200高中生暑期打工淺嚐道富集團金融味

波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin Walsh）昨（七）日在道富集團位於南波士頓的新大樓，勉勵約兩百名高中生暑期工，要把握機會，累積經驗，別讓任何障礙限制自己的未來發展，前途掌握在各人自己手中。

            波士頓私營企業協會（Boston Private Industry Council）和道富集團合作，為期八週的高中生暑期工項目，昨（七）日舉行期中慶祝。

            波士頓市長馬丁華殊應邀出席，侃談個人成長過程，勉勵在座高中生，指人生在世，難免遭遇挫折，障礙，只要抱著寬心，擁有夢想（理想），肯努力追求，終會有日成功。

            馬丁華殊還興致盎然的和學生們對答，坦率回答有關最低工資，現年幾歲，當年在學校修讀什麼科系，有沒想過競選總統等問題。

            馬丁華殊指出，麻州政府最近才修法通過提高最低薪資，不過他認為提高的額度，要等到2017年才每小時十一元，連現在的生活工資都比那數額高，關心最低工資，還不如關心教育，培養工作技能。他相信在座的高中生們好好學習的話，將來都不會面對最低工資的問題。他也相信，如果麻州持續改革，終有一日最低工資到底多少，根本沒關係。

            在回答幾歲時，馬丁華殊要學生們猜，有人猜三十幾歲，最多的猜四十三歲。馬丁華殊先高興的開玩笑說，如果“你”現在畢業，馬上就有工作，然後才說，自己以四十七歲。

            在回答自己當年讀大學時主修什麼時，馬丁華殊先回答自己當年是修社會科學的，繼而有如當爸爸般，認真叮囑在座高中生們，不論主修什麼科目，一定要選個副修科目，增加自己的知識範圍，尤其是要找機會實習，增加自己的經驗，將來踏進社會，就會覺得路寬廣很多。

            談到會不會選總統時，馬丁華殊開心的笑說，他才上任波士頓市長八個月，他實在還沒想過將來要做什麼。當然他不會現在就把話說絕的表示自已將來不會競選聯邦議員或總統，但他現在最專注的是波士頓市。

            波士頓私營企業協會（Boston Private Industry Council）執行長蘇利文（Neil Sullivan）會後在回答本報提問時指出，該會共有派駐各個學校的職業輔導員十八人，和道富集團，波士頓市政府合作暑期工項目，已不下廿，三十年。今年從波士頓拉丁學校（Boston Latin School)，查理士城高中，昆士高中(Quincy Upper School)，Jeremiah Burke高中，東波士頓高中，西洛士百利學校（West Roxbury Academy)，Horace Mann 聾啞學校，Cristo Rey學校等七，八所學校選送189名學生進道富集團實習，分派至各部門，由承諾擔任義工的道富在職人員教導，不但能學習，還能獲得至少每小時九點五元的薪資。

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            波士頓市長馬丁華殊對學生很坦率。（菊子攝）

            昆士高中在鄭燕輔導下，有大約廿人獲選入道富集團實習。圖中學生為Mandy Chen，Ｍeng Zhong， Kevin Doong，Derek Chen，Ken Ma等人。（菊子攝）

            波士頓私營企業協會（Boston Private Industry Council）執行長蘇利文（左），波士頓拉丁學校學生George Huynh，職業輔導員Rose Delorme。（菊子攝）

夏利臣街213號翻修案 8/19再辦公聽會

波士頓華埠夏利臣街213號新業主翻修樓宇掀起的“社區保護可負擔住宅”議題，塵埃未落，得等八月十九日上午十一點，波士頓市府舉行公聽會後，才知道結果如何。

波士頓華埠夏利臣街213號事件，原本很單純的只是投資者購買房地產，向市政府申請牌照，打算翻修後出租，以收回投資成本，賺取利潤的行動。

消息來源透露，舊業主出售給新業主時，本有中止所有租約，交出一棟空樓給新業主裝修的協議。舊樓有三層，租戶收到舊業主通知後，各自另覓租處。其中兩戶陸續搬了出去，但第三戶人家收入低，屋主行動不便，遍尋不著負擔得起的新住處，向華人前進會求助，引發華人前進會呼籲新業主在翻修，擴建的樓宇中，保留一戶為可負擔住宅的要求。

