立逾40年的波士頓教育基金會，日前由青年組織Beat the Odds及Youth Options Unlimited Boston的年輕人參與策劃，在多切斯特區Acapella by X舉辦年度活動，波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）令人驚喜的出席打氣。

Colleen Mason Appointed to Board of Early Education and Care

Colleen Mason Appointed to Board of Early Education and Care Boston Public Schools educator brings more than a decade of experience in early childhood education, inclusive learning, and teacher leadership

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the appointment of Colleen Mason, a longtime Boston Public Schools educator, to the Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care (EEC). Mason will serve as the Board's early education and care teacher representative, bringing extensive classroom experience and a strong commitment to supporting young children, families, and educators across the Commonwealth. Mason participated in her first meeting today during the Board’s November session. “Our early educators do incredible work every day to give children the strong start they deserve, and it's important that their voices are heard when we're making decisions about early education and care,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Colleen Mason has spent her career helping young children learn and grow, supporting students with disabilities and working alongside fellow educators and families. She knows firsthand what our teachers and students need to succeed, and I'm excited to welcome her to the Board.” “Expanding access to high-quality, affordable early education and care is one of our administration's top priorities, and we know how important it is to have educators at the table helping guide that work,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Colleen brings years of classroom experience, a passion for helping every child thrive and a strong record of supporting her fellow educators. Congratulations to Colleen on this appointment, and thank you for your continued commitment to Massachusetts children and families.” Mason currently serves as an Inclusion Specialist at Blackstone Elementary School in Boston, where she supports teachers in delivering inclusive, high-quality instruction for students with diverse learning needs. In this role, she leads schoolwide inclusion initiatives, mentors educators, partners with families, and works to ensure students with disabilities have meaningful access to learning opportunities. “Colleen Mason’s experience in the classroom, commitment to inclusive education, and leadership in supporting fellow educators will bring a valuable perspective to the Board,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “I look forward to working with Colleen as we continue expanding access to high-quality early education and care for children and families across Massachusetts.” "Colleen brings an important perspective to the Board, grounded in years of experience working directly with young children, families, and educators," said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. "Her expertise in early childhood education and inclusive learning will be invaluable as we continue working to strengthen the early education and care system and support the educators who make a difference in children's lives every day." Prior to her current role, Mason spent more than a decade teaching in early childhood classrooms across Boston Public Schools, including as a Pre-K Inclusion Teacher at the East Boston Early Education Center and Lee Academy Pilot School. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of teacher leadership roles, helping to advance curriculum development, support professional learning, and strengthen instructional practices. Mason has also contributed to educator development and education policy through her work as a Teach Plus Policy Fellow and adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she taught courses focused on early childhood education, play-based learning, and social-emotional development. “As both an early childhood educator and the mother of two young boys, I understand how important the early years are in shaping a child’s future,” said Colleen Mason. “I am honored to join the Board of Early Education and Care and to bring the perspectives of educators and families into conversations that impact our youngest learners. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Board members to strengthen access to high-quality, inclusive early education and care, support the educators who do this important work every day, and ensure that all children across Massachusetts have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.” Mason holds a master’s degree in early childhood education, specializing in students with and without disabilities, from Wheelock College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and elementary education from Northeastern University. “As chair of the Board, I’m delighted to welcome Colleen,” said Paul Belsito, Chair of the Board of Early Education and Care. “Decisions about early education and care are stronger when educators who work with children and families every day help shape them. Colleen brings that firsthand perspective, along with deep experience in inclusive learning and supporting fellow educators. I look forward to working with her.” “In order to set students on the path of becoming lifelong learners, it’s important that we help build the foundational skills of our youngest students by expanding access to and investing in quality early education opportunities,” said American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts President Jessica Tang. “Colleen has dedicated her career to just that. Colleen’s experience as an educator with ties to our public schools and her work building out vibrant, high-quality inclusive classrooms will provide new, unique perspectives to the needs of the early education and care systems of the Commonwealth. We are thankful that the Board will now have a longtime educator among its members, one who has the background and experience to ensure the needs of the over 30,000 preschoolers served by our public schools are met and the voices of those educating them are heard.” The eleven-member Board of Early Education and Care sets policies and regulations governing early education and care programs and services across Massachusetts. Mason fills the seat designated for an early education and care teacher, with nominees jointly submitted by the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Massachusetts Federation of Teachers.

