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| 麻州州長Maura Healey強調麻州創新第一。(周菊子攝) |
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| 出席活動政要和企業代表合影。(周菊子攝) |
這意味著，Venture
Cargo要在達美航空擴展服務的東波士頓倉庫，安裝充電設備，達美航空要在羅根機場的地面車隊中增加更多電動車輛。
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應邀出席介紹這運送飛機餐電動卡車儀式的麻州州長奚莉
(Maura Healey) ，麻州港務局
(MassPort) 執行長Rich
Davey，都盛讚這樣的電動化，符合麻州重視環保，從燃油運輸轉向電動化，降低空汙的理念。
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| Cargo Ventures執行長Jacob Citrin。(周菊子攝) |
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| 麻州港務局執行長Rich Davery。(周菊子攝) |
Jacob
Citrin透露，該公司為促成此事，花了不少心力，包括斥資50萬元建造充電樁。他相信達美航空的電動飛機餐飲車隊將來會繼續擴詹，該公司也將持續配合。
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| 麻州參議員Sal DiDomenico表示，在麻州，什麼都可能。(周菊子攝) |
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES CITY HALL AS THE NEWEST HISTORIC LANDMARK IN BOSTON
The Boston Landmark designation celebrates the architectural, cultural, and civic significance of Boston City Hall
BOSTON - Friday, January 24, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission announced the official designation of Boston City Hall as a local Landmark. The designation recognizes Boston City Hall’s architectural, cultural, and civic significance, ensuring the preservation of its unique character and historical identity for future generations.
“For more than five decades, Boston City Hall has served as a hub where residents come together to shape our city’s future, and has become a symbol of our city’s resilience, innovation, and commitment to our constituents,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As we officially designate Boston City Hall a Landmark, we honor its deep historical and cultural significance. This milestone serves as an affirmation of our commitment to preserving this space as a vital symbol of our democracy and a center for civic engagement. Our administration is proud to help the building evolve into a space that is accessible to the community while maintaining its historic character.”
Completed in 1968 in the former Scollay Square neighborhood, which was demolished as part of urban renewal of the mid-twentieth century, Boston City Hall stands as an iconic example of Brutalist architecture. The building was designed by Kallmann McKinnell and Knowles in response to a Boston Redevelopment Authority architectural competition in 1961. The building was conceived as a symbol of democratic governance and accessibility, fostering transparency and civic engagement. Its bold design marked a departure from Boston’s traditional architectural vernacular of brick and brownstone, redefining the city’s architectural identity and the nature of public space.
"As Chair of Planning, Development, and Transportation, I am proud to celebrate the designation of Boston City Hall as a Boston Landmark,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan. “Since 1968, this building has stood as a bold architectural statement and a living symbol of transparency, innovation, and civic identity. This milestone honors not just its iconic design but the community it serves while challenging us to preserve its legacy and reimagine its role for future generations. I extend my gratitude to Commissioner Eamon Shelton, Commissioner Kristen McCosh, and the teams whose stewardship and advocacy have ensured this designation reflects both our history and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Boston City Hall is more than a building—it’s a catalyst for civic engagement and a home for those who serve our great city."
Boston City Hall’s significance extends beyond its striking design, reflecting broader trends in 20th-century urban planning. It introduced principles of integrated civic and public space that have influenced urban design across the United States. As both a product of Boston’s urban renewal era and a focal point for public gatherings and civic dialogue, the building has become a lasting cultural and civic symbol.
Boston Landmark designation follows the completion of a comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CMP) in 2021, funded by the Getty Foundation. The CMP provides a roadmap for maintaining and managing the building while addressing functional updates needed to ensure its continued use. Landmark designation aligns with the CMP’s recommendations to protect the building’s architectural integrity while guiding future changes. The designation also includes commitments to enhancing accessibility measures within the building, ensuring that it remains inclusive and welcoming for all members of the public.
“This landmark designation affirms Boston City Hall’s place as a cornerstone of our city’s architectural and civic heritage,” said Kathy Kottaridis, Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. “This decision ensures that the building will continue to inspire and serve future generations while adapting to meet the needs of a modern, vibrant Boston.”
