麻州文化協會185萬元支持740個節慶文化項目

Mass Cultural Council Awards $1.85M to Support 740 Festivals & Cultural Projects

BOSTON – Mass Cultural Council today celebrates the recipients of its state Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Festivals & Projects grant program. These $2,500 awards to organizations support public activities that incorporate the arts, humanities, or sciences. In total, 740 cultural projects and festivals received a combined $1.85 million.   “These festivals and projects are more than just events – they are opportunities to connect, celebrate, and experience the culture that defines our communities,” said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. “Reaching all corners of the Commonwealth, these investments support the artists, organizations, and traditions that bring people together. I encourage everyone to seek out and take part in these dynamic events, to sustain and strengthen the creative economy that enriches our daily lives.”   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.   The FY25 Festivals & Projects grant round was competitive, as a total of 1,340 applications requesting $3.35 million in funding were received. Mass Cultural Council had the resources to approve 55% of these proposals this year.   A review of the grant recipients shows that in FY25, a majority of Festivals & Project grantees help Mass Cultural Council achieve its equity goals, including: 76% offered their program free to the public 59% did not receive Mass Cultural Council support in the past 3 years 46% brought their programs to under-resourced communities The complete FY25 Festivals & Projects funding list and project descriptions are available online. Some examples of recipients include:   Adams Theater Presents (Adams, MA) Adams Theater Fall Festival – support for the Adams Theater Fall Festival, which works with regional and visiting artists on diverse programs to bring generations of local communities together. This year’s festival features a burlesque show, a concert, a film screening, and a comedy routine, fostering connection across the region.   Comunidad Colombiana Lowell (Lowell, MA) La Fuerza Obrera Colombiana: Celebrating Colombian History – support for the creation of La Fuerza Obrera Colombiana, a 6-foot-tall public monument celebrating the contributions of Lowell’s first Colombian immigrant workers to the city’s textile industry. The project serves as a symbol of unity, addressing the lack of representation for the Colombian community in Lowell’s public art landscape.   First Spark Festival (Arlington, MA) First Spark Festival – support for a vibrant arts festival aimed at promoting community building and health through artistic expression. It aims to create an inclusive space where individuals can engage with various art forms, live music, and immersive workshops.   Mystic Open Studio (Oak Bluffs, MA) Historic Walking Tour of Oak Bluffs – support for the creation of a Historic Walking Tour Map of Oak Bluffs, offering a free, healthy, and educational experience for visitors and residents. The map highlights the town’s rich cultural past, creating a memorable and historic journey through Oak Bluffs.   2Gether We Eat (Worcester, MA) Nourishing Minds, Cultivating Futures: A STEM Journey – support for an educational program where BIPOC and low-income youth will build and maintain hydroponic systems, gain skills in urban agriculture and green energy, and donate produce to families, fostering food independence and sustainable practices.   FY26 - Announcing the new Creative Experiences Program In the coming fiscal year (FY26), Mass Cultural Council will merge Festivals & Projects with the Creative Projects for Schools program to create one new, streamlined funding opportunity for creative and cultural projects, activities, and events: the Creative Experiences program. This new grant program is intended to support activities in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences that invite public participation, spark engagement, and contribute to the cultural vitality of Massachusetts.   “I’m excited to welcome this year’s applications for creative experiences that connect with communities, ignite curiosity, and enrich Massachusetts’ cultural landscape. Mass Cultural Council is proud to invest in these initiatives that bring people together and showcase the power of creativity in our communities,” said Bobbitt.   The FY26 Application is now open for Creative Experiences; the deadline to apply is April 30, 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to register for a virtual information session on March 13 or connect with staff during virtual office hours. Award notifications are expected to be released in Fall 2025.

Civil Rights Leaders Join Together to Push for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Civil Rights Leaders Join Together to Push for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Access a recording of yesterda's press conference HERE  

WASHINGTON — As our nation prepares to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders, joined by Rep. Terri Sewell, D. Ala., showed their support for yesterday's reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This legislation is critical to restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ensuring that every voter has equal access to the ballot. As the right to vote faces unprecedented threats, it is imperative for Congress to act.

