Executive Office of Economic Development Announces New Massachusetts 250th Coordinator of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

Executive Office of Economic Development Announces New Massachusetts 250th Coordinator of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

BOSTON – The Executive Office of Economic Development announced that hospitality, tourism, and strategic communications specialist Sheila Green has been named Massachusetts 250th Coordinator of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT).  Green has a wealth of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, coming from experience with Sail Boston, Boston Harbor City Cruises and Doors Open Minneapolis, among others.   The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s new Economic Development Plan details how the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution can serve as a catalyst to increase tourism in Massachusetts. In this new role, Green will work with the Executive Director of MOTT as well as staff to execute a strategic events plan surrounding the anniversary and focus on incorporating and amplifying underrepresented stories in American history, including those of indigenous, enslaved, indentured, African American, female, and youth populations.  "Our administration is setting up initiatives to put Massachusetts back at the top for tourism and travel and make it a well-known destination in households all over the world – and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution provides a great opportunity to drive these efforts,” said Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We’re happy to have Shelia on Team Massachusetts as our new Massachusetts 250th Coordinator, and we look forward to seeing how her experience will transform our state.”   “We are excited to have Sheila Green on the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism team to focus on the planning for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,” said MOTT Executive Director Kate Fox. “Sheila’s extensive experience in event planning, strategic planning, and communications make her perfectly suited to hit the ground running as we build momentum for Massachusetts 250th.”  For over 25 years, Green has specialized in strategic communications, PR and Marketing. She has delivered customized approaches to communications and change management strategies for large-scale events including Sail Boston and Doors Open Minneapolis, and for companies including Conventures, The Castle Group and Boston Harbor Cruises. Throughout her career, Green has worked with a variety of businesses and industries within tourism and hospitality and at state, regional, national and international levels.    “I am truly honored to join the Executive Office of Economic Development for the Governor of Massachusetts as the Coordinator for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at the Office of Travel & Tourism,” said Massachusetts 250th Coordinator Shelia Green. “It is a privilege to contribute to the commemoration of several historic events that played a pivotal role in the shaping of our nation. I look forward to working collaboratively across the state to showcase the rich cultural heritage and significance of Massachusetts during this milestone time in history.”  Green has also served as a Board Member for the USS Constitution Museum, Jane Doe Inc., American Cancer Society, NE, and as an advisor to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation and Project Step.   She lives in Milton, is a lover of the outdoors and a proud mother of a US Navy Lieutenant.   About Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT)  MOTT’s mission is to promote Massachusetts as a leisure and business travel destination for domestic and international markets and to contribute to the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy. For information about visiting Massachusetts, go to VisitMA.com.

麻州教育廳支持牛頓市教師罷工

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Takes New Action to Support Resolution of Newton Teachers’ Strike 

NEWTON –Today, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler issued the following statement on the Newton teachers’ strike: 

“It is unacceptable that school has been closed for two weeks in Newton due to the ongoing strike. As a lifelong educator who began his career in the classroom 25 years ago, I am deeply appreciative of the work that our educators do and understand the constraints facing the school committee, but our students are suffering each day that Newton public schools are closed. Our focus is on keeping kids in school, making sure they receive a high-quality education and supporting our hardworking educators. We need our students back in the classroom now.” 

Background – attributable to the Department of Labor Relations: 

• At Governor Healey’s request, the Department of Labor Relations filed a pleading Thursday afternoon asking the Court to hold twice daily status conferences to require the parties to provide constant updates to the Court and the public on the steps they are taking to resolve their differences. 

• The Secretary of Education intends to participate in the twice-daily status conferences to speak to the harm caused to Newton students each day that Newton’s schools are closed. 

• If an agreement is not reached soon, the Department of Labor of Relations asks the Court to turn to binding arbitration. 

• Read the Department of Labor Relations’ filing here. 