由於波士頓市有申請施工牌照或營業許可，得上社區議會陳情的慣例，夏利臣街213號新業主早前不但和該一地址的鄰居開會，還出席了華埠治安委員會（Safety meeting），華埠社區議會（CNC）等會議，波士頓市重建局董事會公聽會等多個會議。

八月六日晚，夏利臣街213號新業主家人Jim Chen出席在昆士小學飯堂舉行的華埠居民會月會，向社區大眾報告他家的翻修計劃，希望社區支持他們申請施工許可。

Jim Chen表示，他們原本計劃建成五層樓高，現在降為四層，每層各約三到四百平方英尺，有臥室，書房，廁所等。他們還會翻新外牆，更換窗戶，並購買了價值三百萬元的保險，鄰居們不需擔心施工可能造成的屋頂，牆壁出現裂縫。

八月十九日，波市府將再次舉辦公聽會，之後有廿一天的民眾發表意見時間。如果工程順利，四個月就可竣工。

華人前進會員工陳玉珍當晚報告，八月十六日（週六）中午十二點至晚上六點，有一個家居護理工人交流日活動，有免費的健康檢查等。民眾有興趣參加，可洽該會余小姐617-357-4499。

華埠居民會主席當晚在會後討論，決定今年的華埠居民會中秋節慶祝會放在八月廿九日舉行。

今年的中秋節正日，落在陽曆九月八日。

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            華人前進會員工陳玉珍（中）鼓勵社區大眾參加家居護理工人交流日活動。後為華埠居民會共同主席余仕昂（左），梅陳月嫦（右）。

Funk Summit Dance Party at Boston City Hall Plaze tonight 8/8

The Mayor’s Office of Arts + Culture presents The Funk Summit Dance Party: Cultures of Soul and Soulelujah! on City Hall Plaza with DJs Deano and Ty Jesso

BOSTON - The Mayor's Office of Arts + Culture brings the Funk Summit Dance Party with soul, funk, and R&B to City Hall Plaza on Friday, August 8th, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free, all-ages, and presented in partnership with the Together Festival (http://togetherboston.com).  

The Funk Summit Dance Party will feature the sounds of the 60s, including the music of James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5. The dance party will feature DJ Ty Jesso (https://www.facebook.com/soulelujah) and DJ Deano (https://www.facebook.com/culturesofsoul).

DJ Ty Jesso is from Providence and has been spinning old school soul, R&B, funk, oldies, and boogaloo nationally and internationally since the 80s. In addition to Jesso’s weekly Soulelujah! night at Zuzu, he has DJed in New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, and London. The Improper Bostonian named Soulelujah!, held at Zuzu at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, Boston’s best dance night for 2014.

DJ Deano has been collecting vintage records for over a decade. In 2008 he started DJing for Viva Radio and created the Cultures of Soul (http://www.culturesofsoul.com) Radio Show, which features eclectic vintage music for the dance floor from across the globe. His own record label, Cultures of Soul Records, has since been releasing rare but danceable vintage records. Deano is a recurring guest at Soulelujah! and has DJed in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and London.

Free dance lessons will also be given at the party. Food trucks and vendors will be available on City Hall Plaza.

City Hall Plaza is accessible by MBTA via State Street (Orange and Blue lines) and Park Street (Green and Red lines). For additional information, call 617-635-3245 or visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/arts.

