Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers Over $5.7 Million to Support Fire and Police Staffing

Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers Over $5.7 Million to Support Fire and Police Staffing 

Funding was expedited in the wake of tragic Fall River fire 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced that 10 Massachusetts cities have received funding to help ensure sufficient staffing for emergency services. 

The state funds were awarded through the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program. The funds are offered annually to cities meeting strict criteria set by the Legislature. The funds were made available on an expedited basis as part of the state’s response to the July 13 fire in Fall River that killed 10 people and injured 30 others. Fall River is one of the 10 communities that meet the program’s strict eligibility criteria set by the Legislature. The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), which administers the annual grant program, made funds available earlier than in past years and reviewed all applications as they were received. 

“The Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program delivers funds each year to support the hiring of first responders in cities with the significant need,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Following the tragedy at Gabriel House, we were able to respond to the needs of first responders in Fall River and cities across the state to ensure police and fire departments have access to the resources they need as soon as possible.” 

“We know that first responder staffing is critical to public safety,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This program allows us to deliver resources that will help our first responders as they work to protect our communities.” 

“This program helps ensure the safety of police officers and firefighters when they respond to a call. It also allows local leaders and public safety officials discretion to direct the funds in a way that best meets the public safety needs of their community,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. 

“These grants invest in the police officers and firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Recognizing the urgent needs faced by many departments, we were quickly able to adapt this year’s program, providing greater flexibility and immediate access to funds. These changes will have an immediate impact on public safety in Massachusetts communities,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton. 

In past years, recipients of these grants were able to use their awarded funds over a 12-month period from January 1 through December 31. This year, cities were given the option to use their award over a period of up to 17 months, from August 2025 through December 2026. This allowed police and fire departments with urgent needs to access these critical funds as soon as possible. Award recipients were also given the option to continue using their funds on a 12-month timeline. 

“On behalf of the City of Brockton, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Healey-Driscoll administration, the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, and the Office of Grants and Research for awarding Brockton this generous grant. These funds will provide critical support to both our Fire and Police Departments by helping to address staffing shortfalls and ensuring that we can continue delivering the high-quality public safety and emergency response services our residents rely on every day,” said Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan. “We are deeply grateful to the Administration for recognizing the unique needs of Gateway Cities and for their continued investment in public safety. We also thank the Massachusetts Legislature for authorizing this much-needed funding which will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our first responders and the safety of our City and our Community.” 

“I’m deeply grateful to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for awarding Fall River over $1.6 million to bolster public safety staffing. These funds are critical for our first responders and will allow us to maintain the levels of Police Department and Fire Department staffing necessary to keep our residents safe. Our city is safer and more prepared because of this program,” said Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan. 

“We are grateful to the Commonwealth for recognizing the unique staffing challenges our public safety departments face,” said Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky. “Both our Police and Fire Departments have dedicated personnel currently deployed on active military duty, and this grant will help us ensure that we can continue to provide the high level of public safety and emergency response services our residents expect and deserve.” 

“I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll administration for their continued support of and investment in public safety.  Maintaining and enhancing public safety in the City of Haverhill is a major priority of my administration. With the funds received through the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program, the Haverhill Police Department can perform duties outside of routine patrol at a higher level. These duties include traffic enforcement, community policing, ATV patrols, motorcycle patrols, walking beats, hot spot patrols, drug interdiction, and community meetings. Investing in these services makes a real difference in preventing crime and keeping people safe,” said Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett. 

"Public safety is a top priority in Lowell. These grant funds will help ensure our police officers and firefighters have the staffing support they need to respond quickly, protect our residents, and keep our community safe,” said Lowell Mayor Daniel P. Rourke. “We're grateful to the Office of Grants and Research for this investment in Lowell, and to the men and women of the Lowell Fire and Police Departments for their dedication and service every day." 

“We are incredibly grateful to receive an award from the Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program for the Lynn Police Department,” said Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson. “This crucial funding will allow us to address staffing needs, ensuring our officers can enhance their impact in protecting and serving our residents and keeping our community safe.” 

