林昭亮三重奏音樂會博雷動掌聲

右起，林昭亮、Clive Greensmith、Juho Pohjonen等3名音樂大師謝幕。(中華表演藝術
基金會提供)

 (Boston Orange) 林昭亮、Clive Greensmith、Juho Pohjonen這3

位依序為小提琴，大提琴、鋼琴的音樂大師，5月7日晚在紐英崙音樂學院喬頓廳 (Jordan Hall)  演奏巴赫、舒曼，及布拉姆斯等人的奏鳴，間奏及詼諧曲，贏得300多觀眾久久不歇的雷動掌聲。

3名音樂大師鍾，小提琴家林昭亮在2000年時，曾獲「音樂美國  (Musical America)」雜誌選為年度器樂演奏家。大提琴家Clive Greensmith是著名東京弦樂四重奏成員，現在加州Colburn音樂學院執教。芬蘭鋼琴家 Juho Pohjonen曾獲多項國際大賽首獎，紐約時報形容他的演奏琴音給人「如觸珍珠，如聞詩歌」的感覺。

中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵 (右二)和3 名音樂大師，右起，林昭亮、
Clive Greensmith、Juho Pohjonen合影。(周菊子攝)

中華表演藝術基金會特意邀請這3名音樂家以老中青三代同堂的組合，來舉辦這場演奏會，一新觀眾耳目。

他們3人分別以二重奏、三重奏組合，演奏了巴赫、舒曼，及布拉姆斯的小提琴與鋼琴奏鳴曲、間奏曲，及詼諧曲; 拉威爾的小提琴與大提琴奏鳴曲;布拉姆斯著名的C大調第87號鋼琴三重奏。

過去這些年來，他們3人曾分別組成過二重奏，在不同的音樂會中演出，但3人同台演奏，這還是第一次。由於他們3人彼此熟識多年，默契十足，儘管是第一次3人一起演奏，樂音卻流暢無比，讓300多名觀眾聽得非常投入，表演結束時紛紛起立，報以熱烈掌聲。

音樂大師林昭亮和排隊向他致意的聽眾們寒暄。 (周菊子攝)

許多音樂界重量級人物這晚特地出席，向分別是他們的老師，同事，朋友，學生的這3名音樂大師致意。出席者中更有許多仰慕者，音樂會一結束，就迫不及待的趕到後台的演奏者休息室外排隊，等著和自己心儀的音樂家講兩句話，合拍照片。

波士頓音樂情報   (The Boston  Musical  Intelligencer)  發行人資深樂評   Lee   Eiseman 這晚也親自出席了，並撰文記錄這場音樂會。他特別稱讚小提琴家林昭亮和大提琴家 Clive  Greensmith   選奏拉威爾二重奏，很成功的挑戰了這技巧上極其困難，學術性極高的曲目。

林昭亮和舊識合影留念。 (周菊子攝)

其他的樂評們以「個人琴藝超水平，重奏和諧無隙縫，境界很高」來形容他們的演奏。不過也有樂評認為小提琴和鋼琴二重奏那場，鋼琴過於亮麗，掩蓋了小提琴的聲音。三重奏那段，儘管有感人之處，卻也有提升空間。

這場音樂會的錄音，將上傳YouTube，免費供大眾欣賞，網址為https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDuiQiOzZI_M7iDNXWXEDA/videos。

中華表演藝術基金會接下來的演出安排包括6月10日截止報名的傅聰國際協奏曲比賽 ，以及8月10日至27日在紐英崙音樂學院舉行免費夏日系列音樂會(Summer FREE Concerts @NEC)。

中華表演藝術基金會表示，傅聰國際協奏曲比賽將來可能增加其他樂器項目，但名稱將保持不變。這一比賽限年紀 35  

歲以下的任何國籍人士參加，2022年的指定演奏曲目為貝多芬第五號皇帝鋼琴協奏曲。6月10日截止報名，網址為http://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/concerto/2022/index.html,

8月的免費夏日系列音樂會，已排妥三週15場音樂會，查詢詳情可上該會官網，http://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/summer/2022/index.html。

