Kim Janey 宣佈波士頓市室內必須戴口罩 8/27起生效

 

波士頓市長Kim Janey提五點計畫，規定民眾室內戴口罩。

          (Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓市長Kim Janey今(20)日宣佈五點計畫，以防範傳染性更強，已知是目前最主要病毒株的Delta變種病毒，其中之一是波士頓市所有公共場所的室內，必須戴口罩。

             波士頓市公共衛生局發佈的這一公共衛生命令，從8月27日(週五)早上8點起生效，要求市內所有2歲以上民眾戴口罩。

             無論是企業、俱樂部或其他向公眾開放的集會場所，包括但不僅限於零售店面，餐館，酒吧，表演場所，社交俱樂部，活動空間，以及市政大樓等，只要是在室內，就必須戴口罩。

               在大約有5萬名大專院校學生將從全國各地回到波士頓上學，還有5萬多名波士頓公校學生也要回校上課，大約10萬名住在波士頓的兒童孩年紀太小，不符合施打疫苗資格之際，波士頓市採取這一措施，以舒緩社區內可能發生的Delta變種病毒傳播。

             波士頓公共衛生局代理主任Rita Nieves表示，Delta變種病毒持續是在社區內制止新冠病毒擴散的額外挑戰，在室內戴口罩，有更多人施打了疫苗，才會更能保障所有居民

             吃或喝東西時，可以拿下口罩，但其他的室內活動，包括在酒吧點酒或跳舞，甚至在健身房，都必須戴口罩。

                  這一戴口罩命令，並不適用於不支付費用的私人居所聚會，或是公眾不能進入的私人大樓，崇拜場所，公眾無法進入的私人工作空間，或者是和觀眾保持6英尺安全距離的表演者。

             Kim Janey市長的5點計畫包括:

             公平取得疫苗及加強劑

             規定市府員工注射疫苗

             給學校買新空調系統

             學校及市府大樓規定戴口罩

             所有公共場合必須戴口罩

             波士頓市是全美已最完全注射疫苗的大城市之一，68%居民已至少注射一劑疫苗。過去兩週來，有將近8千居民注射了第一劑疫苗。到8月底時，所有市府員工，合約商，以及志工，都必須經由安全的中央化數位門戶網站證明他們的施打疫苗狀態。

             Kim Janey已承諾撥款3000萬元來改善波士頓公校樓宇的暖氣，通風及空調。來年將實施大範圍的空調系統安裝及更新。

             查詢有關戴口罩新規定詳情可上網，boston.gov/reopening。有特定問題的餐館東主可發電郵到 licensingboard@boston.gov。有其他關於這規定的，或是一般性問題，可撥打電話311，或發電郵到  smallbiz@boston.gov。

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES INDOOR MASK MANDATE FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON City to address COVID-19 Delta variant through five-point plan

 

