迎接世界盃等國際盛會 麻州7月31日前試辦酒吧營業時間延長至凌晨3點

 (Boston Orange編譯)麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）6月8日簽署新法案，截至7 月 31 日止，允許地方政府試辦酒吧營業時間延長至凌晨 3 點，指定區域開放戶外飲酒，以竭盡全力迎接 2026 年世界盃（FIFA World Cup）與美國建國 250 週年慶典帶來的國際觀光潮。

奚莉州長簽署的這項法案名為「授權市鎮參與夏日活動延時與公共飲酒臨時試辦計畫之法案（An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026）」，由麻州眾議員費奧拉（Carole A. Fiola）、參議員芬高德（Barry Finegold），以及席爾（Julian Cyr）攜手提出，地方市鎮可自由選擇，若加入，可放寬現行酒精管制，試辦期至今年 7 月 31 日止。

麻州地方市鎮官員期望藉此翻轉麻州「不好玩」的刻板印象，並創造安全、熱鬧的夜生活環境。

這新政策旨在全面捕捉麻州今夏的「百年一遇」商機。麻州今年將主辦 7 場世界盃足球賽，以「麻州250（MA250）」系列活動慶祝美國獨立建國250週年，其中包含波士頓流行管弦樂團的煙火音樂會（Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular），另外有高桅巡洋艦展（Sail Boston）。麻州政府預估這波盛會將吸引數十萬名國際旅客湧來，為當地的餐廳、酒吧及零售業注入強大經濟動能。

觀光業是麻州長期以來的核心經濟支柱，2024 年麻州曾創下吸引 5200 萬多名遊客的紀錄；觀光總消費額突破 240 億美元；不僅支撐全州超過 15 萬個就業機會，更為州政府與地方財政帶來逾 20 億美元的稅收。

Governor Healey Signs Bill Allowing Bars to Stay Open until 3 AM for World Cup, Summer Events  

 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026. The bill, which was sponsored by Representative Carole Fiola, Senator Barry Finegold, and Senator Julian Cyr, temporarily allows bars to serve alcohol until 3 A.M. and allows public consumption of alcohol in locally designated areas through July 31.  

  

“This bill will provide more opportunities for people to celebrate with their community for the World Cup and the other exciting events we have happening this summer for MA250,” said Governor Healey. "It will also support our local businesses and regional economies as they see a surge in visitors. We’re grateful to our partners in the Legislature for getting this bill across the finish line in time for the World Cup, as well as to the hardworking staff at our bars and restaurants for providing a welcoming and joyful environment for residents and visitors alike.” 

 

“As we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Massachusetts this summer, we want to make sure that everyone has the chance to enjoy this once in a generation opportunity,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Allowing bars to stay open an hour later gives more people the chance to celebrate together and supports local businesses.” 

 

“With the World Cup and 250th anniversary celebrations slated to take place in Massachusetts this summer, this pilot program won’t just allow us to better understand the one hour last call extension, it will also ensure that businesses are able to take advantage of the influx of visitors – creating a better experience for everyone,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Governor Healey for signing this bill into law, as well as my colleagues in the House and our partners in the Senate for recognizing that this summer is the right moment for this legislation.” 

 

"This summer, the world is coming to Massachusetts — from the World Cup, to the Tall Ships, to America's 250th birthday," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "Modernizing our state's alcohol laws will be a boon for our businesses, and this pilot gives us a real opportunity to see how that flexibility can benefit communities across the Commonwealth. I applaud Senators Finegold and Cyr for their work, and am grateful to Governor Healey and our colleagues in the House for their partnership in getting this signed into law." 

 

“Extending serving hours this legislation will help enhance the exciting summer activities that will be occurring all across the Commonwealth. By making these changes it will create a fun atmosphere for residents and tourists alike and will enhance the economy for all our residents,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means (D-Boston). “I want to thank Speaker Mariano, Chair Fiola, and all my House colleagues for their support of this critical initiative.” 

 

“We are all on the same team for this one: Massachusetts is giving cities and towns the chance to keep the party going,” said Senator Barry Finegold (D-Andover), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “Goallll!” 

 

“This legislation can help create vibrant, welcoming destinations while generating economic activity for restaurants, bars, retailers, and tourism-related businesses who choose to participate. Summer 2026 presents a unique opportunity for Massachusetts,” said Representative Carole A. Fiola (D-Fall River), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. “With international visitors expected throughout the region for FIFA World Cup events and celebrations surrounding America’s 250th anniversary, and the return of Tall Ships to the Boston Harbor, communities across the Commonwealth will have an opportunity to showcase their downtowns, waterfronts, cultural districts, restaurants, and small businesses. This bill could help capture economic opportunity for Massachusetts while celebrating this historic tournament that only happens every four years around the world.” 

