紐英崙中華專協猜燈謎慶元宵 (謝開明攝影專輯)

紐英崙中華專業人員協會慶祝元宵節。前排左起，會長盧彥君夫婦，黃耀良組長、專協董事長游子揚，波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，游子楊夫人。

紐英崙中華專協董事長游子揚夫婦(右)、會長盧彥均(左)。

猜謎冠軍桌，左起，譚嘉陵、彭淑敏、林致中、陳玫菁、周萬欽、李小玉夫婦。

左君、李小玉、蔣宗壬、李小玉夫人、遊子揚夫婦。揚夫婦。

波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳(左二)和林致中(左一)、張俊義(右二)，
以及陳韋同(右三)、等年輕人。

右起，黃周麗桃、紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝、波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，
經文處黃耀良組長，科技組組長蔡孟勳。

左起王慕誠、蔡明機、張重華。

左起，周萬欽、楊羅東、劉建靖、李小玉。

盧彥君(左)頒發獎品給周萬欽。

左起，史美芳、譚嘉陵、李小玉。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏致詞。

右起，盧彥君夫婦和黃周麗桃。

紐英崙中華專協會長盧彥君致詞。

劍橋合唱團會說中文的洋團員也來同樂。

池元山為紐英崙中華公所以書法揮就活動主題。

活動現場。

盧彥君送獎品給猜對謎題的林致中。

盧彥君送獎品給猜對謎題的譚嘉陵。

盧彥君送獎品給猜對謎題的彭淑敏。

盧彥君、黃顗薏蓉送獎品給猜對謎題專協副會長連韻婷。

麻大羅爾分校、屋斯特理工 麻州 RI 學校又多2所

             (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 卡內基教學基金會和美國教育委員會 (Carnegie Foundation for Teaching and the American Council on Education) 2月13日宣布，麻州又有2所學校贏得RI分類指定。在加上麻州大學羅爾分校(UMass Lowell) 和屋斯特理工學院 (WPI)之後，麻州現在共有11所RI學校。

              美國的4年制大專院校，約僅7%獲指定為RI學校。卡內基高等教育機構分類 (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education) 以一所學校是否至少在研究發展上花5000萬元，平均一年頒發70個以上博士學位等為標準，評估各學校是否有資格列入RI學校類別。

             獲得RI分類評等的學校，享有聲譽提升，經費增加，發展更大等好處，尤其是在經費方面，以2024年來說，全美185所RI學校，最少獲得5000萬元左右，最多的是美國國家衛生院 (NIH)撥給約翰霍普金斯(John Hopkins)大學的15億元。

             在麻州的11所RI學校中，2024會計年度內，麻州大學波士頓分校獲得8110萬元年度研究經費，麻州大學羅爾分校獲得1億2000萬元。

             在全美各州中，RI學校最多的是加州，有23所，其次為紐約州，有19所。

             RI指定分類的經費，主要來自聯邦機構，例如美國國家衛生局 (NIH)，國家科學基金會 (NSF)，國防部 (DoD)等等。

             川普政府日才前宣佈，計畫把美國國家衛生研究院(NIH)的非直接開校報銷率限定為最高15%，麻州總檢察官Andrea Campbell和聯邦參議員Ed Markey、Elizabeth Warren都已為此表達憤怒。

麻州在聯邦刪減經費之際，有學校獲得RI指定，誠為喜訊。

麻州獲指定為RI學校的大專院校有哈佛、MIT、波士頓大學、麻州大學Amherst分校、東北大學、塔芙茨大學 (Tufts)、波士頓學院 (BC)、布蘭岱斯大學 (Brandeis)、麻州大學波士頓分校、屋斯特理工學院 (WPI)，麻州大學羅爾分校 (UMass Lowell)。

麻州大學羅爾分校校長陳理珠 (Julie Chen) 表示，該校爭取成為RI學校已不下十餘年，如今該校花的研究經費超過1億2000萬元，頒發150個左右的博士學位，早就超過卡耐基的分類基準。