BOSTON - Friday, August 20, 2021 - Mayor Kim Janey today announced face masks will be required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston, as part of a Five-Point Plan for the Delta Variant, a more contagious COVID-19 variant that is now the primary strain of the virus. The public health order, issued by the Boston Public Health Commission, is effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27 in the City of Boston. The City is implementing this proactive public health plan to mitigate community transmission of the Delta variant, ahead of the arrival of more than 50,000 college students from across the country and a return to school for more than 50,000 Boston Public School students. Most of the 100,000 children who live in the City of Boston are too young to be eligible for vaccination.  “There is nothing more important than Boston’s safe recovery, reopening, and renewal from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Janey. “We know that masks work best when everyone wears one. Requiring masks indoors is a proactive public health measure to limit transmission of the Delta variant, boost the public confidence in our businesses and venues, and protect the residents of our city who are too young for vaccination.”  “The Delta variant continues to create an additional challenge to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” said Rita Nieves, the Interim Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. “Wearing a mask indoors along with getting more people vaccinated will offer more protection to all our residents, including children under 12 and those who are not able to get vaccinated.” Through an order from the Boston Public Health Commission, the City of Boston will require all people over age two to wear a mask or face covering: ·    Whenever they are indoors on the premises of a business, club, place of assembly or other place that is open to members of the public, including but not limited to retail establishments, restaurants, bars, performance venues, social clubs, event spaces, and municipal buildings. Face coverings may be removed when actively eating or drinking. Masks must be worn for all other indoor activities, including ordering at a bar or dancing. Masks are also required in gyms. The order does not apply to gatherings in private residences when no compensation is paid, private buildings that are inaccessible to the public, places of worship, private workspaces inaccessible to the public, or performers who maintain six feet of distance from their audience.   Mayor Janey’s new face covering order builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 Delta Variant. The Five Point Plan for the Delta Variant includes: ·    Equitable vaccine and booster access  ·    Vaccine mandate for city workers ·    New HVAC investments for schools ·    Mask mandate for schools and city buildings ·    New mask mandate in all public spaces “Boston’s five-point plan for the Delta variant places vaccination and prevention at the center of our COVID-19 response,” said Mayor Janey. “I ask that every resident of Boston do their part to keep our city safe. Get vaccinated, wear your mask, wash your hands, and get tested, especially if you have traveled, are experiencing symptoms, or have been exposed to the virus.” Boston is one of the most vaccinated large cities in the country, with over 68 percent of residents having at least one shot. In the last two weeks, nearly 8,000 residents got their first dose of the vaccine. By the end of August, all City employees, contractors, and volunteers will be required to verify their vaccination status through a secure centralized digital portal.  Mayor Janey has also committed $30 million to improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in Boston Public School buildings. The wide-ranging HVAC installations and upgrades will be performed throughout the coming school year. The new mask requirement was welcomed by leaders of the healthcare and arts sectors that have been among the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  “I commend the Mayor’s decision to protect the safety of our families and neighbors by instituting a mask mandate for indoor public spaces,” said Kate Walsh, President and CEO of the Boston Medical Center. “The high risk of infection associated with the Delta variant poses a critical challenge for our communities. We all have a responsibility to do everything we can to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infections while continuing to encourage everyone to get the vaccine, including those 12 and older who will be going back to school soon.” "I want to thank Mayor Janey and the entire City of Boston for taking this step to promote a healthy space for patrons,” said Emily Ruddock, Executive Director of MassCreative, the state-level arts advocacy organization. “As we continue to respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we support this indoor mask mandate to ensure that Boston's vibrant arts and culture sector is safe for all to enjoy." "The City of Boston has come a long way in ensuring that every resident has had access to the critical resources needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including vaccinations and testing. The CDC reports that indoor masking will cut transmission by about 66 percent. I want to thank Mayor Janey for taking this precaution. Keeping Boston's economy strong means continuing to promote best practices for keeping all Bostonians healthy and safe as we continue to battle the pandemic," said Tim Rowe, CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). “Boston University welcomes and applauds Mayor Janey’s decision to institute an indoor space mask mandate,”  said Dr. Judy Platt, chair of Boston University’s Medical Advisory Group. “The action complements the university’s own indoor mask rule, and together these policies make the city a safer place for our students, the people of Boston, and the communities within which we reside.” "I am happy to hear guests will be joining me in wearing masks,” said John Flannery, Doorman at Fairmont Copley Plaza. “I think this will ensure that everyone at my hotel is safe and respected.” "The members of Local 26 applaud Mayor Janey’s implementation of a mask mandate for indoor spaces. This will ensure that hospitality workers are safe at work and our industry can continue its recovery,” said Carlos Aramayo, Local 26 President. “We believe that by implementing smart health and safety policies we can continue safely to welcome guests back to our great city." Frequently asked questions about the new mask mandate are available on boston.gov/reopening. Restaurant owners with questions specific may contact: licensingboard@boston.gov. If you are in any other sector covered by this mandate, or you have general questions, please call 311 or contact: smallbiz@boston.gov.

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF SHIRLEY-EUSTIS PLACE AS BOSTON LANDMARK

MAYOR JANEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF SHIRLEY-EUSTIS PLACE AS BOSTON LANDMARK  The Boston Landmarks Commission will commemorate the hidden history of Shirley-Eustis Place in Roxbury, which is believed to have been built and managed by enslaved people.

 

BOSTON, MA - Friday, August 20, 2021- Today, Mayor Janey and the Boston Landmarks Commission celebrate the designation of Roxbury’s Shirley-Eustis Place, 33 and 42-44 Shirley Street and 24 Rockford Street as a Boston Landmark, under the provisions of Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. This designation follows a unanimous vote of approval by the Boston City Council.  With its well-known historical significance comes a hidden history that is often untold, unrecorded, and unrecognized. Ongoing research suggests that when Governor Shirley and Governor Eustis’ owned the property, the house and lands were maintained by enslaved persons of African descent. It further suggests that enslaved people may have occupied portions of 42–44 Shirley Street, which was then an outbuilding, likely a barn.  The Shirley-Eustis House, located on 33 Shirley Street in Roxbury, was built between 1746 and 1749 as a summer estate for Massachusetts Colony Governor William Shirley (1694–1771). The house has further historical significance as the home of Massachusetts Governor William Eustis (1753–1825). It is one of the last remaining colonial governor’s mansions in the original Thirteen Colonies and was recognized as one of the nation’s first National Historic Landmarks in the 1960s.  Mayor Janey’s support for the designation of the Shirley-Eustis grounds as a historic landmark in Roxbury expands the City’s history that is often centered in Downtown Boston. The milestone comes after more than a year of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, and a national reckoning with acts of violence against Black and other communities of color. “As we face modern-day racial inequities, it is essential to acknowledge our past by encouraging opportunities for collective processing of grief and investing in healing,'' said Mayor Kim Janey. “I am grateful to all of our partners who helped us unearth this hidden history and for the Roxbury community who passed these stories down through generations.”  Mayor Janey grew up in Roxbury which is a hub, both past and present, for African Americans’ grassroots activism and community organizing for housing, educational, and economic equity. It is home to organizations like the Freedom House, founded by Otto and Muriel Snowden; and the Organization for Afro-American Unity founded by Malcolm X, all engaged in the fight for justice, equality, and power. The location of the Shirley-Eustis House grounds in Roxbury brings even more significance to the importance of honoring its history. “For generations, the history of Shirley-Eustis Place has been celebrated in Boston and nationally,” said Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the City of Boston. “Today and every day moving forward, we must lift up the unheralded layers of our city’s history and memorialize the enslaved people who are believed to have built and maintained these grounds. I am grateful for Mayor Janey’s support and for the Boston Landmarks Commission and the City Council’s unanimous vote to bring light to this hidden history.”

