塔芙茨大學邀社區民眾使用該校華埠小公園

塔芙茨大學Tish社區學院的Sara Allre   (左起)，政府及社區關係辦公室副主任 Liza B. Perry ，
行政聯絡員 Leah Boudreau，和波士頓華人佈道會牧師廖永誠 (右一)在公園小聚，
從後面粉紅色的淇淋車上享用冰淇淋和餅乾。(周菊子攝)

              (Boston Orange) 塔芙茨 (Tufts)大學21日在該校健康科學校區內，位於夏利臣街174號的小公園內舉辦” 社區冰淇淋聚會” ，邀與塔大合作的社區機構出席交流，廣告週知塔大所擁有的這空間，平日白天向社區開放，歡迎民眾使用。

塔大的華埠小公園，位於竹笙餐廳斜對面的Posner樓旁邊。 (周菊子攝)

                                                                      塔大政府及社區關係辦公室主任Rocco DiRico，副主任 Liza B. Perry，行政聯絡員 Leah Boudreau，以及Tish 社區學院的Sarah等人這天下午在1點至3點間，和絡繹而到的塔大各部門，機構，以及波士頓華埠內，來自中華耆英會，華人浸信佈道會，紐英崙華人歷史協會，華埠聯盟的代表們小聚。

                                                              波士頓市政府市長辦公室的亞裔暨華埠聯絡員黃楚嵐，也在活動結束前趕到場，以示支持。

波士頓市府華埠聯絡員黃楚嵐(左) 趕到現場出席活動，以示支持。 (周菊子攝)

                                                                       Liza B. Perry說明，舉辦這冰淇淋聚會，旨在感謝華埠社區夥伴今年以來的互助合作。她還透露，7月29日，塔大將與亞美社區發展協會 (ACDC) ，包氏文藝中心的居民藝術家實驗室合作，在這塊空地上舉辦居民藝術家的作品展，主題為" 激進的包容 (Racial Inclusion)"。

                                                              當天出席的塔大健康科學校區場地營運主管Dan Arsenault指出，塔大在華埠的夏利臣街、泰勒街，尼倫街 (Kneeland)等街道上，共擁有9座教學、宿舍及辦公樓宇。

                                                              Liza B. Perry也透露，為與社區建立良好關係，這些位於華埠內，以及位於麥德福市 (Medford)塔大校本部內樓宇的許多禮堂，教室等場所，都容許社區機構一年免費使用一次，如果需要使用超過一次以上，就必須以付費租借方式辦理。有需要的社區團體，可和他們的政府和社區關係辦公室聯繫。

                                                          查詢塔大各項活動詳情，可上推特 @TuftsCommunity，或訂閱該辦公室的每月通訊communityrelations/tufts.edu/newsletter。

陳板網上講談房屋正門有堂號等台灣客家建築特色

客家鄉親參加網路會議，了解台灣客家建築特色。 (視頻截圖)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 美洲台灣客家聯合總會日前邀請客家公共傳播基金會董事長陳板談「台灣客家建築的特色」，藉由他30多年前拍的多幅照片，敘述客家屋宇架構成為文化載體的歷程，籲請客家同鄉2023年回台灣桃園，參加世界客家博覽會。

              這場講座由美洲台灣客家聯合總會，北美洲台灣客家公共事務協會，全美台灣同鄉會，台灣客家教師協會，璞石中華文化工作室攜手主辦，美洲臺灣客家聯合總會總會長宋玉琴主持。

客家公共傳播基金會董事長陳板談「台灣客家建築的特色」。 (視頻截圖)

              三十多年前，台灣解嚴，社會中興起研究客家、台灣本土文化風潮。曾任台灣藝術大學古蹟藝術修護系客座教授的陳板得到機會，走訪台灣各縣市，拍下許多幅客家建築照片。其中不少棟客家建築物，或因天然災害坍塌，或因土地發展改建，已不復存在，還留存著的照片，也變得彌足珍貴。

美洲臺灣客家聯合總會總會長宋玉琴主持講座。 (視頻截圖)

              陳板指出，台灣的客家建築架構雖然可說來自中國原鄉，但在遷就台灣當地的大自然環境，有了在地化修飾後，跟隨時代變遷，發展出獨自特色，其中最顯眼的是傳統客家幾乎全是黑色，有著黑磚文化之稱，台灣客家則接受海洋文化洗禮，融入了西班牙人、荷蘭人占據台灣時期帶來的色彩偏好，形成紅磚文化。            

