MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES MILDRED C. HAILEY PHASE ONE AND $3.95 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING

MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES MILDRED C. HAILEY PHASE ONE AND $3.95 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMMING 

(Mayor’s Office Photo by Mike Mejia)

The event celebrated 223 units of housing, a new community center in Jamaica Plain, and $3.95 million dollars to bolster workforce development for residents across the city 

(Mayor’s Office Photo by Mike Mejia)

BOSTON - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), The Community Builders (TCB), the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), MassHousing, and the Mildred C. Hailey Tenant Organization to celebrate the completion of phase one of Mildred C. Hailey Apartments in Jamaica Plain, creating 223 new units of housing at 2 and 6 Lamartine Street for Boston residents. This announcement builds on Mayor Wu’s efforts to create more housing across Boston neighborhoods, deliver much-needed improvements to the Mildred C. Hailey Apartments, expand workforce development opportunities for residents and improve quality of life for families. 

“Boston is taking every step to create more housing while expanding workforce opportunities for residents, and the Mildred C. Hailey project shows how we can do both through thoughtful redevelopment,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As we continue to invest in new homes and reconnect this neighborhood, we’re also investing in the supports that help residents move forward—with training and access to good jobs—so that this progress leads to lasting financial stability for families.”

In addition to creating housing, the first phase of the redevelopment of Mildred C. Hailey also creates a new community center named in honor of Anna Mae Cole, a transformational tenant leader who dedicated her life to empowering residents in the Mildred C. Hailey community. The redevelopment also ensures residents have access to a new ground-floor commercial space and the creation of Lamartine Street will increase neighborhood connectivity and smoother travel for residents, families and visitors. The two modern, sustainable buildings delivered through this project provide 91 deeply affordable units and 132 units of affordable and moderate income housing.  

“Today’s ribbon cutting marks the completion of 223 new homes for Boston residents,” said BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok. “And at the Boston Housing Authority, we know that building strong communities means investing not only in buildings but in people. This $3.95 million in workforce development funding from HUD and the Cummings Foundation is going to transform the trajectory of residents’ lives, ensuring that alongside stable housing, they have stable, good-paying, and rewarding careers. Together, these investments in housing and economic mobility will create lasting benefits for generations of Bostonians.”

Mayor Wu also announced two important investments from city and federal sources to support workforce development for low-income residents citywide. With a $250,000 investment from the Cummings Foundation, the City is creating a new site for workforce training of proven-risk young adults at Mildred C. Hailey, with programming open to all eligible Boston residents. In addition, the City has also received $3.7 million through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Jobs Plus Initiative, which aims to connect public housing residents with employment, education and financial empowerment services. The investment will create three additional sites for workforce training and career coaching at the BHA’s Ruth Barkley, Alice Taylor, and Franklin Field communities. 

“Cummings Foundation is delighted to support the Opportunity Hub, which will bring proven adult education, workforce training, and career support directly to the Mildred C. Hailey community,” said Joyce Vyriotes, executive director of Cummings Foundation. “This initiative reflects the kind of practical, community-based investment that can help residents build skills, access opportunity, and move toward safer, more stable futures.”

The partners for this initiative include the BHA, the Office of Workforce Development (OWD), ABCD, Private Industry Council (PIC), Best Hospitality Training, Lisc Massachusetts, Building Pathways, New England Culinary Arts Training, PowerCorps, EMPath, Roxbury Community College, Santander Bank, Boston Medical Center, Whittier Street Health Center, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Greater Boston Legal Services. 

“This investment comes at the perfect time, as the Office of Violence Prevention and Boston Housing Authority continue to fund strategic new ways to work together. This brings resources directly to youth and young adults who deserve to see these types of investments in their immediate neighborhoods. Moreover, this is also an investment in Boston’s Live Long and Well population health equity agenda that aims to improve life expectancy and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities and also our long-term Plan to End Violence,” said Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor for Community Safety and Director of Boston Public Health Commission’s Office of Violence Prevention. 

Together, the $3.95 million in awarded funding will connect residents with workforce development training, individual career counseling, and case management. This will allow students to build job readiness, identify and secure employment, and be successful in the workplace. This funding builds on the City’s ongoing efforts led by the City’s Worker Empowerment Cabinet to expand workforce development opportunities and ensure residents across neighborhoods are connected to resources.

“Today’s ribbon cutting at 2 and 6 Lamartine marks far more than the completion of new buildings, it represents a meaningful reinvestment in a community with a proud history and a strong future,” said Andy Waxman, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development for TCB. “Through deep partnership and resident leadership, we’ve created 223 modern, energy-efficient homes while ensuring that longtime residents can remain and thrive. With the reopening of the Anna Mae Cole Center and new spaces for connection and opportunity, this milestone reflects our shared commitment to building a more inclusive and connected Boston.”

"Creating more housing and expanding economic opportunity are essential to Massachusetts' long-term success," said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. "The Commonwealth is proud to have invested in the Mildred C. Hailey redevelopment to support new affordable and workforce housing, community improvements, and workforce development opportunities. This project demonstrates the impact of strong partnerships in creating opportunity for residents and strengthening communities."

“MassHousing is pleased to be part of this transformative redevelopment of the Mildred Hailey Apartments and is excited for the residents who now have quality, affordable rental homes,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay.

麻州啟動“賦權公民教學”計畫 5年培訓6000名老師

(Boston Orange編譯) 麻州政府為強化公民教育，宣佈啟動全新的「賦權公民教學（Teaching for Civic Empowerment）」免費專業學習計畫，將在5年內培訓6000名中小學教師，提升他們教導公民議題的專業知識與能力。         麻州中小學教育部（DESE）將和民間組織「世代公民（Generation Citizen）」及「普源（Primary Source）」合作，從今年7月開跑，提供實體與線上混合課程，內容涵蓋如何引導學生進行探究式學習、媒體素養培養、以及落實麻州2018年歷史與社會科學架構等。麻州公校教師可免費學習所有課程。         麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示，公民教育能幫助學生建立參與社區和民主政治所需的知識與信心，這項投資將確保學生成為了解時事、積極參與社區的未來領袖。麻州副州長Kim Driscoll則指出，這計畫能幫助教師把公民教育融入課堂，讓學生看見所學與真實世界的連結。         麻州政府在2023年啟動「公民路徑（Civics Pathways）」計畫，2025年的調查報告就指出，教師需要更多支持，呼應了麻州教育廳最近發佈的高中畢業架構建議，主張學生應透過課程及應用學習，培養公民知識與技能。中小學教育廳廳長杜威勒（Patrick Tutwiler）認為，現在是支持公民教育的重要時刻，以確保學生有能力積極參與社會與民主運作。 Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Civics Education Training for Massachusetts Educators New Teaching for Civic Empowerment Initiative designed to strengthen statewide civics instruction EVERETT – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced Teaching for Civic Empowerment, a new professional learning initiative designed to strengthen civics instruction. This new statewide effort aims to provide free, high-quality professional learning opportunities to 6,000 educators over five years to increase educator confidence and expertise with civics instruction.   Beginning in July, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with Generation Citizen and Primary Source, will offer virtual and in-person courses for Massachusetts elementary and secondary educators at no cost.   "Civics education helps students build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to participate in their communities and our democracy," said Governor Maura Healey. "By investing in educators and expanding access to high-quality training and resources, we're helping ensure that students across Massachusetts become informed, engaged members of their communities and future leaders in our state.”   "Students learn best when they can see how their education connects to the world around them," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "This initiative will help educators bring civics to life in the classroom and empower more students to become informed and engaged members of their communities."   This initiative follows the administration’s recent release of final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life. The recommendations included that students develop civic knowledge and skills through coursework and applied learning experiences. These competencies will be integrated across the graduation framework through MassCore coursework, required Civics Action Projects, relevant culminating experiences, and a potential Seal of Distinction.   “This is an important moment in time to support civics education and make sure that students are informed, engaged and empowered to actively participate in society and democracy. We are glad to provide these resources for educators to help them support our students today become our leaders of tomorrow,” said Secretary of Education Steve Zrike.   Teaching for Civic Empowerment builds on the Civics Pathways program DESE launched in 2023 and responds to findings from a 2025 report that identified strong implementation of civics as well as persistent needs for additional educator supports.   DESE will provide the free, high-quality professional learning aligned with the 2018 Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework and the student-led civics project requirement established in a 2018 state law. Courses will help educators implement culturally and linguistically sustaining civics instruction and student-led civics projects, which are required in eighth grade and high school. DESE recently held four statewide Civics Project Showcases at which a total of more than 1,000 students presented their projects.   “Civics education prepares our students to become engaged in their communities,” Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez said. “We’re pleased to offer teachers these courses and aligned supports.”    Recently, as part of Massachusetts 250, the Executive Office of Education invited K-12 students to submit artwork, essays, poetry, documentary videos and performance pieces highlighting revolutionary figures and moments that helped shape Massachusetts history through the “Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” initiative. Governor Healey and Secretary Zrike recently met with the student winners of this initiative at the State House, showcasing their creative projects that tell the story of a particular "revolutionary" figure from Massachusetts.   Educators can find details on opportunities as they become available on DESE’s Teaching for Civic Empowerment webpage.