颶風亨利來襲 查理貝克將調千名衛隊待命

麻州州長查理貝克(左)。

            (Boston Orange編譯)氣象局預報，熱帶風暴亨利(Henri)正在大西洋上空增強為颶風，並向東北新英格蘭撲來，估計週日(8 月22日)晚登陸，可能造成10到30萬戶人家停電，降雨量多達8英寸的結果。

            麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)呼籲州民這兩天沒重大事務，盡量別出門。

             今(20)日早上11點左右，亨利颱風在南特基(Nantucket)的西南南方向700英里處，估計到晚上7點十，會往西北方向去。

MBTA總經理Steve Poftak說明地鐵系統服務將減少。

             為因應狂風暴雨可能造成的狀況，查理貝克將調動1000名國家衛隊，隨時待命，出動救援，或清理災區。

              氣象局估計，颶風會從羅德島新港(Newport)登陸，或者是熱帶風暴，或者會成為一級颶風。查理貝克稱暴風大概會奔向屋斯特(Worcester)，然後直擊Merrimack谷，也就是麻州有一大塊區域會成為暴風中心。已經到鱈魚角的人，最好趕在週六離開，或者逗留到週一，或者週二再走。

              MBTA總經理Steve Poftak表示，地鐵將以週日減少班次的時程營運，只適合必要的出門行程。綠線地鐵的麥特潘(Mattapan)線，以及D線，還有渡輪，週日將完全停止營運，並沒有其他的替代交通方式。他鼓勵人出門前先上地鐵官網mbta.com，或社交網站查詢。

               麻州交通廳廳長Jamey Tesler表示，暴風雨期間，估計路面會出現碎石瓦片，電線杆或樹木倒塌，或者淹水，道路阻斷等狀況，希望民眾謹慎考慮是否出門。

             氣象預報估計在新英格蘭南部，可能會因為大雨而淹水，從週日到週一，降雨量大概會有2到5英吋，有些地區可能多達8英寸，並出現瞬間淹水情況。

              民眾查詢災情，可撥打211，遇狀況可撥打地方上的警察局等公共安全機構，查詢相關詳情，可上網mass.gov/mema，ready.gov，或getagameplan.org，redcross.org。

    

 Governor Baker Urges Caution Ahead of Hurricane Henri

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today is urging the people of the Commonwealth to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday, including the potential for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning to visit the Cape or Islands this weekend to delay trips. For those that have already traveled to the Cape or Islands for the weekend, they are advised to consider leaving on Saturday or extend their travel plans through early next week.

 

Governor Baker also today activated the Massachusetts National Guard under state active duty to fulfill highwater rescue, debris clearing and public safety support from impacted communities. The activation order allows for up to 1,000 guardsmen and will remain in place until support is no longer needed.

 

Tropical Storm Henri is projected to become a hurricane and significantly impact much of Central and Eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, and the South Coast. Hurricane force winds and substantial storm surges in coastal communities are expected. Additionally, the majority of Massachusetts is projected to receive a significant amount of rain, particularly from Greater Boston to Worcester County. All residents are advised to begin storm preparations today, and to pay close attention to local weather reports to monitor the track of the storm.

  

Residents can call 2-1-1 to obtain disaster information and call local public safety non-emergency phone numbers or town halls for local questions. Property owners are encouraged to take photos or videos to document any damages to property and to contact their insurance company.

 

This storm could cause power outages impacting at least 100,000 residents, and possibly as many as 300,000, and utility crews are being staged to assist in restoring power. For power outage updates and specific restoration times by town, check the Eversource outage map at outagemap.eversource.com or call Eversource at 800-592-2000. Residents should use generators and grills outside because their fumes contain carbon monoxide and make sure their carbon monoxide detectors are working. People are also reminded to stay away from any downed utility wires.

 

The Baker-Polito Administration remains in close contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), National Weather Service, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and State Police (MSP) to monitor the forecast and will work to alert the public with important updates or notifications. 

 

MBTA: The MBTA is currently operating normal scheduled service on all modes, but anticipates delays or service disruptions, particularly in low-lying areas and sections of the rapid transit system where trains are powered by overhead wires. Keolis and the MBTA will closely monitor weather forecasts to assess expected and real-time conditions related to scheduled service and operations. The MBTA is encouraging its customers to get service information by signing up for T-Alerts, following @MBTA and @MBTA_CR on Twitter, and using the MBTA commuter rail app. 

 

Highway Safety: Traveling during the storm is expected to be hazardous, and residents are advised to plan ahead and stay home if possible. Do not drive in flooded areas. Currently, it is projected that the Route 128/95 and Interstate 495 corridors will be heavily impacted Sunday through Monday.

