中華專協哈佛建築導覽窺探歷史秘密 (圖片)

 

波士頓排球協會第四屆大賽 南加華排、紐約校聯奪冠 (圖片)

 

麻州民主黨慶祝晶片科學法一週年 讚揚拜登穩定美國經濟

(Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州民主黨黨主席Steve Kerrigan 8日發表聲明，慶祝拜登 (Joe Biden) 總統簽署晶片及科學法 (CHIPS 和 Science Act) 一週年，穩定了美國經濟，加強了與中國的競爭力。 Steve Kerrigan列舉了4點理由，闡述拜登總統的晶片及科學法如何的投資了美國、增強經濟，讓製造業重回美國。 增強美國在半導體製造方面的領導地位： 晶片及科學法 (CHIPS 和 Science Act )解鎖了390億美元，鼓勵美國在半導體製造行業方面的領導地位，同時創造了成千上萬個高薪的工會建築業工作機會和數千個高技能制造就業機會，並催生了數千億美元的私人投資。 促進區域經濟增長和發展： 晶片及科學法授權100億美元，投資於全國各地的區域創新和科技樞紐。 加速我們對未來產業的投資： 除了為半導體製造提供資金激勵之外，晶片及科學法還在美國的半導體研究，開發和人力培訓上，另外提供了132億美元，確保美國人有良好能力在未來的產業中工作。 為更多的美國人提供STEM機會，參與高薪的技術工作： 為確保全美各地各種背景的更多人能獲益，並參與科學、技術、工程和數學（STEM）工作機會，晶片及科學法授權從幼稚園到12年級，以及社區學院、大學本科生及研究院的教育，在STEM上，採用新及擴大的教育及訓練。   Massachusetts Democratic Party Statement on CHIPS and Science Act Anniversary

 

BOSTON – Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan today released the following statement celebrating one year since President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law:   “Manufacturing is back in the United States because President Biden saw how it would provide a boom to our economy and then acted with urgency,” said Chair Kerrigan. “In the year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law we have strengthened our competitiveness with China and ensured our domestic supply chains are more stable than before. It is clear that the Biden Harris administration’s economic plan is hard at work and the American people are benefiting.”    Here’s how President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act is investing in America and strengthening our economy: · Bolstering American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing: The CHIPS and Science Act has unlocked $39 billion to encourage American leadership in the semiconductor manufacturing industry while creating tens of thousands of good-paying, union construction jobs and thousands more high-skilled manufacturing jobs — as well as catalyzing hundreds of billions in private investments. · Encouraging regional economic growth and development: The CHIPS and Science Act has authorized $10 billion to invest in regional innovation and technology hubs across the country.  · Jumpstarting our investments in industries of the future: In addition to providing funding for semiconductor manufacturing incentives, the CHIPS and Science Act has provided an additional $13.2 billion in American semiconductor research, development, and workforce development — ensuring that Americans are well-equipped to work in the industries of tomorrow. · Providing STEM opportunities to more of America to participate in good-paying skilled jobs: To ensure more people from all backgrounds across the country can benefit and participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) job opportunities, the CHIPS and Science Actauthorizes new and expanded education and training in STEM from K-12 to community college, undergraduate, and graduate education.

PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING ISSUED RELATED TO RECENT SEWAGE DISCHARGE

 PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING ISSUED RELATED TO RECENT SEWAGE DISCHARGE

BOSTON – AUGUST 8, 2023 – The following is a public health warning related to a recent sewage discharge, also known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO). State regulations require local public health departments to provide notice to the public when these discharges may create a risk to public health, including when a discharge lasts for more than two hours.  

 Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Outflow MWR023, located near the Charles River, experienced a treated discharge or overflow starting on Wednesday, August 8 at 11:36am, creating a potential public health risk. The overflow ended at 4:06pm on August 8, and this advisory will expire 48 hours after the overflow has ended according to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority website here. 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Outflow MWR201, located in the Charles River upstream of the Boston University Bridge, experienced a treated discharge or overflow starting on Wednesday, August 8 at 11:56am, creating a potential public health risk. The overflow ended at 3:00pm, and this advisory will expire 48 hours after the overflow has ended according to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority website here. 

