Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Launch State Portal to Report ICE Misconduct

Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Launch State Portal to Report ICE Misconduct 

 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced the launch of a new online portal that allows Massachusetts residents to report alleged misconduct by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating within the state. The portal is available at mass.gov/fedmisconduct. 

 

The portal provides a centralized place for individuals, families, attorneys and community members to document incidents involving members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agencies that enforce civil immigration laws. The portal is designed to help the state identify patterns of potential misconduct, support affected residents, and inform possible legal or policy actions by the state. 

 

“We’ve seen across the country and here in Massachusetts that the tactics of ICE under the Trump Administration have been putting everyone at risk. The people of Massachusetts deserve to know that their rights will be respected, their safety protected and their concerns about misconduct taken seriously,” said Governor Healey. “This new reporting portal will help us gather information, support residents and ensure federal agents operating in our state are following the law.” 

 

“The core duty of law enforcement, including federal law enforcement, is to keep our communities safe. But what we have seen from ICE in recent months across the country is the opposite: aggressive and reckless tactics that spread fear and chaos in our communities,” said Attorney General Campbell. “As my office works to ensure residents are protected and have access to the legal assistance they need, I encourage everyone to use this new reporting portal if they see concerning ICE activity in their communities.” 

 

The portal will allow members of the public to share information about incidents involving potentially unlawful activity by federal agents in Massachusetts, including videos and photographs. Information submitted through the portal may help the state identify patterns of potential misconduct, inform possible legal action or policy recommendations, and connect affected residents with legal advocacy organizations. 

 

Today, AG Campbell also released updated ‘Know Your Rights’ guidance designed to help immigrants, families, and communities understand their rights and the basic legal framework for ICE actions. Notably, the updated guidance includes timely information about holding federal immigration officials accountable, the role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection given their increased activity in recent ICE surges, the rights of protestors, and new executive orders at the state and local level. The updated guidance can be found on the AGO’s Immigrant Resources webpage and read in its entirety here. 

 

The launch of the portal follows several actions taken by Governor Healey to hold ICE accountable and to increase transparency and accountability around federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts. 

 

Earlier this week, Governor Healey requested that Signature Aviation stop supporting deportation flights out of Hanscom Field in Massachusetts. She also demanded that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE provide greater transparency and accurate information regarding immigration arrests and detention practices in Massachusetts, including information about who is being detained, the legal basis for those arrests, and where individuals have been taken and are being held. 

 

In addition, the Governor has filed legislation to prohibit ICE operations in sensitive locations such as courthouses, schools, child care programs, hospitals, and places of worship, and signed an executive order requiring judicial warrants for entry into non-public areas of state facilities, limiting the use of state resources for civil immigration enforcement, and restricting participation in federal 287(g) agreements absent a clear public safety need. 

台中市長盧秀燕訪波士頓最想見吳弭 交流女性從政經驗

世界日報新聞網： 「訪美最想見她」盧秀燕會吳弭 分享市政管理經驗https://www.worldjournal.com/wj/story/121473/9379409

聯合新聞網：影／「訪美最想見她」盧秀燕會吳弭 分享市政管理經驗https://udn.com/news/story/6656/9379409

                  (特約記者周菊子/波士頓報導)台中市長盧秀燕訪美第2日，晤見波士頓市長吳弭，稱許她為「台灣之光」，說她此行來美最想見的人，就是吳弭，因為她深知做為女性從政人物，多麼不容易。

                  盧秀燕等15人訪問團，由波士頓僑領陪同，到波士頓市政府拜會。波士頓市長吳弭為此2天前邀請大波士頓本地5所學校及社團代表出席座談。

                  在波士頓市長辦公室，吳弭市長和台中市長盧秀燕談起兩市各自辦理的免費巴士。吳弭解釋挑選3條巴士路線，試行免費搭乘，是因為該3條路綫最繁忙，免費搭乘既可節省時間，也讓巴士運行得更有效率。台中市則是早從2015年開始就已實施「10公里免費」做法，2020年起更有超過10公里最高只收10元的「雙十公車」辦法，2021年起才實施限定市民才享有10公里免費資格。