1/31晚 吳弭市長率270義工踩點45處數算街頭流民

MAYOR MICHELLE WU LEADS THE 44th ANNUAL BOSTON HOMELESSNESS CENSUS The annual count of Bostonians experiencing homelessness guides the allocation of City resources

BOSTON - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - Last night, Mayor Michelle Wu led a dedicated group of volunteers, including officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, City and State officials, homelessness service providers, local elected officials, and public health and first responders in conducting the 44th annual homelessness census for the City of Boston. The count of Bostonians experiencing homelessness plays a crucial role in guiding the allocation of City resources to aid people experiencing homelessness.  "Boston's annual homelessness census is an opportunity to evaluate the needs of unsheltered Bostonians and connect individuals to services,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The data from the census is crucial for the City as we act with urgency and care to create an inclusive Boston for everyone. We are grateful to our state and federal partners and the dedicated volunteers throughout the City for their collaboration in making this year's census possible." The street count is an integral part of the City's comprehensive yearly census, encompassing unsheltered adults, youth, and families in emergency shelters, transitional housing, domestic violence programs, and individuals living outside. This year, more than 270 volunteers canvassed 45 areas after midnight, covering every City neighborhood, Logan Airport, and the transit and parks systems. Volunteers canvassed assigned areas, identified those sleeping on the street, conducted a short survey, and provided individuals with important safety information and items to help them keep warm.  "The Annual Point-In-Time count is an important undertaking because it provides a national estimate of the men, women, and families in need of a home, many who are struggling to survive," said Juana Matias, HUD New England Regional Administrator. "We are grateful to be able to take this opportunity to join Mayor Wu, the City of Boston, and community partners to provide a local estimate of Boston' numbers and ensure this data can be leveraged to efficiently connect people experiencing homelessness to housing and supportive services. The Biden-Harris administration believes that homelessness is solvable and is committed to helping localities to tackle this growing crisis." The data from the in-person surveys of unsheltered individuals will undergo a thorough analysis for accuracy and will be cross-checked and combined with the results of the shelter count. The annual homelessness census, mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is an important requirement for Boston receiving federal grant funding from HUD for housing and services for those experiencing homelessness. “I want to thank our partners, our network of experienced non-profit organizations and our dedicated volunteers for joining us for the point and time count of people experiencing homelessness in Boston,” said Sheila Dillon, Chief of Housing. “The census helps to guide the critical work of moving our homeless residents into housing with the services they need to be successful. We look forward to continuing to work together with our partners to help prevent and end homelessness in Boston.” “This census isn’t just about numbers. It’s about assessing the needs of our most vulnerable and finding ways to meet those needs," said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. “At BPHC, we know many of our unsheltered residents by name —and we know their situations —and I am grateful to the City and all our partners for their commitment to treating our unsheltered residents with compassion and helping them get the care they need."  The City of Boston, with its partners, continues its work to end chronic and veteran homelessness using the Housing First approach. This evidence-based approach aims to provide permanent and stable housing without preconditions like sobriety or treatment. In recent years, City agencies and community partners have significantly redesigned the way services are delivered to homeless individuals, increasing resources devoted to housing and deploying new technologies to match homeless individuals with housing and services. “The annual Homeless Census, conducted by the City of Boston, provides Pine Street Inn and other agencies a critical snapshot of trends in Boston,” said Lyndia Downie, president and executive director, Pine Street Inn. “This important data helps guide our strategies and programs, as we focus our efforts on moving individuals off the street, out of shelter and into a permanent home. Boston’s street homelessness rate is around 3%, one of the best in the nation, but any person on the street is one too many,” she added. Last fall, a dozen City departments and partner agencies transformed how the City cares for unsheltered constituents impacted by substance use disorder, homelessness, and untreated mental illness, with a focus on the ‘Mass and Cass’ / Newmarket neighborhood. In September 2023, the City of Boston submitted a grant proposal of $44 million to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support Boston's homelessness programs in 2025 through HUD’s McKinney Homeless Continuum of Care program.  This year’s homeless census results will be available in the coming months.

協助打擊毒品 麻州贏得800萬元和解金

AG Campbell Announces $350 Million Settlement With Multinational Marketing Firm Publicis Health Over Role In Opioid Epidemic

Settlement secures $8 million to address ongoing opioid crisis in Massachusetts and bolsters transparency of the company’s work in fueling nationwide opioid crisis.

BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health that would resolve the Commonwealth’s litigation against the marketing and communications firm for its role in the opioid crisis, including its work for opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. Massachusetts will receive nearly $8 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis.

The settlement will fund the state’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to provide support for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction efforts throughout Massachusetts. As part of the settlement, the company will disclose on a public website thousands of internal documents detailing its work for opioid companies and will stop accepting client work related to opioid or other opioid-based Schedule II or Schedule III controlled substances.