More than 7.2 Million Additional Americans Covered Under Medicaid and CHIP

More than 7.2 Million Additional Americans Covered Under Medicaid and CHIP
By Cindy Mann, Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director of the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services
Over the last year, we’ve seen the Affordable Care Act deliver on a number of important milestones as we work toward more accessible, affordable, quality health care.  New options have meant that 10.3 million previously uninsured Americans can now rest a little easier knowing that they are covered.  And millions more can rest assured that quality, affordable health insurance will be available through the Marketplace if they ever need it, without worrying about being charged more or denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition.
This historic expansion of coverage has happened while health care spending growth has fallen to the slowest rate on record, which strengthens our nation’s budget outlook and keeps more of Americans’ paychecks in their pockets.
And today’s Medicaid enrollment report shows even more great news: Medicaid expansion continues to help an unprecedented number of Americans access health coverage for the very first time.  
Medicaid enrollment grew to over 66 million in June 2014 with more than 7.2 million additional people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program compared to an average monthly enrollment prior to the start of open enrollment.  And because enrollment in these programs can happen year-round, our latest report shows that number is still growing.
Behind these numbers are unique stories about Americans across the country, who no longer have to choose between paying an electric bill and going to the doctor or getting a screening.
The Affordable Care Act has helped families all over the country find the peace of mind that comes with coverage, but it could be doing even more.
Today’s report shows that while enrollment in states that expanded Medicaid has risen by 18.5 percent since before open enrollment in the Marketplace began, states that have not expanded reported only a 4 percent increase in enrollment during this same period.  If the remaining 24 states accept federal funding to cover low-income adults in Medicaid, 5.7 million more low-income Americans could have access to affordable, quality care.  The new coverage available through Medicaid is paid for by 100 percent federal funds in the first three years, and federal funding never falls below 90 percent of the costs after that.
Not only would this change the lives of some of our most vulnerable neighbors, extending Medicaid in these states would bolster our health system and our economy.  Increased coverage reduces hospitals’ uncompensated care and lowers “cost shifting” to businesses and everyday Americans that see higher health insurance premiums when those costs are passed on to them.  And with new funding for hospitals and other community health services, local economies benefit as well.  
The evidence is in: The Affordable Care Act is making a difference.  It’s working for Americans across this nation, but the job isn’t over so long as families and workers in almost half of our states can’t access affordable health insurance.  More than half the states have taken advantage of federal funding to cover their low-income residents and we encourage the other 24 states to expand Medicaid as soon as possible.  Every American—no matter where they live—should have access to affordable, high quality health care.

FORMER PRESIDENT OF WESTFIELD STATE SUED FOR PERSONAL USE OF SCHOOL FUNDS

FORMER PRESIDENT OF WESTFIELD STATE SUED FOR PERSONAL USE OF SCHOOL FUNDS

Evan Dobelle Allegedly Spent Close to $100,000 on Personal Purchases and Family Vacations

BOSTON – The former president of Westfield State University (WSU) has been sued over allegations he used school-issued credit cards and school funds to make personal purchases and take vacations costing nearly $100,000, including family trips to Cuba, meals at high end restaurants, and frequent gatherings at a private men’s social club in California, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today.

According to the complaint, filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, Evan Dobelle, who served as WSU president from January 2008 until his resignation in November 2013, knowingly submitted to WSU false claims for payment of personal expenses totaling at least $59,000.  The complaint also alleges Dobelle made at least $39,000 worth of travel requests, falsely stating those trips were for official university business. These actions are in violation of the state’s False Claims Act, Dobelle’s employment contract, applicable university policies, and the state’s conflict of interest law.

“We allege the former president of this university blatantly misused public funds for trips that were nothing but weeklong vacations with family and friends,” AG Coakley said. “This pattern of inappropriately spending state money is unacceptable, as leaders of public schools should be enforcing their policies instead of knowingly violating them for their own personal benefit.”

The AG’s Office began its investigation into allegations of improper spending by Dobelle in the fall of 2013, following an initial report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding Dobelle’s improper spending of WSU’s funds.  Review of relevant credit card statements and records revealed Dobelle made hundreds of personal purchases using university credit cards during his six-year tenure. Those purchases included hotel stays, meals, and plane tickets for himself and his family members, at times totaling thousands of dollars per month. 

While Dobelle appears to have reimbursed expenses identified as personal in nature, he often submitted his reimbursements months after he had made the purchase, in some instances using backdated checks to make the repayments appear timely. The complaint alleges Dobelle knew that WSU policies expressly prohibited this conduct and received several reminders from staff to restrict his use of WSU credit cards to University-related expenses.

The complaint also alleges that Dobelle submitted travel requests falsely stating at least 16 university-arranged and paid trips that cost the university more than $39,000 were for official university business, including fundraising, alumni relations, and conferences, when in fact they were primarily personal in nature. Those include a February 2012 trip to Cuba with his wife and personal friends that cost the University more than $3,640, and multiple trips to California to attend events at the Bohemian Grove, a private men’s social club in Monte Rio, of which Dobelle is a member. 

