GABY GERMANOS NAMED CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE EQUITY AND INCLUSION CABINET

GABY GERMANOS NAMED CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE EQUITY AND INCLUSION CABINET

BOSTON - Monday, August 8, 2022 - The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet today announced that Gaby Germanos will serve as the Cabinet’s Chief of Staff. Germanos started on August 1st. “Gaby is a great addition to the Cabinet. Her expertise in identifying equitable resources while inviting the public to understand and get involved with the City’s budget process shows the spirit our cabinet embodies,” said Mariangely Solis Cervera, Chief of Equity and Inclusion. “I look forward to working beside her as we lay the foundation to transform city practices as a whole.” As Chief of Staff, Germanos will play a crucial role in advancing the Cabinet’s priorities of ensuring that each resident has fair access to City resources and embedding equity and inclusion through City practices. She will be responsible for overseeing the Cabinet’s daily operations and implementing equitable policies that reach all Boston neighborhoods. Germanos will also work alongside Chief of Equity and Inclusion Mariangely Solis Cervera to drive strategic projects forward, streamline internal communications, and build capacity for the Cabinet’s eight departments. “I’m excited to support the critical work of the Equity and Inclusion departments and advance Chief Solis Cervera’s and Mayor Wu’s vision for equity in Boston,” said Gaby Germanos. “This Cabinet is filled with some of the most dedicated, smart, and empathetic people I have met across the City, and I am humbled by this opportunity to work with them to tackle the big issues.” Gaby is a Boston-area native and daughter of immigrants who is committed to ensuring that the city she loves is equitable, accessible, and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Germanos has extensive experience in City operations and policy. Her tenure with the City began in 2017 in the office of then-City Council President Michelle Wu, helping develop the Councilor’s policy platform and recommending improvements to the BPDA’s development review process. Most recently, Germanos worked in the City of Boston’s Office of Budget Management (OBM), where she started in 2018 as an analyst and quickly rose through the ranks to Assistant Director. In this role, she led the City’s budget analyst team, drove landmark budget engagement initiatives, and was instrumental in the creation of Mayor Wu’s first budget.  “Over the last four years, Gaby has been a tremendous asset to the Office of Budget Management, making significant contributions to OBM’s public budget engagement efforts and staff development,” said Budget Director Jim Williamson. “Gaby provided high-quality analysis and recommendations for departmental budgets and employee benefits, to name a few. OBM looks forward to continuing its work in partnership with Gaby, Chief Solis Cervera, and the entire Equity and Inclusion Cabinet.” Germanos lives in the South End with her partner and some dubiously healthy plants. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in Boston’s parks and green spaces, taking weekend rides on the commuter rail, and frequenting the many great restaurants in her neighborhood.

華人協選會支持 Maura Healey 等四名參選人

麻州州長候選人Maura Healey。 (檔案照片，周菊子攝)

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 華人協選會 (Chinese Progressive Political Action，簡稱CPPA)宣佈， 支持將投資於穩定、可負擔得住宅、健康環境、強有力的工人保護、移民權利和公平的經濟救濟的四名候選人。

CPPA支持的四名候選人分別為競選麻州州長的奚莉 (Maura Healey)，競選麻州州務卿的 Tanisha Sullivan，競選薩福克郡地方檢察官的 Ricardo Arroyo，競選麻州眾議員第35米斗塞郡選區的Nichole Mossalam。

華人前進會名譽主席李素影(左)和麻州州務卿候選人 Tanisha Sullivan (右)。
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CPPA 表示，該會以能和這些傾聽民意，致力公共利益的候選人合作為榮。

 華人協選會董事會主席雷展鵬 (Tom Louie)稱，奚莉是一位出色的總檢察長，是真正的人民律師。從她支持的議題，她的辦公室優先提起的訴訟，以及各項工作，都看得出她深深關切隊麻州人民最重要的那些事。因此它們相信，奚莉會是一名出色的州長，而且會女利確保人們會有公平的復甦，例如會投資在讓麻州地鐵 (MBTA)工人及乘客都安全的公共交通系統。她將會成為人民的州長。

