麻州長Healey80億元改善交通 路演強調將新創14萬工作機會

Governor Healey Continues ‘Transforming Transportation’ Road Show at Training Facility in Medway to Highlight Job Creation 

Governor’s $8 billion transportation plan would create 140,000 good-paying jobs 

MEDWAY – Today, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll continued their Transforming Transportation Road Show at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 in Medway. They toured the training facility, met with apprentices and union members, and highlighted the Governor’s $8 billion plan to improve transportation, which will create up to 140,000 jobs across the state. 

“Our $8 billion transportation plan is going to improve roads, bridges and public transportation across the state, which will ease congestion and improve quality of life. It’s the hardworking men and women from unions like IUOE who are going to be getting this done for all of us,” said Governor Healey. “This plan represents an incredible opportunity to not only make major upgrades to our transportation, but to also create up to 140,000 good-paying, family-sustaining, and highly skilled jobs. Together, we’re going to make sure Massachusetts is a place where everybody gets where they need to go on time and where working families get the pay, benefits and opportunities they deserve.” 

“Behind every dollar we invest into transportation, there are thousands of workers who will turn it into tangible improvements that the people of Massachusetts will experience every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “We’re talking about crane and excavator operators, mechanics, surveyors, technicians, iron and steel workers, carpenters, electricians, and laborers who are going to make it possible. We are committed to working closely with labor to ensure that we have the workforce necessary to deliver on these projects and that our workers are receiving the training and support they need to succeed.” 

“The Healey-Driscoll administration continues to transform transportation with a proposed $8 billion dollar investment to fund infrastructure projects, expand public transportation, and support goals to create a state-wide system which is safe, accessible, and resilient,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “We are grateful to Local 4 of the International Union of Operating Engineers for investing in training for its members.  Local 4 and other partners in labor unions like them are helping to build an economy which works for everyone, and training is foundational to getting these important jobs done well, done on time, and done safely.” 

“IUOE Local 4 is dedicated to supporting a strong workforce, and we believe that investing in training is essential for both our members and the community we serve. Local 4 members invest over $5 million annually to support the training of our members and apprentices,” said IUOE Local 4 Business Manager Mike Bowes. “Local 4 has two training locations: one in Canton that specializes in dirt equipment, and our second here in Medway that focuses on crane operation. It is this access to training that makes our operators world-class. We look forward to the $8 billion infrastructure package so that our members may get out to work.” 

“In 2025, with municipalities across the Commonwealth facing the fiscal challenges of funding essential everyday services such as fire, police and public education with very limited resources, the opportunity to partner with our state leaders to identify and finance critical transportation needs is both welcomed and urged,” said Medway Town Manager Micheal E. Boynton. “Local roads, bridges, culverts and sidewalks are in immediate need of repair or replacement, and the ability to leverage state dollars toward those projects is an absolute must. In Medway, we are currently partnering with our state colleagues to fund a redesign of Route 109 from Route 126 to the Milford town line that will not only improve roadway safety but will help us open new doors to economic growth and development in the region. This is but one example of how working together we can improve the quality of our transportation network here in Massachusetts.” 

The Governor’s transportation plan proposes an $8 billion investment over the next 10 years to improve the state’s roads, bridges and regional transportation system and immediately stabilize the finances of the MBTA. It allocates $17.5 million to MassDOT’s workforce and project delivery reserve to boost staffing, hiring, and skills development. This funding will support teams working on key projects like West-East Rail, major construction projects, and road/bridge improvements, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery. These positions will help MassDOT manage its growing capital program and drive resilience improvements statewide.  

The plan also includes $10 million for the MBTA Workforce Academy, $400 million to address workforce and safety initiatives identified as necessary by the Federal Transit Authority, and $25 million for Regional Transit Authority workforce recruitment and retention. 

Earlier this month, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll kicked off the Transforming Transportation Road Show at the Brockton Area Transportation’s Intermodal Transportation Centre to promote the ways in which the plan will support the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities. 

紐英崙中華專協慶蛇年元宵 川普、賀錦麗都入謎題

紐英崙中華專協在華經會大樓慶元宵。前排左起黃顗蓉、盧彥君、黃耀良、
游子揚，廖朝宏處長，游子楊夫人。(周菊子攝)

               (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙中華專業人員協會 (NEACP) 一年一度的猜燈謎、慶元宵，日前在華人經濟發展協會 (CEDC)大樓七樓，以袁尚賢博士風格獨特的20道謎題再次讓人絞盡腦汁，出席眾人競猜時撓頭搔耳，猜中時驚嘆爆笑，說這簡直是腦迴路測試。