“For years, Publicis Health’s marketing schemes helped fuel the nationwide opioid crisis, which has shattered some of our most vulnerable communities, while creating significant financial strain on our state systems,” said AG Campbell. “I am proud of my team’s national leadership in securing this settlement, which will not only bolster accountability and transparency for this ongoing crisis but will also provide millions of dollars for much needed treatment and services to support individuals and families across Massachusetts.”

In its May 2021 complaint against Publicis Health, the Commonwealth alleged that Publicis Health, a subsidiary of global advertising conglomerate Publicis Groupe, partnered with Purdue on dozens of contracts, collecting more than $50 million in exchange for marketing schemes to get doctors to prescribe Purdue’s opioids to more patients, in higher doses, for longer periods of time. The Commonwealth alleged that Publicis devised marketing strategies to combat prescribers’ hesitancy to prescribe OxyContin, including materials used to train and assist Purdue sales reps in detailing doctors, and told Purdue how to target the most dangerous high prescribers. According to the lawsuit, the company was also instrumental in Purdue’s decision to market OxyContin to providers through patients’ electronic health records.

More than 20,000 Massachusetts residents have died from opioid-related overdoses over the last 20 years. These deaths—and the impacts on thousands who have struggled with opioid addiction—have created considerable costs for our health care, child welfare, and criminal justice systems. More significant than the dollars and cents in damage to our state, the opioid crisis has harmed communities, damaged relationships, and torn families apart.

In the Publicis matter, Massachusetts served on the executive committee of a multistate investigation, along with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont. They are joined in this multistate settlement by the attorneys general from all states, territories, and the District of Columbia.

This matter has been handled by the AG’s Health Care Division, including Deputy Division Chief Ethan Marks, Assistant Attorneys General Chloe Cable and Gregory Hardy, Analyst Philipp Nowak, and Paralegal Gaëlle Bouaziz, with assistance from Deputy Chief Mary Freeley of the AG’s Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau and Director of Investigations Marlee Leo of the Civil Investigations Division.

This matter is one of two recent efforts to address the ongoing opioid crisis and support individuals, families, and communities impacted by the crisis. Today, AG Campbell is also announcing a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. The settlement will resolve claims that from 2006 to 2021, Hikma failed to monitor and report suspicious opioid orders from potentially illegal distributors, even while its personnel knew their systems to monitor suspicious orders were inadequate and prone to failure.

As part of the settlement in principle with Hikma, Hikma will pay $150 million to participating states and localities, encompassing $115 million in cash and $35 million worth of opioid addiction treatment medication. States that do not accept the medication will receive cash in lieu of product. The settlement in principle was negotiated by the attorneys general of New York, California, Delaware, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia in coordination with an executive committee consisting of AG Campbell, along with the attorneys general of Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon. In Massachusetts, the Hikma matter is overseen by the AG’s Health Care Division. 

To date, Massachusetts has reached legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and others that will return more than $1 billion to the state and local communities.

麻州長等3正要促請美環保署勿刪減更換鉛管經費

Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Treasurer Goldberg Urge EPA to Reconsider Lead Water Pipe Replacement Funding Reduction 

Current methodology could halve federal support for lead service line replacement in Massachusetts, with the biggest impact on environmental justice communities  

BOSTON – Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Treasurer Deborah Goldberg submitted a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to reconsider a new grant formula that has reduced lead service line replacement funding to Massachusetts by more than $30 million. The EPA’s new data and methodology has cut nearly half the Massachusetts share of funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Grant. Massachusetts received $65,783,000 in fiscal year 2022 but was only allocated $33,700,000 for 2023 and future years of the program.  

“Massachusetts has made great progress in removing lead service lines so that all of our communities can rely on clean drinking water,” said Governor Maura Healey. “The historic federal investments made possible by President Biden and our congressional delegation have been instrumental in these efforts, and we ask the Environmental Protection Agency to provide us the resources so we can together continue advancing this important work.”  

“Contamination from lead pipes disproportionately hurts our historically marginalized populations and environmental justice communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We ask the EPA to reconsider these changes in their funding allocations to ensure that federal dollars are distributed most effectively to Massachusetts and states across the country.”  

