波士頓華埠再傳槍聲 A-1區警察請居民促夜總會續付警員加班費

波士頓華埠居民會月曆會有20多人在現場。

           (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓華埠5月再傳槍聲。那是5月3日的凌晨3點45分，有人在乞臣街13號門外開了2槍，但無人受傷，警察趕到時，嫌犯已逃逸。

波士頓市警察局A-1區警察黃天輝(Frank Wong)報告。

          波士頓警察局A-1區警察黃天輝 (Frank Wong) 5月7日晚在波士頓華埠居民會 (CRA) 報告，5月3日晚凌晨3點45分，在乞臣街 (Hudson)13號門外街道上，有人開槍。警察接獲911報案電話，稱有人在尼倫街和乞臣街交界處向他開槍，但警察趕到現場，嫌犯已逃逸，事件受害者並未受傷。

             警察在現場找到2枚子彈頭，希望能從子彈頭上找到指紋。警察還從鄰近餐館的監控錄影中看到了嫌犯影像，已派警探調查。

唐朝餐廳老闆黃展唐說明申請換酒牌緣由。

黃天輝表示，這起開槍案發生在凌晨，原因不明，但是在夜總會關門之後，相信與黑幫衝突有關。他也說，自從上次發生開槍案後，警方已加派人手巡邏，但A-1區的範圍很大，警方人手不足，能做的有限。

至於上個月在龍鳳酒樓的開槍事件，嫌犯已被警方逮捕。

            警司Zachary Crossen補充道，波士頓華埠附近有大約6家夜總會，尤其是劇院區的夜總會，可容納500到1000人，以前輪流著支付加班費，請警方加強巡邏，但最近全都停止付款，這些加班費用就得由波士頓市府支付。警方認為，是這些夜總會的營運，導致警察需要加班來維護地方治安，因此希望這筆費用能夠繼續由夜總會支付，而不是由波士頓市政府承擔，變成是納稅人來付這筆費用。

華人前進會共同主席湯建華表示自己不是積極反對，但擔憂。

             波士頓市議員愛德華費連 (Ed Flynn)的助理盧善柔指出，有些夜總會其實設在華埠之內。她還請警察說明華埠附近到底有多少家夜總會。不過警察說，大多數的夜總會在劇院區，天滿街的城中區，或皮革區。

Zachary Crossen表示，雖然這些夜總會並不是開在華埠之內，但是那些夜總會顧客在夜總會於凌晨2點關門後，醉醺醺地到華埠，找開到凌晨3點，4點的餐廳吃東西，或者鬧事，所以希望華埠居民記住這些情況，一旦那些夜總會申請牌照，來到居民會陳情時，居民們能夠要這些夜總會承擔責任。

出席居民中有人用台山話表示，華埠內巷道有搶劫，行騙，青少年打架等事故，另有人說，公園內有人隨地小便。Zachary Crossen回應到，居民不打電話報警的話，警察無從處理，希望居民們信任警察，如果有語言障礙，警察會找人翻譯。

Jamie Chen報告，南北行舊址將開張"喜茶"。

波士頓華埠居民會的這5月例會，在警察匯報治安之外，另有3宗餐飲食舖的陳情案。

一是乞臣街(Hudson)14A號的唐朝 (Dynasty)餐廳有意申請烈酒牌。律師Chun Lee和餐廳老闆黃展唐在會中說明，該店從2年前開張起，一直有淡酒牌，但是最近波士頓市政府釋出12張烈酒牌，該店因而希望換成烈酒牌，以期將來可以承辦婚宴等大型餐飲訂單。黃展唐強調，該店開業二年多，從未出過事故，他希望居民們明白，就像遵守規則的開車者仍有可能出車禍一樣，規規矩矩營業的餐廳，也可能遇到意外事故。華人前進會共同主席湯建華和另一名出席者Maggie Chan則認為烈酒是華埠治安隱憂，不太願意支持這一申請。

另一是夏利臣街 (Harrison) 75號的南北行舊址，Jamie Chen報告刻正翻修中，預定四、五個月後開張”喜茶 (Hey Tea)”的奶茶店，營業時間預定為早上11點至晚上9點。

Koko Kwan代林姓老闆陳情，"友情客串"將改名為"奈哥酸菜鱼加盟店"。

              最後是Koko Kwan代表林姓老闆陳情，說明在必珠街 (Beach)上”友情客串”舊址，將更換業主，店名改為” 奈哥酸菜鱼加盟店”，但營業內容與之前相似，店內有54個座位，營業時間預定為早上11點至晚上11點，將來考慮申請酒牌。