紐英崙中華專協同仁，左起董事長游子揚夫婦，會長黃顗蓉、盧彥君夫婦，
名譽董事長蔣宗壬、史美芳夫婦，副會長連韻婷，董事林致中，
後右起幹事陳品瑋，蔡景全。(周菊子攝)

專協猜謎活動主持人黃顗蓉在猜謎開始前，拿出袁尚賢博士以毛筆撰就的”迷法五章”，提醒猜謎者，要解謎題得”斷章取義，歪打正著，牽強附會，切忌犯面，力求典雅”，讓出席者看了不禁莞爾。

              這天有不少嘉賓出席，包括駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，組長黃耀良，科技組組長蔡孟勳，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，黃氏宗親會婦女部主任黃周麗桃與黃國麟夫婦等，至少6人。

中華專協董事長游子揚(左三)、會長盧彥君(左一)歡迎嘉賓到會。左二起，
科技組組長蔡孟勳，經文處長廖朝宏，組長黃耀良，僑教中心主任高家富，(周菊子攝

              廖朝宏處長說，過去四十幾年來，中華專協和中華民國台灣的關係非常密切，從早期的國建會到現在的不同角色，都和台灣有著千絲萬縷聯繫，希望將來中華專協能幫助台灣政府繼續向前走，為台灣的經濟發展，維持全球供應鏈地位做貢獻。

盧彥君也特地感謝宋永麒和池元山分別為該會當天的活動揮毫，用紅紙寫下”中華專協”、”元宵節快樂”等字樣，增添農曆新年的喜氣。

袁尚賢博士的猜謎法則。(周菊子攝)

                      這天的謎題，十分有趣，包括「統統由男人作主」，「兩口子都火化」，「不完全花」，「不管三七二十一」，「仙徑」，「人來風」，「蜀中無常人」，「慶祝用的絲織品真美」，「駕車遊哈哈，」「此山之真面目是有學問的尖頭曼」，「算來沒錯」，「ROCK」，「不知道」，「吃齋的坐一桌」，「歌唱比賽」，「第二條蛇」，「看著鼠輩登基」，「Adam & Eve wish for a fruit」，「without a desk」，「三天又三天」，要來猜常用語、成語、人名、數學、理化、英文字。由於謎題真是無俚頭，卻又自有道理，每每揭曉謎底時，就引出一陣陣”啊”的驚詫聲。

連韻婷(右)、蔡景全(左)在門口接待。(周菊子攝)

這一桌，幾乎每個人都猜中至少一題，是這天的猜謎冠軍桌。
左起，譚嘉陵，彭淑敏，林致中，周萬欽，李小玉夫富。(周菊子攝)

              在這些謎題中，謝開明猜中「人來風」是客氣，史美芳猜中「駕車遊，哈哈」是開玩笑，李小玉猜中「蜀中無常人」是川普，李孟杰猜中「慶祝用的絲織品真美」，蔡孟勳猜中「不完全花」是節度使，連韻婷猜中「Rock」是石英，林致中猜中「without a desk」是Notable，周萬欽猜中「看著鼠輩登基」是望子成龍，陳韋同猜中「兩口子都火化」是偶然，高名震猜中「三天又三天」是再次結晶等，不少人還前後猜中兩題。

              當天猜中謎題者皆有獎，高名震還個人送出卡通紅包，請中華專協發給每名出席者，增添許多過年氣氛。

中華專協這天也有歷任董事長，包括蔣宗壬、譚嘉陵，李小玉，張重華，蔡明機，彭淑敏，周萬欽等到會支持。

哈佛、MIT的同學這天到場支持。(周菊子攝)

              中華專協的現任董事長，麻州大學羅爾分校教授游子揚致詞時感謝經文處支持，嘉賓們出席，稱許幹部們合縱連橫，準備得十分週全。

有著麻省理工大學博士後資歷的會長盧彥君則說明，這場活動還和建中校友會，台大校友會合作，得到哈佛、MIT同學，以及劍橋合唱團等社團支持，將來要和更多學生團體接觸，爭取傳承年輕化。(更新版)

高名震送出的卡通圖片紅包。(周菊子攝)

謝開明猜到"人來風"是客氣。(周菊子攝)

中華專協會長盧彥君(後右)歡迎台大校友會會長李佳蓉(前右)，玉山科協理事
許翠玲(前左)，以及李孟杰(後左)、高名震(後終)等人出席。(周菊子攝)

陳韋同(右)猜中"兩口子都火化"這刁鑽迷題的答案是"偶燃"。(周菊子攝)

MAYOR WU SHARES BOSTON’S PREPARATIONS FOR CLIMATE EMERGENCIES

 MAYOR WU SHARES BOSTON’S PREPARATIONS FOR CLIMATE EMERGENCIES 

City reinforcing emergency response processes while also implementing long-term resilience plans 

BOSTON - Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks with long-term climate resilience plans and ongoing efforts to update the City’s emergency response. As a coastal city, Boston faces the increasing climate risk of extreme heat, rising coastal flooding, and intense stormwater. The city’s cross-departmental approach has shifted the emphasis from planning to implementation, focusing on empowering residents, supporting communities at greatest risk of flooding and other emergency events, and lowering the risk citywide through resilience efforts.  