The AG’s lawsuit against Dobelle seeks damages, civil penalties, costs and attorney’s fees associated with the AG’s ongoing investigation, and the costs of the OIG’s investigation. The AG’s Office will continue to review the OIG’s recent detailed report. Today’s lawsuit does not foreclose the potential for additional action. 

This matter is being handled by Julia Bell Andrus, Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division, Gillian Feiner, Managing Attorney for False Claims in the Consumer Protection Division, Krista Roche, Paralegal in the Consumer Protection Division, and James O’Hara of the AG’s Investigations Division.

HOTLINE ESTABLISHED FOR MARKET BASKET EMPLOYEES

HOTLINE ESTABLISHED FOR MARKET BASKET EMPLOYEES

            BOSTON – Due to the evolving circumstances and with a significant uptick in calls from Market Basket employees over the past 24 hours, Attorney General Martha Coakley today opened a dedicated hotline for Market Basket employees.

            The hotline is staffed by the AG’s Fair Labor Division and can be reached by calling (617) 963-2400.

            The Attorney General’s office received more than 100 calls over the last 24 hours, and expects more in the coming days. Last week, Attorney General Coakley and Attorney General Joseph Foster of New Hampshire issued aletter to Market Basket’s leadership reminding them of the laws surrounding worker terminations.

            “Market Basket is a major employer in Massachusetts, and we remain hopeful that the parties will come together to reach a positive resolution and restore the vibrancy of the business,” AG Coakley. “With the rapidly evolving circumstances, we have established this hotline to answer questions directly from workers and make sure their rights are being protected.”

            The AG’s office is responsible for protecting the rights of workers under chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws (the “Massachusetts Wage and Hour Law”). Those laws include the following requirements:

• Any Massachusetts worker whose employment is terminated must be paid all wages that are due on the final day of employment, no matter when it falls in the pay period;
• Wages include compensation for hours worked, tips, earned vacation pay, holiday pay, and determined and due commissions; and
• No employee shall be penalized by an employer because he or she has made a complaint or otherwise sought to enforce rights under the wage and hour laws.

            Workers who believe any of the above legal requirements have been violated should file a formal complaint with the AG’s Fair Labor Division. Workers can call the dedicated hotline at (617) 963-2400, or fill out the appropriate complaint form here.

            The AG’s Office is responsible for enforcing the laws regulating the payment of wages, meal breaks, overtime and misclassification of employees in the Commonwealth. More information about the state’s wage and hour laws is also available in multiple languages at the AG’s Workplace Rights website: www.massworkrights.com.

Mayor Walsh Announces Grand Opening of Strand Theatre Gallery with Exhibit Celebrating Unsung Black Veterans in U.S. History

Mayor Walsh Announces Grand Opening of Strand Theatre Gallery with Exhibit Celebrating Unsung Black 

Veterans in U.S. History

BOSTON - Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the grand opening of the Strand Theatre’s new visual arts gallery, located on the first level of the historic entertainment complex in Dorchester’s Upham’s Corner neighborhood.

The gallery’s first exhibit, “Triumph! Unsung Black Veterans in U.S. History (Duty-Sacrifice-Honor)” is a three month exhibit of oil paintings running August 14-November 14, 2014 that celebrates men and women of color in U.S. history that have contributed to the greatness of our nation.

The Strand Theatre Gallery will hold its grand opening with the exhibit on Thursday, August 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125. The grand opening is free and open to the public. The Strand Theatre Gallery is open during events at the theatre or by appointment.

Dr. Shirley Malone Fenner, a veteran and Professor of Psychology and Human Development at Wheelock College, will speak about post-traumatic stress and psychological support for military families. Singers Barry Lawton and Yma Arrington will also perform.

The Strand Theatre has historic reference to our country’s valor as the Strand opened its doors on Armistice Day. The Strand Theatre notified thousands of Boston residents that the end of WWI had come. To commemorate this history, the exhibit’s closing ceremony will be conducted on November 11 on the Strand Theatre’s birthday.

