City of Boston funding update

The Funding Update Subscribe to The Funding Update FEDERAL GRANTS National Endowment for the Arts, 7/7/2022 Grants for Arts Projects support artist communities, arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, local arts agencies, media arts, museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting and multidisciplinary arts, theater, and visual arts. Max award: $150,000. HHS Office of Community Services, 7/11/2022 and 5/22/2023 Community Economic Development Projects grants support job creation and business development for individuals with low income. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000. Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, 7/18/2022 This solicitation will support high-quality arts programs for justice-involved youth to reduce juvenile delinquency, recidivism, and/or other problem and high-risk behaviors. Awards range: $66,500 to $200,000. Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated on grants.gov STATE GRANTS Massachusetts Housing Partnership + Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency The Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund is available for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of HAF is to prevent foreclosures and displacements of eligible homeowners.    New This Week Executive Office of the Massachusetts Trial Court, 6/17/2023 Seeking a mental healthcare vendor to provide non-therapeutic, clinician-led support for Massachusetts trial jurors who need one-on-one consultation due to exposure to trauma, or symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress as a result of juror service. Department of Transportation, 6/23/2022 Request for Information to solicit details from the technical vendor community and its capabilities to provide Diversity Engagement, Compliance, and Reporting tools that will be considered for future usage at MassDOT. Cambridge Housing Authority, 6/24/2022 Seeking one or more artists to create a permanent, exterior, site-specific art installation as part of the renovation of 116 Norfolk Street near Central Square. Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, 7/8/2022 The Center for Instructional Support seeks one or more vendor(s) to support principal preparation and development through (1) developing a model performance assessment for administrator candidates, (2) providing supports for administrator preparation programs, and (3) providing implementation support to pilot the draft School-level Administrator Rubric and Principal Induction and Mentoring Handbook. Operational Services Division, 8/4/2022 OSD intends to post a solicitation for a new contract for Management Consultants, Program Coordinators, and Planners Services. Before the solicitation is posted, interested bidders should take advantage of educational opportunities offered through OSD to learn more about the bidding process. Pre-bid conference: 6/16/2022. Scroll down to "Important Links" on CommBUYS to see Newly Posted Bids. CITY GRANTS Age Strong Commission, 6/8/2022 Requesting proposals for a holistic and comprehensive solution to assess, intervene, and treat hoarding disorder including on-site assessment, crisis case management, individual and family counseling, decluttering and clean-out services. Office of Civic Organizing, 6/10/2022 Love Your Block mini-grants fund projects that bring community groups together to improve their neighborhoods. The max award of $3,500 comes with additional city services.  Boston Housing Authority, 6/13/2022 BHA is seeking real estate development consultant services from one or more qualified individuals or firms with significant experience in development feasibility studies, financial modeling, project management including financing and permitting applications, and strategic planning for Public Housing Authorities. The BHA is exploring the feasibility of expanding its subsidized housing portfolio. The value of the work is estimated to $100,000. New This Week Boston Public Library, 7/14/2022 Seeking bids for the catering contract and food operations for the retail outlets at the Central branch of the Boston Public Library. Mayor’s Office of Housing, 7/26/2022 The goal for the Blue Hill Avenue Action Plan is to spark economic development, business growth opportunities, and foster the entrepreneurial spirit in the community through the disposition and development of 30 city-owned vacant parcels, totaling 97,000 square feet. (Scroll through the grant listings for details of this and other funding opportunities.)   Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS Bank of America Charitable Foundation, 6/24/2022 Funding priorities: .Affordable Housing, Small Business, and Neighborhood Revitalization. Awards range from $2,500 to $50,000, depending upon market size. Obama Foundation, 6/14/2022 The Obama-Chesky/Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is a two-year program for students in their junior and senior years of college from across the US who are committed to pursuing careers that serve the public and their communities. The scholarship is a maximum of $25,000 per year in financial aid; a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college; a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years; an annual summit to help define their public service voyage, and a network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields.  JPMorganChase Annual Challenge, 6/27/2022 Focus areas: careers and skills, financial health, small business expansion, and neighborhood development. The Challenge will also fund a subset of projects that advance approaches to improve mental health and wellness as a part of interventions designed to promote economic mobility. Organizations from 20 metropolitan areas are eligible to apply. Three-year grants ranging from $500,000 to $3 million will be awarded to up to ten individual organizations or partnerships. Kauffman Foundation, Open Grants (up to $1M) support organizations or projects that are creating supportive communities for entrepreneurs with focused programs. Transformational Partnerships Fund, Open Partnerships supported by TPF typically involve two or more degree-granting institutions of higher education. Catalytic grants of up to $100,000 can be used to engage third-party technical assistance providers knowledgeable in law, finance, governance, fundraising, human resources, and other related fields. New This Week Latino Public Broadcasting, 6/27/2022 The Current Issues Fund invites applications for 60 or 90-minute documentary films from the Latino American perspective that explore contemporary civic and social justice issues, incorporate a journalistic approach into the filmmaking process, and have resonance for a national U.S. audience. Grants ranging between $40,000 and $100,000 will support production and post-production. PetSafe, 6/30/2022 Bark for Your Park grants support new parks ($25,000) and park maintenance ($5,000). Langeloth Foundation, 7/7/2022 Focus areas: Justice Reform and Safe & Healthy Communities/ending gun violence. Letters of Intent and Proposals are by invitation only, following review of a brief Preliminary Application Screener.   American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation,  7/15/2022 The Family Medicine Cares USA program helps fund free clinics in the United States, with AAFP member physicians serving in a leadership role. Grants of up to $25,000 support new and existing clinics that exhibit a primary care focus to support the purchase of tangible items, such as exam tables, EHR systems, and medical equipment.  Boston Scientific Foundation, 7/1/2022 Grants support programs that aim to improve the health of those who are economically disadvantaged, with a focus on cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, diabetes, gastrointestinal or urologic diseases, disorders, and mental wellness through any one of these approaches: disease prevention; disease awareness and diagnosis; access to care; and quality of care. The Impact Fund, 7/19/2022 and 10/1/2022 Funding priorities for grants and legal support and impact litigation: Social Justice, Economic Justice and Environmental Justice. Prior awards have ranged from $2,500 to $30,000. Nellie Mae Education Foundation, 7/21/2022 Rapid Response grants will support projects that focus on uplifting LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies with awards of up to $20,000. Organizations must be directly serving youth enrolled in K-12 public schools in New England. Event sponsorship grants are also available. Road Runners Club of America, 8/1/2022 Kids Run the Nation grants support nonprofits and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Awards range from $500 to $1,000. BoatU.S. Foundation, Open Grassroots Grants support local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations, as well as boating clubs, environmental organizations, and student groups, that develop innovative projects to promote safe and clean boating. Max award: $10,000. Application process begins with a letter of intent.  TD Charitable Foundation, Open The Non-Profit Training Resource Fund provides grants to charitable organizations for employees to attend approved classes and courses that will enhance job performance. Max award: $1,000.   Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER JOBS The Department of Youth Engagement & Employments offers lots of opportunities, especially for 14 year olds. Here is the link to apply for a Work Permit Daily Updates from the City of Boston News, Resources, Applications, Permits, Events and more