麻州大學還有13個研究中心，包括Rist可持續發展及能源研究所 (Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy)，新英格蘭機器人驗證和實驗中心 (the New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation Center)，羅爾太空科學和科技中心 (the Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology)、雷神和麻州大學羅爾分校研究所 (Raytheon-UMass Lowell Research Institute)等等。

陳理珠說，麻州的腦力是吸引公司，以及人們想要搬到這兒來的原因。

對華人社區來說，麻州大學羅爾分校校長陳理珠 (Julie Chen) 和屋斯特理工學院 (WPI)校長王勁柳 (Jinliu “Grace” Wang) 都是華人，讓人倍感驕傲。

USAID經費刪減餘波盪漾 波士頓JSI將裁員1100人

                (Boston Orange 編譯) 聯邦政府砍經費，不只在學術界引發震撼，連企業界也一樣受波及，總部設在波士頓的John Snow Inc.  (簡稱JSI) 證實，由於川普政府的凍結外援政策，將裁員1100人。

                                        JSI 這星期已經在社交媒體上貼文，說公司將大規模裁員，幅度大到約有50%的公司員工會受影響。

                                                JSI在一份聲明中說，「在這具挑戰性時刻，我們仍將致力在美國及世界各地社區內改善健康及教育」。

                                        過去幾週以來，川普政府已開始大規模刪減美國國際開發署 (USAID)的人力和經費。該機構長久以來帶領政府的人道主義援助，以及全球開發工作。

                                    根據公開的JSI最近報稅資料，該公司的營業收入大部分來自政府補助，在2022年的3億2500萬元總收入中，約2億5120萬元來自政府。

                                            其他類似JSI，援助工作重度仰賴政府經費的機構，最近也開始裁員。本月稍早，座落在華府，和USDAID有數以億計美元合約的Chemonics國際也讓600多名員工休假。

                         根據申報資料，JSI在世界各國經營強化醫療系統，改善供應商提供健康服務能力等的國際項目。例如，JSI在亞洲的緬甸、寮國、尼泊爾和柬埔寨等國家的工作，聚焦在基礎教育，加強系統，支持殘障人士，反對走私人口，消滅童工，發展青年等。這非牟利機構也在愛滋病毒(HIV) 負擔高的非洲東部及南部國家，十分活躍。

                這非牟利機構也在美國經營醫療服務，為全美的公私營客戶工作。

            JSI成立於1978年，坐落在波士頓市Farnswirth街44號。 

麻州文化協會 2025將撥款78萬元資助58個文化區

               (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州文化協會 (Mass Cultural Council) 2月13日在羅爾市 (Lowell)的Merrimack劇院宣佈，將從麻州2025會計年度文化區投資金撥款78萬元給58個麻州指定文化區。

              這58個麻州指定的文化區將各獲得1萬5千元，可用於市場行銷及推廣，支付費用給藝術家或廠商，開發或辦理創意社區，公共藝術。

              麻州議會在2011年立法通過法案，15年來批准了58個文化區，其中3個是去年11月在 Holyoke、水城(Watertown)和Westfield新增加的，藉以促進經濟成長，加強社區的地方特色，支持文化創意活動，吸引遊客。

