State House Leaders from the Greater Boston Area endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor

State House Leaders from the Greater Boston Area endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor

Boston, MA— Today, City Councilor and Candidate for Mayor, Michelle Wu received the endorsements of a broad coalition of Massachusetts legislative and political leaders from across the commonwealth, who believe in her bold vision for the City of Boston and are ready to partner with her to deliver much needed change for our communities.

“I’m honored and excited that our broad, multigenerational, multicultural, multilingual coalition grows today with leaders — representing regional partners and cities across the Commonwealth — who have each delivered change and continue to reshape what’s possible in our communities. I look forward to partnering with them to boldly address our shared challenges, from housing to transportation and climate change,” said Michelle Wu. 

“I'm proud to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston. She is a leader who gets things done and is not afraid of new ideas. From work on climate justice, fare-free public transit, affordable housing and rights for immigrants, Michelle listens to community members and delivers results. I look forward to continuing to partner with her as Mayor,” said Representative Christine Barber. 

“As a lead sponsor of legislation to lift the statewide ban on rent control — and as a strong proponent of free public transit and a Green New Deal — I’m very proud to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston because she has a vision for bold, systematic change and a proven ability to bring people together to make progress for all residents,” said Representative Mike Connolly. 

“The election of Michelle Wu as our mayor will be one of the most exciting moments in Boston's history. As the first woman and person of color to be mayor, Michelle will lead Boston into a new progressive era that celebrates the amazing diversity of our residents,” said Former State Representative Paul Demakis. 

“I’m with Michelle because Boston needs a mayor ready to lead on climate action and face our biggest challenges head on. She is the candidate in this race who will ensure folks in every pocket of the city realize their full potential,” said Former Senator Ben Downing. 

“I am proud to endorse Michelle Wu to be the next Mayor of Boston. I have been consistently impressed with Michelle's vision to serve the people of Boston, including addressing the housing crisis, combating climate change, and advocating for racial justice, throughout her public service career and run for Mayor of Boston. Michelle has the energy, dedication and bold ideas to make Boston city government work for all of its residents," said Senator Jamie Eldridge. 

“I am proud to endorse my friend Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston. I know that she will work with state partners to make our systems more equitable, addressing our climate, housing and transportation challenges directly. I look forward to continuing to partner with Michelle to build communities across the Commonwealth that are healthy, safe, and resilient,” said Representative Sean Garballey. 

“I have known and worked with Michelle for many years, and have seen first hand her character, determination, and vision. She changed the debate on transportation access, and I look forward to working with her on building a modern, affordable, and reliable  rail and bus system for Boston and our entire Commonwealth. She is a leader who brings people together and follows vision with hard work and collaboration — that’s exactly what we need right now,” said Senator Eric Lesser. 

“I am proud to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston. Since joining the city council in 2014, Michelle has been a bold, progressive leader with a welcoming and inclusive vision for Boston. On so many issues -- from the Green New Deal to affordable housing to racial equity to transportation access -- Michelle has led the way. Michelle understands what is at stake for our children and sets a respectful tone that combines fierce urgency and civility. She will be a terrific mayor,” said Former Democratic Lt. Governor Nominee Quentin Palfrey. 

“I am proud to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor of Boston. She has a proven record of working across all levels of government to get things done and advocate for working families. I look forward to continuing to partner with Michelle to fight for progressive policies that matter to residents across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Jack Patrick-Lewis. 

“Michelle and I first joined forces to push for riders to have a voice on the MBTA oversight board. Now, it’s a reality. Whether it’s public transit or climate action or uplifting fellow families with young children, Michelle delivers results. She’s the mayoral partner we need on Beacon Hill and she’s the justice-driven leader Bostonians deserve. I am proud and thrilled to endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor,” said Senator Becca Rausch. 

These legislative endorsements adds to an enthusiastic multigenerational, multicultural coalition of grassroots supporters, including leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Kim Janey, Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Suffolk County Register of Probate Felix Arroyo Sr., Boston City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo, Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards; State Senators Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, Sonia Chang Diaz and Julian Cyr; State Representatives Assistant Majority Leader Mike Moran, Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz, Jay Livingstone, Adrian Madaro, Vanna Howard, Natalie Higgins, Liz Miranda, Tram Nguyen, Maria Robinson, Andy Vargas, and Tommy Vitolo; former State Representative and Assistant Majority Leader Byron Rushing; labor unions 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, Teamsters Local 25, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, New England Joint Board of UNITE HERE!, UAW Region 9A, Laborers Local 22, 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 1, Ward 4 and Ward 5 Democratic Committees; The Boston Guardian; 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. 