Note that this data is preliminary and may be revised. Additional discharges of durations shorter than two hours have also occurred. Check the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority website here and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission here for current updates.  

The public is advised to avoid contact with affected water bodies for at least 48 hours after a sewage discharge or overflow, during rainstorms, and for 48 hours after rainstorms end, due to increased health risks from bacteria or other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated or partially treated wastewater.   

A combined sewer overflow occurs when a large storm overwhelms the combined sewerage system causing rainwater to mix with wastewater and discharge to a nearby water body. This prevents sewage backups into homes and businesses.  

More information about CSOs and public health is available at www.boston.gov/cso.  

麻州政府指定西部3社區為綠社區

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Designates Three Western Massachusetts Towns as Green Communities  

East Longmeadow, Hadley and Southwick Now Eligible for $445,000 in Grants 

89 Percent of the Commonwealth’s Population Now Resides in a Green Community 

SOUTHWICK – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the towns of East Longmeadow, Hadley, and Southwick as designated Green Communities. The three new Green Communities commit to clean energy and energy efficiency goals to reduce energy usage and lower greenhouse gas emissions and are now eligible for grants totaling more than $445,000. 

 With today’s designation, 291 of the Commonwealth’s municipalities hold a Green Communities designation. Since the program began, the Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) Green Communities program has awarded more than $166 million in grant funding to the Commonwealth’s cities and towns through designation and competitive grant rounds. 

 “The Green Communities program is an essential partnership with cities and towns to help them lower carbon emissions and energy costs, strengthen local economies, and help move Massachusetts to a clean energy future,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “We commend East Longmeadow, Hadley, and Southwick for their commitment to implement clean energy projects and reduce building and transportation emissions.” 

 “An important part of our clean energy transition will happen at the local level, and we are excited to welcome East Longmeadow, Hadley, and Southwick as designated Green Communities,” said DOER Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “The hard work and dedication of our communities to reduce their energy consumption and lower their greenhouse gas emissions will create healthier living spaces across the state and help Massachusetts meets its ambitious climate goals.” 

 The 291 Green Communities commit to reducing municipal energy consumption by 20 percent each. East Longmeadow, Hadley, and Southwick commit to reducing their energy consumption amounts to a savings of 23,188 MMBTUs in five years, the energy use equivalent to heating and powering 179 homes, and a greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction of 1,635 tons, equivalent to taking 344 cars off the roads. 

 Proposed projects for the three new Green Communities include weatherization improvements in schools and municipal buildings, electric vehicles for town and school fleets, and renewable thermal technologies, such as air source heat pumps. 

 DOER will award the following funding for projects in these newly designated Green Communities: 

 

Municipality	Award
East Longmeadow	$160,170
Hadley	$139,250
Southwick	$146,220

 Under the Green Communities Act, DOER’s Green Communities Designation and Grant Program can provide up to $20 million annually to qualified cities and towns. The goal of the Designation Grant Program is to support communities’ investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that further the clean energy goals determined by the designated communities. Initial designation grants are based on a $125,000 base for each designated Green Community, plus additional amounts tied to per capita income and population. 

 “To combat the urgent climate crisis, that state must support cities and towns to develop climate resiliency, transition to clean energy, reduce energy usage, and lower greenhouse gas emissions,” said State Senator Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “I am thrilled Hadley has chosen to become a Green Community and I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Department of Energy Resources for leading the Green Communities program and awarding Hadley $139,250 in initial grant funding.” 

 “Reaching our climate goals here in Massachusetts means working together towards a shared vision and maintaining a strong commitment to change. Becoming a Green Community reflects that shared commitment. I'm grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and DOER for recognizing and supporting East Longmeadow's investment as we work together to achieve our shared climate goals for the Commonwealth,” said State Senator Jacob R. Oliveira (D-Ludlow). 

 “I am thrilled to have East Longmeadow join Hadley and Southwick as the newest designated Green Communities,” stated State Representative Brian M. Ashe (D-Longmeadow). “The grants available through this designation will allow East Longmeadow to fulfill an important part of the town’s Resilient Master Plan as it relates to energy efficiency, climate change resiliency, and other green initiatives. I would also like to thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration and DOER for continuing to find ways to assist municipalities in reducing their energy consumption and help the Commonwealth meet its climate goals.” 

