Environmental Justice and Climate Advocates Rally Behind Michelle Wu for Mayor as she Receives the Endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts

Environmental Justice and Climate Advocates Rally Behind Michelle Wu for Mayor as she Receives the Endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts

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Boston, MA—  Today, Michelle Wu rallied with environment justice and climate advocates and announced the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), consolidating the support of leading environmental and climate groups, which have coalesced around her candidacy.

The event featured strong statements of support from Sunrise Boston, Sierra Club, 350 Mass Action and Environmental League of Massachusetts, who highlighted Michelle Wu’s unparalleled track record of delivering results and detailed vision for Boston’s future, including a City-level Green New Deal and making Boston a leader in climate and environmental justice across the nation.

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This environmental endorsement and rally comes just after Boston experienced a massive heat wave that set the average temperature in June to 74.4 degrees, 6 degrees higher than the historical average. An increased occurrence of these unpredictable weather patterns have only demonstrated the urgency of cities acting on climate. 

“Michelle Wu tackles the climate crisis not as a standalone issue, but at its intersection with the economy, public health, justice, transportation, and more,” said ELM Action Fund Executive Director Clare Kelly. “She is the climate champion our city needs to meet this crucial moment for climate action.”

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“Michelle Wu stands out as the best candidate for two reasons: her plan to confront the climate crisis is expansive, intersectional, and farsighted, and her deep experience with city government means she knows where all the levers are.  This is the kind of leadership Boston needs to confront the climate crisis and create communities where all can thrive,” said Justin Brown, Boston 350 MA Chapter and Brighton resident.

“After Boston just experienced its warmest June on record, it’s never been more clear that immediate and far-reaching climate action is paramount. Councilor Wu’s municipal Green New Deal for Boston is not only the first of its kind, but also connects the systemic overhaul required to combat the climate crisis with the urgent change necessary to ensure a just recovery from the pandemic. Councilor Wu’s commitment to creating a just and equitable Boston proves that she is the climate mayor to meet the moment,” said Micheal Huguet, Sunrise Boston. 

“The Massachusetts Sierra Club (MASC) is excited to be among a strong group of key statewide environment leaders supporting Councilor Michelle Wu's candidacy for Mayor of Boston," said Rev. Vernon K. Walker, the chairperson of the MASC Political Committee.  "Her city-focused Green New Deal is bold and comprehensive and provides a strategy that addresses the climate solutions needed to protect and build our infrastructure, and find solutions for problems that face the diverse neighborhoods and vulnerable communities in the city. Councilor Wu is clearly the woman to lead us in the efforts needed to confront the challenges of the climate crisis, racial injustice, and economic inequality head on.”

“Environmental justice is economic justice and racial justice. In this window of urgency to take action for our future, Boston should lead the way in fighting for the just, sustainable future that our kids deserve. Today I am honored to gather with leaders and activists in the environmental justice movement as we organize for the brightest future for our communities,” said Michelle Wu.

ELM has worked over 100 years to advance responsible environmental policy in Massachusetts. Their current policy priorities involve offshore wind, electric vehicles, decarbonizing buildings, reducing waste, and more. In the upcoming legislative session, environmental advocates from ELM will be working hard to achieve a cleaner and green economy for Massachuseets and to empower underserved communities in and around Boston. For more information on their work, go to https://www.environmentalleague.org/.

The Environmental League of Massachusetts’ endorsement adds to the Michelle for Mayor campaign’s many key environmental justice and climate endorsements, including Sunrise Boston, Sierra Club and 350 Mass Action. It also adds to an enthusiastic coalition of multigenerational, multicultural grassroots supporters including community activists and leaders such as Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, former State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Byron Rushing and fellow municipal elected officials from across Greater Boston and the ommonwealth of Massachusetts. For all of Michelle for Boston’s endorsements, visit michelleforboston.com/endorsements.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Support 2021 Summer Nights Initiative

 Baker-Polito Administration Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Support 2021 Summer Nights Initiative 

Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito Visit Boys and Girls Club Family Center in Springfield to Celebrate Program Kickoff

BOSTON – Building on efforts to provide young people in urban communities across the Commonwealth with safe, fun recreational opportunities throughout the summer, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced the award of $1.5 million in funding to support 55 programs at 80 locations through the 2021 Summer Nights Initiative. To celebrate the launch of the program, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim Montgomery, local officials, and partner organizations at the Boys and Girls Club Family Center in the City of Springfield.  