波士頓慈濟慶25週年 5月14日辦愛心蔬食宴拍賣籌款

        (慈濟波士頓訊) 波士頓聯絡處預訂5月14日(週六)下午6至9點，在昆士市龍鳳大酒樓舉辦「感恩慈善愛心蔬食宴」，向歷年支持慈濟的大德，表達感恩謝意，同時拍賣古物藝術品，舉辦籌款晚會。

慈濟波士頓聯絡處成立25年來，這是第一次舉辦籌款愛心宴。慈濟波士頓聯絡處負責人長金滿指出，決定這麼做是因為有一對從台灣移民來美的善長仁翁夫婦，身後遺留的千餘件古董、玉器及字畫等藝術精品，全都捐給了慈濟基金會。

陳彬仁及王淑慧這對夫婦1970年代從台灣移民來美。他們邊打拼事業，邊收藏東方藝術精品，幾十年下來，事業經營有成，收藏品也越積越多。因緣際會的，王淑慧在1998年認識慈濟，1999年又和慈濟志工許京芷一起為台灣921大地震募款，接著2004到2009年，王淑慧染病，許京芷和慈濟志工們常去探望，陪伴，關懷，她們一家就和慈濟結緣更深了。

義賣品之一。

                    這對夫婦的大兒子在父母辭世後，念及他們對慈濟的信任與情誼，決定把紐約居所的逾千件收藏品捐給慈濟。

慈濟因而決定拍賣這批精美收藏品，給喜愛藝術人士一個收藏機會，也為慈濟籌集更多佈施大愛資源。

在紐約分會三十週年時，成功義賣出大部份藝術品，剩餘約兩百件古物藝術品經慈濟志工耗費許多精神、心力整理後，波士頓慈濟已製作一份拍賣手冊，放在網上，供人選購。同時也在牛頓市夏日街的會址，及波士頓服務站陳列部分藝術精品，供人預先鑑賞。

預定於5月14日舉辦的波士頓慈濟「感恩慈善愛心宴」，除了定價一桌10席一千元的晚宴之外，還邀請各界以隨喜、實心、信心、正心、誠心、悲心、榮董名義等做不同額度捐款，以四分之一版100元，全版500元等不同尺寸的晚宴手冊廣告來贊助活動。晚宴現場將在表演節目之外，安排拍賣約8件藝術精品。

「感恩慈善愛心蔬食宴」訂5月14日晚6到9點在昆士市龍鳳酒樓舉行，地址為237 Quincy Ave., Quincy, MA 12169。購票或查詢可洽慈濟波士頓聯絡處，tzuchi.us/boston/gala，捐款可在網上捐贈或寄至波士頓聯絡處 Boston Service Center， 15 Summer St., Newton, MA 02464。(更新版)

5/15 亞裔傳統月慶祝及遊行: 促進統合、團結及歸屬感

          (Boston Orange) 麻州多個亞裔團體合作，將於5月15日 (週日) 早上11點至下午2點，在波士頓廣場柏文樂台 (Parkman Bandstand)前舉辦「亞裔傳統月慶祝及遊行: 促進統合、團結及歸屬感」活動。

         當天將先有亞裔馬拉松跑者到場，接著全體出席者繞波士頓廣場走一圈，以示亞裔社區的團結，接著將有講話與文藝表演。

 

領得超額失業金需申請豁免償還 華人前進會籲民眾注意規定改變

             (Boston Orange) 麻州政府在今年初發現，超額發放了高達43億元的失業救濟金。麻州和美國勞工部協商後，已獲准讓超額領取失業金的人，可以豁免償還超額領取的一部分，但領取者必須填寫申請豁免表格。華人前進會呼籲華人社區民眾注意相關規定的改變。

              失業援助局 (DUA)是在今年4月更改了規定，有資格申請豁免，也就是不必償還，或只須償還部分的人少了，但申請手續簡化了。

              華人前進會和大波士頓法律事務援助處合作，提醒民眾，上網查核。

早前曾申請豁免償還超額領得的失業救濟者，可登入失業援助局，查詢自己帳號內的信箱，是否有”批准通知”，如果是新冠病毒大流行失業援助 (PUA)，就要查看是否有”豁免超額發放決定通知”的信件。

還沒有申請豁免的人，可以檢查自己帳號主業上是否有"你適合簡化手續豁免”的訊息，也可以到”管理債務”的標籤下，選擇”要求豁免債務”。DUA就會問需要的是哪種公共援助。