 

“I’ve said for years that Massachusetts has a ‘fun’ problem, so I am delighted to see Governor Healey sign legislation to bring some much-needed conviviality to our summer,” said Senator Julian Cyr (D-Provincetown). “With scores of visitors set to descend on the Commonwealth, this simple change sends the clear message that we’re ready to make the most out of an unforgettable summer. Let’s show the world that we truly do know how to have a good time in Massachusetts. Cheers!”  

 

“With many exciting tourism activities ahead this summer, local leaders appreciate the Legislature’s swift action on, and the governor’s support for, legislation that will support local economies and bustling downtowns by temporarily changing rules for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, This important local-option supports our local businesses, communities, and their residents,” said Executive Director and CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association Adam Chapdelaine. 

 

Through Match Ready Massachusetts, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is coordinating planning efforts across agencies and with local, federal and private-sector partners to deliver a safe, successful and memorable World Cup. In addition to the seven World Cup matches that Massachusetts is hosting, there will also be dozens of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American revolution through Massachusetts 250, including the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Sail Boston. Together, millions of viewers and hundreds of thousands of visitors will create a historic opportunity to showcase Massachusetts on the global stage. 

 

Tourism remains a major driver of the Massachusetts economy. The state welcomed more than 52 million visitors in 2024 who spent over $24 billion statewide, supporting more than 155,000 jobs and generating more than $2 billion in state and local tax revenue.  

Anne M. Lynch Homes 翻修15年竣工剪綵 波頓市長吳弭和聯邦眾議員林奇攜手剪綵

波士頓市長吳弭（右三）和市府計劃長沈其樂（右二），聯邦眾議員Steven Lynch
(右五）等人為「安妮・M・林奇公寓（The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony）」剪綵。

    （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）與聯邦眾議員林奇（Stephen Lynch）6月8日攜手為「安妮・M・林奇公寓（The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony）」竣工剪綵，慶祝波士頓歷史最悠久公共住宅區之一的這棟樓，歷時15年，終於完成全面現代化改造。

    波士頓市政府和居民共同制定總體規劃，從2010年開始重建這棟公屋大樓，不僅翻新了所有840戶原有舊屋，還新建47戶，把公屋總戶數增至887戶。最後一期的89戶節能建築，供一般家庭與長者居住，採用被動式房屋標準（passive house standards），配備電熱、電冷與電熱水系統。全案使用100%工會勞工，並簽訂專案勞工協議。

    這一番修新建計劃總投資達5億美元。資金來源有三：聯邦「美國復甦與再投資法（American Recovery and Reinvestment Act）」補助；2011年核定的2,200萬美元全民住宅機會（HOPE VI）補助金；以及波士頓市政府挹注2,500萬美元。波士頓住宅局（Boston Housing Authority）局長白凱欣（Kenzie Bok）表示，新設計的街道與人行道讓兒童更便捷地連結城市機會。目前社區住有1,400名居民。

    「安妮・M・林奇公寓」建於1940年，最初是供低收入家庭居住，後作為國防工業勞工住宅與二戰退伍軍人落腳處。聯邦眾議員林奇回憶道，他幼年時在此長大，他母親安妮・林奇（Anne Lynch）曾倡議設立公共圖書館。他成為律師後，重返社區無償協助居民清除石棉與含鉛油漆。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES THE HISTORIC TRANSFORMATION OF THE ANNE M. LYNCH HOMES AT OLD COLONY   The event celebrated the completion of the final phase and the 15 year redevelopment of Old Colony public housing community in South Boston