“Without a doubt, these funds will help support our First Responders and keep Malden safe. Thank you to Governor Healey and her team as well as our State Legislative Delegation for continuing to prioritize public safety in these uncertain times,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. 

“I’m grateful to Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll for providing Newton with $123,577 in funding to boost NPD police staffing and bolstering our emergency response services,” said Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. 

"This grant from the Commonwealth is exactly what our community needed. Our police and fire departments have been stepping up, working overtime to keep everyone safe, but this means our overtime budgets are stretched thin. Thanks to this funding, we can properly staff our public safety departments and ensure our residents get the emergency response they deserve, when they need it most," said Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.  

Award Recipient	Funding for Police Department	Funding for Fire Department	Total Award
Brockton	$352,620	$323,822	$646,442
Fall River	$805,419	$805,783	$1,611,202
Framingham	$74,264	$74,264	$148,528
Haverhill	$333,792	---	$333,792
Lawrence	$1,208,942	---	$1,208,942
Lowell	$216,990	$90,750	$307,740
Lynn	$633,985	---	$633,985
Newton	$123,677	---	$123,677
Malden	$259,471	$259,471	$518,942
Somerville	$87,450	$109,296	$196,746

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Capital Grants to Employment-Focused Social Enterprises   New Round of Funding Supports Job Training and Inclusive Economic Growth

BOSTON - Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1 million in grants to five organizations through the Executive Office of Economic Development’s Social Enterprise Capital Grant Program, which funds nonprofits focused on hiring and assisting people who face barriers to employment.   “The Social Enterprise Grant Program invests in organizations that open doors to opportunity,” said Interim Secretary of Economic Development Ashley Stolba. “By funding organizations that hire and train people facing barriers to employment, we’re helping individuals build brighter futures, strengthening our workforce, and supporting communities across Massachusetts.”  Social Enterprise Capital Grants support the purchase, repair, renovation, and improvement of the facilities of nonprofit businesses that both sell goods or services and provide paid employment and supportive services to individuals facing significant barriers to employment. Eligible organizations must offer paid work opportunities to low-income individuals, with priority given to socially and economically disadvantaged populations who require intensive support. Under the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the program has awarded $7 million to 13 communities.   Awarded Projects:   Cape Abilities (Dennis) - $142,000  Cape Abilities Farm will build a new community space that advances inclusive vocational training for individuals with disabilities and supports food security on Cape Cod. This multi-use space will address critical community needs by providing an accessible break space for staff and participants in its vocational program and creating a dedicated hub for programming that promotes access to healthy, local food. The community space will also serve as a welcoming venue for community engagement.  Riverside Industries (Easthampton) - $250,000  Riverside Industries Inc. will renovate its Production Department, which employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities alongside non-disabled community members to conduct quality control, packaging, and shipping for local businesses. This renovation will make the social enterprise more accessible by relocating the Production Department to a larger ground-floor space and upgrading essential infrastructure such as flooring, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and other equipment.   GAAMHA (Gardner) - $144,000  GAAMHA will enhance accessibility and sustainability at its Coleman Assembly & Packaging social enterprise. A key upcoming project involves constructing a new ADA-compliant ramp, which will ensure easier and safer access for everyone. GAAMHA is also investing in environmental upgrades by installing newer, energy-efficient "green" climate control units on the roof. This will significantly reduce energy consumption and promote a more comfortable environment. Furthermore, GAAMHA plans to renovate existing space within the Coleman facility to create updated office areas and dedicated employee break rooms.   UTEC (Lowell) - $250,000  UTEC provides job training, paid employment, and wrap-around support services for young adults aged 18 to 25 who face multiple barriers to success, such as incarceration, violence, and gang involvement. With these funds, UTEC will continue to renovate 70-80 Church Street in Lowell, known as the Tower Building. This project will support facilities for UTEC’s workforce development and job training programs, create additional room for individuals to receive high school equivalency testing, and allow UTEC to launch an entrepreneurial storefront to sell items produced by its social enterprise. Renovations in 2025 will include HVAC work, drywall installation, electrical work, signage, and accessibility upgrades.   Center of Hope (Southbridge) - $214,000  The Center of Hope Foundation will make essential facility improvements to enhance its workforce development services for people with disabilities, particularly through Just the Details, its car detailing business. Renovations will increase the number of vehicles serviced per day, which will expand real-world job opportunities for those participating in the Center for Hope Foundation’s programming. The proposed upgrades include a new HVAC system, a protected interior corridor, a new checkout counter, renovations to the breakroom and training room, repairs to the concrete floor and drainage system, and equipment and roof replacements.

