波士頓市長吳弭回顧市府基礎服務成就

MAYOR MICHELLE WU CELEBRATES ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN BASIC CITY SERVICES

Improvements included the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA compliant ramps, citywide street lighting upgrades, bolstering 311, and implementing the Boston Rodent Action Plan across neighborhoods

BOSTON - Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu yesterday recapped a historic year for the City of Boston’s basic city services across neighborhoods to improve quality of life for residents. She shared that the City has completed 50 miles of street resurfacing during the 2025 construction season - setting a new record for annual roadway improvements. In addition to the record-setting street resurfacing, the City rebuilt nearly 37,000 feet of new sidewalk, reconstructed a record 1,723 ADA compliant ramps, filled more than 4,000 potholes, and upgraded over 2,278 lighting fixtures. Mayor Wu also highlighted the efforts of Boston 311, the City’s Constituent Service Center and the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) to ensure Boston residents are connected to resources and neighborhoods are safe, clean and healthy for all.   “Investing in Boston’s basic city services is critical to address the issues that most affect Boston residents’ daily lives. This year, we made historic strides in improving the wide range of services needed to serve our residents, from street resurfacing to lighting upgrades to accessible ramps,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026.” “This year’s resurfacing and reconstruction efforts are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Streets team,” said Interim Chief of Streets Nick Gove. “Thanks to their efforts, we’re making our city safer and easier to navigate for everyone who lives, works, and travels here.” “Our dedicated workforce has done an outstanding job delivering essential city services to Boston residents,” said Superintendent of Basic City Services Mike Brohel. “We continue to stay focused on the everyday work that keeps our city running - resurfacing streets, ensuring trash and recycling are collected on time, removing snow promptly, replacing streetlights, and keeping our roads, sidewalks, and parks clean and safe.” Before a street is scheduled for resurfacing, engineers conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the pavement condition of every block across Boston. The resurfacing budget is then prioritized for streets most in need of repair. Over the past three years, 73 percent of capital funding from the Public Works and Transportation Department budget has been dedicated to maintaining and repairing roads, sidewalks, and bridges. These investments reflect a strong commitment to ensuring Boston’s streets and sidewalks remain reliable and accessible for all users.  To address a longstanding backlog of sidewalk repair requests, the City launched six neighborhood-specific sidewalk repair contracts covering Allston-Brighton, Mattapan, Roslindale, and Mission Hill. In addition, two citywide contracts were executed to address both brick and concrete sidewalk repairs citywide. The Public Works Department (PWD) also maintains a dedicated in-house team of skilled craftsmen who provide timely brick sidewalk repairs reported through Boston 311. All resurfacing, sidewalk, and ramp improvements are designed in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring that every resident and visitor - regardless of mobility needs - can travel confidently and comfortably throughout our neighborhoods.  The Public Works Street Lighting Division also reached several major milestones this year. In addition to their daily work maintaining more than 71,000 electric streetlights and 2,800 gas lights, the team completed targeted lighting upgrades along key corridors, including Blue Hill Avenue (432 fixtures), Downtown Crossing (370 fixtures), Nubian Square (291 fixtures), American Legion Highway (194 fixtures), and River St. (133 fixtures). These improvements enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs. These upgrades represent one of the most ambitious lighting initiatives the city has undertaken in recent years. The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) Markings Team completed 42 miles of striping, installed 23 new crosswalks, and re-striped 1,694 crosswalks citywide this season. As part of the annual school zone refresh, BTD also made sign changes and upgrades to eight schools and refreshed pavement markings at 11 schools. The BTD Signal Shop updated 21 intersections this year and installed approximately 70 new, updated controllers this year to transition intersections from outdated copper wire to more reliable fiber optic cable. Signal updates consist of replacing signal bases, shafts, pedestrian crosswalk housings, and signal housings. Controllers are the equipment used within signal “cabinets” to control the signal timing. Residents and business owners can learn more about the resurfacing process, what to expect when crews are working in their neighborhood, and check if their streets are scheduled for resurfacing by visiting the City of Boston Resurfacing webpage. The site also features a GIS map to help pinpoint the specific streets and work locations.  Boston 311 picked up more than 260,000 calls with an average hold time of 14 seconds. 311’s service level percentage stands at 95% which puts Boston 15% above the industry standard. Across City departments, 311 connected more than 6,000 calls to interpreters, assisting residents in 17 different languages.  “Boston 311 is the nervous system of basic city services. Our call takers work around the clock year-round to respond to constituents' needs,” said Irgi Budo, Director of Boston 311. “Our team is excited about our new CRM system’s latest advancements. This advanced technology will help our call takers gather information faster to support more residents when they call.” This year, the City continued to address and reduce the rodent population with the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP), a coordinated, multi-agency initiative to mitigate the rodent population in Boston and maintain an excellent quality of life for Boston residents, families, and visitors. Since January 2025, the ISD Environmental division has completed 1,785 site cleanliness inspections, conducted 750 rodent treatments, issued 694 violations, and responded to 5,957 rodent-related 311 complaints. The City has also piloted and scaled new neighborhood-specific interventions, installing 40 sewer traps in the North End and the Back Bay that exterminate rodents and provide sub-surface data, deployed over 60 Smart Box traps in Chinatown, Allston, and South Boston, and replaced over 100 trash barrels with new rodent-resistant barrels across parks citywide. This work builds on the City’s education campaign:“Out Rat Them…See Something, Squeak Something!,” which urges residents to report signs of rodent activity to 311. “I’m beyond proud of the accomplishments of our public servants over the past 12 months to address quality of life issues that our residents depend on," said Dion Irish, Chief of Operations. “This past year we achieved huge successes in removing illegal graffitti, maintaining our facilities and conducting safety inspections. 2025 was not a good year for rats, due to the amazing work of the multi-agency collaboration on the Boston Rodent Action Plan.”