“Our administration is proud to kick-off another summer with Summer Nights, a program we launched in 2015 to provide children, teens, and young adults across the Commonwealth with the opportunity to join in on recreational and educational activities,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Recognizing the tremendous success of this program, and the safe, inclusive, and fun events it provides for young people, we are pleased to significantly expand this program and its reach, allowing us to work with our partners to provide more programs in more communities throughout the summer.”  

“Thanks to the Summer Nights program and our dedicated stakeholders, young people from around the state will have the chance to participate in fun and unique programming created with their interests in mind,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “We are pleased to build on the success of our Summer Nights initiative, and look forward to working with our partner organizations to offer these fun, engaging activities in more cities and towns across the Commonwealth.”  

Through a significant increase in funding, the Administration has expanded the Summer Nights Initiative to support 55 organizations serving nearly 80 locations, after offering programs in 20 locations in 2019. Communities that will benefit from Summer Nights programming include the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roxbury, and the South End in the City of Boston, as well as Brockton, New Bedford, Lowell, Lawrence, Springfield, and Worcester. Additionally, Summer Nights will support programs in seven new communities, including Cambridge, Holyoke, Lynn, Methuen, Randolph, Stoughton, and Taunton.  

Grant funding will support the development of fun, engaging recreational, educational, cultural, and artistic programs for kids, teens, and young adults, providing an opportunity to learn new skills and socialize with peers. As part of this year’s programming, Boston Harbor Now will provide free Ferry passes to Summer Nights participants and families to explore the Boston Harbor Islands.  

Summer Nights, which begins on Wednesday, will run through August 20, 2021 and offer activities such as basketball skills, drills and tournaments, volleyball, yoga, dance, martial arts, flag football, corn-hole, dance, fishing, ping-pong, cardio boxing, afro beat dance, swimming, cooking, painting, gardening, dodgeball, tennis and nature exploration. Programming also includes sessions on leadership skill building, social justice, poetry, academic tutoring, storytelling, animation, entrepreneurism, music, media production, open mic nights, and career and college readiness programs. For a full list of programming, please visit the DCR’s Summer Nights webpage. 

“For the 7^th year in a row, the Summer Nights program will provide wonderful opportunities for young people to turn off their screens and experience fun, educational, and hands-on programs that let them interact with their peers and learn new skills,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to have access to safe, fun opportunities to play and socialize, and we’re proud to expand this program and work with our partners to reach more kids, teens, and young adults in more communities across the Commonwealth.” 

“This year, DCR Summer Nights will feature a record number of partner organizations set to offer more than 1,200 events over a six-week period,” said Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “It is DCR’s honor to put on this key summer program and offer young people more opportunities to explore their favorite DCR facility or try their hand at a new skill.”  

Since 2015, the Baker-Polito Administration has invested in the expansion of recreational opportunities across Massachusetts through the Summer Nights program, including new programming and extended operating hours at several DCR aquatic facilities in urban communities. An additional kick-off celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2021 at DCR’s Ryan Playground in City of Boston neighborhood of Mattapan.  

Today’s launch in Springfield and next week’s event in Mattapan will feature a COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic available for those that are interested and 12 years of age or older. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is coordinating with select Summer Nights partners to offer vaccine education and/or the mobile vaccine clinic at certain Summer Nights programs throughout July and August. A schedule for the Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be available on the Summer Nights webpage in the coming days.

Ahead of the Summer Nights Program launch, DCR invested $350,000 to support improvements to hard courts at the Ryan Playground in Boston. The agency paved and color-coated the court, installed new tennis net posts, and adjusted basketball hoops. The construction started on June 7, 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on July 10, 2021. Additionally, DCR has invested $200,000 over the past five years to repair and upgrade the playground.   

“I want to thank Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, Secretary Theoharides and Commissioner Montgomery for their continued support and partnership,” said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. “The DCR Summer Nights program is a positive and successful program for our youth that not only provides fun activities but mentoring, coaching and the teaching of life skills.  I want to thank Executive Director Keshawn Dodds and everyone at the Springfield Boys and Girls Club Family Center and all of our local partner organizations and agencies for their continued dedicated efforts in support of our children and their families.  I know first-hand from my old days as Executive Director of the South End Community Center that these proactive youth development initiatives make a positive difference.”  