              波士頓華埠居民會在會末宣佈，波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)與華埠的咖啡時間，訂5月30日的早上10點至11點，在公路村對面的公園舉行，如果下雨，就改到昆士高中舉行。

CITY OF BOSTON TO HOST YOUTH JOBS RESOURCE FAIR ON MAY 10

 CITY OF BOSTON TO HOST YOUTH JOBS RESOURCE FAIR ON MAY 10

Over 2,200 attendees have already registered for Saturday’s fair; more than 3,000 youth currently in the process of onboarding for a job this summer 

BOSTON - Thursday, May 8, 2025 - The City of Boston, in partnership with Roxbury Community College (RCC) and the Bay State Banner, will host a Youth Jobs and Resource Fair this Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. This job fair, hosted by the City’s Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity, will provide an opportunity for Boston youth and young adults, ages 14 - 24, to connect with over 150 employment and resource partners, attend early onboarding workshops, access career development resources, receive job application assistance, and open bank accounts. With over 2,200 attendees already registered for Saturday’s job fair, the City encourages interested young people and families to register to attend in advance here or visit boston.gov/futurebos. On-site registration and entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Currently, over 3,000 youth are already in the process of onboarding for a job this summer. Youth ages 14-24 can still apply for a summer job at boston.gov/futureBOS.  

“With our Mayor’s Youth Summer Jobs Guarantee, we are engaging every young person and their families this spring to connect to summer opportunities for growth, professional development, and fun. As we approach the summer months, we are continuing to build on our historic progress and double down across departments to make sure every young person that wants a paid summer job has one,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We are grateful to all of our employers and community partners for believing in, investing in and stepping up for our young people. I encourage families to register and attend this Saturday’s youth jobs fair at the Reggie Lewis Center and get connected to enriching opportunities.”

"As someone who grew up in this city and knows firsthand the impact of a first job, I believe every young person deserves access to opportunity. Youth employment isn’t just about a paycheck — it’s about building confidence, developing skills, and being seen as a valuable part of our community,” said City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana. “That’s why I’ve made youth a top priority in my first term, and why I’m proud to support the Youth Jobs Fair. We must ensure every young person who’s ready to work has the resources and support to take that first step."

The City partnered with RCC and the Bay State Banner to host Saturday’s jobs fair, attract employers and resource partners, and amplify outreach to young people. The fair will feature music from SeeFour – a rapper from Boston featured on the Netflix television show Rhythm and Flow, Boston Music Project and a youth DJ. In addition, the fair will engage youth with a meet and greet with Wally the Red Sox Mascot, and a branded backdrop for photo opportunities. There will also be refreshments, games and raffle prizes. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend.

The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity has worked closely with various city departments and external partners such as RCC to coordinate logistics for this event, connect youth to available opportunities and resources, and ensure the jobs fair is a safe, family-friendly environment for all attendees. The entrance for youth and family attendees will be through the Gym Lobby doors on Malcolm X Boulevard. 

“We are proud to partner with the City of Boston and the Bay State Banner to host this important job fair for Boston youth,” said Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, President of Roxbury Community College. “RCC is a longstanding employer and learn-and-earn partner with the City, and we share the same commitment to providing young people with experiential learning and the professional skills required for long-term success. We look forward to our continued collaboration in developing career pathways for young people in Boston, ensuring economic mobility for our shared community.”

"The Bay State Banner is pleased to partner with the City of Boston and Roxbury Community College to create opportunities that empower youth from around the city of Boston," said Ronald Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of the Bay State Banner. "Our hope is that the Youth Jobs and Resource Fair will connect young job seekers with employers who potentially will introduce them to career paths and lead them to enhanced skills, greater community responsibility, and financial independence.”

Led by the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity, futureBOS recruits and hires Boston youth in engaging and meaningful employment experiences that advance their professional and personal development. The City’s youth summer jobs program continues to experience record highs with 10,427 youth being hiredlast summer, the highest in the program's history. 

"The youth jobs fair brings together employers, youth job seekers, parents and community resource partners to provide career opportunities for Boston's youth,” said Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment. “These connections are essential as youth will think about their careers in advance, job readiness skills, safe banking, financial education and other great resources the city has to offer. We are thankful for our employer partners and city agencies for making this possible." 