“Climate risks require an all of government approach, and here in Boston we’ve been working on short and long term initiatives to better respond in emergency situations and protect our residents in the generations to come,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Emergency weather events in other parts of the country have highlighted the need for us to share our progress and remind residents to take precautions now such as signing up for AlertBoston and familiarizing themselves with our coastal flood map. I’m grateful to our City departments and external partners for all of their work behind the scenes to keep our communities safe.” 

"Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. At the City of Boston, we are committed to providing the plans, resources, and communication necessary to keep our community safe,” said Chief of Emergency Preparedness Adrian Jordan. “However, the more our residents are informed, engaged, and prepared, the stronger our response will be in the face of any emergency. I encourage all residents to sign up for AlertBoston, consider joining our CERT program, and most importantly, create an emergency plan for themselves and their families." 

"As climate risks intensify, our approach must be both proactive to our current risks and adaptive to our changing climate. Boston is not only strengthening its emergency response capabilities but also making longer term infrastructure investments to protect our neighborhoods from rising seas, extreme storms, and dangerous heat,” said Brian Swett, Chief Climate Officer. “I’m grateful for Mayor Wu’s leadership, the dedication of our city teams, and the engagement of residents and business owners in making Boston a national leader in climate resilience and emergency preparedness." 

The City has been working to develop and implement climate resilience projects to address coastal flooding, stormwater management, and extreme heat. Today, Mayor Wu announced the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) brought on a Floodplain Administrator who is working to improve floodplain management practices. These efforts can increase access to lower cost flood insurance through FEMA’s Community Rating System Program, which hiring a Floodplain Administrator is a key first step towards qualifying for. Landlords and housing property managers will also see on this year’s rental registration forms the opportunity to identify if their buildings include basement units. Residents of these units are at a higher risk in the event of flooding, and the City is prioritizing knowing where they are to proactively provide support. 

“Boston is taking actionable steps to prepare our City’s built environment for future climate emergencies, following through on previous planning work. Hiring the new Floodplain Administrator is an example of how we’re enacting Boston’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan,” shared Dion Irish, Chief of Operations. “We’re focused on making both our public safety facilities more resilient and on ensuring the buildings where our communities gather together can weather storms and continue to serve residents during and after major climate events.” 

Mayor Wu joined city officials for today’s press briefing at the District A-7 police station in East Boston, which the Mayor opened in 2023. The new building design incorporates resiliency features, including stormwater chambers under the parking lot and stormwater planters that capture stormwater that falls on site, and a cool, white roof to help with extreme heat mitigation.  

"As a representative of one of Boston’s most vulnerable coastal communities, I know firsthand that climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s a present reality,” said Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata. “Our neighborhoods are already seeing the effects of rising seas, extreme storms, and dangerous heat. I commend the administration for moving from planning to action, ensuring that residents, businesses, and infrastructure are better prepared for climate emergencies. From floodplain management to emergency response, these efforts will help protect our most at-risk communities and create a more resilient city."   

Other recent efforts to better respond to potential coastal flooding events include the Boston Fire Department’s new high water rescue vehicles, hosting the nation’s first Deployables Day training exercise last fall, and upgrading the City’s flood forecasting and tracking system. The City has also been working to lower the risk of flooding events in the long-term by implementing the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District (CFROD), a national-leading standard to embed coastal resilience into our Zoning code; redesigning parks and green spaces for resiliency such as McConnell Park in Dorchester and Ryan Playground in Charlestown; and allocating the highest amount of Capital funding in Boston’s history to coastal resilience projects. A new stormwater grant and credit program launched by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission and new green infrastructure standards are now in place to update the City’s aging water and sewer system and its capacity during heavy rain. 

Similarly for extreme heat events, the City launched the Urban Forestry Division to bring shade to the hottest neighborhood streets. For instance, 1,912 new street trees were planted in 2024. Additionally, the City of Boston launched the Boston Tree Alliance while planting over 160 trees on private properties, and has installed the nation’s largest implementation of green roofs on bus shelters. New misting towers and tents are put in place at key sites, including nine Boston Public Library locations and three community centers, during heat emergencies to keep residents cool where they are.  