6月5日晚8點 芬紐廳前看籃賽 Go, Celtics

CITY OF BOSTON TO HOST WATCH PARTY FOR CELTICS GAME 2

 

 

(Boston Orange) 波士頓市府宣佈，這週日的6月5日晚上8點，將在波士頓市府和芬紐廳之間的山姆亞當斯公園，舉辦看籃賽派對，邀波士頓居民一起為「波士頓凱爾特人隊 (Celtics)」在全美籃球協會(NBA)決賽第二場，和金州戰士 (Golden State Warriors) 對決時打氣。                                                     現場將不提供椅子，但人們可以自行攜帶座椅到場。                                             波士頓市府提醒民眾，在開放空間的公共場合中，不可飲酒。附近的酒吧及餐廳有食物、飲料出售。                                     日期: 2022年6月5日，週日，晚上8點                      地點:波士頓市中心國會街 (Congress)  上的Sam Adams 公園，芬紐廳廣場 (Faneuil Hall Square) BOSTON - Friday, June 3, 2022 - This Sunday, the City of Boston will host a watch party to cheer on the Boston Celtics competing in Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Golden State Warriors.     Chairs will not be provided, but individuals are encouraged to bring their own.  Please note: Public consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in open spaces. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the nearby bars and restaurants in the area.   WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:00 p.m.  WHERE: Sam Adams Park Faneuil Hall Square Congress Street, Downtown

麻州財政長也宣佈支持 Maura Healey 競選麻州州長

         (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州財政長高柏珂 (Deb Goldberg) 在麻州民主黨黨代表大會即將召開前的幾小時，宣佈支持奚莉 (Maura Healey) 競選麻州州長。

                  在麻州州長職位的這場選戰中，高柏珂是第一位公開表態支持誰的全州性民選官員。

                  高柏珂說，州長和財政長合作是確保麻州經濟穩定的基礎，而她和奚莉有可以管理、維持麻州經濟成長、強勁那樣的工作關係。

奚莉表示高柏珂一直都是她的辦公室的強大合作夥伴，尤其是在紓緩學生債務，在全州性的董事會，委員會中推動種族多元化和性別平等上，更是合作無間。她為贏得高柏珂的背書支持感到很驕傲，並期盼將來合作，使麻州持為一個更可負擔的周，擴大經濟流動途徑，並在每一步行動上都促進平等。

From Twitter

Ahead of Democratic State Convention, Treasurer Deb Goldberg Endorses Maura Healey for Governor

Treasurer is the first statewide elected official to endorse in the gubernatorial race

WORCESTER – Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg today endorsed Maura Healey for Governor, just hours before the Democratic State Convention is scheduled to start in Worcester. Treasurer Goldberg is the first statewide elected official to endorse in the race.

“I’m endorsing Maura Healey for Governor because it is essential that the Treasurer and Governor’s offices collaborate to ensure economic stability and economic security for everyone throughout our state,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “Maura and I have that kind of strong, working relationship that will be so essential between financial and business partners in managing and keeping the Massachusetts’ economy strong and growing.”

“Treasurer Goldberg has been a strong partner to me and my office, particularly in our work on student debt relief and our efforts to move toward racial diversity and gender parity on public statewide boards and commissions,” said Maura Healey. “This type of collaborative relationship between Governor and Treasurer is essential for ensuring economic stability and growth, and strong fiscal management in the state. I’m proud to earn her endorsement and look forward to continuing our work together to make Massachusetts more affordable, expand pathways to economic mobility, and promote equity every step of the way.”

大麻公司頻密爭取來附近開店 波士頓華埠居民會一一反對

社區成長夥伴公司 (CGP)有意在南街開店。 (網路會議截圖)

           (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓華埠居民會 (CRA) 6月1日晚在網上舉行月例會，原本預定聆聽2家大麻店陳情，但其中一家因未帶備翻譯人員，將延至7月6日下次的居民會月會再陳情。

共約40人出席這次會議。

當晚會議有三，四十人出席，居民會主席黃國威和華人前進會員工鄺寶蓮主持。期間因為翻譯員所在位置雜音過多，使得會議斷斷續續，耗費不少時間。一名出席者感嘆表示，不明白這些大麻店明知道華埠居民大都不會贊成，為什麼還不斷地來華埠陳情。黃光野提議，請該公司下次再陳情時，提供維持治安方面的措施與數據。

1日晚出席陳情的大麻店為計畫在南街 (South)104號開張的「社區成長夥伴遞送 (Community Growth Partners Delivery，簡稱CGP) 」。撤銷陳情的是預定在大西洋道 (Atlantic Ave.)727號開張的「石頭的投擲 (Stone’s Throw) 」。