As we commemorate the legacy of John Lewis and the sacrifices of those who marched for voting rights, participants on the call urged Congress to take action to protect our vote. Passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is the first step in ensuring every voice is heard and every vote is counted.

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, said: “Voting is the foundation of our democracy. It’s how we choose our leaders, and it’s also how we fire them if they lie to us, steal from us, or just plain ignore our needs. We can shape demands and be heard when we show up. It’s the freedom that allows us to shape our future. As we face escalating attacks on our rights, on funding for our schools, on controlling the cost of prescriptions and making sure women can survive pregnancy, there are politicians who want to make it harder to vote so that it’s harder to fire them. They particularly target communities of color and low-income voters, but we have leaders who lead for all of us. We applaud Rep. Sewell and the congressional leaders who are introducing proven pro-voter solutions. We need the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act today. The John R. Lewis VRAA is a vital step in restoring the protections needed to ensure everyone has an equal voice in our democracy. As we approach the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, we must honor John Lewis’s legacy by defending the power of our communities to make the decisions that shape their lives.”

You can access a recording of the press conference here. The speakers and participating organizations are listed below:  

• Maya Wiley, president and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
• Rep. Terri Sewell, congresswoman representing AL-07
• Todd Cox, associate director-counsel, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
• Virginia Kase Solomon, president & CEO, Common Cause
• John Yang, president & executive director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
• Damon T. Hewitt, president & executive director, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
• Melanie Campbell, president & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
• Celina Stewart, CEO, League of Women Voters of the US
• Marlene Sallo, executive director, National Disability Rights Network
• Fred Redmond, secretary-treasurer, AFL-CIO
• Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women
• Joan Neal, interim executive director, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice 
• Sakira Cook, federal policy director, Southern Poverty Law Center 
• Jalisa Giles, campaign coordinator, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD)
• Adriel Cepeda Derieux, deputy director, ACLU Voting Rights Project 

More than 140 civil rights and democracy organizations showed their support for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the 119th Congress. Learn more here.  

麻州長Healey提名 John Stocks出任春田地區法院書記官

Governor Healey Nominates John Stocks to Serve as Clerk Magistrate of the Springfield District Court  

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the nomination of John J. Stocks to serve as the Clerk Magistrate of the Springfield District Court. Attorney Stocks has worked for the Springfield District Court for over three decades and was appointed as Acting Clerk Magistrate by Chief Justice Stacey Fortes in 2023.  He will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. 

“With over 30 years of experience in the Springfield District Court, Attorney Stocks is uniquely equipped to take on this role that is essential to ensuring the Court can uphold the rule of law and deliver justice,” said Governor Maura Healey. “For the last few years, Jay has been serving in an acting basis, helping to smoothly facilitate the operations of the Court, and I am excited to see him officially assume the position.”   

“Jay has an unparalleled knowledge of our Springfield District Court and our civil and criminal procedures, which makes him the perfect person to serve as the Clerk Magistrate of the Springfield District Court,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I want to thank Chief Justice Fortes for first appointing him in an acting capacity, and am excited to see his continued work for the District Court.”   

Attorney Stocks has worked for the Springfield District Court since 1993. He is currently the Acting Clerk Magistrate and is responsible for managing the administration of the Clerk’s Office, as well as conducting show cause hearings, presiding over small claims trials, and reviewing applications for complaints and search warrants. He previously served as the First Assistant Clerk Magistrate and the Assistant Clerk Magistrate for the Springfield District Court. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University and a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law.  

"I would like to thank Governor Healey for her trust in nominating me to this important position,” said Attorney Stocks.” I would also like to thank my colleagues and staff who help me run the busiest District Court in the Commonwealth, and the mentors I had over the past thirty years, who had a role in molding me into the quality public servant I am today." 

The Springfield District Court hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, mental health and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence of up to five years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws. In civil matters, the District Court hears cases in which the damages are not likely to be more than $50,000 and small claims cases up to $7,000. The District Court is located in 62 courts across the state.    

Governor Healey has nominated 14 attorneys to the District Court: Heath Antonio, Frederick DeCubellis, Leo Fama, Stuart Hurowitz, Sarah Kennedy, Edward Krippendorf, Francis V. Kenneally, Courtney C. Linnehan, Hilary McCamic, Polly Phillips, Jerald Parisella, Gregory Teran, Marjorie P. Tynes and Amanda Ward. 

