Haverhill鄧肯甜甜圈要關門 74人將失業

          （Boston Orange編譯）根據麻州政府的紀錄，一家名為 NGP管理公司（又稱 Scrivanos Network）的“鄧肯（Dunkin）”'特許經營商，將關閉位於 Haverhill 的生產設施。這項關閉行動是永久性的，預計將有74名員工在11月時失業。

該公司的人力資源主任Suzanne Wilson在9月2日提交給州政府的「工人調整及再訓練通知」（WARN）中說明，將關閉位於Parkridge路15號的整座設施。受影響的員工包括：45名生產工人，21名司機，2名物流主管，2名環衛工人，1名烘焙師，、1名生產經理，1名物流經理，1名工廠經理。所有受影響的員工都沒有工會代表。

根據NGP管理公司的網站，該公司於1980年在Haverhill開設了第一家Dunkin'店，目前在麻州、緬因州、新罕布夏州和佛蒙特州經營著100多家“鄧肯（Dunkin）”特許經營店。

“鄧肯”是由William Rosenberg於1948年在麻州昆士市（Quincy）創立的咖啡甜甜圈店，當年的店名是「開水壺（Open Kettle）」，到1950年時，才改為現在人們熟知的「鄧肯甜甜圈（Dunkin’Donuts）」，總部設在麻州Canton市。

「鄧肯甜甜圈」截至2025年6月的數據是在全美約有9,853家分店，分佈於46州和地區，其中麻州有1,036家分店。紐約州有分店1,400家，數量最多，但麻州的密度最高。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU LAUNCHES BOSTON READS LITERACY CAMPAIGN ON FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN

MAYOR MICHELLE WU LAUNCHES BOSTON READS LITERACY CAMPAIGN ON FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN Citywide campaign aims to improve literacy and create a culture of reading across Boston