CGP公司2名主要負責人。

「社區成長夥伴遞送」大麻店有Marcus Williams，Charlotte Hanna，以及Pete D’Agostino出席解說，聲稱該公司是由女性及少數族裔擁有、經營，致力賦能，幫助受大麻犯罪化不成比例影響的社區。目前在北安普敦種植大麻，在大巴靈頓 (Northampton) 經營有店面，是麻州政府批准可運送大麻給客戶的5家大麻店之一。

他們計畫在皮革區的南街104號買下店鋪，零售大麻，提供運送服務，並打算員工每服務幾小時，可得2股的公司股票，作為獎勵制度。

為表達該公司關懷社區，他們訂有零售團隊成員每年可獲得20小時的有薪社區服務時間，去為他們各自最關心的社團服務。過去20個月來，他們還共捐約10萬美元給ROCA， 醫藥界志願者，全球赴能任務，以及白血病和淋巴瘤協會等非牟利團體。

在維護安全上，該公司將採用多種做法來保護顧客與社區，防止大麻的不當轉移。

講者 Junella Chin 強調CBD和THC是2種不同的大麻。

為與一般大麻店不同，CGP從紐約請來使用大麻醫治病人的Junella Chin做解說。Junella Chin指出，人們提到大麻時，往往沒有分清楚大麻二酚（Cannabidiol，CBD）和四氢大麻酚（Tetrahydrocannabinol，简称THC）這2種大麻。其中的CBD是很有大醫療價值的大麻 

波士頓市府亞裔聯絡員黃楚嵐在會中提醒華埠居民，6月2日早上有波士頓市長的咖啡時間，請大家出席。

波士頓市長咖啡列車今日開到華埠 眾議員麥家威:這次人最多 (視頻)

波士頓市長吳弭在咖啡時間中表示，市府將竭力滿足市民需求。 (周菊子攝)

              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓市的首任亞裔暨華裔市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) ，6月2日率領市府團隊，偕同州市議員，把咖啡列車開到華埠和後灣區交界處的小公園，和民眾面對面晤談，還和波士頓市議會議長愛德華費連 (Ed Flynn) 打了一下乒乓球。

            

左起，Kenzie Bok，吳弭，Ed Flynn， Aaron Michlewitz，Ruthzee Louijeune等州市議員
在咖啡時間中和民眾見面。 (周菊子攝)

吳弭表示，咖啡列車是市府努力和市民保持聯繫，聽取民意，回答民眾的方法之一。吳弭政府就任剛半年有多，她為大家能夠一起合作感到驕傲。她知道華埠地區大家尤其關心房屋的可負擔性，學校，以及交通便利，要讓波士頓成為美國最棒的城市之一。他們要確保每個家庭都能得到環繞在人們身邊的機會。從波士頓市的角度來說，就是要照顧到市民的每樣需求，不論是收垃圾，入學登記，或者是和房屋有關議題，和房東之間關係等，歡迎民眾找市政府協助。如果市政府幫不上忙，就會協助聯繫找州政府或其他相關機構。

左起，雷國輝，陳天佐，陳孔恩，吳弭市長，陳日華，陳姍姍，陳秀珍，陳文珊，陳秉良
等人在公園中合影。 (周菊子攝)

              和吳弭市長一起出席這咖啡的議員包括波士頓市議會議長愛德華費連 (Ed Flynn)，市議員Kenzie Bok，Ruthzee Louijeune，麻州眾議員麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)。

              出席的波士頓市政府員工，從房屋長Shiela Dillon，警察局社區服務總監陳孔恩，消防局副局長黃瑞瑜，急救服務局局長，波士頓市長的亞裔聯絡員黃楚嵐等，

              愛德華費連當天很早就到了會場，還偷空和吳弭市長打了一下下乒乓球。他笑說要建議吳弭市長在編列下一個預算時，撥款買個乒乓桌擺在市政府大樓，將來大家意見不同的時候，就打乒乓球來決定該聽誰的。

昆士小學前校長李素影 (右)和吳弭市長談說她看到的一些狀況。(周菊子攝)