昆士市第38屆中秋節聯歡會 耆英、青少年志工隊龐大

廣教學校醒獅隊表演醉獅。（周菊子攝）

            (Boston Orange昆士市報導) 第38屆昆士市中秋節聯歡會上週日在豔陽高照中，以羅州工夫舞獅團的醒獅表演拉開序幕，沿著昆士市中心Coddington街擺出的舞台，展售攤位，又一年的讓川流不息人群開心遊逛一日。

舞台上的嘉賓多為熟面孔。（周菊子攝）

            麻州眾議員陳德基，麻州參議員John Kenan，昆士亞協服務中心（QARI）副董事長胡運炤，董事蔡麗梨，諾福克郡地方檢察官Michael Morrissey，昆士市長助理邱潔芳，華人醫務中心執行長Eric Tiberi等嘉賓，例必出席的嘉賓，在中午12點時，一一上台入座。

            今年和往年不一樣的是，亞協中心執行長莊建豪（Philip Chong），昆市市長柯奇（Tom Koch）竟然都未現身主舞台。

            在致詞環節中，邱潔芳說明柯奇市長無法即時到場，但會稍後出席。柯奇市長稱許亞裔把中秋節聯歡會變成昆士市的一個標誌性節慶，彰顯了昆士市的多元文化。

昆士市長柯奇（Tom Koch)開幕後趕到會場。（周菊子攝）

            昆士亞協服務中心由營運主任Emily Canner和董事會副主席胡運炤代表致詞。

            在中午12點舉行開幕式前，主辦單位安排了廣教學校少年醒獅隊，昆市跆拳道，新星藝術學校少年拉丁舞隊，Wongderful Tunes Studio的古箏，華夏歌舞團的藏族舞蹈，李國全偕同學生示範吳家鄭式太極拳等表演。

羅德島工夫舞獅團的功力博得滿堂彩聲。（周菊子攝）

            開幕式後的舞台表演，有Sandy Wong-Ng和Michael Yun報幕，其中舞蹈節目繁多，包括茉莉花舞蹈團，華夏歌舞團，廣教學校Kpop舞隊，西木中文學校舞蹈團，廣州聯誼會舞蹈團，Revelasian舞團，繁花舞蹈團之外，以及Bailemos舞蹈工作坊跳拉丁舞，CMS金聲舞團跳蒙古舞奔騰，舞蹈女神對跳印度融合寶萊塢舞，另外還有個別人士組隊跳新疆舞的蘋果香，古典舞的桃花度。

            音樂演奏有波士頓音樂藝術學校黃秀儀的揚琴鼓樂演奏，可慶恩獨奏京胡“夜深沉“。

昆士市長助理邱潔坊代表市長致詞。（周菊子攝）

            表演環節在下午2點半，以日本太鼓表演拉下帷幕。

            今年的昆士市中秋節聯歡會，除了有美華協會(OCA)新英格蘭分會，昆士市獅子會，華樂耆年中心，茶工坊，杉抹茶，南翔小籠包，糖葫蘆，有明東方美食，Mange Mange（芒果），Cloud Asian Food & Bar，Rensource BBQ，Laboure醫療護理學院，金門超市，見聞旅遊，Andersen 窗戶等等展示服務，販售商品的攤位之外，最特別的是有5個亞裔候選人攤位，締造了歷年來最多亞裔同時參選紀錄。