BOSTON - Monday, September 8, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today launched Boston Reads, a citywide literacy initiative to support Boston children and their families. Boston Reads expands on the legacy of Mayor Menino’s ReadBoston initiative and advances Mayor Wu’s vision of making Boston the most family-friendly city in America. The Mayor made the announcement alongside Superintendent Mary Skipper at the Ellison Parks Early Education School, where they read to kindergarteners on their first day of school.  “Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, so we’re working to ensure our youngest learners are reading at home, in Boston Pre-K, and all around the city,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Our new citywide literacy campaign, Boston Reads, is the next step in our work to close early education gaps and involve every family in boosting literacy rates.”  “At BPS, we are committed to providing every student with a high-quality education that prepares them for success, with early learning opportunities as a central part of that foundation,” said Superintendent Mary Skipper. “Through Boston Reads, we are partnering with families, educators, and city and community partners to create an environment where every child has the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills. By broadening access to resources, engaging families in meaningful ways and building on the progress already made, we are equipping our students with the tools they need to thrive in school and beyond.” Boston Reads is a citywide literacy effort beginning in early childhood. Led by the Mayor’s Office of Early Childhood, Boston Reads brings together Boston Public Schools (BPS), Boston Public Library, Boston Public Health Commission, and community partners to streamline family access to existing literacy resources and programs and launch a number of new literacy opportunities to deliver a more cohesive literacy experience across the city. With this launch, the City of Boston is joined by more than 30 community based organizations, colleges and other civic institutions that work with families and young children on early childhood development and literacy.  Reading is a life skill that opens doors to confidence, opportunity and continuous learning. Boston Reads aims to cultivate a lasting culture of reading in any language, where literacy is embedded in everyday life, supported by community partners and celebrated across neighborhoods. Through new, collaborative programs, parent engagement efforts, and cross-sector initiatives, Boston Reads empowers every Boston family to help their children grow as confident, joyful readers. The citywide campaign includes: Boston Reads Days Modeled on ReadBoston affinity months, Boston Reads Days engage volunteers to serve as guest readers in early childhood classrooms across Boston. Boston Reads Days will kick off on September 25, with a guest reader reading a book from the Focus curriculum in every BPS kindergarten, first and second grade classroom. In subsequent months, Boston Read Days will provide opportunities for guest readers to share the joy of reading books and stories from their own cultures and heritage with our students. Story Stops Story Stops are an exciting new way for children and families to experience reading all around the City of Boston. These interactive, place-based literacy installations pair engaging stories with Boston landmarks, activities, and neighborhoods, turning the city into a storybook! Each Story Stop features a short, themed story that is specifically written with text that supports early readers as they build foundational reading skills. Whether it’s a tale set in Moakley Park, Boston Public Market, or in one of the city’s many gardens, each story connects literacy to the lived experiences of Boston’s children and their communities. Story Starters To engage families and young children in early literacy, we are rolling out a media campaign across the city. These Story Starters connect families to Boston Reads while also serving as prompts for story telling while walking or commuting in Boston. The prompts - “Where do lost stuffies go?,” “Do dragons live in cities?,” and “Do seahorses gallop?” - foster imagination and storytelling, key pillars of early literacy. “As a city we want to emphasize the importance of story telling and reading to young children in any language,” said Kristin McSwain, Senior Advisor for Early Childhood and Director of the Mayor's Office of Early Childhood. “We also want to make sure that we are providing engaging and fun content so that reading is a joyful experience.”  Boston Reads will support the district's work by making access to early literacy content and the Focus curriculum available citywide so that emerging readers will continue growing these skills outside of the classroom. Boston Public Schools' early literacy measures show that kindergarten students and first and second graders are mastering the foundational skills that will help them learn to read, develop language skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Throughout the City, families will have opportunities to engage with the Focus curriculum early—before experiencing it in the classroom and throughout their year in Boston Public Schools. Over the last three years, BPS has overhauled its literacy instruction through its Equitable Literacy strategy, beginning School Year 2025-26 with 100% of schools using district-approved High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) across all major content areas for the first time. HQIM includes literacy curricula that meets rigorous standards, aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework standards, and is culturally and linguistically diverse. In partnership with the Boston Teachers Union, the district has also redesigned its professional development for educators to deepen their skills to make the content accessible to all learners. The district strengthened its accountability structure through its regional model, deploying instructional coaches and other resources to monitor student progress through regular classroom observations and data reviews.  As a result of these changes to literacy instruction, the district’s accountability rankings are showing clear signs of improvement. Last year, BPS exited the bottom 10% of districts statewide, and of the district’s 39 transformation schools, 22 schools improved their accountability percentile with an average improvement of 3.8 percentage points.  Improvement in student literacy outcomes is particularly notable in schools that are implementing the Equitable Literacy strategy with fidelity, with data-driven professional learning, instructional coaching, and review cycles. For example, the Mather Elementary School has seen a 10 percentage point increase in its state accountability rating since pre-Covid, and the Josiah Quincy Elementary School has seen a 21 percentage point increase. Boston Reads aims to support this improvement by providing parents and other caregivers with access to rich engaging texts and stories throughout the city.  Boston has always been a leader in learning and innovation, we want to build on that tradition by becoming a city where every child grows up a reader. Together, we can ensure that Boston continues its path to becoming a literacy-rich city where every child shares a love for reading. To learn more about how you can participate, please visit www.boston.gov/boston-reads.

Habro宣布遷址。麻州再添一家全球公司總部

            （Boston Orange綜合編譯）有百年歷史，在全球經營玩具、桌遊及智慧產權的美國公司Hasbro (孩之寶)，今（8）日宣佈，將把公司總部從羅德島州的普塔基市（Pawtucket）遷至麻州海港區的夏日街（Summer St.）400號，預訂2026年底前為麻州增加700個工作機會。

            麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）興奮報喜，稱這消息讓人太激動了。她強調麻州政府一直在和“孩之寶”公司密切合作，並促成該公司作此遷址決定。她為“孩之寶”的加入“麻州隊”，成爲其中一員，感到欣喜，因為麻州在教育、醫療健保和創新，以及最適宜居住，最適合安頓家庭，作為女性，父母上，都排名全美第一。

