寶島水煎包店在牛頓市開張啦！ 台灣地道小吃在這兒

寶島水煎包店剪綵。（周菊子攝）

             (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導) 在Line上已有500名粉絲，實體店在麻州牛頓市的寶島水煎包店（Formosa Bun & Dumpling Factory），今（3月28）日正式剪綵開業了。麻州眾議員，牛頓市長，波士頓經文處處長等，許多嘉賓到賀，現場十分熱鬧。

潘譓如（左）感謝牛頓市長Marc Laredo（右）支持。（周菊子攝）

寶島水煎包店開張，牛頓市長Marc Laredo（右一），波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（左一）
等嘉賓雲集。（周菊子攝）

            從紐約遷來波士頓的潘譓如，在餐飲業有豐富經驗，1999年到2012年間，曾在Benihana 上市連鎻餐飲集團 擔任美東分部Haru sushi曼哈頓時代廣場總經理，並在2005到2012年間連續獲整個集團的年度總經理獎，2013到2023年在紐約自創品牌的經營NorikoH 等餐廳，去年才在波士頓僑務委員郭競儒，波克萊台灣商會理事陳玉瑛等人支持中，來麻州牛頓市開水煎包，煎餃，蔥油蛋餅，飯糰外賣店，把台灣小吃味道帶進麻州。

波克萊台灣商會會長陳冠中（左）和曾任該會會長的波士頓僑務委員郭競儒（右）
在現場幫忙遞送水煎包。（周菊子攝）

            潘譓如這家位於牛頓市中心，740 Beacon Street的水煎包店，其實早從去年下半年就開始籌備了，只是礙於裝修，申請證照費時，在這天的正式開業之前，一直以訂購方式，滿足台灣鄉親們的要求。店裡推出的每樣試菜，包括牛肉麵，梅菜扣肉，羅漢齋，韭菜盒子，全都讓嚐到的人讚不絕口，口碑也傳了出去。

            今日一早，氣溫雖然甚至只有華氏28

代表牛頓市的2名麻州眾議員，Greg Schwartz（右起），馬惠美和牛頓市長Marc Laredo
，以及牛頓市前任議員（左一）都來祝賀潘譓如和郭競儒的寶島水煎包店開張。
（周菊子攝）

度，蒞臨剪綵的嘉賓人數，出人意料之外的多，包括牛頓市市長Marc Laredo，麻州眾議員馬惠美（Amy Mah Sangiolo）、Greg Schwartz，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏、僑教中心主任高家富、紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝、中華總會會長余麗媖、僑務委員郭競儒、波克萊台商會會長陳冠中等，至少9

潘譓如（左起）送別2名麻州眾議員，馬惠美和Greg Schwartz。（周菊子攝）

人。已退休的哈佛教授

潘譓如感謝中華總會會長余麗媖的幫忙。（周菊子攝）

李敦厚，也特地前往道賀。

            今年1月才上任的牛頓市市長Marc Laredo在致詞時說，我太激動了。他為水煎包店等了那麼久才拿到所有證件，感到抱歉，直說牛頓市的經濟發展主任等人在過去這3個月來，在推動牛頓市經濟發展的方法上，做了徹底改變。市政府就是要打破障礙，支持企業，防止人們在開張企業上遭遇拖延狀況。他將繼續努力。

潘譓如笑說牛頓市長一定得去台灣嚐嚐地道台灣小吃。（周菊子攝）

            廖朝宏處長代表台灣政府恭喜寶島水煎包店開張。他說，人們想到台灣時，常常是先想到半導體，或著台灣的韌性與高科技創新，但是更簡單，更有力量的是台灣的美食。他敢保證寶島水煎包店做的水煎包是全新英格蘭做得最好的一家。他謝謝所有到場者對台灣美食，地方企業的支持。