                  2名市長還談可負擔住宅，談吳弭市長和台灣的淵源。只是礙於波士頓近日忙於準備“聖派翠克日（St. Patrick Day）”，吳弭市長有許多行程，2人無法深談。

                  由於吳弭市長為讓更多學生有機會參與國際事務，特地在2天前邀請大波士頓本地，哈佛、MIT及東北大學，麻州醫藥學院等學校及社團代表，一起座談，2名市長還回應了有關同為濱海城市，在環保上如何因應的問題。

                  紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖，中華公所主席雷國輝，波士頓華商會共會長陳文珊，以及波士頓僑務委員陳仕維，駐波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，副組長許欽琮等這天陪同台中市長盧秀燕，副市長黃國榮一起進波士頓市長辦公室，和吳弭市長晤談了約10餘分鐘，互換禮物後，聯袂來到老鷹室（Eagle room），和訪問團其他成員及學生們晤談。

                  波士頓市長吳弭還特地把父母輩來自台灣，能說流利華語的波士頓市新任華埠聯絡員林天琪，以及只會說台語的研究及數據長蔡欣蓓都邀來參加這場拜會。

                  盧秀燕市長隨後率訪問團參訪和台灣的緯創科技在AI及加速產品設計上合作的麻省理工學院。原訂參訪中華公所的時間也從中午挪到了和波士頓僑界餐敘的晚宴前。

陳仕維（左起），余麗媖，雷國輝，陳文珊在波士頓市府前迎接台中市長盧秀燕。
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Starter Home Zoning Districts to Spur Homeownership Opportunities

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Starter Home Zoning Districts to Spur Homeownership Opportunities 

Municipalities now have a clear, voluntary option to adopt local “starter home” zoning and qualify for state incentive payments 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today published final regulations implementing the state’s Starter Home Zoning District program under Chapter 40Y, giving cities and towns a new voluntary tool to encourage the development of modest-sized homes designed for first time homebuyers and expand homeownership opportunities. The regulation was published today in the Massachusetts Register and is now in effect. 

Issued by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC), the regulation lays out the standards and steps for municipalities that choose to adopt Starter Home Zoning Districts to qualify for state incentive payments. Starter Home Zoning Districts are a voluntary zoning tool designed to support the development of modest-sized homes suitable for first-time homebuyers and moderate-income households. 

"Massachusetts needs more homes that people can afford and more pathways into homeownership,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Starter Home Zoning Districts give cities and towns a voluntary option to build and expand homeownership opportunities for the next generation of Massachusetts residents.”  

“Housing challenges look different from community to community. These final regulations give municipalities a practical roadmap if they want to create starter home districts, grow their housing supply and strengthen neighborhoods, with state incentive payments to support that work,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. 

“We focused on making this program straightforward to use and easy to follow. The final regulation clarifies the rules, aligns with state ADU policy and lays out a step-by-step process so communities can move from interest to adoption to production with confidence,” said Interim Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Jennifer Maddox. 

Starter homes play an important role in helping young families and working households put down roots in their communities. When people are able to buy a home they can afford, they are more likely to put down roots in the community, invest in their neighborhood and build stability for themselves and their children. These homes give families room to grow while making it possible for teachers, nurses, public employees, and others to live in the communities where they work. 

What Chapter 40Y does 

Chapter 40Y creates a new, optional local zoning tool for municipalities. Communities that choose to participate can create Starter Home Zoning Districts where qualifying homes are allowed as-of-right. No special permit is required if a proposal meets the rules.  

The statute includes core requirements: 

• Allow starter homes as-of-right 
• Permit a minimum density of four units per acre of developable land 
• Limit homes to 1,850 square feet of heated living area 
• Require at least 50% of homes to contain three or more bedrooms 
• Require income restrictions for larger developments, with at least 10% of units in developments of more than 12 starter homes restricted to households earning up to 110% of AMI.  
• Permit Starter Home Accessory Dwelling Units 

Municipalities must obtain a preliminary determination of eligibility from HLC before local adoption and must receive final approval following adoption. The statute also establishes Zoning Incentive Payments and Production Bonus Payments. 