奚莉州長還感謝“孩之寶”執行長Chris Cocks及其團隊的領導力，以及麻州經濟發展廳的努力。

Hasbro是一家全球性，透過實體和數位遊戲，玩具，並出售智慧產權（IP）給消費品，電影，電視的娛樂業公司，成立已逾百年，旗下產品線豐富，包括「地產大亨」，「龍與地下城」，「變形金剛」等知名品牌，年營業額約55億美元，是全球最大的玩具製造商之一。

            Chris Cocks表示，他們很高興能把總部遷到麻州充滿活力的創新中心，一個可以吸引人才，強化該公司「贏在玩樂（Playing to Win）」策略的地方。他們希望能透過創新與創意，為全世界的家庭和粉絲帶來最幫的遊戲體驗。

            Chris Cocks坦言，目前該公司產品有40%為中國製造，這比率將在未來數年內減少至20%。

            “孩之寶”的麻州新總部，座落在瑞士製藥公司Roche所擁有，16層樓高，佔地63萬平方英尺的“Foundation Medicine”大樓，租用其中7層樓的26萬5千平方英尺。

            “孩之寶”在決定遷址前，和羅德島州州政府洽談過，也探討過麻州的其他幾個地點，最後在麻州的經濟發展獎勵計劃（Economic Development Incentive Program）允諾，以每個工作機會發2萬元為基準，在未來數年內給予1400萬元抵稅優惠後，做出最後決定。

            奚莉州長指出，“孩之寶”是繼丹麥公司樂高（Lego）遷到波士頓，以及Keuring Dr. Pepper遷到伯靈頓（Burlington）之後，又一家把全美總部遷到麻州的公司。目前還有百奧健（Biogen）也在規劃把全球總部和創新中心設址劍橋市坎德廣場（Kendall Square）。（更新版）

Governor Healey Celebrates Hasbro’s Decision to Relocate Headquarters to Massachusetts  

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey is today celebrating Hasbro, Inc.’s announcement that the company has signed a lease to relocate its Rhode Island operations to Massachusetts, comprised of the primary headquarters for Hasbro’s toy, board game and licensing businesses, and a majority of corporate services. This move is expected to bring at least 700 jobs to Massachusetts. The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been working closely with Hasbro while the company evaluated where to relocate its headquarters. 

“We are thrilled that Hasbro has chosen Massachusetts as the home of its new headquarters, and we're ready to support the hundreds of jobs they will create here,” said Governor Healey. “We're proud to welcome this iconic company to Team Massachusetts — where we are number one for education, health care and innovation, and ranked the best state to live in, to raise a family, to be a woman and to be a working parent. I’m grateful for the leadership of Chris Cocks and his team at Hasbro, and for the hard work of my economic development team that helped make this possible.” 

Hasbro is the latest company to choose to start, relocate or grow in Massachusetts. Just last month, Keurig Dr Pepper announced they are acquiring JDE Peet’s and basing the global headquarters for their Global Coffee Co in Burlington, Massachusetts. Earlier this year, LEGO opened its new U.S. headquarters in Boston, supporting 800 jobs. Biogen is planning a new global headquarters and innovation hub in Kendall square.  

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Grant Programs to Support Local Infrastructure Projects

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Grant Programs to Support Local Infrastructure Projects 

BOSTON – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is launching two new grant programs to advance local infrastructure and economic development projects and bring more federal dollars into Massachusetts. The programs will provide technical assistance support for municipal and tribal infrastructure projects that are seeking federal funds or have received federal funds. The administration has created these programs with a focus on rural towns and Gateway Cities.  

“More technical assistance means revitalized downtowns, safer roads, new homes and more jobs in our communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These new tools will provide critical support to our local government leaders and will be an important part of our continued work to make Massachusetts the best place to live, work and do business.” 