 

Public Safety: In addition to 1,000 National Guard personnel available to assist local and state agencies, Massachusetts State Police have moved additional Marine Unit assets into southeastern Massachusetts and will be prepared to move additional personnel or equipment to the islands if necessary. Additional MSP sections and units will have personnel ready to deploy into affected areas to boost staffing, and Troop commanders will determine whether to hold over shifts or call in upcoming shifts early based on storm projections. The Department of Fire Services likewise remains in contact with fire departments on Cape Cod and elsewhere to provide support before, during, and after the storm.

 

DCR Closures: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close state campgrounds beginning Saturday at 11:00 a.m. through Monday evening. DCR anticipates reopening campgrounds Tuesday morning. Campers with reservations are being notified by DCR and will be provided with a full refund. All campers on DCR campgrounds must check out and exit the property by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Beginning Saturday at the close of guarded hours, DCR will close all state pools and coastal beaches through Sunday. Additionally, all DCR-managed inland waterfronts will be unguarded on Sunday. DCR strongly encourages residents to avoid visiting state parks throughout the duration of the storm due to high winds rain, and potential flooding, and will implement closures of certain access roads, parking areas and parkways as necessary to protect public safety.

 

The State Emergency Operations Center at MEMA Headquarters in Framingham is activated and closely monitoring the storm and forecast to provide situational awareness. Please visit www.mass.gov/MEMA to learn what you should do before, during and after a hurricane or tropical storm.

Governor Baker, Treasurer Goldberg and Attorney General Healey Appoint Bradford R. Hill to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Governor Baker, Treasurer Goldberg and Attorney General Healey Appoint Bradford R. Hill to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission 

BOSTON - Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg and Attorney General Maura Healey announced the appointment of Representative Bradford R. Hill to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Per statute, two commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the Governor, Attorney General and Treasurer. Representative Hill will fill the experience in gaming regulation and administration or gaming industry management seat. The Commission is bipartisan, with no more than three members representing the same political party. Representative Hill will fulfill the balance of a term that ends in 2025.

“Brad Hill has been a dedicated public servant for over two decades and has years of experience working with the Massachusetts gaming community,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I am confident that he will be well-suited to serve in this new role during a transformative time in the Commonwealth’s gaming industry and am pleased to make this appointment.”

“In his decades of experience advocating for the residents of the Commonwealth and their needs, Brad Hill has a proven record of leadership on gaming policy,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “His demonstrated passion for the gaming industry, and his commitment to public service, will benefit the Commission and its work.”

“Brad Hill has spent his career advocating for our state and its residents,” said Attorney General Healey. “His knowledge of the gaming industry will be a great asset to the Commission during this critical time.”

“Representative Hill’s many years of business experience and public service, along with his commitment to serving our state, will positively impact the Gaming Commission and people of the Commonwealth,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, “We look forward to working with him in this new capacity and know that he will ensure fairness and equity as the industry continues to evolve.”

“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the people of Massachusetts and the 4th Essex District for nearly 25 years,” said Representative Brad Hill. “I am deeply grateful to the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney General for this incredible opportunity to continue supporting the Commonwealth, and am eager to begin this new chapter working alongside my fellow Commissioners.”

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission was created after “An Act Establishing Expanded Gaming in the Commonwealth” was signed into law on November 22, 2011. The Commission is a five member independent body that is responsible for developing and managing the process to select, license, oversee, and regulate all expanded gaming facilities in the Commonwealth. The costs associated with operating the state’s gaming commission is paid for by the gaming industry and not by Massachusetts tax dollars.

The Chair of the Commission is appointed by the Governor; one member is appointed by the Attorney General (whose appointee must have a background in criminal investigations and law enforcement); and one member is chosen by the State Treasurer (whose appointee must be proficient in corporate finance and securities). The remaining two commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the same three constitutional officers.

About Bradford R. Hill

Representative Bradford R. Hill has represented the 4^th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 1999, where he was appointed Minority Whip in 2009 and then Assistant Minority Leader in 2015. A former local official and longtime public servant, Representative Hill has served as a member of the Hamilton Zoning Board of Appeals and of the Ipswich Board of Selectmen, and also worked as a legislative staffer in the Massachusetts State Senate.

As State Representative, Representative Hill has worked to deliver bipartisan, commonsense results on issues such as coastal and environmental protection, education, criminal justice reform and healthcare for his constituents and residents of the Commonwealth. He has also been a determined advocate for the Massachusetts gaming industry and has authored and filed six pieces of legislation to authorize sports wagering.

A cancer survivor who received a bone marrow transplant in 2013 while continuing to serve in the House, Representative Hill resides in Ipswich with his wife, Aimee. They are the proud parents of two adult children, Zachary and Courtney.

UAW Region 9A Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor

UAW Region 9A Endorses Michelle Wu for Mayor

 

Boston, MA— The United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A announced their backing of mayoral candidate Michelle Wu today. UAW Region 9A encompasses areas including New England, parts of New York, and Puerto Rico.

They represent 50,000 active and retired members all across their region. Members work in places ranging from small manufacturers, state and local governments, college and university employees, and more.  