雷國輝27票連任紐英崙中華公所主席 2026年1月3日新屆職員就職

紐英崙中華公所新屆職員，左起伍振中，張青梅，雷國輝，余寶愛，阮鴻燦。（周菊子攝）

                 （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）紐英崙中華公所12月9日晚的2026-2027年度職員選舉，結果一如眾人預期，雷國輝順利連任，張青梅，阮鴻燦，余寶愛，伍振中同額當選。

 

紐英崙中華公所2026-2027年度職員選舉開票結果。（周菊子攝）

                   中華公所將於2026年1月3日中午舉辦新屆職員就職典禮。

                  這場選舉總共46人有權投票，其中5人為職員，41人為董事，也就是僑團出席中華公所代表。

                  當晚有5名董事未出席，分別為王氏青年會的Sokthea Phay，至德三德公所周樹昂，華人經濟發展協會周萬欽，昭倫公所謝如鍵，余風采堂余立昌。

                  41票的選舉投票結果為，主席一職，雷國輝27票，鄭慧民13票，雷國輝當選。

                  其餘4個職位，各只有1人參選，全部同額當選。職位，參選者及得票數，依序為中文書記張青梅25票，英文書記阮鴻燦24票，財政余寶愛26票，核數伍振中26票。

                  12月9日當天，中華公所中文書記翁宇才為當然召集人的選舉小組9名成員，除了紐英崙至孝親親公所主席陳秀珍因夫婿雷國輝為候選人，鄭慧民本人為參選者，有利益衝突，不宜參與本次選務之外，其餘的陳建立，蔡倩婷，關麗莎，梁添光，李奇舜，謝中之和翁宇才等共7人分工合作，在早上9點至下午6點之間，輪流駐守中華公所，等候董事們出席投票。

                  開票時，由翁宇才開票，陳建立唱票，梁添光監票，蔡倩婷記票，關麗莎把票數寫在黑板上，方便開票現場出席者查看投票情況。謝中之，李奇舜也在一旁監票。

                  開票結束後，有董事質疑怎麼多出一張空白票，或因發言者及回應者的聲音及語氣略顯激動，現場一度出現爭執情況，由於蓋有印章的選票和數算記錄的票數一致，記票的蔡倩婷最後確認選舉結果。 （更新版）

波士頓市長吳弭聖誕列車12/7 進華埠 十餘州市議員、官員送祝福

波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu)抱著女兒Mira，祝波士頓華埠居民聖誕快樂。（周菊子攝）

            (Boston Orange周菊子波士頓綜合報導)波士頓市長的聖誕列車，12月6、7兩日跑遍全市16個地點。7日下午3點來到波士頓華埠菲利普廣場，在波士頓華商會為民眾準備了咖啡，瓶裝茶，麵包，甜甜圈等點心中，點亮華埠的2025年聖誕樹。