昆士亞協服務中心副董事長胡運炤致詞。（周菊子攝）

            麻州眾議員陳德基（Tackey Chan）自從2009年當選，連任迄今，儘管今年是市級選舉，但年年在昆市中秋節聯歡會上擺攤，送扇子，冰棒，已成為他的年度活動，所以理所當然地站在攤位前，和過往由人打招呼。

            其餘的候選人，有競選不分區市議員的袁自強（Ziqiang Yuan），Andrew Nguyen Pham，參選第六區市議員的陳天偉（Christopher Chan），以及參選學校委員的梁錦輝（Tom Leung）。

麻州眾議員陳德基（Tackey Chan）致詞。（周菊子攝）

昆士亞協服務中心的耆英義工團陣容龐大。（周菊子攝）

廣教學校醒獅隊。（周菊子攝）

Cindy, Fanny, Bonnie等人坐鎮昆士市政府攤位。（周菊子攝）

麻州參議員John Kenan每年都出席和他所代表的民眾打招呼。

華人醫務中心執行長Eric Tiberi 代表該中心年年贊助。（周菊子攝）

今年參加昆士市議員及學校委員選舉的候選人。左起，袁自強，陳天偉，梁錦輝。

（周菊子攝）

年僅28歲的Andrew Pham要為亞裔發聲。（周菊子攝）

來自摩頓市的華夏文協歌舞團表演唱歌。（周菊子攝）

昆市跆拳道示範踢木板，身手極佳。（周菊子攝）

新星藝術學校小朋友表演舞蹈。（周菊子攝）

Sandy Wong-Ng和Michael Yun擔任司儀。（周菊子攝）

南翔小籠包創辦人之一的趙書林（中）親自坐鎮攤位。（周菊子攝）

在會場展示車輛已成昆士市中秋聯歡會近年的慣例。（周菊子攝）

羅德島州工夫舞獅團舞進人群。（周菊子攝）

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $9.3 Million in Second Round of Literacy Launch Grants

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $9.3 Million in Second Round of Literacy Launch Grants 

29 school districts receive PRISM II grants to support evidence-based early literacy curriculum 

 
EASTHAMPTON– The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding $9.3 million in Partnership for Reading Success - Massachusetts (PRISM) II grants to 29 school districts and an educational collaborative. These grants are funded through Governor Healey’s Literacy Launch: Reading Success from Age 3 through Grade 3 initiative to makes sure Massachusetts preschool programs, schools, educators and students have access to high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction.  

The PRISM II grants are designed to help districts strengthen early literacy instruction, helping equip students with the reading and writing skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler made this announcement today at the Easthampton Public Library, in one of the districts receiving a grant.  

“Massachusetts has the best schools in the nation, but we know more work is needed to improve literacy. A strong early literacy education is essential for students’ long-term success in school, career and beyond,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Through Literacy Launch, we are investing in the educators, materials and systems our youngest learners need to learn how to read and read well.” 

“Strong reading instruction helps unlock each child’s potential,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “PRISM II is designed to help all students — no matter where they live — benefit from high-quality materials and support grounded in research.” 

In this first year, grantees will either begin implementing newly selected English language arts materials or engage in a structured curriculum evaluation and selection process. All grantees will benefit from: 

• support in establishing a representative team of educators and community members to select and implement curriculum that suits local needs; 

• targeted professional learning aligned with DESE’s IMplement MA process for evaluating, selecting and implementing instructional materials; and  

• expert coaching by DESE-selected PRISM curriculum and instruction coaches. 

Grant funds may also be used to compensate educators for their time through stipends or substitute coverage.  

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to leverage every opportunity to improve early literacy education and help kids learn to read and read well. These PRISM II grants are another critical tool in this work, building on our Literacy Launch professional development institutes, high dosage tutoring expansion and PRISM I grants,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler.  

“We know that districts are eager for this kind of support, and I’m glad to see another 29 receiving PRISM grants,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “This work is critical to students’ futures, and DESE is working hard to reach as many districts and educators as possible with grants, professional development and other resources.”  

“These PRISM II grants build on the Healey-Driscoll Administration's commitment to closing literacy gaps and expanding opportunities for Massachusetts children, beginning in preschool,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “By empowering educators and communities with the tools and resources they need, we’re helping every child build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.” 