              去年 (2024會計年度) 共有170萬名遊客參加了文化區活動，大約有240個新企業或組織在文化區內開門營業，都是這項目辦理成功的佐證。

Mass Cultural Council Awards $870,000 to 58 State-Designated Cultural Districts LOWELL – Yesterday, at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, Mass Cultural Council hosted an event with local and state officials and cultural partners to announce and celebrate $870,000 in new grant funding to 58 state-designated cultural districts. These districts, located in host communities in every single region of the Commonwealth, will receive awards from the Fiscal Year 2025 Cultural District Investment Grant Program. The grants will continue the development and success of the cultural districts and foster local cultural preservation. Group photo of attendees at our Cultural District Investment grant celebration at Merrimack Theatre in Lowell, MA | Photo courtesy of the City of Lowell “Cultural Districts are the heart and soul of our communities,” said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. “They are vibrant hubs of creativity that enrich our lives with art and expression while driving economic growth and fostering local pride. Mass Cultural Council is proud of the work that Cultural Districts do all across the state and we are pleased to continue to support them with this funding.”   As the Commonwealth’s independent state arts agency, Mass Cultural Council is charged with bolstering the creative and cultural sector, thereby advancing economic vitality, supporting transformational change, and celebrating, preserving, and inspiring creativity across all Massachusetts communities.   This year, each of the 58 state-designated cultural districts will receive a $15,000 award. This funding supports activities and goals such as, but not limited to, marketing and promotion; capacity building; artist or vendor fees; the development or implementation of creative community placekeeping or public art; collaborative cultural policy or strategic planning processes; and community-engaged and informed data collection and/or reporting.   Established in 2011 by an act of the state Legislature, state-designated cultural districts drive economic growth, strengthen our communities’ distinctive local character, and improve the quality of life for families across Massachusetts. By supporting cultural and creative experiences, cultural districts attract tourists and entrepreneurs, which in turn help cities and towns develop their cultural sector and expand their tax base. Cultural districts are navigable areas with a density of cultural facilities, activities, and assets. They act as hubs of cultural, artistic, and economic activity, and offer a place-based identity to collaborative community initiatives.   Not just a tourism driver and point of community pride, the Cultural Districts Initiative helps host communities access financial support: state law stipulates that state-designated cultural districts are eligible to benefit from programs, services, and economic development tools offered by state agencies, constitutional offices, and quasi-governmental agencies.   Representatives of Lowell’s Canalway Cultural District and Haverhill’s Riverfront Cultural District spoke at today’s event to detail the impact this grant will have in their communities.   "The Lowell Cultural District elevates the downtown and has helped draw in new restaurants to make Lowell an incredibly unique "foodie destination" in the region,” said Thomas A. Golden, Lowell City Manager. “In addition, the district has helped partner with the city to launch the Pop-Up Project, a new retail initiative bringing businesses into downtown Lowell."   "Our district is home to nonprofit theaters, art galleries, restaurants, bookstores, retail businesses and large festivals like Folk Festival and WinterFest," says Lowell Mayor Daniel P. Rourke, "The Cultural District Program is a huge asset to the City of Lowell, and we are grateful for Mass Cultural Council's continued investment in our city."   “As the Executive Artistic Director of Merrimack Repertory Theatre, I am deeply gratified by the continued support for Lowell's Canalway Cultural District through the Mass Cultural Council,” said Courtney Sale, Executive Artistic Director, Merrimack Repertory Theatre. “This vital investment allows the arts to flourish, nurtures local talent and reinforces the cultural fabric that defines our community. MRT is honored to contribute to Lowell's evolving cultural landscape, and we look forward to the continued advancement of our city's artistic and civic vitality.”   “The Cultural District Initiative has been truly transformational for our community in Haverhill,” said Erin Padilla, Director, Creative Haverhill. “Thanks to this program our creative community has come together to develop events like the Haverhill Art Walk festivals within Haverhill’s Riverfront Cultural District. These events support our local artists, businesses, restaurants, and district as a whole. Without the Cultural Districts Initiative, our community wouldn’t have the capacity or the funding for these integral programs. Thanks to these programs community connectivity and pride have grown and our local artists and businesses are thriving!”   Mass Cultural Council was also joined by State Reps. Rodney Elliott (D- Lowell) and Tara Hong (D- Lowell), Lowell Vice Mayor Paul Ratha Yem, and staff of State Sen. Ed. Kennedy (D- Lowell) to celebrate these awards.   “Today we celebrate a significant investment in our community’s cultural heritage,” said Rep. Elliott. “The grant funding will empower our state-designated cultural districts to thrive, ensuring that the history and vibrant arts of Lowell continue to flourish for generations to come.”   “This grant awarded by Mass Cultural Council provides an exciting opportunity for the City of Lowell to continue in invest in the Canalway Cultural District, stimulating economic growth and supporting the arts and culture community,” said Rep. Hong.   Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Agency’s governing Council has approved 58 cultural districts in communities of all sizes across the state. Most recently, three new cultural districts were designated in Holyoke, Watertown, and Westfield in November.   Last year (FY24), saw the continued success of the program as the cultural districts reported on their economic impact, including: 1.7 million total visitors to cultural district events Approximately 240 new businesses or organizations opened their doors within a cultural district Applications for new cultural district designations are not being accepted at this time; the program is under review by Mass Cultural Council staff and partners. The redesigned program is expected to be launched in Fiscal Year 2026.