BOSTON – Monday, June 8, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Congressman Stephen Lynch yesterday joined the Boston Housing Authority, Beacon Communities, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, MassHousing, labor partners, and residents to celebrate the final ribbon-cutting for The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony. The ceremony marked the successful completion of a historic transformation of one of Boston’s oldest and largest public housing developments into a modern, connected, and deeply affordable neighborhood. "For generations, Old Colony has been a cornerstone of the South Boston community, home to families who have helped shape the history of our city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This transformation honors their stories while creating a place where longtime and new residents can thrive, with access to modern, affordable homes, vibrant community spaces, and opportunity for generations to come. We're thrilled to celebrate this milestone, and thank the residents, partners, and workers whose dedication made this transformation possible.” Built in 1940, Old Colony was built to provide low-income housing for families in South Boston, and served as workforce housing for defense workers, and as a destination for returning World War II veterans. In 2010 the City of Boston and residents began working on a strategic master plan to fully redevelop the aging Old Colony community into a modern housing community.  “This has been a labor of love. My Mom and Pop raised my five sisters and me in this Housing Development dedicated to serving many hard-working, blue-collar families. At the time, it was one of the earliest large-scale public housing developments in the country, and my Mom was one of the early advocates for establishing a public lending library for 'families in the projects.’ Years later, as a new attorney, I came back to represent many of these families pro bono in their fight to remove asbestos and lead paint from their apartments,” said Congressman Stephen F. Lynch. “And now, with a $500 million investment of federal resources, I am honored to join Mayor Michelle Wu and my colleagues in government for the final ribbon-cutting for the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony. My mother, Anne Lynch, loved this community and would be so proud to see the transformation after the old structures were demolished and rebuilt, and services were added to make it safer and more livable for children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Anne Lynch homes now include 887 affordable apartments, home to 1,400 residents, built by 100 percent union labor. In Congress, I will continue to bring additional resources and advocate for federal action to increase funding for workforce and below-market housing. Safe and affordable housing is a core element of the American dream. I will continue to work with my colleagues to make it a reality.” The redevelopment replaced all 840 public housing units with modern affordable housing and added an additional 47 units, for a total of 887 units across six phases. The sixth and final phase at Old Colony is an 89 unit building for families and seniors built to passive house standards with electric heating, cooling, and hot water.  “The Boston Housing Authority is so happy to celebrate the culmination of almost two decades of planning and construction to transform The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony,” said Kenzie Bok, Boston Housing Authority Administrator. “At the Boston Housing Authority, we know that investing in the redevelopment of public housing is an investment in people. And changes like redesigned streets and walkways mean the children that grow up here will be more connected to all of the opportunities Boston offers. I’m so grateful to the Old Colony residents that worked alongside the Boston Housing Authority, Beacon Communities, our labor partners, and all levels of government for more than 15 years to make sure improvements would not only benefit them, but generations to come.” Private, federal, state, and city investment were all critical to the transformation of Old Colony, including an early American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, a $22 million HOPE VI grant awarded in 2011, and a $25 million investment from the City of Boston that enabled later phases of the redevelopment to continue.  “The redevelopment of Old Colony is a historic and transformative project for South Boston and the hundreds of residents who call the community home,” said Juana Matias, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration has prioritized and invested in the modernization of state public housing, and we commend the City of Boston and the Boston Housing Authority for transforming one of the oldest public housing developments in the country into new, modern homes.”  “MassHousing is thrilled for the residents of Old Colony who have modern, energy efficient apartment homes as a result of this two-decade redevelopment effort by Beacon Communities and the Boston Housing Authority,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “The Agency is proud to have played a role in every phase of this historic project that has resulted in long-term housing affordability and stability for everyone who calls Old Colony home.” Throughout the process the Old Colony neighborhood has been transformed and new streets and pedestrian walkways have connected the community to the surrounding South Boston neighborhood. “The completion of the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony marks the culmination of a 17-year journey to reconnect this historic community with the fabric of South Boston and positively transform the homes of 887 households. The completed development, including the Tierney Learning Center, will make an enduring contribution to the lives of children, adults, and seniors for generations to come,” said Dara Kovel, CEO, Beacon Communities. “Thank you to the residents, our public and private partners, the City of Boston, and the Boston Housing Authority for trusting Beacon to help bring the BHA’s Master Plan vision for Old Colony to life. Through aligned commitment and passion, Old Colony serves as a national model for how public-private partnerships can create and preserve affordable housing that strengthens neighborhoods. Old Colony’s redevelopment is a defining piece of Beacon’s legacy that has touched so many members of our team. We are honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with our dedicated partners and to continue our work support this community well into its bright future.” The original project labor agreement for the Old Colony redevelopment included the creation of Building Pathways. Building Pathways is a non-profit organization based in Boston that is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of under-represented groups in the union building trades, particularly women, people of color, and young adults. The entire redevelopment was built under a project labor agreement with the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions and was constructed using 100% union labor. Throughout the redevelopment, community programming and opportunities for residents have complimented the investment in the physical infrastructure. Notably, the Tierney Learning Center is a state-of-the-art community space that offers programming and supportive services. About the Boston Housing Authority Boston Housing Authority provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. We foster vital communities that are essential to our city’s economic diversity and way of life. As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but to the city as a whole. About Beacon Communities LLC Beacon Communities LLC is a privately owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing, including affordable, market-rate, and mixed-income housing. Their developments range from new construction to historic adaptive reuse to the renovation of existing housing. Beacon Communities is committed to creating well-designed, healthy homes that improve quality of life for residents and strengthen neighborhoods.

