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星期三, 2月 01, 2023
波士頓市2月3至5日進入緊急寒冷狀態 BCYF週五、六開放供民眾取暖
9 台灣社團攜手迎玉兔 500人同慶新年好熱鬧
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| 駐波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(左九)和波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮(右一)，以及參與籌辦活動的各僑團會長及代表合影，包括前排右起，台灣媽媽 親子會會長張惠雯，紐英崙客家鄉親會前會長鄭玉春、曾秀梅。後排右二起，波士頓台灣龍舟隊隊長李鴻宇，中華專協會長林致中，波克萊 台商會財務羅靜春，會長李孟潔。左二起，中華專協前會長康雅雰，波克萊台商會前會長陳玉瑛，新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會會長王志維， 紐約投資貿易服務處主任丁偉，紐英崙玉山科協會長許益祥，紐約經濟秘書謝丞淵。(周菊子攝) |
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| 駐波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(左二起)和波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮，分別發紅包和 兔年燈籠。 (.周菊子攝) |
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| Project Emplify的弦樂團表演。 |
駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元、波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮這天應邀出席，向僑胞拜年，發吉祥紅包和兔年燈籠。和僑胞們同樂。孫儉元處長表示，近3
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| 小朋友演唱「知足」。(周菊子攝) |
正好從紐約到波士頓轄訪的駐美投資貿易服務處主任丁偉，經濟秘書謝丞淵也順道來宣傳一下該處服務內容，歡迎有興趣買台灣商品，到台灣投資，做研發，甚至加入台灣廠商公司工作的人，和他們的辦公室聯絡。
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| 波克萊台灣商會的陳玉瑛(左起)、羅靜春和中華專協的林致中(左四)等人為參加活動 的人辦理報到。 (主辦單位圖片) |
這場「玉兔迎春園遊會」的表演節目，由Project
Emplify的小朋友弦樂團彈奏、演唱五月天的「知足」。台灣媽媽親子會為小朋友們安排了適合2到16歲小朋友玩的各種遊戲，包括生肖著色，舞龍，摺紙兔兔，吉祥話謎語，春聯揮毫，象棋，跳棋，圍棋，撿紅點，13張等等。
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| 台灣媽媽親子繪的張簡憶如 (左)等人為小朋友擺攤位。 (周菊子攝) |
當天唯一美中不足的是會場很大，音響設備不如理想，以至於出席群眾歡聚的笑談聲，竟蓋過了表演台麥克風音量。其中一名主辦者笑說，下次他們就知道了，辦活動最好自己準備音響，他們很期待將來有更多僑團來聯合辦活動。(更新版) (部分內容轉載自僑務電子報: https://ocacnews.net/article/330892?cid=2)
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| 主辦單位準備了十分豐富的食物。 |
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| 台灣媽媽親子會在會場安排了摺紙兔兔等遊戲攤位，給小朋友玩耍。 |
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| 抗日將軍之子李台醫師 (右二起)向經文處處長孫儉元介紹從外州來的Smart Health 營運長 李式新 (右四)等人。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓經文處處長孫儉元發紅包給小朋友。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓台灣龍舟隊隊長李鴻宇藉機會宣傳該隊招新人。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓經文處處長孫儉元致詞。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓台灣媽媽親子會會長張惠雯(左起)和紐英崙玉山科協會長許益祥當司儀。(周菊子攝) |
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| 活動以自助餐方式辦理。(周菊子攝) |
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| 玉兔迎春園遊會菜餚名單。 |
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| 會場人頭湧湧。(周菊子攝) |
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| 現場一景。(周菊子攝) |
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| 新英格蘭台灣商會前會長胡美惠秀出現場的燈籠。(周菊子攝) |
麻州共和黨票選新主席 民主黨黨主席發聲明期盼帶回文明與人性
Statement on MassGOP Chair Election
BOSTON - Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford released the following statement tonight following the vote by the Massachusetts Republican State Committee election of a new chair.
“For the better part of the last decade the Massachusetts Democratic Party has been focused on enhancing our infrastructure and putting the resources in place to elect Democrats up and down the ballot, resulting in historic wins at all levels. In contrast, the state Republican Party has focused on failed attempts to bring Trumpism to our politics - an effort resoundingly rejected by voters. As the MassGOP has imploded over the last several years, we have been largely silent, allowing their demise to be mostly self-inflicted while we focused on electing Democrats, which we did. I hope that this vote by the Republican State Committee to elect a new Chair will bring a return to some level of civility and humanity to their Party. As has been said, we can disagree without being disagreeable.” - Gus Bickford, Chair, Massachusetts Democratic Party
大波士頓商會和麻州會計師協會提稅改建議 處理富翁稅帶來的意外後果
(Boston Orange節譯) 麻州大波士頓商會和麻州會計師協會 (MassCPAs)為增加麻州競爭力，公開提出稅務改革建議，呼籲麻州政府修訂遺產稅。降低資本利得稅，取消小企業 (S-corp) 業主必須繳交的附加稅 (Sting Tax)，以及其他的懲罰雇主政策。
兩會聲稱，修訂政策，正是麻州要在今日環境中處於優勢所需要的，最終將確保麻州居民的就業及經濟發展機會增長。
他們提案的目的是要:減輕稅收政策對雇主、創造就業機會者和經濟決策者的負面影響；糾正麻州是異數的稅收政策；刺激新的經濟活動，保護和維持現有的經濟活動；解決百萬富翁稅的意外後果。
麻州會計師協會 (MassCPAs)會長兼執行長Amy Pitter指出，自從百萬富翁稅通過後，該會在2022年12月做的一份會員調查顯示，73%說他們和客戶更常談到更換住所話題，所以他們的提案可以制止這樣的遷移，並增加麻州的競爭力。
他們建議麻州政府更詳細的了解兩會所提建議細節，以及其影響，並和企業、政壇領袖合作，以確保麻州個人及企業可從稅改中獲益。
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and MassCPAs
Release Tax Reform Recommendations
Two Massachusetts business groups released a tax reform proposal today that is designed to improve the state’s competitiveness – and to counter other states’ aggressive pursuits of the Commonwealth’s employers and talent. With three years of historic revenue growth and a structural budget surplus, the state is well-positioned to adopt tax reforms that demonstrate its commitment to building the region’s economy and increasing jobs for residents.