麻州眾議會財政委員會主席Aaron Michlewitz每年聖誕都來向華埠送祝福。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市議員有 Ed Flynn(右ㄧ），Erin Murphy(左二），Julia Mejia出席。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市長吳弭（Ｍichelle Wu）的聖誕列車，載了許多市府官員和民代。有些政要則是自己趕來。出現在活動現場的有麻州眾議會財政委員會主席麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz），波士頓市議員愛德華費連（Ed Flynn），Erin Murphy，Julia Mejia，以及市長的夥伴策略顧問陳綽敏，波士頓市府的計劃長沈其樂（Kairo Shen），房屋長Sheila Dillon，警察局局長Michael Cox，波士頓警察局社區參與總監陳孔恩，波士頓消防局局長Paul F. Burke，波士頓消防局副局長黃瑞瑜，急救服務長James Hooley，老人局局長Emily Shea等人。

波士頓華埠商會會長陳仕維，副會長黃展堂，陳文珊，財政余麗媖，中文書記翁偉健，英文書記陳黛嫦，以及譚達兒，伍偉業，湯瑞雲，陳李佩，雷國輝等幹部，分工合作，在夏利臣街（Harrison）菲利普廣場紮起帳篷，擺攤抬出各種麵包、點心，茶水，在現場發放。

華埠聖誕樹放在菲利普廣場上。（周菊子攝）

         美國退伍軍人會波士頓華埠328分會這天也由會長Ginei Boland和主力會員，包括司徒文信，黃國麟，李錦棠，司徒焯榮等人趕到現場，晤見市議員及波士頓市府長官，為他們在華埠牌樓陳毓禮公園內建華裔退伍軍人紀念碑尋求支持。

波士頓是聖誕列車開到華埠，由華商會負責承辦。（周菊子攝）

吳弭市長抱著還不滿一歲的女兒Mira，在聖誕列車上致詞，表示她很高興能夠巡迴全市，和民眾一起慶祝聖誕，尤其是今年，她希望能確保每個人都能感受到假日歡欣。她逐一介紹了跟著聖誕列車來到華埠的議員和市府官員們，包括社區安全主任和社區參與長，感謝他們這一年365天的為人民服務，確保街道乾淨、安全。

她也感謝了支持聖誕列車華埠站的商家們，包括波士頓華商會，80 烘培店，雙樹酒店，鄧肯甜甜圈，家和超市等，以及昆士小學的小朋友們。

在議員們一一致詞後，吳弭市長邀聖誕老人和小朋友一起點亮了華埠的聖誕樹。

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn，Erin Murphy，波士頓警察局局長Michael Cox，社區參與總監
陳孔恩，和麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz，前左四）等人合影。（周菊子攝）

            12月7日這天，波士頓華埠內不但有美國退伍軍人會華埠328分會在華埠牌樓旁，為年度募捐兒童玩具活動最後一天站崗，還有余風采堂舉行就職典禮，梅氏公所，波士頓洪門致公堂，波士頓安良工商會，波士頓華埠社區議辦理年度職員改選，就連紐英崙伍胥山公所和紐英崙至孝篤親公所也都安排有宗親聚會吃湯圓活動，華埠社區內熱鬧十分。

波士頓市議員Erin Murphy（前中）和美國退伍軍人會波士頓華埠328分會晤談。
（周菊子攝）

波士頓計劃長沈其樂也跟著聖誕列車來到華埠。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝（右起）招呼波士頓市老人局局長Emily Shea，
波士頓房屋長Sheila Ｄillon，以及麻州眾議員麥家威(Aaron Michlewitz)。（周菊子攝） 

波士頓警察局局長Michael Cox(右）和波士頓消防局局長Paul Burke（左）。（周菊子攝）

波士頓消防局副局長黃瑞瑜（中）也來到了現場。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市長的夥伴策略顧問陳綽敏（右）。（周菊子攝）