While Boston City Hall has faced criticism and calls for demolition in the past, it has also inspired a dedicated community of advocates who recognize its architectural and cultural value. Landmark designation ensures that any proposed changes to key features of the building will undergo review by the Boston Landmarks Commission to maintain its integrity.
“I am grateful that City Hall is being celebrated and protected for its architectural, cultural, and historical significance," remarked Eamon Shelton, Commissioner of Property Management. “Of course it is not a perfect building, so I am thankful that the Study Report, which serves as a roadmap for future decisions, both acknowledges the significant architectural features and memorializes the ongoing projects and necessary future changes. Only through growth and thoughtful adaptation can the ‘People’s Building’ be fully accessible and inclusive for all, now and into the future.”
“I appreciate that this landmark designation will not prevent necessary upgrades to improve access for people with disabilities. City Hall was constructed with architectural barriers that would not be present if it were built today, so accessibility upgrades will remain a key priority moving forward,” said Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh.
An upcoming historic preservation conference will take place in Boston, providing a timely opportunity to celebrate the Landmark designation of Boston City Hall. Organized by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation and the Boston Architectural College, the Preserving the Recent Past 4 conference will take place from March 19-22, 2025, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities of preserving postwar architecture. The opening reception for the conference will be held at Boston City Hall.
Throughout Mayor Wu’s first term in office, the City has designated 25 landmarks in Boston in addition to the Highland Park District, more than twice the number of historic designations that occurred in the decade prior. There are over 8,000 properties designated as individual Landmarks or located within Boston’s local historic districts. Any 10 registered Boston voters can petition the Boston Landmarks Commission to designate a historic neighborhood, building, landscape, or object as a protected Boston Landmark or District. Local historic districts carry the ability to regulate change in historic neighborhoods, unlike National Register districts, which advocate for their protection. Residents can learn more about designating a landmark in Boston by emailing BLC@boston.gov. The Office of Historic Preservation, established in 2022, continues to support the preservation of the city’s historic assets as part of Boston’s commitment to carbon neutrality, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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| 波士頓北京同鄉會2025春節聯歡會。(周菊子攝) |
成立迄今22年的波士頓北京同鄉會，早年總在華森市的劍橋中國文化中心舉辦春晚，最近這3年才搬到牛頓市的Zervas小學。
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| 波士頓北京同鄉會正副會長趙進(右)、李會銘(左)已攜手服務鄉親逾10年。 (周菊子攝) |
協助籌辦的黃小燕透露，這天發出去的抽獎券不下250張，來到現場的人真不少。
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| 紐約中領館理事陳曲鋒駐北京鄉親蛇年大吉。 (周菊子攝) |
這天到會嘉賓還包括現已退休的前劍橋中國文化中心副董事長陶凱，剛創辦國際音樂交響樂團的朱鴻，廣州同鄉會會長柏志剛，金門超市總經理胡運炤等人。
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| 前劍橋中國文化中心副董事長陶凱(右)、金門超市總經理胡運炤(左) 都是這天的嘉賓之一。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓北京同鄉會會長趙進(左)請東北大學教授鄭毅為同鄉會春晚開場。 (周菊子攝) |
慶祝會最後在全體演職人員大合唱「難忘今宵」中落幕。
波士頓北京同鄉會慶祝完農曆新春後，贊助商之一的烹小鮮餐廳將在1月25日、29日的下午3點至9點，在該店 (113
Brighton Ave., Boston)舉辦「蛇年新春包餃子」活動，歡迎有興趣自己動手包餃子的人報名參加。
查詢波士頓北京同鄉會活動詳情，可上網https://www.bostonbeijing.org/。 (二次更新版)
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| 波士頓北京同鄉會分飯團志工。(北京同鄉會提供) |
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| 趙進(左二)說鄭毅(左起)、田惜勝、方柳君、李輝，陳律師等贊助商、志工都是 春節聯歡會能成功舉辦的幕後原因。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 北京同鄉會的迎春聯歡由李照原(右)、郭旭(左)主持。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 柏志剛(左起)、朱鴻、吳皓這天都是嘉賓。(周菊子攝) |