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SWIM SAFE PROGRAM THROUGH GRANT OPPORTUNITY

 MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SWIM SAFE PROGRAM THROUGH GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Boston to invest $250,000 to support free swim lessons this spring and summer, with applications now open for partner organizations.

BOSTON - Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free swim lessons for youth. The $250,000 in grant funding continues the City’s commitment to ensuring families have access to affordable, beginner-level swim lessons for kids. In 2024, Swim Safe provided lessons to over 6,000 youth, and since its launch under Mayor Wu in summer of 2023 has provided lessons to 8,100 kids. Swim Safe is part of Mayor Wu’s Connect, Learn, Explore: Commitment to Youth, a commitment to giving Boston youth an opportunity to explore and discover their passions. The funding to support swim instruction builds off the Mayor’s commitment to ensure all Boston youth learn to swim and can safely enjoy our City’s coastline and pools.

“Swimming is a great summertime activity in the City of Boston and a critical skill year-round.  We’re continuing our commitment to affordable swimming lessons through the Swim Safe Program, ensuring that our families have the skills they need to safely enjoy our City’s pools and coastline,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage all of our aquatic partners to apply for a Swim Safe grant to continue our dedication to safe summer fun.”

Interested Swim Safe grant applicants should carefully review the application materials and fill out this application to be considered for a Swim Safe grant. The application is available through the city’s Swim Safe website: boston.gov/swim-safe. Awardees must be non-profit organizations that either operate aquatics facilities or have a partnership with an aquatics facility that is located in the City of Boston. The grant application will close at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025. 

“This latest round of grant funding will help us ramp up availability of free lessons going into the summer months when demand is highest,” said Human Services Chief José F. Massó. “Through these lessons and the ones offered by BCYF we are making sure that a whole generation of youth are learning how to be safe around water.”

As a coastal city with numerous pools and natural bodies of water, Boston families have an array of opportunities to enjoy water recreation. Swim Safe is focused on removing barriers to water access and increasing safety among Boston residents. Nationally, fatal drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 years old and the second leading cause of injury death for children ages 5-14 (CDC). Black and Latino youth are less likely to know how to swim and are at higher risk of drowning (CDC). 

The City of Boston is seeking to remedy this disparity by investing in swim lessons, repairing the City’s public pools, and recruiting and training lifeguards to staff the city’s pools. In summer 2024, Boston Centers for Youth & Families successfully recruited 74 seasonal lifeguards, ensuring that all city pools were able to remain open and safely operated throughout the summer. The grant program announced today will be available to organizations that operate pools in Boston and have experience offering swim lesson programming to the public. 

The past fall’s grantees included the YMCA of Greater Boston and Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, among others. Other grantees included a group of Boston Public Schools, including Josiah Quincy Elementary School, the Rafael Hernandez K-8 School, and the Hurley K-8 School, all of which are offering lessons either during the school day or as part of after school programming.

“The Swim Safe Grant has allowed the Hurley School to offer free, high-quality swimming lessons to students who might not otherwise have access. Many of the swimmers in our program are new to the water and all are in the early stages of learning water safety and basic strokes,” said Emily Pierce, Executive Director of Equitable School Partnerships of Boston. “Confidence in the water should be a right not a privilege but many families struggle to find and pay for swimming lessons in the city. The Swim Safe Grant helps school-based swimming programs remove those barriers.”

“In collaboration with our dedicated aquatics partners, Boston Centers for Youth & Families is directing funding to ensure equitable access to swimming and water activities throughout the city," said Marta E. Rivera, Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. “This partnership strengthens our ability to reach every neighborhood, providing free and inclusive aquatics programming that reflects the diversity of Boston's families.”

Mayor Wu is acting with urgency to repair and renovate several city-owned pools, many of which were built in the 1970s. Because of a collaboration between Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Public Facilities Department, and the Property Management Department, investments of City funding, and improved facilities assessment, the City has projects underway at a number of City pools this winter including BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown, BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center Pool in Jamaica Plain, and BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury. This fiscal year, Mayor Wu allocated $54.5 million in the FY25-FY29 capital plan for repairing and renovating the city's pools.

