解決18市鎮7週無人收垃圾問題 麻州長發信促“共和服務”回談判桌

             （Boston Orange 綜合報導）麻州有至少18個市鎮的不下40萬居民，因為共和服務公司（Republic Services）大罷工，已持續7週沒人收垃圾。麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）忍不住今（11）日發信表達深切失望，促請該公司執行長盡快解決問題。

            奚莉州長指出，夏日炎炎，讓垃圾和回收物品在社區內堆積如山，影響了成千上萬麻州居民的生活品質，以及地方上的衛生。“共和服務公司”和員工之間的談判沒進展所帶來的後果與社會成本，讓人難以接受。

            奚莉州長說，她認為共和服務公司對所服務的社區有義務，包括要確保勞資糾紛不會升級到危害公眾福祉的地步。她寫信給執行長Jon Vander Ark，卻得不到回應，顯示了這位執行長處理緊急事務的方式，讓人無法接受。“共和服務”必須馬上回到談判桌上。

            大約450名“共和服務”員工，參加了由卡車司機工會第25分會（Teamsters Local 25）帶頭，從7月1日開始的罷工行動，要求獲得和大波士頓地區其他垃圾清運公司一樣的公平待遇，爭取更好福利，導致麻州有至少18個市鎮的不下40萬居民，忍了7週沒人收垃圾的窘狀。

            “共和服務”是一家2024年總收入高達160億美元的公司，向股東發放了11.8億美元，也發個給直行長1300萬美元年薪。

            目前受影響的市鎮包括：比佛利 (Beverly)，坎頓 (Canton)，丹弗斯 (Danvers)，高羅士打 (Gloucester)，伊普斯維奇 (Ipswich)，林菲爾德 (Lynnfield)，摩頓市 (Malden)，曼徹斯特濱海 (Manchester-by-the-Sea)，馬布爾黑德 (Marblehead)，北瑞汀 (North Reading)，琵琶地(Peabody)，斯旺斯科特 (Swampscott)，韋克菲爾德(Wakefield)，沃特敦 (Watertown)，阿靈頓 (Arlington)，薩格斯 (Saugus)，托普斯菲爾德 (Topsfield)，雷丁(Reading)。

Governor Healey Demands Republic Services Immediately Resolve Strike   
 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey wrote to Jon Vander Ark, President & Chief Executive Officer at Republic Services, the waste disposal company that has halted trash and recycling pickup in several Massachusetts towns and cities for seven weeks now, to demand the company return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith to end the strike. 

In the new letter, Governor Healey wrote:   

As my attempts to speak with you directly have gone unanswered, I am now writing to express my deep concern and profound disappointment regarding the ongoing labor strike involving Republic Services workers in Massachusetts. 

Your company’s failure to resolve or even meaningfully address this prolonged strike is unacceptable. For seven weeks now, trash and recycling have been piling up in neighborhoods during the heat of summer, impacting public health and quality of life for thousands of Massachusetts residents. Communities across the state are being forced to bear the consequences and costs of stalled negotiations between your company and its workforce.  

This situation is beyond untenable. Republic Services has an obligation to the communities it serves. That obligation includes ensuring that labor disputes do not escalate to the point of endangering public well-being. 

The fact that you haven’t returned my calls is a reflection of your unacceptable approach to this urgent matter. The time for delay and posturing is over. It is time to resolve this – now.  

Republic must return to the bargaining table immediately and negotiate in good faith with the workers and their representatives. It is in the interest of your company, your employees, and—most critically—the residents of Massachusetts that a swift resolution is reached.  

My administration stands ready to assist in facilitating dialogue if needed. But make no mistake: this matter demands your direct attention and immediate action. 

