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

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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.

上海四重奏慶40週年 4/10為中華表演藝術基金會第37屆音樂季演出

 

上海四重奏。（中華表演藝術基金會提供）

        (Boston Orange)上海四重奏(The Shanghai Quartet) 訂4月10日（週五）晚8點，重返新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹音樂廳 (Jordan Hall)，為中華表演藝術基金會第37屆音樂季第4場音樂會演出，慶祝40週年。

1983年時，上海四重奏樂團就在上海音樂學院成立了。樂團成員其後赴美深造，也從此以美國為基地，在北美、歐洲及亞洲的一系列重要室內樂音樂會中演出，一直十分活躍，無論是西方音樂名作，傳統中國民間音樂，或是最前沿的當代作品，該團都能輕鬆穿梭，以優雅風格，令人讚嘆技巧，表達廣闊的感情。

上海四重奏如今更已是世界最頂尖室內樂團之一。四十多年來也一直是亞洲弦樂四重奏演奏的標竿，被紐約時報盛贊為「極其崇高而卓越」。

這些年來，上海四重奏和無數的頂尖藝術家合作過，包括大提琴家馬友友、林恩．哈瑞爾 (Lynn Harrell)，鋼琴家梅納赫姆．普萊斯勒 (Menahem Pressler)、彼得．塞金 (Peter Serkin)、尚—伊夫．蒂博戴 (Jean-Yves Thibaudet)、王羽佳，以及琵琶演奏家吳蠻。

該團也經常受邀參加北美最具聲望的室內樂音樂節，和東京、茱莉亞及瓜奈里 (Guarneri) 等四重奏，上海交響樂團合作過。

他們踏進過卡內基音樂廳、大都會藝術博物館、佛瑞爾(Freer Gallery)藝廊（華盛頓特區），布里瓦德(Brevard) 音樂中心，中國國家大劇院，也在法國巴布羅．卡薩爾斯 (Pablo Casals) 音樂節，波蘭貝多芬音樂節，布達佩斯 (Budapest) 春季藝術節，以及中國各地的《貝多芬全集》系列音樂會中表演。

維格摩爾 (Wigmore) 音樂廳、三得利 (Suntory) 音樂廳，更是他們經常應邀演出的地點。

一直以來，上海四重奏致力於推廣新音樂，特別關注將東西方音樂傳統並置的創作，擁有超過三十張錄音作品，從與魯道夫．布赫賓德 (Rudolf Buchbinder) 合作的舒曼與德弗札克 (Dvorak) 鋼琴五重奏，到 和新加坡交響樂團合作的周龍《唐詩》弦樂四重奏，皆涵蓋其中。

 2002 年起，上海四重奏擔任蒙特克萊 (Montclair) 州立大學音樂學院的駐團四重奏， 2020 年秋季再加入茱莉亞天津學院，擔任駐校教師。該樂團也同時是上海交響樂團的常駐合奏團，為上海音樂學院與北京中央音樂學院擔任客座教授。

上海四重奏由小提琴家李偉綱與中提琴家李宏剛2兄弟創辦，小提琴家于翔於 2020 年加入，大提琴家何思昊於 2024 年加入。

于翔曾就讀於新英格蘭音樂學院，獲有學士、碩士學位，以及享有盛譽的藝術家文憑（Artist Diploma）。他師從 Donald Weilerstein 和 Miriam Fried，並曾擔任 Weilerstein 教授的助教。他在波士頓地區廣為人知，深受學生與樂迷的喜愛。

2026年4月10日（週五） 在 新英格蘭音樂學院喬丹音樂廳舉行的音樂會，將是上海四重奏成立40週年紀念巡演的一部分。

當晚演出曲目，預訂包括：海頓的G小調弦樂四重奏，作品74第3號《騎士》，譚盾的《風雅頌》（第一弦樂四重奏），葛什溫的《搖籃曲》，德弗札克的F大調第12弦樂四重奏，作品96《美國》。

音樂會票價為 $20 (7- 13 歲)、$40、$60。中華表演藝術基金會為14歲以上學生提供，數量有限，需事先索取的免費票，以及非學生贈送卷。6歲以下兒童請勿入場。查詳情可上中華表演藝術基金會官網：https://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/season/20260410/index.html。

