波士頓衛生局將於9~12月間在全市各地設巡迴診所 免費為民眾接種疫苗

         (Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓市衛生局（BPHC）今（16）日宣佈，因應秋季呼吸道病毒季到來，9月至12月將巡迴波士頓（Boston）全市多個地點，設立免費診所，民眾不須預約、無保險及身分證件，都可接種流感與COVID-19疫苗，藉以全力降低重症與死亡風險。

        衛生局長奧吉庫圖博士（Dr. Bisola Ojikutu）表示，接種疫苗是預防重症最有效的工具。在上一個流感季中，包括2名波士頓兒童，麻州共有364人死於流感。BPHC使用來自美國救援法案（ARPA）資金和學校及社區中心合作，消除就醫障礙。

        BPHC建議，6個月大以上的人，都應該接種流感疫苗，幼兒、長者、孕婦等高風險人群，該接種COVID-19疫苗。

        為了更貼近民眾需求，BPHC今年還首度推出到府為長者接種服務，另外和麻州港務局（Mass Port）及工會合作，在洛根機場（Logan Airport）為頻繁接觸旅客的高風險第一線員工在工作現場施打疫苗。

        首月巡迴診所時間

9/23 13:30–17:30：BCYF柯蒂斯大廳（BCYF Curtis Hall）
9/24、9/28、10/1 16:00–20:00：BCYF藤街（Vine Street）、巴黎街（Paris Street）、珀金斯（Perkins）
10/7 16:00–20:00：約瑟芬菲奧倫蒂諾社區中心（Josephine Fiorentino Community Center）
10/8 14:00–18:00：BCYF羅斯林代爾（Roslindale）
10/17 11:00–15:00：BCYF海德公園（Hyde Park）

        BPHC提醒民眾生病應留在家中、勤洗手並配戴口罩。有意尋求健保或醫療協助，可致電市長健康專線（Mayor’s Health Line: 617-534-5050），詳情請至 boston.gov/vaccine-clinics 查詢。

AS RESPIRATORY VIRAL ILLNESS SEASON BEGINS, BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION ENSURES ACCESS TO FREE FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINES

BPHC will host free vaccine clinics throughout the city from September to December

BOSTON – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – To ensure that residents are protected from serious respiratory illness, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is hosting free vaccine clinics offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the city. Getting vaccinated every year for flu and COVID-19 as part of back-to-school and fall routines is an important tool to protect ourselves and our communities from serious illness. 

BPHC is making it easy for residents to get vaccinated as part of their regular routines. By partnering with Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BYCF), Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, labor unions, Mass Port, and community organizations, BPHC will provide vaccines in the places where people live, work and play. By providing easy access to free vaccinations, BPHC is ensuring that residents who may struggle to get vaccinated can do so with fewer barriers.

“Vaccination is the safest and most effective tool we have to reduce the risk of serious illness from respiratory viral illness, like the flu,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston. “By hosting free vaccine clinics where residents already spend much of their time, we are making great strides towards ensuring that vaccines are accessible to all. The evidence-based science behind vaccinations have been keeping us safe for decades, and BPHC will continue to let expert advice guide our work. This commitment allows us to protect our families and keep loved ones safe, particularly during respiratory virus season.”

Flu vaccination is strongly recommended for all individuals ages 6 months and older. Young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable to severe illness from the flu and benefit from flu vaccination. During the 2025-2026 flu season, 364 individuals in Massachusetts died from the flu, including two children in Boston.  COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for children between 6 and 23 months, adults 65 and older, healthcare workers, those with medical conditions associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or lactating. People who live in households with any of these vulnerable groups are also recommended to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. These vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illnesses and can help prevent residents from needing to take sick days from school or work.

BPHC's vaccine clinics begin in September, as people are adjusting to back-to-school routines and before the peak of respiratory virus season. All clinics will offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines. No appointment is needed. Insurance and identification are not required, but those with a health insurance card should bring it with them. Residents should check boston.gov/vaccine-clinics for a list of dates and locations. The website also details which vaccines will be available and for what ages. Clinics are currently being scheduled from September through December. 