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND THE CITY OF BOSTON TO CELEBRATE THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF NEW EDITION

 MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND THE CITY OF BOSTON TO CELEBRATE THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF NEW EDITION 

 

The six members of the legendary R&B group will be honored by the City with Mayor Wu declaring August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston and through a series of events, including a street naming ceremony and community block party in Roxbury 



BOSTON - Monday, August 11, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of events honoring New Edition, the legendary Boston-based R&B group founded in Roxbury in 1978, on Saturday, August 30. In recognition of the group’s profound impact in Boston and the music industry, Mayor Wu and the City of Boston will host various events to celebrate the group’s contributions and legacy, including a street naming ceremony and a community block party in Roxbury. In addition to these events, Mayor Wu will also declare August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston. These events will honor the critical contributions of New Edition and create opportunities for residents and families to build community across Boston neighborhoods.

 

“It is an honor to welcome home Roxbury natives New Edition to celebrate their global impact, from our communities here in Boston to the music industry worldwide,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Thank you to all of our City teams for their work in putting on this vibrant series of events that will bring community members together in recognition of our local, homegrown group. This is a unique opportunity to bring Boston’s neighborhoods together in a celebration of culture, pride and community and I encourage every community member to join us to celebrate New Edition’s tremendous impact.”

 

Founded in Roxbury, Massachusetts, “Orchard Park Projects” in 1978, New Edition has had a profound impact on both the Boston community and the music industry as a whole, paving the way for pop and R&B stars worldwide. For 40 plus years Members Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill have garnered immeasurable success touring the world both individually and as a collective group. In 2017 this Multi-Platinum selling supergroup was honored with a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star unveiling ceremony coincided with the premiere of NE’s three-part miniseries “The New Edition Story” which aired on BET setting a network record with more than 29 million unique viewers. In 2022, New Edition was inducted into the Black Music Hall of Fame and in 2023 the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Throughout New Edition’s countless achievements, their most “coveted” accomplishment has been, and continues to be, the love and support they receive from their loyal and dedicated fans. Affectionately known as #NE4LIFERS, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Michael, Ralph and Johnny are equally as dedicated to them, for without them New Edition would not and could not exist.

 

“I am truly grateful for the privilege of being made a permanent fixture in our city that has played such a significant role in shaping our lives and career,” said Ricky Bell. “It brings me immense joy to think that future generations of my family, friends, and #NE4Lifers from all over the world will be able to walk and drive down New Edition Way. This honor is mind-blowing in the most awesome way. 02119 IS and WILL always be my home.”

 

“Boston is where it all began for us.This honor means the world to me,” said Bobby Brown.

 

“I’ll never forget when I was a junior at Brown University and in January of 1983 Maurice Starr came bounding into the WBRU-Providence (my college radio station) studio on a Sunday when we had our (ridiculously high-rated) Black programming on the normally Alt Rock station. He’d brought us some local Boston records before but he had an EXTRA amount of energy that day. While I was playing another song on the air, he made me listen to this new song in “cue,” said Stephen Hill, Former Radio DJ, BET and MTV Executive. “It’s so funny; I remember his smile as those first 6 now familiar clap-sounding drum machine beats came out of the speakers, the last beat igniting that mini-glissando into awesomeness. And there it was, the classic Jonzun Crew computer-talk into the most Michael Jacksonest voice I’d heard since 1971 starting what might have been the very first R&B song to start with a rap. It was both innovative and familiar, reflective of burgeoning, nascent hip-hop while true to the structure of traditional R&B. As a tried and true J5 fan, I loved it immediately and I assured him that I left that record on the turntable, switched it from cue to on-air, and proudly became one of the first in the country to play the seminal hit “Candy Girl.” 

 

New Edition Day Events 

 

New Edition Street Naming Ceremony 

Saturday, August 30, 10:00 a.m.

Location: Corner of Ambrose & Albany Streets, Roxbury, 02119 

 

New Edition Day: Community Block Party 

Saturday, August 30, 11:00 a.m.

Location: Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club, 2 Dearborn St, Roxbury, MA 02119

 

“When my family and I made Roxbury our home in 1982, I was introduced to the music of New Edition.  Whenever I hear the hit song ‘Candy Girl,’ it still evokes happy childhood memories. New Edition has provided this city with decades of fond memories, and immense pride,” said Dion Irish, Chief of Operations. “New Edition are reminders of the greatness that the youth of Boston are capable of. I am extremely proud and excited to see them celebrated in this way, and very thankful to Mayor Wu for her leadership in this effort.”

