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台灣將派歷年最大規模代表團訪波士頓參加2018 BIO

(Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導)生物科技創新組織(BIO)將以”創造歷史”為主題，於6月4日至7日在波士頓舉行第25屆BIO國際會議。台灣行政院政委吳政忠也將率歷年來最大規模，約250人的台灣代表團出席。

BIO台灣代表團最近在台灣召開了行前記者會，說明這次到波士頓在BIO會議中設”台灣館”，將有25家廠商，擺30餘個攤位，並以台灣擅長的精準醫療、智慧醫材做參展主軸，展現台灣研發能量。

臺灣館的參展廠商，主要分醫藥成果，農業生技，以及醫療產品等三個類別。

醫藥成果類，有永昕生物醫藥、台灣浩鼎、台灣微脂體、善笙生技、新穎生醫、資元堂生技、竟天生技、昱星生技、康霈生技、台康生技、藥華醫藥、德英生技、健永生技、群泰生技等共14家廠商參展。

農業生技類，有亞果生醫、寰宇生技、京冠生技3家廠商代表。

醫療產品類，有華碩展出醫療數據平台、Funique及智慧賦能醫療(Medical AI)展出VR影像醫材。

台北市政府將首次與中央政府攜手，輔導台灣東洋、彥臣生技、遠東生技、茂英基因、唯醫生技等5家新創業者來參展。

台灣櫃買中心也將首次組團，來波士頓辦說明會，以吸引國際生技業者到台灣上市。

據悉，吳政忠此行還將拜訪默克，默沙東等大公司，以為台灣生物科技產業的國際合作牽線。

在BIO會議期間，台灣團除了參展，團隊中的財團法人生物技術開發中心(DCB)將與新英格蘭玉山科技協會(MJNE)合作，6月3日在哈佛大學醫學院的Joseph B. Martin 會議中心舉辦「臺灣生技商機論壇 (Taiwan Bio Forum) 」，以「醫療保健無國界(Healthcare Innovation Beyond Borders) 」為主題，並針對「數位轉型及精準醫療(Digital Transformation & Precision Medicine)」，介紹臺灣的數位健康、精準醫療及臨床試驗能量、合作方式、資本市場以及產業趨勢。

6月5日下午四點，經濟部生技醫藥產業發展推動小組將在波士頓會議展覽中心內舉行臺灣館開幕式。該小組主任吳忠勳，行政院吳政忠政委、駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長徐佑典將依序致詞。

6月6日下午四點半至四點四十五分，在BIO大會的「環球創新樞紐(Global Innovation Hub)」中，生技研究園區創服育成中心助理執行長詹益鑑將介紹臺灣生技研發現況與產業合作機會。

BIO台灣團表示，組團參加BIO是政府構建五加二創新產業的重要國外拓展活動之一。

AG HEALEY LEADS MULTISTATE COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ROLL BACK OF CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE MANDATE

AG HEALEY LEADS MULTISTATE COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ROLL BACK OF CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE MANDATEAmicus Brief Filed in Ninth Circuit in Support of Lawsuit Led by California

            BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief strongly opposing the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that employers include birth control coverage in their health insurance plans.

The amicus brief, filed Tuesday afternoon with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, supports California, Delaware, Maryland, New York and Virginia’s lawsuit seeking to stop the federal government from implementing new regulations that authorize most employers with a religious or moral objection to contraception to block their employees, and their employees’ dependents, from receiving health insurance coverage for contraceptive care and services. The federal government appealed the case to the Ninth Circuit after the district court issued a nationwide injunction stopping the rules from being implemented.

“These regulations are a direct attack on women’s health care and their right to access no-cost and reliable birth control from the provider of their choice,” said AG Healey. “My colleagues and I will continue to stand for a woman’s basic right to make decisions about her own health care. Employers cannot take that right away simply because they disagree with contraception.”

Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, most employers who provide health insurance coverage to their employees have been required to include coverage for contraception, at no cost to the employee. As a result of the ACA, more than 55 million women in the United States, including 1.4 million in Massachusetts, have access to a range of FDA-approved methods of birth control, including the longest-acting and most effective, with no out-of-pocket costs.