如果是已經退還部分的超額失業救濟，又是用直接儲存方式繳付的，DUA將還款到那個銀行帳戶。如果是用記帳卡繳付，申請人就必須上網把環款方式改為郵寄。

簡化的豁免手續只適用於某些超額領得失業救金者。申請者可上網或致電失業救濟局877-626-6800。失業救濟局會詢問申請人的目前薪資，開支。

如果已經用失業救濟金支付了一大筆不尋常的開銷，例如買了一輛車，或償還了信用卡債等，DUA可能會批准你的豁免申請。

如果你在獲批准取得失業救濟金時，放棄了很有價值的權利，例如終止了社會福利，或是食物券等，DUA可能會批准你的豁免申請。

Des Linden To Return For 2022 B.A.A. 10K on June 26

 Des Linden To Return For 2022 B.A.A. 10K on June 26

2018 Boston Marathon Champion to race in America’s fastest 10K; Registration remains open at baa.org

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that 2018 Boston Marathon champion and two-time Olympian Des Linden will return to compete in the 2022 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, on Sunday, June 26. The B.A.A. 10K is the second event of the 2022 B.A.A. Distance Medley, a three-race series which also includes April’s B.A.A. 5K and November’s B.A.A. Half Marathon.

Earlier today, Linden announced on Instagram her participation in the upcoming event.

In 2018 Linden won the Boston Marathon, the first time an American woman claimed the open division title in 33 years. She has placed in the top five at the Boston Marathon five times and last ran the B.A.A. 10K in 2018 when she ran among the masses and finished hand in hand with B.A.A. runner Katsuhiro Togami.

Registration for the 2022 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is currently open through the B.A.A.’s online platform Athletes’ Village. All participants who enter will receive an adidas participant shirt, unique bib number, and finisher medal. Additional participant information can be found on baa.org. The race will start at 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 26 on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common and Boston Public Garden.

Athletes interested in supporting Brigham and Women's Hospital, the B.A.A. 10K’s presenting sponsor and exclusive fundraising partner, are encouraged to visit www.runbwh.org/10k. Since 2016, more than 2,100 runners and 180 teams have raised $1.2 million to fuel life-giving breakthroughs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Linden will also be participating in the first-ever B.A.A. 10K Fest & Field Day on Saturday, June 25, one day prior to the race. From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Boston Common, 10K Fest & Field Day will feature youth fitness activities, games, appearances by professional athletes, running clinics, and more. Participants will also be able to pick-up their participant shirts and bib numbers at 10K Fest. Additional details will be available on baa.org in the coming weeks.

陳翟蘇妮通過1萬人支持簽名門檻 正式成為州長候選人

Sonia Chang-Díaz first woman of color to pass signature threshold for MA Governor’s ballot

Campaign collected over 17,000 signatures 

Sonia Chang-Diaz (left) and her campaign policy director
Sam Hyun. (Photo by Chutze Chou)

BOSTON, MA - Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz reached the signature threshold for the Massachusetts Governor’s ballot Thursday, with town clerks reporting over 10,000 certified signatures less than 48 hours after the deadline. In total, the campaign collected over 17,000 signatures and many more are expected to be certified in the coming days. 

This makes the senator the first woman of color in the Commonwealth’s history to pass the signature threshold necessary to make it on the ballot. 

“I want to thank every single volunteer whose commitment and hard work brought us to this moment,” said Chang-Díaz. “You have shown that when working people come together, we can make history. Together, we can turn our Commonwealth into a beacon that we can truly be proud of.” 

Chang-Díaz emerged in the past month as the most progressive candidate in the Democratic primary and was endorsed in early April by Our Revolution Massachusetts. She is the only candidate to reject donations from the fossil fuel industry and to support progressive priorities such as single-payer healthcare, debt-free public college, and a Green New Deal that includes fare-free public transit.

Before officially getting on the ballot, Sonia Chang-Díaz must get 15% of delegates to vote for her at the Democratic Party convention in early June and drop off all certified signatures with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office. Despite the insider-nature of the convention, the campaign says they are confident that they will be able to clear this threshold. 