“Lead pipes are known to contaminate the water we drink, including in our homes and schools, and pose serious health risks for Massachusetts residents especially children and those living in underserved communities,” said Attorney General Campbell. “I am grateful to partner with Governor Healey, Treasurer Goldberg, and Secretary Tepper in calling on the EPA to swiftly restore Massachusetts’s lead service line funding to prior levels so we can replace these pipes with the urgency our residents deserve.”   

“We are deeply committed to ensuring the safety of our drinking water, protecting the public's health, and supporting our communities across the entire state,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. “There are very serious concerns with the EPA’s data that will hinder this vital work, and we urge them to reevaluate their position. The well-being of Massachusetts residents, particularly our most vulnerable, depend on the continuity of these critical resources.”  
The EPA’s lead remediation programs are a realization of President Biden’s goal to remove 100% of lead service lines nationwide and address the critical public health and environmental justice challenges that come from lead-contaminated drinking water. This includes the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund which has $15 billion in funding nationally from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed by President Biden in 2021.  

The letter from Governor Healey and state leaders identifies Massachusetts’s unique needs for lead remediation funding based on the high percentage of housing stock from before 1940, when the use of lead in service lines was prevalent and emphasizes how the effects of this today cause disproportionate lead exposure in communities of color. Massachusetts has leveraged BIL money to meet these challenges, including commitments since 2022 of more than $59 million in federal funds for lead remediation projects. This funding has gone towards needs assessments and the development of action plans in 121 Massachusetts communities, and has financed $30 million for remediation including projects in Andover, Boston, Fall River, New Bedford and Somerville.  

While the historic funding provided by the Biden Administration seeks to effectively tackle lead line replacement, the letter describes a flawed process behind the EPA’s award numbers that included calculations based on incomplete data, formulas which fail to account for relevant state specific factors, and a lack of clarity from the EPA that data requested from states on a voluntary basis would be used to determine funding.  

“Massachusetts and our cities and towns lead the nation in eliminating lead service lines,” said Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper. “Low-income and communities of color face a higher burden from environmental pollution. Reducing lead service line funding will directly impact our state’s most vulnerable residents. We urge EPA to fully fund the state’s lead service line grant allotment.”  

“These funds are critical to continue the important work of protecting our vulnerable residents from the negative health impacts of lead in drinking water,” said Massachusetts Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bonnie Heiple. “MassDEP and Massachusetts communities are ready to spend this money, complete projects, and get the job done. The EPA has been a strong partner in this work and we eagerly await their decision on the reconsideration of this funding.”  

“The reductions in EPA funding could dramatically limit Massachusetts’s incredible work addressing our unique challenges with lead service lines,” said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. “Massachusetts has shown the ability to impactfully use federal funding to make progress on this public health crisis, and we will continue our efforts to secure each and every federal dollar that enables this work to continue.”  

Massachusetts is set to secure a $5.76 million reallotment of 2022 funding from the EPA due to a reallocation of EPA funds. However, this amount is only a small step towards reversing the funding shortfall caused by the EPA’s new allotment determinations. The Massachusetts federal delegation has strongly advocated for a revision of the EPA’s methodology, including in a September letter. 

吳弭市長宣佈新屆青年桂冠詩人Parker-Vincent Alva

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES BOSTON’S NEW YOUTH POET LAUREATE Boston Latin School’s Parker-Vincent Alva is Boston’s third Youth Poet Laureate.

BOSTON - Thursday, February 1, 2024- Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Boston Public Library, 826 Boston, GrubStreet, Fine Arts Work Center, Mass Poetry, and Urban Word, today announced Parker-Vincent Alva has been named the City of Boston’s next Youth Poet Laureate.  “The voices of our youth should not only be seen as potential for the future, but an opportunity to inspire others – and those voices deserve to be amplified,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Congratulations to Parker-Vincent Alva on his appointment as our city’s next Youth Poet Laureate and to all of our finalists and semifinalists on their hard work.”   “Poetry is a tool for empathy, advocacy, and self-expression that everyone deserves access to. The Youth Poet Laureate does important work in raising awareness of the literary arts among Boston’s youth and inspiring them to share their experiences through the written word,” said Chief of Arts & Culture, Kara Elliott-Ortega. “Parker is a talented poet and we are excited to see him grow in this role and carry on the legacies of past Youth Poets Laureate.”