            In the brief, the state attorneys general argue that the regulations threaten the health and wellbeing as well as the economic stability of hundreds of thousands of residents by depriving them of contraception coverage. They also contend that this will then force their states to spend millions of dollars to provide their residents with replacement contraceptive care and services.

            “Contraception reduces the risk of unintended pregnancies, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and other negative health consequences,” the attorneys general wrote in the brief. “And by enhancing women’s control over their bodies, contraception gives them the power to choose if and how they pursue educational, employment, and familial opportunities.”

           

On the same day the rules were issued in October 2017, AG Healey filed suitover the roll back of the contraceptive coverage mandate. The Massachusetts case has been appealed to the First Circuit.

In December 2017, California, Delaware, Maryland, New York and Virginia secured a nationwide preliminary injunction. The district court ruled that the regulations violated the Administrative Procedure Act. In a separate case, Pennsylvania also successfully obtained a nationwide injunction. Pennsylvania’s case is currently pending in the Third Circuit.

AG Healey successfully advocated last year for the passage of the Contraceptive ACCESS law, An Act Relative to Advancing Contraceptive Coverage and Economic Security in our State. The law requires all state-regulated plans to provide coverage without cost-sharing for all unique forms of FDA-approved contraceptives, allows doctors to prescribe a 12-month supply of contraceptives, and helps eliminate barriers to timely access to emergency contraceptives.

Joining AG Healey in filing this amicus brief are the attorneys general of Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

This amicus brief was handled by Assistant Attorneys General Jonathan Burke of AG Healey’s Civil Rights Division and Julia Kobick of AG Healey’s Administrative Law Division, with assistance from Jonathan Miller, Chief of AG Healey’s Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, and Legal Analyst Elizabeth Carnes Flynn of AG Healey’s Health Care Division.

波市公校2018高中畢業致詞生 五名華裔

Mayor, School Committee Chairperson and Superintendent Honor 36 Valedictorians From the Boston Public Schools Class of 2018