This summer, DCR is offering free Learn to Swim programs at 12 locations statewide. Lessons began on Monday, July 5, 2021 in three two-week sessions for people of all ages. For information about lessons, please visit the agency’s website and call your local facility. Additionally, many YMCAs across the Commonwealth offer swimming lessons for children, teens and adults. If you live in the Boston area, view the list of YMCA Boston swim classes. If you live outside Boston, please visit the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs' “Find Your Y” website to locate a YMCA near you. Furthermore, the American Red Cross offers swimming lessons for children, teens and adults at several of its locations in Massachusetts, as well. The Red Cross also offers a wide selection of CPR/AED, first aid, lifeguarding, swimming and water safety, caregiving, disaster response, and emergency preparedness training. Visit the Red Cross for the “Learn to Swim” provider list and select Massachusetts for more information.

In June, DCR announced that it has increased lifeguard pay from $17/hour, or $18/hour for head guards, to $20/hour and $21/hour. Lifeguards who remain committed for the entire season with DCR will also receive a $500 bonus at the end of the season. DCR continues to actively recruit individuals to become a lifeguard at its inland and coastal waterfronts, and deep water swimming pools in the Boston Region (including Cambridge and the surrounding towns), the North Region (specifically Saugus, Nahant, and East Boston), the South Region (specifically Sandwich and Westport), and the Central Region (Metro West to Worcester County). Interested individuals can apply online and are strongly encouraged to call Jim Esposito at (857) 214-0400 or visit the DCR’s lifeguarding webpage, application information, and lifeguard requirements can be found

麻州州長參選人3+1共和黨 查理貝克還未鬆口

             (Boston Orange編譯)2022年的麻州州長選戰又升溫，有四人參選了，連共和黨籍都有麻州前眾議員Geogg Diehl宣佈跳入戰場。

           麻州現任州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)迄今一直未鬆口是否競選連任，但他那高達70%的民意支持度，似乎並未嚇阻挑戰者。有意角逐州長大位的民主黨人，從今年初起，已接二連三，迄今有民主黨有哈佛大學教授Daniel Allen，麻州參議員陳翟蘇妮(Sonia Chang Diaz)，曾任麻州參議員的Ben Downing等3人已宣佈參選。坊間還傳說麻州現任檢察長奚莉(Maura Healey)也會參選。

              不過民主黨有人參選，不出奇，兩黨相爭，總是要推出參選者。現在卻連共和黨也有人宣佈參選，似乎是人們覺得，不管怎麼樣，都得變一下。

             Geogg Diehl是在西麻州共和黨愛國者所主辦的獨立日慶祝會上宣佈了他參選麻州州長的計畫。他說，”是開闢新道路的時候，也是重新賦予個人權力，讓經濟自由發展，幫助我們的子女克服政府在過去這一年所造成傷害的時候了”。

              Geogg Diehl是一名保守的共和黨員，在2011年到2019年間代表第七區Plymouth。有些人認為他在共和黨政治中和查理貝克的更為溫和派，有勢均力敵份量。

              他批評查理貝克的新冠病毒大流行處理方式，譴責大規模關閉企業的做法，而且政府過度課稅，開支浮濫。

             他還稱自己支持執法人員及移民改革，引述他在2013年率領廢除汽油稅法的過往紀錄。

             他也批評查理貝克所稱許，藉由投資上限尋求限制碳排放的交通氣候計畫。根據州政府的報告，該法很可能導致每加侖汽油費用上漲5到9分錢。

             Geogg Diehl曾任美國前總統川普(Donald Trump)在2016年總統大選時的麻州競選團共同主席。

             羅爾市的共和黨員Darius Mitchell早前已向州政府遞交候選文件，也向英文報章坦言考慮參選。Geogg Diehl倒還未遞交參選文件，但已設立競選州長網站，https://geoffdiehl.com/。

             Geogg Diehl曾參與多項州級選舉，包括2018年參選聯邦參議員席位，和伊莉莎白沃倫競爭。

NECINA慶25週年 頒終生成就獎感謝許基康、陳君瑤、尹南鷹、陸德禮

 