Boston’s third Youth Poet Laureate, Parker-Vincent Alva (right, with his hands on his knees, wearing an orange and black jacket) finds out that he has been selected as the next Youth Poet Laureate. Parker was born and raised in Roslindale and attends Boston Latin School, where he is involved in the BLS Theater Company and the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe. He is also an alum of the GrubStreet Teen Summer Writing Fellowship, and has been published in BLS’s literary magazine, The Register. Parker enjoys writing poetry, short prose, and screenplays centered on the intersection of desire and identity. He views writing as his way to connect with the world, bring people together, and to better understand others by putting himself in their shoes. Parker was named the third Youth Poet Laureate at a showcase at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library on Saturday, January 27, 2024, where he read some of his original poetry alongside several Youth Poet Laureate finalists and semifinalists, including: Alyssa Mascarenhas, John D O'Bryant School of Math and Science (finalist) Farhiyo Omar, Charlestown High School (finalist) Amy Luo, Josiah Quincy Upper School Analyse Lisa Duffy, Codman Academy Elijah Burke, Boston Latin Academy Hannah LeBlanc, John D. O'Bryant Math and Science School Kate Osakwe, Noble and Greenough School Maya McNeill, Emmanuel College Success Omoregie, Joseph Lee K8 School During his tenure as Youth Poet Laureate, Parker will publish his own book of poetry to be made available at all 26 branches of the Boston Public Library, be mentored by Boston’s Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayiwola, and earn a $3,000 stipend. “I am eager to work with Parker. He is an incredibly brilliant younger person with a clear passion and talent for poetry. I look forward to how Parker will help influence the poetry scene in our city,” said Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola. “I am hoping Boston can continue to cultivate spaces where the voices of young people are centered, echoed, and upheld.”  The Boston Youth Poet Laureate program (BYPL) was created in cooperation with the national youth literary organization Urban Word, local youth literary leaders, the Boston Public Library, MassLEAP, and 826 Boston to promote appreciation for poetry. Similar to the Poet Laureate's civic challenge, the Youth Poet Laureate is tasked with inspiring deeper engagement in the written and spoken word. Alondra Bobadilla was named Boston’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate in January 2020, and Anjalequa Birkett was announced as Boston's second Youth Poet Laureate in February 2022. To learn more about the Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate programs, visit boston.gov/poetry.

MIPIM 宣佈40名大獎入圍者

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 全球最大的國際房地產盛會 MIPIM 宣佈 MIPIM 獎從39國的209項報名案件中挑出40個項目入圍決賽。6大類別獎項及特別評審獎的得獎者將於3月14日在法國坎城影節宮 (Palais des Festivals)舉行的頒獎大會中揭曉。

            MIPIM獎旨在表彰全球各地已完工，或仍在施工中的樓宇建築項目，如今已是房地產界全球知名的獎項。

今年的10名評審，分別為主席PIMCO Prime 房地產全球首席執行官兼首席資訊官François Trausch，以及美國Metaprop聯合創始人兼管理合夥人Aaron Block，英國仲量聯行可持續發展服務和ESG全球主管Guy Grainger，英國牛津地產ESG與運營高級總監Hala El Akl，芬蘭Nrep合夥人兼資訊長Jani Nokkanen，丹麥Bjarke Ingels Group合夥人Kai-Uwe Bergmann，法國Ivanhoe劍橋歐洲及亞太區主管Karim Habra，波蘭SkanskaCEE區域歐洲商業發展董事長兼執行長Katarzyna Zawodna-Bijoch，法國Ardian France房地產主管Stéphanie Bensimon，英國RICS董事長Tina Paillet，法國Nexity執行長 Veronique Bedague。

這些評審們將以增強建築環境，符合環境、社會及治理 (ESG) 原則的項目，在現場或線上投票，選出6大類別獎項的得獎者。評審團最喜歡的項目，將獲得「評審團特別獎」。評審的6個關鍵標準為總體可持續性、和社區及環境的整合程度，使用者經驗品質、經濟貢獻、概念原創性，以及建築品質。

6大類別為總面積小於15萬平方米的最佳新發展項目，面積大於15萬平方米的最新發展項目，最佳文化、體育及教育項目，最佳接待、旅遊，休閒發展項目，最佳改造項目，最佳工業及物流項目等。