波士頓安良慶蛇年新春 大佬、首長同聲高歌

波士頓安良工商會舞瑞獅迎蛇年。(周菊子攝)

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 瑞雪之後，超級盃來，波士頓安良工商會2月9日晚在來自紐約、芝加哥、羅德島州等地的數十名安良兄弟，以及各僑團首長共300多人同聚一堂的熱絡中，假帝苑大酒樓慶祝蛇年新春，高歌粵語版「朋友」，開心非常。

波士頓安良和嘉賓敬酒。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓安良工商會近年強調年輕化，在全美安良元老陳仕維掌舵中，2名會長，陳偉民、黃展唐都是年僅四十多歲的年輕人，為社區傳承打底。

              今年的波士頓安良工商會新春慶祝會，出席的議員比去年少，遠道來捧場的兄弟卻更多。嘉賓致詞都言簡意賅，倒是安良中文書記梅宇國即席朗誦他個人創作的「波士頓賦」，成為亮點。

波士頓的全美安良元老陳仕維(左三)、會長陳偉民(左四)和
波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(左二)等嘉賓一起接受瑞獅祝福。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓市議員愛德華費林 (Ed Flynn)則表示，當他四處巡走時，許多人跟他說，”議員，在尼倫街 (Kneeland)上給我們多些停車位，如何? 來支持地方上的生意”。他知道停車位對生意人來說很重要，次日他回議會，就會問議員同僚們是否支持他，在尼倫街上多設停車位。他不保證能做到，但一定會嘗試爭取。

              駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏代表經文處，感謝波士頓安良過去幾十年來對中華民國臺灣的堅定不移支持，還感謝會長陳偉民與該會的致力服務社區。他還用廣東話說” 祝大家新年快樂，身體健康” 。

波士頓安良會長陳偉民致詞。(周菊子攝)

全美安良總理陳啟靈，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，麻州參議員Nick Collins的代表，波士頓市華埠聯絡員黃楚嵐等人，也都在Sorat Ly率領安良醒獅隊的三頭瑞獅，敲鑼打鼓，舞動迎春後，應司儀阮鴻燦、梅宇國的邀約上台致詞。

波士頓安良會長黃展唐致詞。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓安良工商會會長陳偉民、黃展唐則在開場致詞儀式的頭尾，依序以英文、中文致詞，感謝安良兄弟和僑團朋友，放下超級杯球賽這”大事”，來參加安良的新春慶祝會，祝願將來與社區僑團緊密合作。

全美洪門元老余麗媖(前右四向右)率波士頓洪門會長胡振勝、前會長黎奕置、
會長譚偉明，以及北美舜裔篤親公所總理陳建立，向波士頓安良會長陳偉民(左起)，
元老團主席陳達偉，總理關永發，總理陳綺靈(後左二起)、波士頓僑教中心主任
高家富，經文處黃耀良組長，廖朝宏處長夫婦等人敬酒、拜年。(周菊子攝)