Early literacy is a priority for the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The administration awarded the first round of Literacy Launch Grants, Partnership for Reading Success – Massachusetts (PRISM) I, earlier this year to 15 school districts and is currently hosting Literacy Launch Institutes, free four full days of evidence-based early literacy instructional practices training for 600 educators. Governor Healey also expanded high dosage early literacy tutoring to help students in kindergarten through third grade build foundational reading skills. This school year, 272 schools in Massachusetts will receive free, high-dosage early literacy tutoring. 

“The PRISM II grant will provide Easthampton educators with hands-on support and coaching, high-quality instructional materials, and expert guidance to deliver meaningful, real-world literacy learning for every student.  It’s more than new books or new curriculum—it’s about ensuring every child sees themselves in what they read and makes connections to the real world,” said Easthampton Superintendent Michelle Balch. “We’re committed to using teaching practices and materials that are evidence-based, culturally responsive, and respectful of each student’s unique background and potential. With this funding, Easthampton can provide a curriculum that inspires, empowers, and truly changes the trajectory for our students. This grant isn’t just about teaching reading—it’s about creating opportunities and opening doors to the future.” 

The PRISM II grant recipients are: 

• Abington Public School District: $293,600  

• Berkshire Hills Public School District: $164,000 

• Bi-County Collaborative: $294,000 

• Billerica Public School District: $493,679 

• Boxford Public School District: $323,991 

• Burlington Public School District: $456,617 

• Community Day Public Charter School (in Lawrence):

  $279,600 

• Concord Public School District: $366,950 

• Easthampton Public School District: $274,023 

• Greenfield Public School District: $95,100 

• Holliston Public School District: $224,200 

• Hudson Public School District: $334,119 

• Kingston Public School District: $193,900 

• Lincoln Public School District: $239,500 

• Lowell Public School District: $798,000 

• Mansfield Public School District: $464,006 

• Martha's Vineyard Public School District: $259,000 

• Medway Public School District: $169,834 

• Methuen Public School District: $562,630 

• Milford Public School District: $350,179 

• Monomoy Regional School District: $95,100 

• Nantucket Public School District: $122,900 

• New Salem-Wendell Public School District: $220,160 

• Pittsfield Public School District: $776,500 

• Plympton Public School District: $133,700 

• Sharon Public School District: $293,518 

• Silver Lake Public School District: $95,100 

• Somerset Public School District: $298,200 

• Uxbridge Public School District: $270,420 

• Wayland Public School District: $367,100 

30多年來第一次 波士頓區域規劃委員會大改開發案審查流程

(Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市區域規劃委員會（Boston Zoning Commission）上週通過一系列區域劃分法規變革。波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）表示，這是第 80 條法案（Article 80）於30多年前的1996年通過以來，歷史性的最重大改進，將簡化波士頓市開發案未來的審查流程。

吳弭市長說，這是「第 80 條現代化行動計畫」的一部分，也是波士頓市計劃發展局（BPDA）轉變成波士頓市計劃局（BPD）後，確保董事會的審查設計，在全市各部門之間保持一致、協調的第一步，以期波士頓市的成長更可預測，持續，符合社區需要。

吳弭市長指出，這是市府為使辦理相關事務更容易所做的努力。

區域劃分法規修正案的內容包括把觸發波士頓城市設計委員會（BCDC）審查的門檻，從 100,000 平方英尺提高到 200,000 平方英尺；簡化「實質性翻修」程序，讓內部裝修項目不再虛需要經過漫長的審查，鼓勵業主再投資，升級現有建築；以更現代化方式溝通，藉網站更新和即時電子郵件通知取代紙本通知和實體文件分發；把交通局審查和批准「交通通行計畫協議 (TAPAs)」的主要責任轉移到規劃局，以改善跨部門的協調和一致性。