麻州砸5200萬元抵稅優惠 將創造2793個新工作

     （Boston Orange編譯）麻州經濟援助協調委員會（EACC）核准11項經濟發展激勵計畫（EDIP），提供5200萬美元稅務優惠，換取企業承諾創造2793個新工作、保留1503個現有職位，並帶動超過14億美元的民間投資。

    麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示，這證明麻州仍是企業投資與成長的首選之地。副州長Kim Driscoll則說，獲選企業從樞紐城市到鄉村社區遍佈全州，展現對麻州的信心。

    在這次核准的11項計畫中，10項為製造業者，6家位於樞紐城市。

Field AI（AI for Humanity Inc.）－劍橋市（Cambridge）

Field AI開發可讓機器人在無GPS訊號的複雜環境中全自主運作的AI軟體。該公司正進行多階段大規模投資，擴展波士頓研發業務，包括租用2萬至2.5萬平方英尺的新廠房，設立機器人測試與開發中心，預計新增36個永久全職工作。EACC核准45萬美元稅務優惠。

Blue Collar Customs LLC－西水橋市（West Bridgewater）

該公司專門為商用車隊改裝設備、照明與車身彩繪。將從現有1.2萬平方英尺廠房，擴遷至10萬平方英尺新大樓，因應商用車改裝業務成長，預計增聘18名員工。EACC核准18萬美元稅務優惠。

波士頓動力（Boston Dynamics）－華森市（Waltham）

波士頓動力專注於開發與部署高機動性機器人。將翻修擴建華森市Trapelo 路1601號現址，總面積約33萬平方英尺，打造世界級的機器人與機動性研發中心，主要用於培訓先進製造與人工智慧人才、擴增產能，並整合分散於三處的製造業務。波士頓動力將投資1億美元，預計在2030年前創造1250個全職工作，涵蓋製造、研發、軟體開發及後勤支援等職務。EACC核准2500萬美元稅務優惠。

CD Projekt RED－水城（Watertown）

CD Projekt RED是波蘭遊戲開發與發行商，旗下遊戲開發工作室現位於華森市。由於業務持續成長且現有空間需現代化，公司將逐步遷移至水城新據點。同時將和Devens的New England Studios簽訂長期租約，租用其中一座攝影棚，並改革資本，打造動作捕捉工作室，支援新據點的開發工作。預計淨新增74個工作。EACC核准撤銷該公司先前EDIP專案，改以74萬美元抵稅優惠支持其新據點擴張。

Framebridge Inc.－霍利奧克（Holyoke）

Framebridge為直接面對消費者的客製化畫框公司，透過電商平台及全美實體店面提供高品質、平價且快速的裱框服務。該公司將投資設立全新的畫框製造廠，全面營運後預計創造100個永久全職工作。EACC核准135萬美元稅務優惠。

Frontrunner Bus Group－比樂瑞卡（Billerica）

Frontrunner是小型巴士製造與營運商，專為行動不便者提供運輸解決方案。2025年該公司尋找廠址時因環保限制遭遇阻礙，2026年3月終於在比樂瑞卡取得8.8萬平方英尺廠房，預計增聘68名永久全職員工。EACC核准66萬美元稅務優惠。

Mass Cabinets Inc.－梅休恩（Methuen）

Mass Cabinets為訂製櫥櫃與建築木作公司。計畫興建約1.2萬平方英尺的製造廠房與辦公空間、倉儲大樓，並進行資本設備升級與添購，以支援業務擴張，預計增聘25名新員工。EACC核准37.5萬美元稅務優惠。

Sky Nutro Incorporated－米爾福德（Milford）

Sky Nutro生產軟糖、水果零食與機能性營養食品，專精於低糖配方及更健康的替代產品開發。該公司在跨州尋找廠址後，最終選定米爾福德，將投資1200萬美元擴展業務，創造120個新工作。EACC核准180萬美元抵稅優惠。

Skyline Nav AI Inc.－伯靈頓（Burlington）

Skyline Nav AI開發無須依賴GPS的導航技術，可應用於汽車、卡車、無人機、飛機等載具。該公司將在伯靈頓地區新增9個高階職位，涵蓋工程、專案管理與技術銷售領域，加速其Pathfinder GPS獨立導航技術的商業化進程。EACC核准9萬美元稅務優惠。

Sunrise Systems Electronics Co. LLC（Pembroke）

擴建 40,000 平方英尺，增設備、做廠房改善，預計新增 30 名員工，並獲得 290,000 美元 EDIP 抵稅優惠。

VulcanForms（Devens）

投資先進製造技術，計畫興建逾 100 萬平方英尺 的設施，預計新增 1,063 名員工，並獲得 21,260,000 美元 EDIP 稅務抵免。

麻州經濟發展廳長艾瑞克·帕利（Eric Paley）強調，這些企業涵蓋機器人、人工智慧、先進製造及生命科學等領域，選擇在麻州長期發展，是對麻州創新環境的高度肯定

Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Awards $52 Million in Tax Credits to Businesses to Create, Retain Jobs 

Projects will create 2,793 new jobs, retain 1,503 existing jobs, and spur more than $1.4 billion in private investment 

BOSTON - The Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved 11 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) at the June meetings of the EACC. EDIP is a program administered by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) that seeks to create new jobs and help businesses grow by offering tax credits in exchange for job creation commitments. These projects are expected to create 2,793 net new jobs, retain 1,503 existing jobs statewide, and leverage more than $1.4 billion in private investment in exchange for $52 million in state tax credits.   

“Massachusetts continues to be a place where businesses choose to invest, grow and create jobs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These projects will support more than 2,700 new jobs, retain over 1,500 existing jobs and leverage over $1.4 billion in private investment across our state. Through the Economic Development Incentive Program, we're helping companies expand, strengthening local economies and creating good jobs in communities across Massachusetts.” 

“The companies supported by these awards are Team Massachusetts success stories,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “They are choosing to invest and grow in Massachusetts, from Gateway Cities to rural communities and everywhere in between, and we are committed to helping them succeed.”  

“The Economic Development Incentive Program is one of the state’s most effective tools for supporting business expansion and job creation,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “From robotics and artificial intelligence to advanced manufacturing and life sciences, these companies are making long-term commitments to grow here. That's a strong vote of confidence in Massachusetts as a place where innovation can scale and businesses can succeed.”  