                   波士頓安良工商會幹事湯偉雄接著介紹遠道而來的兄弟，以及僑團首長等嘉賓。安良兄弟有全美安良元老有陳達偉、胡英僚，全美總理陳啟靈，關永發，紐約安良會長梁沛霖，羅德島安良會長陳任卓、黃超炎，顧問李銳浩，芝加哥會長陳偉聖。僑團首長有全美洪門致公堂元老余麗媖，北美舜裔篤親公所總理陳建立，至德三德公所元老翁宇才，黃周麗桃，伍胥山公所元老伍煥華，美東副總李伍輝民，黃氏公所元老黃國威，美東副總理黃偉健，世界鳳倫公所主席司徒宗達，三益公所元老何遠光等等。

                            波士頓安良財政陳寶愛提醒出席者，每張桌子上都有小南閣贈送的10元禮券，報告送出紅包給中華頤養院、中華耆英會、廣教學校、僑立學校及亞裔青少年服務會(YES)等組織。

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏致詞。(周菊子攝)

              這場蛇年新春慶祝會的最高潮是臺上有僑團首長攜手獻唱「朋友」等歌曲，台下有余定邦夫婦、李錦棠夫婦翩翩起舞。安良元老陳仕維還獨唱了2曲。 (訂正照片圖說，陳黃海蘭)

波士頓市議員愛送上表揚狀給波士頓安良工商會，由會長陳偉民(右)、
黃展唐(左)、黃展唐(左)代表接受，(周菊子攝)

麻州參議員Nick Collins的代表(右起)送上表揚狀給波士頓安良工商會，
由會長黃展唐、陳偉民代表接受。(周菊子攝)

羅德島州的欖城安良工商會由會長陳任卓(右起)、黃超炎，顧問李銳浩(左一)
率隊道賀。(周菊子攝)

紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝致詞。(周菊子攝)

右起，李源沛、余麗媖、陳余寶愛等人演唱「朋友」。 (周菊子攝)

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(右四)、波士頓僑務委員陳仕維(左三)都來
加入唱「朋友」行列。(周菊子攝)

左起，黃國威演唱、阮鴻燦，譚達兒(右一)等人伴舞。(周菊子攝)

右起，黃國麟、黃周麗桃、翁宇才夫婦，何遠光、關麗莎、司徒宗達、黃國威、
黃偉健等人作為僑團首長坐在主席台。(周菊子攝)

左起，阮謝少珍、李盧蓮馨、張韻蘭、鄭增壽，李曹秀萍，黎雯(右一)
等人拚桌坐。

左起，黃國威、黃偉健、翁宇才(右一)等人一起唱粵劇。(周菊子攝)

左起，伍鍾美貞，伍輝民，伍煥華夫婦，陳黃海蘭等人同桌。(圖片說明)

右起，曹品慈夫婦，劉啟祥(左二)、陳新民(左一)等人同桌。

黃紹培在黃國威演唱粵劇時，開手機電筒為他助陣。旁為鄺元傑。(周菊子攝)

波士頓安良蛇年春宴有350人以上出席。(周菊子攝)

PLANNING DEPARTMENT ADVANCES FIRST SQUARES + STREETS PLAN TO SUPPORT HOUSING GROWTH AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN ROSLINDALE SQUARE