GROUNDBREAKING OF 50 AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NUBIAN SQUARE

MAYOR KIM JANEY, CONGRESSWOMAN AYANNA PRESSLEY, PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, NUESTRA COMUNIDAD AND CITY OF BOSTON’S DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NUBIAN SQUARE   The Kenzi at Bartlett Station will create 50 new units for older Bostonians     BOSTON – October 12, 2021 – Mayor Kim Janey announced the groundbreaking of new affordable housing to be built on the former MBTA Bartlett Station Lot D in Nubian Square. United States Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the Department of Neighborhood Development, Nuestra Comunidad, Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), and partners celebrated the initiative with a groundbreaking Tuesday. The $27 million project, to be named The Kenzi at Bartlett Station, will create 50 units of supportive, affordable housing for older adults and is part of the five-phase redevelopment of the former bus yard now owned by Nuestra Comunidad and Windale Developers. Today’s groundbreaking ceremony builds on the City of Boston’s commitment to creating more affordable housing, especially for older residents.    “I am thrilled that the next stage of the Bartlett Station development has begun. These new affordable rental apartments for older Bostonians will provide much-needed housing in Roxbury,” said Mayor Kim Janey. “This project will build on the larger inclusive development that is transforming Nubian Square. I want to thank Nuestra, POAH, MassHousing, and all of our partners for helping to realize our vision to turn a contaminated brownfield into new housing and a commercial hub for this community. The City of Boston continues to be committed to creating and preserving affordable housing that provides older residents a safe place to call home.”   "While we’re in the midst of this debate around what is infrastructure, again I affirm that housing is infrastructure and against the backdrop of a national reckoning on racial injustice, housing is a racial justice issue, it is an economic justice issue, and it is a climate justice issue," said Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. "Housing is a fundamental human right, and that goes for every member of our community, especially our seniors. Everyone deserves more than shelter, they deserve a home, and that’s what they will have here at The Kenzi."    The Kenzi at Bartlett Station will create 50 units of housing for older Bostonians with 41 affordable one-bedroom units, 3 affordable two-bedroom units, and 6 market-rate two-bedroom units. All residents at the new 57,576 square foot building will have 24/7 access to on-site concierge services and a resident service coordinator. Additional wellness services will be available once construction is complete. The new housing development will create 44 new affordable units restricted to Bostonians over the age of 55 who earn at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), or $77,350 for a two-person household. The development’s affordable housing also includes five units of housing for formerly homeless individuals.    “The Kenzie at Bartlett Station will help seniors to age in the community with access to services through a unique partnership with the Boston Medical Center,” said Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO, Preservation of Affordable Housing. “We are also proud that the development will achieve the highest levels of energy-efficiency while providing significant contracting opportunities for local minority and women-owned businesses.”   “Our older neighbors in Roxbury have told us they need affordable, comfortable homes in which to age, sustain their health and enjoy their community without fear of displacement,” said Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation Executive Director David Price. “A key to success in helping Roxbury seniors is the partnerships created for this project, starting with POAH and Nuestra, and also including neighborhood leaders and organizations who have helped guide this visionary senior housing project and other developments at Bartlett Station.”    The construction of these new homes at The Kenzi at Bartlett Station also aligns with the City of Boston’s housing goals to produce more affordable housing for older Bostonians, as outlined in Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030. The City’s housing plan set a target of creating 2,000 low-income elderly units by 2030. In the last five years, 552 new senior units have been completed or are currently in construction in the city of Boston. Of these, 515 or 93 percent of these units are income-restricted units for individuals 55 and older, with 494 created for low-income individuals making at or below $56,400 or 60 percent AMI, and 21 were created for moderate-income individuals with income limits at or below $67,700 or 80 percent AMI. Recently, Hearth at Four Corners created 54 new units of supportive, affordable housing for older adults in Dorchester and the Barton Rogers School in Hyde Park is under construction. The City of Boston has nine more housing developments for older residents in the pipeline that will create another 365 income-restricted units.     “The latest phase of Bartlett Station is a major component of the revitalization of the Nubian Square area,” said MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay. “This a transformative endeavor for Roxbury that will bring new housing and economic opportunities to the neighborhood, and we are pleased to be part of the development and financing team.”    The Nubian Square site is being redeveloped by Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation and Windale Developers, Inc. and will ultimately create approximately 383 new homes for working families, including 166 homes for purchase, 217 rental apartments, and 30,000 square feet of commercial space. The development project is anticipated to generate approximately 100 retail jobs and 900 construction jobs, with 60 percent of the jobs going to workers of color.   The Kenzi at Bartlett Station will employ environmentally friendly design features throughout that meet the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Homes Silver certifiable standard. The development also meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star standards.    The development of the Kenzie at Bartlett Station was made possible in part to funding from $15 million in state and federal housing tax credit investments from the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), $4 million from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, $1.5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, $1.75 million in Community Preservation Act funding, $750,000 from the Neighborhood Housing Trust, $700,000 investment by Preservation of Affordable Housing, and $500,000 from the Boston Medical Center.     From left to right, Nuestra resident Jacquelyn Anderson, MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay, Nuestra Executive Director David Price, POAH Managing Director Rodger Brown, POAH Board Chair Georgia Murray, State Representative Chyna Tyler, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Deputy Director for Neighborhood Housing Development for the City of Boston Jessica Boatright    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (DND)   The Department of Neighborhood Development is responsible for housing people experiencing homelessness, developing affordable housing, and ensuring that renters and homeowners can find, maintain, and stay in their homes. As part of the ongoing coronavirus response, the Office of Housing Stability is administering Boston’s Rental Relief Fund, which has given out more than $20 million to more than 4,000 households and is also conducting tenant’s rights workshops to educate residents about the eviction moratorium and their rights. The Boston Home Center continues to provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers and home repairs for seniors and low-income residents. The Supportive Housing Division works with various partners around the city to rapidly house individuals who are experiencing homelessness. For more information, please visit the DND website.   ABOUT NUESTRA COMUNIDAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION    Nuestra Comunidad has been working in the Roxbury community and nearby Boston neighborhoods since 1981. One of Boston’s oldest and most successful community development organizations, Nuestra CDC has developed 800 affordable rental homes and built and sold 200 affordable homes. Nuestra’s Home Center has trained more than 3,000 people in homeownership and helped more than 500 families to purchase their first homes. With roots originally in Roxbury’s Latino community, Nuestra CDC has helped to lead the ongoing revitalization of Nubian Square neighborhood business district and Roxbury’s Blue Hill Avenue corridor. Nuestra Comunidad is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America Network.   ABOUT PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING (POAH)   POAH is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity, and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable rental homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, including 5 housing communities in Boston: Kenmore Abbey (Kenmore Square), Franklin Square House (South End), Blackstone Apartments (West End), Flat Nine at Whittier, a mixed-income, multi-use rental and homeownership community on the site of the former Whittier Street Public Housing and The Loop at Mattapan Station, a mixed-income, transit-oriented housing community under construction in Mattapan Square that is also a collaboration between POAH and Nuestra Comunidad. POAH is celebrating its 20th year anniversary this year.   ###     ‌ ‌