“As a former Mayor, I know how impactful these resources will be to our local government leaders,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I look forward to seeing the impact of these programs across Massachusetts transportation, climate, housing and economic development projects.”  

These grant programs will be administered by the Administration’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office and draw on interest from the state’s Stabilization Fund, without reducing the Fund’s balance. They were created through Governor Healey’s federal funds bill. 

"In this time of national economic uncertainty, our Administration is using every financial tool available—including leveraging interest from our Stabilization Fund—to sustainably support Massachusetts cities and towns," said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. "These grants will help ensure that every community, regardless of size and access to resources, is well-equipped to compete for federal funding. I look forward to seeing these funds improve resilience, drive local economic development, and fix vital infrastructure across Massachusetts." 

“Our office has travelled all across Massachusetts to hear from municipal leaders about barriers to advancing infrastructure projects and heard across the board that more technical assistance is critical," said Federal Funds and Infrastructure Director Quentin Palfrey. “We’re thrilled to launch these two programs to help our local leaders drive forward the projects that are most important to their communities and look forward to the work to come.”   

“The Senate passed Governor Healey's federal funds bill last session because we shared the vision of unlocking new resources for cities and towns across Massachusetts,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “This program delivers on that promise, giving local leaders the tools they need to bring infrastructure projects to life that will make their communities even better places to live, raise a family, and run a business. I’m excited to see the Healey-Driscoll Administration launch this program, and I look forward to the great projects that will emerge from this funding in every corner of our Commonwealth.” 

“These grant programs will provide cities and towns with technical assistance as they apply for federal grants to improve their infrastructure and economic development projects,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “The House is proud to have supported the creation of these programs that will ultimately make our communities even better places to live.” 

The Municipal and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (MTTA) is a competitive grant program that will allow local governments and federally-recognized tribes to seek grants for infrastructure, climate and economic development project activities. About $2.5 million will be available via the MTTA program over FY’26 and FY’27. To qualify for funding under this program, applications must be intended for projects that are seeking or have received federal funding. Eligible uses for these funds include (but are not limited to) the following activities:  

• Tax assistance (e.g. filing forms with the IRS for Direct Pay)  

• Grant writing  

• Project scoping and financial analysis   

• Planning and feasibility studies  

• Demonstration activities   

• Post-award grant management support  

Applications for the MTTA program are now open here.  

The Technical Assistance Grants for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) will be a formula-based grant program for Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs) to provide direct technical assistance to cities and towns, particularly for infrastructure, climate, and economic development projects. About $2 million will be available over FY’26 and FY’27. To qualify for funding under this program, applicants must be one of the state’s 13 RPAs seeking or have received federal funding. Similar to the MTTA program, TARPA funds may be used to address a variety of technical assistance needs for projects that RPAs are seeking or have received federal funds. 

For more information about the programs, eligibility criteria, and upcoming events, please visit the FFIO website or contact Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, Associate Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure at Raffi.M.Freedman-Gurspan@mass.gov. Additionally, you can attend a presentation on both of these programs with opportunity for Q&A at FFIO’s upcoming Federal Funds Partnership meeting on September 23^rd. Register here. 

 

Statements of Support 

Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham), Senate Chair Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government: 

“Technical assistance grants are a force multiplier that empower communities of all sizes to take advantage of numerous funding sources. These programs, launched by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, will uplift a wide variety of important local priorities, including environmental protection, climate resilience, and economic development. As the federal funding landscape increases in chaotic uncertainty, these programs will greatly expand opportunities and much-needed support for our cities and towns.” 

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis (D- Framingham), House Chair, Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government: 

“As the former Chair of the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight, I was proud to review the legislation that made these grants possible and to share the hearing that moved the bill forward. Throughout that process, our focus was clear: ensuring that every municipality in Massachusetts, whether a small rural town or a bustling Gateway City, would have the tools to compete for and secure federal resources. These new grant programs are a direct result of that work. By expanding access to technical assistance, our Commonwealth is leveling the playing field for local leaders, empowering them to unlock transformative federal investments. The impact will be felt in stronger infrastructure, revitalized downtowns, safer roads, new housing, and expanded job opportunities, building a stronger, more resilient Commonwealth for years to come.”   