BOSTON - February 13, 2025 - The Planning Department this month recommended approval and adoption of the first Squares + Streets plan, in Roslindale Square, and the approval of five new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent approximately 295,003 square feet (SF), will create 226 new residential units, including 91 units that are designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 258 construction jobs and 11 permanent jobs. The advancement of Squares + Streets and these development projects demonstrate the City’s commitment to increasing a diversity of housing options, and making Boston more resilient, affordable, and equitable. Planning & Zoning Squares + Streets Small Area Plan for Roslindale Square The BPDA Board of Directors formally adopted the Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Small Area Plan. This is the first Squares + Streets plan adopted since the launch of the citywide planning and zoning initiative last year. The initiative focuses on expanding access to housing in Boston’s neighborhood centers that have strong transportation, cultural, and commercial resources. In the Roslindale Square plan area, there is significant opportunity to build more housing options for Bostonians to support beloved local businesses, and stimulate demand for new small businesses. The main goals of this plan are to strengthen community connections, activate public spaces with more diverse social opportunities and mixed-income housing, and to encourage growth in Roslindale Square while adapting existing buildings with historic and cultural significance to serve modern-day needs. These goals emerged as the focal points of the plan after more than a year of engagement with the Roslindale community, including numerous types of events and interactions, such as pop-ups at places of community gathering, coffee hours, staff attendance at seasonal events, and hands-on virtual and in-person workshops.  The plan recommends strengthening connections in the plan area by expanding and enhancing the pedestrian infrastructure in the Square, and encouraging small-scale retail stores that will naturally create more foot traffic and bolster connectivity in the area. The plan also recommends activating public spaces to serve the diverse community in Roslindale through new public art, local programming that facilitates opportunities for gathering, allowing a variety of different ground floor uses, and encouraging more mixed-income housing. In addition, the plan identifies sites for larger buildings and land uses that would best serve the neighborhood such as entertainment or recreation venues. This plan will guide staff review of future development and capital investment projects in this area, and lay the foundation for zoning updates that will help realize this vision. The rezoning process will begin tomorrow with the release of a draft zoning map and community engagement events will continue over the next several weeks. Development Projects New income-restricted housing at 639 Warren Street in Roxbury moves forward Housing: 63 income-restricted units: 54 rental and 9 homeownership units Jobs: Approximately 79 construction jobs, commercial space Community: New open space on site, new bikeshare station, close proximity to multiple bus routes Sustainability: LEED Gold, Passive House, solar-ready This project will convert land in Roxbury that has been vacant for at least 50 years into a new mixed-use development which includes 63 new income-restricted homes and commercial space. There will be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The development site is in close proximity to multiple bus routes and the commuter rail, and the building will include indoor and outdoor bike parking. In addition, this project will contribute $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department to support the City’s bikeshare system and a new bikeshare station.  Office building at 4 Liberty Square to be converted into housing Housing: 36 units, 7 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 27 construction jobs Community: Close proximity to public transportation Sustainability: All-electric building, adaptive reuse of existing structure, compliant with Stretch Energy Code As part of the City’s Office to Residential Conversion Program, this project will renovate what is currently a seven-story office building downtown into 36 new homes, including studios, one-, and two-bedroom units. Seven of the units will be income-restricted. The current ground floor restaurant will remain. This project will contribute to the overall revitalization and vision for a more vibrant, mixed use Downtown.  New homes to be built at 142-146 St. Mary’s Street in the Fenway Housing: 85 units, 13 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 96 construction jobs Community: Close proximity to public transportation, new connections to MBTA Green Line, new street trees Sustainability: Passive House, commitment to purchase Boston Community Choice Electricity, all-electric heat pump systems This project will turn a parking garage in the Fenway neighborhood into a new six-story apartment building with 85 new homes, 13 of which will be income-restricted. There will be a mix of studios, one-, and two-bedroom units. This transit-oriented development will make significant improvements to the public realm by expanding sidewalks in the vicinity, enhancing pedestrian access, and creating a new pedestrian pathway that will connect the development to the MBTA’s Fenway stop. As part of the community benefits for this project, it will contribute $150,000 to the Brookline Green Space Alliance for maintaining and enhancing nearby Monmouth Park in the Fenway neighborhood. In addition, the project will contribute a bikeshare station near the development and $49,000 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system. 2-8 Bowdoin Street project will bring new housing and retail space to Dorchester Housing: 22 residential units, 4 income-restricted units Jobs: Restaurant space, approximately 31 construction jobs Community: Enhanced sidewalks and lighting for pedestrian safety, new landscaping, Sustainability: All electric units, Passive House, using cross laminated timber to reduce embodied carbon Located in Dorchester, this seven-story mixed-use development project will include 22 units of housing, four of which will be income-restricted. There will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The ground floor will include commercial/restaurant and retail space. Bike parking will be available on site. This project will improve the public realm by widening the sidewalks in the vicinity and adding new lighting for pedestrians. As part of the community benefits, the project will contribute $6,050 to the Boston Transportation Department in support of the bikeshare system, and $22,000 to the City’s Fund for Parks. 141 Addison Street project will build new homes in East Boston Housing: 20 homeownership units, 4 income-restricted units Jobs: Approximately 25 construction jobs Community: Public realm improvements Sustainability: Passive House, design will meet coastal flood resilience guidelines Located in East Boston, this project will build a new four-story building with 20 new homes, including a mix of one-, two-, and three bedroom homes. Four of these units will be income-restricted. This project will improve the public realm by adding new street trees, fixing the sidewalks in the area, and providing bike parking for visitors.  In addition to these projects, the board approved: An update to the West Site of the previously approved 60-80 Kilmarnock Street project. At 69-81 Kilmarnock, they will add more income-restricted units, introduce patient-family housing tentatively to be leased to Boston Children's Hospital, and modify the building's exterior design. An update to a previously approved project at 280-290 Warren Street, also known as One Waverly Place, to increase the overall size of the project. The disbursement of $140,000 in varying amounts to 22 community organizations serving the Dorchester neighborhood from contributions made by the South Bay project.