波士頓是獲得彭博高中技職計劃1280萬資金 將擴辦學徒前培訓

    （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）和波士頓公校（ BPS）總監瑪莉・斯基珀（Mary Skipper）6月9日宣佈，在彭博慈善基金會（Bloomberg Philanthropies）的9,000萬美元全國高中技職計畫中，波士頓獲得1,280萬美元。

    波士頓市計畫以麥迪遜公園技術職業高中（Madison Park Technical Vocational High School）為基地，三年內每年連結至少100名BPS學生進入建築業與水務管理的註冊學徒制（Registered Apprenticeship）。2026年秋季，該校將新增「建築工種（Construction Craft Labor）」Chapter 74認證課程。2026-27學年另開設課後班，供其他BPS高中學生取得技職技能。

    吳弭市長和波士頓建築工會（Greater Boston Building Trades Unions, GBBTU）在2025年簽署專案勞動協議（Project Labor Agreement, PLA），保障每年50個學徒名額，如今擴大辦理，目標提升至至少100名。「建築業通道（Building Pathways）」（原為成人8個月兼職班）的學徒前培訓將重新設計，直接嵌入麥迪遜公園高中11、12年級課程，內容包含駕駛教育、履歷撰寫與面試準備等。

    新合作夥伴包括北美勞工國際工會（LiUNA）、波士頓自來水和下水道委員會（Boston Water and Sewer Commission, BWSC）及國際機械師與航空工人工會（IAM）第15區第100分會。大波士頓地區至2033年技職人力需求成長14.3%；波士頓2026年氣候準備勞動力行動計畫指出，到2050年時，因人力老化與氣候建設需求，電工、木工、水電工職缺將顯著增加。2025年12月，麥迪遜公園高中獲麻州學校建築管理局（Massachusetts School Building Authority）邀請進入建設計畫，2026年7月啟動資格審查。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOIN BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES’ NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO CONNECT STUDENTS WITH HIGH-WAGE CAREERS IN SKILLED TRADES

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $12.8 million investment will strengthen direct pathway from Madison Park Technical Vocational High School into Registered Apprenticeships in building trades and water utility management 

BOSTON – Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper today announced that the City of Boston and Boston Public Schools (BPS) have been selected to participate in Bloomberg Philanthropies new national skilled trades initiative to change how high school students prepare for and enter Registered Apprenticeships and high-wage, family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades.

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $90 million skilled trades initiative is the first national program exclusively for high schoolers, offering a more direct path to career-ready certification and in-demand careers. Nine regions—including Boston—were selected based on localized labor market data showing acute workforce shortages and strong long-term projections for career growth in the trades. The City of Boston is receiving $12.8 million in support from Bloomberg Philanthropies. 

 

“This partnership will be transformational for our young people and our city. As we produce new housing, electrify buildings and transit, and build coastal resilience, we'll be drawing on our own homegrown talent, providing students with hands-on education, sustainable careers in high-demand trades, and the financial stability they need to thrive,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We are grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies and labor partners for investing in our young people and growing the skilled workforce that Boston needs to meet our most pressing demands.”

The Boston Skilled Trades Initiative will connect at least 100 BPS students annually, over a three- year period, with Registered Apprenticeship programs in the construction trades and water utility management sectors. Based at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, it will include the launch of a new “after hours” program at Madison Park program, which expands access to technical skills training for students at other BPS high schools. 

The new initiative responds to both growing student interest in skilled trades careers and the rising national demand for qualified electricians, carpenters, plumbers, welders, iron workers, roofers, and other skilled workers. According to the 2026 Climate Ready Workforce Action Plan, by 2050, Boston is expected to see significantly increased demand for skilled trades workers––both because of an aging workforce within the industry, as well as projected employment growth. Overall demand for skilled trades workers is expected to grow by 14.3% by 2033 in the Greater Boston region, following a national trend of a widening gap between available jobs and qualified workers. These labor market trends create significant opportunities for Madison Park and other BPS students seeking high-demand, well-paying careers. 

“Millions of good-paying jobs are going unfilled, and too many students never get a chance to learn the skills necessary to get them. This new initiative will help change that,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and three-term Mayor of New York City. “By bringing schools, unions, and employers together as partners, we can offer students free training and credentials that lead directly to rewarding careers. Jobs in the skilled trades helped build America’s middle class, and now they can help a new generation enter and strengthen it.”

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School offers students the choice of 20 different Chapter 74-certified programs in Career and Technical Education, including building maintenance, carpentry, electricity, HVAC, metal fabrication, and plumbing. Beginning in Fall 2026, Madison Park will launch a new Ch. 74 program in Construction Craft Labor. 

“This investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies is a powerful recognition of the work Boston Public Schools is doing to expand high-quality career pathways that prepare students for success after graduation,” said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper. “By centering this work at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and strengthening connections to union apprenticeship programs, we are creating clearer, more direct pathways for our students to graduate with the skills, credentials, and support they need to enter good-paying careers in the skilled trades. We are grateful to Bloomberg Philanthropies and our partners for helping us build on Boston’s commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful opportunities that lead to college, career, and lifelong success.”

This initiative expands the historic Project Labor Agreement (PLA) signed in 2025 by Mayor Wu, the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions (GBBTU), and the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC), which provides pre-apprenticeship training to Madison Park students and guarantees up to 50 seats each year in one of 17 different union apprenticeship programs. 