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration is fortunate to have a strong group of emergency management partners at the local and state level addressing the increasing complexity and frequency of crisis events caused by climate change,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Dawn Brantley. “Through collaboration, training, and planning, Boston is increasing community-level resilience and reducing long-term vulnerability, especially within disadvantaged communities that are often disproportionately impacted by disasters.” 

In the wake of large-scale evacuations and severe weather emergencies around the country, residents are encouraged to educate themselves on their evacuation routes. The Office of Emergency Management is launching an update to the existing evacuation route signs around the City to better reflect current traffic flow and at-risk areas. This will also include a shift to more online education materials in addition to the physical signage. 

Residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Boston, a free service available in the City’s 11 most-spoken languages. 

麻州政府建議增加3000個技職教育席次

Healey-Driscoll Administration to Propose 3,000 New Career Technical Education Seats, Lottery Admission Policy 

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to vote to send regulations to public comment on Tuesday  

EVERETT – The Healey-Driscoll Administration will be proposing regulation changes to improve access to career technical education (CTE) programs across Massachusetts to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday. These changes would strengthen CTE recruitment efforts and require lottery admissions at all CTE schools and programs with a waitlist.  

These proposed regulations are part of the administration’s larger efforts to “Reimagine High School” and promote programs that equip students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market through innovative, applied learning opportunities. Governor Healey’s recently filed supplemental budget includes $75 million for Career Technical Education School grants that will add an additional 3,000 new CTE seats over three years. Also, Governor Healey’s BRIGHT Act includes $100 million for Skills Capital grants that support high schools, colleges, and educational institutions to upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces, expand career programs, and increase capacity in workforce training programs.  

“Massachusetts' career technical education programs play an important role in our state's education system and economy. They provide students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market and help us meet the workforce needs of our employers,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our administration has been engaging with families, educators, CTE schools, local officials and the business community to determine how we can increase access to these programs and set all of our students up for success. We are proud to propose these regulation changes and appreciate the Board’s review.”  

“Career technical education is in demand in many districts, and while our administration works to expand the number of seats available, it is also important to ensure that students of all backgrounds can access those seats,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This proposal seeks to improve the admissions process, which will have positive impacts on our students, schools and economy.”  

Under the proposal, CTE programs may only use excessive unexcused absences and/or certain disciplinary conduct as selective criteria for students to enter the lottery process. Further, middle schools located in sending districts would be required to maintain a districtwide policy on how students are made aware of and gain exposure to CTE in their district, regional, agricultural, and other public high schools. Together, these changes will enable more equitable CTE access for all students.   

“The Healey-Driscoll administration has a core set of values that drive our work every day and are reflected in these proposed changes. Thank you to the Board and stakeholders for their continued discussions and feedback. I believe a lottery system and strengthening recruitment efforts will improve CTE access for all students,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “In Massachusetts, we remain focused on creating the conditions for all students to realize their dreams.”  

“The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is committed to all students having equitable access to career technical education, and these proposed regulatory changes are designed to advance that goal,” said Russell D. Johnston, acting commissioner of elementary and secondary education. “We welcome additional public input before the Board votes.”   

The proposed regulations are the result of a series of study sessions and include feedback from stakeholders. Since October 2024, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has held three special meetings and three committee meetings to discuss admissions in CTE schools and programs. As part of these presentations and Board public comment, superintendents, parents, school committee representatives, principals, school counselors, and community advocates have shared their experiences with CTE admissions.  

GREATER BOSTON FILM INSTITUTIONS JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE CINEMA LEGEND FREDERICK WISEMAN

GREATER BOSTON FILM INSTITUTIONS JOIN FORCES TO CELEBRATE CINEMA LEGEND FREDERICK WISEMAN

 Retrospective to feature freshly-restored films by the iconic documentarian 

Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville, Massachusetts (February 19, 2025) — Boston film institutions The Brattle Theatre, Coolidge Corner Theatre, IFFBoston, Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA), and Somerville Theatre announce a programming partnership in celebration of legendary local documentarian Frederick Wiseman. Beginning on March 1 with a screening of Titicut Follies at the MFA, this wide-ranging retrospective will feature a selection of films spanning decades of the iconic filmmaker’s prolific career, including many of the 33 classics newly restored in 4K following a five-year restoration process by Zipporah Films and overseen by Wiseman. 

Throughout his nearly six-decade career, Wiseman has been steadily and unflinchingly chronicling institutional life in America and abroad. Featured screenings include Hospital (The Brattle, March 10); National Gallery (Museum of Fine Arts, March 15); High School (Coolidge Corner Theatre, April 1); and Boxing Gym (Somerville Theatre, May 6). 

“Frederick Wiseman is one of our greatest living documentary filmmakers, and it is an honor to work together to pay tribute to his storied career,” said the participating film institutions in a joint statement. 