 

“The City of Boston welcomes New Edition back home to honor their legacy and dedication to the community," said Brianna Millor, Chief of Community Engagement. “The world knows New Edition as international superstars, but for Boston natives, we consider them family. It is our greatest privilege to celebrate our hometown legends.”

 

On Saturday, August 30, the City of Boston will host a street naming ceremony and community block party. At the ceremony, Mayor Wu will designate Dearborn Street as New Edition Way and declare August 30 as “New Edition Day” in the City of Boston. The street naming ceremony will take place at the corner of Ambrose Street and Albany Street in Roxbury, honoring the group at Orchard Gardens, formerly known as Orchard Park, where the founding members of New Edition grew up. Immediately after the street renaming ceremony, the City will host a community block party in front of the Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club, featuring music, a backpack giveaway for youth, free food, fun activities and a special appearance by New Edition. 

 

“It is such an honor to be able to celebrate one of the most iconic groups to ever come out of the city of Boston,” said John Borders IV, Director of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment for the City of Boston. “We are truly excited to bring the community together to recognize the impact New Edition has had both locally and worldwide. We hope this sets the precedent for how we honor our own moving forward.” 

 

“As someone from Roxbury, it’s an honor to celebrate New Edition’s accomplishments and legacy right where it all started,” said Frank Farrow, Executive Director, Office of Black Male Advancement. “New Edition is the greatest music group of all time. The legendary group’s cultural influence is still felt today in the Boston community and throughout the entertainment industry worldwide.”

Healey-Driscoll Administration, MBTA Celebrate Natick Center Station Upgrades

 Healey-Driscoll Administration, MBTA Celebrate Natick Center Station Upgrades 

11th T station upgraded this year to improve service and accessibility; 30 more stations scheduled for upgrades in next five years 

NATICK – The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today celebrated the completion of major upgrades and project advancements at Natick Center Station on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line. Natick Center Station is the 11th MBTA station to undergo major accessibility improvements in the past year.  

"If we want more people using the MBTA, we have to make it easier for them to access it. Under General Manager Eng, the T has made important progress to modernize its stations and enhance accessibility, which improves the experience for all riders,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our administration believes in this work the T is doing to improve service every day and will continue supporting their efforts in every way that we can.”  

“If you’re a parent pushing a baby stroller, a worker who broke their leg, or an older adult with mobility issues – these upgrades will make it easier for you to use the T,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We all benefit from the upgrades General Manager Eng and his team are making across the system. Together, we’re building a safer, more reliable MBTA.” 

This milestone reflects the Healey-Driscoll Administration and MBTA’s commitment to delivering systemwide accessibility and customer-focused improvements that modernize stations and improve the rider experience. Natick Station, which ranks within the top 25 percent most frequented Commuter Rail Stations in the system, reopened for passenger use during the last week of July 2025.  

“For too long, people with disabilities have been treated as an afterthought in our transportation systems. Upgrades to stations like Natick Center are a step toward correcting that injustice,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “These improvements are about more than bricks and concrete—they’re about dignity, independence, and the right to move through the world freely. I’m deeply grateful to General Manager Eng and his team for their tireless work. And with 30 more accessibility projects on the horizon, we are committed to building a system that leaves no one behind.”  

“The MBTA team takes great pride as we continue to deliver improved service and rebuild our facilities across all modes. With the completion of Natick Center Station, we are able to provide for our riders a modern, fully accessible station with state-of-the-art technology,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.  “I thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their leadership as we strive to ensure that the communities and businesses we serve have the mass transportation system they deserve and need.”  