紐英崙中華資訊網陸協會(NECINA)慶25週年，在Haverhill聚會。多名歷屆會長，嘉賓出席。(周菊子攝)

卸任會長戴晨方(中)頒獎表揚網協副會長倪繼紅(右)，前任總經理
楊湛萍(左)。(周菊子攝)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州報導) 紐英崙中華資訊網路協會 (NECINA)日前以”在創新的、複雜的世界中引領向前”會議，慶祝成立25週年。會中頒終生成就獎感謝許基康，陳君瑤，陸德禮，尹南鷹，並歡迎卸任會長戴晨方，副會長倪繼紅加入董事會，金世垚接任會長。

              25年有四分之一個世紀，世事變遷得讓人感慨。在獲得網協終生成就獎的4人中，有3人為現任董事，陳君瑤是網協創會成員之一，歷任6屆總經理，第15屆會長，2000年獲選加入董事會，服務迄今；許基康是在網協成立2年後才加入的，曾任會長，之後加入董事會，在財務上一直慷慨支持網協；陸德禮的網協資歷雖然只有17年，卻不但是網協中唯一做過2屆的會長，還為網協創辦了迄今仍備受歡迎的青少年創業項目YES。

網協董事會副主席陶東斌(右)頒發終生成就獎給卸任董事陳君瑤。
(周菊子攝)

同獲終身成就獎的尹南鷹，加入網協已19年，也曾任會長，董事，並在學術會議上對網協有很大貢獻。

根據官網，網協共有9名董事。陳君瑤，許基康，陸德禮等三人，今年任期屆滿。他們出於輔佐網協增添活力之心，都決定不再續任，彷彿意味著網協勢必掀開新篇章。

網協人覺得幸運的是，創辦人暨精神領袖，享有榮譽董事會主席身分的陳五福，以及仍擔任董事會主席的吳錦城，雖然都已喬遷加州，依然高度關心網協動態，和董事會副主席陶東斌，以及王振榕，容志誠(Robert Yung)，沈心焯、賀東，洪銘勝，新加入的戴晨方，倪繼紅等董事，以及新一屆幹部繼續網協扶持科技界後進創新、發展的社會服務。

網協董事沈心焯(右)頒發終生成就獎給尹南鷹。(網協提供)

雖然礙於疫情，陳五福和吳錦城都未親自出席網協25週年慶，但分別發送了賀詩、感言。陳五福以藏頭詩讚揚許基康、陳君瑤，吳錦城也點名稱許他們兩人及尹南鷹，陸德禮對網協在財務、精力上的付出與奉獻，直言他們協助網協造福了無數會員、會友。

數年前已遷往加州，在谷歌擔任主管的網協前會長洪銘勝，也是因為網協的精神，才在兩年前接受徵召，加入網協董事行列。

              這25年來，大波士頓從電信通訊要地，轉變為全美排名第一的生物科技重鎮，網協會員所來自行業領域及所籌辦活動內容，也更為多元化。

網協董事王振榕(右)頒發終生成就獎給卸任董事陸德禮。(網協提供)

網協今年的年會，訂名”在創新的、複雜的世界中引領向前(Leading in an Innovative and Complex World)”，講題包括未來行業環境，人工智慧，智慧能源，太陽能科技談到區塊鍊與虛擬貨幣等諸多不同領域。講者依序為MIT媒體實驗室訪問教授Pierre Balland，Avesha 共同創辦人Raj Nair，Powerley執行長Manoj Kumar，MIT電機工程教授Vladimir Bulvoic，Pythagoras投資管理公司執行長曾良恩(Mitchell Dong)。

Pierre Balland指出，目前世界上有著全球25%的創新來自10個城市的集中現象，幾乎絕大部分知識份子都認為虛擬貨幣是不可避免的未來；Raj Nair稱世界上的人工智能已有30%在使用邊緣計算(Edge)來處理海量數據；Manoj Kumar指出太陽能的研發正朝向任何時候、地點，任何規模的需要，都可以用來陽能來滿足能源需求的地步發展。

右起，倪繼紅，寧可，王振榕，戴晨方，金世垚，鄭茹、陶東斌，
陳君瑤，陸德禮，尹南鷹，沈心焯，王義明，賀東，田田等網協
歷任會長、董事合影。(周菊子攝)