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ investment will support three major strategies:

• Build toward 50 Registered Apprenticeship seats guaranteed through the PLA by embedding Building Pathways in Madison Park, improving instruction, and providing wraparound supports to ensure student persistence and completion. The City’s Office of Workforce Development will support students in navigating their apprenticeship options and completing all prerequisites, such as construction math and driver’s education, to remove barriers for groups that have historically been excluded from construction employment, including women and people of color.

• Grow from 50 to at least 100 Registered Apprenticeship seats each year by launching a new Construction Craft Labor Ch. 74 program at Madison Park in Fall 2026, in partnership with LiUNA; designing and launching a new Registered Apprenticeship program in water utility management in Fall 2027, in partnership with the BWSC and the Machinists union; and launching a direct pathway into the residential carpentry sector, in partnership with the NASRCC.

• Expand pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship seats to students across Boston Public Schools, including launching “after hours” program at Madison Park in School Year 2026-27, which will allow high school students from other schools to obtain skills and experience that will allow them to gain access to the pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship seats created through the Boston Skilled Trades Initiative. BPS will also expand opportunities for middle school students to engage in career exploration in the skilled trades. 

"Registered Apprenticeships are gold-standard, 'learn-earn' opportunities that provide a direct pathway to careers with family-sustaining wages and economic opportunity for growth, all without college debt," said Trinh Nguyen, City of Boston Chief of Worker Empowerment. "We are looking forward to deepening partnerships to provide quality academic, workforce readiness, and economic opportunities for Boston's youth. In return, these young people will be the future workforce that builds our City's schools, homes, and the infrastructure we need to ensure our resilience to the impacts of climate change." 

With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the City of Boston and BPS will strengthen and expand their existing partnership with GBBTU and NASRCC, formalize new ones with labor and employer organizations to increase the number of BPS graduates entering Registered Apprenticeship programs and provide ongoing support to ensure student persistence and completion. New partners include the Laborers International Union of North America––New England (LiUNA), the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC), and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 15 Local 100. 

  

For more than a decade, the GBBTU has supported Building Pathways, a non-profit pre-apprenticeship training program focused on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of underrepresented groups in the union building trades. Traditionally operated as a part-time, 8-month program for adults, Building Pathways will be redesigned and embedded directly into Madison Park’s curriculum so that juniors and seniors complete their pre-apprenticeship training before graduating from high school. The program includes rigorous, hands-on technical training that mirrors modern job-site requirements and is aligned to apprenticeship standards. It also features driver’s education, resume writing, interview preparation, and the development of other soft skills necessary for persistence and completion in a Registered Apprenticeship program. Madison Park students will be prepared to transition into a full-time, 3–4-year Registered Apprenticeship training program immediately after graduation.

“As a graduate of both Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and the Building Pathways program, I know firsthand how transformative a career in the union building trades can be,” said Chaton Green, Business Agent, Greater Boston Building Trades Unions. “The Greater Boston Building Trades Unions are proud to partner with Mayor Wu, the City of Boston, and Boston Public Schools to expand proven pathways into Registered Apprenticeship programs and family-sustaining careers. Through investments like this and the Project Labor Agreement with Boston, we are creating opportunities for more Boston students to access excellent wages, strong benefits, lifelong career growth, and a direct pathway to the middle class while helping build the skilled workforce that will shape Boston’s future.”

  

“The Laborers' International Union of North America New England Region is honored to partner with the City of Boston and Boston Public Schools to expand the Construction Craft Labor Chapter 74 Program,” said Donato “Dan” A. Bianco, Jr., Vice president & New England Regional Manager, Laborers' International Union of North America. “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce that will meet the demands of our region's growing construction industry. By providing students with technical training and hands-on experience, we are creating pathways from the classroom to meaningful careers. More importantly, these careers will provide family-sustaining wages, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement. Today’s investment in workforce development strengthens our communities, our industry, and our economy for generations to come."

“We’re proud to offer hands-on, “earn while you learn” skills training through our apprenticeship program,” said Joe Byrne, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. “Without Registered Apprenticeships, existing shortages in the skilled construction workforce would be catastrophic. Deepening our relationship with Madison Park Technical Vocational High School through the Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will extend valuable opportunities to more young people who have already shown an interest in the trades. By participating in a registered apprenticeship, they will be certain to possess the skills necessary for a long and successful career.”

“IAM District 15 is deeply grateful to the City of Boston and Bloomberg Philanthropies for this investment in a new Registered Apprenticeship pathway that connects Madison Park students and Boston residents to family-sustaining union careers in water utility work,” said Michael Vartabedian, Assistant Directing Business Representative, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 15. “We are proud to stand with the City, the Building Trades, and our partners to build the skilled local workforce Boston needs.”

In December 2025, Madison Park was invited into the state’s school construction funding program through the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and will formally kick off the Eligibility Period process in July 2026. 