40名入圍者來自20個國家，其中法國入圍項目最多，共有7個。美國緊隨其後，有5個，其次是比利時和丹麥，各有3個專案，德國、澳大利亞、埃及、義大利、荷蘭和英國各有2個專案。

今年的MIPIM獎決賽入圍者包括：

Grainhouse，一個91,000平方英尺的前維多利亞種子倉庫，被改造成一個主要的辦公室和零售計劃（英國）

Lyf one-north Singapore，一個開創性的共用生活開發專案，旨在實現社會包容性的城市生活（新加坡）

Esbjerg 海事中心，一個開放式設計專案，在海港邊設有水上運動俱樂部和培訓設施（丹麥）

E-Valley，前康布雷空軍基地，將成為歐洲最大的碳意識物流園區之一（法國）

Trojena Ski Village，一種由保護自然的低密度垂直建築組成的新穎村莊類型（沙烏地阿拉伯）

溫思羅普中心是一座 691 英尺高的混合用途塔樓，位於城市擁有的停車場所在地，與麻省理工學院教授（美國）合作開發。

2024年決賽入圍者的完整名單可在 MIPIM Awards 網站上找到： https://mipimawards.com/mipimawards2024/en/page/finalists-2024

MIPIM大獎評審團主席François Trausch表示，今年的主題是轉型。MIPIM今年的大會主講嘉賓，芬蘭前總理Sanna Marin也表示，以符合未來需求的新概念來重新想像現有樓宇，應該讓所有房地產界人士受到啟發。

2024年MIPIM將有5個展場，包括專注於邁向零狀態，加速房地產樓與環境去碳化的轉型，領導者觀點專注於在業界興起浪潮的主題演講，資產課展場將探討獲取市場方向的觀察主要資產，地理焦點展場檢視特定地方市場，讓它發生展場是關於現有市場問題的營運優異，以及解決方案實例。

MIPIM金年還將和Co-Liv合作，在3月11日舉辦”房屋有關係 (Housing Matters!)”，為期半日的高峰會，探討可持續性住宅解決方案，包括擔家庭屋，學生宿舍，建來出租( BTR)，後期居住，以及其他的創新模式。

紐英崙華史會頒遊子獎 表揚中華公所及周榮亞、鍾潔姿夫婦 (附視頻)

紐英崙華人歷史協會副會長羅元旭 (右一起)代表該會頒發遊子獎給
鍾潔姿、周榮亞夫婦。 (周菊子攝)

                (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙華人歷史協會 (CHSNE)日前在帝苑大酒樓舉行第31屆年會，頒發遊子獎表揚已退休的道富集團前副總裁周榮亞、鍾潔姿夫婦，以及紐英崙中華公所，籲各界關注描述波士頓華埠歷史變遷的「堅韌的街道 (Endurance Streets) 」。

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝(左三)與中文書記翁宇才(左二)，英文書記阮鴻燦(
右三向右)、財政余寶愛、核數張青梅從紐英崙華人歷史協會會長曾雪清(左四)，
新任執行經理Alice Kane手中領取遊子獎。(周菊子攝)

               當黃兆英，胡國新、葉庭芬等人於1992年創辦紐英崙華人歷史協會時，他們撰就一份有8個要點的使命宣言，仔細描繪了華史會的理想，並在成立初期邀得江念祖、鄭達、杜榮佳等教授級人士出任董事，完成整修望合山 (Mt. Hope) 墓園計畫，其後再有李燦輝教授加入，製作出「波士頓華埠地圖集 (Boston Chinatown Atlas) 」。

               2022年，該會的「李燦輝系列講座」在去年出任華史會副會長的羅元旭策畫下，陸續舉辦有­” 來到美國: 3名19世紀中國留學生的生活” ，” 堅韌的街道: 藝術背後的故事” 等演講。該會還藉由和不同機構合作的項目，強調了華人對美國社會的貢獻，其中包括” 麻省理工學院的早期中國留學生” ，” 中國教育團150年以後 (The Chinese Educational Mission 150 Years Later)” ，以及在康可鎮公共圖書館由羅元旭主講的「從排斥到包容: 1798到現在的紐英崙的華人歷史 (From Exclusion to Inclusion: History of Chinese in New England, 1798-Present)等講座，在北美華人排球邀請賽中展出圖片等。