吳弭市長指出，波士頓市計劃局（BPD）內部營運的持續改善，將把波士頓市的開發案審查流程變得和現存做法更為協調，易用，並為未來的改革奠定基礎。

CITY OF BOSTON ANNOUNCES ZONING COMMISSION APPROVES FIRST SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO BOSTON’S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

BOSTON - Monday, August 18, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Zoning Commission last week approved a set of amendments to the zoning code to improve the predictability and consistency of the development review process and lay the groundwork for future reforms as part of the Article 80 Modernization Action Plan. This marks the most substantial improvements to Article 80 since its adoption in 1996. These zoning amendments are an important step in the implementation of the Article 80 Modernization Action Plan, which was released last year, and in upholding Mayor Wu’s commitment to improving how planning and development are done in the City of Boston.  

The amendments will: change the thresholds and procedures for Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) review; make it easier to renovate existing buildings, including rehabilitation for sustainability upgrades and conversions; modernize communication methods with the public; align the zoning code with existing best practices; and improve coordination between city departments. 

“The vote by the Zoning Commission is a milestone in Boston’s work to modernize Article 80 to ensure Boston’s growth is more predictable, sustainable, and connected to community needs–a part of our citywide efforts to make it easier to do business, invest in your home, and build community across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As the first major improvements to Article 80 since its adoption nearly 30 years ago, these changes will be meaningful for creating consistency in our development review process and laying the groundwork for future reforms as we work to implement the Article 80 Modernization Action Plan.”

“These zoning amendments will begin overhauling our development review process so that it works more efficiently for the city as a whole,” said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. “Mayor Wu committed to improving this process, and these changes are the first of many substantial steps forward in achieving that goal.”

Increasing the trigger for BCDC review from 100,000 SF to 200,000 SF, while retaining the trigger for projects of special significance, will require fewer projects to go through BCDC review and will allow the Commission to focus its time and expertise where it is most valuable. By changing the procedures for “substantial rehabilitation,” projects undergoing interior renovations will no longer be required to undergo a lengthy review, making it easier for building owners to reinvest in existing buildings and for institutions to upgrade aging facilities. 

The new zoning will also replace print noticing and requirements to distribute physical documents with website updates and real-time email notifications, reflecting the current best practices. In addition, the new zoning will reassign primary responsibility for reviewing and approving Transportation Access Plan Agreements (TAPAs) from the Transportation Department to the Planning Department. Combined with operational changes, the zoning amendments approved last week are a first step in ensuring that post-BPDA Board design review is consistent and coordinated across city departments. Together with ongoing operational improvements within the Planning Department, these changes lead the city toward a development review process that is easier to use, consistent with existing practice, and set up for future reform.

全美亞裔總商會訂9/19在紐約開年會。聯邦議員Gillibrand和孟昭文發聲支持

全美亞裔總商會總裁董繼玲（右五）率年會支持者合影。 （周菊子攝）

           (Boston Orange)全美亞裔總商會(National ACE）總裁董繼玲（Chiling Tong）和多名紐約議員日前在紐約為預訂於9月19日在紐約市舉辦的年會造勢，另邀得聯邦議員Gillibrand和孟昭文發聲支持，呼籲亞裔企業參會，加入改變未來行列。

董繼玲表示，全美亞裔總商會的創會宗旨是集結全美亞太裔與太平洋島民(AAPI)的企業界優秀人才，彼此分享經驗，建立關係，創造機會，擴大發展，改變未來。2025的年會將以「卓越行動：推動商業、創新與影響力」為主題，聚焦探討在社會及市場日益網路化之際，如何藉營銷數位化加強競爭力，人工智能，致富之道，數位工具，賦能未來，認識能源等六大議題。

聯邦參議員吉利布蘭德(Kirsten Gillibrand) 表示，她十分期待9月19日參加全美亞裔總商會在紐約舉辦的年會，和更多亞裔企業深入交流，預祝大會成功。

聯邦眾議員孟昭文(Grace Meng)的父母就是小企業主。她深知對許多懷抱夢想的人來說，創業這條路不容易走，有個像全美亞裔總商會這樣的組織在背後支持，可以鋪直多少彎路。她感謝全美亞裔總商會為亞裔企業家提供的服務，也期待在9月年會時，和更多的亞裔企業家晤面，一起見證亞裔社區的成就。