吳弭市長國會作證 麻州民主黨發聲明支持並譴責共和黨

麻州州長Maura Healey也在推特上聲援吳弭市長。

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 3月5日到華府出席國會眾議院監督委員會聽證會，麻州民主黨發聲明，支持吳弭，指責共和黨攻擊民主黨市長。

              麻州民主黨黨主席Steve Kerrigan表示，眾議院監督诶員會的聽證會在修補破碎的移民系統，或是使社區更安全上，沒有做任何事。眾議員共和黨人又一次的展示，他們不知道如何與最了解他們社區的地方官員建立真正的夥伴關係，負責任地治理。相反的，共和黨人 - 在麻州共和黨(MA GOP)的支援和協助下 - 一再用誤導性的說法和虛假敘述攻擊民主黨市長，都只是為了取悅川普 (Donald Trump)，並製作視頻片段，用來從他們那些極端的「讓美國再次偉大 (MAGA)」追隨者那裡籌集資金。

也許他們應該花時間瞭解她和麻州的其他民主黨領袖們是如何使得麻州，以及其首都成為全國最好和最安全的居住地之一，締造暴力行的歷史新低點，而不是斥責波士頓市長。吳市長證明了波士頓正在引領，而且是全國的榜樣。

Massachusetts Democratic Party Statement on Mayor Wu's Testimony to House Oversight Committee

BOSTON - Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan released the following statement on Mayor Wu's testimony Wednesday to the House Oversight Committee.

"The House Oversight Committee hearing did nothing to fix a broken immigration system or make our communities safer. House Republicans showed once again they have no clue how to govern responsibly in true partnership with local officials who know their communities best. Instead, Republicans  – with the endorsement and assistance of the MA GOP – repeatedly attacked Democratic mayors with misleading claims and false narratives, all to please Donald Trump and to produce video clips they will use to raise money off their extreme MAGA followers.

Instead of berating Boston’s Mayor, maybe they should have used their time to learn how she and other Democratic leaders in Massachusetts have made our Commonwealth and our capital city among the best and safest places to live in the nation, setting historic lows for violence. Mayor Wu demonstrated that Boston is leading and is an example for the nation."

紐英倫龍岡安多福慶新春 談族務盼融合

紐英倫龍岡親義公所安多福振慶新年。(周菊子攝)

           (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州安多福鎮報導) 紐英倫龍岡親義公所3月2日晚在元老趙羨藻位於麻州郊區安多福鎮開設已60多年的餐館China Blossom開年，慶祝蛇年新春，做年度匯報，還預告4月1日將歡迎從臺灣來的世界龍岡監察長、秘書長，到訪波士頓。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所介紹新屆幹部。(周菊子攝)

              2日晚，龍岡主席關麗莎先宣讀祖訓，提醒宗親「勉之，勉之，勿以惡小而為之，勿以善小而不為，惟德惟賢，可以服人」，再報告會務，感謝元老趙羨藻及其長子趙華倫 (Warren)，過去3年來，每次都把公所宗親年度慶祝新春聚會的餐費，捐回給公所做營運經費。

              去年12月6至9日，紐英倫龍岡親義公所共有14人到中國廣東開平，參加三年一次的第19屆世界龍岡懇親大會，共有來自世界各地19個分公所的400多人出席。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎(前左一)和副主席關榮康(後右)
感謝元老趙線藻(前中)和其長子趙華倫(前右)捐回公所聚餐費用。(周菊子攝)

                      中華民國龍岡理事長張正中在這次的懇親大會中當選為第19屆世界龍岡主席，並在趙守博元老監交印信中，完成交接儀式。下一屆，排在2027年的第20屆世界龍岡親義總會懇親會，將在馬來西亞舉行。

              3年一屆的美洲龍岡公所懇親大會，預定今年9年12至15日在加州(羅省)舉行。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所新春聚餐的座位安排別有特色。(周菊子攝)

                         由於數年前曾發生雙胞案，近3年又有新冠病毒疫情肆虐，紐英倫龍岡親義公所這幾年較為沉寂，但仍至少一年大聚一次。其他的小型會議，則借用關麗莎另一半，司徒宗達的鳳倫公所會所場地。