麻州辦FIFA世界盃拿到7600萬元聯邦錢 撥1000萬元州錢資助地方市鎮行銷及看球派對

麻州長Maura Healey宣佈，迎接FIFA世界盃，麻州準備好了。（周菊子攝）

            （Boston Orange 周菊子麻州綜合報導）FIFA 世界盃足球賽6月13日才正式開打，麻州長奚莉（Maura Healey）25日在州警總部宣佈，已爭取到7,600萬元聯邦資金，為將在麻州福克斯堡 (Foxborough)吉列體育場(Gillette Stadium)舉行的7場比賽做好了交通、衛生等公安應變準備。

            在世界盃比賽舉行期間，吉列體育場 (Gillette Stadium)將改名為「波士頓體育場」，以因應FIFA

奚莉州長強調麻州撥款1000萬元資助地方辦看球派對。（周菊子攝）

為了讓全球觀眾知道球賽在哪裡舉行的規定。

             多個商業團體發起的「邁向2026之路（Road to 26）」國際巡迴賽，第一場巴西對法國友誼賽，將於26日下午4點上場。麻州政府把這場賽事當作迎接FIFA世界盃的公安實戰演習。

            奚莉州長在傅萊明罕（Framingham）鎮的麻州警察總局開記者會，和麻州公安廳廳長Gina Kwon，麻州警察總監Geoffrey Noble

麻州公安廳廳長Gina Kwon說明公安相關安排。（周菊子攝）

，麻州公共衛生局局長Robbie Goldstein等人召開記者會，說明麻州不但已爲預定6 月13 日至 7 月 9 日在福斯堡（Foxborough）市吉列體育場（Gillette Stadium）舉辦的7 場世界盃賽。

             麻州政府已爭取到7600萬元的聯邦撥款，其中4600萬元將用於補助世界盃的安全措施，2120萬元用於架構反制無人機設施，860萬元撥給聯邦交通管理局（FTA），用於優化比賽期間的大眾運輸。

            奚莉州長還特地指出，麻州政府還特地撥款1000萬元，資助將在17個地點舉辦的球迷慶祝活動和社區看球派對（watch party）。

            麻州政府特地以「麻州為比賽準備好了（Match-Ready Massachusetts）」為名，推出Mass.gov/WorldCup網站，幫助民眾與企業及時掌握與世界盃有關的交通管制、公共資源、以及賽事相關的最新消息。

           奚莉州長表示，麻州擁有舉辦波士頓馬拉松等大型活動的豐富經驗，還從去年夏天起，已經辦了內容包括通勤鐵路疏散及網路安全的 16 場培訓課程與 5 場大型實地演習。麻州也特別制定了以倖存者為中心的「人口販運防範計畫」，加強第一線人員的辨識販運人口訓練。公共衛生局（DPH）將啟動強化版數據共享與疾病監測系統，並提供高溫預警指南，確保遊客與居民健康。

          3月26日在吉列體育場的「Road to 26巴西和法國對決友誼賽，和一般的比賽時間不同，將在下午4點開始舉行。麻州州警預估道路將十分擁擠，建議人們避開1號公路，預留額外的交通時間，並隨時留意周遭環境，發現可疑狀況請立即撥打 911。體育場周邊嚴格禁止操作無人機。

          奚莉州長特地指出，為了讓所有州民都能享受到世界盃來到麻州比賽的快樂，州政府已撥款1000萬元資助看球派對，粉絲節等相關慶祝活動。

         根據州政府資料，這1000萬元來自2025 財政年度補充預算中的體育與娛樂活動基金（Sports and Entertainment Events Fund），由麻州經濟發展廳麾下的 麻州旅遊局（MOTT） 負責審核與發放，專用於補助和 2026 世界盃相關的社區慶祝活動、觀賽派對、行銷推廣及現場安全規劃。

          麻州政府批准的補助專案有17 個，但因為部分獲得撥款者是區域性組織（如旅遊局或足球協會），實際受益的社區多達 25 個。

         獲得補助的11個市鎮，6個區域性非營利組織。其中已公佈獲得補助金額及活動計劃名稱的有雀喜市（Chelsea）175,000元的Fiesta Fútbol '26，地鐵西區旅遊局（MetroWest）120,000元，要在富蘭克林吉馬柏洛夫開闢粉絲區。