Key project achievements include:  

• Replacement of 1440 feet of track including 1160 ties  

• Full-length, high-level platforms for accessible boarding  

• Newly replaced pedestrian bridge  

• New elevators and ramps providing redundant accessible pathways to each platform, as well as, canopies, bicycle storage, signage, wayfinding, and emergency lighting  

• Upgraded audible and digital communication systems   

• Enhanced security systems, including upgraded camera technology  

• Streetscape improvements including bus stops, wider sidewalks, curb extensions, and a raised intersection for safer access and pickup/dropoff   

• Upgraded drainage infrastructure to improve climate resiliency  

Project achievements also include a direct connection to the Cochituate Rail Trail, a popular 4-mile shared use path from Natick Center to the village of Saxonville in Framingham. This will open in the coming months.   

This year alone, 11 stations – four on the Green Line D branch as well as Wellesley Square, West Medford, Franklin, Walpole, North Wilmington, Winchester Center and now Natick Center – have benefited from major accessibility upgrades, with 30 more slated to come over the next five years.   

The MBTA has been working to modernize all aspects of its system and transit service to make it easier for all riders to use, particularly people with disabilities, older adults, families with young children, veterans, those with temporary injuries and visitors. When the ADA was passed in 1990, only 22 percent of MBTA stations were accessible – today, nearly 85 percent of stations are accessible, and by 2030, the MBTA is on track to reach nearly 95 percent accessibility at stations. 

Learn more about the MBTA’s accessibility work.  

“This accessibility transformation at Natick Center Station is bringing safe, modern, and fully accessible transportation to our community,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “These upgrades mean anyone with mobility challenges can travel with dignity and ease while connecting to the buses, bike paths, and sidewalks that make up our region’s transit network. I’m proud to see the state’s investments making a difference in our community, and I’m grateful for the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s partnership in building safe, reliable, and efficient transit statewide.” 

“The completion of the new Natick Center Commuter Rail Station is an important step in the incredible economic growth of Natick. It has helped make downtown Natick one of the hottest real estate markets in the Commonwealth and has spurred millions of dollars in new construction and development. I am grateful to all who worked on this project.” said Representative David Linsky (D-Natick) 

“The Natick Center commuter rail is more than a stop—it’s the heart of Natick, connecting Boston and Worcester to our regional multimodal infrastructure, including the $14M Cochituate Rail Trail, the $12M North Main Street project, and our vibrant Natick Center, a cultural hub of MetroWest,” said Natick Select Board Chair Kathryn Coughlin. 

“I have traveled from the Natick Center Commuter Rail station to work and for fun on my own, with extended family and my children for over 20 years,” said Jennifer Harnish, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. “It is so exciting that the new station has been built with universal design in mind. Elevators, good lighting, a high platform with truncated dome strips all along the edge of the platform to name just a few aspects of this new station contribute to the safety and well-being of all who use it. Whether you're hauling a heavy suitcase in the elevator or pushing a stroller, you can now easily get onto the train without having to carry it up the stairs. And if you are living and thriving with blindness, low vision, a mobility challenge or more, the station provides what you need and what is best for our community.”   

In addition to the celebration of the station, attendees also recognized the legacy of late letter carrier Richard Walker. The original pedestrian bridge at the Natick Center Station was dedicated in his honor by the Commonwealth in 1996. To honor this dedication, the MBTA has erected the original plaque on the new pedestrian bridge.   

For more information, please visit mbta.com or connect with the T on X @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta.   

吳弭市長宣佈8月11至13日至進入熱浪來襲期

           (Boston Orange 摘譯)波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）已宣佈，波士頓市從 8月11日（週一）至8月13日（週三），進入熱浪緊急狀況，估計氣溫將高達華氏95至96度，波士頓市的青年與家庭中心 (BCYF)， 公共圖書館和和公共游泳池，都將開放，供民眾納涼。

波士頓市一旦有連續2天以上，氣溫高達華氏95度以上，就進入熱浪來襲緊急狀況。吳弭市長因天氣預報，10日傍晚發出通告，波士頓市進入熱浪來襲狀態。市內的噴水區（Splash pad），也將開放

在熱浪來襲期間，波士頓緊急醫療服務皆聽到的911求助電話，通常會增家10%到15%。

吳弭市長強調，居民應 保持水分充足、尋找有空調的地方，並 關心鄰居，特別是老年人和行動不便者。切勿將兒童或寵物獨留在車內。

欲了解更多熱安全提示和資源，請瀏覽 boston.gov/heat。

 

MAYOR WU DECLARES HEAT EMERGENCY MONDAY, AUGUST 11 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13; OPENS BCYF COOLING CENTERS TO ALL RESIDENTS



BOSTON - Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 13 due to the current weather forecasts. The heat index for this period of time is forecasted to range from 95 degrees to 96 degrees. The threshold for a heat emergency in the City of Boston is two or more days with a heat index of 95 degrees.