 “Congratulations to Hadley on receiving their Green Communities Designation. This designation shows the town’s commitment to clean energy and a sustainable future. The hard work it takes to become a Green Community is already paying off with $139,250 in state funds coming to Hadley to pursue energy efficiency goals. Thank you to the Healey administration for their partnership and commitment to the entire Commonwealth, including western Mass,” said State Representative Daniel R. Carey (D-Easthampton). 

 Funding for these grants is available through proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  

波士頓經文處新處長廖朝宏拜會傳統僑團

波士頓經文處新處長廖朝宏(中) 在僑教中心主任潘昭榮(左一)，
2名僑務委員郭競儒(左二)、陳仕維(右二)陪同中，送上禮物，
感謝紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝(右二)接待。 (周菊子攝)

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 新任駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，8月3日抵達波士頓，4日履新，立即出席台北市青少年民俗運動訪問團華埠表演活動，接著馬不停蹄，5、6兩日一連拜會20多個波士頓傳統僑社，受到僑胞們熱烈歡迎。

接下來，廖朝宏處長將著手熟悉波士頓經文處公務，拜會麻州、波士頓市等紐英崙六州政要，並訂8月18日到牛頓市僑教中心會晤台灣僑團。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(前右三)和紐英崙中華公所、華埠退伍軍人會，
婦女新運會，至德三德公所，僑聲音樂社等僑團代表合影。前排右起，陳仕維、
雷國輝、廖朝宏、郭競儒、余麗媖，潘昭榮。(周菊子攝)

 波士頓經文處今年大調動，包括孫儉元處長，以及洪麗玲，趙昌倫、王麗芬，共4人回台述職。廖朝宏處長的到任，宛如改朝換代，在教育組組長黃薳玉，科技組組長蔡孟勳之外，駐處有一半是新人。

廖朝宏處長本人雖然是首度以處長身份外派來美，但他1999年從政治大學外交系畢業，隨即加入外交部後，曾派駐洛杉磯及華府共12年，來波士頓前以台美事務委員會副秘書長身份，借調外交部部長辦公室服務，嫻熟美國事務，經驗十分豐富。

華埠退伍軍人會會長司徒文信(前左一)和黃國麟(後右一起)、
陳志航、司徒焯榮，池元山等人和波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(前中)合影。
(周菊子攝)

 8月5、6這兩天，廖朝宏處長在僑教中心主任潘昭榮，2名波士頓僑務委員郭競儒、陳仕維，以及紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝陪同下，逐一拜會波士頓華埠各僑團，遞上名片，感謝各僑團長期以來對波士頓經文處的照顧，並籲請繼續支持中華民國。

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝(前右二)和英文書記阮鴻燦，財政余寶愛(後右)
、核數張青梅(後左)合影。前右一為波士頓僑務委員陳仕維，前左二為郭競儒，前左一為
僑教中心主任潘昭榮。(周菊子攝)

從紐英崙中華公所、婦女新運會，至德三德公所、華埠退伍軍人會、僑聲音樂社、藝聯慈善社，安良工商會、阮氏，朱沛國堂、溯源公所，國民黨、至孝篤親公所、伍氏，黃氏、李氏，洪門致公堂、余風采堂，鳳倫公所到龍岡親義公所，廖朝宏處長這2天，在波士頓華埠的泰勒街(Tyler)、必珠街(Beach)、夏利臣街(Harrison)，哈臣街(Hudson)，好事福街(Oxford)等地，來回穿梭，聆聽掌故，和各僑團首長搭起見面三分情的橋樑。

在拜會過程中，廖朝宏處長親自體會到大波士頓華埠僑團近年來的變遷，和僑胞們交流時，聽到的不再只是廣東話，還有英語、國語。尤其是年輕人當主席的僑團，例如華埠退伍軍人會，伍氏公所，安良工商會、洪門致公堂等，寒暄，問好，閒談，說的都是英語，只有到溯源公所時，因為主席之一的鄺炎彬以國語歡迎，廖處長也以國語回應。