             網協於1996年由陳五福、宋利偉，邱瑞賢，余鴻、陳君瑤等人創辦，後有吳錦城，許基康等陸續加入。在陳五福、許基康參與創辦的”瀑布通訊(Cascade Communications)”於1997年被Ascend以37億美元收購；吳錦城創辦的”箭點通訊(Arrow Point)”於2000年被思科(Cisco)公司以61億美元收購的光環下，網協曾是大波士頓地區最著名的科技組織，每次舉辦講座或會議，講者的水平之高，內容之紮實，都備受各界讚譽。

              網協董事們認為，過去這25年來，網協得以持續發展，全賴各屆會長與管理團隊的精誠合作，在現今中美關係愈趨複雜，IT及互聯網行業轉型，科技公司高管仍罕見華裔，都是網協的未來挑戰，希望能有更多有志青年加入管理營運團隊，再創網協高峰。

(更正，倪繼紅為卸任副會長)

昆士市慶國慶 政要率隊遊行

昆士市市長柯奇(Tom Koch，右一)和市議會議長梁秀婷(中)等人率隊慶祝美國國慶。
(梁秀婷提供)

 

黃官羨閱報室疫後重開張 吳弭、華美福利會獲捐款支持

台山鄉親與嘉賓們歡喜出席黃官羨閱報室重新開張慶祝。前排右起，台山同鄉會會長鄺元傑，副會長黃漢湖，
鍾美貞，華美福利會營運長謝志華，執行長陳美霞，黃官羨，吳弭，波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮，波士頓
經文處副領事王麗芬，前任紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊，波士頓安良工商會會長伍輝民，
波士頓黃氏宗親會議長黃國麟，台山同鄉會前任會長李照桃。(周菊子攝)

       (Boston Orange

伍輝民(右一)，潘樹仁(右三起)，吳弭，黃官羨，黃國麟，黃周麗陶，
鄺元傑，鍾美貞等人支持吳弭參選波士頓市長。(周菊子攝)

周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 黃官羨閱報室重新開張啦! 創辦人黃官羨因造福社區的場所在新冠疫情舒緩後，又能繼續發揮作用，特地加碼慶祝，廣邀台山同鄉，鄰近商家出席聚會，見證支持華美福利會營運，吳弭(Michelle Wu)參選波士頓市長的捐款，希望社區齊心協力，造福華人同胞。

黃官羨(右)支持吳弭，稱她為”華人之光”。(周菊子攝)

             台山同鄉聯誼會會長鄺元傑，副會長黃漢湖，以及黃氏宗親會婦女組主任黃周麗桃在活動中依序以中、英文簡要介紹黃官羨對波士頓華埠社區的貢獻。

             駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元的代表王麗芬，波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮，波士頓安良工商會會長伍輝民，前任紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊等許多嘉賓到會。

             黃周麗桃指出，大多數初來乍到的新移民，英文並不流暢，黃官羨閱報室不但給了他們一個進華埠後可歇腳，看報，喝茶的地方，還給人更多機會認識新朋友，交流資訊。

黃官羨捐款支持華美福利會。該會執行長陳美霞，營運長謝思源
代表接受。(周菊子攝)

                 華美福利會執行長陳美霞也強調，是黃官羨這樣的善長仁翁支持，才讓他們得以持續為社區服務。黃官羨把自己的私人物業拿出來設立黃官羨閱報室，成為華埠社區一大資源，更是難得。

             吳弭笑說自己的小孩，彷如就在這兒長大，她都還記得到帝苑大酒樓出席春宴，節慶活動時，兩個小孩在大廳中跑來跑去，有著叔叔伯伯們照顧的情景，她非常感激大家在社區中彼此扶持的服務、奉獻。

左起，波士頓經文處王麗芬，僑教中心主任潘昭榮和波士頓市長
候選人吳弭，以及黃官羨，華美福利會執行長陳美霞等人。
(周菊子攝)

              黃漢湖引用了一篇20年前的報導文章，描述黃官羨早從1977年就陸續買下尼倫街、華盛頓街、必珠街，以及當年是泰平超市，現在是家和超市前聶街(Knapp)的一整片土地，引進許多華人經營商鋪，逼退了紅燈區，波士頓華埠的環境才更為安全、健康。