                       塔尼莎·沙利文 (Tanisha Sullivan)是一位經驗豐富的律師、公僕，以及社區擁護者。華人前進會共同主席，也是南端 (South End)居民的湯建華說，”雖然州務卿有很多職責，但最重要的職責之一是增加選民的機會和擴大民主。我相信 Tanisha 會和有色人種，以及那些被排除在外的社區密切合作。 Tanisha 非常明確地承諾支持，包括候選人姓名不用羅馬字母音譯的完整雙語選票，使得她獨特不同”。

                    在地方層級，CPPA 支持 Ricardo Arroyo 參選薩福克郡地方檢察官，並支持 Nichole Mossalam 參選包括麥德福 (Medford)和摩頓市 (Malden)的米斗塞郡第 35 區麻州眾議員。

CPPA 董事駱理德 (Lydia Lowe) 談到支持 Ricardo Arroyo 時說，“Ricardo 致力於建立一個優先考慮社區安全並減少種族差距的司法系統。我們已經看到在地方檢察長辦公室中真有領導力是多麼重要，而Ricardo已經證明自己是一位有效率的領導者，在維持隊每個人都公平的司法系統之際，協助確保公共安全”。

關於在摩頓市和麥德福市的麻州眾議員席位，住在摩頓市的華人前進會員工余翠鳳表示，“Nicole會是這地區一名很棒的麻州眾議員。她經常出現在爭取居住正義，移民權益，教育正義等活動上。作為麻州眾議員，她會為我們爭取權益，聆聽攝區聲音，並和其他的社區活躍份子一起，在一些重要議題上努力。

屈振生接任中華頤養院主席 3新人加入董事會

左起，雷偉志，陳秀英、屈振生，金杏濱、奚珍等人在中華頤養院新址封頂時攝。
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  (Boston Orange) 中華頤養願 (South Cove Manor) 宣佈董事會變動，麻省總醫院 (MGH)麻醉師暨哈佛大學醫學院助理教授屈振生博士將接任董事會主席，Cindy Law接財政，另添3名新董事。

中華頤養院創立於1985年，原本座落在波士頓市所物街，後因擴張需求，遷址昆士市 (Quincy) 華盛頓街288號，長年獲得麻州公共衛生廳零缺點的五星級評鑑。由於場地寬敞，設施齊備，環境優雅，語言及飲食都能照顧到亞裔，尤其是華裔耆英需求，深受社區歡迎。

中華頤養院在7 月 25 日舉行的年會中，改選董事。19名董事的董事會，選出3名新人，原董事長雷偉志律師卸任，在麻省總醫院任教23年，同時也是該院麻醉、重症監護和疼痛醫學科心臟麻醉師的屈振生博士接任董事長，其財政一職由普華永道會計師事務所董事Cindy Law接任。

3名新董事分別為駐麻州美國檢察官辦公室助理檢察官 Philip Cheng，貝絲以色列女執事醫療中心/哈佛醫學院實踐網絡運營/急診醫學副總裁David Chiu，以及美國公共電視台行銷及傳播副總裁Olivia Wong。

當選連任的董事有副主席May Y. Chin (余美貞)，書記 Hemmie Chang，以及中華頤養院執行長 William J. Graves。

麻州稽核長候選人 Chris Dempsey 宣佈參議會議長Karen Spilka支持他

麻州稽核長 (State Auditor) 候選人 Chris Dempsey。 (檔案照片，周菊子攝) 

           (Boston Orange) 民主黨籍的麻州稽核長 (State Auditor) 候選人 Chris Dempsey 今 (8) 日宣佈，麻州參議會議長 Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) 和5名女性麻州參議員支持他參選。

             其他這5名麻州參議員為Majority Leader Cindy Creem, Assistant Majority Leader Joan Lovely, Jo Comerford, Cindy Friedman, 和 Susan Moran。

              Chris Dempsey發佈的新聞稿稱Karen Silka形容 Chris Dempsey為公共利益的看守者，不斷的展現他既是一名獨立領導者，也了解合作以為麻州人民把事做成重要性的人。Chris Dempsey是她的麻州稽核長人選。她為能和參議會的許多女性同僚一起支持Chris Dempsey而驕傲。  (Boston Orange) 

(Boston Orange) 民主黨籍的麻州稽核長 (State Auditor) 候選人 Chris Dempsey 今 (8) 日宣佈，麻州參議會議長 Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) 和5名女性麻州參議員支持他參選。

 

            其他這5名麻州參議員為Majority Leader Cindy Creem, Assistant Majority Leader Joan Lovely, Jo Comerford, Cindy Friedman, 和 Susan Moran。