麻州長Maura Healey出席Free Jacks橄欖球隊活動 呼籲各界支持女子體育

Free Jacks大股東Errik Anderson（左）請麻州州長Maura Healey (中）和女子球員晤談。
（周菊子攝）

  （Boston Orange周菊子昆士市報導）Free Jacks（新英格蘭自由傑克）橄欖球隊6月7日舉辦體壇婦女接待會（Women in Sports），請麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）分享經驗，東北女子橄欖球隊現場發邀請，盼州長當教練。

麻州州長Maura Healey（左）和頂級女子職業橄欖球聯賽聯合創辦人
Jessica Hammond-Graf合影。（周菊子攝）

奚莉州長在這場聚會中盛讚波士頓女子體育的蓬勃發展，尤其是波士頓新成立了波士頓女妖隊（Boston Banshees）。奚莉州長自己當年是哈佛大學女子籃球隊的聯合隊長，後來還去歐洲打了兩年職業籃球。她坦言，「我在球場上學到的團隊合作、面對失敗的韌性、以及如何贏得勝利，這些全都是我今天能夠坐在州長辦公室治理麻州的基石。」

麻州州長Maura Healey（左）和Boston Banshees主力隊員Cassidy Bargell。（周菊子攝）

奚莉州長在當天的訪談中還指出，人們對女子運動的關注度、票房和收視率，現在都在創紀錄，例如女子職業冰球 PWHL、女子職業美式足球 Renegades、以及將 WNBA 季前賽都在 TD Garden 球場舉辦，而且全場爆滿。她呼籲企業贊助商與支持者，要繼續用實際行動、資金與選票來支持女性運動員，因為「女子體育的商業價值已經是不容忽視的未來趨勢」。

麻州州長Maura Healey為女子球員鼓掌。（周菊子攝）

新英格蘭自由傑克（New England Free Jacks）隊其實是一支美國職業橄欖球大聯盟中的男子職業球隊，但這支球隊和女子橄欖球有很深淵源，在地方上非常積極地投入與支持女子橄欖球運動的發展，甚至旗下所設專門發展學院，就有一支新英格蘭獨立人士(New England Independents)女子隊，以及U23女子隊，在地方上選拔和培養優秀女性橄欖球隊員。

麻州州長Maura Healey和邀她當教練的東北女子橄欖球隊合影。（周菊子攝）

美國新成立的頂級女子職業橄欖球聯賽（Women's Elite Rugby, 簡稱 WER）中，波士頓地區也有一支專屬的女子職業球隊叫做 Boston Banshees（波士頓女妖隊）。

美國頂級女子職業橄欖球聯賽的聯合創辦人，總裁兼首席體育長（Chief Sporting Officer）Jessica Hammond-Graf博士這天也特地出席活動，還和奚莉州長合影。

麻州州長Maura Healey和邀她當教練的Portland女子橄欖球隊合影。（周菊子攝）

新英格蘭自由傑克（New England Free Jacks）是 2018 年 9 月 21 日 才正式成立的一支男子職業球隊，卻在2023，2024，2025連續3年奪得美國職業橄欖球大聯盟（Major League Rugby, 簡稱 MLR）的總冠軍，成績輝煌。

女球員們圍著聽麻州州長Maura Healey分享經驗。（周菊子攝）

這支隊伍的球隊名稱，靈感來自美國獨立戰爭，隊徽上有一隻手提著 18 世紀的馬燈，這是在致敬保羅·里維爾（Paul Revere）當年的「午夜狂奔」歷史事件（利用燈光向起義軍傳遞英軍來襲的信號），象徵著新英格蘭地區的自由與奮鬥精神。

球隊股東約5到6人，6月7日在場的是2名主要創辦人之一，也是主要球隊主要控制股東，曾創立Alloy Therapeutics等多家生物科技公司的的Errik Anderson。

另一名共同創辦人Alex Magleby是前美國國家隊隊隊長。

麻州州長Maura Healey聽到球員請她當教練，笑得好開心。（周菊子攝）

長年在中國（香港）的股東是印度出生，香港長大，有太平紳士頭銜的全球航運暨大宗商品巨頭捷成集團（The Caravel Group）集團執行長Angad Banga。他和Free Jacks結緣是因為他曾就讀達特茅斯學院（Dartmouth College），是橄欖球校隊主力，而Free Kacks 大股東Errik Anderson同樣畢業於該校，因而結緣並投資。

2020年，Free Jacks還增加了2位著名小股東，其中一人具巨華裔血統的新英格蘭愛國者球隊超級碗冠軍球星鍾家德（Patrick Chung）。

麻州長Healey宣佈今夏世界盃足賽 青少年免費票1100張

麻州州長Maura Healey宣佈有1100張免費世界足球盃賽門票，要發給年輕人。
（周菊子攝）

       （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）今（8）日宣佈，旅宿平台愛彼迎（Airbnb）捐贈 1,104 張世界盃（World Cup）門票，將經由大波士頓男女童軍俱樂部等非牟利機構，免費發放給麻州各地青少年，讓弱勢孩童也能親臨歷史性現場，感受體壇盛事。