黃漢湖用台山話說，這些年來，黃官羨在致力維護華埠之際，還總是為善不落人後，不但長年支持社區服務機構，每年捐款給中華廣教學校，華美福利會等許多組織，為改善本地華人生活環境出力，還在2008年5月四川汶川大地震，2009年台灣大水災等外地遭遇天災時，也毫不猶豫的慷慨解囊，依序捐了2萬多，1萬6千多美元。

左起，陳家驊、吳弭，黃官羨，黃兆祥在活動中合影。(周菊子攝)

對自己的家鄉，黃官羨也當然念念不忘。他位於老家西村的母校紹憲學校，萃英中學，白沙的敬老協會，他也都是一萬多元，幾千元的慷慨捐助。

近年來，具波士頓僑務諮詢委員身份的黃官羨雖因自己年事漸高，已把有千餘座位的帝苑大酒樓轉手出去，讓別人經營，但他自己還是非常關心華埠，早前還積極支持反對在華埠開張大麻店的事，鼓勵華人登記成為選民，前一天又親自放大吳弭在波士頓市長選戰中民調居首的英文報章報導，旁邊用筆加註”華人之光”，貼在帝苑大酒樓內廳入口處，希望促使更多人和他一起，支持選出一位波士頓市首名華裔市長。

陳翟蘇妮競選麻州州長 募款首週600人捐5萬3000元

 Sonia Chang-Díaz raises over $53,000 in first week of campaign for Governor

Campaign draws over 600 donations in the first days, including supporters in every region of the state

 BOSTON, MA - State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz raised over $53,000 in the first week after announcing her bid for Governor of Massachusetts. Over 600 contributors pitched in to her campaign in its first week, including donations from supporters in every region of the Commonwealth, from Berkshire County to the Cape and the Islands. 90% of contributions were $100 or less.

 “This is what a people-powered campaign looks like,” said Joshua Wolfsun, Chang-Díaz’s Acting Campaign Manager. “Sonia is setting the bar for small-dollar fundraising power, with the lowest average donation out of any of the 2022 governor candidates. It’s clear that working families across the state are excited for a governor with the experience and urgency to tackle our Commonwealth’s biggest problems head-on.” 

On top of her campaign’s existing funds, the first week’s haul affords Chang-Díaz over $282,000 to start building her statewide campaign and community-centered organizing efforts.

“It’s a long road to Election Day and we’re just getting started,” Wolfsun added. “Arm in arm with grassroots organizers and donors across the state, we’re building this campaign and fundraising operation to go the full distance and win.”

For more information about Sonia Chang-Díaz and her campaign for Governor, please visit ww.soniachangdiaz.com

波士頓代市長 Kim JANEY 宣佈開放兩處市有游泳池

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF BOSTON’S OUTDOOR POOLS   BOSTON - Saturday, July 3, 2021 - Mayor Janey today announced the City of Boston’s two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End are open for the summer season. Several indoor pools operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) are also open for residents looking to cool off. Locations and hours of operation of the pools can be found at Boston.gov/BCYF-Aquatics.  “It’s important that our residents can access cooling options in our neighborhoods throughout the summer,” said Mayor Janey. “We are looking forward to welcoming more people back to our pools along with offering an expanded menu of summer programming and activities for young people at the community centers.”  Due to the state-wide lifeguard shortage, hours of operation at all BCYF pools will be reduced until all vacancies are filled. For everyone’s safety, several protocols are in place at BCYF pools heading into the summer season:   ·    Visitors must register for a swim time slot at Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration. ·    Registration will go live 24 hours before the following day’s sessions and will remain open until all spots are taken or until the session is half over, whichever comes first.  ·    When registering for a session, visitors will be asked COVID-19 screening questions.  ·    Sessions at the outdoor pools will be one hour and 45 minutes and visitors are asked to register for and attend no more than one session per day.  ·    Preference will be given to Boston residents. ·    Face coverings (covering the nose and mouth) are recommended for people who are not vaccinated while outdoors. Everyone must wear face coverings while indoors and not in the water. ·    Swimming lessons, which would require close physical contact, will not be offered this summer. ·    Social distancing of at least 3 feet is required for all individuals outside of a household. group and applies to deck areas, bathrooms, wading areas, the water and the pool deck. ·    Children under 8 need an adult in the water with them.  ·    Three children under 12 are allowed per adult.  ·    All pools will be staffed by trained lifeguards.  When near water there are several things to keep in mind to keep you and your family safe:  ·    Always watch children near any body of water. Make sure to swim in the designated areas and know where the lifeguards are present. ·    Swim near a lifeguard and never swim alone. ·    Learn the basics of swimming. If you don’t already know how to swim, contact a local pool to get a proper lesson. BCYF will resume offering swim lessons in the fall.  ·    Obey "No Diving" signs and do not dive into shallow water. ·    Make sure children wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket when boating, water skiing, rafting, fishing or swimming. Life jackets should be appropriate for your weight, size and the water activity. ·    Know before you go: Whether it's a lake, river or the ocean, check the weather conditions before you head out onto the water. And pay attention to any advisories that pop up while you're out. If you spot bad weather, get on dry land and head inside. ·    Watch out for strong currents, rip currents or dangerous waves. Currents are unpredictable near piers, jetties, small dams and docks. If it is hard to move around, head to shore. ·    Look for signs and flags to keep you safe. ·    Alcohol and water don't mix.  BCYF is also operating programming for registered youth at community centers across the city this summer. Learn more about BCYF’s programming at Boston.gov/BCYF. These programs are in addition to a variety of expanded BCYF programming for teens and over 600 youth jobs through the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. BCYF community centers will also continue to distribute meals to youth throughout the summer. The complete list of meal locations can be found at Boston.gov/departments/food-access.