Last summer, Mayor Michelle Wu deepened her commitment to employing youth through the Mayor’s Youth Job Guarantee (MYJG), a pledge that any eligible Boston Public Schools (BPS) student who wants a summer job can get one. To further this goal, the City strengthened its partnership with BPS, and as a result, over 50% of the summer 2024 youth jobs participants were BPS students. YEO will continue to prioritize BPS students this summer through strategic outreach initiatives, including Pop-Up Career Fairs at BPS schools. 

“The Youth Jobs Fair represents the City of Boston and the district’s long-time shared commitment to ensuring that meaningful summer employment opportunities are available for our students without barriers to access,” said Superintendent Mary Skipper. “The job fair is an incredible resource for our young people, connecting them with real-world experiences to build confidence, mentor-mentee relationships, and skills, assets that will serve them well into the future.”

In addition to Saturday’s youth jobs and resource fair, the City will continue to hold community-based job fairs at various locations to directly connect youth to job opportunities and resources in various neighborhoods. Additionally, the City is also hosting BCYF Community Center onboarding opportunities which will help youth who have accepted job offers with getting onboarded, connected to resources, and receive support before their summer job starts. Please see below for a list of remaining community job fairs and BCYF Community Center onboarding dates. For more information, please visit boston.gov/futureBOS.

Community Job Fairs

No advance registration required

BCYF Perkins Community Job Fair:

• Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity Community Job Fairs:

• Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  
• Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

BCYF Community Center Onboarding Opportunities

No advance registration required

BCYF Mildred Ave  

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
• 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan

BCYF Curtis Hall

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 20 South St, Jamaica Plain

BCYF Martin Pino 

• Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  
• 86 Boardman St, East Boston

“Having the opportunity to gain real experience and explore a possible career in law enforcement was a game changer for me,” said Jakhi Jenkins, a current 12th grader at English High School. “The experience made me even more excited about this upcoming summer and the opportunities ahead.”

“I think it’s awesome that students have the chance to get paid and gain real world experience at companies across Boston and I’d encourage everyone to take advantage of it,” said Aliyah Philippe, a current 12th grader at English High School. “Last summer I worked at Teens in Print and the summer before at the Roxbury District Courthouse. It was a cool experience for me to make connections and see what it takes to start a career as a lawyer. "

The summer youth employment program starts on June 23 and ends August 29, 2025. Job applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but youth are encouraged to apply early. There is a step-by-step guide available online to help youth navigate the application process. Youth can also visit the office in person, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1483 Tremont Street in Roxbury, or call 617-635-4202 for additional assistance. For more information, visit boston.gov/futureBOS

Healey州長揮大筆推新猷要把麻州變成全美最佳退休州

麻州長Maura Healey簽署行政命令。（州長辦公室提供）

 (Boston Orange 摘譯)麻州州長奚莉(Maura Healey) 今日（5月8日）簽署行政命令，發佈『對年齡友善州』計劃，成立州長的“對年齡友善政策及做法顧問小組”，將在收集人們的回饋意見後，制定麻州各局處改善服務耆英措施大綱，要把麻州變成全美最佳退休州。

 麻州州長奚莉和副州長Kim Driscoll，老年及獨立廳（Aging & Independence）廳長Robin Lipson 今日聯袂探訪普利茅斯積極生活中心 （Plymouth Center for Active Living），討論全州各社區可以如何實施新的麻州計劃，並公佈未來5年的麻州對年長者和失智症患者友善措失計劃-『重新想像老齡化2030: 麻州計劃（ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan）』。

 麻州有大約170萬居民年齡在60歲以上，佔全州人口約四分之一，麻州政府因而致力研議讓老年人可以在麻州生活得更舒適的各種相關措施。

 麻州早在2019年就制定有相關計劃， 2024年還舉辦了一系列的社區公聽會，以了解耆英居民看未來時的優先考慮。

 麻州政府從系列公聽會整理出來的為耆英服務6大工作目標，包括“經濟機會與安全“，要確保全麻州每個老年人都能因應各自的基本財務需求; “人與社區”，讓老年人和家庭藉由和社區有著有意義聯繫，成為有能力的做決定者; “場所與空間”，通過自然的和建造的環境，加強老人家的移動性和宜居性; “健康與福祉”，讓老人家享有最佳健康及高品質生活; “所有政策中的老齡化”，在所有的地方，區域及全州政策中考慮對老年人的影響;“信息、溝通與框架”，使信息易於獲取，並重新定義老齡化以重視老年人。