波士頓警察局社區參與總監陳孔恩也是紐英崙至孝賭親公所主席。（周菊子攝）

波士頓亞裔青年會（YES)的年輕人經游成康（左二）引介，
和麻州眾議員Aaron Michlewitz合影。（周菊子攝）

波士頓亞裔餐飲協會共會長鄺炎彬找到機會和波士頓市長吳弭合影。（周菊子攝）

波士頓華商會的翁偉建（中）和同伴一起派發麵包。（周菊子攝）

現場有不下100人。（周菊子攝）

聖誕列車還把雪人，麋鹿帶來了。（周菊子攝）

今年的波士頓市府聖誕列車還為每個和聖誕老人合影的小朋友準備了禮物。（周菊子攝）

小朋友都可以上聖誕列車和聖誕老人合影。（周菊子攝）

現場人頭湧湧。（周菊子攝）

除了古色古香的聖誕列車外，還有一輛頗為現代的聖誕車載送官員們到不同社區。
（周菊子攝）

Employers After State’s First Confirmed Silicosis Case in Stone Countertop Industry

Employers After State’s First Confirmed Silicosis Case in Stone Countertop Industry

 

Silicosis is an incurable and potentially fatal, but preventable, lung disease associated with working in the stone countertop industry

 

BOSTON (December 9, 2025) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today issued a safety alert urging employers in the stone countertop fabrication industry to protect workers from silica dust exposure, following the first confirmed case of silicosis among this workforce in Massachusetts.

 

Silicosis is a preventable, yet incurable and progressive lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica, which is found naturally in granite and other stones. The state’s first confirmed case associated with occupational exposure in this industry was recently diagnosed in a Hispanic man in his 40s who, for the past 14 years, worked for stone countertop fabrication and installation companies in Massachusetts.

 

Processes like cutting, polishing, or grinding stone can generate silica dust, which can cause silicosis if breathed into the lungs. Historically, silicosis was associated with mining and construction, but in recent years, the disease has become more prevalent among stone fabrication workers due to the rise in popularity of countertops made from engineered stone (also known as quartz or artificial stone), which contains significantly more silica than other types of stone – over 90 percent compared to less than 45 percent in granite.

 

While this is the state’s first confirmed case of silicosis among this workforce, the growing number of cases recently reported in other states and countries linked to this industry suggests that additional, unconfirmed cases could exist in Massachusetts.

 

There is a long latency period between silica exposure and the development of silicosis. Silicosis is an often disabling and sometimes fatal disease that is characterized by scarring of the lungs. Early symptoms include an irritating cough, mucus, and shortness of breath. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty breathing and can experience fatigue, chest pain, leg swelling, and blueish lips. Silicosis increases the risk for other lung diseases, such as lung cancer and tuberculosis.

 

Most engineered stone workers with silicosis in the U.S. were exposed to silica at their jobs for over ten years, although some were exposed for less time. There is no cure for silicosis, but exposure to silica dust can be minimized through proper workplace controls.

 

“Silicosis is a devastating, life-altering disease – and one that is also absolutely preventable,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. “Massachusetts employers in industries where workers are exposed to silica dust have a responsibility to protect their workforce, including from harmful airborne dust. No worker should have to suffer from a chronic and insidious lung disease or possibly die because of a preventable exposure at work.”

 

“The confirmation of this case in Massachusetts is a tragic reminder that silicosis is not just a distant threat – it is here, and it is seriously impacting the health of workers in Massachusetts,” said Emily H. Sparer-Fine, Director of DPH’s Occupational Health Surveillance Program. “Beyond the critical role employers play, everyone involved in the supply chain – from consumers and designers to contractors – can help reduce the danger by opting for materials that contain less silica and pose fewer health hazards.”

 

Most cases of silicosis are work-related – it is very rare for silicosis to occur outside of workplace exposure. The first reported case of silicosis in the U.S. associated with exposure to silica dust from engineering stone was identified in Texas in 2014. Since then, other states have reported hundreds of cases, and dozens of deaths, particularly in California. Cases have also been reported globally, with Australia going as far as banning the use and manufacture of engineered stone last year.

 

In the U.S., most engineered stone workers with silicosis are relatively young, male, and Hispanic/Latino. This largely reflects the demographic composition of this industry’s workforce. In 2023, over half of workers in this industry were under 45 years old, nearly three-quarters were men, and more than 1 in 3 were Hispanic/Latino, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

 

Workers in other industries, such as construction and masonry, might also be at risk of exposure to silica dust when working with silica-containing construction materials, such as sand, stone, concrete, brick, or mortar.

 

By issuing this safety alert, DPH’s Occupational Health Surveillance Program is sounding the alarm to raise awareness among employers in Massachusetts about the hazards of silica and how to protect their workers’ health and safety. The program has also issued a hazard alert for countertop industry workers in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with information about silica dust, silicosis, and employees’ rights to a safe workplace. Preventing this disease is dependent on employers putting effective workplace controls in place.