2日晚有將近40名龍岡親義公所宗親出席，其中包括這兩年經關麗莎邀請，這才加入的國民黨波士頓常委張韻蘭。加入公所已十幾年，但最近這幾年才比較活躍的張氏中醫跌打治療中心的張偉宏。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所元老趙線藻和宗親舊識相談甚歡。(周菊子攝)

                      會中不少人談起，經過打官司的動盪，新冠病毒疫情的衝擊後，劉關張趙的四姓宗親，包括元老張國華，顧問劉承德等，有不少人如今不像以前那般活躍，希望以後能加強聯繫，重建宗親情誼，也彌平當年鬧雙胞案時曾經出現的裂痕。

 

                    張偉宏還提議，他的張氏中醫跌打治療中心就在波士頓華埠牌樓旁，龍岡公所可用他這營業場所做會址。然後有些宗親就討論起是否該租個會址了。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所過去3年都在安多福鎮上的「中國花」餐廳慶新年。(周菊子攝)

                 紐英倫龍岡親義公所的2025年新屆幹部為主席關麗莎，副主席關榮康，中文書記張碧華，副中文書記張梁衛英，英文書記關醒棠，財政劉素嬋，公關張偉宏，康樂趙春雲、趙玉玲，核數關麗嫦，總務趙惠玲，元老趙羨藻，張國華，顧問劉承德，劉秀華，趙靜霞，劉碧枝，張錦龍。

紐英倫龍岡親義公所宗親聚餐後，討論會晤。(周菊子攝)

                            名譽主席劉志攻，永遠名譽顧問張秀眉，名譽顧問張國深，趙啟鑫，張瑋宗，關麗莎，關醒棠，監察委員劉秀華，趙靜霞，張國深，趙能。 (更新版)

紐英倫龍岡親義公所宗親聚會，會場布置馬蹄形。(周菊子攝)

國民黨波士頓常委張韻蘭 (右)也是龍岡宗親，會上還遇見多年好友劉清晶。(周菊子攝)

副主席關榮康(右)和公關張偉宏(左)都是龍岡現在的骨幹。(周菊子攝)

波士頓洪門致公堂慶蛇年新春 五頭瑞獅象徵仁義禮智信

波士頓洪門舞獅齊舞迎蛇年。(周菊子攝)

               ( Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓洪門致公堂3月3日晚假帝苑大酒樓，慶祝蛇年新春，在仁義禮智信5旗飄揚，洪青體育會5獅齊舞，5名元老捧出紮滿綠背美金大”洪”字，接受瑞獅採青獻桔的祝福中，和近500名兄弟、僑團代表及嘉賓們同歡。

洪門兄弟敬酒拜年。(周菊子攝)

              洪門是美國華人社區中歷史最悠久的僑團之一，早年曾和中華民國國父孫中山關係密切。100多年下來，洪門兄弟一邊維持傳統，講究兄弟義氣，入堂仍有特殊規定，一邊卻也與時俱進，尊重女權的數年前選出波士頓余麗媖成為全美洪門第一位女總理，如今成為第一位女元老。

              司儀翁偉健當晚手中所抓流程表寫著，「洪曆351年」，則意味著在洪門兄弟心中，洪門的傳承始自康熙13年 (1675)的7月25日時成立的天地會 (在小說中稱稱紅花會)。洪門兄弟當晚還特地合唱了一曲「書劍恩仇錄」，藉由來自金庸小說改編的歌曲，聊表心意。

綠背(美鈔)紮滿洪字是洪門傳統之一。(周菊子攝)

              洪門元老李偉強透露，其實洪門曾經請人專門為洪門寫了首堂歌，但在一般場合中，大都以「書劍恩仇錄」做代表。

左起，麻州參議員Nicl Collins的幕僚長Haley Walsh，波士頓洪門元老伍伯和，
洪門致公堂總堂總理李庭信，盟長謝重安，波士頓經文處長廖朝宏，
全美安良元老陳仕維，麻州眾議員黃子安，中華公所主席雷國輝坐在主桌。
(周菊子攝)