              Kenzie Bok是代表第8區的市議員，不過她自己在後灣區長大，父母也仍住在這一區，特地來和老朋友們打招呼。她說，這個公園是市府為地方闢出開放空間的最好例子。

              Ruthzee Louijeune說自己的父母是海地移民，她對移民議題深有感覺，無論是可負擔住宅，支持社區土地信託，或是社區所面對的種族歧視、仇恨，她都將竭盡所能的動用議員力量來滿足市民的需求。尤其是反亞裔仇恨，她知道波士頓市議會議長愛德華費連正在著手處理這議題，她才剛上任5個月，還在學習中，很高興和大家合作。

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麻州眾議員Aaron Michlewitz打趣說自己上任只比5個月長一點點。 (周菊子攝)

年就當選，並連任迄今的麻州眾議員麥家威打趣地說，自己在位只比5個月多一點，轉而向吳弭市長說，他參加過不少次市長咖啡時間，這次人最多，可見吳弭市長受歡迎程度。他表示自己很榮幸能和州市議員們合作為民服務。

波士頓市議會議長Ed Flynn要用打乒乓球來決定聽誰的意見。 (周菊子攝)

              吳弭的這場咖啡時間，安排了很多活動，在波士頓音樂項目 (Boston Music Project)的兒童樂團演奏之外，有咖啡，水果，還送出多個盆栽給到場民眾，擺出許多攤位，為民眾提供耆英服務資訊，地鐵增加巴士服務說明，介紹波士頓市的公園服務及市區森林計畫等等。

              當天出席的民眾，大都是來和市長打招呼，合照的，但也有人真的當面向吳弭市長提出問題及建議等。其中一名出席者就問市長，昆士小學旁波士頓青年家庭中心的場地，為什麼一下子可開放，一下子又不能開放給公眾使用。

大同村居民鄺元傑 (右)和波士頓市長吳弭合影。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市房屋長Sheila Dillon (右起)和范王柳娥，李素影，何陳素貞都是多年舊識。
(周菊子攝)

南灣東座的老人家們坐在公園旁，遠觀一切。(周菊子攝)

 

波士頓抒情歌劇院訂6月17、18兩日重回街頭演出

 BOSTON LYRIC OPERA’S STREET STAGE RETURNS

FOR FREE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

June performances scheduled for Rose Kennedy Greenway and South End

BOSTON — June 2, 2022 — Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage, the mobile performance stage that brings free live music to audiences around the region, returns for performances June 17 & 18 at The Rose Kennedy Greenway and June 30 at Villa Victoria in Boston’s South End.

Performances include an array of music from opera and other classical genres, alongside new works, folk songs, popular music and more. The June schedule includes:

• BLO Street Stage at Rose Kennedy Greenway Rowes Wharf Plaza – June 17 @ 5:30 pm and 6 pm, and June 18 at 1 pm and 2 pm – located at the intersection of Atlantic and High Streets. Mezzo-soprano and BLO Emerging Artist program alumna Vera Savage, violinist and BLO Concertmaster Annie Rabbat, and pianist and BLO Resident Teaching Artist Patricia Au perform a mix of opera, art song and popular favorites.

• BLO Street Stage at Villa Victoria, Plaza Betances in Boston’s South End – June 30 @ 5 pm – 100 W. Dedham Street. Presented in partnership with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA Boston) the program includes mezzo-soprano and BLO Emerging Artist Zaray Rodriquez and pianist Yukiko Obal performing a mix of opera, art song and popular favorites. Guest artists from IBA’s youth program perform poetry between two sets. 

The Street Stage vehicle features a 26’ long x 8.5’ wide trailer, custom engineered to open on three sides and provide a 270-degree view of the performers. Its street art design was created and painted by student artists from Artists For Humanity, guided by muralist Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs and AFH Co-Founder Jason Talbot.

These BLO Street Stage events are free to the public, and produced by Boston Lyric Opera in collaboration with The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and IBA Boston. 