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, President, Massachusetts Mayors Association: 

“Navigating federal programs can often be complex and time-consuming, especially for smaller or underserved communities. By creating these technical assistance grant programs, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is giving cities and towns the tools they need to access resources, move projects forward, and strengthen local infrastructure. This is about building a stronger Commonwealth from the street level up—helping communities of every size unlock opportunities that will make Massachusetts safer, healthier, and more resilient for the future.” 

Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director & CEO, Massachusetts Municipal Association: 

“Local leaders across the state have appreciated the partnership and support offered by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office over the past two years and are excited about the new technical assistance grant program. Navigating the complicated federal grant funding process can be daunting, particularly for communities with limited resources and experience.”  

Linda Dunlavy, Chair, Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies: 

"The Massachusetts Regional Planning Agencies are happy to work with FFIO to extend technical assistance and grant writing to our member communities. We look forward to continued collaboration and coordination with the Healey-Driscoll Administration as we navigate the changes at the federal level and are excited to work with communities to move projects forward."  

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $2.7 Million in First-Ever Capital Grants for Family Child Care Programs

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $2.7 Million in First-Ever Capital Grants for Family Child Care Programs 

Second round of child care capital funding opening October 1

 

WORCESTER

 – Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw and MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal joined local officials, family child care educators, and community leaders at the Guild of Saint Agnes in Worcester yesterday to celebrate $2.7 million in capital grants awarded to more than 150 family child care providers. These grants were the first round of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s first-ever capital program for Family Child Care (FCC) programs, designed to enhance learning environments, expand child care capacity, and strengthen the infrastructure of early education and care at the community level.

The administration also announced yesterday that FCC programs will be able to apply for the second round of grant funding starting October 1 with $4 million available in total. Grants will range from $500 to $25,000 to support physical space improvements that enhance program quality and increase capacity. This includes indoor and outdoor upgrades, HVAC and energy efficiency improvements, emergency repairs, accessibility improvements, and installation of new program-dedicated equipment such as washing machines, refrigerators, security cameras and access control systems.

 

“We know that too many families are struggling to find local and affordable child care options,” said Governor Maura Healey. “That’s why we have been focused on providing capital opportunities that improve and expand care offerings for families. Our Family Child Care Capital Grant Program is already helping 150 small businesses, and this second round of funding will have a significant impact on reducing costs for families and ensuring kids get a high-quality early education."

 

“It was wonderful to be in Worcester to hear directly from Family Child Care educators on the impact our Family Child Care Capital Grant Program is having – such as installing fencing to enclose outdoor play areas, improving heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, and making space modifications to improve accessibility for children with disabilities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I am grateful that we are able to provide family child care programs the financial resources they need to invest in our youngest learners and strengthen local early education infrastructure, promoting economic mobility for families and stimulating our economy.”

 

This grant program is administered through a partnership between the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and MassDevelopment, the state’s development finance agency and land bank, to support family child care programs’ capital needs. These efforts are also part of Governor Healey’s Early Education and Child Care Task Force, which is working to strengthen the early education and care sector and ensure equitable access to high-quality child care for families across Massachusetts.

 

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been focused on supporting the diverse early education and care mixed-delivery system. I am pleased to see the impact our Family Child Care Capital Grant Program is having, providing local businesses with the financial resources they need to provide modern, accessible, healthy and safe environments for kids and educators. Combined, we are investing nearly $7 million through this program to create the kinds of physical indoor and outdoor spaces our children deserve to learn and play in every day,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. 

 

Yesterday’s event featured a round table discussion moderated by Commissioner Kershaw with family child care educators Wendy Buzzell, Virginia Hamilton and Jessica Reyes, alongside partners from MassDevelopment. The discussion highlighted the importance of FCC programs as both small businesses and essential early learning settings for young children, as well as the impact that capital investments have in supporting high-quality, safe learning environments.