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| 聲樂家魏晶即將遷回波士頓。(周菊子攝) |
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| 郭旭等人表演「紅扇舞」。(周菊子攝) |
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| Emma Shi和Julia Shi兩姊妹合奏古箏「豐收鑼鼓」。(周菊子攝) |
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| 本身是內科醫師的吳皓，酷愛唱歌，經常應邀演唱。(周菊子攝) |
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| 過去這3年，北京同鄉會新春聯歡都在Zervas小學舉辦。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 長金滿師姐(左三)等人邀出席者點心燈。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 蔡淨薇師姐的女兒(前中)這天特地出席波士頓慈濟歲末祈福會。(周菊子攝) |
祈福會主持人謝宜芳接著報告，慈濟從1966年在台灣花蓮創辦迄今，足跡已遍及168個國家，證嚴上人今年帶給人們的祝福語是「正念琴休學與覺，精進力行菩薩道」，
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| 波士頓慈濟人忙完祈福會，整理出捐款箱，募捐告示，準備次日分頭為 洛杉磯火災災民募款。(周菊子攝) |
波士頓慈濟負責人長金滿師姐，副負責人林毓雅師兄在祈福會末，率領眾人舉起手中的福慧燈，一起祈禱發願，祝天下平安，洛杉磯火災及早撲滅。
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波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，本身也是資深慈濟人的游勝雄，波士頓現任僑務委員郭競儒，曾任波士頓僑務委員的陳家驊，中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵等嘉賓，這天也應邀出席，一同為天下蒼生祈福。
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| 波士頓慈濟2025歲末祈福會現場。(周菊子攝) |
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| 謝宜芳主持波士頓慈濟(2025歲末祈福會。(周菊子攝) |
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| 長金滿師姐(左)等人為每一位出席者送上福慧紅包。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 慈濟師姐未出席者送上慈濟春聯和福慧袋。(周菊子攝) |
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| 長金滿、林采彤為出席者送上福慧紅包。(周菊子攝) |
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| 李豐、陳裕逢等人招呼來自Kenmore的老人家們。 (周菊子攝) |
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| 慈濟師姐們一起為出席者服務。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓現任僑務委員郭競儒(左)和中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵(右)。 |
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| 香積組金花師姐和小幫手。 |
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| 左起，游勝雄、高家富、陳家驊、譚嘉陵、郭競儒等嘉賓出席波士頓慈濟歲末祈福會。 |
Funding will support the creation or preservation 637 units of housing in 12 developments across eight neighborhoods
BOSTON - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced $64.2 million in new, recommended funding from the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT) to create and preserve income-restricted units of housing in eight Boston neighborhoods. This ambitious portfolio of projects consists of 12 projects with a total of 637 units of mixed-income housing that includes both rental and homeownership units for families, housing for older adults and housing for those experiencing homelessness. These proposed projects meet the Mayor’s Office of Housing standards for zero-emissions buildings and represent transit-oriented, green development. This announcement was made today at the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston, with city leadership, local elected officials, affordable housing developers, and community organizations.
"Collaborating closely with communities across neighborhoods, we're urgently working to create and preserve more than 600 income-restricted housing units across the city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These housing awards will strengthen our communities, enhance affordability, and continue making progress for Boston as a home for everyone. I'm grateful to the Neighborhood Housing Trust and the Community Preservation Committee for their continued partnership as we continue our efforts to address affordability across Boston's neighborhoods.”
These awards have been funded by federal programs such as HOME Investment Partnership and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), as well as local programs like Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) funds, Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, and Linkage contributions from large commercial developments. These projects will advance City goals to affirmatively further fair housing, and will efficiently utilize City resources and land to increase the supply of housing available to residents across Boston neighborhoods.