 

             Chris Dempsey發佈的新聞稿稱Karen Silka形容 Chris Dempsey為公共利益的看守者，不斷的展現他既是一名獨立領導者，也了解合作以為麻州人民把事做成重要性的人。Chris Dempsey是她的麻州稽核長人選。她為能和參議會的許多女性同僚一起支持Chris Dempsey

波士頓市第二場街道開放日在藍山大道 天氣雖熱 遊人仍樂 (圖片)

 

Maura Healey endorses Andrea Campbell for AG (圖片)

 

麻州州長參選人暨現任麻州總檢察長奚莉 (Maura Healey，右)支持Andrea Campbell繼任她的職位。  (周菊子攝)

Andrea Campbell的支持者穿著綠色T恤，準備出發敲門拜票。 (周菊子攝)

麻州總檢察長候選人Shannon Liss-Riordan日前在北端一餐廳舉辦小型見面會。 (周菊子攝)

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈熱浪緊急狀態延至8月8日

(Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 7日宣佈，鑒於未來的天氣預報，氣溫將超過華氏90度，波士頓市早前宣佈的高溫緊急狀態，將延長至 8 月 8 日星期一               吳弭市長鼓勵市民利用市內的冷卻中心及涼墊來保持涼爽，看望鄰居是否安全。               她說波士頓市為幫助居民保持兩爽，市內的16個波士頓青少年與家庭中心 (BCYF) 將開放至週一，上午 9:00 至下午 5:00。這些中心的完整名單，可在 boston.gov/heat 上找到。 由於新冠病毒 (COVID-19) 病例數的增加，波士頓市府強烈建議人們在冷卻中心戴口罩。此外，全市的公園和遊樂場，都開放飛濺墊 (Splash pad) 。特定的室內 BCYF 游泳池已開放，居民可上網預約游泳時間。 波士頓市緊急醫療服務 (EMS)工作人員一直都很忙碌，一天出動400次的因應緊急醫療事故。在熱浪來襲期間，居民撥打911電話數量增加了15%-20%之多。 MAYOR WU EXTENDS HEAT EMERGENCY THROUGH MONDAY, 16 BCYF COOLING CENTERS CONTINUE TO BE OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS

BOSTON - Sunday, August 7, 2022 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu extended the previously announced heat emergency in the City of Boston through Monday, August 8 due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the 80s, with the heat index expected to reach over 90  degrees.  “With the weather forecast now showing the high temperatures and humidity lasting through Monday, we’re extending the heat emergency to make sure all of our Boston residents and families are safe,” 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 be open at 16 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers through Monday 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, splash pads will be open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. Select indoor BCYF pools are open. Registration for a time to swim can be found at this link. Members of Boston EMS continue to stay busy, responding to over 400 medical emergencies a day. During heat waves the department can see a 15 to 20% increase in calls to 9-1-1. Boston EMS Chief James Hooley reminds residents to “drink plenty of water and limit time in the heat. Confusion and weakness can be signs of heat-related illness, requiring immediate medical assistance. It doesn’t matter how young or healthy you are, everyone is vulnerable to the effects of extreme temperatures.” 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.  Boston Public Library locations are available for residents to seek relief from the heat. The East Boston and Egleston Square branches recently installed misters in their outdoor free WiFi zones.  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. Additionally, the majority of summer sites are equipped with air conditioning and fans will be delivered to sites in need of cooling.   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: 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 (men’s shelter) and 794 Massachusetts Ave (women’s shelter). 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. Outreach teams are providing water on outreach routes. The Engagement Center at 112 Southampton Street, run by BPHC, will be open and provides air conditioning, showers, and beverages from 8AM – 5PM, seven days a week.   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.