              3日晚的新春慶祝，由波士頓洪門致公堂主席胡振勝，譚偉明統籌，翁偉健和陳國航擔任司儀。到會嘉賓有全美安良工商會元老陳仕維，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，以及麻州眾議員黃子安，波士頓市議員Ed Flynn，麻州參議員Nick Collins的幕僚長Haley Walsh，波士頓經文處組長黃耀良，僑教中心主任高家富等人。

              洪門自己，也有包括紐約、費城，波士頓等地的李偉強，李志聯，陳競石，伍伯和，余麗媖等5名元老，以及從香港等地遠道回來的盟長謝仲安，顧問余共才等老一輩的人和洪青體育會會長陳偉理、副會長劉凱文等年輕一輩參加。

              在致詞環節中，在美國出生長大，退休前曾陸續高居美國國土安全局營運長，社區外展及公共事務長的波士頓洪門主席胡振勝，以中文致詞，博得全場讚許掌聲。

波士頓洪門致公堂慶祝新春，嘉賓和瑞獅合影。(周菊子攝)

              洪門致公堂總堂總理李庭信，安良元老陳仕維，中華公所主席雷國輝，麻州眾議員黃子安等人這晚也都應邀致詞，或長或短的讚揚洪門致公堂。波士頓市議員

右起，李偉強、陳競石，伍伯和，余麗媖、李志聯等5名洪門元老
到波士頓像洪門兄弟拜年。(周菊子攝)

ㄩEd Flynn市議員致詞時，點名稱許余麗媖為社區努力，貢獻卓越，還頒給表揚狀。

              波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，再次三語並用，先以國語開場，再以英文致詞，然後用廣東話拜年。他的致詞也很簡潔，稱許洪門致力服務社區，建樹良多。

              會中，波士頓洪門依照社區傳統，在新春慶祝會中捐款支持僑社中的非牟利機構，包括中華廣教學校，波士頓亞裔青年協會 (YES)，以及美國洪門 (Freemason)支持的波士頓聖地兄弟會兒童醫院 (Shriners Children's Boston)等。

波士頓洪門今年由主席胡振勝(左二)、譚偉明(右二)，中文書記翁偉健(左)、
外交陳國航主導。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓洪門的蛇年新春慶祝會，最後在陳秀華和曹勇創辦的新節奏樂隊現場伴奏，麥澤衡婚禮娛樂公司負責音響，吳皓醫師等歌手和現場觀眾輪番獻唱，抽獎中落幕。

波士頓洪門致公堂元老伍伯和(左二)、余麗媖(右二)謝謝波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏(中)、
組長黃耀良(左一)和僑教中心主任高右一)右一)參加洪門春宴。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn頒發表揚狀給波士頓洪門致公堂，特別提及余麗媖為社區
做了很多事。主席胡振勝(右一)和譚偉明(左一)一同接受表揚狀。(周菊子攝)

波士頓聖地兄弟會兒童醫院 (Shriners Children's Boston)代表團大陣仗
上台接受捐款。(周菊子攝)

湯偉立(右一)先代表Shriners上台，再請同為美國洪門的兄弟們一起上台。(周菊子攝)

YES主任游誠康(右三)率領YES成員，從波士頓洪門主席胡振勝和譚偉明
手中接過捐款。(周菊子攝)

麻州參議員Nick Collins派幕僚長Haley Walsh(中)送表揚狀給
波士頓洪門致公堂。(周菊子攝)

麻州眾議員黃子安其實也是洪門兄弟。(周菊子攝)

波士頓洪門出席中華公所董事會代表游誠康(右起)和洪青體育會現任
會長陳偉理，副會長劉凱文都是年輕一輩的洪門兄弟。 (周菊子攝)

左起，梅華少、陳光劍等人陪著洪門盟長謝仲安一起唱卡拉OK。 (周菊子攝)

安良和洪門是兄弟組織，全美安良元老陳仕維致詞。(周菊子攝)

中華公所主席雷國輝致詞。(周菊子攝)

陳秀華(後右四)和曹勇(後左三)創辦的新節奏樂隊，現場伴奏，獻唱。(周菊子攝)

麥澤衡(左)等人現場獻唱助興。(周菊子攝)