Wiseman himself adds, “I am very pleased that the Brattle, Coolidge, MFA, Somerville and IFFBoston are collaborating on the retrospective of my films.  It is a great honor for me that the theaters I spent so much time in, at various stages of my life, are working together to show the films.” 

A full schedule of screenings is listed below. Showtimes and ticket prices vary; please visit organization websites for details. Additional screenings and showtimes TBA. 

The Brattle: https://brattlefilm.org/film-series/frederick-wiseman/           

Coolidge Corner Theatre: https://coolidge.org/wiseman

IFFBoston: https://iffboston.org/

MFA: https://www.mfa.org/series/two-films-by-frederick-wiseman

The Somerville Theatre: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/ 

FILM SCHEDULE (listed by date) 

Titicut Follies

Frederick Wiseman, 1967, USA, 84m

This explosive film, which made Wiseman a household name, provides an unflinching look at the conditions inside the Bridgewater State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Massachusetts. Through a combination of observational footage and stark, unfiltered moments of daily life at the institution, Titicut Follies reveals the dehumanizing and brutal treatment of the patients.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Saturday, March 1 at 1:30pm

Tickets: https://www.mfa.org/event/film/titicut-follies

 

Hospital

Frederick Wiseman, 1969, U.S., 84m

Hospital shows the daily activities of New York City’s Metropolitan Hospital, following hospital staff and a variety of patients with an emphasis on the emergency ward and outpatient clinics. The cases depicted illustrate how medical expertise, availability of resources, organizational considerations, and the nature of communication among the staff and patients affect the delivery of appropriate health care.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 3 at 6:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Essene

Frederick Wiseman, 1972, U.S., 89m

Essene is about daily life in a Benedictine monastery and the resolution of conflict between personal needs and the institutional and organizational priorities of the community. In the Order, where the focus of life is the relationship of individual work and worship to the community as a whole, the brethren must cope with the same issues that arise in any community: rules, work, worship, values, love, and play.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 3 at 8:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Law and Order

Frederick Wiseman, 1969, U.S., 81m

Law and Order follows the day-to-day work of the Kansas City Police Department as they operate in an area hit hard by violence during several 1968 race riots. The film surveys the wide range of work the police are asked to perform: enforcing the law, maintaining order, and providing general social services. The incidents shown illustrate how training, community expectations, socioeconomic status of the subject, the threat of violence, and discretion all affect police behavior.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 10 at 6:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Basic Training

Frederick Wiseman, 1971, U.S., 89m

Basic Training follows a company of draftees and enlisted men through nine weeks of the basic training cycle and the many forms of ideological training familiar to those who have served in the armed forces. The varieties of training techniques used by the army in converting civilians to soldiers are illustrated in scenes of drills, M-16 and bayonet use, a gas chamber, mines, night crawls, an infiltration course, and the many forms of ideological training familiar to millions of men and women who have served in the armed forces.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 10 at 8:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Canal Zone

Frederick Wiseman, 1977, U.S., 174m

Canal Zone is about the people who live and work in the Panama Canal Zone and shows both the operation of the canal and the various governmental agencies related to its functioning and the lives of the Americans in the zone. The film includes sequences of ships in transit, the work of special canal pilots, aspects of the civil government, the work of the military, and the social, religious and recreational life of the Zonians.

The Brattle Theatre

Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

National Gallery

Frederick Wiseman, 2014, USA, UK, and France, 180 min

The director’s classic National Gallery takes audiences behind the scenes of a London institution, on a journey to the heart of a museum inhabited by masterpieces of Western art from the Middle Ages to the 19th Century. National Gallery is the portrait of a place, its way of working and relations with the world, its staff and public, and its paintings.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Saturday, March 15 at 1:30pm

Tickets: https://www.mfa.org/event/film/national-gallery

 

Juvenile Court

Frederick Wiseman, 1973, U.S., 144m

Juvenile Court shows the complex variety of cases before the Memphis Juvenile Court: foster home placement, drug abuse, armed robbery, child abuse, and sexual offenses. The sequences illustrate such issues as community protection vs. the desire for rehabilitation, the range and the limits of the choices available to the court, the psychology of the offender, and the constitutional and procedural questions involved in administering a juvenile court.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 17 at 6:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Welfare

Frederick Wiseman, 1975, U.S., 167m

A profile of the welfare system that illustrates the staggering diversity of problems that surround welfare: unemployment, divorce, housing, medical and psychiatric problems, abandoned and abused children, and the elderly. These issues are presented in a context where welfare workers and clients struggle to cope with and interpret the laws and regulations that govern their work and life.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 24 at 7:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

Model

Frederick Wiseman, 1980, U.S., 129m

Model shows male and female models at work on TV commercials, fashion shows, magazine covers, and advertising for a variety of products, including designer collections, fur coats, sports clothes, and automobiles. The models are seen at work with photographers whose techniques illustrate different styles of fashion and product photography. The business aspect of running an agency is also shown: interviewing prospective models, career counseling, arranging portfolios, talking with clients, and planning trips. The film presents a view of the intersections of fashion, business, advertising, photography, television, and fantasy.