"We're proud to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor. She has a proven track record of fighting for working people and so many of the issues our members care most about, from affordable housing in our city, to workers' rights and safety, to the environment and climate justice. We are ready to mobilize behind Michelle's candidacy so that we can ensure we have a fighter for the rights of workers and all Bostonians in City Hall," said Beverley Brakeman, Regional Director of United Auto Workers Region 9A.

“I’m thrilled to receive the endorsement of UAW Region 9A and am looking forward to continuing our fight to build worker power in Boston and across the East Coast. When we fight, we win!” said Michelle Wu. 

UAW region 9A adds to the Michelle for Mayor campaign’s enthusiastic coalition of multigenerational, multicultural grassroots supporters including leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Boston City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Liz Breadon, State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, State Senator Julian Cyr, Representatives Mike Moran, Tram Nguyen, Tommy Vitolo, Natalie Higgins, Vanna Howard, Maria Robinson and Andy Vargas; former State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Byron Rushing; labor unions Teamsters Local 25, New England Joint Board of UNITE HERE!, Alliance of Unions at the MBTA, MBTA Inspectors Union Local 600, OPEIU Local 453; climate organizations Sunrise Boston, Sierra Club, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, 350 Mass Action; Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale; Boston’s Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees; and fellow municipal elected officials from across Greater Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For all of Michelle for Boston’s endorsements, visit michelleforboston.com/endorsements. 

 

昆士市2021民代候選人名單出爐 梁秀婷競選連任

 

                        (Boston Orange)昆士市政府公佈2021年市級選舉中英文對照候選人名單，提醒選民，有意參加9月14日初選投票的選民，需在8月25日前辦妥選民登記。

昆士市今年的選舉，主要為市議會議員，以及學校委員會的選舉。

市議會議員任期二年，有3席不分區市議員席位，6席分區議員席位。不分區市議員部分共有4人參選，包括現任昆士市議會議長梁秀婷在內的3名在位者，都將競選連任。挑戰者1人，William Burke。

分區議員席位部分，6個4分區各有1席，第3，4，6這3區，3名在位者在無人角逐下將同額當選。第1，2，5這3區，各有2人參選。

由於無論是不分區或分區，參選人數都未達到需藉由初選來篩除候選人的程度，所有目前列於名單上的參選者，都可等11月2日大選時再決勝負。

學校委員會部分，任期4年，有3個席位，共7人參選，其中的Emily Leho和Douglas Gutro2人為在位者。

BCNC 8/23辦亞裔互助會 讓青少年討論所面對議題

Next Monday, August 23, 2021 @4PM – 5:30PM EST join Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center - BCNC for the Asians Support Collective Meeting led by their Family Services department.

The goal of this event is to provide a local community and space for discussing current issues affecting young Asians in America. Most recently, a significant rise in hate crimes against Asians across the nation, culminating in the Atlanta shooting last spring, have undermined the “model minority” myth and have forced us to reckon with how persistent racial inequity affects the Asian population. In this meeting, participants will have the opportunity

to discuss how the pandemic has influenced their experiences and reflections on their racial or ethnic identity.

Register here: https://forms.gle/fh6i9tFChVGhm9Gr5

Brookline 8/25為亞裔辦社區歡迎會 吳琦琦獲選為年度婦女

            (Boston Orange 編譯)布魯克蘭鎮(Brookline)高中將於8月25日(週三)下午5點至7點，舉辦有史以來第一次的「亞太裔社區歡迎會」。

這一活動由布魯克蘭高中領導，布魯克蘭亞裔家庭網(BAAFN)，布魯克蘭高中亞裔俱樂部(APAC)，已及南亞學生協會(SASA)合作舉辦，將為亞太裔學生及他們的父母就即將來到的新學年提供資源，資訊。

參加者將有機會晤見布魯克蘭工作人員，學生，行政當局，聆聽客座嘉賓演講，參觀新的STEM大樓，取得多語資訊，享受來自當地餐館的亞裔食品及音樂。

報名參加「亞太裔社區歡迎會」，請上網https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNGKZ6_BAk0DTxpXfSAL0BqX9zWTyWB0dUj7mqnrOWq7NlCQ/viewform。

根據美國人口統計局，麻州布魯克蘭鎮市個人口58732的小鎮，亞裔約10,258人，佔總人口的17.3%，其中華裔5,583人，韓裔903人，日裔863人，印度裔1,857人。

Chi Chi Wu

                   最近幾年，布魯克蘭鎮的華人比較活躍，成立了布魯克蘭亞裔家庭網(BAAFN)，不但為青少年舉辦「作為亞裔意味著什麼(What it means to be Asian American)」的作文比賽，也響應「大波士頓市頓亞裔耆英和平正義會(The Greater Boston Asian American Seniors for Peace and Justice )的「黃哨子」活動，呼籲亞裔為自己社區的安全站出來，抗議反亞裔仇恨。

                 布魯克蘭亞裔家庭網(BAAFN)會長吳琦琦(Chi Chi Wu)也不但獲選為布魯克蘭鎮婦女委員會(The Brookline Commission for Women)的2021年度婦女之一，還和Chris Chanyasulkit雙雙當選為布魯克蘭鎮鎮議會議員。

                     

大波士頓商會訂9月15至18日舉辦第4屆「緊迫當下節」

Chamber & City Awake Announce 2021 Fierce Urgency of Now Festival

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) and City Awake are pleased to announce the fourth annual Fierce Urgency of Now Festival, a four day festival that convenes diverse young professionals together with their peers, business leaders, and organizations to build connection, advance careers, and ignite positive change. This year, the festival will feature more than 30 virtual and in-person events hosted by a variety of organizations and companies from September 15 through September 18.