這場年會將有主題演講及分組討論，爐邊座談等環節，將邀請專家分享最新的人工智慧技術進展，倫理考量，以及AI在現實世界中的應用。爐邊座談將邀專家學者分享其個別人生旅程，如何因應挑戰及克服困難，如何形成包容性環境等。

與會的華埠共同發展機構行政總監陳作舟（Wellington Chen）表示，全國亞裔總商會的年會，將強而有力地提醒亞裔，當大家聚集在一起、交流想法並彼此鼓勵時，才能推動整個社區不斷向前。

8月14日的記者會，出席貴賓包裝 紐約青年企業家俱樂部主席黃亞村; 國際領袖基金會諮詢委員會委員黃百齡; 亞美商業發展中心理事Christy Wang；全球知名烈酒集團人頭馬君度美洲區路易十三執行董事 韋一； 其他支持單位包括美國紐約華人總商會 (NYCBA) ,  美國華人華僑聯合總會，Welles Fargo， 美國銀行（BOA），Celonis。查詢 2025 年全美亞太裔商會年會的更多資訊，請造訪 nationalace.org。 (訂正標題，9/19)

Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Western Mass Artists.

 Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Western Mass Artists.

BOSTON – This month, Governor Maura Healey unveiled a temporary art installation, in partnership with Mass Cultural Council, showcasing art by artists from Western Massachusetts. This exhibition includes a wide array of mediums—including photography, paintings and digital prints from artists from Lenox, Pittsfield and North Adams. The exhibition, featuring the work of Adam Brown, Shelsy Rodriguez and Sarah Sutro, will be displayed in the reception area of the Governor’s Office through September 12, 2025.  

“Western Mass has an incredible legacy of arts and culture, and these artists remind us of the creativity that comes from all across the state,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re grateful for the talents of Adam, Shelsy and Sarah and for our partnership with Mass Cultural Council to display this exhibition for the thousands of visitors to the State House.”   

 

“This exhibition is bringing the creativity of Western Massachusetts here to Boston, and I am grateful to Adam, Shelsy and Sarah for partnering with us to display their work,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.   

Since taking office, Governor Healey has sought to expand diverse art on display in the Governor’s Executive Office Suite by adding Black Tie by Robert T. Freeman and At the Tremont Street Car Barns by Allan Rohan Crite, which are on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts. She has also displayed other temporary exhibitions in the Governor’s reception area, including celebrating Black History, Climate Month, Pride Month, the Cape & Islands, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Women Veterans and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The office also has on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Early Summer by J. Appleton Brown, Spring Hillside by J. J. Enneking, George Washington by Francis Alexander, Landscape by Leslie Prince Thompson and Showery May Morning, by J. Appleton Brown. 

Additional information about the temporary installments: 

Adam Brown, an artist from Lenox, MA, has 44 years of experience in marine consulting and professional deep-sea diver on both international and domestic projects. Additionally, Mr. Brown formed SilverScreen Marine which provides complete marine production, underwater cinematography, coordination, safety and underwater support services to the motion picture and television industries. His work, Skating Underwater and Synchro #3, is on display in the Governor’s Office.  

Shelsy Rodriguez, also known as Stephx, is a visual artist from Pittsfield. Her work, primarily in painting and photography, explores her indigenous roots and her cultural diversity. Ms. Rodriguez is also an environmental science scholar, and her art is based on her ancestral past, cultural present and the environment. Her work, Colombia – Andean and Orinoco Regions and Smile from the Heart, is on display in the Governor’s Office. 

Sarah Sutro is a visual artist who primarily works in abstract Ink drawing, acrylic painting, and watercolor from North Adams. Her art amplifies cycles of the natural world and explores the inner realities of nature, using colors derived from organic material. She learned the art of making colored ink while living in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she studied with entrepreneur Ruby Ghuznavi at her shop and natural color industry Aranya. Her work Blue Web is on display in the Governor’s Office.