              多數在北台灣的散村，以及多半在南台灣，加上橫屋可多達

台灣客家建築之一。(視頻截圖)

13棟，早年旨在集結鄉民力量防禦外敵的集村，在建築上大都保留了前敞後實，正廳在中央的傳統，而且還在命名及語言使用上，保留了客家特色，包括以屋稱呼房子，再冠上姓氏以標明歸屬。台中西屯體源堂張廖屋就是一個例子，它帶有圍屋的特色，有著中國圓樓的影響。

              竹北新瓦屋，高雄六堆，雲林韶安等現在都是客家文化重鎮，還能看到許多客家傳統建築，有些地方的客家建築，可以看到外磚內泥，還有屋頂的橋壁，地面鋪卵石等特別結構，竹東信好地彭屋的公廳，苗栗卓蘭河間堂，可以看見台灣經歷過日本時期的影響。

                       其他的特色還包括位於房屋中軸線的神桌下，五星石正中央的龍神，說明了客家人與土地，安龍謝土的關係。家中正廳的阿公婆牌 (祖先牌位)安置與神位並列，房屋正門上的堂號標示了家族的認同等，都是台灣客家傳統建築上的特殊性。 (更新版)

麻州正副州長發聲明 不滿州議會司法委員會把「危險法案」送往研究

Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito Release Statements on Administration’s Dangerousness Legislation  

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito released the below statements in response to the Judiciary Committee’s actions to send the Baker-Polito Administration’s dangerousness bill to study:

 “The Judiciary Committee’s incomprehensible decision to send our Administration’s dangerousness bill to study is an insult to survivors. Lt. Governor Polito and I have spent the past several months meeting with brave survivors across the Commonwealth who spoke out with the hope of protecting others from facing the same horrors they lived through. The Administration’s bill would have closed loopholes in the criminal justice system, while the Legislature’s decision protects abusers at the expense of survivors.” – Governor Charlie Baker

“Our Administration has filed the dangerousness bill repeatedly so we can better protect survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes, and it is deeply disappointing that the Judiciary Committee has sent this bill to study. The Committee’s actions ignore the survivors who came forward to share their personal stories and demonstrate how this bill would have made a difference.” – Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

              (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker) 和副州長白莉朵 (Karyn Polito)今 (22)日針對司法委員會把它們的「危險法案 (dangerousness bill)」送往研究，發表了聲明。

              麻州州長查理貝克說，司法委員會決定把州政府的危險法案送往研究，讓人無法理解，也是對倖存者的侮辱。”副州長白莉朵和我，過去幾個月來和麻州各地的倖存者晤談，他們勇敢發生是希望能夠保護其他人免於面對他們曾經遭遇的那些恐怖狀況。麻州政府的法案將關閉現有刑事司法系統中的漏洞，麻州議會的決定卻犧牲倖存者的利益來保護施虐加害者。

              麻州副州長白莉朵說，我們不斷地遞出「危險法案」以更好的保護家庭暴力案，以及其他暴力犯罪案的倖存者，司法委員會把這法案送往研究，讓人非常失望。委員會的行動忽視了那些站出來，分享個人故事，以呈現這法案將造成不同影響的那些倖存者。

麻州撥款3200萬元擴辦高中、成人技職培訓 93機構受益

 Baker-Polito Administration Awards More Than $32 Million to Expand Training Opportunities for High School Students and Adults Through Skills Capital and Career Technical Initiative Grant Funding

More than $22 million in Skills Capital grants awarded to educational institutions to modernize equipment and $10 million awarded to high schools to expand Career Technical Initiative

 

 

 

LEXINGTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $32 million in grants to modernize equipment at career technical programs and expand training opportunities for young people and adults as part of the administration’s multi-year effort to address skills gaps so more residents can pursue careers in growing industries and employers can hire qualified workers to grow their businesses.

 

Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Education James Peyser, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, visited Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Lexington to meet with middle school students who are exploring different career technical programs this summer.

 

The Governor announced $22 million in Skills Capital grants awarded to 70 educational institutions, and an additional $10 million awarded to 23 vocational schools to expand programs for both young people and adults as part of the Career Technical Initiative (CTI). This round of CTI grants will help train more than 1,600 people for new careers in construction, manufacturing and other trades with growing workforce demands. 