至德三德公所元老黃周麗桃(後右一)，主席曹品慈(後左二)。

在波士頓每三、四年就有一次的新到任處長拜會記錄中，廖朝宏或是最幸運的一個，到任時，波士頓共有5名全美層級的僑團首長歡迎，包括甫卸任全美安良工商會總理，升任元老的陳仕維，現任全美洪門致公堂總理的余麗媖，才當選為世界鳳崙公所會長的司徒宗達，北美舜裔篤親公所總理陳建立，以及伍胥山公所的美東總理伍煥華。

廖朝宏在拜會結束時表示，2天來感受到僑社對中華民國、台灣、經文處的堅定支持，非常感恩。未來他將率領團隊繼續為僑社提供良好服務，希望僑社會繼續傳承文化，當美國和台灣之間最好的橋樑。 (僑務電子報:   https://ocacnews.net/article/347169 )

僑聲音樂社黃國威(後右一)、盧蓮馨(後右二)、李伍碧香(前左一)。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(前中)和左起陳廉、鄭慧民、黃賢池等藝聯慈善社成員合影。

波士頓安良工商會會長陳偉民(前右二)、伍偉業(第二排左五)
和安良會員歡迎廖朝宏處長到訪。

阮氏公所主席阮鴻燦(左六)、阮素梅(左四)與阮浩鑾(右三)等阮氏宗親
歡迎廖朝宏處長到訪。

朱沛國堂主席朱健威(前右五)、副主席朱玉漢(前右四)率宗親
歡迎廖朝宏處長到訪。右一為剝城詩人朱紹昌。

溯源堂主席鄺炎彬(前左一)、雷展灝(後中)，和宗親鄺元傑、
雷洪活(後左二)等人歡迎廖朝宏處長(前右三)。

國民黨波士頓分部前常委李伍綺連(前右四)、王競芳(前左三)等人
歡迎廖朝宏處長(前左四)。

至孝篤親公所主席陳鐵堅(前右二)和北美洲舜裔篤親公所
總理陳建立(前右一)等宗親歡迎廖朝宏處長。

伍胥山公所美東總理伍煥華(前右二)、主席伍偉業(前左二)、伍輝民
(第二排左一)和宗親歡迎廖朝宏處長(前右三)。 (僑教中心提供)

廖朝宏處長拜會黃氏公所，送上香油，元老黃國威(右二)，
主席黃偉健(左四)、黃光沐(右三)及議長黃國麟(左一)等人代表接受。
(僑教中心提供)

李氏公所主席李德源(前右三)和前主席李奇舜(前左一)、李源沛(後右一)
等宗親歡迎廖朝宏處長(前左三)。(僑教中心提供)

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(中)拜會波士頓洪門致公堂。洪門全美總理余麗媖(右二)
和元老伍伯和(後左一)，主席黎益置，前主席湯偉業(前右二)等人歡迎。
(僑教中心提供)

紐英崙余風采堂主席余寶愛(前右三)、余立昌(前左四)和元老余超群
(前右四)等宗親歡迎廖朝宏處長。 

世界鳳崙公所會長司徒宗達(前右三)和龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎(前左三)
等宗親歡迎廖朝宏處長(前中)。

中華書法會會長黃周麗桃(右二)、池元山(左二)藉著多個僑團和廖朝宏處長
(右一)晤談的機會，也來和廖處長及潘昭榮主任留影。

麻州進入難民超出負荷的緊急狀態 2機構已成立移民家庭紓困基金

(Boston Orange 摘譯) 麻州州長奚莉 (Maura Healey) 今早 (8日) 宣佈，入境落地的移民家庭數量，已超出麻州負荷能力，麻州即起進入緊急狀態。在麻州灣聯合路 (United Way) 和波士頓基金會已成立移民家庭紓困基金之餘，盼各界加入支援行列。

奚莉州長今早招開記者會，說明目前有5600個家庭，包括兒童及懷孕婦女的的2萬多人住在麻州庇護所中，宣佈進入緊急狀態，旨在通知聯邦政府及麻州人民，儘管麻州庇護所快速擴張收容量，但已達到無力負荷程度。

奚莉州長在發給美國國土安全局局長Alejandro Mayorkas的信中指出，工作授權是危機的主要驅動力。她呼籲聯邦政府採取緊急行動，簡化並加快授權，並增撥經費，給各州為家庭提供庇護所及服務。她也呼籲不分黨派的國會議員們處理過時，具懲罰性的移民法。她也呼籲地方市鎮和慈善機構，擁護者及信仰組織，供應商等持續和州政府合作，以因應庇護所的工作與需求。