The final regulation makes the Chapter 40Y program workable by setting clear requirements and a consistent process for communities that choose to participate.  

HLC held a public comment period on the draft regulation in the summer of 2025. After reviewing public feedback, the agency made clarifications and refinements before filing the final regulation with the Secretary of State for publication. 

The Starter Home Zoning District program builds on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s broader efforts to bring down housing costs by increasing housing supply across Massachusetts.  

Since taking office, Governor Healey has focused on expanding pathways to homeownership, increasing housing production and lowering costs. Her administration has advanced new efforts to help first-time homebuyers, including expanding down payment assistance and lowering mortgage rates to make it easier for Massachusetts residents to buy their first home. At the same time, to build more homes, she has taken action to speed up the permitting process, turn state land into thousands of new homes, convert downtown commercial space into apartments and create a first-in-the-nation fund to finance mixed-income development in a time of high interest rates. She also legalized Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and this year, her administration will be offering low-cost financing and free designs for anyone who wants to add an ADU to their home. To help people afford their mortgages and rents right now, she banned mandatory renter-paid broker fees, gave seniors up to $2,800 a year to help with housing costs, and expanded home inspection protections. 

Senate President Announces Support for Bill to Stop Changing the Clocks in Massachusetts

Senate President Announces Support for Bill to Stop Changing the Clocks in Massachusetts 

(BOSTON—3/13/2026) Today, Senate President Karen E. Spilka announced her support for ending the twice-yearly clock change and establishing a permanent, consistent time system in Massachusetts.  

 

“Twice a year, Massachusetts residents scramble to adjust their routines, deal with disruptions to their kids’ sleep schedules, and have their lives unsettled generally,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). 

 

“Every person who spent this week adapting with an hour less sleep or enjoying an afternoon of sunshine should agree. It’s time to stop changing the clocks and provide people with reasonable consistency.” 

 

“This should be the last time that Massachusetts has to change our clocks. It would be better for our health, safer for our roads, and remove one more complication from everyone’s lives. I want to thank Senator Keenan for filing this and Senator Collins for his collaboration to advance this measure to Senate Rules.” 

 

“Observing Atlantic Standard Time year-round would decrease energy usage, reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, and increase workplace productivity,” said Senator John F. Keenan (D-Quincy), sponsor of the legislation. “Tom Emswiler, a constituent and dedicated expert on time zone policy, brought this issue to my attention. I’m pleased to see that his advocacy has helped spur action in the Legislature, a promising reminder of how engaged residents can help shed light on new ideas.” 

 

During a session on Thursday, the Senate moved legislation on the topic, S.2157, to the Committee on Rules, where it will receive review before a potential vote on the Senate floor.   

 

That legislation seeks to implement the recommendations of a previous legislative commission which noted the overall benefits of switching to a year-round daylight savings time because of the positive impacts from an additional hour of winter evening daylight and the absence of time transitions.  

Numerous studies have shown that changing the clocks has demonstrable negative impacts on health: 

• According to experts at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the time change is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, mood disturbances, and hospital admissions. 
• Research from the Stanford School of Medicine finds that disruptions to the body’s circadian rhythm are associated with higher rates of stroke and obesity. 
• Sleep medicine specialists from Northwestern Medicine have linked the clock change to longer-term health effects, including depression, slowed metabolism, weight gain, and cluster headaches. 