       麻州兒童與家庭署（Department of Children and Families, DCF）與麻州男孩女孩俱樂部聯盟（Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs）合作，將負責跨區域分配，確保各地區兒童享有平等的獲得免費門票機會；其餘門票則由移民家庭服務機構（Immigrant Families Services Institute）等數個在地跨文化社區組織協調發放。

        麻州副州長Kim Driscoll指出，此舉旨在讓國際賽事的效益擴及全美社區，幫助寄養家庭孩童走入球場。愛彼迎共同創辦人兼首席戰略官Nathan Blecharczyk表示，身為波士頓（Boston）子弟，他希望協助當地居民共享旅遊與體育帶來的喜悅。

       麻州今年（ 2026）承辦7 場國際足總世界盃（FIFA World Cup 2026）賽事，預計迎接全球數十萬至一百餘萬名遊客。本次贈票活動為該州政府體育與娛樂轉型計畫的一環，期望透過國際舞台激發年輕人的宏大夢想。

Tickets made possible thanks to generous donation by Airbnb 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced that 1,104 free tickets to World Cup matches hosted in Massachusetts will be made available to young people through Boys & Girls Clubs, the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and community organizations across the state. The tickets are being donated by Airbnb. 

The initiative will help ensure that young people from communities across Massachusetts — including youth involved with DCF, Boys & Girls Clubs members and families served by community organizations — can experience one of the world's most celebrated sporting events. The program is designed to share that opportunity broadly and help young people from every region of the state be part of this historic moment. 

“The World Cup is coming to Massachusetts, and we want young people from every corner of our state to have the chance to be part of it,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These tickets will help make sure that kids who otherwise may never have the opportunity to attend a match can experience the excitement of the world's biggest sporting event. We want to spread that opportunity as widely as possible, create memories that will last a lifetime and inspire children across the state to dream big and chase their goals.” 

“We’re working to make sure the benefits of hosting the World Cup reach communities across Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By providing free tickets to young people, we're opening the door for more families to experience the excitement of the world's biggest sporting event and be part of a moment that will bring people together from around the globe.” 

“On behalf of the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and the thousands of young people we serve across the Commonwealth, we are incredibly grateful to Governor Maura Healey for this extraordinary gift,” said Jennifer Aldworth, Executive Director, Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. “For many Club kids, attending a FIFA World Cup match is more than just seeing a sporting event—it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the excitement, diversity, and global spirit that sports can inspire. These over 700 tickets will create unforgettable memories, broaden horizons, and remind our young people that they belong on the world's biggest stages. Governor Healey's commitment to expanding opportunities for youth continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Club kids and families throughout Massachusetts.” 

“We're thrilled to provide hundreds of Massachusetts kids an opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 and experience firsthand the joy of this once-in-a-generation event — and we're grateful to Governor Healy for helping us make this a reality. As the world arrives in the Boston area, my hometown, Airbnb is proud to help communities take part in the excitement as well as help locals benefit from all those who will travel for the games," said Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, and Boston native. 

Massachusetts will host seven World Cup matches in 2026, welcoming visitors from around the globe and showcasing the state on an international stage.  

A total of 704 tickets will be distributed through the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, which will coordinate regional distribution through clubs across Massachusetts. Additional tickets will be distributed through community organizations serving cultural communities represented in World Cup matches hosted in Massachusetts, as well as to youth involved with the Department of Children and Families. 

Participating organizations include the Immigrant Families Services Institute, Everett Haitian Community Center, International Institute of New England, Brazilian American Center (BRACE), African Community Education (ACE), Ascentria Care Alliance and Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts. 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is also working with the Department of Children and Families to ensure that young people in foster care and other DCF-supported programs have the opportunity to experience a World Cup match. 

The initiative reflects the Healey-Driscoll Administration's commitment to expanding access to sports, recreation, and transformational opportunities for young people across Massachusetts, while ensuring that communities across the state can share in the excitement and economic benefits of hosting the World Cup. 

僑聲音樂社慶祝87週年 粉墨登場演出全本「帝女花」（圖片）

全體工作人員及演員謝幕。（雷玉霞提供）

僑聲音樂社社長黃國威（又）和曾任社長的李厚鵬坐鎮接待台。（周菊子攝）

李盧蓮馨當司儀，妙語如珠的串場。（周菊子攝）

第三場移花。（周菊子攝）

第四場庵遇，雷玉霞粉墨登場。（周菊子攝）

第三場移花。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝、陳秀珍夫婦也來捧場。（周菊子攝）

愛默生學院派拉蒙中心劇院600多座為幾無虛席。（周菊子攝）

僑聲音樂社共同社長李伍碧香（後中）和前社長雷玉霞（後左一）演出結束次日，
在帝苑大酒樓請來自紐約的演員飲茶吃點心。（周菊子攝）

演出時，大廳貼出巨幅海報。（周菊子攝）

後台化妝室，每個人都好忙。（周菊子攝）

演員們休息時，頭套都先拿下來。（周菊子攝）

粵劇演出，樂師們功勞一樣大。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市府直播南波士頓Anne M. Lynch 之家剪綵

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will join Congressman Stephen Lynch, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Beacon Communities, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), MassHousing, labor partners, and residents to celebrate the completion of The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony in South Boston.