District Celebrates 20th Annual Valedictorians Luncheon

BOSTON — Wednesday, May 30, 2018 — Thirty-six high school valedictorians from the Boston Public Schools (BPS) were honored yesterday at the 20th Annual BPS Valedictorians Luncheon at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael Loconto, and BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang recognized the valedictorians for their incredible accomplishments during a ceremony emceed by WGBH television and radio host and commentator Callie Crossley. "I’m proud of what the class of 2018 says about our city. The 36 scholars sitting before me paint a picture of Boston,” said Mayor Walsh. “Some of you were born in our hardworking neighborhoods. Some of your stories started on the other side of the world. No matter where your stories began, you all represent the incredible promise of this city.” This year’s valedictorians were born in ten different countries. Nearly half of the valedictorians are “home grown” BPS students, or have attended BPS schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Forty-two percent were born outside the US. Another 47% will be the first in their families to attend college. “This event highlights the rich diversity of our city,” said School Committee Chairperson Loconto. “Whether you grew up with a Boston accent, or are a newcomer who learned English as a second language, you are part of the fabric of this community, and you make us proud.” The Boston Foundation, Eastern Bank, Shah Family Foundation, and Steward Health Care were the major sponsors of the ceremony. Any proceeds will benefit the City of Boston Scholarship Fund. “These students have all worked incredibly hard to get to where they are now, with such bright futures ahead of them,” said Superintendent Chang. “I’m more certain than ever that the young people of this city are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.” Tyler Luong of Boston Arts Academy (BAA) provided this year’s valedictorian’s address. “Do you want to become a leader after you’ve claimed the top as your own, to know that you’ll be moving forward while others fail and stay behind? Or do you want to lead your peers to the top, make sure that no one gets left behind?” BAA’s top student asked his fellow valedictorians. “This label that we’ve all worked so hard for shows that we are capable of becoming future leaders of our world. So the next time we’re expected to climb a tree, let’s do it together.” The BPS Valedictorians Luncheon was first held at the Parkman House in 1999. Its success has enabled the event to grow to a larger venue to include BPS families, staff, and partners from Boston’s higher education, business, and philanthropic communities. The biographies for the valedictorians of the BPS Class of 2018 follow: Another Course to College Christopher Lara of Hyde Park Christopher is a reflective and focused young man whose humility and down-to-earth nature belie his academic gifts and unshakeable work habits. He is an effective communicator with a curious mind. This fall, Christopher will attend UMass Lowell where he will be the first person in his family to attend college. Boston Adult Technical Academy Djine Marlly Alexis of Roslindale Djine moved to the United States from Haiti just two years ago. She quickly found a new home at BATA, where she has persevered and grown in her academic capabilities and her self-confidence. Djine will attend UMass Boston where she will be the first person in her family to attend college. She plans to pursue a career in nursing. Boston Arts Academy Tyler Luong of Dorchester Tyler was born and raised in Boston and has spent his entire academic career in the Boston Public Schools. He is a talented pianist whose passion for the arts has served him well as the top student at Boston Arts Academy. Both of Tyler’s sisters are alums of BAA, and his sister Luna was BAA’s valedictorian in 2014. Tyler has earned a Posse Scholarship to Bucknell University. Boston Community Leadership Academy Bismary Taveras Rosario of Dorchester Bismary emigrated from the Dominican Republic just two years before arriving at BCLA. Bismary persevered and has since earned a proficiency level of 5.1 out of 6 on the state English Language Proficiency test. She enjoys tennis, volleyball, and dance, and is an avid reader. Bismary’s hard work and determination has earned her a full scholarship to Northeastern University. Boston Day and Evening Academy Tania Feliz of Dorchester Tania struggled at her previous high school before finding a home at BDEA, where she graduated last April with a perfect 4.0 GPA! Last year, she participated in an internship at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and will do so again this coming summer. This fall, she will study molecular biology at Bryn Mawr College, where she has earned a Posse Scholarship. Boston Green Academy Aleksandr Gritsinin of Dorchester Alex emigrated from Uzbekistan in 2015 with a minimal understanding of English. After spending a year in UMass Boston’s intensive ESL program, Alex enrolled at Boston Green Academy and has become an integral part of the BGA community. He was a driving force behind the BGA community garden, which ultimately earned him the BIDMC Environmental Champion Student Award. Alex will attend Northeastern University and plans to pursue a career in environmental sustainability. Boston International High School Ardit Briskaj of East Boston Ardit emigrated with his family from Albania 2015. When he’s not doing school work, Ardit enjoys learning Romanian and reading facts about other countries. He plans to pursue a career in computer science because he believes that technology helps him better understand the world around him. Ardit is headed to UMass Lowell, where he will be the first person in his family to attend college. Boston Latin Academy Ambria Coakley of Roslindale Ambria Coakley is not only an impressive scholar, but a truly exemplary student leader within the BLA community. Ambria has a passion for sciences, which was reinforced through courses like AP biology, and through her internship experience through Project Success at Harvard Medical School. She aspires to become a doctor and supply medical care to those who need it most, perhaps through Doctors Without Borders. Ambria is elated to be attending Spelman College in the