EDIP is designed to support business expansion and job creation by offering performance-based tax credits in exchange for commitments to create new jobs, retain existing employees, and invest capital. Ten of the projects approved are manufacturers and six are located in Gateway Cities.  

The EDIP certified projects approved during today’s meeting include:  

Field AI/AI for Humanity Inc. – Cambridge 

Field AI develops AI software enabling robots to operate fully autonomously in complex, GPS-denied environments. Field AI is expanding its Boston research and development operations through a significant multi-phase investment, including leasing a new facility with 20,000 to 25,000 square feet to establish a dedicated robot testing and development center that will result in 36 net new permanent fulltime jobs. The EACC approved $450,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Blue Collar Customs LLC – West Bridgewater 

Blue Collar Customs upfits commercial fleet vehicles with equipment, lighting, and graphics. The company will expand operations from its existing 12,000 sq. ft. facility into a new 100,000 square foot building to support continued growth in commercial vehicle upfitting. The company will hire 18 additional employees. The EACC approved $180,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Boston Dynamics - Waltham 

Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots. The company will renovate existing space and develop new space totaling approximately 330,000 sf at 1601 Trapelo Road in Waltham to create a world-leading mobility and robotics center that will be principally used for training new advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence talent, for expanding manufacturing capacity and for consolidating existing manufacturing operations (currently located in three buildings). The company will invest $100 million in the project location and, by 2030, will create 1,250 new full-time jobs for manufacturing operations personnel, research and development personnel, software developers, and others in supporting roles. The EACC approved $25,000,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

CD Projekt RED – Watertown 

CD Projekt RED is a Polish game developer/distributor with a subsidiary game development studio located in Waltham. Due to continued growth and need to modernize the space that CD PROJEKT RED is currently occupying the company will be phasing its operations into a new location at the project address. CD Projekt RED Inc will also be partnering with New England Studios located in Devens on a long-term lease for one of the sound stages at that location along with capital improvements to build out a Motion Capture Studio Space that would be supporting work being performed at the project location. The company will create 74 net new jobs. The EACC approved decertifying the company’s previous EDIP project and replacing it with a $740,000 award in EDIP tax credits for the company’s continued expansion in the new location. 

Framebridge Inc. – Holyoke  

Framebridge is a direct-to-consumer custom framing company, offering high-quality, affordable, and fast custom framing through its e-commerce platform and a growing network of retail stores across the country. Framebridge will invest in establishing a new framing manufacturing facility creating 100 net new permanent jobs once fully operational. The EACC approved $1,350,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Frontrunner Bus Group - Billerica 

Frontrunner Bus Group is a minibus manufacturer and operator specializing in low-mobility transportation solutions. In 2025, after an extensive search, Frontrunner discovered an environmental restriction on their preferred location. In March 2026, the company secured an 88,000 square foot facility in Billerica that will allow the company to hire an additional 68 permanent fulltime employees. The EACC approved $660,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Mass Cabinets Inc. - Methuen 

Mass Cabinets is a custom cabinet and architectural millwork company. The company plans to construct approximately 12,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space, storage building, capital equipment improvements and additional equipment to support the expansion and hiring of 25 new employees. The EACC approved $375,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Sky Nutro Incorporated - Milford 

Sky Nutro manufactures gummy candies, fruit snacks, and functional nutrition products, specializing in the development and production of reduced-sugar formulations and healthier alternatives. After a multi-state search, Sky Nutro found a suitable site in Milford and will be investing $12,000,000 to expand the business and create 120 new jobs. The EACC approved $1,800,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Skyline Nav AI Inc. - Burlington 

GPS-independent navigation for cars, trucks, drones, aircraft and other use cases. This project will create nine new, highly skilled positions in engineering, program management, and technical sales in the Burlington, Massachusetts area to accelerate commercialization of Skyline Nav AI’s Pathfinder GPS independent navigation technology. These roles will drive deployment of Pathfinder’s autonomous, computer vision based positioning and navigation solutions. The company will hire nine new employees. The EACC approved $90,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

Sunrise Systems Electronics Co. LLC – Pembroke  

Sunrise SESA Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures electronics for transportation infrastructure, enhancing safety, communication, and efficiency for public transit and roadway management. Sunrise Systems is expanding by 40,000 square feet, investing in new equipment and building improvements to increase production capacity, hire 30 new employees and to support upcoming major contracts with state transit authorities. The EACC approved $290,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

VulcanForms – Devens  

VulcanForms is an advanced manufacturer enabling complex geometries, optimized performance, and material efficiency at scale. The company is investing in new advanced manufacturing technology, and plans to build upwards of one million square foot facility with vertically integrated additive manufacturing. This process will span multiple industries including Medical, Aerospace and Defense, industrial, and consumer goods, resulting in 1,063 new employees. The EACC approved $21,260,000 in EDIP tax credits. 

波士頓慈濟掃街有耆英支援 6/26邀藍正輝談「藝術創作與尋道之路」

陳裕逢（右一），李豐（右四），林碧華（左一）和長金滿（左五）等人，
6月20日率耆英們清掃華埠。（周菊子攝）

 慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處在社區耆英支持中，繼5月16日之後，6月20日又再組隊掃街，為清潔華埠盡一份心力，還預告劍橋慈濟將於6月26日邀哈佛大學訪問學者、「體量水墨」開創者藍正輝，講談「藝術創作與尋道之路」。

耆英們分頭掃街。（周菊子攝）

波士頓慈濟是在慶祝成立25週年的2021年時，於11月6日啟用「慈濟波士頓社區服務站」，並從12月18日起，以清掃華埠作為深耕與華埠關係的服務社區常態項目。

從2021迄今的2026，除了遭遇大風雪，暴雨等惡劣天氣等時候之外，基本上每月一次，波士頓慈濟會號召熱心志工，清掃必珠街（Beach St）、乞臣街（Hudson St）、泰勒街（Tyler St）、夏利臣街（Harrison Ave）等華埠核心街道。

掃街也要分工合作。（周菊子攝）

這些年來，參加清掃的志工，從慈濟中堅會員，慈青，到社區人士，每個人都很認真，帶著掃帚，畚箕，長鉗，塑膠袋等工具，就一條一條街的清掃。

參加服務的志工，起初也有好些年輕人，最近這2個月，卻有至少7人是70歲以上耆英。

李豐（右）和嘉偉。（周菊子攝）

慈濟的林碧華指出，這些老人家分別來自尚莫維爾市（Somerville）、南波士頓和波士頓華埠，平日都參加慈濟中國城社服站的銀髮族快樂時光活動，聽聞慈濟有華埠掃街服務，紛紛自動請纓加入，笑說這既是鬆活筋骨的運動，又服務社區，還美化了自己人的街道，一舉數得，簡直太棒了。

李豐（後右一）和林碧華，以及耆英們出發掃街前合影。（周菊子攝）

已一連參加2次華埠掃街的耆英們，包括Lily Chin，鄧潔梅，陳淑瓊，李千紅，陳麗凝，黎月好，到李瑞堅，年齡在71歲到82歲之間，穿上慈濟背心掃街時，十分引人矚目，沿路還遇到西人小哥盛讚。

波士頓慈濟社福站，原本由李豐和陳裕逢負責打理。年初卸下波士頓慈濟聯絡處負責人職務的長金滿透露，陳裕逢早前喬遷他州，20日這天正好回波士頓，專程出席華埠掃街活動，聊盡心意。

在華埠牌樓前留影。（周菊子攝）

長金滿指出，6月20日晚6點半，在慈濟劍橋中心（620 Massachusetts Ave, #6, Cambridge, MA 02139），將邀請哈佛大學訪問學者藍正輝，申論「藝術創作與尋道之路」，分享如何在抽象的墨面之中尋找精神的秩序與安放，以及藝術家在當代社會中如何「安身立命」，在迷惘與不確定之中持續尋道的看法。（更新版）