波士頓市後灣區Boylston街 路邊停車計費時段改為 7 AM到10 PM

              (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市後灣區 (Back Bay)的波約斯頓街 (Boylston)的街邊計時停車時段改了? 路邊的告示牌，從早上8點到晚上8點，改成了從早上7點到晚上10點。

              波士頓市後灣區是波士頓市中心最難找路邊停車位的區域之一，如今不但車位難找，計時停車時段也成了許多駕車人士的新挑戰。

              後灣區街道上的停車告示牌，如今在不同街道上，有不同的調車時段。有些街道仍然是從早上8點到晚上8點，但居民們說，時段的不斷變動，讓人要確認什麼時候可以在那兒停車，變得很困難，更何況停車費還上漲了。

              也有在這區域內開車的人抱怨，後灣區不但是最難找停車位的地區之一，有時候，那些停車告示牌上標記的訊息，還沒有道理，讓人為了些微不足道的原因，被開罰單。也讓一些人甚至得在出發做個停車攻略，以便及時抵達目的地。

              WBZ電視台表示，該台曾數度洽詢波士頓市府，卻都未獲回應。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $158 Million for New Affordable Housing Developments Across the State

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $158 Million for New Affordable Housing Developments Across the State 

14 projects in 12 communities will create 1,100+ affordable housing units for seniors and families 

PLYMOUTH – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $158 million in low-income housing tax credit and subsidy awards for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. These awards will support the production and preservation of 1,138 affordable units for seniors and families across the state. These awards were made possible in part by the $1 billion tax relief bill signed by Governor Maura Healey in 2023, which raised the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to $60 million annually, a $20 million increase that allows the state to support more affordable housing production. 

“High housing costs are one of the biggest challenges facing Massachusetts residents. Our administration is refusing to kick the can down the road. We need to increase housing production across the state to lower costs – and these affordable housing awards will help us get there,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Because of our tax cuts package, we’re able to give out more funding than ever before, which will directly support the creation of more than 1,000 affordable homes for seniors and families across our state.” 

“Every dollar we’re delivering to developers and communities directly translates into new, affordable homes for residents across our state,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “It’s great to be in Plymouth today to see how they are embracing the incredible benefits that new housing brings and delivering a great place to call home for hundreds of seniors. We’re excited to see how these awards will get shovels in ground for Cranberry Commons and housing projects across the state.” 