麻州州長候選人 Healey 宣佈秋河市政要支持 強調經濟發展很重要

Healey Announces Endorsements and Emphasizes Economic Development in Fall River

File photo by Chutze Chou

FALL RIVER – Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey visited the Fall River City Pier today. In conversations with local elected officials and community leaders, Healey emphasized the need for investments in public transportation and neighborhood revitalization in Gateway Cities to spur equitable economic growth. 

Following the tour, Healey announced the endorsements of several Fall River leaders: Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, State Representatives Carol Fiola, Pat Haddad, Paul Schmid, and Alan Silvia. 

“The Fall River Pier is a clear example of how we can invest in our Gateway Cities to spur equitable economic growth,” said Healey. “In what was once inaccessible space to the public, we now see the makings of a thriving waterfront neighborhood. That didn’t happen overnight – thanks to the advocacy of Fall River officials and investments in transportation and greenspace, economic development is coming to Fall River. I’m grateful to earn the support of so many of these leaders in our campaign for Governor.”

As Governor, Maura will prioritize expanded public transportation, including West-East Rail and Regional Transit Authorities. Her Climate Agenda called for an increase in investments in port infrastructure to $200 million, a rapid expansion of the offshore wind industry, and support for community greenspaces, particularly in Gateway Cities.

The Fall River Pier is an important example of the kind of economic development Healey will foster across Massachusetts. The city will soon benefit from the expansion of South Coast Rail and the planned redesign of Route 79. The Pier itself is being transformed into a publicly accessible greenspace with parking, where the city plans to host community events. The surrounding neighborhood is poised to become a thriving waterfront business community. Fall River will also benefit from the growth of the offshore wind industry along Massachusetts coastlines.

“Maura has stood up for Fall River as Attorney General by investing in our opioid recovery services, protecting our workers, and advocating for economic development all along the South Coast,” said Mayor Paul Coogan. “I know she is the right person to lead our city and state forward. I’m proud to endorse her for Governor today.”

"Communities along the South Coast have different needs than Boston and Maura understands the kinds of support and resources our region needs in terms of public transportation, economic development, housing, arts, and culture,” said State Representative Carol Fiola. “I know Maura will be a Governor for our entire state and be an advocate for smart, equitable growth.”

“For years, Maura has taken on powerful interests to protect our communities,” said State Representative Pat Haddad. “She’s been a great partner in our fights for reproductive freedom, worker’s rights, and clean energy in Massachusetts, and I know she’s the leader we need for this moment. I’m proud to endorse her for Governor.”

“Through these difficult years of the pandemic, Maura was a strong advocate for public health and protecting our communities,” said State Representative Paul Schmid. “As we look ahead, we need a Governor who will lift up our Gateway Cities, invest in people, and grow our state in an equitable way. That’s why I’m glad to endorse Maura’s campaign for Governor.”

Settlement Reached in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Class Action Case

 Settlement Reached in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Class Action Case

 

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that a settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in the spring of 2020.

 

“The COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home was a terrible tragedy. While we know nothing can bring back those who were lost, we hope that this settlement brings a sense of closure to the loved ones of the veterans,” said Governor Charlie Baker.

 

The agreement is subject to approval by the federal district court for Massachusetts and totals $56 million. The terms of the settlement will cover veterans who lived at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home at any time between March 1, 2020 and June 23, 2020 and who became ill or died from COVID during that period.  Former U.S. Attorney Donald K. Stern will serve as the settlement claims administrator and will make awards to participating claimants based on his review of each claimant’s individual circumstances. Estates of deceased veterans would receive a minimum award of $400,000 and veterans who contracted COVID but survived would receive a minimum of $10,000. The fund will also provide for payment of court approved attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs.

 

This settlement, when approved, will resolve all potential claims relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 during the covered period. Claimants will receive further details on the settlement directly from their attorneys and through a court approved process.

 

Governor Baker plans to file legislation seeking $56 million for the claims fund in the coming weeks.

 

“There is no amount of money that can compensate our clients for the loss of their loved ones.  But our clients are grateful that the Commonwealth has acted to resolve this matter without the need for protracted litigation by agreeing to compensate both the families of those who died of COVID, as well as the veterans who survived.  The settlement is fair and just,” said Plaintiffs’ lawyer Tom Lesser.