 

In 2016, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated relevant rules to help keep stone countertop fabrication workers safer – for example, by requiring ventilation and other methods to limit exposure to respirable silica dust.

 

Other key workplace controls recommendations:

 

· Use effective dust control methods, such as wet cutting or proper dust collection systems.

· Make sure fabrication work takes place in well-ventilated areas.

· Follow housekeeping practices that minimize dust in the air, such as wet sweeping or using a HEPA-filtered vacuum (instead of dry sweeping).

· Periodically assess the levels of silica dust in the workplace.

· Enroll workers in a medical surveillance program that includes periodic exams by a qualified health care provider.

· Develop and implement a written exposure control plan.

· Train employees in their preferred languages on the health effects associated with silica dust and related control methods as part of a hazard communication program.

· Provide workers with appropriate respirators based on the task and ensure they are used correctly with an accompanying respiratory protection program.

 

Employers are also encouraged to utilize the state’s Department of Labor Standards’ On-Site Consultation Program, a free and confidential service designed to help them recognize and control possible safety and health hazards at their worksites and establish and improve safety and health programs. The goal of the service is to prevent injuries and illnesses that are the result of hazardous workplace conditions and practices. 

 

Health care providers also play an important role in active surveillance of silicosis by being vigilant about asking their adult patients about their work, particularly if they have respiratory symptoms. Because symptoms can take years to appear, silicosis diagnosis is often delayed. Early diagnosis and timely intervention can help slow down the progression of the disease.  Silicosis is a reportable condition in Massachusetts, and providers are mandated to report suspected cases to DPH.

 

Between the long latency period before symptoms show and the current demand for engineered stone products, additional cases of engineered stone-associated silicosis are, unfortunately, expected to emerge in the future. This is a growing occupational health concern that emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts among public health, health care providers, employers, and regulatory agencies to prevent further cases and protect worker health.

Governor Healey Demands That Congressional Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Credits to Prevent Huge Spikes in Health Care Costs

 Governor Healey Demands That Congressional Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Credits to Prevent Huge Spikes in Health Care Costs  

Governor Healey, Health Connector launch online portal to help people navigate health care options in face of ACA cost increases 

 

Without action, 328,000+ Massachusetts residents will see their premiums rise up to $25,000 next year 

  

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is demanding that Congressional Republicans vote to extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act to prevent health care costs for millions of Americans from skyrocketing. The United States Senate is expected to vote on Thursday. Governor Healey and the Massachusetts Health Connector also announced a new online portal at mahealthconnector.org/updates to help Massachusetts residents navigate these federal changes to their health insurance. 

 

Earlier this year, President Trump and Congressional Republicans let these tax credits that 22 million Americans rely on to afford their health insurance expire. As a result, premiums will drastically increase next year, including for the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents who get their insurance through the Health Connector. The average premium on the Marketplace will jump $1,300 annually, with tens of thousands of enrollees losing all subsidy. Some will see premiums increase as much as $10,000 or $25,000 next year as a result. In total, $425 million is being taken away and put back on Massachusetts consumers to pay. 

 

“From the moment he took office, President Trump has been making costs go up for the American people – from his tariffs to cutting SNAP to taking away heating assistance. Now, millions of Americans will see their health care costs skyrocket because he let the tax credits that people rely on to afford their insurance expire,” said Governor Healey. “These are our small business owners, self-employed people, middle-class families and single parents. Women with breast cancer will lose access to treatment. People with heart disease won’t get the care they desperately need. Children won’t get the medicine they need for asthma. No one can afford this. We need President Trump and Congressional Republicans to do their jobs and vote to lower people’s health costs on Thursday.” 

 

The Health Connector’s new web portal makes it easier for residents to access cost information about health coverage options. It features a ‘Get an Estimate’ tool that makes it easy for people to see what plans and premiums may be available to them. The tool is anonymous, takes just a few minutes to complete and gives users a fast snapshot of available options, while providing flexibility to adjust information and see other potential results. People who need help finding their most affordable coverage option can find free, in-person assistance from a Navigator by searching for local help on the Health Connector website (mahealthconnector.org/navigators), and can also call Health Connector Customer Service at 1-877-MA-ENROLL Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

 

“Our enrollees and new applicants need information and a clear picture of what they are facing next year. The Get an Estimate tool is easy to use and provides details on available plans and premium prices that people need now,” said Audrey Morse Gasteier, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Connector. “Taking a few minutes to use the tool is worth it for enrollees and new applicants to make sure they understand their options for next year.” 