華埠醒獅迎福 7/3 中午12點 8/22前28家食肆有折扣

 

麻州中文教師職涯資訊座談會 8/22

 

夏日野餐郊遊活動 7/25

 

DR. BISOLA OJIKUTU APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION

DR. BISOLA OJIKUTU APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION Dr. Ojikutu has extensive experience leading efforts to address inequities in health care

 

BOSTON - Friday, July 2, 2021 - Boston Mayor Kim Janey announced today that Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, MD, MPH will be the next Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Dr. Ojikutu’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Health on July 1.   Dr. Ojikutu is currently an Associate Physician within the Division of Global Health Equity and the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Global and Social Medicine within the Department of Global and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ojikutu will assume the role currently held by Rita Nieves, RN, MPH, LICSW on September 1, 2021 when Ms. Nieves retires.   ​"I am pleased Boston found a dedicated infectious disease physician with extensive public health, leadership, and advocacy experience to lead BPHC. I look forward to working with Dr. Ojikutu to build a healthier Boston for all our residents," said Mayor Janey. "I am also deeply grateful for the exceptional service of BPHC’s interim leadership, particularly Rita Nieves, who was an exemplary leader in helping Boston navigate the unforeseeable challenges presented to our city during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all deeply indebted to Rita for her service.”  Dr. Ojikutu brings comprehensive experience leading and developing programming to address inequity and social determinants of health that serve as barriers to prevention, care and treatment of infectious diseases among vulnerable populations including women, immigrants, and Black and Latinx individuals. Her clinical research and community service activities have focused on achieving health equity and developing strategies to provide the highest quality care to vulnerable populations, both domestically and internationally with a focus on overcoming racial and ethnic disparities in access to HIV prevention and treatment.  “Dr. Ojikutu’s extensive experience and commitment to meaningful, tangible progress toward eliminating health inequities make her uniquely suited for this role,” said Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez. “I am confident that she is the right person to lead BPHC as we work to recover from COVID-19 and build toward a more equitable and resilient city.”   “I’d like to extend my most sincere congratulations to Dr. Ojikutu,” said Manny Lopes, Chair of the Board of Health. “The Board of Health and Commission staff look forward to working alongside Dr. Ojikutu to deepen efforts in maximizing health equity and racial justice in Boston.”  "I am thrilled about the opportunity to serve as BPHC's Executive Director, and I'm committed to working with Mayor Janey, the Board of Health, and BPHC’s dedicated staff to promote the health and well-being of the residents of Boston and create real progress towards achieving health equity," said Ojikutu. "I am eager to build on our city’s strong foundation and work with BPHC staff, community partners, and residents to ensure that our work is grounded in the lived experience of those we serve."  Dr. Ojikutu will start with the Commission on September 1.