波士頓擬調整住宅開發規定 放寬可負擔住宅門檻 批准六開發案增建657戶住宅

 （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市府規劃部門12日建議調整可負擔住宅及大型開發案收費規定，以因應房地產市場不景氣，減輕開發商資金壓力。當天另有六項開發案獲准推進，將新增657戶住宅，其中187戶為收入限制住宅，並可創造約744個建築工作及89個長期職位。

調整住宅規定　分期付款增至七期

波士頓市府建議修改「包容性分區」（Inclusionary Zoning）規定，提出四項調整：可負擔住宅替代繳款的付款期數，由兩期增加至七期；原規定在開發地點0.5英里範圍內興建異地住宅的限制，改由市府住房局（MOH）政策管理，增加彈性；公寓大樓以繳款代替興建可負擔住宅的費用，由市場價與收入限制住宅價差的75%降至50%；適用規定的開發案門檻，則由至少七戶提高至十戶。

市府表示，調整可協助部分住宅開發案繼續推進，同時透過相關繳款支持市府可負擔住宅計畫。建議案將送波士頓市議會審議，最後仍須經分區委員會核准。

大型開發連結費明年凍漲

市府也建議2027年維持大型開發案的「開發連結費」（Linkage）不變，並將付款期數由兩期延長至七期。

目前實驗室開發案每平方英尺收取30.78元，其他商業用途每平方英尺23.09元。款項中16%用於就業培訓，84%投入可負擔住宅的興建及保存。依現行法律，費用原定明年1月隨通膨自動調漲4%，但市府建議暫緩調漲。

市府指出，建築成本高、利率居高不下，加上聯邦財政及貿易政策前景不明，增加開發商負擔。延長付款期限可減輕前期融資壓力，同時維持住宅及就業培訓資金來源。這項建議也須經分區委員會最後核准。

六項開發案新增657戶住宅

當天獲准的六項開發案總面積約77萬3961平方英尺，主要包括：

• 140 Providence Street（Back Bay）：將11層辦公大樓改建為476戶住宅，其中95戶為收入限制住宅，是市長吳弭2023年推出辦公室改住宅計畫以來，規模最大的單一改建案。工程預計創造559個建築工作及59個長期職位。

• 329 Blue Hill Avenue（Roxbury）：整合四塊閒置土地，興建五層混合用途大樓，提供40戶全數受收入限制的住宅，其中30%優先提供曾經無家可歸者使用。

• 587-595 Washington Street（Dorchester）：在Codman Square興建混合用途大樓，提供41戶收入限制住宅，並設置辦公空間，供Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation使用。

• 105 Beach Street（Leather District）：將五層商業大樓改建為15戶住宅，其中3戶為收入限制住宅，原有的Figaro's三明治店將繼續營業。

• 1576 Blue Hill Avenue（Mattapan）：興建六層混合用途大樓，提供57戶住宅，其中8戶為收入限制住宅，並設有地面層商業空間。

• 1214 Bennington Street（East Boston）：翻修現有辦公大樓並增建，改為28戶住宅，鄰近MBTA Suffolk Downs站，並增設商業空間。

委員會也批准41 Berkeley Street原核准開發案的修改，將原本包含自有住宅、出租住宅及輔助生活設施的混合用途計畫，改為約312戶全出租住宅，並在一樓設置3000平方英尺社區空間。新英格蘭音樂學院（New England Conservatory）的機構總體計畫，也獲准續約並延長兩年。