 

Since 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration has focused on strengthening the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, and since that time, the Home has passed all required federal inspections. In August 2021, the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke received accreditation from the Joint Commission following the most recent survey of the facility, with no deficiencies cited in the report. The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke is also certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Annual surveys are conducted by the VA to maintain certification. Holyoke received VA certification in 2021 and is awaiting final certification following its 2022 inspection.

Settlement Reached in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Class Action Case

 Settlement Reached in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Class Action Case

 

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that a settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit related to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in the spring of 2020.

 

“The COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home was a terrible tragedy. While we know nothing can bring back those who were lost, we hope that this settlement brings a sense of closure to the loved ones of the veterans,” said Governor Charlie Baker.

 

The agreement is subject to approval by the federal district court for Massachusetts and totals $56 million. The terms of the settlement will cover veterans who lived at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home at any time between March 1, 2020 and June 23, 2020 and who became ill or died from COVID during that period.  Former U.S. Attorney Donald K. Stern will serve as the settlement claims administrator and will make awards to participating claimants based on his review of each claimant’s individual circumstances. Estates of deceased veterans would receive a minimum award of $400,000 and veterans who contracted COVID but survived would receive a minimum of $10,000. The fund will also provide for payment of court approved attorneys’ fees for the plaintiffs.

 

This settlement, when approved, will resolve all potential claims relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 during the covered period. Claimants will receive further details on the settlement directly from their attorneys and through a court approved process.

 

Governor Baker plans to file legislation seeking $56 million for the claims fund in the coming weeks.

 

“There is no amount of money that can compensate our clients for the loss of their loved ones.  But our clients are grateful that the Commonwealth has acted to resolve this matter without the need for protracted litigation by agreeing to compensate both the families of those who died of COVID, as well as the veterans who survived.  The settlement is fair and just,” said Plaintiffs’ lawyer Tom Lesser.

 

Since 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration has focused on strengthening the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, and since that time, the Home has passed all required federal inspections. In August 2021, the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke received accreditation from the Joint Commission following the most recent survey of the facility, with no deficiencies cited in the report. The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke is also certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Annual surveys are conducted by the VA to maintain certification. Holyoke received VA certification in 2021 and is awaiting final certification following its 2022 inspection

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈將斥資20億元翻新公校樓宇、設備

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈20議員學校樓宇翻新計畫。

            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 今 (12) 日中午在南端 (South End) 的McKinley小學門前，宣佈20億美元14所學校的「波士頓公校綠色新政」。

 其中歸類為啟動計劃的6億零500萬元，已包括在上個月已宣佈的2023-2027會計年度”資本計畫” 中。

 波士頓市長吳弭以她自己曾多次走訪多所學校的經驗為引，表示波士頓公校的綠色新政誓言要聽取，並重建社區對市政府的信任。他們要採取全新做法及計畫工具，用全新的經費來源，增聘工作人員來為波士頓學校做早就該實施的樓宇、校舍翻新。

 波士頓市營運長 Dion Irish和波士頓公校營運長Indira Alvarez 將和25名新聘員工來執行這學校建築和翻新的計畫，包括項目經理，協調員，以及建築主任等。波士頓市府將使用樓宇儀表板 (Building Dashboard) ，分30個類別的收集波士頓公校所有學校樓宇狀況，也將和Bureau Veritas技術評估公司合作，研究出一套設施狀況評估辦法，來獨立確認學校需要翻修項目的確實性，另外和DLR集團合作，研究一套學校設計研究辦法，以和波士頓公校社區人士合作設計學校樓宇安全，可持續性等的指導原則。這2項辦法預定在12到18個月內設計完成。

波士頓市長吳弭在路上被一名自行車騎士攔下，當街請願。(周菊子攝)

                波士頓公校總監Brenda Cassellius表示，當年她上任後走訪各校，也為波士頓公校地校舍老舊程度大感驚艷，過去幾年間，波士頓公校已為多所學校的校舍設施做了改善，包括新裝了12,000扇窗戶，為許多學校的教室安裝了冷氣，讓老師和學生們在溽暑天時，不必再揮汗上課。吳市長的這大規模翻新計劃的確是波士頓公校福音。