A Boston-produced initiative by Haywood Fennell Sr. of Triad Veterans, the exhibit was commissioned by Artists for Humanities. The traveling oil paintings are part of Triad’s national effort to turn the artwork into a commemorative U.S. stamp collection. A signature drive has been circulating since January to support efforts.

The grand opening artist reception includes speakers, entertainment, and refreshments sponsored by The Boston Big Easy Restaurant. Presenters include the 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, the New England Chapter Tuskegee Airman, Boston Tap Dance, the Theresa India Flag Exhibit, and City Strings, who are inner-city youth cello performers.

Special City of Boston Citations will be presented to the artist exhibiting and three esteemed veterans: 102 year old James Guilford, Obie Hall, and posthumously to Benjamin Scott. 

Exhibition Details: Exhibit Coordinator: Haywood Fennell. City of Boston, Curator: Alda Marshall Witherspoon. Strand Manager: Melodi Greene. TRIUMPH! Artists: Stephen Hamilton, Kimberly Nguyen, Kitauna Parker, Genaro Ortega, Jerome Shelton, Juanita Grim, Takii Samuels, Milton Tejeda, Reginald Pinckley, Takii Samuels, Nick Johnson, and Toni Jonas. 

Exhibit example: William Harvey Carney (oil painting by artist: Kimberly Nguyen) was a Virginia slave who escaped through the Underground Railroad to Massachusetts. Carney enlisted with the 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as a Sergeant. For the assault on Fort Wagner he received the Medal Of Honor (37 years later) for saving the American flag from falling and planting it on the ramparts despite being severely riddled with bullets all over his body as depicted in the film, “Glory.”

About Tri-Ad Veterans League, Inc. was founded by Haywood Fennell, Sr., and fellow concerned veterans attending colleges in the Tri-Ad area of North Carolina thirty years ago. The Tri-Ad Veterans League, Inc., is committed to the principle of collaboration in working with other veterans organizations.  Their broad-based mission includes: the facilitation of veteran’s involvement in community education/cultural projects; enhance health services for veterans; develop strategies for harm reduction in the areas of substance abuse; promote prostate cancer and HIV/AIDS awareness; remove health disparities.

About the Strand Theatre: The newly-renovated Strand Theatre is celebrated as one of the last working vintage neighborhood theatres in America. The 95 year-old theatre boasts a rich history of performance throughout the century; including sporting events and visual arts. From jazz to pop concerts – to ballet, boxing and nationally touring plays—artists who appeared at the Strand have included Alfred Hitchcock, Duke Ellington, and Jerry Lewis. More recent artists include: Al Greene, Ruben Studdard, and comedian Billy Gardell. In addition to the 1,400-seat theatre, the Strand also hosts four galleries. Inside the Hall of Mirrors Gallery, the acrylic “Strand in Blue Series” is on permanent display to highlight the bounty of celebrated artist who graced the stage for nearly a century. For bookings (meetings/wedding/conferences) and detailed event information please visit http://www.strandboston.com or call 617-635-1403 or emailalda.marshall@boston.com.

一百年前的七月廿八日爆發第一次世界大戰

轉載自麻州摩頓市政府網站

Honoring the 100th Anniversary of WWI

Monday, July 28, 2014

WW1 Medallion

July 28, 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of World War I.  On this day we honor all those who sacrificed their lives fighting for our freedom. There were hundreds of Maldonians who served in World War I and many who were killed. Several soldiers are listed on the WWI Monument at Devir Park. 

World War I began on July 28, 1914 and ended November 11, 1918. The United States became involved when we declared war against Germany in April 1917. In 1916, many Malden men were called to active duty and served with Company L, 5th Infantry of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia (MVM) which would later become the Massachusetts National Guard. The men were stationed at the Malden Armory, which is now the YMCA, and where you can still see the letters “MVM” above the front entrance of the building. These men were known as the Malden Rifles and many of them would later serve and die in France. 