台中市長盧秀燕訪美首站獲贈曼徹斯特市鑰 13日將拜會波士頓市長吳弭

新罕布夏州曼徹斯特市市長 Jay P. Ruais送市鑰給台中市市長盧秀燕。（台中市府提供）

         （Boston Orange周菊子綜合報導）台中市長盧秀燕率團訪問美國，3月12日抵波士頓，立即前往新罕布夏州拜會曼徹斯特（Manchester）姊妹市，意外獲贈鑲有她英文姓名的「市鑰」，為11天訪美行程，奠下「馬到功成」基礎。今（13）日一早，她將拜會波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）。

台中市長盧秀燕（前中）由波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（前左四）陪同，拜會
曼徹斯特市市長Jay P. Ruais。（台中市府提供）

13日這天，盧秀燕等一行約15人的美國訪問團，將在紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，中華總會會長余麗媖，波士頓僑務委員陳仕維，波士頓華商會副會長陳文珊等人陪同下，先拜會波士頓市長吳弭，再參訪紐英崙中華公所，麻省理工學院，晚上預定在龍鳳酒樓和大約200僑胞餐敘。

盧秀燕從台中出發前就已宣佈，此行訪美，將在3月11日至21日的10天，走訪美國5州，9個城市，主要的三大任務為深化城市交流、關心僑胞，以及鞏固台美情誼，將探討「能源穩定」、「區域安全」與「全球貿易」等關鍵議題，了解美國觀點，既為台灣發聲，也為台灣帶回更精確的國際現況訊息。

此行，她還將和「北美台商會聯合總會」簽訂 MOU。

12日抵達波士頓後，盧秀燕和台中副市長黃國榮等人立即展開拜會行程，由駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，組長黃耀良陪同，前往新罕布夏州（ＮＨ），拜會已締交37年之久的姊妹市曼徹斯特（Manchester），和市長 Jay P. Ruais親切晤談，也晤見了該市經濟發展事務主任Jodie Nazaka和大曼徹斯特地區商會董事長兼執行Heather McGrail。

盧秀燕和Jay P. Ruais就針對居住正義、街友議題及犯罪防治等三大議題，交流經驗，談及如何平衡城市發展與市民的居住權益；如何有效整合資源來協助無家可歸者，以及城市層級的反毒政策與預防機制等議題，談得很是愉快。

盧秀燕特地介紹台中是風靡全球的珍珠奶茶發源地時，Jay P. Ruais回以曼徹斯特是美式炸雞柳發明地，讓一旁聽者無不莞爾。

盧秀燕表示，3年前，曼徹斯特前市長Joyce Craig曾親自造訪台中。這次她率團回訪，也當面邀請曼徹斯特現任市長Jay P. Ruais擇期訪問台中，促進雙方更進一步交流。

Jay P. Ruais市長隨後送給盧秀燕市長，烙印有她英文姓名的曼徹斯特「市鑰」做見面禮。盧秀燕也以台中特產回禮。

            根據台中市已公佈的訪問團行程，盧秀燕等一行人接下來將在3月14至16日訪問紐約，拜會當地中華公所，參訪交通建設及博物館，和大紐約僑界交流，還將參訪新澤西州的人工智慧創新中心NJ AI Hub及HELIX創新園區。3月17及18兩日到華府（DC）拜會馬里蘭州政府，和美國聯邦眾議員晤談，和北美台商聯合總會「三合一綠色通道」簽署合作備忘錄，也和僑界交流。3月19日將到華盛頓州拜會西雅圖市，探望姊妹市塔可瑪（Tacoma），然後搭機返台。

「大聲朗誦詩歌」賽Nia Cao贏得麻州冠軍 前五名有3華裔

2026 麻州“大聲朗誦詩歌”賽冠軍Nia Cao。 David Marshall攝

         （Boston Orange編譯）Dana Hall 學校11年級學生 Nia Cao（譯音，曹妮亞），3月8日贏得第21屆全美「大聲朗誦詩歌（Poetry Out Loud）」的麻州冠軍，將獲全額補助，參加4月27日至29日在華府舉行的總決賽，爭取總冠軍及獎金2萬元。

2026 麻州“大聲朗誦詩歌”賽前五名。David Marshall攝

「大聲朗誦詩歌」是國家藝術基金會（National Endowment for the Arts, NEA）主辦的全國性高中詩歌朗誦競賽，目的是讓學生透過記憶、朗誦經典與當代詩歌，提升公開演說能力、自信心，並加深對詩歌的欣賞與理解，這競賽從2005年開辦以來，已有超過450萬名高中生參加。全國總冠軍獎金最高可達 $20,000。