 波士頓教師工會會長唐佳宇也應邀出席宣佈會。她表示，學校老師和學生們的上課、求學環境將因此大幅改善。

 14所將翻修的學校，包括南端的麥金利 (McKinley) 和黑石 (Blackstone) 小學，洛士百利的King K-8學校，東波士頓的PJ Kennedy小學，多徹斯特的科學及健康社區學校 (Community Academy of Science and Health) ，在巴黎街上為Otis 小學蓋新校舍，在洛士百利擴大麥迪遜公園技術職業高中，以及奧斯頓的Jackson Mann學校的校舍，在洛士百利、多徹斯特、麥特潘建小學新校舍，把即將關閉的Irving 中學改為小學，翻新Timilty中學等。

宣佈會在麥金利小學門外舉行。(周菊子攝)

 出席宣佈會的人還包括波士頓學校委員會主席Jeri Robinson。

 即將於6月卸任的波士頓公校總監Brenda Cassellius在宣佈會結束後回應本刊提問時坦言，卸任後要做什麼，她還不知道，決定卸任是因為吳市長想要任用她自己的人選。雖然她在上任前並不認識波士頓市前市長馬丁華殊 (Marty Walsh)，為什麼的問題，恐怕得留給吳市長。

 波士頓教師工會會長唐佳宇在會後回應提問時表示，波士頓公校和波士頓教師工會的新合約還仍然未簽，主要原因之一是約不攏時間。談及近期發生學校，以及學校附近的槍擊事件時，唐佳宇表示，安全的確是學校老師及學生們的一大顧慮，但她們不贊成在每一所學校安插警察，如果警察能在學校外面加強巡邏，學校和警察之間的互動也更即時、更暢通的的話，會更好。

班特利大學收學費將接受加密貨幣

             (Boston Orange 綜合報導) 大專院校的學費可以用數位貨幣繳交? 班特利(Bentley)大學最近宣佈，該校和” 比特幣基地 (Coinbase)”合作，將接受學生以3種加密貨幣繳交學費。

              這3種加密貨幣是比特幣 (Bitcoin)，乙太幣 (Ethereum)，和穩定幣 (stablecoin USD Coin)。

              班特利大學還將接受以加密貨幣給予的禮物或捐款。

              班特利大學校長E. LaBrent Chrite 在聲明中說，為了讓企業領袖擁有能在世界經濟改變中成功的技能與知識，該校是走在了前端。「我們很驕傲能夠擁抱我們的學生們正在學習，很快將改變全球商業景觀的這科技」。

              為防範加密貨幣的價格波動，在班特利和”加密貨幣基地”的協議下，所有付款將自動轉換成美元。該校也將經由「加密貨幣基地」，使用多元素認證，以及其他的安全辦法來防範加密騙局，保護資產安全。

              接受加密貨幣的機構正在增加，似乎給了加密貨幣作為付款或投資形式的 合法性。目前在美國已有賓州大學接受加密貨幣捐款，富達 (Fidelity) 投資早前也宣佈增加比特幣作為雇主的401 (k)退休金選項。紐約市的國王學院 (King’s College)在2014年時，成為全美第一個接受以比特幣繳學費的學校。

              根據「皮優研究中心 (Pew Research Center)」，美國有約佔美國人口的16%的4100萬人，在投資，買賣或使用加密貨幣。「財富商業洞察 (Fortune Business Insights.)」指出，全球的加密貨幣市場規模將加倍，從2021年的9億1030萬元增加到2028年的19億元。

              班特利的學生Alex Kim，從高中就開始投資比特幣，去年在學校成立班特利區塊鍊協會 (Bentley Blockchain Association)，幾個月就有了257名會員，也是美國境內屈指可數，由學生組成的區塊鍊團體之一。他已應邀擔任講者，將到紐約出席NFT.NYC這以非同質代幣 (non-fungible tokens or NFTs)為主題的世界性會議。

吳弭支持Ricardo Arroyo競選薩福克郡地方檢察官 Kevin Hayden反彈

               (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 上週末公開表態，支持波士頓市拉丁裔市議員 Ricardo Arroyo 競選薩福克郡地方檢察官。目前以代理身分出任該職的黑人檢察官Kevin Hayden，毫不客氣地回駁。

              2019年首度當選波士頓市第五區市議員的 Ricardo Arroyo，今年2月就已宣佈，要參選薩福克郡地方檢察官，接下 Rachael Rollins獲拜登總統任命為美國駐麻州檢察官後所遺職缺。

              麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker) 在Rachael Rollins離任後，指派了原任麻州性犯罪登記委員會主席的Kevin Hayden暫代該職，直到今年11月的選舉，產生新檢察官為止。

              吳弭在背書支持的聲明中，對Ricardo Arroyo讚譽有加，她還強調，這是關於可能性，正義，以及人民的選舉，她將在選舉中的每一步都支持Ricardo Arroyo，就像當初Ricardo Arroyo支持她一樣。她稱許Ricardo Arroyo不只是市議員，在市議會中主導重要委員會，作為公辯律師，他也曾是在不正義系統中的最後一道防線。

              Kevin Hayden競選團隊發言人Adam Webster毫不客氣的表示，” 如果吳市長相信一名完全沒有公安經驗的律師新手，應該擔任薩福克郡的最高執法官，那是她的選擇，他們相信選民會不同意。

              吳弭週一再補充表示，「我們希望見到Rachael Rollins當地方檢察官時推動的那種改革，有研究數據顯示，成果包括減少犯罪，療癒及穩定社區，減少累犯。

              Ricardo Arroyo 是Arroyo家族的第3名從政者。他父親Felix D. Arroyo 曾任波士頓市議員，現任薩福克郡遺囑認證登記官，他的哥哥Felix G. Arroyo，曾任波士頓市不分區市議員，競選市長失利後，獲當選市長的馬丁華殊指派為健康及人民服務長，但在涉及性騷擾婦女後，2017年8月被馬丁華殊開除，2020年8月他遞狀控告馬丁華殊不當解雇，求償共約60萬元。

              Ricardo Arroyo和Kevin Hayden都是民主黨籍，將於9月6日的初選中決一勝負。

波士頓慈濟虔誠浴佛 籲各界支持14日愛心蔬食宴

波士頓慈濟浴佛節後合影。(周菊子攝)

浴佛現場。(周菊子攝)

          (Boston Orange) 佛教慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處5月8日近午在位於牛頓市的會址舉行浴佛儀式，兼慶母親節，以「大地和風」等經文，和將近50多名出席者一同祝禱世界和平。

              慈濟委員們穿著藏青色制服，和志工、出席民眾在會場整齊排列，輪番走到擺有多尊晶瑩剔透佛像的供桌前，在祥和音樂聲中，拿起桌上的鮮花，香湯，祝福卡恭敬禮佛，禮佛完畢後，所有出席者分左右兩圈繞行會場的完成儀式。

波士頓慈濟前任負責人吳建發，現任負責人長金滿和嘉賓波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮，
前任波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬。(周菊子攝)

                     儀式結束後，出席者轉到戶外空地，享用素丸菜湯、紅豆湯，烤玉米，烤香菇，烤鳳梨，煎豆腐等美食，還有師姐拿出麻糬零食，請大家品嘗。

                  慈濟波士頓自從開設了波士頓服務站後，交由陳裕逢、李豐負責，在天氣穩定後，現已決定每月舉辦一次掃街活動，期以實際服務，推動波士頓華埠所有民眾、商家一起維護波士頓華埠的街道清潔。他們也鼓勵需要人陪伴，讀信、翻譯，代打電話查詢等社區大眾隨時聯繫，預約服務時間。

                   由於陳彬仁及王淑慧的子女在父母辭世後，把他們收藏多年的一大批藝術精品，捐給了慈濟，其中一部分交給了波士頓慈濟，促使波士頓慈濟將於5月14日在昆士市龍鳳酒樓舉辦歷來第一次的「愛心蔬食宴」，慈濟波士頓負責人長金滿和齊明君、高金花、謝宜芳、鄧淑芳等慈濟人，特地在會後留下來，一邊商討活動流程，一邊分工合作，包裝當天要送給出席者的小禮物。

                   企業家常貴在波士頓華人投資協會創辦人易敏陪同下，這天特地出席浴佛活動，把早前選購的「愛心蔬食宴」拍賣藝品貨款，親自送到。

                 波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮，前任波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬，波士頓經文處洪麗玲領事，波士頓慈濟資深慈誠游勝雄，慈濟波士頓前任負責人吳建發等，這天也都參加了活動。