 

The three child care providers who participated in the round table were awarded approximately $73,000 to enhance accessibility, safety, and program space for the children and families they serve. Wendy Buzzell received $25,000 to install a half bathroom on the main floor of her child care program, an improvement that will increase accessibility and convenience for the children in her care. Virginia Hamilton received $24,900 to make improvements to the outdoor deck space. Jessica Reyes was awarded $23,230 to repair and improve the safety of her entryway and to construct an outdoor deck, creating a safe and engaging space for outdoor recreational activities otherwise unavailable to children during the day.

 

“Family child care providers are a critical part of our early education and care system, supporting economic mobility for families and economic development for communities,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “This capital grant program recognizes their essential role by giving them the tools to make meaningful improvements to their spaces. These investments help ensure that children can learn and thrive in safe, engaging environments while providers build long-term sustainability for their programs.”

 

“In addition to their role delivering high-quality early education, our family child care providers are small businesses and job creators, and this program is delivering valuable resources to help them improve care, expand their facilities, and increase enrollment,” said MassDevelopment President & CEO Navjeet Bal. “Child care is a critical piece of our economy, ensuring parents and guardians have the freedom and flexibility to participate in our workforce. MassDevelopment has been proud to partner with the Department of Early Education and Care to administer this program.”

 

“The grant announcement speaks to Governor Healey and Lt Governor Driscoll’s continued commitment to Massachusetts working families by assuring their children receive high quality early education services,” said Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty.

 

“These grants are a great way to support and increase the capacity of family child care providers to help serve more children and families across the state,” said Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. “The first-ever round of grants is already a success, and I’m excited that we are continuing this program to help more providers upgrade their facilities, enhance safety, and increase quality of care.”

 

"The new Family Child Care Capital Grant Program will not only expand access to early education and care, but it will also improve the quality of the spaces where our children learn and grow" said Representative Ken Gordon, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. 

 

“We are very excited for the Family Child Care educators who have been able to improve their programs because of this capital grant,” said Sharon F. MacDonald, President & CEO at the Guild of St. Agnes. “The Family Child Care model offers families an excellent option for early education for their children, and this funding will allow these small business owners, most of whom are women, the opportunity to better meet the needs of the children and families they serve.”

 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been focused on supporting family child providers through a variety of ways, in addition to this grant program. This includes expanding apprenticeship programs and establishing and funding three regional intermediaries to support workforce development pathways, including registered apprenticeships. The administration has also expanded universal preschool access in Gateway Cities, increasing partnerships between school districts and FCC programs. Further, the administration launched the Business Front Door, a modern, digital-focused platform designed to connect businesses with personalized guidance to navigate state funding opportunities and incentives. Through Governor Healey’s Inter-Agency Child Care Task Force, this innovative platform included thoughtful and targeted attention to the needs of child care businesses.

 

For more information about the Family Child Care Capital Grant Program and details on the second round of funding opening on October 1, visit mass.gov/EEC.

Josh Kraft 民意支持度落後50%. 角逐波士頓市長寶座有難度

 

吳弭市長在小學開學第一天，到小學迎接小學生。（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

           (Boston Orange 周菊子綜合編譯) 還有2天就是波士頓市的初選了。儘管市長大位有4人角逐，各方面資訊都顯示，初選之後，只會是億萬富翁之子和在位市長之爭，然而民意支持度的Josh Kraft大幅度落後吳弭（Michelle Wu），最近更從30% 陡增至50%，11月大選將是誰家天下，似乎已不言而喻。