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會「第一次買房在麻州」講座內容翔實 “以房養貸”誘人探究

TCCNE會長賴怡音（左起）和3名講者，邱明慧，彭聲翔，周聰。（周菊子攝）

  (Boston Orange周菊子劍橋市報導) 新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會（TCCNE）和「家在波士頓（Home Boston Group ）」合作，6月6日下午假麻省理工學院校舍舉辦「第一次買房在麻州: 購屋流程全解析與“以房養貸”實務」講座，吸引40多人出席，不克出席者還探問網路直播。

TCCNE拍活動大合照，理事曾雅怡（左）協助拉橫幅。（周菊子攝）

TCCNE會長賴怡音表示，該會本年度規劃的活動與講座，都以貼近大眾日常生活為核心，這次的“以房養帶”講座，也純為普及知識，邀來專家為出席者釋疑解惑，希望能幫助人獲得正確購屋流程資訊，將來無論是找哪個仲介媒和購屋、貸款事宜，都知道該提出哪些問題，才能讓自己真正安心無慮的買到合心意房子。

「家在波士頓」創辦人暨The Agnecy經紀彭聲翔解說買房準備。（周菊子攝）

這場講座有3名講者，依序為「家在波士頓」創辦人彭聲翔(Anson Peng)，房貸顧問邱明慧（Ming Hui Chiu），房地產專業律師周聰（Nicole Zhou）。

彭聲翔以簡報片介紹了買房屋流程中，從看房，預審，出價到驗屋、交屋時的注意事項，在高房價，高利率的大環境下，進場買房的策略，以及頭期款怎麼準備最聰明，麻州首購方案的解析，怎麼樣讓房子幫人賺錢的「以房養貸」做法等。

彭聲翔製作的看房準備，十分翔實。（周菊子攝）

彭聲翔提醒有新買房子的人，要先做些準備，包括查核自己的信用分數，手頭要有足夠的頭期款和備用金，取得貸款預批信，然後是確定自己的需求及地點。

以信用分數來說，目標是680，最低至少580分會比較好，而且要提前6個月查詢，以期有足夠時間修正錯誤。

買房子，從出價到交屋，也有流程得觀察。（周菊子攝）

以資金準備來說，傳統貸款至少要準備5%到20%的頭期款，若是美國聯邦住房管理局（Federal Housing Administration）的房屋，也至少要準備3.5%的頭期款，另外還得準備2-3%的過戶費用（closing cost），加上3個月的備用金。如果是動用海外資金，需要準備2份銀行流水單。

律師周聰（左）和貸款經紀邱明慧（右）也是這天的講者。（周菊子攝）

在看房子的時候，也有看房前，看房中和看房後的注意事項。彭聲翔製作了一份一目瞭然的參考圖，指出看房子前，各人應先研究一下Zillow/Redfin這些房地產網站上的歷史售價，查學區評分，看上市天數，確認分區法規，查查房屋所在是否洪水區，讀一下出售者揭露的訊息（Seller Disclosure）等。

TCCNE第一次購屋講座出席踴躍。（周菊子攝）

邱明慧講解了首次購屋族常見的迷思，房貸預審的流程與重要性，首次購屋貸款方案的基礎介紹，每月房屋支出都有哪些，如何降低住房成本，以及貸款規劃和常見錯誤的避雷指南，如何爭取最佳貸款方案等。

TCCNE講座名稱。（周菊子攝）

周聰的講談，主要是合同把關，教人善用房屋檢查（Inspection）和貸款條款來給自己留退路。勸人要做產權調查，買產權保險，以確保房屋產權的乾淨，以及產權的安全。她還談到共管公寓要怎麼查看報告，避免若入HOA（屋主協會）財務危機與天價維修費陷阱，以及掌握交屋前後的注意事項，以防範近年來十分猖獗的匯款詐騙。

主辦單位歡迎有興趣了解相關內容者，掃碼進群。（周菊子攝）

由於現場出席及提問十分踴躍，購屋相關內容十分翔實，不少未能親自出席者都為當天無法到場感到懊惱，主辦單位考慮將來再次舉辦類似內容講座，既為台商會員創造商機，也因應社區大眾實際需求，提供解決方案。

查詢新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會資訊可上網，https://tccne.org/。