In 2018, the GBCC and City Awake launched the first Fierce Urgency of Now festival to highlight the voices of the next generation and to inspire action. The title, “Fierce Urgency of Now,” is attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech: “We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”  

As the most recent national reckoning on systemic racism continues today, the Greater Boston region and the business community have a responsibility in transforming inequities into opportunity and abundance. The festival’s opening event on September 15 features Heather McGhee, prominent advocate and author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.” On September 16, Kahlil Greene, renowned racial equity speaker and writer, will discuss the most recent racial reckoning and his experience as Yale University’s first Black student body president. In addition to our powerful keynote speakers, the festival also includes workshops, workouts, day parties, and panel discussions.  

James E. Rooney, the President and CEO of the GBCC, describes the significance and impact of The Fierce Urgency of Now festival. “The fourth year of the festival presents the opportunity to be even bolder in the pursuit of equity and successfully connecting communities – this year we have more events happening both virtually and in-person throughout many Boston neighborhoods. A festival of this magnitude drives the purpose of City Awake forward. Every day, we hear about the reputation and reality of living in Greater Boston, and the festival can help us build a new, vibrant region together.”

“The Fierce Urgency of Now Festival is a dynamic platform that connects young professionals and amplifies the voices of people of color throughout Boston. Gillette is proud to be a partner in this festival and City Awake’s mission to inspire the next generation in Boston,” said Gary Coombe, CEO, P&G Gillette.

“The Fierce Urgency of Now festival convenes and connects communities throughout Greater Boston to increase belonging, and I’m excited that the festival will return for a fourth year, building on the success of earlier gatherings. The Barr Foundation is proud to support this work to create the Boston of the future – a city that is more inclusive, allowing everyone to thrive,” said Kalila Barnett, Barr’s Program Officer for Climate Resilience.

“It is exciting to see The Fierce Urgency of Now festival grow in impact and scope, and I’m looking forward to another year of making game-changing connections with leaders of color throughout Greater Boston. On behalf of Accenture, I’m proud of the critical work that we are doing to make Boston more welcoming for young professionals of color,” said Rutba Shivani, Operations Lead at Accenture and City Awake Advisory Board Member.

The hybrid in-person and virtual 2021 Fierce Urgency of Now festival is supported by many, including Presenting Sponsors the Barr Foundation, John Hancock, and P&G Gillette; and Platinum sponsor T.D. Bank.

麻州第4屆STEM週訂10月18至22日舉行

 Baker-Polito Administration Announces 4th Annual Massachusetts Statewide STEM Week 

Awards Grants to Education Organizations to Launch STEM Design Challenges during STEM Week

WORCESTER – Today, The Baker-Polito Administration announced that the fourth annual STEM Week will take place this year from October 18-22 and will feature mainly in-person events, after being held virtually last year.  Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education James Peyser joined President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Laurie Leshin to make the announcement at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where they also awarded nearly $300,000 in Design Challenge grants to seven education organizations gearing up to provide STEM education opportunities to students across the Commonwealth during the 4th annual statewide STEM Week.

 “Our Administration, through the leadership of Lt. Governor Polito and the STEM Advisory Council, has worked hard for the past several years to help kids across the state gain experience in STEM fields,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Especially now, with the most technology jobs per capita in the country, the demand for highly-skilled people is a pressing issue and STEM Week is an important way to highlight the many opportunities that exist in science, technology, engineering and math.” 

 “We remain committed to creating additional access and awareness to STEM careers for Massachusetts students across the state,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Chair of the STEM Advisory Council. “STEM Week and the design challenges offered by these organizations that we are proud to support, will help students gain more exposure and experience in STEM subjects and provide them with the opportunities they need to succeed.”

 Strengthening STEM education in the Commonwealth’s K-12 schools is a priority of the Baker-Polito Administration. The first STEM Week was held in October 2018 as a way to boost interest in STEM subjects among students, particularly young women and minority students, and highlight the abundance of career opportunities in the Commonwealth. The STEM Week tagline “See Yourself in STEM” encourages young people to think about studying science, technology, engineering, and math to pursue STEM careers.

 STEM Week is a collaborative effort between the Executive Office of Education; the STEM Advisory Council, which works to generate interest and support from the business community for STEM activities and is co-chaired by Lt. Governor Polito, Congressman Jake Auchincloss and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Executive Chairman Jeffrey Leiden; and the Commonwealth’s nine Regional STEM Networks, which plan and coordinate activities with local schools, community leaders and business partners.

“The STEM design challenges provide engaging and meaningful opportunities for students in all grades to gain knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math by solving real-world problems that communities face,” said Secretary of Education James Peyser. “Our design challenge partners are a crucial part of making STEM Week meaningful and fun for our students.”