市府表示，六項新開發案將透過住宅供應、可負擔住宅及商業空間，支持波士頓各社區發展。

PLANNING ADVANCES AMENDMENTS TO LINKAGE AND INCLUSIONARY ZONING

BOSTON – Thursday, November 12, 2026 – The Planning Department this month recommended updates to Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning to support housing and commercial development. The Department also recommended approval of six new development projects representing approximately 773,961 square feet (SF). All were approved. The newly approved development proposals will create 657 new homes, including 187 that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 744 construction jobs and 89 permanent jobs. The projects advanced today will help make Boston a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city. Planning & Zoning Staff recommend amendments to Inclusionary Zoning to support housing development  Based on the economic headwinds facing housing developers, staff proposed four key changes to Inclusionary Zoning. The amendments would: extend the payment schedule for affordable housing payments from two installments to seven installments; make the 0.5 mile radius for off-site units MOH policy instead of zoning, providing flexibility to create IZ units in impactful projects in a wider geographic area; reduce the condominium payment-in-lieu fee from 75 percent to 50 percent of the difference between market-rate and income-restricted unit values; and raise the threshold for projects subject to Inclusionary Zoning from seven to ten units. These adjustments would help some residential developments move forward, while raising revenue for City-supported affordable housing developments. This recommendation will now go before the Boston City Council for consideration and will need final approval by the Zoning Commission. Staff recommend no increase in Linkage fees for 2027, extension of payment schedule Based on current economic trends, the Planning Department is recommending that Linkage fees remain unchanged for 2027, and that the payment schedule be extended from two installments to seven. Commercial and institutional developers of large projects pay Linkage fees to ensure that large-scale real estate development brings direct benefits to Boston’s residents in the form of affordable housing and workforce training. The total Linkage fee is $30.78 per square foot for lab space, and $23.09 for other commercial uses. Sixteen percent of the fees support job training and job preparedness programs, and 84 percent support the creation and preservation of affordable housing. These fees would increase by 4 percent in January based on the enabling legislation which schedules an automatic increase each year relative to inflation. The recommendation to override the Linkage increase and extend the payment schedule is based on a number of factors including: high construction costs, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic climate with regard to the country’s fiscal and trade policies. Commercial developments would continue to contribute funding for affordable housing and job training, but would have additional time to make those payments, easing upfront financing pressures. This recommendation will now need final approval by the Zoning Commission. Real Estate RFP advances for Shipyard Park Activation Staff will be releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an operator at Shipyard Park in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The current operator’s license will expire in February. The criteria of the RFP, which were determined in collaboration with the Charlestown community, are that a proposal should: enhance enjoyment of the waterfront, educate the public about the history of the Charlestown Navy Yard and Boston Harbor, create a welcoming environment for all different kinds of people and Boston residents, and support local artists or entrepreneurs.  Development Projects Largest office conversion project to-date at 140 Providence Street moves forward with 476 units Housing: 476 residential units, 95 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 559 construction jobs, approximately 59 permanent jobs Community: New residents in the Back Bay Sustainability: Adaptive reuse of existing building Located in Back Bay, this project would convert 11 stories of an office building to 476 new homes, 95 of which would be income-restricted. The building will retain existing restaurant space and expand its retail space in the its basement. This project is one of 28 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program which is on track to convert 35 buildings and 2.1 million square feet of empty office space into more than 2,420 new homes. This would be the largest conversion of an office building to housing in the program since its launch in 2023. Project at 329 Blue Hill Avenue to build income-restricted housing Housing: 40 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 46 construction jobs Community: Community room, flex space Sustainability: LEED Gold, all efficient electric systems, BERDO zero carbon emissions limit Located in Roxbury, this project will convert four vacant lots into one lot with a five-story mixed-used building. All 40 housing units will be income-restricted, and 30 percent of the units will be designated with a preference for formerly homeless individuals. The project responds to the community vision as outlined in the Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan. As part of the mitigation for this project, it will widen sidewalks on Blue Hill Avenue and Gaston Street. In addition, four street trees will be planted on and around the site.  587-595 Washington Street a.k.a. On the Square project will bring new offices, income-restricted housing to Dorchester Housing: 41 income-restricted units Jobs: New retail space, approximately 55 construction jobs, approximately 21 permanent jobs Community: Improved home for Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation offices Sustainability: LEED Gold, Net Zero Carbon, Passive House, solar panels Located in Dorchester, this project will construct a mixed-use building including offices and 41 new income-restricted homes in Codman Square. These units will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedrooms. The office space will be home to the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation.  105 Beach Street project to convert office building to homes in the Leather District Housing: 15 residential units, three income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 15 construction jobs Community: New residents Downtown Sustainability: Adaptive reuse of existing building This project will convert a five-story commercial building into 15 homes in the Leather District. The first floor will retain its longstanding tenant, Figaro’s sandwich shop. This project is one of 28 applicants to Mayor Wu’s successful Office-to-Residential Conversion Program, which is on track to convert 35 buildings and 2.1 million square feet of empty office space into more than 2,420 new homes since its launch in 2023. Project at 1576 Blue Hill Avenue to build new housing in Mattapan Housing: 57 residential units, eight income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 41 construction jobs, retail space Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: Net Zero Carbon building, all efficient electric systems This project will bring 57 new homes to Mattapan through the construction of a new six-story, mixed-used building. The units will be a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. There will also be retail space on the ground floor. This project site falls within the bounds of PLAN: Mattapan and complies with Squares + Streets zoning. Residents will have access to outdoor amenity space and bike parking. The project has committed to planting new street trees and contributing $16,300 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.  New housing to be built at 1214 Bennington Street in East Boston Housing: 28 residential units Jobs: New retail space, approximately 28 construction jobs Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: EV parking, preservation of existing trees Current office buildings will be renovated and given an addition to become 28 new homes in East Boston. This is a transit-oriented development as it is in close proximity to the Suffolk Downs MBTA station. The project is compliant with PLAN: East Boston which recommends adding more multi-family housing in this area and envisions Bennington Street as a major connective corridor. As part of the mitigation for this project, it will widen sidewalks in the vicinity and add new street trees. This project will also contribute $7,700 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system.  In addition to these projects, the Board approved: An update to a previously approved project at 41 Berkeley Street to change the programming of the project from mixed-use to all rental housing. The originally approved project consisted of one homeownership building, one rental, and one assisted living facility. These will now all include rental housing totaling approximately 312 units, along with a 3,000 square foot community space on the ground floor. The renewal and two-year extension of the New England Conservatory Institutional Master Plan.