 

“Since our administration launched these critically important programs, high schools, colleges and other educational institutions throughout the Commonwealth have created and expanded numerous training programs with Skills Capital Grants and developed new training opportunities for young people and adults with the Career Technical Initiative,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are very proud of the lasting impact these grants will have on the Massachusetts workforce and the future of the Commonwealth as they prepare the next generation of innovative leaders in cutting-edge industries.”

 

“Skills Capital grants and the Career Technical Initiative have enabled more young people and adults to pursue rewarding careers they may not have had opportunities to pursue and have helped break down barriers to entry and success,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Importantly, these significant investments have changed the career trajectory for many adults seeking employment or credentials by providing training and skills in industries that may not have existed when they were in school.” 

 

Skills Capital grants and Career Technical Initiative grants are awarded by Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which was created in 2015 to bring together the Secretariats of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, and Housing and Economic Development to align education, economic development and workforce policies to strategize around how to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in every region of the Commonwealth.

 

“Skills Capital grants fund technology and equipment that reflect what students will see in the workplace, giving them hands-on applied learning experiences that are valuable to them and employers,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “Students gain knowledge and confidence in growing industries and employers are able to hire employees ready to be productive from the day they start.”

 

More recently, Skills Capital grants have focused on the launch and expansion of the Career Technical Initiative, which enables vocational-technical schools to expand their impact by operating programs in the afternoons for local high school students and in the evenings for workers and adult learners.

 

“The goal of CTI is to meet the needs of both jobseekers and employers, by training young students and adults for careers in high-demand and high-growth sectors,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. “CTI helps create career pathways for people from underserved and underrepresented populations, which is critical in our efforts to address and help close equity gaps.” 

 

"Employers across the Commonwealth are looking for skilled workers in order to grow their business, and career technical programs have proven key to positioning our students to pursue jobs in in-demand industries and hit the ground running on day one," said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. "Today's grants will expand these important programs to both grow our workforce and create economic opportunity for young people and residents of all backgrounds."

 

“Minuteman is tremendously grateful for the $2.6 million of support we have received from Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet since 2020,” said Dr. Kathleen A. Dawson, Superintendent-Director of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District. “This funding is invaluable if we are to be leaders in the fourth industrial revolution. Our students are gaining highly technical skills necessary to meet the demands of the labor market and setting them and their families on a trajectory for economic mobility.”

 

Skills Capital Grants

 

As part of today’s announcement, 70 educational institutions received $22 million in Skills Capital grants to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education.

 

The Skills Capital grant program was originally launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges. Since then, the program has evolved into a crucial component of local workforce training efforts by expanding the number of young people and adults trained and experienced with the newest technologies used by local employers.

 

Since 2015, 477 grants totaling approximately $129 million have been awarded to 194 different schools and educational institutions across the Commonwealth, with many organizations receiving multiple grants over the years. Approximately 50,000 students across the Commonwealth have directly benefitted from Skills Capital grants. The competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions that demonstrate partnerships with local businesses, as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities in each region of the state.

 

In 2020, the Administration began awarding larger multi-year grants, allowing educational institutions to apply for either one or two years of funding. In the awards announced today, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in Boston received $1,286,348 to launch a new healthcare and life sciences career institute at the site of the former Boston Center for Adult Education.

 

Click here to see full list of Skills Capital grant awards.

 

Career Technical Initiative

 

Initially launched in 2020, the Career Technical Initiative aims to train an additional 20,000 skilled workers over the next four years to help close skills gaps and meet the needs of businesses across the Commonwealth. The program provides more Massachusetts residents access to career technical training by using the state’s existing resources at vocational high schools, while simultaneously helping businesses grow by increasing the population of skilled workers able to be employed in trade and construction jobs.

 

The $10 million in grants announced today will fund new CTI programs or expand existing programs at vocational high schools in partnership with MassHire Career Centers and Workforce Boards. Each school awarded funds was required to include at least three Massachusetts-based employers that would potentially employ graduates. The grant funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.

 

Click here to see the full list of Career Technical Initiative awards.