fall, where she will study pre-med. Boston Latin School Jonathan Yuan of Fenway-Kenmore Jonathan is an A+ student who has challenged himself with an overload of AP courses, excelling in all of them. He has a passion for the classics, and competes in classical competitions that test his knowledge of Latin and mythology. Jonathan is also a dedicated musician who plays both the tuba and the piano. This talented young man will continue his studies at Harvard University. Brighton High School Lea Barros of the South End Originally from Cape Verde, Lea lives in the South End with her grandmother while her mother resides in Cape Verde working long hours to provide for the family. Lea is a member of the National Honor Society, Debate Team, Robotics Team, and Math Club, and has fulfilled many hours of community service. As a recipient of the Posse Scholarship, Lea will attend Hamilton College where she plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medical research. Jeremiah E. Burke High School Mahamud Yusuf of Roxbury Mahamud was born is Somalia and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was just 7 months old. Mahamud found learning English as a second language extremely difficult, but through hard work, he learned to read, speak, and write English by the second grade. Mahamud plans to major in business management when he attends Bentley University this fall. His long-term goal is to start his own business. Charlestown High School Sydney Bussiere of Dorchester Born and raised in New York, Sydney has earned high honors during her three years at Charlestown High. She is a recipient of the Dartmouth Book Award and has completed courses at Wheelock College through the Noonan Scholars program. Sydney’s teachers describe her as a powerhouse ready to change the world with her passion for social justice. Sydney has earned a full academic scholarship to Bowdoin College in Maine. Community Academy Vince Vila of Brighton Vince is an amazing young man who manages to do well in school, hold down a part-time job, and volunteer with a youth soccer team in his community on the weekends. Vince will be the first in his family to attend college when he continues his studies next fall at Bunker Hill Community College. Community Academy of Science and Health Aleida Aldana of East Boston The child of El Salvadoran immigrants, Aleida has spent her entire academic career in the Boston Public Schools. In addition to her dedication to her studies, she is a committed member of the Build On service learning program, and the One Goal Program. Aleida is a proud recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. She will attend UMass Amherst. Dearborn STEM Academy Mario Lopes of Dorchester Mario moved to Boston from Cape Verde in middle school. His teachers describe Mario Lopes as a humble, family oriented young man who is always smiling and helping his classmates. His passions are math, computer science, and soccer. He will attend UMass Dartmouth this fall. Dorchester Academy Brandon Siah of Boston Brandon has been a shining star at Dorchester Academy. His teachers describe him as a role model who consistently puts forth true spirit of caring and motivation to help others. They also say his smile can light up a room. Brandon is already a student at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, where he is the first person in his family to attend college. East Boston High School Ooviya Sathiyamoorthy of East Boston With a weighted GPA of 5.73, Ooviya still finds time for extracurricular activities. She is president of the National Honor Society, an actress and artist with the Theater Society, a mathlete, and editor for the Art Room Poetry Journal. Ooviya will spend the summer working as a programmer for eResearch Technology in Charlestown before heading to Brown University. The English High School Naby Diallo of Jamaica Plain Naby embodies The English High School’s motto of Honor, Achievement and Service to Mankind. In a society that too often treats these virtues as unrealistic or somewhat dated, Naby continuously reaffirms that the high standards we place on our students are not only attainable, but should serve as a mere starting point. Naby has made a manful decision to lift up his fellow classmates as part of his journey. Next year, Naby will attend Northeastern University on a full scholarship. Excel High School Vy Tran of Dorchester Driven and unassuming, with a thirst for knowledge, Vy is a self-motivated, confident, and competent young lady. Last year, she led her JROTC Academic JV Squad to a first-place finish in her Boston citywide scholastic competition. Vy has also earned a full scholarship to Northeastern University, where she plans to study science or medicine. Fenway High School Robert Arias Nivar of East Boston Robert is known as “the Professor” at Fenway High School, where he is a role model and leader. He is a former special education student who has an impeccable work ethic. Robert seeks challenges wherever he can find them – through the Debate League, through summer classes at Harvard, and through his many internships. Robert will continue challenging himself at the College of the Holy Cross. Greater Egleston Community High School Kaysia Robert of Dorchester Raised by a single mother, Kaysia was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension when she was 8 years old. Kaysia was determined not to let her illness slow her down, and she successfully completed high school in just three years. Her ultimate plans are to either become a neonatal nurse practitioner or an elementary school teacher. Her next stop is Bunker Hill Community College. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Kanbe Mao of Roxbury Raised by his single father, Kanbe has lived his entire life beating expectations. At the Henderson, Kanbe gained a prominent reputation among faculty and students alike where he served as a co-captain of the Debate Team, played intramural sports, was a member of the Travel Writing Club, won a city wide art contest, and served as the president of Strong Men, Strong Leaders, a character building organization for young men of color. Kanbe is the Henderson School's first Posse Scholar, and will attend Centre College in the fall, where he plans to study nursing. Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Erisette Marie Cruz of Brookline Erisette has been a student at the Horace Mann School since the age of 6. In addition to being gifted academically, she is also a strong leader, excelling in everything she sets out to do. She has been a valued member of the basketball team, student government president, and is always the friendliest person in the room. Erisette will continue her educational journey at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., where she plans to pursue a degree in special education. Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers Carlia Dabel of Dorchester Carlia is a bright young woman with a passion for science. She has been a part of Crimson Summer Academy for 4 years. While part of the Vertex Science Fair Mentorship Program, her team designed a pair of glasses that would accurately measure the dimensions of someone's face to give them a better fitting pair of glasses. Carlia has earned a full scholarship to Northeastern University, where she plans to study biomedical engineering. Mary Lyon Pilot High School Aya El-Hassan of Brighton Born in Abu-Dhabi, Aya is one of seven children who moved to the US with her family five years ago. Aya has already earned college credits through a dual enrollment program, and has received a full scholarship to Wellesley College. She loves helping people and plans to become a doctor. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Ardo Ali of Dorchester Ardo has excelled as a radio and television broadcasting student at the city’s only technical vocational school. She enjoys visual media production, where she can harness the power of storytelling to bring about social and economic change. Ardo has earned 18 college credits through RoxMapp, a program that ensures that all students have the support, experience, and preparation needed to access a high-demand career and post-secondary pathway. Ardo will attend Bucknell University as a Posse Scholar, where she plans to pursue a degree in international relations and business. McKinley Preparatory High School Maryssa Liao of Dorchester Maryssa is a scholar, an athlete, and an artist. She is an avid runner who has been involved in the Sole Train therapeutic running group. She has also worked with Skanska Construction on the joint mural project between Skanska and the McKinley. This triple threat is headed to Bunker Hill Community College. McKinley South End Academy Francesca Salamanca of Roslindale Francesca, better known as “Frankie” at school, is one of a set of triplets. Who has worked hard to overcome personal struggles to graduate. Francesca has developed self-confidence and has learned to persevere when faced with new and challenging obstacles - skills she has learned in part from her idol, Maya Angelou. Frankie will attend Lasell College as a fashion design major. Margarita Muñiz Academy Amy Ortiz of the South End Amy is a proud graduate of the Rafael Hernández K-8 School. At Muñiz Academy, she has been a member of Harvard Crimson Summer Academy, the Yearbook Committee, Student Government, the Peer Leaders program, and the volleyball team. Amy also teaches at the after school program at the Hurley K-8 School. She will be the first person in her family to attend college when she enters Wesleyan University this fall. New Mission High School Filomena Da Silva of Roxbury Filomena moved to the US from Cape Verde at the age of 10. Her family battled language and financial issues, but her dogged determination, wit, and perseverance have allowed her to climb to the top of her class. Next year, she will continue her studies at Dartmouth College. She plans to later study law in order to become an immigration lawyer. She hopes to give a voice to the voiceless. John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science Uyen Chu of Dorchester Uyen immigrated to the US with her family from Vietnam in 2008. At the O’Bryant, she serves as the president at her school recycling club while juggling a challenging an array of AP courses. She is also an active member of her Vietnamese community, where she volunteers and translates every weekend at her local food pantry. The first in her family to go to college, she will be attending Tufts University with a full scholarship. Josiah Quincy Upper School Judy Lam of South Boston Judy has balanced her academics at the Quincy’s International Baccalaureate Program and with a boatload of extracurricular activities, including basketball, Art Club, Piano Club, and Robotics Club. Last summer, Judy represented Quincy Upper at the IB Student World Conference in London. In the fall, Judy will attend Northeastern University as a Valedictorian Scholar with a focus on STEM. Muriel S. Snowden International School at Copley Kathryn Oliver of Dorchester Kathryn is an avid rower who has spent the last 4 years participating in Row Boston, a rowing program available to all BPS students. She also took advantage of Snowden’s International Baccalaureate Program, and is slated to receive her IB Diploma this summer. Lucky for us, Kathryn isn’t going far. She has earned a full scholarship to Northeastern University. TechBoston Academy Alisha Vernet of Mattapan Born in Haiti, Alisha came to the US when she was 3 and attended the Chittick for Elementary School. She says she just always knew that working hard will allow her to get very far. At TechBoston, she is involved in student government and athletics and is a known leader throughout the building. Alisha has an amazingly positive attitude and a permanent smile on her face. Alisha will study at Northeastern University. Urban Science Academy Steeven Cajuste of Hyde Park Steeven’s family moved to Boston after the earthquake in Haiti in 2011. He credits his mother’s determination to support his family with giving him the motivation to do well in school. He says he is grateful for the opportunities that he has been given and is mindful of the countless people in Haiti who do not have access to such opportunities. Steeven will continue his journey at Dartmouth College. West Roxbury Academy Pamela Shehu of Boston Originally from Albania, Pamela has excelled in every area of school life. She continuously extends herself to be of assistance to other students, helping classmates with MCAS prep, and serving as an ESL and Math tutor. Pamela will continue her studies this fall, also at Northeastern University.