美國首名華裔少將陳紹章將推出新書「Blend In, Stand Out」闡述把握機會之道

波士頓大學教授胡斯慧（左）在退伍軍人節前夕，邀請美國首名華裔少將陳紹章
分享經驗，介紹新書。（周菊子攝）

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 已退役美國首名華裔陸軍少將陳紹章（William S. Chen），11月10日應波士頓大學之邀，介紹新書「融入，脫穎而出（Blend In, Stand Out）」，闡述他在軍中如何把握機會、解決難題，逐步走上將領之路，鼓勵亞裔青年要讓人看見自己的能力。

陳紹章在波士頓大學介紹他個人撰寫的新書，分享領導力的培養。（周菊子攝）

        這場講座由「波士頓大學帕迪全球研究學院亞洲研究中心（Pardee School of Global Studies, Center for the Study of Asia）」舉辦，胡斯慧教授主持。陳紹章以他即將於2027年7月出版的新書，闡述亞裔該如何培養領導力，成為社會中發亮、發光人物。

陳紹章坦言，有些機會來自他自己的當仁不讓地爭取。（周菊子攝）

        陳紹章是美國陸軍史上第一位華裔少將，服役32年。他父親陳熊文（H. Moon Chen）在第二次世界大戰期間，曾於美國陸軍航空隊服役的經歷，讓他從小嚮往軍旅生活。他從密西根大學工程數學系畢業，取得航空暨太空工程碩士，又再進阿拉巴馬州奧本大學（（Auburn University））取得企管碩士學位。

        他的軍旅生涯始於預備軍官訓練團（ROTC），1961年加入美國陸軍，1989年49歲時，晉升為少將，其後擔任過陸軍飛彈司令部司令，1993年9月退役。

陳紹章為書名做註解。（周菊子攝）

        陳紹章在講談中敘述了他個人生涯中至少3段非常獨特的經歷。

陳紹章即將出版的新書資訊。

        先是1973年他還是少校時，主動請纓第二度派駐越南，前往寮國，運用過去管理飛彈計畫的經驗，主導美國政府在苗族領袖王寶（Vang Pao）基地的「龍天後勤改善工程（Long Tieng Logistics Improvement Project）」，帶領工程團隊在美軍、寮國政府及中情局等單位之間，協調建材、人員及設備運送，並推動基地設施改善，趕在停火安排落實前完成任務。這項工作也使他獲得提前兩年列入中校晉升名單的機會。他以此勉勵年輕人，認為有能力就應主動承擔，不要等著別人安排機會。

        在他擔任上校期間。一項陸軍防空砲計畫因測試及經費問題陷入困境，原負責的將領已遭撤換。雖然測試工作並不屬於他的單位，陳紹章仍認為計畫成敗與自己有關，於是主動協調，並向陸軍副參謀長直接說明經費、測試場地及部隊配置等問題，終於打破僵局。事後他得知自己已列入准將晉升名單。

        談到PAC-3，陳紹章說，他當時負責制定評選策略，比較不同攔截技術的模擬測試、工程資料及成本，最後選定以直接撞擊目標的「碰撞殺傷」（hit-to-kill）技術。他回憶，陸軍部長曾兩度催促加快決策，但他堅持完成評估程序，不願因外界壓力影響選型公正性。他也強調，武器系統的成果來自政府計畫團隊與承包商共同努力，不能歸功於單一個人。

        回應亞裔在職場及軍中處境的提問時，陳紹章指出，亞裔常被認為擅長技術工作，卻未必具備高階管理及領導能力。他個人在服役期間並不覺得曾因華裔背景而受歧視，但他認為「融入團隊，也要脫穎而出」才是正確人生方向。他鼓勵年輕人拓展人際關係，不要只和同族裔的人交往，並透過承擔具挑戰性的工作，讓同事及主管認識自己的能力。