麻州參議員推動議會通過"家園法" 一旦通過，某些驅逐記錄可封存

              (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州議會在7月21日晚深夜，通過了封閉驅逐的住宅機會及流動法 (Housing Opportunity and Mobility with Eviction Sealing) ，簡稱 “家園法 (HOMES)” 的法案。

       麻州參議員Lydia Edwards表示，在不分黨派的支持下，麻州參議會第二次通過這一法案，以確保數以千計民眾可以得到第二次機會。這是少數幾個擠進了” 經濟發展法案” 的議案。該法案有許多內容，但最重要的是它在社會，族裔，經濟及性別正義上跨了一大步。她非常高興在住宅方面，又有了另一個工具可以協助人們。

       “家園法” 允許個別人士封存某些驅逐記錄。一旦那些記錄封存了，就不能被用來決定信用分數，或者是用來傷害一個人取得可負擔住宅的機會。法院有權為公眾安全，學術及教育，新聞或政府等因素，解開已封存的記錄。

       麻州參議員Lydia Edwards表示，人們需要幫助那些有記錄，但嘗試著要恢復，向前邁進的人。這是允許數以千計人們有第二次機會的那些改變之一，從他們的記錄中刪除”E”這疤痕，也讓麻州的系統更為公正、公平。

       Lydia Edwards在聲明中感謝麻州眾議員Mike Moran，前任參議員 Joe Boncore，以及麻州法律改革研究所 (Massachusetts Law Reform Institute)，以及”通過家園法聯盟”的所有人。

       Lydia Edwards指出，“家園法”直接回應了麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker)對工安及司法經濟的憂慮。

       “家園法” 現已送交麻州議會的會議委員會，一旦會議委員會同意，就會列入最後版本的經濟發展法案。該法案將交由麻州州長查理貝克批准。在上一次的會期中，麻州州長以口袋否決來因應” 家園法” 。

       根據維基百科，口袋否決特指一種美國憲政運作現象，形容總統、州長等行政長官不主動行使否決權，而是以置之不理的方式來表達其否決意願。

Senator Edwards secures passage of the HOMES Act in the Senate’s Economic Development Bill (S2926)

(BOSTON – 07/21/2022) Late last night, with bipartisan support, the Senate passed the Housing Opportunity and Mobility with Eviction Sealing (HOMES) Act.  This was one of the few housing policies that made it into the economic development bill. This the second time the Senate   passed this bill to ensure that hundreds of thousands of people will get a second chance. “This bill does many things but most importantly it takes a giant step towards social, racial, economic, and gender justice. Many people have been waiting for this day, and I am so excited to add another tool to our housing toolbox, that allows people great access to housing” said State Senator Lydia Edwards  

The Homes ACT allows individuals to seal certain eviction records. Once those records are sealed, they cannot be used to determine credit score or used to hurt a person’s ability to access affordable housing.  Courts will have the discretion to unseal a record for public safety, scholarly, educational, journalistic, or governmental purposes. 

“In this moment, we are called to do more that provide a soft landing for people facing eviction.  We need to help those that have a record and are trying to recover and move on.  This is one of those changes that allows hundreds of thousands of people to have a second chance and remove the scarlet “E” from their records, thereby making our system more just and equitable” said State Senator Lydia Edwards. 

“I want to thank Representative Mike Moran, former Senator Joe Boncore, and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and especially, the entire Pass the Homes Act Coalition. You will see on the Homes Act website that the coalition includes over one hundred organizations, from unions, to activist networks, as well as cities and towns. Moveover, I want to highlight that this was passed with bipartisan support and this version directly responds to the Governor’s concerns of public safety and judicial economy.   We spent hours talking with all stakeholders from consumer reporting agencies, landlords, trial courts and tenants.” said State Senator Lydia Edwards.

The HOMES Act now must go to the conference committee and if the committee agrees will be in the final economic development bill. The bill will then go to Governor Baker for approval. Last session the Governor pocket vetoed the HOMES Act. 