 

The Health Connector’s Open Enrollment period started on November 1 and runs through January 23, 2026. The deadline for coverage to start the New Year is December 23. There are more than 376,000 people in Health Connector coverage, including more than 328,000 people who get help paying for their health insurance through Premium Tax Credits.  

 

The Senate vote on extending the tax credits is expected on Thursday. On Wednesday, Gasteier is scheduled to participate in a Senate hearing titled “The Cost of Inaction: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits”. The hearing on the eve of the vote will highlight the benefits of the tax credits and detail the harm to families and the health care system of not extending them past 2025.  

紐英崙余風采堂吃湯圓慶祝主席余雅倫、余立昌新屆幹部就任

紐英崙余風采堂元老余超群（右起）監交印信，余雅倫接任正主席，
余立昌轉任副主席。（周菊子攝）

             (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)紐英崙余風采堂數十名宗親12月7日團聚吃湯圓，邀得波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝等嘉賓出席，見證新屆職員就職，恭喜余雅倫、余立昌連任主席，帶領余氏延續傳承。

這天的就職典禮由顧問余宗濤擔任司儀，余氏元老余超群主持就任儀式。2名連任主席及嘉賓一一致詞。

紐英崙余風采堂宗親合影。（周菊子攝）

今年40多歲的余雅倫，目前在約翰漢考克壽險公司的資訊科技領域工作。他受曾任主席的父親余景新影響，從小參與公所活動，但2021年起才積極加入服務行列，並於2023年當選為副主席，今年升任正主席。他謙虛表示，接任後希望宗親多幫忙，支持。會後他透露，今後的工作重點是籌辦郊遊等更吸引年輕人的活動，以為余風采堂的傳承奠定更堅實基礎。

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富（右起）代表僑委會委員長徐佳青頒發當選賀狀，
給紐英崙余風采堂主席余雅倫，余立昌。（周菊子攝）

上屆擔任正主席的余立昌接著發言。他先感謝中華公所主席雷國輝和波士頓僑教中心主任出席，笑說“光陰似箭”，今年是他的第4年，「好快玩完」，引發現場一陣爆笑，接著他的話說「有排」。

余立昌說，就像余雅倫是名「靚仔」，公所希望在這名年輕人的帶領下，有更多年輕人參與，有更多鄉親一起提升公所服務，讓會務蒸蒸日上。

新屆職員就職典禮由余宗濤（左三）擔任司儀。（周菊子攝）

中華公所主席雷國輝指出，就像中華公所有135年歷史般，紐英崙余風采堂也是個有將近百年歷史的宗親公所，感謝余氏這麼多年來和中華公所的合作。

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富先以國語說了一句各位朋友，接著用廣東話致詞。他代表僑委會委員長徐佳青，波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏恭喜余風采堂新屆職員就任。祝福余氏會務昌隆，座中眾人身體健康，萬事如意。他還代表徐佳青委員長頒發賀狀給2名主席。

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝指余楓采堂也是歷史悠久的宗親會。（周菊子攝）

擔任幹事，曾任主席的余寶愛，接著介紹新屆幹部，並請宗親們享用湯頭濃，材料豐碩的年度湯圓宴。

紐英崙余風采堂的2026職員，除前述2名主席外，其他為中文書記美玲，逸文，英文書記紹強、錫榮，財政美媚、潔芳，核數宗濤夫人，康樂瑞蘭，樓業主任宗濤，交際佩英，厚利夫人，出席中華代表立昌、積堯，婦女組主任艷玲、艷清，婦女組書記寶玉。以及經由指定出任法律顧問余文博及余達明，幹事寶愛，網站主任藹欣。

中華公所主席雷國輝（左起）特地介紹波士頓僑教中心主任高家富的
新助理林建璋。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙余風采堂幹事余寶愛（左三）介紹出席中華公所代表余積堯。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙余風采堂幹事余寶愛（左三）介紹交際余佩英（右一立者）。（周菊子攝）

余定邦（左一立者）曾任主席。（周菊子攝）

網站主任余藹欣是年輕一輩宗親。（周菊子攝）

婦女部主任余梅艷玲（右一）為宗親服務乘湯圓。（周菊子攝）