         另外有伍斯特市（Worcester）要辦9場大型看球派對，麻州青少年足球協會要在10個城市舉辦青年足球節，波士頓市要在各鄰里舉辦活動。

         其他獲補助的機構有波士頓足球2026，遇見波士頓（MeetBoston），美國海地商會，羅爾（Lowell）拉丁中心，劍橋市，布洛克頓（Brockton），埃佛瑞市（Everett），格林菲爾德市(Greenfield)，伯靈頓鎮（Burlington），勒星頓鎮(Lexington)，衛茅斯鎮（Weymouth）等。

 

Governor Healey Details Public Safety and Public Health Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts 

 
Preparations include emergency planning, training and exercises with local, state, and federal partners 

State launches Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub for World Cup information and resources at Mass.gov/WorldCup 

FRAMINGHAM – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today detailed Massachusetts’ extensive public safety and public health preparations underway ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including coordination across more than 70 agencies and the securing of nearly $76 million in federal funding to support safety, security, emergency and transportation planning efforts.  

With seven matches set to take place in Massachusetts between June 13 and July 9, 2026, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is leading a whole-of-government effort to ensure the tournament is safe, secure and well-coordinated for residents and participating teams. State officials are working in close partnership with federal, local, regional and private sector partners to plan for all aspects of the event, from transportation and crowd management to cybersecurity, public health, and emergency response.  

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is also launching the Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub where residents and businesses can access information and resources related to the FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts. The hub is available at Mass.gov/WorldCup. 

“The scale of this event requires preparation at every level, and Massachusetts is putting in the work to make sure we are ready,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We are no strangers to hosting major events like the Boston Marathon and the Army Navy game, and we’re building on that experience by bringing together more than 70 agencies, securing $76 million in federal funding, and coordinating closely with partners across government to plan for every scenario. Residents and visitors alike can be confident that we are prepared to host a safe, secure and successful World Cup.”  

“This is a true whole-of-government effort, built on strong coordination and collaboration,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Public safety professionals, local leaders and partners across the region are working every day to make sure Massachusetts is ready to host this global event safely.” 

The preparations, by the numbers: 

• 70+ agencies participating in statewide public safety planning and coordination efforts 
• 14 specialized planning groups developing operational annexes and mission-specific plans for the World Cup Emergency Operations Plan 
• 2 Executive Steering Groups providing senior-level coordination on public safety and public health/ medical services across federal, state, local and private partners 
• 351 Massachusetts local emergency management directors have received briefings on anticipated statewide impacts, with additional briefings planned as tournament time approaches 
• 16+ training classes and seminars conducted since last summer for first responders, emergency managers, local officials and federal partners 
• 5 major exercises conducted or supported to rehearse emergency scenarios and operational coordination 
• Nearly $76 million in federal funding secured, including more than $46 million awarded through the FIFA World Cup Security Grant Program, $21.2 million through the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program, and $8.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration 
• $10 million in state supplemental funding appropriated for costs related to the World Cup matches 
• 7 matches scheduled in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium (designated “Boston Stadium” during the tournament) between June 13 and July 9 

The planning effort is being coordinated through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the Massachusetts State Police, and the FIFA World Cup Boston26 Host Committee. 

To support this unprecedented planning effort, Massachusetts has secured nearly $76 million in federal funding for World Cup security and preparedness, including more than $46 million through FEMA’s FIFA World Cup Security Grant Program and an additional $21.2 million through the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program. The funding is helping state and local partners strengthen staffing, training, equipment, planning and operational coordination for matches and related events across Massachusetts. Massachusetts has also been awarded $8.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration for public transportation. 

The state has also committed $10 million in supplemental funding to support costs associated with hosting World Cup matches in Massachusetts. Earlier this week, Governor Healey awarded $10 million in grants to 17 recipients through the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program to support fan celebrations and community watch party events across Massachusetts celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

Public Safety Preparations 

MEMA has worked with Boston26 to establish a Public Safety and Security Planning Governance Framework, which defines roles, responsibilities and coordination structures across the many public and private organizations involved in tournament operations. 

At the center of this framework is an Executive Steering Group composed of senior leaders from federal, state, local and private sector partners who have decision-making authority for planning and operations. Supporting this effort is a multi-agency Joint Planning Team, which is developing the FIFA World Cup Boston26 Emergency Operations Plan. Fourteen mission-specific planning groups provide subject-matter expertise and are responsible for developing detailed operational plans covering areas such as transportation, public health, cybersecurity, crowd management and emergency response. 