波士頓市 7/29 起辦4場舞會 邀民眾上市府廣場婆娑起舞

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES SUMMER DANCE PARTY SERIES

Salsa, Kizomba, R&B, and House music dance parties at Boston City Hall Plaza are free and open to all

BOSTON - Friday, July 22, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment today announced the City’s Summer Dance Party Series on City Hall Plaza. This family-friendly event series, featuring salsa, kizomba, R&B, and house music, is free and open to the public. “I’m so excited to be in community and launch our Summer Dance Party Series on City Hall Plaza,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This series will celebrate Boston’s communities and support our local artists. I’m grateful to all of our partners and I encourage everyone to stop by these events.” The Dance Party Series schedule is as follows: Salsa Dance Party: On Friday, July 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a salsa dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Big O (Instagram: @djbigo1) will be playing salsa music and Salsa y Control will be providing dance lessons. Kizomba Dance Party: On Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a kizomba dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Shy (Instagram: @djshy.cv) will be playing kizomba music and Kwality Kiz will be providing dance lessons. R&B Dance Party: On Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy an R&B dance party on City Hall Plaza with DJ ReaL P! House Dance Party: On Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a house dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Bruno (Instagram: @djbruno30) will be playing house music along with a dance performance by Phunk Phenomenon. For more information regarding this event, other events hosted by the City, follow the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment on social media @VisitBostonCity and visit boston.gov/visiting-boston. About the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment supports the tourism industry in Boston by producing events, supporting film and TV production, and marketing the City to conventions and visitors. Our mission is to advance tourism in Boston and promote participation in public celebrations from Boston residents and visitors to our City. For more information, visit boston.gov/tourism or follow the department on social media @VisitBostonCity.

波士頓市熱浪緊急狀態持續至 7/24

MAYOR WU EXTENDS HEAT EMERGENCY THROUGH SUNDAY, 12 BCYF COOLING CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS

BOSTON - Thursday, July 21, 2022 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu extended the previously announced heat emergency in the City of Boston through Sunday, July 24 due to the weather that is forecasted for this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 90s. The heat emergency was previously scheduled to end today. “With the weather forecast now showing the high temperatures and humidity lasting through the weekend, we’re extending the heat emergency to prioritize the well-being and safety of Boston’s families,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage residents to continue to utilize our cooling centers and splash pads, and to check on your neighbors.”  To help residents stay cool, cooling centers will remain open at 12 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A full list of centers can be found at boston.gov/heat. Due to the rising COVID-19 case count, the use of masks in cooling centers is strongly recommended. Additionally, more than 50 splash pads will be open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. Select indoor BCYF pools are open and the outdoor BCYF Mirabella Pool is open through Sunday. Registration for a time to swim can be found at this link. Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat, and to find enriching activities and events. The Central Library in Copley Square will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while BPL neighborhood branch locations will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  In addition, the East Boston and Egleston Square branches recently installed misters in their outdoor free WiFi zones.   The City of Boston is taking critical immediate action to provide heat relief, including short-term, actionable steps toward relief during heat waves. The City of Boston has been engaging in a variety of catalytic projects to support extreme heat mitigation and improved health for residents. This includes the distribution of pop-up cooling kits with a hose, misters, and a tent to community organizations that have public events this summer. The cooling kits will be distributed over the coming weeks.  The Boston Public Schools is encouraging students and their families to prepare for hot weather this week by staying well hydrated and dressing appropriately. Families are welcome to send their children to their respective summer programs, which will provide students with water and meals.  Information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents can sign up for AlertBoston, the City's emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text. Sign up online here. Residents are also encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available City services. The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public: Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine. Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans.  Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is strongest. Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses. Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats. If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.  Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications. If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities. Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat. Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: If you see individuals out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please ask them if they need assistance and call 911 immediately. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St. and 794 Massachusetts Ave. These facilities are air conditioned and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amnesty has been called because of extremely high temperatures so those with non-violent restrictions can access shelter out of the heat.  The City of Boston works closely with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter, food, water, and a cool respite from the heat. Street outreach teams providing recovery services remain operating as normal during summertime weather. The Engagement Center will be open to provide a cooling space. Playground Safety:   Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as  surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks. Outdoor Fires and Grilling: No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires. Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out. Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home. Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area. Mayor Wu recently announced Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston, a citywide framework to prepare Boston for hotter summers and more intense heat events. The Heat Plan presents 26 strategies that will help build a more just, equitable, and resilient Boston. To support the implementation of the Heat Plan, the City will launch the Boston Extreme Temperatures Response Task Force, which will help deliver a unified, all-of-government response to address chronic high temperature conditions and prepare the city in advance of extreme heat events. The Task Force’s work will be supported by the Environment Department, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Boston Public Health Commission’s Office of Public Health Preparedness with the goal of collaboratively protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of Boston residents facing increasing temperatures and other climate risks.