潘譓如親自製作水煎包。（周菊子攝）

            店東潘譓如感謝諸位嘉賓出席之際，特地鼓勵牛頓市長訪問台灣，說台灣有更多美味小吃，在這兒可嚐不到。惹得牛頓市長大笑的說，嗯，這想法他喜歡。

SpeakEasy 劇團訂4/24-5/23公演「遠走高飛」

SpeakEasy 劇團提供。

       （Boston Orange編譯）在波士頓頗負盛名的SpeakEasy 劇團，將於4 月 24 日至 5 月 23 日的5週期間，在波士頓藝術中心Stanford Calderwood 展覽館內的 Virginia Wimberly 劇院，演出共31場「遠走高飛（SWEPT AWAY ）」，為該團35週年慶畫下句點。

            SpeakEasy Stage Company是一個名稱取自禁酒時期祕密酒吧之意的劇團，在1992年成立，以「打破沉默、自在發聲」為使命，為探討社會議題提供藝術平台，核心任務是把最優秀的當代百老匯、外百老匯及倫敦西區作品引進波士頓做「新英格蘭首演」的劇團。

            為慶祝成立35週年，SpeakEasy劇團把備受讚譽，由東尼獎得主 John Logan編劇，人氣民謠搖滾樂團「艾維特兄弟（The Avett Brothers）」創作詞曲，2024年在紐約演出時，被娛樂周刊（Entertainment Weekly）譽為“百老匯最迷人節目”的音樂劇「遠走高飛（Swept Awary）」，帶到波士頓做新英格蘭首演。

            「遠走高飛」這齣劇，講述的是1888年，發生在麻州新貝德福德市（New Bedford），四名捕鯨者遭遇船難，受困在沒有物資的救生艇上為生存奮鬥，各自被迫面對過去，探討道德抉擇以及人類耐力極限，觸及犧牲、寬恕、兄弟情誼與救贖等主題的扣人心弦，令人心碎故事。

            這將是Jeremy Johnson為SpeakEasy 劇團做導演的處女秀，有音樂總監 Paul S. Katz、編舞家 Ilyse Robbins 以及武打指導 Matt Dray 共同協助製作。

演員陣容包括Wyatt Anton、Christopher Chew、Max Connor、Peter DiMaggio、Carson Hollingsworth、Elliot Lazar、Bishop Levesque、Kevin Patrick Martin、Nicholas Papayoanou、Anthony Pires Jr. 以及 Ezra Quinlan。

設計團隊成員有Janie E. Howland（舞台設計）、Seth Bodie（服裝設計）、Karen Perlow（燈光設計）、James Cannon（音效設計）及 Andrew Reynolds（道具設計）。

「遠走高飛」將於 2026 年 4 月 24 日至 5 月 23 日 ，在波士頓藝術中心（Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street）的Stanford Calderwood 展覽館內 Virginia Wimberly 劇院，公演5週。

門票 15 美元起，學生、長者、退伍軍人及 35 歲（含）以下人士有折扣優惠。購票或查詳情，可洽BostonTheatreScene 票務服務專線 617.933.8600，或前往官網 SpeakEasyStage.com。預計演出全長 90 分鐘，不設中場休息。

麻州大學醫學生鼓吹衛生與司法改革

 PURCH Day on the Hill 2026: UMass Medical Students Advocate for Health and Justice Reform

Courtesy photos attached to this email.

BOSTON / SPRINGFIELD, MA - Thirteen medical students from the Population-based Urban & Rural Health (PURCH) program at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate gathered at the Massachusetts State House yesterday for “PURCH on the Hill 2026.” This initiative equips future healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to advocate for policies that address non-medical factors that greatly impact health.

During their visit, students met with legislators and aides to champion two critical public health measures: Clean Slate legislation and increased funding for the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP). They urged lawmakers to: a) help advance the Clean Slate bills sponsored by Sen. Cindy Friedman and Sen. Adam Gomez which are currently in the Senate Ways & Means Committee; and b) increase HIP funding for FY27. While these initiatives extend beyond traditional healthcare, they play a crucial role in preventing health problems by promoting economic stability, food security, stable housing, and overall community well-being.