The dates and locations of our first month of clinics are:

• Wednesday, September 23, from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at BCYF Curtis Hall

• Thursday, September 24, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at BCYF Vine Street

• Monday, September 28, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at BCYF Paris Street

• Thursday, October 1, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at BCYF Perkins 

• Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Josephine Fiorentino Community Center

• Thursday, October 8, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at BCYF Roslindale 

• Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at BCYF Hyde Park

BPHC has been using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the vaccine clinics, but the funding is coming to an end in December. As part of Boston’s Live Long and Well agenda to advance health equity, BPHC’s free vaccine clinics help remove systemic barriers to care by bringing essential preventative health resources directly into impacted communities, regardless of insurance status, cost, and access to primary care providers. To ensure that all Boston residents have equal access to critical resources, BPHC is exploring new, creative and cost-effective strategies to bring vaccinations to communities highly impacted by respiratory illnesses. This year, BPHC, Mass Port, and labor unions have collaborated to launch an initiative offering free, on-site vaccines to Logan Airport employees to increase healthcare accessibility and protect essential workers whose jobs require frequent interaction with large numbers of travelers, putting them at higher risk of illness. BPHC is also offering in-home vaccinations this year to improve vaccine access for older adults who may have difficulty traveling to a clinic or pharmacy.

BPHC’s vaccine clinics are only one of many ways people can get vaccinated. In Massachusetts, these vaccinations are free and available to all who wish to receive them. Boston residents are also encouraged to contact their health care provider, local health center, or pharmacy to schedule appointments, receive vaccinations, or ask questions. Locate additional vaccine resources at vaccinefinder.org. 

Residents who need help applying for health insurance, which is not required for these vaccinations, or finding medical care, can contact the Mayor’s Health Line at (617) 534-5050. The Mayor’s Health Line is a free, confidential, and multilingual service that can help families, regardless of immigration status, find routine care. 

If residents have symptoms of respiratory viral illness, BPHC recommends:

• Stay home, if possible.

• Wear a mask:

o For five days after being sick.

o If you must leave the house while sick.

o If you are at high risk of severe illness.

• Have COVID-19 and flu rapid test kits available at home to test if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or flu. Pharmacies are currently the best place to purchase COVID-19 and flu rapid test kits. 

• Seek treatment from a trusted healthcare provider if you test positive for flu or COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe disease and/or illness.

Residents should also routinely:

• Regularly disinfect and clean high-touch surfaces. 

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Cover your cough.

• Increase indoor ventilation and air circulation; even cracking open a window helps increase airflow.

波士頓市長吳弭指派 EMILY KNIGHT 出任經濟發展長

        （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Mayor Michelle Wu）今（16）日宣佈，任命創業育成中心「引擎」（The Engine）現任執行長艾蜜莉·耐特（Emily Knight）為新任經濟發展長（Economic Development Chief），訂10月19日正式上任，將致力推動在地產業發展並將經濟成果擴及全市各區。

        Emily Knight  2017年加入麻省理工學院（MIT）發起的育成機構「引擎」（The Engine），隨後升任總裁兼執行長。在她任職的九年間，該機構成功轉型為硬科技（Tough Tech）重鎮，目前扶植超過150家專注於解決重大挑戰的科學與工程企業，並榮獲《時代雜誌》（TIME）評選為全美頂尖育成中心之一。在此之前，她亦曾任職於Workbar共同工作空間（Workbar coworking spaces），管理營運與產品開發。

        吳弭市長表示，Emily Knight  具備整合人才與資源的傑出能力，能將宏大創意轉化為企業、職缺與持久的經濟成長，同時確保發展紅利惠及每個社區。吳弭同時感謝代理長唐納德·懷特（Interim Chief Donald Wright）過去一段時間的穩定領導。

        Emily Knight  住在羅斯林代爾（Roslindale）、畢業於康奈爾大學（Cornell University）酒店管理學院。她表示，未來將用過去的實務經驗，協助企業在地創業與擴張，讓創新產業創造的就業機會深植波士頓各個角落。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU APPOINTS EMILY KNIGHT AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHIEF

BOSTON - Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - Mayor Michelle today announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026.  A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development. Most recently, she has served as President and CEO of The Engine, where she shaped the organization’s strategic direction and built partnerships with industry leaders, educational institutions, and public sector partners to help tech companies grow and bring breakthrough technologies to market.  Under Emily's leadership, The Engine strengthened its position as a hub for ‘Tough Tech’—science and engineering focused on solving the world's most difficult and urgent challenges. The organization now supports more than 150 companies and was recently recognized by TIME as one of the country’s top incubators and accelerators.  “We are deeply grateful to Interim Chief Donald Wright for guiding this team and delivering such impact through the opportunities of last summer and beyond, while laying the groundwork for even more ahead,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Emily Knight has spent her career bringing people and institutions together to turn ambitious ideas into companies, jobs, and lasting economic growth. Emily understands what entrepreneurs and businesses need to succeed—and how to ensure that success reaches every neighborhood in our City. I’m thrilled to welcome her to our team and look forward to her leadership to grow our economy, strengthen our communities, and make Boston the best place to build a life and build a business.”  Knight’s appointment underscores the Wu administration’s focus on strengthening Boston’s economic competitiveness while expanding access to the jobs, investment, and opportunities created by Boston’s thriving innovation economy.  “Boston has extraordinary talent, institutions, and ideas, and this role is an incredible opportunity to connect those strengths into economic growth that lasts,” said Emily Knight, Incoming Economic Development Chief for the City of Boston. “I want to help companies start here and grow here, while making sure the jobs and industries they create are felt in every neighborhood across the City. I’m incredibly proud of what we built at The Engine, and I’m ready to bring those nine years of learning to the City I love and call home.”  Knight joined The Engine in 2017 and served in several leadership roles before becoming President and CEO. Prior to that, she managed general operations, strategy, and product development at Workbar coworking spaces. Knight holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, and is a resident of Roslindale.

波士頓僑領黃官羨慶中秋 捐款資助慈善機構

黃官羨歡迎眾人出席，鼓勵各界為社區服務。（周菊子攝）

  （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓綜合報導）波士頓僑領黃官羨日前在華埠帝苑大酒樓舉辦茶會，以捐款資助服務社區的慈善機構及個人這善舉，來慶祝即將於9月25日來到的2026年中秋節。

各機構代表感謝黃官羨（前右二）捐款。（周菊子攝）

高齡已90餘歲的黃官羨，這天神采奕奕，由小兒子黃澤欣陪同，來到佈置成馬蹄形的會場，在簡單隆重的儀式中，把一張張共1萬餘元的支票，交給出席領取捐款的約七，八個機構代表及個人手中。

波士頓台山同鄉聯誼會會長黃紹培（前右三）和台山鄉親們
一起送上牌匾，感謝黃官羨（中）設立黃官羨閱報室。
左起鄺元傑，黃偉建，Ed Flynn，黃官羨，黃紹陪，黃納斯，瑪瑞明。
（周菊子攝）

既是黃氏宗親會元老，也是僑委會波士頓僑務諮詢委員的黃官羨，原本是廣東省台山縣白沙村人，移居波士頓後，憑著努力與精準眼光，他在華盛頓街與必珠街交界一帶，至少擁有4座大樓，其中一棟樓裏有著波士頓華埠一代最著名，廳堂高挑，視野開闊的帝苑大酒樓。黃官羨和數年前辭世的妻子羅文雅還曾經親自經營這座可同時容納上千人的餐廳，和馬英九總統，萬寧諾市長（Tom Menino），吳弭市長（Michelle Wu）等許多政要的合照，即使如今餐館經營者換了人，出於對房東及地方耆老的尊重，這些照片至今仍然掛在餐廳入口處的櫥窗中。

中華公所主席雷國輝（右）向黃官羨（中）介紹新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄。
（周菊子攝）

這天應邀出席的嘉賓有波士頓市議員Ed Flynn，波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄，紐英崙中華公所主席雷國輝，波士頓台山同鄉聯誼會會長黃紹培，以及和黃官羨有30多年交情的塔芙茨醫療中心前首席醫師Deeb N. Salem等人，他們在致詞時都稱許黃官羨熱心服務，是社區貴人。