The Brattle Theatre

Monday, March 24 at 6:00pm

Tickets: https://brattlefilm.org/

 

High School

Frederick Wiseman, 1968, U.S., 74m

Filmed at a large urban high school in Philadelphia, High School documents how the school system not only exists to pass on “facts” but also transmits social values from one generation to another. High School presents a series of formal and informal encounters between teachers, students, parents, and administrators through which the ideology and values of the school emerge.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30pm

Tickets: www.coolidge.org

 

The Store

Frederick Wiseman, 1983, U.S., 120m

Centered on the main Neiman-Marcus store and corporate headquarters in Dallas, The Store studies the selection, presentation, marketing, pricing, advertising, and selling of a vast array of consumer products. The film illustrates the internal management and organizational aspects of a large corporation through sales meetings, the development of marketing and advertising strategies, training, personnel practices, and sales techniques.

Somerville Theatre

Thursday, April 3 at 7:00pm

Tickets: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/

 

Racetrack

Frederick Wiseman, 1985, U.S., 114m

Racetrack is about New York’s Belmont Race Track, one of the world’s leading race tracks for thoroughbred racing. The film highlights the training, maintenance, and racing of thoroughbred horses, showing everyday occurrences — from the grooming, feeding, shoeing, and caring for horses in preparation for races, to the various aspects of training, exercising, and timing the horses at the practice track, to betting and watching the races from the grandstand. The film also reveals the variety of work done by trainers, jockeys, jockey agents, grooms, hot walkers, stable hands, and veterinarians.

Somerville Theatre

Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00pm

Tickets: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/

 

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Frederick Wiseman, 2023, U.S., 240m

The MENUS-PLAISIRS is a film about the Troisgros family and their three restaurants, Troisgros, Le Central and Colline, located in three neighboring locations in central France. Troisgros, a restaurant founded 93 years ago, has had three Michelin stars for 55 years and in 2020 was awarded a Michelin green star for exemplary sustainable practices. Much of the film takes place at Troisgros.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Thursday, April 10 at 7:00pm

Tickets: www.coolidge.org

 

Aspen

Frederick Wiseman, 1991, U.S., 146m

Aspen is an exploration during the winter months of the daily life and activities of the people who live, work, visit, and play in Aspen, famous in the 19th century for silver mining and now known for its scenic splendor, mountains, skiing, hiking, music, intellectual activity, and fashionable people.

Somerville Theatre

Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00pm

Tickets: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/

 

La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet

Frederick Wiseman, 2009, U.S., 158m

The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the world’s great ballet companies. The film follows the rehearsals and performances of seven ballets: Genus by Wayne McGregor, Le Songe de Medée by Angelin Preljocaj, La Maison de Bernarda by Mats Ek, Paquita by Pierre Lacotte, Casse Noisette by Rudolph Nureyev, Orphée and Eurydice by Pina Bausch, and Romeo and Juliette by Sasha Waltz. The film shows the work involved in administering the company and the coordinated and collaborative work of choreographers, ballet masters, dancers, musicians, and costume, set, and lighting designers.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Thursday, April 17 at 7:00pm

Tickets: www.coolidge.org

 

Central Park

Frederick Wiseman, 1990, U.S., 176m

Central Park focuses on the famous New York City landmark and the variety of ways people make use of it, while illustrating the complex problems the New York City Parks Department deals with in order to maintain and preserve the park and keep it open and accessible to the public.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00pm

Tickets: www.coolidge.org

 

Zoo

Frederick Wiseman, 1993, U.S., 130m

Zoo is a film about the Miami Zoo, the care and maintenance of the animals by the keepers, the work of the veterinarians and their staff, and the visits to the zoo by people from all over the world. The film presents the wide diversity of interests and activities at the zoo and the interrelatedness of the animal, human, ethical, financial, technical, organizational, and research aspects of its operation.

Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston)

Sunday, April 27 at a time and venue TBA

Tickets: https://iffboston.org/ 

 

Boxing Gym

Frederick Wiseman, 2010, U.S., 91m

The subject of the film is an Austin, Texas institution, Lord's Gym, which was founded over twenty years ago by Richard Lord, a former professional boxer. A wide variety of people of all ages, races, ethnicities and social classes train at the gym: men, women, children, doctors, lawyers, judges, business men and women, immigrants, professional boxers and people who want to become professional boxers alongside amateurs who love the sport and teenagers who are trying to develop strength and assertiveness. The gym is an example of the American “melting pot” where people meet, talk, and train.