長金滿（中）和耆英們商量分組各掃哪條街。（周菊子攝）

陳裕逢趁著回波士頓，參加慈濟掃街活動。（周菊子攝)

波士頓華埠獅子會梅艷玲接會長 李典儒、趙娟，中華公所得茂文鐘士獎

波士頓華埠獅子會新會長梅艷玲，接下權槌敲鐘。（周菊子攝）

        (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓華埠獅子會6月20日晚假新月宮酒家舉辦新屆職員就職典禮，80多人出席見證湯偉雄把會長權槌，明燈交給新任會長梅艷玲，恭喜李典儒，趙娟及紐英崙中華公所成為茂文鐘士會員（Melvin Jones Fellow）。

卸任會長湯偉雄（前左）把會長職位信物的明燈，交給新任會長梅艷玲。（周菊子攝）

獅友們合影。（周菊子攝）

麻州33K地區總監Anthony Bailola當晚主持就職宣誓，並一一送上祝福。波士頓華埠獅子會新屆職員為，會長梅艷玲，第一副會長趙娟，第二副會長周柏堅，秘書伍國光，財政余麗媖，核數李典儒，會員主席林淑明，公關李瓊花，總管（Lion Tamer）關美玲，聯誼（Tail Twister）周麗玲，獅子會國際基金會（LCIF）協調員李源沛，分會服務主任（Club Services Director）雷國輝。

由周麗玲和林柔妤擔任司儀的就職儀式很傳統，在蔡倩婷領唱美國國歌，李源沛帶領宣誓效忠，伍國光唸祝禱詞，阮鴻燦、伍國光、林柔妤、周麗玲一起吟唱「不在你之上，不在你之下，而是與你同在」的獅子祝禱後，儀式正式開始。

國際獅子會麻州33K地區總監Anthony Bailola（右）主持新屆職員就職典禮。
左起，余麗媖，伍國光，李源沛，趙娟，梅艷玲，林柔妤，陳國航，周麗玲，
林淑明，蔡倩婷等人。（周菊子攝）

卸任會長湯偉雄發表卸任感言時，不但口頭感謝，還獻上蘭花盆栽給余麗媖和伍國光，感謝這2位幹部過去一年來給他的大力協助，表揚新會員林柔妤，儘管才第一年，卻非常熱情，幾乎“無役不與”，哪兒都看得到她的身影。

國際獅子會麻州33K地區總監Anthony Bailola（前中）主持新屆職員就職儀式。（周菊子攝）

國際獅子會麻州33K地區總監Anthony Bailola這晚主持波士頓華埠獅子會2026-2027屆職員就職典禮，在特地頒發表揚狀給林柔妤之外，還頒獎給茂文鐘士會員得主。他還表示自己來年時間會比去年充裕，可以更好的支援有需要的獅友。他讚許波士頓華埠獅友們運用各自的專長，為他人打開機會之門。他強調，獅子會存在的意義，在於承擔責任，啟發他人，為有需要者服務，期許波士頓華埠獅子會繼續招募會員，更加壯大。

Anthony Bailola（左三）頒發茂文鐘士獎給趙娟（左起）、李典儒，以及代表中華公所的
主席雷國輝，中文書記張青梅，核數伍振中，英文書記阮鴻燦。（周菊子攝）

根據國際獅子會網站，茂文鐘士會員資格是頒給以自己或他人名義，向該會基金會（LCIF）累計捐款1000美元者。全球現有47萬6000餘名茂文鐘士會員。波士頓華埠獅子會內有許多人都曾獲頒茂文鐘士會員獎，得到一枚特殊徽章。

卸任會長湯偉雄送出一盆蘭花，感謝余麗媖。（周菊子攝）

新任會長梅艷玲中英文各說一次，激動得感謝座中獅兄、獅姐支持，坦言當初加入獅子會，從未想過有一天能當上會長。她說，波士頓華埠獅子會好像有股魔力，能激勵每個人付出更多，做得更多的來成就更好的自己，同時又能感受到和獅友們同心協力關懷社區的意義多重大。她承諾要實踐獅子會不求回報的「我們服務」座右銘，未來一年將加倍努力，聆聽會員聲音，持續為華埠帶動改變，讓每個會員都感到受重視，讓社區感受到獅子會的存在。

卸任會長湯偉雄送出一盆蘭花，感謝伍國光。（周菊子攝）

今年的波士頓華埠獅子會2026-2027屆職員就職典禮，雖然因為適逢端午節，父親節，以及六月節的長週末，FIFA世界杯足球賽在波士頓有7場比賽等因素影響，出席人數比往年略少，但現場氣氛之“嗨”，卻一點不輸以往，一樣有來自各個不同分會獅友的出席助陣，獅友們輪番上台獻唱的助興，熱鬧到最後在大合唱“甜蜜卡洛琳（Sweet Caroline）”聲中結束。（更正圖說版）

當晚在場，曾獲國際獅子會茂文鐘士獎的獅友們合影。（周菊子攝）

卸任會長湯偉雄致詞。（周菊子攝）

蔡倩婷（左起）領唱美國國歌。林柔妤、周麗玲當司儀。（周菊子攝）

波士頓華埠獅子會會員們在會場玩自拍。（周菊子攝）

眾人齊唱“甜蜜卡洛琳”。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市將試辦一年 容許計程車經由 Uber/Lift 接單

（Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市政府與警警察局今（23）日宣佈，以一年為期，試辦新制，容許計程車在事先報價下，藉由Uber與Lyft等叫車平台接單，期以提升司機收入、縮短乘客候車時間，同時增加消費者的交通服務選擇。

波士頓市府說明，新措施將容許計程車透過計程車專用應用程式（App），如Curb與ARRO和Uber、Lyft等叫車平台串接，讓乘客透過平台叫車時，計程車也可承接叫車訂單，提供服務。

透過這種方式接單的計程車，將不再採傳統跳表方式收取車資，而改以平台的即時報價和顧客達成協議。不過，不論計程車是接受路邊攔車訂單，或是透過計程車專用App叫車，都仍維持原有跳表制度。

在一年的試辦期中，機場接送，針對大型活動設定額外限制。市府預期，此舉可讓計程車司機接觸更多訂單，擴大營運機會，並將依需求變化與乘客回饋進行評估。

吳弭市長表示，新政策有助計程車業者全面參與市場需求，改善駕駛與乘客體驗。警察局長Michael Cox (考克斯)指出，試辦可望拓展司機機會並提升乘客選擇。市議員露易珍則強調，多數司機為小型業者與移民，此政策有助其生計。

措施將為司機與乘客帶來雙贏；Curb與ARRO平台則指出，此舉有助擴大服務範圍並提升整體交通效率。

波士頓市2026普查 無家可歸者人數陡降至3674人

     （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市政府今（23）日公佈2026年無家可歸者人口普查結果，稱人數和2021年相比，減少19%，其中沒住進庇護所的更是銳減31%，退伍軍人也減少28％，顯示波士頓在擴大社宅、推動輔助性住房及街友預防政策上成效顯著。

    按照美國住房與城市發展部（HUD）規定，波士頓每年辦理無家可歸者調查。今年的調查在1月22日深夜舉行，統計得出3,674人，和2025年的5,506人相比，下降明顯。波士頓市僅有3％ 處於無庇護狀態，普查當晚並未發現任何無家可歸者是「無庇護所」狀態。

    波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）表示，年度普查是深入了解無家可歸者需求、進而提供精準服務的關鍵。她強調，在全美各主要城市都面對房價高漲與居住不穩定挑戰之際，波士頓方向正確，未來將持續和民間夥伴攜手，協助更多街友重返穩定生活。

    波士頓市府指出，自吳弭上任市長以來，波士頓市已累計新建668戶常設性輔助住宅，安置無家可歸者，並搭配社工輔導。市府房屋長Sheila A. Dillon指出，儘管高房價與通膨持續衝擊大環境，但透過「社宅加速基金」與活化公有土地等創新政策，波士頓已成功協助大量街友轉入永久住房，未來也將持續擴大長期性的居住支持，確保市民居有其所。

BOSTON REPORTS CONTINUED DECLINE IN HOMELESSNESS IN 2026 CENSUS

 Annual census shows decreases in overall homelessness, veteran homelessness, and unsheltered homelessness

BOSTON – June 23, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing today released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in overall homelessness since 2021, including a 31 percent reduction in unsheltered homelessness and a 28 percent decline in veteran homelessness. The findings reflect Boston’s continued investments in permanent supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and pathways to stable housing for residents across the city.