On Thursday, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Augustus and local officials visited the Redbrook community in Plymouth, where The Grantham Group will be building Cranberry Commons with the support of one of the awards. When completed, Cranberry Commons will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable for seniors.

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s is working hard not only to expand affordable housing opportunities across the Commonwealth but also to preserve our rich history through the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings for housing,” said Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “The 14 projects being awarded today represent another strong step forward to drive down housing costs and will foster stronger communities for years to come.” 

"The Town of Plymouth appreciates the Healey-Driscoll administration's ongoing dedication to affordable housing,” said Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi. “This award reinforces the Town’s commitment to expanding affordable housing options for our residents." 

Projects include new senior developments, a deep energy retrofit, and the adaptive reuse of an old mill being converted into housing. A total of 95 percent of units will be affordable to seniors or families earning less than 60 percent of AMI. At least 327 units will be deeply affordable and restricted to individuals or families earning less than 30 percent of AMI. A full awardee list is below: 

• The Brian J. Honan Apartments in Allston-Brighton, sponsored by Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation. When completed, the project will offer 50 rehabilitated and affordable units. 

• The Brooke House at Olmsted Village in Boston, sponsored by 2Life Development. When completed, Brooke House will offer 127 total affordable senior units. 

• Warren Hall in Boston, sponsored by Schochet Companies and Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation. When completed, 33 of the 35 units will carry affordable rent restrictions, eight of which will be restricted for occupancy by households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• Phase 1 of the Campello Redevelopment in Brockton, sponsored by Brockton Housing Authority. When completed, phase 1 will offer 144 total units, all of which will be affordable to low-income seniors, including seniors earning less than 30 percent AMI. 

• Blanchard 1 and 2 in Cambridge, sponsored by B’nai B’rith. The project will feature 110 total affordable units for persons at least 55 years old. 

• Asbury Commons in Hamilton, sponsored by Harborlight Community Partners. The project will feature 45 total affordable units, with 29 units restricted for families earning less than 60 percent of AMI and 16 units restricted for families earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• Harbor Vue in Hyannis, sponsored by WinnDevelopment. When completed, Harbor Vue will offer 120 total units for individuals and families. 70 units will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• Phase two of Marriner Mill adaptive re-use in Lawrence, sponsored by Lawrence Community Works and The Community Builders. When completed, this phase of Marriner Mill will offer 76 total affordable units. 

• The New Bedford Scattered Sites project, sponsored by Cruz Companies. When completed, the project will feature 83 total units. Seventy-three units will be affordable to families and/or senior households. Twenty units will be further restricted to households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• Cranberry Commons senior housing in Plymouth, sponsored by Town of Plymouth. When completed, Cranberry Commons will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable for seniors earning less than 60 percent of AMI. 13 units will be further restricted for seniors earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• El Centro senior housing in Salem, sponsored by North Shore Community Development Coalition. When completed, El Centro will offer 48 total units constructed in two buildings. All 48 units will be affordable to seniors earning less than 60 percent of AMI.  Eight units will be further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI. 

• Merrick Park Apartments adaptive reuse in Springfield, sponsored by First Resource Development. When completed, Merrick Park Apartments will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent of AMI.  At least eight units will be further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• St. Ann’s Senior Village in Wayland, sponsored by Planning Office for Urban Affairs. When completed, the project will offer 60 total units, all of which will be affordable to seniors earning less than 50 percent of AMI, with 15 units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

• Lakeside Apartments in Worcester, sponsored by Tremont Development Partners and the Worcester Housing Authority). When completed, the project will offer 116 affordable units for families. All units will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent AMI, with 87 units further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

The total funding awards represent a combination of $23.3 million in federal 4 percent LIHTC, $6 million in federal 9 percent LIHTC, $35.6 million in state LIHTC, and $93.5 million in EOHLC subsidies.