Massachusetts and its partners are also advancing a coordinated Human Trafficking Preparedness Plan to address the unique risks of sex and labor trafficking associated with the tournament. This trauma-informed, survivor-centered effort strengthens prevention, frontline training, coordinated response, public awareness, and access to victim services through collaboration among state and local agencies, law enforcement, public health partners and community organizations. 

Since summer 2025, MEMA has conducted more than 15 training sessions to strengthen readiness for a large-scale, multi-week international event. Training topics have included crowd management, venue evacuation, and large-event security planning. 

The state has also completed five major preparedness exercises, including an MBTA Commuter Rail evacuation drill, a host-cities cybersecurity tabletop exercise with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and an Executive Decision Group tabletop exercise designed to test senior-level coordination during complex scenarios. Additional training and exercises are scheduled for this spring. 

“Preparing for an event like the World Cup takes a tremendous amount of coordination, and I’m grateful to the public safety professionals, emergency managers, local leaders and partner agencies who have been at the table doing this work together,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina Kwon. “Their collaboration and commitment have been critical from the start, and that work will help ensure Massachusetts is ready to host a safe and successful tournament.” 

“As the Commonwealth’s designated emergency coordination agency, MEMA plays a central role in comprehensive large-event planning and complex multi-agency coordination,” said MEMA Director Dawn Brantley. “This work involves detailed preparedness efforts across all phases of an event, including planning, resource coordination, operational readiness, and real-time response. By bringing together state, local, federal, and private-sector partners, Massachusetts is well positioned to anticipate, manage, and respond to challenges that may arise with an event of the scale and complexity of the World Cup.”  

“Every member of the Massachusetts State Police embraces the enormous responsibility of this moment to ensure the safety of the Word Cup and all of the Commonwealth’s large events this year,” said State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble. “We do so guided by the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration who understands the complexity of this work and has delivered critical resources to state and local officials preparing for this moment. With confidence in our partnerships and the public’s cooperation, we stand ready to welcome the world to Massachusetts.” 

Public Health Preparations 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been engaged in extensive planning and coordination to protect public health during the World Cup. With both prevention and readiness in mind, DPH is prepared to handle a wide range of potential health and safety challenges, such as illnesses, unexpected events or emergencies, and weather-related hazards. 

“Our goal is to promote and maintain a healthy environment so that everyone who comes here for the World Cup or who lives in the Commonwealth can enjoy the festivities comfortably and safely,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. “Our close collaboration with a variety of partners — from Boston 26 to health care providers and emergency services to local health departments — positions us to do just that.” 

With both prevention and readiness in mind, DPH is prepared to handle a wide range of potential health and safety challenges. 

DPH is leveraging its robust incident command capabilities, enhanced data-sharing and disease surveillance systems, and refined public health protocols, environmental health strategies, and medical surge planning. DPH will also provide resources — including the Unhealthy Heat Forecast and related guidance — that will help everyone attending and participating in the World Cup celebrations understand how to stay healthy and how to access medical care while in Massachusetts. 

Interstate and International Collaboration 

In addition to matches in Foxborough, the World Cup will include an official Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza and team base camps in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, requiring coordinated planning across the broader region. Rhode Island public safety and emergency management leaders are among the local, state and federal partners who come together for monthly Public Safety Task Force meetings in Massachusetts, while representatives from MEMA and B26 have participated in and provided briefings for safety and security meetings coordinated by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency. 

Massachusetts officials are also coordinating nationally with other host states and cities. Earlier this year, public safety leaders attended a World Cup security summit at U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs alongside representatives from the other U.S. host cities. MEMA leadership is also leading a World Cup 2026 Task Force within the National Emergency Management Association focused on complex emergency management issues associated with the tournament. 

The World Cup is among several global events, including Sail Boston and the 250th anniversary of the United States, that will take place in Massachusetts this summer. As such, foreign consulates and stakeholders have also been engaged in this planning process. 

Thursday’s Friendly Match 

Officials are also encouraging fans attending Thursday’s match to plan ahead and take simple steps to support a safe and enjoyable event. Drones are strictly prohibited in and around Gillette Stadium, and attendees should review the Stadium’s entry policies before arriving, allow extra time for travel, follow directions from stadium staff and public safety personnel, and stay aware of their surroundings. Anyone who sees suspicious activity should report it immediately to 9-1-1 or onsite authorities. 

To ensure a safe and smooth event experience, access to the stadium on match day is limited to individuals with a valid ticket. It is strongly encouraged that only ticket holders make their way to the stadium on Thursday.