The census found that 3,674 people were experiencing homelessness on the night of the count, down from 5,506 in 2025. Boston also maintained one of the lowest rates of unsheltered homelessness among major U.S. cities, with only 3 percent of people experiencing homelessness living unsheltered. There were no unsheltered families identified during the count, continuing a milestone Boston has maintained since federal reporting began in 2007.

“Boston’s annual homelessness census is a critical part of our work to understand the needs of unsheltered residents, connect individuals to services, and shape investments across housing, prevention, and supportive services,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “While cities across the country are facing tough challenges related to housing instability and homelessness, Boston is continuing to move in the right direction by creating housing, strengthening partnerships, and helping more people transition from homelessness into permanent homes.”

The annual Point-in-Time Count is conducted nationwide as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In Boston, volunteers canvassed every neighborhood, transit stations, parks, and other locations across the city while service providers and shelter operators collected data from emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, safe havens, and domestic violence programs. The findings help guide the City’s homelessness prevention and housing strategies and inform federal funding allocations.

“The Point-in-Time Count helps us understand where needs remain, while also showing the progress that is possible through coordinated housing strategies and strong partnerships,” said Sheila A. Dillon, Chief of Housing. “Since 2021, Boston has significantly reduced unsheltered homelessness and veteran homelessness while expanding supportive housing opportunities across the city. We remain focused on ensuring every resident has access to stable housing and the services needed to remain housed long-term.”

The 2026 census also showed a 20 percent decrease in veteran homelessness, continuing a long-term trend that has reduced veteran homelessness in Boston by more than 55 percent since 2011. The number of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness decreased by 2 percent.

Boston also saw substantial increases in the number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. These outcomes were supported by investments in permanent supportive housing and affordable housing developments across the city and throughout the state. Since Mayor Wu took office, Boston has created 668 permanent supportive housing units to help residents transitioning out of homelessness access stable housing paired with supportive services. These investments, alongside expanded shelter-to-housing initiatives and coordinated outreach efforts, have contributed to continued declines in homelessness even as many communities nationwide continue to face housing affordability challenges.

Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s leadership, Boston has made historic progress toward creating and preserving homes that residents can afford. Since the start of her first term, the City has produced or begun construction on more than 18,000 new homes, including thousands of income-restricted units, and has launched new policies to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build housing across every neighborhood. Mayor Wu has directed record levels of investment to prevent displacement, expand affordable homeownership, and support renters and homeowners who face housing instability.

Through innovative programs like the Housing Accelerator Fund, Welcome Home Boston, and the Housing with Public Assets initiative, the City is finding new ways to create housing on public land, convert vacant buildings into homes, and support residents in building wealth and stability. The Mayor’s focus on climate and health has also made Boston a national leader in green and energy-efficient housing. Together, these efforts are helping to make Boston a city where every resident can have a safe, stable, and affordable home, and where communities can grow stronger for generations to come

Boston Children’s Museum Appoints Melissa Higgins as President and Chief Executive Officer

Boston Children’s Museum Appoints Melissa Higgins as President and Chief Executive Officer

Leadership Transition at Beloved Cultural Institution

BOSTON, MA—June 23, 2026—Boston Children’s Museum announced today that Melissa Higgins has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Carole Charnow. Higgins currently serves as Vice President of Programs and Exhibits, where she leads the Museum’s play-based learning experiences and oversees public programs and exhibit development onsite and in the community.

“Melissa has been an innovative and inspirational leader at the Museum for over eight years,” said Carole Charnow. “I could not be more thrilled to welcome her as the Museum’s next President & CEO. Her many years of experience in museums, educational television, and online learning have prepared her well for this exciting opportunity. Plus, she is already highly regarded and deeply respected by her colleagues at Boston Children’s Museum and by the children’s museum field nationwide. We are incredibly lucky to have her as our next leader!”

Since joining Boston Children’s Museum in March 2018, Higgins has risen from Senior Director of STEAM Programming to Vice President of Programs and Exhibits. She has led key initiatives such as the Museum’s STEAM and Art Labs, online play-and-learning resources, the CreatedBy Festival, summer camp programs, and several exhibit redesigns, while securing grant funding and developing partnerships that broaden access to high-quality learning experiences for children and families.

“I believe deeply in the power of Boston Children’s Museum to create positive change and impacts—for families in Greater Boston and far beyond. Over my 8 years at the Museum, I have seen firsthand how this institution catalyzes meaningful, inspiring, and joyful learning,” said Melissa Higgins. “The opportunity to further support the Museum’s mission as CEO is a tremendous honor. As an educator and as a mother, I am excited to develop new experiences for children that meet this moment in playful and impactful ways.”

Earlier in her career, Higgins worked in WGBH’s education department and served as Director of Curriculum Development for the Engineering is Elementary program at Boston’s Museum of Science. She earned a B.A. in Architectural Studies from Connecticut College and an M.A. in Museum Studies from Harvard University Extension School.

“The Board is profoundly grateful to Carole for her extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to Boston Children’s Museum,” said David Healy, Board Chair. “We are confident that Melissa’s vision, experience, and dedication to children and families will build on that legacy and strengthen the Museum’s role as a vital community resource.” 

Higgins will begin her new role on August 17. After retiring, Charnow will be honored with the title of President Emerita, recognizing her 16 years of distinguished service to the Museum

吳弭市長宣佈推出 Tour 250 免費互動地圖 助遊客聆聽地方英雄故事

波士頓市長吳弭（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

    （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）今（23）日宣佈，正式啟動「旅遊250（Tour 250）」免費互動地圖及移動應用程式（Mobil App），先選25個歷史地標，以過去被忽略的人群為對象，闡述他們數百年來對波士頓的文教與公民生活貢獻。

    吳弭表示，這些地標旨在向教科書中找不到的平凡英雄致敬，由波士頓市府和「彭博連結（Bloomberg Connects）」合作開發數位指南，並邀得新英格蘭音樂學院校長、約翰漢考克金融服務公司執行長，圖書館長、波士頓市議員等在地專家及歷史學者錄製語音導覽，讓更多人瞭解對波士頓市有貢獻的基層大眾、移民社區及青少年們的故事。

    「旅遊250（Tour 250）」互動地圖的第一波地標，包括建於1639年，位於多徹斯特（Dorchester）的「全美第一所公立小學-馬瑟小學（Mather School）」，以及位於東波士頓的全美第一家公共圖書館分館。

    華埠地區獲選入第一批地標的是平安巷(Ping On Alley)，也是華人經歷「排華法案」衝擊後，最早在麻州安家落戶，購置產業，群聚而居的地區之一。

    從慶祝美國建國250週年開始，波士頓市歷史保護辦公室計劃到2030年慶祝波士頓市建城400週年時，這些歷史地標可擴展至100個。

    「旅遊250（Tour 250）」互動地圖的使用者，將可透過地圖聆聽圖書館長、市議員等專家親自錄製的深度語音導覽，體驗穿梭古今的深度社區步行旅。華埠地區的歷史，也將與越南裔、海地及維德角等移民社區一起被人永久看見。