The group included PURCH students and faculty from UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Senator Adam Gomez and Representative Lindsay Sabadosa, as well as staff from Baystate Health, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, Clean Slate MA, and Men of Color Health Awareness (MOCHA). These leaders and organizations helped the future physicians understand Massachusetts’ policy-making process and how they-as medical professionals–can be strategic advocates for systemic changes.

“The PURCH students bring an incredible level of knowledge, compassion and commitment to their work - they’re focused on more than the care of individual patients; they are also passionate about  strengthening the health and wellbeing of entire communities. It’s truly inspiring to collaborate with them and see the future of health care and public health,” said Andrea Freeman, Policy Director with the Public Health Institute of Western MA.

波士頓公園天鵝船4/18重新啟航

 Swan Boats Opening Day on April 18, 2026

BOSTON – Friday, March 27, 2026 –Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Paget family will host the first ride of the season on the iconic Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Boston Public Garden Lagoon on Saturday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m.

2026 marks the 149th season for the Swan Boats, a beloved tourist attraction and iconic symbol of Boston and the Public Garden. The oldest and smallest boat in the fleet just celebrated its 116th season, while the newest was launched in 1993. The swan on the boats is made from either copper or fiberglass, depending on the age of the boat, and encloses a paddle mechanism that is used to propel the boat through the water. 

Launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget, the Swan Boats continue to be owned and operated by the Paget family. Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boats after attending the opera Lohengrin in New York City. At the end of the opera, the hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan. In 2025, the Swan Boats were added as a site on the Boston Irish Heritage Trail. 

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs three tons and is powered by the driver using a foot-propelled paddle wheel. The Swan Boats are built on oak-framed pontoons sheathed in copper, just as they were initially constructed in 1877. After being stored in a safe place for the winter, the boats will return to the Public Garden Lagoon in the spring, with Mayor Wu celebrating the first ride of the season.

For more information, please visit boston.gov/swan-boats.

新英格蘭電力用戶可獲近10億元能源退款 未來可節省100億元

New England Ratepayers to Receive Nearly $1 Billion Energy Refund, Future Savings of $100 Million Annually 

FERC order comes after years of advocacy by AG Campbell and then-AG Healey to lower utility profits built into rate cases 

 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell applaud the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) order to cut New England transmission owners’ allowed return on equity (ROE), the profits earned on transmission investments in the region. The order comes after more than a decade of advocacy by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). If upheld, this order will result in a refund of an estimated $900 million to New England ratepayers and more than $100 million in savings per year going forward. 

 

“People’s energy costs are far too high, and we fought for a long time in this case to lower people’s bills,” said Governor Healey. “This decision makes clear that utilities should not be allowed to make exorbitant profits on the backs of ratepayers, and that those profits should go back in people’s pockets where it belongs. I am going to continue to oppose big rate increases to lower people’s bills.” 

 

“As Massachusetts’ ratepayer advocate, my role is to ensure that utility rates are just and reasonable and that consumers are not paying more than they should,” said AG Campbell. “This decision reflects years of work to challenge excessive transmission profits and deliver meaningful relief. My office will continue to hold utility companies accountable and push for greater oversight to protect residents from unjustified and unreasonable costs.” 

 

“Transmission costs are one of the fastest growing components of our electricity bills,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “We have been pushing for FERC to cut transmission profits and institute greater oversight for several years. This is a landmark decision by FERC that will result in real savings for families and businesses now and in the future. We’re going to keep fighting to lower people’s energy bills.” 

 

FERC’s order, issued on March 19th, cut the ROE that transmission owners can earn on their transmission investments in New England, cutting down on costs for ratepayers going forward while also reducing the incentive to overbuild the transmission system. Due to the length of the proceeding, FERC also required transmission owners to issue refunds reflective of the lower ROE, estimated to be about $900 million in total to New England ratepayers. The cut to transmission owners' ROE will result in more than $100 million in estimated savings per year going forward. Massachusetts customers represent roughly half of all New England ratepayers. FERC will need to determine the timeline and mechanics for the refund, and the AGO stands ready to work with federal regulators, utility companies, and other stakeholders to advocate that refunds are delivered as quickly as possible. 