Goldberg, Ultrino Announce Women’s Economic Empowerment Event in Malden

Goldberg, Ultrino Announce Women’s Economic Empowerment Event in Malden

BOSTON – Treasurer Deb Goldberg and Representative Steve Ultrino (D–Malden) announced a Malden-based event for the Women’s Economic Empowerment Series. The workshop, hosted by the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) and Representative Ultrino, is a free program targeting issues around women’s economic disparities, including the gender wage gap, money management, retirement and investment strategies for women. The workshop will be held at Anthony’s of Malden on Saturday, June 9th.

“Women face unique challenges when it comes to financial security,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “This Program will provide critical information that will give women the skills they need to be successful in today’s economy. When we invest in women, we empower women to invest in themselves.”

“I am grateful to the Treasurer and the sponsors of this program as it will enable women in my district to have the same opportunities and skills afforded to all people across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Steven Ultrino. “For the past three years, I have served on the Economic Empowerment Trust Fund, where we have discussed the importance of breaking down inequitable systems. This program will help close economic disparities by empowering women with information and resources they need to succeed.”

“At Citizens Bank we are committed to helping our neighbors reach their potential, and our communities thrive,” said Jerry Sargent, President of Citizens Bank Massachusetts. “Through our Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money partnership with the Women’s Economic Empowerment Series, women are gaining the confidence and tools they need to budget, save and take charge of their personal finances.”

Women, on average, earn less than men over the course of their working lives because of the wage gap and more likely to leave the workforce to care for family members. The Legislature recently passed two bills addressing this issues: one concerning pay equity and one protecting pregnant workers. Malden was chosen as part of an expansion of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Series to bring economic security workshops to women across Massachusetts to help empower women and give them the tools to reach their full financial potential.

The program will include financial education workshops and salary negotiation training. Lunch will be provided to participants. For more specifics on the event details, programmatic content, and to register please visit the program’s site here. The Women’s Economic Empowerment Series is made possible by a grant from Citizens Bank.

On day one, Treasurer Goldberg created OEE to implement a range of economic empowerment initiatives including closing the gender wage gap, increasing access to financial education, improving college affordability, and investing in STEM careers and education. For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/treasury/empowerment or follow @EmpowermentMA on Twitter.

Representative Ultrino is a member of the state Economic Empowerment Trust Fund Board, which is chaired by Treasurer Goldberg. The Trust Fund Board was established in 2015, and its mission is to educate and provide the resources and opportunities for people of all ages to empower themselves to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

波士頓華商會與市府交通局晤談要爭回馬路停車位

波士頓華商會借紐英崙至孝篤親公所會址，邀波市府交通局代表晤談。

(Boston Orange 周菊子整理報導)波士頓華埠商會(CBA)日前邀波士頓交通局主任Vineet Gupta到華埠協商停車位事宜，5月28日遞交了一份文件，希望在華埠多處增設計時收費停車位，以期恢復並增加街道停車位。

波士頓市政府在2017年挑選了波士頓華埠，做為全市試行”慢街道(slow street)”，要求車輛行駛時速低於20英哩的五個社區之一。波市府為改善交通，也推行”零視力(zero vision)”計畫，劃定自行車道，鼓勵民眾進城不要開車。