 

“Our top priority is ensuring our residents and families are healthy and safe during this period of intense heat,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As temperatures continue to rise, the City is here to support residents in every way possible across every neighborhood. We encourage all of our community members to please take care of yourselves, check on your neighbors, and be prepared to stay cool and safe.”

 

“In light of the upcoming heat emergency, we strongly advise all residents to take proactive measures to protect their health. Stay well-hydrated, seek out air-conditioned environments when possible, and check in on elderly family members or neighbors who may need assistance. Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day can greatly reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. We are committed to your safety and appreciate your cooperation during this period of extreme heat,” said Chief of Emergency Preparedness Adrian Jordan. 

 

The City of Boston is taking critical immediate action to provide heat relief, including short-term, actionable steps toward relief during heat waves. The City of Boston has been engaging in a variety of projects to support extreme heat mitigation and improved health for residents. Anyone, regardless of their medical conditions, can feel the impacts of extreme heat. During a heat wave, Boston Emergency Medical Services typically experiences a 10-15% increase in calls to 9-1-1 for people of all ages. 

 

Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Several city pools are also available for swimming. Find splash pad locations, and pool locations and operating hours at Boston.gov/pools. Learn more about how to create a free membership and register for a swim session at the pools at Boston.gov/BCYF-registration. All Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Cooling Centers plus additional BCYF centers are available Monday through Wednesday during their normal operating hours for people to come in and cool off.

 

Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat. Patrons are always welcome to participate in BPL’s summer programming for kids, teens, and adults.

 

Information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat (including videos of the tips in American Sign Language) and by following @CityofBoston on X. Residents can sign up for AlertBoston, the City's emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts by phone, email, or text. Sign up online here. Residents are also encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available City services.

 

The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips:



·       Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.

·       Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.

·       Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. More tips for cooling down at home can be found here.

·       If you can’t avoid being outside, it’s critical to take breaks in the shade, drink water constantly — even if you’re not thirsty — and watch for warning signs like dizziness, nausea, or confusion.

·       Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.

·       Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.

·       If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six. 

·       Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications.

·       If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.

·       Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.

·       Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat.

 

Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness:

 

·       If you notice individuals who seem unable to move or disoriented, or families living in vehicles, please ask them if they need help and call 9-1-1 immediately.

·       The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St (men’s shelter) and 794 Massachusetts Ave (women’s shelter). These facilities are air conditioned and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amnesty will be called at temperatures of 90 degrees or above, so those with non-violent restrictions can access shelter out of the heat.

·       The City of Boston works closely with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter, food, water, and a cool respite from the heat.

·       Street outreach teams providing recovery services remain operating as normal during summertime weather. Outreach teams are providing water on outreach routes.

 

Playground Safety:  

 

·       Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks.

 

Outdoor Fires and Grilling:

 

·       No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires.

·       Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.

·       Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.

·       Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.

 

The City of Boston’s work is guided by the Heat Resilience Solutions for Bostonframework to prepare for hotter summers and more intense heat events. The Heat Plan presents 26 strategies that will help build a more just, equitable, and resilient Boston. Visit boston.gov/heat regularly to learn more about the latest strategies for staying cool and to access the most up-to-date resources available. Each individual, family, and community’s plan may look different: from accessing one of Boston’s public pools or parks, or requesting a pop-up cooling kit for use at an outdoor event. You can read more about the strategies to stay cool this summer in the Summer Cooling Guide. In all extreme heat situations, please look out for your community, specifically heat-sensitive residents like elders, children, or unhoused people.