黃官羨（左）由小兒子黃澤欣陪同，出席慶中秋捐款會。（周菊子攝）

中華公所主席雷國輝說，他還記得大約21年前，廣教學校為建校舍籌款，黃官羨慷慨解囊，一出手就10萬元，而這還只是黃官羨造福社區的諸多善行之一而已。華埠的許多社會服務機構都曾收到過黃官羨不求回報的捐贈。

波士頓僑教中心主任康雅雄為他得以受邀參加這活動，感到十分榮幸，直言這是十分有意義的活動。他也藉機代表僑委會感謝僑務諮詢委員黃官羨過去這麼多年來為社區所做的服務，對中華民國台灣的支持。

曾任塔芙茨醫療中心醫師主任的Deeb N. Salem（左）和黃官羨有30多年的交情。
（周菊子攝）

這天擔任司儀的是黃氏公所中文書記黃納斯。依照他的唱名，收到1000元至3000元不等額度捐款的機構及代表，有曾任塔芙茨醫療中心醫師主任的Deeb N. Salem，波士頓市議員愛德華費林（Ed Flynn），紐英崙中華公所，波士頓台山鄉親聯誼會，波士頓亞美會，僑聲音樂劇社，以及各得300元的白沙老人協會和台山白沙僑刊。

部分出席者。（周菊子攝）

據說，原本麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz）和華美福利會都在捐款名單上，只是當天早上下雨，他們也都沒有派代表出席，捐款就沒送出去。

台山鄉親會長黃紹培這天特地準備了一塊牌匾，一盒月餅，在會上送給黃官羨，稱讚黃官羨閱報室的設立，不但讓台山鄉親們從外地進城時，有了落腳休憩之地，還能相約聚會，喝茶，看報，閒話家常，撫慰了不知多少遊子心情。

部分出席者。（周菊子攝）

麻州長 Healey 將提案追加預算225萬元 擴辦護士到府訪視產後孕婦服務

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        （Boston Orange綜合報導）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）9月15日宣佈，將追加225萬元預算，加強麻州對孕婦產後及心理健康的照顧，擴大辦理護士免費到府訪視，強化專業醫療諮詢與修訂篩檢法規，以提早發現並協助處理孕產婦心理健康問題。

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        奚莉州長在貝斯以色列女執事醫療中心(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)公佈的這新措施，旨在預防重於治療。

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        麻州每年約有6.8萬名新生兒，目前公共衛生局（Department of Public Health, DPH）免費且自願性的「歡迎家庭」（Welcome Family）計劃，每年僅約3,000名新生兒使用這服務。奚莉提案撥款200多萬美元，要普及全州的讓所有新手父母都得到專業護士到府訪視的服務。護士將協助新手母親哺育，指導照顧新生嬰兒方法、執行心理健康與物質濫用篩檢，並提供社福轉介與電話追蹤。

        從2025年該計劃實施後，麻州共篩檢1,620人，查出208例產後憂鬱陽性個案，並成功轉介服務。

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        心理衛生局（Department of Mental Health, DMH）旗下「麻州兒童精神病學諮詢計劃—媽媽專案」（MCPAP for Moms）將獲25萬美元撥款，用以追蹤全州產後精神病數據、成立臨床教育團隊，並向醫療人員與大眾推廣早期警訊教育，協助醫師即時聯繫專家與進行轉介。

        DPH將更新州法，把篩檢範圍從傳統的產後憂鬱擴大至孕期與產後的焦慮症等全方位心理疾患，並增加婦產科、小兒科及家庭醫師等多重時機點篩檢。

        麻州副州長Kim Driscoll與衛生與人民服務廳廳長馬哈尼亞（Dr. Kiame Mahaniah）強調，這政策旨在讓家長獲得在地支援，銜接麻州政府過往延長 MassHealth 醫療保險至產後12個月及擴大陪產員（doula）服務等政策。

        若民眾需要即時且免費的心理健康支援，可撥打麻州行為健康協助專線：833-773-2445。

Governor Healey Announces New Actions to Strengthen Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Care 

Actions focus on earlier screening, expanded home visits and stronger connections to care

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today announced new measures to strengthen postpartum care and mental health support for mothers and families across Massachusetts, with a focus on reaching people earlier, making support easier to access and helping providers connect patients to care when they need it.