“Engaging more K-12 students in STEM isn’t just good for them; it’s good for Massachusetts’ innovation economy and, even more profoundly, our world.  There is a pressing global need for a diversity of STEM professionals, leaders, and innovators–people of every race, gender, and socio-economic background–to co-create successful solutions to great problems,” said WPI President Laurie Leshin. “Introducing STEM at an early age is critical in helping students develop self-confidence, and gain valuable teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills needed throughout life. Our hope is these design challenges will foster a long-lasting interest in STEM that extends to future educational and career choices.”

“Getting kids hooked on science is all about creating fun, hands-on experiences where they can explore these topics in the real world alongside scientists and mentors,” said Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Chairman of Vertex. “Throughout the pandemic we crafted novel ways to deliver these experiences virtually, and we remain fully committed to partnering with the community to ensure students – particularly women and those who are underrepresented in STEM – continue to have the opportunities they need to succeed.”

The following organizations received grants to develop STEM design challenges for students:

BioBuilder Educational Foundation, Newton - $21,515: BioBuilder invites students across the Commonwealth to engage with its Idea Accelerator, a digital offering that allows students to learn the foundations of biodesign and challenges them to develop a biotechnology that solves any challenge they want to address. The world’s health crisis has focused everyone’s attention on biology and life science. A design challenge related to bioengineering is not only timely but is also a way to focus student’s ideas on solving society’s needs, allowing students to both see themselves in STEM and see STEM in the world. To learn more, contact Stephanie Ovitt at stephanie@biobuilder.org.

CoderZ by Intelitek, Inc. - $50,000: CoderZ invites students and educators to explore CSTEM, the fusion of computer science and STEM, through their award-winning platform during Massachusetts STEM Week 2021. Owned by Intelitek, Inc., CoderZ's gamified online platform is as easy to use as it is powerful. Students learn core STEM, coding, and robotics skills, while supporting 21st Century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. To learn more contact Kathy Scott at kathy@gocoderz.com or 215.589.3954, and to schedule a demo, visit https://calendly.com/kathygocoderz.

FIRST Robotics WPI, Worcester, $102,700 - New England FIRST invites students and educators across the Commonwealth to engage with robotics teams during MA STEM week and learn more about how to get hands-on with robotics.  FIRST programs enable students from kindergarten through high school to understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting challenge while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way. To learn more, visit https://nefirst.org/ or first@wpi.edu

Gale Force Education - $25,000: Gale Force Education brings the excitement of power engineering to high school students through Engineering for Resilience (EfR), which focuses on the design and operation of New England’s power grid. In a series of challenges aligned to MA STEM standards, students will design, test, and improve power grid system components and a model power grid system. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2UMvRdN or contact us at michael@kidwind.org.

Kids in Tech, Inc., Lowell - $40,240: Kids in Tech’s STEM Challenge will help students in the Commonwealth visualize the concepts of AI, understand how these systems affect the world, and appreciate the potential they have to change the future. Students will utilize two online platforms, Machine Learning for Kids and Scratch, through which they will complete engaging activities that allow them to see what is possible with AI concepts and technology. The challenge will culminate in a project in which students will design their own Smart Cities using AI principles and programming language. To learn more, visit us at www.kidsintech.org or info@kidsintech.org. 

Museum of Science, Cambridge - $49,994: The Museum of Science and EiE®, the Museum’s curricular division, invites educators and students to see themselves in STEM by engaging with the museum’s newest permanent exhibition, Engineering Design Workshop powered by MathWorks, in classrooms throughout the Commonwealth during Mass STEM Week 2021. Engineering Design Workshop enriches hands-on activities through the use of state-of-the-art tools and includes the popular Design Challenges program that invites visitors to design, build, and test their own solutions to fun engineering and computer science challenges. Challenges will engage students live and in-person as they engineer to solve problems related to environmental challenges humans face across the globe, set in the context of urban, coastal, suburban, and rural settings across the Commonwealth. To learn more, contact Lesley Kennedy, manager of professional development, at lkennedy@mos.org.

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Boston - $16,245: In partnership with Boston Public Schools, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley’s (UWMB) BoSTEM initiative challenges students and educators across the Commonwealth to explore social justice for civics by using STEM as the lever for change. The impact of social justice issues on youth has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and racial injustices. Through this design challenge, teachers will support their students in local data collection and synthesis to build a social justice message and project around equity in the city for issues like our deteriorating environment, lack of affordable housing, transportation equity and food security. To learn more, contact us at bostem@supportunitedway.org. 

Wade Institute for Science Education, Quincy - $25,000: The Wade Institute for Science Education, the Salem Sound Coastwatch, and the Lloyd Center for the Environment have designed “Hurricane Heroes! Storm City, Massachusetts,” a phenomena-based challenge that will allow educators to use grade-level appropriate science and technology concepts that address Massachusetts curriculum standards. This challenge will give students across the Commonwealth the opportunity to learn about storms and their impact and to incorporate engineering concepts with physical and earth science disciplinary core ideas. To learn more, visit wadeinstitutema.org or contact Sandi Ryack-Bell at sRyack-Bell@wadeinstitutema.org.