2026麻州長選舉「鈔能力」太震撼 州議員提案限制參選人無上限自資

麻州在位州長Maura Healey。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

  （Boston Orange編譯）9月1日就要初選了，麻州州長候選人誰財力更雄厚，民意支持度最高，成為關注點。以帳戶金額論，目前排名依序為共和黨億萬富豪候選人米諾格（Mike Minogue）953萬餘美元，在位州長奚莉（Maura Healey）604萬餘美元，以及修茲利夫（Brian Shortsleeve）的98萬餘元。

麻州州長候選人Mike Minogue。（圖片來自競選網站）

     麻州參議員勞許（Rebecca Rausch）鑑於今年的州長選舉，銀彈勢力強勁，正式提出一項名為「選舉不容買賣（Elections Not For Sale）」的預算修正案，期以限制富豪無上限的自資參選，給地方選舉留出更公平競爭空間。

麻州長候選人Brian Shortsleeve。（圖片來自競選網站）

     目前共和黨籍的錢醫療科技公司執行長米諾格展現最強「鈔」能力。截止5月底，他自掏腰包拿出1,450萬美元，還另外募得約150萬元。扣除開支，他的手頭現金在一眾參選人中仍佔壓倒性優勢，有953萬餘元。

      麻州現任州長奚莉，有在位優勢，上屆選舉後，競選帳戶內仍有約400萬元，今年再募得約217萬元，如今手頭現金有604萬餘元。若以競選帳戶金額論，她排名第二，但若以募款實力，民意支持度而言，她絕對排第一。

     競選帳戶金額排名第3的是共和黨籍，曾任MBTA代理總經理的修茲利夫（Brian Shortsleeve），今年以來募集約133萬元，手頭現金有約99萬元。

      目前已知，將名列9月1日初選選票的候選人：

      民主黨將有3人，奚莉州長和戴爾瓦 (Seartch Delva) ，以及杜爾 (Matthew Dewar)。

      共和黨將有2人，米諾格（Mike Minogue）和修茲利夫（Brian Shortsleeve）。曾任麻州經濟發展廳廳長的甘尼利（Mike Kennealy），因爲在共和黨黨代表大會中的得票率僅 14.1%，沒達到15%黨員支持門檻，失去擠進初選機會。

       參選州長的3名無黨籍或獨立人士，安德里亞·詹姆斯（Andrea James），哈尼諾（Muhammed Kokonezis-Hanino），葉燕（Yen Diep，音譯），因不需參加黨派初選，將直接在11月3日的大選中，和其他候選人對決。

波士頓廣場蛙塘噴水游泳池重開慶祝改7/1舉行

Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool Reopening Celebration Rescheduled to July 1 

Due to forecasted inclement weather the Boston Parks Recreation Department and the Skating Club of Boston have rescheduled the Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool Reopening Celebration to Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11 a.m.

The reopening celebration will mark the start of the 2026 summer wading season and welcome children and their caregivers back to one of Boston’s favorite summer traditions. The event is made possible by presenting sponsor H.P. Hood LLC.

“We are excited to welcome children and families back to the Frog Pond to kick off an action-packed summer in the parks,” said Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and Deputy Chief of Open Space. “The Frog Pond is one of our most beloved spaces, bringing people of all ages together in the heart of Boston Common to cool off and enjoy the outdoors.  The reopening marks the official start to summer in Boston and the launch of our summer ParkARTS season, offering free arts and cultural programming in parks throughout every neighborhood. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate on Wednesday, July 1!”

In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees can enjoy music, dancing,  tasty treats from local vendors and a visit from official mascot Frog Pond Freddie.

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

For more information visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels at @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky and @bostonparksdept on Facebook and Instagram.

麻州政府報喜訊 全州RTA公車免費搭乘 載運量增長30%

    （Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府22日宣布，全州15個區域交通機構（RTA）推動固定路線免費搭乘後，2025財年運量較疫情前2019年增加29.5%，不僅降低民眾通勤成本，也明顯推升公共運輸使用率。自2026財年起，這項政策已全面擴大至全州RTA。

    根據州政府提交州議會的報告，免票搭乘結合增班、延長夜間及週末服務等措施，成功吸引更多乘客回流，也讓居民在通勤、就學、就醫與日常生活上更加便利。對波士頓以外地區來說，RTA已成為重要的基礎交通服務。

    麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示，當政府投資公共運輸並取消搭乘門檻，民眾就更願意使用大眾交通工具。副州長Kim Driscoll也強調，RTA在維繫社區連結與提升交通可及性方面發揮關鍵作用。州議會領袖則指出，這項補助兼顧公平與經濟發展，有助家庭保留更多收入。

    數據顯示，2025財年15個RTA中有14個運量成長，13個達成固定路線與需求反應式運輸目標，整體固定路線運量較2021年翻倍；部分機構如MeVa運量較疫情前增加60%。州府並指出，2024年RTA系統達成零死亡事故目標，顯示在擴大使用率的同時，安全管理也持續提升。

    麻州政府表示，免費RTA公車政策已從疫情後試點轉為全州交通政策，未來將持續檢視成效並強化投資，讓更多居民受惠於安全、可負擔且更便利的公共運輸服務。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Strong Ridership Increase Across State’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities 

 Fare Free service drives growth and exceeds pre-pandemic levels 

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced significant ridership growth across the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), driven in part by the expansion of fare free service on all fixed routes.    

A recent report filed with the Massachusetts Legislature shows a strong correlation between sustained fare free service and increased ridership growth. RTAs that have operating fare free for multiple years have now exceeded Fiscal Year 2019 pre-pandemic ridership. 

“Across Massachusetts, Regional Transit authorities are making it easier and more affordable for people get to work, school, medical appointments and other important destinations. These strong ridership numbers show that when we invest in public transportation and remove barriers to access, more people use it,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Fare free service is making a real difference for communities and local economies across our state.” 

“Regional Transit Authorities play a critical role in keeping our communities connected and helping people get where they need to go,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This growth in ridership shows that expanding service and making transit more accessible is paying off.” 

“Ensuring that residents from across the Commonwealth have access to safe, affordable public transportation isn’t just about equality — it’s also about economic development, as many residents rely on public transit to get to work everyday,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “That’s why I’m proud of the funding that the Legislature has allocated for regional transit authorities, funding that helps to connect communities across Massachusetts.” 

"Two years ago, we committed to make Regional Transit Authorities fare-free because we know that it saves people money, injects life into communities, and keeps our climate goals on track," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "Today's report confirms that commitment was the right one. Ridership has more than doubled, regional economies are benefiting, and families across Massachusetts are keeping more money in their pockets. I look forward to seeing this policy continue to save people money, grow communities, and invigorate downtowns across Massachusetts. 

 

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration has made affordable, safe and reliable transit a priority and with the support of the Legislature, fare free transit service on all fixed route and required ADA paratransit continues to deliver real benefits, further breaking down cost barriers the public who rely on public transit and live in regions served by Regional Transit Authorities,” said Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng. “By giving our residents affordable travel options, we are improving quality of life in Massachusetts, stimulating economic growth, increasing the vitality of our communities, and supporting efforts to connect everyone to housing, schools, medical centers, and other important destinations.”  

“We are grateful to Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, and members of the Legislature for supporting fare free RTA service on fixed routes,” said Rail and Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger.  “Free fares have led to a dramatic increase in ridership on the state’s RTAs. Coupled with the expansion of service hours and routes, these initiatives have helped reduce automobile congestion on our roads.” 

 

RTAs have consistently taken steps to bring in new riders and improve the rider experience, while expanding night and weekend service hours. The RTA performance report, highlights strong systemwide gains in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and outlines continued progress in expanding access, improving service, and enhancing safety across Massachusetts. 