Governor Healey is proposing $2 million to provide universal access to the Department of Public Health’s Welcome Family home visiting program statewide and $250,000 to strengthen the Department of Mental Health’s Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program for Moms, known as MCPAP for Moms. The funding will be included in an upcoming supplemental budget. DPH will also update state regulations to strengthen screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and help providers identify concerns earlier.

“Becoming a mother is a profound life change, and every parent deserves support—not just during pregnancy, but in the months that follow,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Postpartum depression, anxiety and other maternal mental health conditions are real medical conditions, and no mother should feel ashamed to ask for help or feel like she has to navigate this journey alone. We’re working to expand postpartum care, identify concerns earlier and connect families to the mental health support they need, because taking care of moms means taking care of the whole family.” 

“We’re strengthening the system around new parents so that no matter where they turn for care, there’s someone who knows what to look for and how to help,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By expanding home visits, improving screening and giving providers more tools, we can help mothers get connected to the care they need sooner and closer to home.”

“It’s hard to emphasize how crucial the first few months of life are, for a child, a family and for the community. Massachusetts has some of the best maternal health outcomes in the country, but there’s more work to be done to make sure families are connected to the services they need, and feel concretely the supportive love of their community,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah. “Under Governor Healey’s leadership, the Department of Mental Health and Department of Public Health will now be able to expand their reach, help more moms, and make sure every parent knows they are not alone in confronting the many challenges of early parenthood.”

Expanding Postpartum Support at Home

Governor Healey is proposing $2 million to expand Welcome Family, a voluntary and free home visiting program that supports parents and caregivers in the weeks after a baby is born.

Welcome Family currently serves approximately 3,000 births each year. The additional funding would give every parent and caregiver in the postpartum period across the state the opportunity to have a home visit, following Massachusetts’ approximately 68,000 annual births.

Through the program, an experienced maternal and child health nurse visits a family’s home following the birth of a child to check on both the caregiver and baby, answer questions and connect the family with additional support when needed. The service is available regardless of age, income or other eligibility criteria.

During a visit, nurses can help with breastfeeding and newborn care, screen for mental health concerns and substance use, connect families with health care and social supports, and provide referrals for needs including domestic violence, food access and other community resources. Nurses follow up with caregivers by phone two to three weeks later to make sure they were able to connect with services, address barriers and provide additional support.

In 2025, Welcome Family offered 1,620 postpartum depression screenings. Of those, 208 screened positive, and every person who screened positive received a referral to services.

Helping Providers Recognize Concerns Earlier

Governor Healey is also proposing $250,000 to strengthen MCPAP for Moms, a Department of Mental Health program that helps health care providers prevent, identify and treat mental health and substance use concerns during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

MCPAP for Moms gives obstetricians, pediatricians, primary care providers, psychiatrists and other clinicians real-time access to specialists in perinatal mental health, along with care coordination and training.

The additional funding would allow the program to:

• Track postpartum psychosis data across Massachusetts to improve understanding and clinical response;

• Create a clinical education team to help mental health providers recognize and manage perinatal behavioral health concerns; and

• Expand education for mothers, families and providers about the early warning signs of postpartum psychosis and when to seek help.

The goal is to make sure providers are better equipped to recognize serious concerns and help mothers get connected to appropriate care as quickly as possible.

Strengthening Screening and Connections to Care

DPH will also take steps to strengthen mental health screening during pregnancy and after a baby is born, so that concerns can be identified earlier and families can get help sooner.

Right now, state regulations are largely focused on postpartum depression. The updated regulations will reflect the broader range of mental health conditions that can affect people during pregnancy and after giving birth, including anxiety and other serious conditions. They will also create more opportunities for screening across different points of care.

This means a mother will have more chances to be asked how she is doing, whether she is seeing her OB-GYN, primary care provider, pediatrician or another health care professional. The goal is to make sure warning signs are not missed and that, when someone is struggling, their provider knows how to connect them with the right care.