Somerville Theatre

Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm

Tickets: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/ 

 

Public Housing

Frederick Wiseman, 1997, U.S., 195m

Public Housing documents daily life at the Ida B. Wells public housing development in Chicago. The film illustrates some of the experiences of people living in conditions of extreme poverty. Events include the work of the tenants’ council, street life, the role of police, job training programs, drug education, teenage mothers, dysfunctional families, elderly residents, nursery school, after-school teenage programs, and the activities of the city, state, and federal governments in maintaining and changing public housing.

Somerville Theatre

Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30pm

Tickets: https://www.somervilletheatre.com/

波士頓市長吳弭提醒市民注意今晚天氣嚴寒

 MAYOR WU URGES CAUTION FOR BITTERLY COLD WEATHER TONIGHT

BOSTON - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a cold weather advisory ahead of the bitterly cold temperatures forecast for this evening, Tuesday, February 18 into Wednesday, February 19, 2025. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the forecast for Boston includes wind chills that will reach zero or below Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with the lowest occurring between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. 

“As the winter weather intensifies with dropping temperatures and strong wind gusts, I urge residents to take all necessary protections,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and each other, especially for those at higher risk of hypothermia and frostbite.”

The City of Boston issues a cold advisory when there is one day or more of 0°F or below observed wind chill. Due to the low temperatures and strong wind gusts, there is an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite, especially for those experiencing homelessness, older adults, and young children. Cold weather may also exacerbate health issues in high-risk individuals.

Mayor Wu is advising residents to take precautions, reminding them to check in on older adults, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. If you see an individual experiencing homelessness and individuals out in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the cold, please call 911. If residents are aware of anyone staying in a vehicle or a place not intended for living during these extreme cold temperatures, they are encouraged to call 911 as well. 

While the temperature forecast does not reach the threshold for declaring a cold emergency, Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ (BCYF) community centers will be operating on their school vacation schedule, open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with extended hours at certain locations. The Boston Public Library will be open during normal operating hours and will be available for people in need of a place to warm up. 

The Boston Public Health Commission’s Southampton Street Shelter and Woods Mullen Shelter will remain open 24/7 for those experiencing homelessness. Amnesty is in effect and anyone with a non-violent restriction may come in. Other overnight shelters and day spaces can be found online at this link or by calling 311.

The Boston Police Department (BPD) will make announcements on every shift for officers and all personnel to be on the lookout for people on the streets. BPD will conduct wellness checks or assist with transportation to available shelters and coordinate with emergency medical personnel for unsheltered homeless persons in distress. The BPD Street Outreach Unit will be available as a resource to assist the districts, outreach providers, and 911 dispatch as needed.  

Cold weather safety tips:

Dress for the weather:

• Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing.
• Outer garments should be tightly woven and water-repellent.
• Wear mittens over gloves; layering works for your hands as well.
• Always wear a hat and cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.  
• Dress children warmly and set reasonable time limits on outdoor play.
• Restrict infants' outdoor exposure when it is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Watch for signs of frostbite:

• Signs of frostbite include loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.

Watch for signs of hypothermia:

• These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you or someone you know shows any of these symptoms. If symptoms are severe, call 911.

Heating guidelines for property owners and tenants:

• Following the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, the heating season officially begins on September 15 and runs through June 15. Property owners must heat habitable spaces at a minimum temperature of 68 degrees between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. and 64 degrees between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• In case of emergency, property owners are encouraged to keep a list of licensed contractors (electrician, plumber, and general contractor) on file. Tenants experiencing problems with their heating system should check the thermostat, ensure the dial is turned on, and report insufficient or no heat problems to the property owner or manager immediately.
• If your landlord or property manager is unresponsive, call 311 to file a complaint.

Heating safety:

• Never try to heat your home using a charcoal or gas grill, a kitchen stove, or any other product not specifically designed as a heater. These can quickly cause a fire or produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. 
• Have your heating system cleaned and checked annually.
• Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas produced whenever any fuel is burned. Common sources include oil or gas furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, stoves, and some space heaters. It has no smell, taste, or color, but it is poisonous and can be deadly.
• Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn, including people.
• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room, or go to bed.
• Make sure exhaust vents for home heating systems, clothes dryers, and stoves are clear of snow or other blockages to prevent buildup of dangerous carbon monoxide in the home.  Make sure that vehicle tailpipes are clear of snow and never ‘warm up’ a car in a closed garage.
• Carbon monoxide causes symptoms including drowsiness, dizziness, confusion/disorientation, nausea, shortness of breath, and blurred vision and can ultimately lead to unconsciousness and death.  If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, go outside to fresh air and call 911 immediately.