第125屆波士頓馬拉松賽2名新冠軍都是肯亞人

第125屆波士頓馬拉松賽冠軍，Benson Kiprut左)和)和Diana Kipyokei。(周菊子攝)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子綜合報導) 波士頓體育協會 (BAA)說，在缺席910天之後，波士頓馬拉松賽在第125屆終於又回來了。今年的這歷史性” 比賽在秋季” ，共有15,736人從霍普金頓 (Hopkinton)出發，2名優勝者都是肯亞人，還都是第一次奪得波士頓馬拉松冠軍。

             專業比賽的男子組冠軍是30歲的Benson Kipruto，時間為2小時9分51秒。專業女子組冠軍是27歲的Diana Kipyokei，時間是2小時24分45秒。

第125屆波士頓馬拉松賽男子組前10名成績。

             輪椅組的男女冠軍則是人們熟悉的名字，都來自瑞士的Marcel Hug 和 Manuela Schär。其中Manuela Schär以1小時35分21秒衛冕成功，Marcel Hug則以1小時18分11秒第5度贏得冠軍。

             專業男子組的Kipruto上次跑波士頓馬拉松是2019年，那次排名第10。這次他在下半場比賽中跑得比上次幾乎快了3分鐘。在前20英里中，他和一群人追在這天正好28歲生日的CJ Albertson後面，到第23英里時，他追了上前。

            CJ Albertson今年的成績排名第10。

第125屆波士頓馬拉松賽女子組前10名成績。

              他也是自從波士頓馬拉松開賽以來的第23位肯亞男子冠軍，也是過去10年來的第5位肯亞冠軍。

             Diana Kipyokei則是在18英里時，開始領先，起初和Netsanet Gudeta 一來一回的彼此超前，後來就一路領先了。

曾贏過2次波士頓馬拉松冠軍，今年41歲的Edna Kiplagat，以2小時25分09秒贏得第二名。

波士頓馬拉松賽今年首度增加殘障組比賽。(周菊子攝)

在專業組中領先的美國跑者有33歲，來自科羅拉多州(CO)Boulder的Nell Rojas。她以2小時27分12秒排名第6，也是美國女子專業跑者中成績最好的一個。

             原本住在麻州，畢業於Holden市Wachusett 區域高中，如今住在維琴尼亞州Charlottesville，26歲的Colin Bennie是男子專業組的美國跑者第一名。去年他在距離賽獲得第9名後，這是他的第一場主要城市馬拉松大賽。他說能回家跑第一個波士頓馬拉松，對他來說意義重大。                                                                                    

波士頓馬拉松賽今年首度增加殘障組比賽。(周菊子攝)

             波士頓馬拉松賽首次舉辦的殘障組馬拉松賽，得勝者有下肢損傷組的男子組Marko Cheseto Lemutkei，來自佛羅里達州，時間為2:53:09，以及女子組Liz Williams，來自堪薩斯州(Kansas)，時間為4:04:01 。視覺損傷組的男子組Chaz Davis，來自麻州，時間為2:46:52，女子組為Misato Michishita，來自日本，時間為3:08:14 ，Christopher Lancaster，來自喬治亞州，時間為3:38:15 (T13)，Tayana Passos，來自巴西，時間為3:25:45 。

            在今年的跑者中，有演員及百老匯明星Brian d’Arcy James，他的時間是3:30:22，有賽車明星，第一次跑波士頓馬拉松的Danica Patrick，跑的成績是4:01:21

波士頓馬拉松賽高度警戒，現場有重裝備的警察巡邏。(周菊子攝)

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           新英格蘭愛國者隊的超級杯冠軍隊員James Develin，也跑了4:27:17。還有1968年的波士頓馬拉松賽冠軍Amby Burfoot都回來參賽，成績4:33:54。美國聯邦政府內政部長Interior Deb Haaland也側身跑者行列，成績4:58:54。

            在15736名從霍普金頓出發的跑者中，有15385人在美東時間下午5點的截止時間前，跑回終點線，完成比賽。

參加虛擬馬拉松的跑者，有20280人在10月8至10日間，跑完了馬拉松。

波士頓體育會預期2022年的波士頓馬拉松將恢復正常的在4月18日舉行。

牛頓市民間組織宣佈支持馬惠美(Amy Mah Sangiolo)當下屆牛頓市長

馬惠美贏得初選時，在臉書上感謝支持者。

             (Boston Orange)麻州牛頓市的「爭取更好牛頓市的鄰居們(Neighbors for a Better Newtonville)」這居民組織，今(11)日宣佈支持馬惠美(Amy Mah Sangiolo)當下一任牛頓市長。

            該組織同時公佈，他們支持的4名不分區市議員，4名分區市議員名單。牛頓市議會共有8名分區市議員，第2，4，7，8這4區都將同額當選。

Neighbors for a Better Newtonville (NBN) is a group of residents who want to preserve and strengthen the best of what our village offers while encouraging such change as will enhance and invigorate it. For more information, visit our website.