副州長Kim Driscoll指出，去年抵達麻州的移民家庭約3100家，近來暴增至5600家，而已住進麻州庇護所的家庭，因麻州房價太高，一直搬不出去，使得麻州庇護所更加供不應求。

麻州政府最近在州政庇護中心內推出移民援助服務(IAS) 計畫，為移民家庭提供個案管理、法律服務，以及其他的援助。麻州政府也在為新移民找到工作，設法推出新的，創新管道。

麻州政府指出，自從奚莉州長和副州長Kim Driscoll今年一月就任以來，就採取了行動來處理這方面的危機，包括把緊急援助系統擴展進80個社區，起用了鱈魚角聯合基地的50名國家衛隊成員，還設立了緊急援助住宅系統，家庭歡迎中心等。

大眾可如何幫忙的訊息，在網上可查詢mass.gov/sheltercrisis，發電郵shelterhelp@mass.gov，或撥打麻州緊急管理局(FEMA)監督的211電話。

麻州政府宣佈8月6至12日為農夫市場週

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates MA Farmers Market Week

BOSTON - In recognition of the important role that farmers markets play in providing and expanding access to fresh, healthy, and local food in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey has declared August 6 to August 12, 2023, as Massachusetts Farmers Market Week.  To celebrate the Governor’s declaration, members of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), along with local, state, and federal officials, will spend the upcoming week touring farmers markets throughout the Commonwealth to highlight the impact that they have on their communities, serving as a vital link for the public to buy directly from local farmers.

Along with the local produce and food that they provide, farmers markets serve as dynamic community spaces where the public can learn more from farmers about the local food system and how their food is grown. Many provide family-friendly activities like live cooking demonstrations, live music, and other fun entertainment programming. More importantly, farmers markets allow consumers to understand and recognize the hard work that goes into growing and harvesting food.

“From Pittsfield to Provincetown, Massachusetts is home to over 200 summer and fall farmers markets and 50 winter farmers markets,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Despite the recent extreme weather events, our farmers markets continue to be vibrant gathering spaces filled with energy, excitement, and fresh locally grown food. I want to thank all our farmers and farmers market managers who work tirelessly year-round to bring these spaces to life, contributing to a strong local food system that benefits us all.”

The vast majority of farmers markets in Massachusetts are proud participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons which all serve low-income communities in providing them with increased access to fresh produce. Additionally, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a highly popular seasonal, annual program that provides low-income seniors with coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and honey from Massachusetts farmers. Every year, coupons are spent at over 300 farmers’ markets and farmstands across the state.

This year, through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) award of $1.4 million, the MDAR Senior FMNP increased both the benefit amount and the number of seniors served. For the next two years, participating seniors will be eligible for double the previous amount of benefits, with an increase from $25 to $50 per season. The program serves close to 30,000 seniors across the state.

“Over 20% of Massachusetts’ total sales of agricultural products come from direct sales at outlets such as farmers markets, which is the highest proportion in the country,” said MDAR Commissioner Ashley Randle. “Now more than ever, it is a critical time to go out and shop at your local farmers market and support your local farmers. Although recent extreme weather events have damaged some of our farms, our farmers are resilient and able to overcome the many challenges that face them. While it’s been a difficult year for our farming community, it’s also the perfect time to be celebrating farmers markets as pillars of their local community and providers of wonderful, fresh, and delicious products.”

Tours will take place on the following dates and times during Farmers Market Week:

Monday, 8/7 

10:00AM: Truro Farmers Market

3:30PM: Cambridge, Central Square Farmers Market

Tuesday, 8/8 

1:00PM: Springfield Forest Park Farmers Market

2:30PM: Springfield/Brightwood Farmers Market

Wednesday, 8/9

3:30PM: East Boston Farmers Market at Central Square Park

Thursday, 8/10

11:30AM: Lynn Farmers Market

2:00PM: Cambridge, Kendall Square Farmers Market

5:00PM: Framingham Farmers Market

Saturday, 8/12

10:00PM: Pittsfield Farmers Market, The Common, 100 First St.  

A complete listing of farmers markets throughout Massachusetts can be found on the MassGrown & Fresher website.