            麻州今年的「大聲朗誦詩歌」比賽，由亨廷頓教育局（The Huntington Education Department ）和麻州文化協會（ Mass Cultural Council ）合作舉辦，共有來自麻州各地高中的12名選手參加決賽，在波士頓市的舊南會議廳（Old South Meeting House）競比。Nia Cao以優異表現贏得冠軍，為她自己贏得200元獎金，4月底前往華府參加全國總決賽的全額補助，同時為學校圖書館贏得500元採購詩集基金。

            在麻州的「大聲朗誦詩歌」比賽中，獲得前5名的其他學生，依名次順序為，勒星頓（Lexington）高中11年級的Jason Yang，法蘭克林(Franklin)高中9年級的Marina Zaki，以及神秘谷（Mystic Valley）區域特許學校12年級的Iris Zhao，新人（Newman）學校12年級的Mia Brillantes。

            根據公開資料，亞裔或華裔在「大聲朗誦詩歌」中，一直表現極佳，2024年的冠軍，波士頓拉丁學校的Ailin Sha，從姓名看也是華裔。今年，2026年，不但冠軍Nia Cao是華人，前五名中，共有3人為華裔，讓人看到華裔/亞裔不是只有數理好的一面。

文協雲鶴社慶10週年 90餘人為豐富人生歡聚

文協雲鶴社新任社長楊哲修、吳萍萍夫婦。（雲鶴社提供，林遊嵐攝）

           (Boston Orange)大波士頓區中華文化協會（GBCCA）麾下的雲鶴社，3月11日中午在Natick 鎮Sora 壽司海鮮自助餐廳，慶祝成立10週年，來自四面八方的近90人歡聚一堂，享用美食，欣賞歌舞表演，既回顧過往，也展望將來。

龍俐麗回顧歷史。

          文協會長吳德惠這天應邀專程出席，為雲鶴社成員陳企平頒發文協的“社區服務獎”，表揚他利用專業知識，提升文協的寬頻網路（WIFI）系統，為文協設計了現代化的開門系統，這麼多年來一直無私奉獻的為社區提供許多服務。

大波士頓區中華文化協會（GBCCA）會長吳德惠出席頒發社區服務獎給陳企平。

         雲鶴社的首屆社長是龍俐麗。她在雲鶴社新任社長楊哲修、吳萍萍夫婦的介紹中，為出席眾人補習歷史，指出當年有一群剛退休的人覺得，GBCCA的很多活動，不大適合歲數已經不小的人，讓他們無法像年輕時那樣，有那麼多文協活動可以參加，有點遺憾。於是一群熱心的文協會員起而策劃，在文協體制內新增一個社團，並在2016年三月九日這天正式成立了，還推選她出來擔任第一屆社長。

龍俐麗說，10年下來，雲鶴社辦得越來越有聲有色，全靠歷屆幹部的努力付出，讓人十分感謝。

歷年來為文協雲鶴社付出許多心力的湯耀武、薛正璇夫婦，以及周一男，吳渝接著介紹雲鶴社曾經舉辦過的活動，例如紐約行、華府行，排舞班，每月專題討論餐會，自由談等。

薛正璇。

           他們指出，在2020-2024年 間，由於新冠病毒疫情的關係，排舞班，專題討論，自由談等活動，都轉以雲端聚會（ Zoom）方式舉行，疫情後才再改為一年實體聚會四次，，近年還新成立了健行組，設立了雲鶴聊天室Line群組，以及雲鶴社公告欄群組，加強會員間的溝通。