DPH will also issue updated guidance to health care providers on what to look for, how to respond when there are concerns and how to connect patients with treatment and support.

The actions announced today also build on Governor Healey’s broader work to improve maternal health and strengthen support for families. Since taking office, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has extended continuous MassHealth coverage through 12 months postpartum, expanded access to doula services, strengthened postpartum mental health screening requirements and supported health care providers through MCPAP for Moms.

Together, these efforts are focused on making sure mothers are supported throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the months that follow, and that families know where to turn when they need help.

If you - or a loved one - is struggling, you can be connected to immediate, free, and confidential mental health support in Massachusetts by contacting the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445.

Governor Healey Statement on Trump EPA’s Plan to Allow Carbon Pollution from Dirty Power Plants

Governor Healey Statement on Trump EPA’s Plan to Allow Carbon Pollution from Dirty Power Plants

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s plans to walk away from its duty to regulate pollution from dirty power plants: 

“American families and businesses will pay for President Trump’s reckless failure to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. By giving power plants a free pass to pump industrial carbon pollution into our communities, the EPA will saddle people with the bill for more expensive electricity, respiratory illnesses and climate change-fueled disasters. Nobody wants this, and nobody can afford this. The Trump Administration has lost all credibility on energy. We cannot afford more endless wars driving up our gas prices, blocking homegrown clean energy, and furthering our reliance on dirty coal plants. Massachusetts will continue to stand up for our environment, public health, and clean, affordable energy.”

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn 探望無故被推9旬華婦 再呼籲市警單位以仇恨罪調查

波士頓市議員愛德華費連（Ed Flynn) 探訪受害者容婆。
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 （Boston Orange 波士頓報導）波士頓市議員愛德華費連（Ed Flynn）9 月 15日再度發函給市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）及警察局局長Michael Cox，要求警方以「仇恨犯罪（Hate crime）」及侵犯民權罪，調查一名年近90華裔婦女在南端（South End）無故被人推倒在地事件。

容婆敘述無故被推過程。（擷取自Flynn議員助理提供的視頻）

費連（Ed Flynn）議員在事件於9月2日發生，他9月3日發信給市長和警察局長後，9月14日親自上門，探望這位華裔耆英，透過助理盧善柔翻譯，聽她述說事發經過。

費連議員在9月15日再次發給吳弭市長的信中寫到，聽到受害者容婆敘述自己突然被人從背後用力一推，跌倒在地，加害者在推人時還說著類似種族歧視的字句後，他認為這很明顯犯的就是仇恨罪，波士頓市和波士頓警察局必須以這罪名來調查這宗暴力攻擊案。

        他指出，依據聯邦調查局（FBI）標準，仇恨犯罪也是刑事罪，包括全部或部分犯案動機源自對受害者的某一特徵有偏見，進而攻擊和破壞。而仇恨犯罪法令保護因種族，宗教或殘障而受攻擊的族群。在這宗案件中，受害者是一名華裔老婦，而且是無預警的遭遇攻擊。

        根據波士頓警方報告， 2026年9 月 2 日上午 9 點多，一名年近九旬的華裔婦女在西坎頓街（144 West Canton St.）過馬路時，突然有一名陌生人從背後把她推倒在地。所幸兩名年輕女路人及時把她扶了起來，才避免了老婦人躺在路中央可能遭過往車輛輾過的二次傷害。

費連議員表示，針對老人絕對讓人無法接受。他因此要求波士頓警察局和波士頓人權委員會調查這宗案件。

Boston Teachers Union Endorses Vote Yes on 9 For a Safe Massachusetts

Boston Teachers Union Endorses Vote Yes on 9 For a Safe Massachusetts

Boston Teachers Union emphasizes the importance of gun violence prevention efforts to protect students and teachers throughout Massachusetts

Tuesday, September 15, Boston – Today, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing over 10,000 teachers and education professionals, announced its endorsement of Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts, demonstrating strong support from Boston’s educators to uphold the critical protections included in Massachusetts' landmark 2024 gun safety law.