Key findings in this report include: 

• Ridership has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with fixed route ridership exceeding FY 2019 levels by 29.5% 

• Ridership has more than doubled since FY2021, reflecting sustained growth across the system 

• 14 of the 15 RTAs saw increased ridership in FY2025 compared to FY 2024  

• RTAs offering fare free service for multiple years experienced the strongest and most sustained ridership gains 

• 13 of 15 RTAs exceeded ridership targets for both fixed route and demand response services 

• In calendar 2024, RTAs set and achieved a target of zero fatalities on RTA systems across all modes. RTAs continue to apply principles from FTA’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) program to ensure risks are addressed to improve the safety of transit staff and riders.  

At the close of FY25, the RTAs had accumulated on average 229% and 218% of their fixed route and demand response targets, respectively. Beginning in FY26, all RTAs were required to operate fare free service. Data from this period will provide additional insight into the long-term impacts of fare free transit across Massachusetts.  

 “When MeVa’s board voted to go fare-free starting in March 2022, we honestly did not know what the results would be. There was a lot of speculation, on both sides, as to what might happen. But now the results are in and the evidence is clear that fare-free transit is good policy," said MeVa Administrator Noah Berger. "MeVa is now 60% above our pre-pandemic ridership—but going fare-free not only spurred an increased use of public transit, it has also meant more money spent at local businesses, more residents seeing doctors, and more students attending school and afterschool programs. Of course, this has not been a controlled experiment—at the same time that we eliminated fares, thanks to increased investment from the Governor and Legislature, MeVa has also been able to increase the frequency and hours of service, make routes more direct, add passenger amenities, and lean into improving the customer experience.” 

“At SRTA, fare free service has helped remove barriers and ensure our communities stay connected to opportunity, but it’s the simultaneous investment in stronger service — including all RTAs offering seven day a week service for the first time — that truly makes access meaningful,” said SRTA Administrator Erik Rousseau. “Together, these investments are creating a more inclusive transit system that improves quality of life across our region.” 

MassDOT provides State Contract Assistance (SCA) to RTAs each budget cycle based on an agreed-to distribution formula. MassDOT’s Rail and Transit Division oversees and collaborates with its RTA partners to maximize investment and enhance accountability and transparency.  To learn more, please visit:  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/rail-and-transit-division 

麻州黨派初選是否廢除 法院裁定麻州選民年底投票說了算

 （Boston Orange編譯）麻州最高法院今（22）日裁決，「廢除政黨初選」公投案可列入今年11月的大選選票。一旦通過，麻州初選將成為所有參選人，不分黨派，一同競爭局面，傳統的兩黨各派代表，選民各依所屬黨派投票的方式，將徹底顛覆。

民主黨籍，曾參選麻州州長的Danielle Allen是此案領銜發起人。她表示，在傳統的投票模式中，許多在位議員因無人競爭，輕鬆連任，施行新制度，才能激發競爭力度，達到選賢與能目標。

不過，民主，共和兩黨卻聯合反對此案。民主黨高層質疑此案的公平性，進步派揚言募款對抗；共和黨則擔憂，在政治版圖深藍的麻州，共和黨候選人可能在初選階段就全軍覆沒，連年底大選的邊都摸不到。

反對派早前還狀告法院，指控提案中的新做法，將決賽限縮為兩人，侵犯了選民的選擇權。不過，大法官溫蘭德（Dalila Argaez Wendlandt）在判決書中強調，法院的職責不是評斷哪種制度比較好，而是審查提案是否合乎憲法規範，最終認定該案並未違憲，駁回反對，維持州檢察長的合憲許可，確定放行。

麻州初選是否分黨派的歷史性決定，將由麻州選民在11月3日大選時投票決定。

這一公投提案，計畫打破現行的初選模式，從兩黨各自選出代表，晉級大選，和其他黨派代表競爭席位的做法，改為不分黨派，也就是不論是民主黨、共和黨還是無黨籍，所有參選人一起經歷第一輪選舉考驗，最後只有得票最高的前兩名能晉級正式大選的做法。

在麻州這樣的深藍州，這意味著往後的年底大選，很可能會經常出現兩個民主黨人對決的局面。

全美目前有加州、華盛頓州和阿拉斯加州採用這種初選制度。

今年的麻州選舉，選票上將有數量空前多的公投提案。目前社會各界正密切關注另一項「租金管制」公投案的最終判決。

選舉年爆出“扯頭髮”風波 民意一面倒支持能幹的MBTA總經理

麻州州長Maura Healey (右起) 和時任麻州交通廳廳長的Mpnica Tibbits-Nutt，
麻州地鐵總經理伍偉華一起搭綠線地鐵。 (檔案照片，周菊子攝)

       （Boston Orange綜合編譯）麻州地鐵（MBTA）總經理伍偉華（Phil Eng）遭電子媒體爆料，曾於2024年11月，在工作聚餐中不當拉扯一名直屬部下的頭髮，近日有WCVB電視台，波士頓環球報(Globe)，前鋒報（Herald）接連報導，一時引人矚目。麻州長力挺，對他有信心。

         媒體曝光的這事發生在兩年前。ＭBTA發言人澄清道，那天MBTA為建立團隊精神，舉辦了一場晚餐聚會，高階主管和配偶都出席了。席間有人聊到頭髮問題，MBTA總經理伍偉華（Philip Eng）自嘲禿頭。後來在道別時出現“扯頭髮”互動，純粹是敏感度不夠的行為，絕非職場騷擾或報復。

         WCVB為此事訪問了伍偉華。在訪問中，伍偉華坦承曾經發生“扯頭髮”事件，稱那是不該有的互動，事後看來也不夠敏感（insensitive）的非常不妥，並說明他已道歉，將從中汲取教訓，竭力維持最高標準的專業操守。

       在媒體追問時，麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示，她對伍偉華的領導能力有“絕對”信心，副州長Kim Driscoll也肯定伍偉華的有錯就認態度。

        有其他媒體事後追蹤報導，稱1年半前的“扯頭髮”事件發生後，該員工曾向人事部門，法務部門抱怨，但未申訴。伍偉華獲悉抱怨之事後，立即向該員工道歉。1年多後的2026年初，該員工以“扯頭髮”事件為離職理由，和MBTA展開離職條件與賠償談判，由於條件談不攏，於是消息走漏。

        伍偉華目前身兼2職，既是MBTA總經理，還是麻州交通廳代理廳長。儘管當代理交通廳廳長，沒有另外多領一份薪水，但是當年麻州州長奚莉為挖角，找一個真正有能力的人來治理MBTA，給出47萬多的天價年薪，另加每年3萬元留任獎金，在年度加薪1.5%後，去年他領到的總薪資高達54萬餘元，成為全美薪資最高的州政府交通部門主管之一。

        由於今年是州級選舉年，麻州正副州長正在競選連任，坊間臆測此案在這個時間點爆出來，是被有心人利用，作為打擊選舉競爭對手，或索要更高額和解賠償的工具。

       “扯頭髮”事件遭Contrarian Boston這地方媒體爆料後，在Reddit上引發鋪天蓋地討論。儘管不少人認為“扯頭髮”舉動很尷尬（cringe），但主流民意一面倒的支持伍偉華留任，認為他是MBTA歷史中極少有的，真正把事情辦好，帶領地鐵走出聯邦安全調查與脫軌陰霾的“救星”，甚至說如果伍偉華被逼退，將是波士頓通勤族的災難。

2026 波士頓體育會10Ｋ賽破紀錄 9891人參加

Summer Starts with Fast & Fun Times at 2026 B.A.A. 10K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

Boston Marathon champions Sharon Lokedi, Daniel Romanchuk & Tatyana McFadden reign supreme in Boston again; Patrick Kiprop wins first B.A.A. 10K crown

  

BOSTON (Sunday, June 21) – The first day of summer kicked off with a picture-perfect B.A.A. 10K presented by Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute this morning, featuring nearly 10,000 athletes covering 6.2-miles through Boston and Cambridge. Sharon Lokedi retained her women’s open division title in 31:28, while Patrick Kiprop helped make it a Kenyan sweep atop the podium by winning the men’s open race in 27:55. Americans Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden earned their third and second wheelchair division titles, respectively, with Romanchuk establishing a new event record time of 19:53.