 奚莉政府強調優先投資在讓老人家們生活更可負擔，健康及福祉得以改善等方面，包括奚莉州長簽署了20年來第一次的減稅法案，倍增耆英的抵減稅額，讓符合資格的耆英們今年可以領回2730元。這一減稅法案還包括這世紀以來最慷慨的兒童及家庭睡抵減，讓每個家庭享有扶養一人，包括65歲以上老人，可減稅440元的優惠。

 奚莉州長簽署的另一法案，提議把老人事務廳改名為老年及獨立廳，以更好的反應麻州老年人的價值。

 奚莉州長把當志工耆英可享有的房地產稅最高減免額從1500元提高到2000元ㄡ

      從奚莉州長上任以來，她和州議員們每年都增加耆英委員會經費。 

      奚莉州長擴大醫療保險儲蓄計劃(Medicare Saving Program)的資格限制，以容許更多耆英居民可以享有福利，在醫療保險上節省更多開銷。新指南允許更多麻州居民註冊參加計劃，每年節省可高打3000元。

 今年稍早，麻州政府宣佈了580萬元補助款，擴大耆英，殘障人士及低收入個人的出行能力。許多收受補助者是耆英委員會，以及/或者其應服務切入點。

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order, Releases Updated State Plan for Supporting Older Adults in Massachusetts   

PLYMOUTH – Today, Governor Healey signed an Executive Order and released a new age-friendly state plan which will outline improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state. In recognition of Older Americans Month, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and Aging & Independence Secretary Robin Lipson visited the Plymouth Center for Active Living to discuss how communities across the state can implement the new state plan. 

The Executive Order directs all offices across the executive branch to identify areas where age-friendly policies and practices can be embedded in their work to improve the health and wellbeing of aging adults in Massachusetts. The Executive Order also establishes a Governor’s Advisory Group on Age-Friendly Policies and Practices to gather stakeholder and expert input on relevant areas such as transportation, housing, regional planning, economic security, retirement and other issues affecting older adults and aging populations.    

“Massachusetts isn't just the best state to go to school or start your career – it’s also the best state to retire and live your happiest,

healthiest life. But we know that far too many of our older residents are facing challenges, especially with affordability, housing and health care,” said Governor Maura Healey. “To help ensure older adults in Massachusetts can live longer, healthier lives on their own terms, we are taking steps to make Massachusetts even more age- and dementia-friendly. We want all of our residents, as well as those who are making decisions about where to spend their retirement, to know that we are working every day to make life easier and more affordable for people of all ages.”  

“1.7 million adults over the age of 60 call Massachusetts home — nearly a quarter of our population,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Our administration is committed to making our state more affordable, competitive and equitable, and a key piece of that strategy is to empower our residents to make the best decisions for themselves when it comes to work, retirement and living a happy and healthy life right here in Massachusetts.”   

Additionally, Governor Healey today unveiled the state’s updated age- and dementia-friendly state plan, which provides a framework for both communities and state agencies to guide their age- and dementia-friendly actions for the next five years. “ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan” articulates the state’s vision and aspirations for growing older in Massachusetts. The plan, which includes an in-depth analysis of the state’s aging population, identifies challenges older residents face when aging in Massachusetts. Additionally, the plan outlines strategies and specific actions that state agencies, local communities, community-based organizations, and the private sector can implement to ensure Massachusetts continues to be a great place for everyone to grow old.   

The plan has been updated from the previous 2019 plan to reflect the most current priorities, needs, and aspirations of Massachusetts communities. This refreshed plan was developed with significant community and stakeholder input. Throughout 2024, the state hosted a series of community listening sessions to understand our residents’ priorities for the future. The following goals emerged from these sessions:   

1. Economic Opportunity & Security: Every older individual across Massachusetts can meet their basic financial needs  

2. People & Communities: Older adults and families are empowered decision makers with meaningful connections to their communities  

3. Places & Spaces: Natural and built environments enhance older adults’ mobility and livability  

4. Health & Wellness: Older adults have optimal health for a high quality of life  

5. Aging in All Policies: All local, regional, and statewide policies consider the implications for older adults  

6. Information, Communication & Framing: Information is broadly accessible and reframes aging to value older adults  

“Since Massachusetts released its first age-friendly plan five years ago, the Commonwealth – and country – have changed significantly, and some of the needs and goals of our older residents have changed with it,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “As we spoke to older adults to create this plan, we learned what matters most to today’s residents: serving them in their communities whenever possible, clear and effective communication, preventative care and mental health resources. This new plan is a guide to help us accomplish that.”  