國際領袖基金會頒年度人物獎表揚趙錫成 另7人分獲企業、公共服務及公民領導獎

ILF創辦人傑龍、董繼玲和得獎人及嘉賓趙小蘭部長(右五)，馬里蘭州州長Larry Hogan (左六)等人合影。 (ILF提供)

          (華府訊)國際領袖基金會 (ILF)和亞美企業組織聯盟 (CAABO)合作，7月28日(週四)在華府首都酒店舉辦2022 ILF領導力及企業高峯會議，頒發4種獎項，表揚年度人物趙錫成博士等人。

國際領袖基金會和趙小蘭部長合影。刻正競選羅德島州國會議員的馮偉傑(前左三)當晚
也應邀出席。 (ILF提供)

包括傑出亞裔企業及社區領袖、企業家，以及國際領袖基金會學員，當晚約有400在場見證獎項頒發，聆聽特邀嘉賓馬里蘭州州長Larry Hogan，曾任美國交通部部長的趙小蘭的講話。

有神探之譽，曾是美國首位華裔警政署署長的李昌鈺博士，也應邀在座。

                           美國總統白登 (Joe Biden)和幾位聯邦參議員，分別發賀信或親自到場祝賀國際領袖基金會，盛會成功。

                                                    美國總統白登稱亞太裔在美國歷史中的角色非常重要，他們在政府高層中代表國家，開創新事業，贏得奧林匹克金牌，支持民權，有許多傑出表現。亞太裔的多元族裔，語言和經驗，不單使美國更豐富，茁壯，也讓美國人更為自豪。然而亞太裔社區所面對日益增加的暴力、仇外心理，以及種族主義等攻擊行為，基本上不符合美國傳統。我的政府持續確保在美國任何地方，”仇恨”都沒有生存空間，像國際領袖基金會這樣的組織，對建造更好的美國，十分重要。

國際領袖基金會學員們。 (ILF提供)

ILF當晚頒發的獎項，以及得獎人還有獲企業領袖獎的超微電腦公司 (Supermicro) 董事長梁見後 (Charles Liang)，獲公共服務領導獎的美國駐聯合國大使盧沛寧 (Christopher P. Lu)，美國總統副助理暨亞太裔資深聯絡員Erika L. Moritsugu，馬里蘭州眾議員齊麗麗 (Lily Qi)，獲公民領袖獎的捷連教育基金會理事長暨聖荷西 大學榮譽教授陳潤吾(Ray Chen) 博士，美國星島日報董事長梅建國，國際領袖基金會休士頓會長暨世界龍岡親義總會榮譽主席劉秀美。

ILF的這場領導力及企業高峰會議和晚宴，旨在培養亞太裔下一代傑出領袖時，藉由這全球頒獎典禮，表揚亞太裔社區中為社區提供特殊服務的傑出者，為下一代年輕領袖樹立有以遵循的榜樣，讓他們看到亞裔在主流社會中茁壯的景象。

            

馬里蘭州州長Larry Hogan頒獎給國際領袖基金會。 (ILF提供)

                                        會議中的”爐邊談話”環節，趙小蘭部長在國際領袖基金會創辦人董繼玲的訪談中，分享了天下文化出版社新書，「破浪者哲學  - 船王趙錫成與夫人朱木蘭的人生智慧」的內容。

                                                這本書描繪了她父親趙錫成博士和母親趙朱木蘭歷經戰亂，堅忍不拔的一生歷程，從趙錫成是勤儉向上的農村子弟，朱木蘭是溫婉聰穎的名門閨秀說起，娓娓敘述了他倆攜手在大時代中揚帆勇闖，在世界地圖上乘風破浪，以堅強意志、克服求學、別離之苦，勇敢面對創業挑戰，衝破無數風浪。他倆抱持修身齊家、慷慨奉獻、行動積極的準則，走過的人生精彩如同電影故事。

                                                        當晚在座的許多人都認為，趙錫成和趙朱木蘭不畏戰亂打擊，兼蓄東西文化的寬廣胸懷，是對年輕人開創新世代的最佳鼓勵。

                                                            除前述各人外，當晚到會的其他嘉賓包括美國貿易大使戴琪 (Katherine Tai)，聯眾議員趙美心 (Judy Chu)、young Kim (加州)、孟昭文 (紐約)、Michelle Steel (加州)，佛利蒙 (Fremont)市長高敘加 (Lily Mei)，馬里蘭州的參議員林立圖 (Clarence Lam)、Susan Lee，眾議員齊麗麗 (Lily Qi)等人。

                                                   國際領袖基金會是一個非牟利組織，推動亞太裔社區參與公眾事務，培養領導力，賦能，在經濟上繁榮。國際領袖基金會的使命是培養具有公共事務思維的未來亞裔領袖，從2000年創立以來，已為1萬餘名亞裔學生提供過獎學金，領導力培訓，以及教育性項目。