 

The decision follows more than a decade long proceeding before FERC led by the AGO, along with a coalition of New England state attorneys general, utility commissions and consumer advocates. The case began in 2011 when the AGO-led coalition filed a complaint challenging New England transmission owners’ ROE. The case argued that owners’ costs, which are passed onto ratepayers, were excessive. 

 

As the ratepayer advocate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and her office will continue to monitor economic and market conditions and fight to ensure utility companies charge rates that are just and reasonable, so that Massachusetts residents are protected from excessive utility profits. As a result of her office’s participation in more than 175 energy proceedings before regulatory agencies and courts, AG Campbell saved Massachusetts consumers approximately $2.11 billion in utility costs during the 2025 fiscal year. 

 

Transmission service, which is overseen by FERC, includes the poles and wires that deliver large volumes of electricity from generating resources to substations that serve local distribution systems to which homes and business are connected. Building transmission can be an important affordable strategy to deliver power from one region to another, but strong oversight is needed to control costs, particularly the utility profit portion of those costs.  

 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the AGO have advocated for greater scrutiny of transmission costs. Transmission costs are rising, driven in part by incumbent transmission owners increased spending on so-called asset condition projects that replace or refurbish aging or damaged transmission infrastructure. In 2023 and 2024, Massachusetts and the other New England states secured agreements from the region’s transmission owners to bring greater visibility and transparency to the planning process for asset condition projects. In 2025, in response to calls from the New England states, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders in the region, ISO New England agreed to provide an independent review of asset condition projects to foster greater oversight and scrutiny of asset condition project spending. Work is underway now to develop a robust asset condition reviewer function at ISO New England. In addition, Governor Healey’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act gives the state’s Energy Facilities Siting Board the authority to review large-scale asset condition projects to ensure developers have justified the need and explored all alternatives before proceeding with a project.

麻州衛生廳建議消費者丟棄 Raw Farm公司生Cheddar起司

鑑於目前持續的沙門氏菌疫情，麻州公共衛生廳建議消費者丟棄由 Raw Farm, LLC 銷售的生切達起司。

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Advises Consumers to Dispose of Raw Cheddar Cheese Sold by Raw Farm, LLC Due to Ongoing E. coli Outbreak

BOSTON  (March 27, 2026) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers to discard any Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese they have, as federal and state officials investigate an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections linked to the product. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seven illnesses in three states have been identified to date, including two hospitalizations. More than half of the illnesses have affected children under the age of five. No deaths have been reported. At this time, no Massachusetts cases have been linked to the outbreak. DPH is issuing this warning to raise awareness of the potential risk the product poses while it remains in distribution. DPH will continue working with federal partners to monitor the situation. The outbreak has been linked to Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese, including block and shredded cheddar cheese products. According to the FDA, available evidence points to raw cheddar cheese products made by Raw Farm, LLC as the likely source of the outbreak. Raw Farm, LLC declined the FDA’s recommendation to voluntarily remove the products from sale. The products are distributed nationwide. DPH advises consumers to: · Do not eat Raw Farm-brand raw cheddar cheese, including block and shredded cheddar products, while the investigation continues. · Check refrigerators and freezers for these products and throw them away. · Wash and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, containers, or refrigerator areas that may have come into contact with the cheese. This infographic shows how to clean your refrigerator in five steps.  · Watch for symptoms of E. coli infection if you or a family member consumed raw cheddar cheese from Raw Farm, LLC. Contact a health care provider right away if symptoms of E. coli infection develop. Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody, vomiting, and fever. Symptoms typically begin about three to four days after exposure to the bacteria. In some cases, infection can lead to serious kidney complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which may require hospitalization. Young children are at highest risk of getting HUS. People should seek medical care promptly if they have: · Diarrhea and a fever above 102°F · Diarrhea lasting more than three days without improvement · Bloody diarrhea · Vomiting that prevents them from keeping liquids down · Signs of dehydration, such as decreased urination, dry mouth, or dizziness when standing Consumers and retailers can find additional information on the federal outbreak notices from the CDC and FDA. DPH will continue to monitor any related illnesses in Massachusetts and share updates as needed  CDC – E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese FDA – Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026)