The joint effort by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs focuses on policy changes that will ultimately ensure there are jobs and opportunities for economic growth available to Massachusetts residents, both critical factors to achieve an inclusive economy. The goals of the proposed tax reforms are to:
- Mitigate the negative effects from tax policy on employers, job creators, and economic decision makers;
- Correct tax policies for which Massachusetts is an outlier;
- Stimulate new economic activity and protect and sustain current economic activity; and
- Address the millionaire’s tax unintended consequences.
“This proposal for tax reform is exactly what the Commonwealth – its residents, families, and businesses – need right now. To compete and win today, we need to address and solve for the negative effects and unintended consequences that make it difficult to start and sustain a business in Massachusetts and to work, live, and be successful here,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “Understanding that tax reform is urgently needed and the issues are incredibly complex, we are proud to partner with MassCPAs and business leaders across the Commonwealth to ensure that Massachusetts remains competitive and is a place where economic opportunity and jobs are in abundance.”
“Advocating for our members and the communities they serve is what we do at MassCPAs," said MassCPAs President and CEO Amy Pitter. "This has been particularly top of mind since the millionaire’s tax passed. In a December 2022 survey of MassCPAs members, 73% said their conversations with clients about changing their domicile have increased, so the proposals we offer are to stop that migration and boost the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. These tax proposals intend to protect and generate economic activity by reducing the negative effects from certain tax law; correct policies that make Massachusetts an outlier; and address unintended consequences of the new surtax. Our efforts are ongoing, and we are grateful to the Chamber and tax and legal experts for their work to keep Massachusetts a competitive state.”
The specific proposals include reforming the state’s estate tax, reducing capital gains tax rates, eliminating the state’s “sting tax” on S-corps, and eliminating other policies that penalize Massachusetts employers. The attached slide deck provides more details on the specific proposals, the context for tax reform, and how Massachusetts compares nationally.
The proposal was developed by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and with detailed input from tax and legal experts.
麻州州長 Maura Healey簽 字訂二月為麻州黑人歷史月
Governor Healey Signs Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month
BOSTON – Governor Maura T. Healey today signed her first proclamation as Governor, recognizing February as Black History Month in Massachusetts and urging all residents to join her in honoring the history and contributions of Massachusetts’ Black community.
“Black history is American history. It’s filled with moments of pain, perseverance, overwhelming joy and profound love. This month, and every month, I hope Massachusetts residents will join me in honoring Black changemakers and innovators of the past and present,” said Governor Healey. “As Governor, I’m committed to building an administration that sees the dignity and worth of every person. We will value and protect Black lives, and work to break down the barriers holding our Black communities back.”
The full text of the proclamation is below. Governor Healey’s Black History Month video can also be accessed here.
A Proclamation
Whereas, Black History Month was first celebrated nationally in 1976 during the United States Bicentennial; and
Whereas, Black History Month has a rich cultural history throughout the United States, symbolizing the enduring strength and significance of civil rights pioneers including Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Phillis Wheatley, and Frederick Douglass; and
Whereas, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to play an integral role in the movement towards equality, having been host to a number of historic events and monuments such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s civil rights march from Roxbury to Boston Common, being home to the pioneering Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, and featuring “The Embrace” sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas depicting Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King; and
Whereas, The Commonwealth must continue to move towards equality, recognizing the barriers faced by the Black community and addressing structural racism and social, political, and economic inequalities; and
Whereas, Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the many contributions and achievements by Black leaders and members of the community to the Commonwealth throughout the course of our history from Massachusetts natives like W.E.B. Du Bois and Ruth M. Batson; and
Whereas, This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Resistance”, bringing awareness to the historically underserved Black community through oppression in various forms. “Black Resistance” recognizes the achievements and progress that the Black community has made through opposition to racial constructs and prejudices as is evident through the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act, and increased representation in government and politics; and
Whereas, Black History Month is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the significant history and contributions of the Black community throughout the Commonwealth and the United States, as well as to bring awareness to the challenges faced by the Black community and the methods in which they have tirelessly worked to conquer such adversity,
Now, Therefore, I, Maura T. Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim February 2023 to be,
Black History Month
And urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take
cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.
Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this first day of February, in the year two thousand and twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and forty-sixth.
By Her Excellency
Maura T. Healey
Governor of the Commonwealth
Kimberley Driscoll
Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth
William Francis Galvin
Secretary of the Commonwealth
波士頓市長吳弭發新派令 BRENDA HERNANDEZ任人民及文化主任 Paul Chong任註冊專員
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