By the summer of 1918, the United States was sending 10,000 fresh troops into France everyday including many men from Malden. The following was provided by Kevin Jarvis, Director of Veterans’ Services and highlights some of our soldiers:

波士頓市長馬丁華殊表揚華埠治安巡邏隊

波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin Walsh，右三）和警察局長尹文斯
（Paul Evans，右五），警察局A-1警長梅志強（左三）頒發獎狀
給華埠治安巡邏隊，由隊長翁宇才（左五）和中華公所主席
阮鴻燦（右二）代表接受。（周菊子攝）

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin Walsh)八月五日率領波士頓警察局局長尹文斯（Paul Evans)到大同村，親自頒發“治安巡邏隊年度最高獎”，表揚中華公所主席阮鴻燦率領的華埠治安巡邏隊，辛勞有功。

波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin Walsh，中）應邀和中華耆英會
行政主任梅伍銀寬（右一）及耆英們合影。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市在八月四日，五日這兩天，舉行“警民聯歡會（National Night Out)”，邀民眾和地方警察同樂，藉以聯繫警民感情，加強打擊犯罪效果。甫上任半年多的波士頓市長馬丁華殊和他指派的波士頓警察局新局長尹文斯，在這兩天裏共拜會了十一個鄰里社區，大同村是他們的第七站。

波士頓市府透露，波士頓全市約有330個地方治安巡邏組織，波士頓市長在這兩天內奔波各地，共頒發了十一個團隊獎，一個打擊犯罪個人獎。

今年的華埠警民聯歡會，一片新氣象，從市府的市長，警察局長，A-1區警長梅志強（Kenneth Fong），A-1區社區警察小組長陳孔恩到華埠的中華公所主席，治安巡邏隊隊長翁宇才等，全是新人。

 中華公所主席阮鴻燦（右三）為華埠治安巡邏隊隊長翁宇才（左二）
和麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz）（右起），薩福克郡
治安官湯普金斯(Steven Tompkins)，薩福克郡地方檢察官康雷
（Daniel F. Conley）等人拉攏關係。（周菊子攝）

            曾任A-1區警長多年，現為波士頓警察局副局長之一的歐羅基（Bernard O'Rourke)也夾在到訪華埠的警察隊伍中，給不少人帶來重見舊友的驚喜。

        薩福克郡地方檢察官康雷（Daniel F. Conley），治安官（Sheriff）湯普金斯(Steven Tompkins)，麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz），波士頓市議員吳弭（Michelle Wu），波士頓市議會議長林乃肯（Bill Linehan）的助理陳偉民等人紛紛出席致意，使得會場熱鬧十分。

  現已升任波士頓警察局副局長的歐羅基（Benard O’Rouke，右二），

和曾雪清（左起），麥家威，梅伍銀寬，陳偉民（右一）都是舊識。

波士頓市議員吳弭得算新知了。（周菊子攝）

        參加華埠治安巡邏的義工們，包括謝中之，李奇舜，謝如鍵，曾兆漢，曹品慈，劉華權等人，更是興高采烈的穿上巡邏背心和市長合影。

            馬丁華殊和媒體為他改回本姓的梅志強五日都強調，民眾是警察的眼睛，耳朵，要加強維護地方治安，就得靠警民通力合作。他們一致感謝華埠治安巡邏隊多年來的與警方密切合作，希望今後繼續保持關係。         

 陽光托兒所的小朋友表演唱歌。（周菊子攝）

            八月五日的波士頓華埠“警民聯歡會”由大同村管理處經理翁麗芳，塔芙茨醫療中心社區健康主任曾雪清主持，說明華埠治安巡邏隊成立於2005年，迄今已有將近十年的歷史。

            波士頓亞裔青年會（YES），華人前進會，中華耆英會，王氏青年會(YMCA)，塔芙茨醫療中心，塔芙茨浮船兒童醫院，中城健康服務社，耆英家庭護理，急救服務（EMS），警察局等許多機構都在會場擺攤介紹服務，提供小禮品。頒獎儀式後，主辦單位安排了陽光托兒所的小朋友演唱“鍋牛與黃驪鳥”，“蟲兒飛”，“讀書郎”，“小小世界”，中華耆英會的耆英們表演扇舞，示範太極等。

            由於今年是麻州的州級選舉年，除了競選連任的湯普金斯外，還有麻州副州長候選人雷克（Michael Edward Lake），麻州財政廳長候選人高柏珂（Deb Goldberg）等人趕到會場，派發傳單。

塔芙茨醫療中心在會場為民眾提供量血壓服務。（周菊子攝）