滋根基金會“春之聲”籌款演唱會4/12上場

             (Boston Orange) 波士頓滋根之友將於4月12日下午在衛斯頓鎮（Weston）的瑞吉斯學院（Regis college）擧辦第九屆波士頓滋根基金慈善演唱會 "春之愛“，募得的款項將可獲最高10萬美元的比對捐款（matching fund）。

            雲鶴設創辦人龍俐麗指出，" 滋根基金會 " 是一家在在美國註冊的的非營利機構，從1988年成立迄今，38年來致力促進中國農村的可持續發展，早期藉資助女童教育扶貧，在中國農村九年義務教育普及後，重心逐步轉向推廣" 促進可持續發展“教育，建設綠色生態文明學校與鄉村，頗有成就。

30 多年前，她在紐約參加“滋根基金會”的創辦後，從1998年起，她親自投入，為“滋根”舉辦過8次古典演唱籌款會的龍俐麗醫師，今年再度牽頭，籲請各界善心人士支持。

            這場音樂會已請得中國旅歐國際著名男中音歌唱家劉克清擔任音樂總監，將有劉克清，王靚晶、苑劍光，張維麟，廉艷，瀋陽等6位實力歌唱家和“春之聲”合唱團聯袂獻唱。

            第九屆波士頓滋根基金慈善演唱會 "春之愛“，將於2026年4月12日（週日） 下午3:00 PM - 5:00 PM，在Regis College 的 Fine Arts Center（ 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA）演出，門票，貴賓券100元，普通票45元，10人以上團體票優惠價每張35元。購票可上網https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/boston-zigen-fund-benefit-concert。票務可洽龍俐麗 617-256-9591。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.7 Million in Teacher Apprenticeship Grants

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.7 Million in Teacher Apprenticeship Grants 

 

Funds support seven school districts, removing financial barriers to teaching and strengthening the K-12 educator workforce  

 
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today over $1.7 million in grants to seven school districts implementing the state’s first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs in Massachusetts, a key step in the administration’s efforts to strengthen and grow Massachusetts’ educator workforce. 

 

The awarded districts have launched an initial cohort with 27 registered teacher apprentices, with funding supporting mentorship and supervision, tuition and fees, licensure assessment preparation, professional development and program coordination.  

 

Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) provide an innovative, no-cost pathway to earning an Initial teaching license by integrating paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework. Apprentices can earn while they learn under the mentorship of experienced educators. The program is designed to strengthen teacher preparation through job-embedded learning while reducing financial and systemic barriers that can limit access to the teaching profession. 

 

“We need more talented educators in our classrooms, and we need to make it easier for people to enter the teaching profession. That is why our administration launched the state’s first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program to diversify and strengthen the educator workforce and pipeline across Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These apprenticeship programs are part of our broader goal to grow our workforce and fill 100,000 critical jobs across Massachusetts, including in our schools. By helping districts remove financial barriers and create real pathways into teaching, we are helping more people step into the classroom and make sure every student has access to a great educator.”  

 

“Programs such as the Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program help local communities by cultivating an educator workforce reflective of student populations,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “We want to continue to continue expanding access to the teaching profession and providing opportunities for educators advance their skills.”  

 

The primary goals of registered teacher apprenticeships are to cultivate a diverse and effective teacher pipeline that reflects Massachusetts’ student population, address staffing shortages in hard-to-staff licensure areas such as special education, early childhood, English as a second language, and STEM and expand equitable access to the teaching profession. 