“This plan is a fantastic resource for our municipalities and regional agencies to refer to when applying for age-friendly grants,” said Aging and Independence Secretary Robin Lipson. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration and legislature continue to increase investments to Councils on Aging and senior centers, enabling our communities to innovate and expand their age-friendly actions. Our hope is that this plan will be used as a roadmap to guide these projects.”  

 "With 47% of Plymouth’s population aged 50 and older—compared to approximately 38% statewide—it is essential that we remain dedicated to initiatives that support older adults in our community," states Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi. "We appreciate the ongoing commitment of the Healey-Driscoll administration to fostering age-friendly policies that enhance the quality of life for Plymouth’s seniors."  

The purpose of this plan is to align the partners around a shared vision and provide a framework for our efforts over the next five years (2025-2030). A full digital version of the plan was also launched today and can be accessed here.   

Earlier this year, Massachusetts was named the top destination for older adults moving to a new state specifically for retirement in 2024. 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has prioritized investments to make life more affordable for and improve the health and wellbeing of

has older residents, including:  

• Governor Healey signed the state’s first tax cuts in 20 years, which included doubling the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Under this expansion, seniors were eligible to receive up to $2,730 this year. The tax cuts package also created the most generous Child and Family Tax Credit in the country, which provides families with $440 per dependent, including those who are 65 and older.  

• Governor Healey signed legislation that she had proposed to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts. 

• Governor Healey increased from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum property tax abatement available to seniors who perform volunteer services.   

• Each year since Governor Healey took office, she and the Legislature have increased funding to Councils on Aging. 

• Governor Healey expanded Medicare Saving Program eligibility to allow more older residents to take advantage of benefits and save money on health care costs. The new guidelines allow for more Massachusetts residents to enroll in the program and save up to $3,000 per year. 

• Earlier this year, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $5.8M in grants to expand mobility for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals. Many grant recipients were Councils on Aging and/or Aging Services Access Points. 

“麻州發展”批准74筆文化設施補助 總值650萬元

 $6.5M in New Cultural Facilities Fund Grants Awarded

Performance by Castle of our Skins, a 2025 Cultural Facilities Fund grant recipient.

Today the MassDevelopment Board of Directors approved 74 new Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) grants totaling $6,480,500 to support the planning, development, and maintenance of cultural spaces across Massachusetts.

Nonprofit cultural organizations and municipalities were the recipients of capital and planning grants ranging from $8,000 to $200,000. Grant funds will be used for projects in construction, design, repair, renovation, expansion, and the acquisition of cultural facilities.

Jointly administered by MassDevelopment and Mass Cultural Council, CFF provides grants to nonprofits, colleges, and municipalities that own or operate facilities primarily focused on the arts, humanities, and sciences. The program’s 1:1 match requirement leverages investments from the private sector toward the development and preservation of these community assets.

Awardees span all regions state-wide and include community art centers, museums, theaters, historical societies, libraries, nature-based conservation centers, and many others. More than 70% of CFF grants are made to organizations outside Greater Boston.

A complete list of all Cultural Facilities Fund grant recipients is available online. Grantees from the FY25 funding cycle include:

• Massachusetts Audubon Society in Lincoln – $132,000 to construct an outdoor classroom pavilion.
• LaunchSpace in Orange – $65,000 for new heat pumps, mini-splits, ceiling fans, and electrical outlets.
• Creative Haverhill in Haverhill – $26,000 to install an elevator at Cogswell Artspace.
• Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford – $200,000 to upgrade HVAC systems.
• Roots Rising in Pittsfield – $200,000 for the build-out of a new Farm and Education Center.
• The Cahoon Museum of American Art in Barnstable – $35,000 for planning and design to integrate a newly acquired building into the museum’s campus.

CFF’s 17th round of funding received 198 eligible applications at the December 2024 deadline. A survey on future capital needs circulated last fall revealed that organizations in Massachusetts’ creative and cultural sector anticipate $1.3 billion in capital projects over the next three years.

“Without the support of the CFF, we would have no way to complete needed, large-scale projects in the Essex Company Offices and Yard, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.” said Susan Grabski of Immigrant City Archives in Lawrence, an FY25 Capital grant recipient and respondent of the survey.

“With CFF support, we were able to leverage the additional funding required to complete such projects as installing HVAC systems and a new elevator. The former provides critical climate control in archival storage, meeting, and classroom areas. The latter made the main building ADA compliant,” she said.