香滿園，京川酒家，明記鮮雞等商家老闆都是會員，出席關注。
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今年1月16日時，波士頓交通局派員到紐英崙中華公所出席華埠社區議會。計畫員Charlotte Fleetwood 匯報了該局撤除了華埠尼倫街(Kneeland St.)兩側街道上的26個計時收費停車位，以騰出地方安置自行車道。該局同時把尼倫街，夏利臣街(Harrison)及馬津尼路(Marginal)上大約70個停車位的可停車時間延遲了。

在該會議上，華埠社區議會議員余麗媖表示，許多商家都很驚訝，怎麼尼倫街上的停車位不見了。她要求波士頓交通局將來向會員大多數是餐館和小企業的波士頓華埠商會(CBA)匯報。

波士頓華商會共同會長陳文棟(中)，蔡倩婷向交通局主任
Vineet Gupta(右)。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華商會在五月初終於安排到和波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh)晤談時，波士頓市長也很驚訝，表示他完全不知道尼倫街靠近華埠那段街道兩旁的停車位，竟然都被撤除了，於是有了波士頓交通局主任Vineet Gupta帶著一名計畫員進華埠，在紐英崙至孝篤親公所會址內和波士頓華埠商會開會，並巡走了一趟華埠街道，聆聽華商會的意見。

波士頓交通局主任Vineet Gupta在5月18日出席華埠商會座談後表示，有關華埠內的停車位變動情況，該局曾多次舉辦社區公聽會，好幾名當天出席者也都曾參加公聽會，華埠竟然有不知道這事的反應，他也很驚訝。

紐英崙中華總會會長陳毓禮(右二)和波士頓華商會共同會長陳文棟(左)，
蔡倩婷(右一)向波士頓交通局代表說明情況。(周菊子攝)

當天出席座談的有波士頓華埠商會兩名共同會長，陳文棟，蔡倩婷，財政余麗媖，中文書記翁偉健，核數韓幼文，華埠社區議會議員陳文浩，鴻運餐廳老闆梅少華，明記鮮雞老闆譚達兒，香滿園老闆方嘉樺，京川酒家老闆邢輝，紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳文珊，元老陳毓禮，陳家驊，波士頓市長辦公室社區服務副主任Tomas Gonzalez，波市府華埠聯絡員徐丹晨等人。

波士頓華商會事後數度討論，5月28日擬就一份文件，發送給了波士頓交通局局長，要求該局在下列地點增設計時收費停車位。

尼倫街(Kneeland) – 從乞臣街一直到華盛頓街的這一段尼倫街，要路邊兩旁都設計時停車位，同時早上7點半至9點半，以及下午4點至6點不可停車。

夏利臣街(Harrison) – 從必珠街到尼倫街，兩側街道准許停車30分鐘。

在益士石街上的交通標誌，讓人搞不清楚
規定內容。(周菊子攝)

益士石街(Essex) – 公車專用道對面晚上6點以後，准許停車。

愛丁保羅街(Edinboro) – 轉彎後的左側街道。

泰勒街(Tyler) – 從哈佛街一直到必珠街的左側街道，奇數門牌號那側。從尼倫街到必珠街的左側街道，奇數門牌號側)。

乞臣街(Hudson) – 從尼倫街一直到哈佛街，晚上十點以前，奇數門牌側。尼倫街到必珠街，左側單數門牌街道)。

在必珠街和夏利城街交界處安裝四向車輛暫停號誌牌(Stop sign)。

菲利浦廣場項目 – 請保留委瑞森大樓翻修後的原樣。

波士頓華埠商會要求，將來有任何和社區有關的土地發展或交通設施變更，請通知波士頓華埠商會，紐英崙中華公所及華埠社區議會(CNC)。(圖片已於5月19日發表)

陳毓禮(右)和新任波市府華埠聯絡員徐丹晨(左)溝通。(周菊子攝)

夏利臣街上張貼了許多新的告示牌。(周菊子攝)

余麗媖(右二)向坡市府交通局建議，益士石街晚上車輛稀少，
應容許車輛停洎。(周菊子攝)