Tips to keep water flowing and pipes unfrozen during extreme cold:

• The Boston Water and Sewer Commission recommends homeowners locate their home's main water shut-off valve and learn how to use it. Should a frozen pipe burst, shutting the main valve quickly will minimize flooding and property damage.
• Homeowners should insulate pipes in unheated areas like basements, garages, and crawl spaces. Use inexpensive hardware store materials to prevent pipes from freezing and to keep warm water flowing.
• Keep cabinet doors open to circulate warm air around pipes. A trickle of tap water through pipes during extreme cold can also help prevent them from freezing up.
• Locate your water meter, protect it from drafts, and make sure basement doors and windows are shut tight.
• If pipes freeze, thaw them slowly with a hair dryer, if possible. Never use an open flame to thaw pipes. If water is lost in all taps, call the BWSC 24-hour Emergency Assistance Line at 617-989-7000.  

Emergency home repair resources: 

• Income-eligible homeowners and Boston residents over age 60 can receive assistance with winter emergencies and repairs, such as fixing storm damage, leaking roofs, furnaces, and leaking/frozen pipes. For assistance, residents should call the Mayor's hotline at 311 or the Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663).   
• In addition, the Mayor's Seniors Save program helps income-eligible Bostonians over the age of 60 replace old, inefficient heating systems with a brand-new heating system, even before a failure occurs during the cold winter months. Older adults can also call 311 or the Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663) to be connected with a City staffer to provide additional details.   

For alerts, including cold-weather alerts, residents are encouraged to sign up for Alert Boston. More information can be found on boston.gov/cold.

Governor Healey Nominates Andrew Hoffman and Jeannie Rhinehart to Juvenile Court

 Governor Healey Nominates Andrew Hoffman and Jeannie Rhinehart to Juvenile Court 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today nominated Andrew Hoffman and Jeannie Rhinehart to the Juvenile Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. 

“Our Juvenile Court serves to protect the rights of children and families across the state,” said Governor Healey. “That’s why I’m excited to nominate both of these talented attorneys to the Court. Over the course of their careers, they’ve shown a commitment to Massachusetts families and the rule of law, and I’m confident they will bring the same perspective to our Juvenile Court. We’re grateful for the work of the Governor’s Council as they consider these nominations.” 

“We’re proud to nominate these two dedicated attorneys to serve on the Juvenile Court,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “They’ve shown a deep appreciation and understanding of the law and a desire to protect children and families. We look forward to working with the Governor’s Council to confirm these nominees.”   

The mission of the Juvenile Court is to protect children from abuse and neglect, to promote opportunities for children to reside in safe, stable, permanent family environments, to strengthen families, to rehabilitate juveniles, and to protect the public from delinquent and criminal behavior. The Juvenile Court Department has jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters including delinquencies, youthful offender cases, care and protection matters and children requiring assistance cases. It has 42 judges, including the Chief Justice, sitting in over 40 courthouses. 

For more information about the Juvenile Court, visit its homepage. Governor Healey has previously nominated Audrey Murillo, Fabiola White, Jennifer Currie, Tiffanie Ellis-Niles and Karin Wilinski to the Juvenile Court. 

About the Nominees 

Andrew Hoffman is a juvenile law specialist with over two decades of experience representing children, parents, relatives, guardians, and foster and pre-adoptive parents in child abuse and neglect proceedings in the Juvenile, Probate and Family, and appellate courts. He was with the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) for over 15 years, starting as a trial attorney and eventually becoming the Managing Attorney of the Boston office of the CPCS Children and Family Law Division (CAFL). Since opening his solo practice in 2015, he has continued his work in child abuse and neglect law in addition to his representation of clients in juvenile delinquency and special education matters. He has served as the CAFL Resource Attorney in Southern Middlesex County, a mentor for court-appointed trial and appellate attorneys, a consultant with the Medical Legal Partnership in Boston, a member of the MBA’s Juvenile and Child Welfare Section Council, and a member of the BBO’s Professional Discipline Pro Bono Panel. He has a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from University of Pittsburgh Law School. He resides in Milton with his wife and child. 

Jeannie M. Rhinehart has dedicated her legal career to representing parents and children in custodial disputes. She currently manages the Brockton office of the Committee for Public Counsel Services' (CPCS) Children and Family Law Division and carries a case load providing legal representation. She has been at CPCS for over 10 years and prior to that, she was a Case Manager at the Dimock Community Health Center and a Fraud Investigator at the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance. She has a B.A. from Pine Manor College and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. She currently resides in Whitman.