 

Preliminary results are available here, featuring 9,883 finishers. A total of 9,891 athletes started today’s race, the largest B.A.A. 10K field in its 14-year history.  

 

After winning her second Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America title this past April, Lokedi entered with motivation to add another trophy to her mantle. Through 5K in 16:10, the women’s lead pack of eight ran close together before Lokedi made her move just past the 8K mark – ironically close to the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street. Among the lead pack of five was American Rachael Rudel, making her B.A.A. 10K debut. 

 

Rounding the final bend on Charles Street, Lokedi sprinted towards the finish with Rudel hot on her heels, followed by Veronica Loleo. All three would finish within five seconds: Lokedi in 31:28, Rudel in 31:31, and Loleo in 31:33 to round out the podium.

 

“I get the support from the people on the road and I think that motivates me,” said Lokedi, who earned $12,000 for the win. She’s previously noted that Boston is a special place to race, no matter the distance. “This year, it was still hot, but it was not as bad as last year, so that was good. I just had to make sure I was hydrated. Even if it’s not drinking, I would just pour [water] on my face. I would definitely love to come back [again] for sure.”

 

On the men’s side, Andrew Alexander separated early and held a nearly-ten second lead through halfway, splitting 5K in 14:18. While Alexander kept the pace honest, Kiprop, South Africa’s Adriaan Wildschutt, and reigning Boston 5K champion Dawit Seare began to chip away at the Canadian’s lead. By 8K, Kiprop, Wildschutt, Seare, and Ethiopian Olympic medalist Hagos Gebrhiwet were even, as American Ahmed Muhumed chased just steps behind. 

 

Coming off a win at the BolderBoulder 10K last month, Kiprop was confident he had what it took to claim victory in the final miles. He’d begin to drop his challengers over the final mile, crossing the finish in 27:55, five seconds up on Wildschutt (28:00).

 

“Boston has a great atmosphere,” said Kiprop, who finished fifth at April’s Boston 5K and enjoyed racing through Back Bay. “I was here for the Boston Marathon and the atmosphere was very, very good.”

 

Top American men’s honors went to Ahmed Muhumed, fifth in 28:20, while Rachael Rudel was the top American woman in 31:31, just three seconds behind champion Lokedi.

 

“As the action started to happen, I think I thought of, like, my past races and like, any regrets I've had, and it mostly is just not going to the front, not staying with the leader,” said Rudel, reflecting on her mid-race tactics. “I'm just having fun, we see what happens, let's stay with the top ladies. Let's see what I can do.” 

 

“It was good,” said Muhumed. “I got it added in [to the pro field] late last week. It's been lot of travel in the last three weeks, and it feels good to be here." Muhumed won the U.S. national title at 4 miles on June 6 in Illinois.

 

ROMANCHUK, MCFADDEN ADD TO B.A.A. 10K WHEELCHAIR WIN TOTAL

 

A men’s wheelchair event record was established by Daniel Romanchuk as he powered through the finish line in 19:53 to earn his third B.A.A. 10K win. Romanchuk broke his previous event best by 24 seconds (20:17, set in 2019), and won the division by three minutes and 12 seconds. 

 

“It’s a beautiful morning out,” said Romanchuk. “Great day to be back in Boston. Anything in Boston is amazing. I grew up hearing stories about the Boston Marathon, and I basically took yearly trips up here. So, it brings back a lot of memories.”

 

In the women’s wheelchair division, Tatyana McFadden went wire to wire in front with a time of 23:59. By winning today, she’s claimed the top spot in the first two races of the 2026 B.A.A. Distance Medley presented by Honda, a three-race series that includes April’s Boston 5K, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s Boston Half. 

 

“We had a beautiful day out. It’s really exciting,” said McFadden, also a five-time Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America champion. “I love coming to Boston. I love the Boston Athletic Association. They do a great job bringing all the athletes in, and they just do a really good job organizing, making it really fun.”

 

Records were also set across the Para Athletics Divisions, led by Mass.-native Brian Reynolds breaking his own T62 world record in a time of 37:29 (previous record 38:40). Also setting event records were Kade Lubner (T35-T38, 44:10) and Kelly Bruno (T42-44/T61-T64, 43:35). Pending national bests were run for Ghana (William Amponsah, 28:34), Costa Rica (Diana Bogantes, 33:52), and Armenia (Nina Usubyan, 35:11). Champions and top American finishers can be found below. 

 

2026 B.A.A. 10K TOP FINISHERS: 

Men’s Open – Patrick Kiprop, KEN, 27:55

Women’s Open – Sharon Lokedi, KEN, 31:28

Top American Men’s Open – Ahmed Muhumed, USA, 28:20

Top American Men’s Open – Rachael Rudel, USA, 31:31

Men’s Wheelchair – Daniel Romanchuk, USA, 19:53 (event record)

Women’s Wheelchair – Tatyana McFadden, USA, 23:59

Top American Men’s Wheelchair – Daniel Romanchuk, USA, 19:53 (event record)

Top American Women’s Wheelchair – Tatyana McFadden, USA, 23:59

Men T11/12/13 (Vision Impairment) – Aymon Langlois, USA, 39:13

Men T20 (Intellectual Impairment) – Andrew Cummings, USA, 53:48

Men T35-T38 (Coordination Impairment) – Kade Lubner, USA, 44:10 (event record)

Men T45-T47 (Upper-limb Impairment) – Atsbha Gebremeskel, ETH, 40:33

Men T42-T44/T61-T64 (Lower limb Impairment) – Brian Reynolds, USA, 37:29 (world record)

Women T11/12/13 (Vision Impairment) – Jennifer Herring, USA, 45:52

Women T35-T38 (Coordination Impairment) – Cristina Burbach, USA, 48:39

Women T45-T47 (Upper limb Impairment) – Adrienne Keane, USA, 54:59

Women T42-T44/T61-T64 (Lower limb Impairment) – Kelly Bruno, USA, 43:35 (event record)

Non-Binary – Kevin Nguyen, USA, 39:35

 

MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM CANCER INSTITUTE

Among the field of participants were more than 600 fundraising runners as part of Team Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, supporting the B.A.A. 10K’s presenting sponsor and exclusive fundraising partner. More than $300,000 has been raised through the event to advance cancer care and make a difference for patients with cancer and their families. Learn more about Team Mass General Brigham.

 

FAST FACTS

• Citizens of 107 countries and residents of 44 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.) were registered for the B.A.A. 10K. The youngest entrant is 12 while the oldest entrant is 84 years old.  
• The B.A.A. 10K is the second event of the B.A.A. Distance Medley presented by Honda, a three-race series that includes April’s Boston 5K, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s Boston Half. More than 3,000 athletes are taking part in the series.
• Nearly 230 young athletes participated in free youth races at the B.A.A. 10K on Boston Common. The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle. 
   

NEXT B.A.A. EVENTS

The next community event on the B.A.A. calendar is the Boston Moves presented by Boston Children’s Hospital on Sunday, July 12 at Franklin Park’s Schoolmaster Hill Picnic Area. This free, fun event will feature a 2-mile run/walk. Pre-registration is available now at baa.org. 

 

The next two mass-participatory events on the B.A.A. racing calendar are the Shoreline 5K on Thursday, August 6 and the Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund on Sunday, November 8. Very limited registration spots remain available for the Shoreline 5K; registration is open within Athletes’ Village. General registration for the Boston Half will open July 8 within Athletes’ Village.