Applications for the next round of CFF grants are expected to open fall 2025.

Grant recipients are invited to celebrate this round of CFF investments on June 27, 2025 at 10:30am at Zumix in East Boston.

麻州長Healey晤見中領館駐紐約總領事陳立

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麻州州長Maura Healey晤見中國駐紐約總領事館總領事陳立。
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編譯）麻州州長奚莉 （Maura Healey）5月7日下午，在州政府大樓晤見中華人民共和國駐紐約總領事陳立，互相承諾為人民經濟利益攜手努力。 

      麻州州長辦公室為這次晤見，發佈了消息，以及兩人的合影，並指出中國是麻州的第三大貿易夥伴。

      奚莉州長表示，麻州是個充滿活力社區，有將近20萬名華裔居民，2024年從中國進口了34億美元的玩具，遊戲，運動器材，服裝和配飾等商品，同時出口約38億美元的工業機械，醫療器材，塑膠等商品到中國，總貿易額超過72億美元。麻州和中國在農業，教育，旅遊及航天等領域的貿易，為美國提供了數十萬個就業機會。

              麻州州長辦公室表示，奚莉州長從上任以來就把和訪問麻州的外國官員晤面列為優先事務之一，今年3月她才晤見過日本總領事了 Seiichiro Takahashi，討論加強麻州和日本的經濟、文化和教育聯繫機會。

              奚莉州長晤見過的外國官員還包括New Brunswick省長Susan Holt， 愛德華王子島省省長Rob Lantz，討論麻州和加拿大的強大經濟夥伴關係以及川普總統關稅的損害影響。

              奚莉州長還和愛爾蘭企業、旅遊和就業部長Peter Burke，約旦（哈希姆王國）國王阿卜杜拉二世（Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein），拉脫維亞總統Edgars Rinkēvičs，北愛爾蘭Derry City and Strabane 市長Lilian Seenoi-Barr，愛爾蘭多尼戈爾郡（County Donegal）主席Niamh Kennedy，多明尼加共和國前總統Leonel Fernandez，英國駐新英格蘭總領事David Clay、 荷蘭總領事 Ahmed Dadou 和新加坡駐美國大使 呂德耀（Lui Tuck Yew）。奚莉州長也曾訪問 愛爾蘭、義大利和梵蒂岡，以在全球舞臺上推廣馬薩諸塞州。

           奚莉州長在2024年4月也曾晤見中華民國駐美國代表俞大㵢大使，但在同樣的閉門會議之後，並未對外發佈新聞稿，以及合影照片。

Governor Healey Welcomes Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Chen Li to Massachusetts 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today welcomed Ambassador H.E. Chen Li, Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China in New York, to the Massachusetts State House.  

“Today we welcomed Ambassador H.E. Chen Li to Massachusetts. We discussed our shared economic and cultural ties, and our commitment to continuing to work together for the benefit of our people and our economy,” said Governor Healey. “Massachusetts is home to a vibrant community of nearly 200,000 people of Chinese heritage, and they make valued contributions to our communities and our economy.”  

China is Massachusetts third largest trading partner, with over $7.2 billion worth of goods exchanged in 2024. In 2024, Massachusetts imported $3.4 billion in goods from China, including toys, games and sports equipment, apparel and accessories. Massachusetts exported $3.8 billion in goods to China in 2024, including industrial machinery, medical devices and plastics. Trade with China in areas like agriculture, education, travel, aerospace, and more supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs. Massachusetts is home to nearly 200,000 residents of Chinese descent.  

Governor Healey has made it a priority to meet with foreign officials when they visit Massachusetts. In March, she met with the Consul General of Japan Seiichiro Takahashi where they discussed opportunities to strengthen the economic, cultural and educational ties between Massachusetts and Japan. Governor Healey also hosted the Premier of New Brunswick Susan Holt and the Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz to discuss Massachusetts and Canada’s strong economic partnership and the harmful impacts of President Trump’s tariffs. Additionally, she has met with Irish Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke to discuss cultural, social, trade and investment relationships between Massachusetts and Ireland. Governor Healey has also previously hosted the His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Niamh Kennedy, former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez, United Kingdom Consul General to New England David Clay, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ahmed Dadou, and Singapore's Ambassador to the United States Lui Tuck Yew. Governor Healey has also visited Ireland, Italy and the Vatican to promote Massachusetts on a global stage.