               該會也與波士頓市政府合作展出「波士頓華埠地圖集」，和塔芙茨大學Jonathan M. Tisch 公民生活學院的公共人文學科，合作「堅韌的街道」計畫。

               在1月26日的華史會第31屆年會中，會長曾雪清坦言該會在新冠病毒疫情期間，歷經人事變動，幸有曾於2014年擔任該會董事的余雪華  (Alice Kane) 同意接手執行經理一職，董事會則有張大衛，Peter Tam 2人卸任。

曾任華史會董事，推動望合墓園計畫的曾碧鳳(右)向主席雷國輝
恭喜中華公所獲得遊子獎。(周菊子攝)

               當晚獲頒遊子獎的團體是紐英崙中華公所，個人是周榮亞、鍾潔姿夫婦。

百歲人瑞阮陳金鳳也曾獲得華史會遊子獎。(周菊子攝)

               紐英崙中華公所已有百年歷史，一直以致力為華人社區謀福利為宗旨，蓋有大同村，博愛樓等可負擔住宅，設立圖書館，成立巡邏隊維護華埠治安，還每年舉辦中秋節聯歡會。紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝在中華公所職員一同上台代表領獎時，侃言感謝華史會協助中華公所申請獲得國家史蹟局把泰勒街90號會址列入國家史蹟名冊，上個月中華公所才把這塊牌匾安裝上牆，目前還在籌備設立華人移民傳統中心。

中華頤養院創辦人之一的陳秀英(中)和該院董事長屈振生(左)，執行長Bill Graves
 (右)都來支持華史會年會。陳秀英的弟弟陳遇均也是華史會董事之一。(周菊子攝)

               華史會副會長羅元旭在頒發遊子獎給周榮亞及鐘潔姿時，說起他和周榮亞同在金融界工作，早已認識，但在對該會卓有貢獻的李燦輝教授過世，他有心延續李教授讓美國社會更了解華人對美國的茁壯多有貢獻時，他才更知道，1997年成為道富集團有史以來首名亞裔執行副總裁的周榮亞，其實一向關注亞裔社區福祉。香港財政司前司長曾俊華獲悉是應邀為周榮亞錄介紹詞時，也二話不說就答應了。

鍾潔姿則是在擔任波士頓華埠社區中心董事會董事長的近9年期間，不但促成該會擴展進入昆士市，擬定以家庭為出發點的服務思維，還設立包氏文藝中心，帶動該會更上層樓。

波士頓市長的華埠聯絡員黃楚嵐當晚代表未能到場的波士頓市長吳弭致詞。他代表吳弭市長指出，波士頓華埠的故事，經常被人忽視，但是對波士頓市有著深遠的重要性，訴說著反抗、韌性及激進，而要進步，就必須欣賞歷史。吳弭市長也因為華史會31年來的努力，頒給一份表揚狀。   

華埠土地信託會也參與協辦「堅韌的街道」計畫，主任駱理德(右)與夫婿
聯袂出席盛會。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙華人歷史協會的8點使命:

會場展示「波士頓華埠地圖集」，分別以拓荒 (Beginnings)、浮現 (Emergence)、
拓展 (Expansion)、鞏固 (Consolidation)、強化 (Strengthening)為主題的軸幅。
(周菊子攝)

要記錄、保存及宣揚紐英崙華人移民的歷史；要收集、展示口述、印刷，以及各種表現形式，關於華人傳承的文物資料；要研究、詮釋並分享紐英崙華人對美國社會的貢獻；要教育大眾，增強對華人社區的跨文化理解；要辨識、紀念並保存對華人社區發展具有重大歷史意義的場所、結構及地方；要尋求創新的財政和技術手段，以恢復和再利用與華裔美國社區相關或造福華裔美國社區的歷史；要建立一個總部和網絡，以容納、展覽、出版和製作作品、文物，以及其他合適媒體來記錄，展現紐英崙華人經歷； 要和地方上的，以及全國的，追求類似使命和目標的其他實體合作。

塔芙茨大學公民學苑社區夥伴主任麥小燕 (Shirley Mark，左一)等人恭喜
周榮亞、鍾潔姿夫婦獲得遊子獎。 (周菊子攝)