An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws established critical protections against untraceable ghost guns and conversion kits that transform semi-automatic weapons into machine guns; expanded Extreme Risk Protection Orders that help educators and health professionals prevent gun suicides and mass shootings; created a public dashboard to help track firearms used in crimes; and much more. Opponents of the law – backed by the gun lobby – subsequently launched a repeal effort, placing the issue before voters on the November 2026 ballot.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Boston Teachers Union,” said Ruth Zakarin, Chair of the Vote Yes on 9 For a Safe Massachusetts campaign. “Educators are on the front lines of community safety and understand what keeps our classrooms, students, and families safe. Support from the BTU adds to the number of labor unions backing the Yes on 9 campaign, and sends a powerful message that protecting our existing gun safety laws is essential to the wellbeing of frontline workers, educators, students, and communities across the Commonwealth.”

“Every student, teacher, and education professional should be able to go to school and home without fear of gun violence,” said BTU President Erik Berg. “As educators, we see the impact of our state’s safety policies every day. We know how much progress has been made – and how much work remains left to do. Massachusetts is a national leader on gun violence prevention because of our strong gun safety policies and committed prevention work. We need to continue building on that work – we can’t afford to go backwards. We are proud to stand with Vote Yes on 9 For a Safe Massachusetts to ensure we can continue this life-saving work.”

“When a student loses a parent, sibling, friend, or loved one to gun violence, their grief follows them into their classrooms, their relationships, and their lives. That kind of loss changes a young person’s sense of safety and stability instantly, and the impact can stay with them forever,” added Lea Serena, Vice President of the BTU. “We do everything we can to support our students through unimaginable grief, and it’s critical that we take every step possible to prevent any more young people from experiencing it in the first place.”

Massachusetts consistently ranks among the states with the lowest rates of gun deaths in the nation, reflecting decades of strong gun safety policies and investments in violence prevention. Preserving the 2024 law is critical to maintaining that success, preventing future tragedies, and continuing the work to make all of our communities safe from gun violence. Today's endorsements further expand the broad coalition supporting Vote Yes on 9 For a Safe Massachusetts, including labor unions, elected officials, advocacy groups, and individuals across the state.

2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members AnnounceA record total of 215 organizations will participate in the 2027 program

2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members AnnounceA record total of 215 organizations will participate in the 2027 program

BOSTON (September 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET) – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced 215 organizations have been selected for the 2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. Organizations will raise funds for worthy causes ahead of the 131st Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on Monday, April 19, 2027.

The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program provides invitational entries into the Boston Marathon to select nonprofit organizations. Comprising almost 10% of the total field size, organizations utilize entries to recruit athletes who pledge to raise funds for various causes.

“The Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is truly a powerful event when it comes to fundraising, storytelling, and raising awareness for the work of more than 200 nonprofit organizations,” said Jack Fleming, B.A.A. President and CEO. “We look forward to building upon the momentum of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program in 2027, and aim to surpass our record-setting fundraising mark of $57.3 million achieved in 2026. We encourage all athletes –including Boston qualifiers—to support an organization within the Official Charity Program and add meaning to their miles ahead of April’s race.”

In 2026, the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program raised a record $57.3 million, surpassing the previous single-year record of $50.4 million set in 2025. The growth represents a 13.7% increase in fundraising year over year. Since the Official Charity Program’s inception in 1989, more than $675 million has been raised surrounding the Boston Marathon. 

This marks the first time in race history that more than 200 nonprofit organizations are part of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, with 22 organizations participating for the first time. The Official Charity Program has expanded its impact significantly over the last three years, from partnering with 160 organizations in 2024 to 215 organizations in 2027.

“The increased impact of the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program reinforces the power of sports to bring together communities across greater Boston and around the world,” said Miceal Chamberlain, President of Bank of America Massachusetts. “The Boston Marathon is part of the fabric that joins together these organizations and their charity runners to benefit hundreds of thousands of people.” 

A complete list of Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program organizations can be found below, while information on the official charity program and selected charities can be found here.

Again this year, the Boston Athletic Association will field its own fundraising team for the Boston Marathon. Members of the B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team will fundraise to help expand the B.A.A.’s youth and community initiatives, bringing the benefits of running and healthy lifestyles to greater Boston. Applications will open for the 2027 B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team on Monday, September 14th.