STEM Challenge Partners

The following organizations were also announced as STEM Challenge Partners. The organizations have collaborated with the STEM Advisory Council over the last 4 years to provide opportunities for students across the Commonwealth.

i2 Learning

i2 Learning has been proud to partner with the Commonwealth since the inaugural Massachusetts STEM Week in 2018. Building on i2's successful weeklong and monthlong programs in schools and districts around the country, i2 is now partnering with select Massachusetts school districts to pilot i2 Full Year, a complete school year of immersive, interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum. For more information about bringing an i2 program to your school or district, please visit www.i2learning.org.

Mass STEM Hub and Project Lead the Way:

As part of Mass STEM Week 2021, Mass STEM Hub, a program of the One8 Foundation, is providing an opportunity for schools to connect directly with industry professionals to help students deepen their learning and link their coursework to real-world careers. With Student Industry Connects for STEM Week 2021, middle and high school students (grades 6-12) are invited to submit Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and OpenSciEd (OSE) projects from Fall 2021 to receive authentic feedback from STEM professionals on their work. Classrooms that submit projects will also have the opportunity to continue the conversation with professionals through follow-up virtual classroom visits. Visit Mass STEM Hub Student Industry Connects website for more information, including a link to register. Contact connect@mass-stemhub.org with any questions.

About the STEM Advisory Council

The grants were awarded through the Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council, whose members are appointed by the Governor and include education and business leaders in STEM industries that work to promote STEM education, partnerships among industries and schools, and internships for students. The STEM Advisory Council serves as a coordinating entity between the public and private sectors and has three main priorities for STEM Education in Massachusetts:

·       STEM skills for all through applied learning

·       Guided pathways to college, careers, and lifelong learning

Alignment to economic & workforce development through employer partnerships.

麻州有5個市鎮白人成少數族裔

             (Boston Orange 綜合編譯)2020年的人口統計顯示美國人口結構正逐漸變化，麻州也有Everett，Lowell，Malden，Revere，Worcester等5個城市，白人變成了少數族裔。

             根據這份調查，拉丁裔和亞裔不僅僅在傳統的移民城市中，人口越來越多，他們搬到郊區的速度也很快。

             在Lynn市，過去10年間，拉丁裔人口增長了54%，多了約1萬人，約有8000名非西語裔白人在這段時間搬了出去。

             亞裔人口在霍普京頓(Hopkinton)增加了5倍，在勒星頓鎮(Lexington)則增長了83%。

             波士頓基金會麾下研究機構的波士頓指標(Boston Indicators)主任Luc Schuster說，”來自亞洲及拉丁美洲國家的新移民，正在幫助我們重振我們這地區和州”。

             根據上星期公佈的人口統計調查，從2010年起，稱自己為西班牙語裔或拉丁裔的麻州居民，從62萬7千人增加到88萬7千人，亞裔則從30萬7千人增加到50萬4千人。

             專家指出，更好薪資，更高技能工作，可容許家庭成長的更大注屋及空間等市吸引拉丁裔及亞裔居民進波士頓郊區的主要原因。有些家庭說學區好，社區多元化也是很重要的因素。

 過去10年來，Shrewsbury的亞裔人口增加了73%，約3900人。

             61歲的李國全(譯音，Kwok Chuen Lee)，為了3個女兒可以在美國享有更好教育，2011年辭掉香港工作，移民來麻州。       

             他起初住在昆士市，6個月後搬到Braintree，最後找到一份穩定的保險銷售員工作。他說Braintree對他家來說是告很理想的社區，因為那兒比較安靜，開車進華人很多的昆士市又很方便，在那兒，他們可以同時滿足他自己和已經美國化，更喜歡漢堡，燒烤的女兒們的胃口。

             在Revere這麻州人口成長最快的城市，總人口增加20%，達到6萬2千人，比波士頓市的增長速度快2倍。過去這10年，Revere拉丁裔人口更是幾乎加倍，現在已佔總人口的37%了。

             在Revere市出生、長大的該市市長Brian M. Arrigo說，過去10年來自哥倫比亞，巴西及薩爾瓦多的移民，明顯改變了該市的文化景觀。在該市以往比較白的部分，這變化尤其大。

             原本已是越南移民聚居地的多徹斯特(Dorchester)內的費茲爾德角落(Fields Corner)，即使有許多亞裔居民向南搬到Randolph，以及其他郊區，人口仍然擴增了。

             麻州大學波士頓分校的Gastón研究院副主任Fabian Torres-Ardila說，白人搬出去，拉丁裔及亞裔移民搬進來，許多地區的情況都差不多是這樣。例如Lynn市，在拉丁裔人口從2萬9千增加到4萬4500時，白人的人口減少了8400。沒有這些拉丁裔人，Lynn市的人口就會減少了。Bedford和Chicopee的情況類似。

             在麻州，亞裔移民的遷徙足跡跟著家族走，不過越來越多技能較好的移民搬進了白人為主的社區，例如霍普金頓，勒星頓這兩個市鎮，亞裔人口都已佔全市的13%。