湯耀武。

雲鶴社新社長楊哲修和吳萍萍接著主持歌舞表演。節目包括張揚明高歌茶花女歌劇中的飲酒歌，女高音吳萍萍唱「我要為你歌唱」，楊哲修唱「卡拉永遠OK，3人的獨唱表演。

這天的特別節目是王樹臣教授演唱京劇「空城計」。

            雲鶴社10週年慶祝會最後在全體合唱「杜鵑花」與「Do-Re-Mi」這兩首大家熟悉的老歌，余嘯渝老師率排舞班學員表演西班牙舞、現代拉丁舞後，帶領全場出席者再跳了兩首排舞後，所有人才在滿心歡喜中盡興而歸。（更新版，所有圖片雲鶴社林遊嵐提供））

陳企平獲文協社區服務獎。

吳渝介紹雲鶴社自由談活動。

周一男介紹雲鶴社健行活動。

余嘯渝率排舞班表演。

接待台有周飛飛（右起），李弘嘉，吳德惠，薩芝楠。

趙小怡（左）和吳國志（右）。

龍麗俐（右起），陳玉瑛、譚先哲合唱。

李小玉夫婦（左）。

右起，胡世沛、吳渝、徐宗玲，姜銓等人同桌。

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會場佈置得十分有氣氛。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES SUMMER SWIM SAFE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

MAYOR MICHELLE WU  ANNOUNCES SUMMER SWIM SAFE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

BOSTON - Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet, in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), today announced the opening of applications for the Swim Safe Boston Summer Grant. This grant will provide $150,000 to support organizations working to expand access to swim lessons during the summer months. The funding comes from the BCYF and Human Services FY26 Operating budget.  

 

“Learning to swim is a critical life skill that helps our young people safely enjoy Boston’s pools and beaches,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “With applications now open for the Swim Safe Boston Summer Grant, we’re expanding access to high-quality swim instruction and water safety education to keep our community safe. I encourage community organizations to apply and join this effort to support Boston’s youth.”

 

The Swim Safe Summer Grant is designed to reduce drowning risks and eliminate barriers that prevent children and families from learning critical water safety skills. Swim Safe Boston is a coordinated effort dedicated to expanding equitable access to high-quality swim instruction and drowning prevention education for Boston youth. 

 

“Our Swim Safe grants continue to strengthen Boston’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to this essential life skill,” said José F. Massó, Chief of Human Services. “Our partners reflect our shared commitment to protect and empower our communities.”

 

By partnering directly with trusted community organizations, the program delivers structured beginner swim lessons to young people who may otherwise face barriers to access. Through these partnerships, participating organizations are able to provide their constituents with critical life-saving skills while strengthening youth development programming within their communities.

 

“We are proud to continue our investment in water equity with this latest round of grants,” said Marta E. Rivera, Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. “By providing free and inclusive access to swimming, BCYF and our partners are removing barriers and ensuring that high-quality aquatics programming is available to every family in our city, regardless of their zip code.”

 

"For years, water access has been part of the Boston Explorers summer experience, but this year, thanks to the Swim Safe grant, we were able to take this a step further. In addition to offering beach and pool experiences throughout the summer, we integrated structured swim lessons that helped to develop swim skills and water safety awareness in partnership with the YMCA,” said Christine Dixon, Executive Director of Boston Explorers, Inc. “We saw some campers advance levels over the course of the summer, and even more powerful, we watched young people who once hesitated at the edge of the pool grow in confidence and joy. Swim Safe didn’t just support recreation - it helped equip our youth with life-saving skills and the foundation for a lifelong love of the water."

 

The grant period runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, and all applications must be submitted by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Funding is available only for programs that provide free swim instruction to Boston youth. Other aquatics programming, including intermediate, advanced, or adult swim lessons are not eligible for funding under this grant.

 

ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES CABINET

The Human Services cabinet oversees six departments that provide direct services to Boston residents: Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Boston Public Library, Age Strong Commission, Office of Youth Engagement & Advancement, Office of Returning Citizens and the Office of Veterans’ Services. The mission of the Human Services cabinet is to provide equitable access to high quality services, resources, and opportunities so that every Boston resident - especially those with the greatest needs - has what they need to thrive. In pursuit of this mission, the departments in the Human Services Cabinet meet residents where they are - in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities - to break down barriers to critical resources.