 

“We want all students in Massachusetts to have educators with the knowledge, skills and training to best support students’ learning,” said Acting Education Secretary Amy Kershaw. “This program is part of our commitment to supporting both educators and students.”  

 

“All students across the Commonwealth should have access to educators who can respond to their specific learning needs,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “We are committed to helping districts fill teaching positions and build a more diverse teacher workforce.”   

 

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to promote the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Program as a proven model that can benefit new industries and in-demand occupations as we work collaboratively to attract and develop untapped talent for meaningful careers in Massachusetts,” said Secretary Lauren Jones. “This Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program is a unique, forward-thinking program that will make teaching careers more accessible, build our talent pipelines, and meet the needs of our communities, schools, and students.” 

 

The grant recipients are:  

• Everett Public Schools: $128,000 
• Lowell Public Schools: $494,150 
• Lynn Public Schools: $275,236 
• Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools: $203,577 
• Randolph Public Schools: $71,961 
• Salem Public Schools: $316,100 
• Waltham Public Schools $249,100 

 

The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program is part of Governor Healey’s broader effort to grow Massachusetts’ workforce, including the Governor’s goal to register 100,000 apprentices across key sectors such as education, health care, and the skilled trades over the next decade. By expanding pathways into teaching, the administration is strengthening the educator pipeline and helping ensure every student has access to a high-quality education.  

麻州長指派Joyce Linehan加入麻州文化協會管理委員會

Joyce Linehan Appointed to Governing Council by Governor Maura Healey

BOSTON – Mass Cultural Council today announces the appointment of Dorchester resident Joyce Linehan to its governing Council. Linehan was appointed by Governor Maura Healey on March 9; her term will run through February 24, 2028. Mass Cultural Council is an independent state agency charged with fostering the Commonwealth’s vibrant cultural sector through a wide portfolio of grants, services, and cross sector partnerships, thereby elevating a rich cultural life for all residents and visitors to Massachusetts. The Agency is governed by a 19-member Board of private citizens, collectively referred to as “the Council.” As directed by state law, Council members are appointed by the Governor and have demonstrated scholarship or creativity in, or distinguished service to, the arts, humanities, interpretative sciences, or local arts. Council members serve staggered, three-year terms and reside in every region of the Commonwealth.  “Joyce has long been a champion for the cultural sector in Massachusetts, with a career that reflects both creative vision and public service. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Council and look forward to her contributions as we continue to expand access to the arts across the Commonwealth,” said Ché Anderson, Chair, Mass Cultural Council. “Joyce understands both the needs of cultural organizations and the broader systems that support them, and personally and on behalf of the Agency’s staff team, I am pleased to welcome her to Mass Cultural Council,” said Acting Executive Director David T. Slatery, Mass Cultural Council. “I’m honored to join Mass Cultural Council at such an important moment for the cultural sector. The arts are essential to the identity, economy, and wellbeing of our communities, and I look forward to supporting the Council’s work to ensure every resident can access and benefit from the power of culture,” said Linehan. About Joyce Linehan: Joyce Linehan is a creative thinker with years of experience in government, non-profits, higher education, community organizing and the private sector. She is currently Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. She formerly served as the Chief of Policy and Planning for the City of Boston, in the office of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, and as a Special Assistant to the President at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Linehan was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Mass Cultural Council by Governor Healey and currently serves on the boards of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, and Interim House in Dorchester, on the advisory board of the Rappaport Institute at Harvard, and MassArt’s Innovation Advisory Council. She was a member of the Governor’s Cultural Policy Advisory Council, where she chaired the Infrastructure Committee. She also founded the non-profit Culture Saves, which produces arts programming in the Boston area. Before her time at City Hall in Boston, she was the director of Ashmont Media, a marketing and public relations company serving arts organizations, and was previously the Vice President of A & R for Sub Pop Records, where she managed several bands and musicians. Linehan holds a B.A. and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and she is a native and resident of Dorchester.