波士頓市長候選人Josh Kraft在華埠中秋節聯歡會時，逛攤位，拜票。
（檔案照片，周菊子攝）

            波士頓前鋒報（Boston Herald）在市長選舉上，一直是John Kraft的支持者，站在Josh Kraft的角度，批評吳弭市長的白體育場（White Stadium）翻修案，計畫耗用的經費不合理， 市政府還不肯透明化經費計算，大幅報導南端（South End），以及美沙酮英里（Mass & Cass）鄰近居民，為遊民盤踞街道，巷口，甚至民宅門口，街頭隨處可見針筒等問題仍未解決而憤怒，但該報評論員Joe Battenfeld也忍不住發表意見，說道，如果Josh Kraft的角逐大位之舉沒有競爭力，或許應該考慮放棄參選，或成立一個監督市政府的組織，又或者索性和吳弭合作，對抗川普總統。

            其實看電視和看 Youtube，Ｘ（推特）等社交媒體的人，應該都注意到了，Josh Kraft發佈了很多廣告片。他的競選財報也顯示，他在7月份和8月份，依序花了188萬元和237萬元來助選，目前手頭競選現金還剩130萬元。但是他的民意支持度，卻從選舉最開始時的落後吳弭30%，大降到最近的落後50%。

            波士頓市長吳弭的競選財報卻顯示，從今年1月份以來，每個月都有十幾到三十幾萬元收入，也每個月有5萬元到十幾、廿萬多元的支出，其中8月份支出最多，30多萬元，目前手頭現金還剩243萬元。

            吳弭的競選，一如她當初競選第一任市長時的一點也不掉以輕心，在初選日之前的這個週末，排出密集造勢行動，每一天各有4、5場，分別邀麻州眾議會財政委員會主席麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz），聯邦眾議員Ayanna Pressley，聯邦參議員Elizabeth Warren等重量級政要站台。

            愛默生學院的一份最新民調顯示在只有2人角逐市長大位的情況下，吳弭的支持率為72%，Josh Kraft卻只有22%。

             波士頓市選民在9月9日初選的選票上，將看到4個人的名字，在吳弭，Josh Kraft之外，還將看到曾任學校委員會委員的 Robert Cappucci，在藝術界舉辦的市長論壇中，發言震動人群的 Domingos Darosa這2人。

            坊間研究選舉者稱，Josh Kraft表現不佳的原因包括，他本人的低調個性，沒有提出大膽倡議，在主要議題上和吳弭沒有明顯差異等。此外，在初選之日將屆之際，竟有2名高級競選顧問，Will Keyser 和Eileen O’Connor突然宣佈脫離團隊，更何況波士頓的市長選舉，包括雷夫連（Ray Flynn），萬寧路（Tom Menino），華殊(Marty Walsh)，都沒有在位市長競選連任失敗的前例，更讓Josh Kraft的這場選戰看似“不可能的任務”。

第15屆亞美節44僑團參加遊行 （圖片輯）

亞美聯誼會創辦人甄雲龍帶隊遊行。

亞美會秘書長甘渴為舉大旗。

第15屆亞美節開場前，紐英崙養生五協會打頭陣，擊鼓帶士氣。（周菊子攝）

蒼珍擔任司儀。

東北大學舞龍隊率先出場。

東北大學舞龍隊率先出場。

周美桃、周麗桃姊妹率紐英崙養生舞協會參加表演。

嗩吶大師郭雅志和二胡演奏家何濤伉儷攜手支持亞美節。

世界旗袍聯合會波士頓分會派員代表遊行。

波士頓東方之聲合唱團。

波士頓東方之聲合唱團陣容龐大。

波士頓亞裔摩托車俱樂部聲稱有會員200多人。

昆士市不分區市議員候選人Andrew Pham(左）和波士頓亞裔摩托車隊套交情。

廣州聯誼會舞蹈團和新星藝術學校校長林勁都來和摩托車隊搶鏡頭。

以舞結緣的俱樂部。

台山鄉親聯誼會是少數參加遊行的同鄉會組織。

牛頓中文學校。

沙龍中文學校。

參加遊行僑團像運動會開場一樣，出發前先列隊。

見聞旅行社帶著昆士市400週年旗幟參加遊行。

作為亞美節董事之一的吳皓醫師，也來參加遊行。