Maura Healey 參選麻州州長 前競爭對手哈佛教授 Danielle Allen 也支持

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         (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 麻州總檢察長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 在競選麻州州長的爭取背書支持上，今 (2) 日再下一城，早前退出麻州州長選舉的參選人，哈佛大學教授 Danielle Allen也宣佈支持奚莉。

                   倡議加強民主，處理濫用毒品危機，呼籲凝聚社區力量，化解諸如居住、環境、司法改革等議題的Danielle Allen，將在麻州民主黨黨代表大會上作為奚莉參選麻州州長的提名人之一。

                   Danielle Allen在新聞稿中表示，她很高興能夠為奚莉背書，支持一位經驗全面有深度，致力服務人民有記錄的經驗豐富領導者。她說，奚莉經由指派領袖推動進步的司法改革行動有深度，有強度，有奚莉支持環境正義，防止用藥 (吸毒)過量，以及同日登記成為選民，奚莉將是因應麻州所面對最大問題的有效率領導。她期盼著這週末提名奚莉。

                奚莉表示，Danielle Allen是一名傑出的領導者，學者，有遠見的人，她推動美國要秉持最高理想，還把這同樣的理念帶到這場麻州州長選舉之中。她們兩人有共同信念，認為麻州只有在所有居民都自由參與民主，健康並快樂生活時，麻州才會繁榮。她感謝Danielle Allen對她這場選舉的信心，並為今日得到Danielle Allen的背書感到驕傲。

            Danielle Allen是一名經驗豐富的非牟利領袖，民主倡議者，在因應疫情上的全國聲音，也是一名傑出作者，母親。她是全麻州第一個競選全州性職位的黑人婦女，她致力於把世界改變成對年輕人更好，因而教書，把大學裏的一個6000萬元部門推動成為一個60億元的基金，還為華盛頓郵報撰稿，支持大麻合法化，民主改革，公民教育等等。

Danielle Allen Endorses Maura Healey for Governor Ahead of the Democratic Convention

Allen is an internationally-recognized democracy advocate and previously ran for Governor of Massachusetts

BOSTON – Ahead of the Democratic Convention, former candidate for Governor and Harvard professor Danielle Allen endorsed Maura Healey for Governor of Massachusetts. Allen ran on a platform focused on strengthening democracy, addressing the substance use crisis, and bringing our communities together to tackle challenges from housing to climate to justice reform. She will serve as one of Healey’s nominators at the Convention.

“I’m delighted to endorse Maura Healey — a seasoned leader with an invaluable depth of experience across the board and a track record of commitment to the people of Massachusetts,” said Allen. “With the depth and strength of her criminal justice reform agenda, including her focus on driving progress through leadership appointments, Maura is already leading for change — and with her support for climate justice, overdose prevention sites, and same day voter registration, she will be an effective champion on the biggest issues facing our state. I look forward to nominating her this weekend.”

“Throughout her distinguished career as a leader, scholar, and visionary, Danielle has pushed our country to live up to its highest ideals. She brought that same conviction to this race,” said Healey. “She and I share the belief that our state can thrive only when all of our residents can participate freely in our democracy and live healthy, happy lives. I’m grateful to her for her faith in our campaign and proud to earn her endorsement today.”

Danielle Allen is a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, national voice on pandemic response, distinguished author, and mom. Danielle made history as the first Black woman ever to run for statewide office in Massachusetts. Her work to make the world better for young people has taken her from teaching college and leading a $60 million university division to driving change at the helm of a $6 billion foundation, writing for the Washington Post, advocating for cannabis legalization, democracy reform, and civic education, and most recently, to running for governor of Massachusetts. During the height of COVID in 2020, Danielle’s leadership in rallying coalitions and building solutions resulted in the country’s first-ever Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience; her policies were adopted in federal legislation and a Biden executive order. She continues to advocate for democracy reform to create greater voice and access, and drive progress towards healthy communities, a healthy democracy, and a healthy climate for our country and our Commonwealth.