RightSize Newton has announced its endorsements for next month’s city election. RSN’s outlook is very much in line with that of Neighbors for a Better Newtonville. We hope you will vote for these candidates!  Meanwhile, you can meet them. Tarik Lucas’ website lists several of these meetings and easy sign-up.  www.Teamtarik.org/events. I am hosting one of these events – for candidates Pam Wright and Rena Getz.         October 14 (Thursday) from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.        To register: Click Here  * * * * * *  Here's the full list of endorsements. MAYOR:    AMY SANGIOLO         Sangiolo.org * * * * * *  COUNCIL (At-large) All will appear on your ballot / Vote for all JOHN OLIVER (ward 1)            JohnOliver4Newton.org PAM WRIGHT (ward 3)             WrightForNewton.org RENA GETZ (ward 5)                RenaGetz.org LISA GORDON (ward 6)           LisaGordonForNewton.com * * * * * *  COUNCIL (Ward) Your ward's candidate will appear on your ballot. The others will not appear. Ward 1:      KEVIN RIFFE                   RiffeForWard1.com Ward 3:      JULIA MALAKIE             JuliaMalakie.org Ward 5:       DEB WALLER                WallerForNewton.org Ward 6:       BARRY BERGMAN       BarryBergman.org The other wards (2, 4, 7, and 8) are uncontested. Warm Regards, Fred Arnstein

Kenyan and Swiss Sweeps Highlight Historic 125th Boston Marathon

Kenyan and Swiss Sweeps Highlight Historic 125^th Boston Marathon

BOSTON—  In a welcome return after a 910-day absence, the 125^th Boston Marathon took center stage on the roads between Hopkinton and Boston. Some 15,736 participants started this year’s historic edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, with a pair of first time champions and two familiar faces topping the podium. The first fall edition of the Boston Marathon did not disappoint.

The men’s and women’s professional race crowned new champions, with Kenyans Benson Kipruto, 30, winning in 2:09:51 and Diana Kipyokei, 27, in 2:24:45. The wheelchair divisions, meanwhile, belonged to a pair of familiar names, with the Swiss duo of Marcel Hug and Manuela Schär breaking the tape. Schär defended her Boston title in 1:35:21, with Hug winning here for the fifth time, in 1:18:11.

In the men’s professional race, Kipruto – who finished tenth here in 2019, his only previous appearance – ran the second half of the race almost three minutes faster than the first, assuming the lead at mile 23 after being part of the pack chasing American CJ Albertson for 20 miles. Albertson, on his 28^th birthday, took off alone at the start at one point led by 2:13 until he was finally reeled in on Heartbreak Hill (he’d later finish tenth).

“It was a nice feeling today after finishing tenth a couple of years ago,” Kipruto said while wearing his gold olive wreath. “I’m happy today to be a champion.” 

Kipyokei took the lead in mile 18, at first see-sawing with Netsanet Gudeta of Ethiopia before soon taking off on her own. Two-time Boston champion Edna Kiplagat, 41, was runner-up, her time of 2:25:09 breaking the course master’s record. (Please note: women’s champion Diana Kipyokei prefers the surname spelling Kipyokei, as opposed to Kipyogei, which is often referenced among past results and competitions). 

Hug came within a late-race miscalculation from breaking his course record and world best of 1:18:04, set here in 2017. Instead of turning right onto Hereford Street, the veteran was so focused on breaking the record that he inadvertently went straight, following a lead vehicle that was leaving the course.

“It was my fault,” he said, estimating that he lost about 20 seconds. Hug was still pleased with the victory. “It’s fantastic to be here in Boston again after last year’s cancellation. So it’s fantastic.”

Schär was the women’s wheelchair victor, finishing ahead of runner-up Tatyana McFadden by 14:59. Schär led wire to wire. “I always have to use that first downhill because it’s one of my strengths,” said the three-time champion and course record holder. “So I did that and was able to break away from the pack.”

Top Americans in the professional race were Nell Rojas, 33, of Boulder, CO, and Colin Bennie, 26, a native of Massachusetts now living in Charlottesville, VA, who was competing in his first major city marathon after finishing 9^th in his debut at the distance last year.

“It means the world to me,” he said of coming home to run his first Boston.

Participants continue to complete the 125^th Boston Marathon; finish totals will be available once the event comes to a conclusion. Results and leaderboards for today’s race can be found here. Additional media resources are available here and will be updated throughout the day.