        陳紹章曾應波士頓同源會之邀，主編過2020年6月出版，記錄華裔美國二戰退伍軍人事蹟、犧牲及戰後生活的「無名英雄 （Unsung Heroes）」一書，他自己撰寫的「融入，脫穎而出（Blend In, Stand Out）」一書，是美國陸軍協會（(AUSA)圖書合作計劃項目，將於2027年7月由北喬治亞大學出版社發行。

麻州退伍軍人服務預算創新高 達2.05億美元 州長表揚有功人士

麻州第一夫人Joanna Lydgate (左起）和州長Maura Healey，副州長Kim Driscoll (右二），
麻州退伍軍人服務廳長 Eric Goralnick等人頒發勇氣獎。（周菊子攝）

     （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓綜合報導）麻州政府11日舉行年度退伍軍人節紀念儀式，州長奚莉（Maura Healey）與副州長Kim Driscoll頒獎表揚對退伍軍人有貢獻的人與機構，向退伍軍人、現役軍人及家屬致敬，並強調州政府將持續加強住房、醫療、福利及就業支持。

Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center 獲頒社區服務獎。（周菊子攝）

    奚莉州長談到麻州在美國軍事史上地位特殊，稱麻州是美國陸軍、海軍及海岸防衛隊的誕生地，也是美國革命的發源地和美國民主的起點。她還開玩笑地把國民兵也列入其中，說這一點或許有人會有不同看法。

Lynn 市英文高中初級預備軍官訓練團表演操練。（周菊子攝）

    她提到，州政府透過《英雄法案》（HERO Act）擴大退伍軍人及軍人家庭的福利與醫療支持，目前已有大約2萬3,000名退伍軍人及家屬獲得相關福利，創下新高。州政府也持續協助無家可歸的退伍軍人取得住所，並關注焦慮、憂鬱、創傷後壓力症候群（PTSD）及藥物使用障礙等問題，透過心理健康服務及退伍軍人治療法庭（Veterans Treatment Courts）提供協助。

Lynn 市英文高中初級預備軍官訓練團表演操練。（周菊子攝）

    在照護方面，奚莉特別提到Holyoke退伍軍人之家重新開放，以及Chelsea退伍軍人之家的改善。州政府正增加床位，提升長期照護能力。她也介紹SHIELD計畫，盼藉由發展國防科技及相關產業，為麻州創造更多企業投資與就業機會。

Lynn 市英文高中初級預備軍官訓練團表演操練。（周菊子攝）

    麻州退伍軍人服務廳長 Eric Goralnick 致詞時，特別提到前一天才正式宣布啟動的Military to Medicine試辦計畫。他表示，約一年前州長團隊邀請他考慮出任現職時，他便提出這構想，希望招募曾在軍中擔任醫護工作的退伍軍人，讓他們把戰場救人的專業帶回家鄉，在醫院及醫療體系繼續服務。他形容這是一項雙贏計畫，因為這些受過專業訓練的人，退伍後仍能繼續救人。

在儀式中，主持人解說「戰俘與失蹤軍人紀念桌」（POW/MIA Recognition Table）
代表的含義。（周菊子攝）

    Eric Goralnick為紀念儀式開場致詞時，還做了總結報告，指出麻州退伍軍人服務預算今年有2億500萬美元，創歷史新高，其中8,600萬美元直接用於退伍軍人福利。Holyoke及Chelsea兩所退伍軍人之家未來將有共約388個床位，較現有容量增加近五成，並將配合招聘及營運進度逐步開放。州府也在春田市（Springfield）設立麻州西部首個退伍軍人服務辦公室。

二、三百人11日在州政府大廳參加退伍軍人紀念儀式。（周菊子攝）

    副州長Kim Driscoll本人是海軍後代，父親曾在海軍服役20多年，兒子也在去年加入麻州陸軍國民兵，最近獲任命為少尉。她指出，軍人具備的領導、團隊合作及解決問題能力，都是民間職場所需技能；州政府透過提高聘用退伍軍人的稅額抵免，成立就業機會委員會，能夠協助退伍軍人與企業接軌。

    在這場有二、三百人參加的紀念儀式中，Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center獲頒Captain Thomas Kelley社區服務獎；Amy Bradford、Gregg Brasso、Doug Linnell及Steve Jones則獲頒Captain Thomas Hudner Jr.英勇服務獎，表揚他們在退伍軍人社區服務、交通協助及藝術活動等方面的付出。州府並宣布，退伍軍人節當天全州州立公園停車免費。