昆士市6月11旗幟日遊行 麻州副州長 Polito將任統帥

               (Boston Orange 編譯) 昆士市市長柯奇 (Thomas Koch) 和昆士旗幟日遊行委員會 6月1日宣佈，麻州副州長白莉朵 (Karen Polito) 將在訂6月11日舉行的昆士旗幟日遊行活動中擔任大元帥 (Marshal)。

              柯奇市長表示，他很激動，能夠藉此表揚白莉朵副州長對麻州的貢獻。由於白莉朵在位時的積極走訪，地方市鎮才和州政府建立起更好關係，也是白莉朵和麻州州長查理貝克的支持，昆士市的市中心重新發展這人們等待了很久的重要工程，才能夠順利完成。

白莉朵畢業於波士頓學院，以及新英格蘭法學院，曾任Shrewsbury鎮議員，2001年當選為麻州眾議員，2015年起擔任麻州第72任副州長。她一直都住在Shrewsbury，和丈夫Stephen Rodolakis 有2個小孩。

              昆士市的旗幟日遊行將於6月11日晚上7點起，在昆士市中心的Coddington出發，在興國街 (Hancock)上向北走，轉進Merrymount公園。白莉朵副州長將引領遊行隊伍走到選美場 (Pageant Field)，並在升旗儀式中接受表揚。

              昆士市長柯奇表示，昆士市向為國家，麻州，已及社區服務的人們致敬的這活動，已有悠久歷史。他希望旗幟日遊行這天，市民們都會出來參加，並謝謝白莉朵副州長為昆士市所做的貢獻。

              昆士市的旗幟日遊行始於1952年，由柯奇市長的父親Richard Koch發起。

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Named Grand Marshal of Quincy Flag Day Parade

QUINCY, MA – June 1, 2022 Mayor Thomas Koch and the Quincy Flag Day Parade Committee announced that Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito will serve as the Grand Marshal of the Quincy Flag Day Parade on June 11th.

Polito has served the Commonwealth as its 72nd Lieutenant Governor since 2015. She is a life-long resident of Shrewsbury and her and her husband Stephen Rodolakis have two children.

“We are thrilled to honor Lt. Governor Polito’s service to the Commonwealth and her career to date in public service,” said Mayor Koch. “Her understanding of municipal government, built through her years on the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, helped build a great bond with cities and towns throughout our Commonwealth, including Quincy. Her and Governor Baker’s support for our downtown infrastructure investments were critical to the successful redevelopment of our downtown. Without their help, this long-awaited redevelopment achievement could not have happened.”

 Polito served on the Shrewsbury Board of Selectman until she was elected State Representative in 2001. She is a graduate of Boston College and the New England School of Law.

The Flag Day Parade steps off at 7 p.m. on Coddington Street in Quincy Center. The parade proceeds north on Hancock Street before turning into Merrymount Park. Lt. Governor Polito will march in the parade and then be recognized at the flag-raising ceremony at Pageant Field.

Polito joins an illustrious list of Quincy Flag Day Grand Marshals that includes General Joseph Dunford, Patriots star Willie McGinnest, General Ronald Rand, Quincy’s Vietnam Veterans, television anchor Sorboni Banerjee, General Francis McGinn, Meteorologist Ed Carroll, Olympic Medalist Karen Cashman, Norfolk County Sheriff Clifford Marshall, Koch Club co-founder Simone Koch, two-time Grand Marshall Jake Comer, Quincy’s Blue Star Families, General James McConville, local philanthropist Dr. Al Yacubian, and many more.

Added Mayor Koch, “Our community has a history of paying tribute to those that have served their country, their commonwealth, and their community. Our Flag Day Parade is a great tradition that recognizes service of all kinds. Lt. Governor Polito has been a tremendous public servant and I hope all of Quincy comes out to say thank you for all that she has done.”

Quincy’s Flag Day Parade is the longest-running Flag Day Parade in the nation. It was started by the late-Richard Koch in 1952 who marched children from The Koch Club through Norfolk Downs before ending with a flag-raising ceremony at Cavanagh Stadium.