“This funding represents another important step in making Boston a city where everyone can find a place to call home,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “By supporting these 12 developments, we are not just creating housing—we are strengthening neighborhoods, preventing displacement, and ensuring that residents have the stability they need to thrive. These funds build on the historic investments in housing made by the Wu administration over the last three years, reflecting our continued commitment to addressing Boston’s housing challenges head-on."
Proposals for these funding awards were evaluated by the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH), the Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT), and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The funding award recommendations stem from a review process following a Request for Proposals issued by MOH in the fall of 2024. Each proposal was evaluated by teams of senior leadership, underwriters, and architects using criteria such as financial feasibility, team capacity, community support, design quality, and alignment with market needs. Of the 21 projects submitted, 12 were selected to receive funding. MOH will work with the remaining project teams to strengthen their proposals for future funding opportunities.
”The Community Preservation Committee acknowledges the crucial role that affordable housing plays in the lives of our residents and is steadfast in its dedication to building more inclusive and resilient communities,” said Thadine Brown, Director of the Community Preservation Act Office. “Through the Community Preservation Fund, we are proud to support the creation of new affordable housing units in Boston. These proposed projects not only offer homeownership and rental opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents but also help prevent the displacement of long-term residents, providing them with a sense of security, stability, and improved health outcomes.”
“As Boston grows, ensuring access to affordable housing is vital to maintaining Boston’s diverse neighborhoods," said Catherine Hardaway, chair of the Neighborhood Housing Trust. "Affordable housing isn't just about providing homes, it's about fostering stable neighborhoods and driving economic development. The Neighborhood Housing Trust remains committed to partnering with developers, community organizations, and residents to champion innovative, sustainable housing solutions. I want to thank my colleagues who serve on the Neighborhood Housing Trust for their commitment to affordable housing in Boston. Together, we can create resilient neighborhoods where every Bostonian has the opportunity to thrive."
“The Neighborhood Housing Trust and Community Preservation Fund are valuable tools we have to continue to support affordable housing development in the City," said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. "I am happy that the various large scale development projects which went through our development review process and paid into Linkage were able to support the NHT in making this round of funding possible."
“We are honored to be a recipient of this year’s City of Boston’s affordable housing funding awards, which strengthens our mission to deliver inclusive and accessible housing solutions in Allston Brighton. The Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation is proud to support Mayor Michelle Wu’s vision of creating more equitable sustainable housing for all,” said John Woods, Executive Director of the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation. "We deeply appreciate the support and dedication of our Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Neighborhood Housing Trust, the Community Preservation Committee, the North Allston residents, Councilor Liz Breadon, and Harvard University for helping us create new sustainable inclusive housing in our city.”
All the new construction projects funded in this round will be required to follow the Zero Emissions Building (ZEB) requirements outlined in the MOH Design Standards. New developments will use electricity and on-site solar panels as their sole fuel source.
Chinatown/South End
Dorchester
Fenway
Jamaica Plain/Mission Hill
Mattapan
Mission Hill
Roxbury
Today’s announcement of a $64 million City investment to create and preserve 637 units of affordable housing continues the Wu Administration’s historic investment in affordable housing production. The Wu administration, in its first three years, has created more affordable housing than at any other three-year period dating back to 1998. In addition to increasing the supply of affordable housing, the Mayor has worked urgently to unlock market-rate development through a new $110 million Housing Accelerator Fund aimed at closing financing gaps for approved projects. Under her leadership, the City has launched zoning and programs aimed at fostering a wider variety of housing for all Bostonians, including accessory dwelling units, housing with public assets like libraries, office-to-residential conversions Downtown, and more mid-size multifamily housing in walkable and transit-oriented areas. Mayor Wu and her administration have also helped more families become homeowners than in any other three-year period since 1998 and adopted new policies and programs to reduce the cost of utility bills for homeowners. Mayor Wu continues to fight for residential tax relief legislation for Boston residents impacted by sharp increases in their Fiscal Year 2025 third-quarter property tax bills. This refiled tax proposal expands on Mayor Wu’s relief package that passed the City Council and House of Representatives last year.