The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle.   

2027 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members 
 
•           261 Fearless Inc.
•           50 Legs in 50 Days
•           A Leg Forever Foundation
•           Abby Mac Foundation
•           Achilles International - Boston
•           Adaptive Sports New England
•           Agassiz Village Founded by Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Burroughs
•           ALS Therapy Development Institute
•           ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
•           Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter
•           American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Massachusetts Chapter
•           American Heart Association
•           American Liver Foundation
•           American Red Cross
•           Back On My Feet
•           Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.
•           Bay State Games
•           Best Buddies Massachusetts & Rhode Island
•           Beth Israel Lahey Health
•           Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
•           Bionic Project, Inc.
•           Black Girls RUN! Foundation
•           Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS)
•           Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, Inc.
•           Boston Athletic Academy Inc.
•           Boston Athletic Association
•           Boston Bruins Foundation
•           Boston Bulldogs Running Club
•           Boston CASA
•           Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation
•           Boston Children's Hospital
•           Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc.
•           Boston Community Pediatrics
•           Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
•           Boston MedFlight
•           Boston Medical Center
•           Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE, Inc.)
•           Boston Police Activities League Inc
•           Boston Police Foundation
•           Boston Public Library Fund
•           Boston Scores
•           Boston Theater Company
•           Bottom Line
•           Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
•           Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
•           Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
•           Brain Aneurysm Foundation
•           Breakthrough T1D
•           Brigham and Women's Hospital
•           Brittany Fund for Trauma And Recovery
•           Cameron M. Neely For Cancer Care, Inc.
•           Camp Casco
•           Camp Harbor View Foundation
•           Camp Shriver at UMass Boston
•           Cardinal Cushing Centers
•           Caring for a Cure
•           Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School
•           Charles River Watershed Association
•           Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County
•           Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
•           Colins Joy Project Inc
•           Community Rowing, Inc.
•           Cops For Kids with Cancer, Inc.
•           Corey C. Griffin Foundation
•           Cotting School
•           Cradles to Crayons
•           CYCLE Kids Inc.
•           Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
•           Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation
•           David Ortiz Children's Fund
•           Dennis DJ Simmonds Unsung Hero Foundation, Inc.
•           DetecTogether
•           Dignity Beyond Borders
•           Doc Wayne Youth Services
•           Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
•           Dream Big!
•           Economic Mobility Pathways (empath)
•           Ellie Fund
•           Esplanade Association
•           Every Mother Counts
•           Expect Miracles Foundation
•           Family Reach
•           FamilyAid Boston
•           Fast Feet Running and Athletics, Inc.
•           Fenway Health
•           Fisher House Boston
•           Franciscan Children's Hospital
•           Free To Run Inc
•           Girls In Gear
•           Girls on the Run Greater Boston
•           Golf Fights Cancer
•           Good Shepherd Community Care
•           Good Sports
•           Gronk Nation Youth Foundation
•           Hale Education, Inc.
•           Haymakers for Hope
•           Healthworks Community Fitness
•           Herren Project
•           Homes For Our Troops
•           Horizons for Homeless Children
•           House of Possibilities
•           IMPACT Melanoma
•           In My Running Shoes
•           Include U: The Play Brigade
•           InnerCity Weightlifting
•           Joe Andruzzi Foundation
•           John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton
•           Journey Forward
•           Light Foundation
•           Lingzi Foundation
•           Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island
•           Marathon Kids
•           Mass Eye and Ear
•           Mass Mentoring Partnership
•           Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
•           Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
•           Massachusetts General Hospital
•           Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (mspcc)
•           Matt Brown Foundation
•           MayeDay Foundation
•           McLean Hospital
•           MEB Foundation
•           MetroWest YMCA
•           Michael Lisnow Respite Center
•           Military Friends Foundation
•           Minds Matter Boston
•           Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
•           Muscular Dystrophy Association
•           National Braille Press
•           National Multiple Sclerosis Society
•           National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: MA CHAPTER
•           Nativity Preparatory School of Boston
•           New England Center and Home for Veterans
•           New England Center for Children
•           New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, Inc.
•           Newton-Wellesley Hospital
•           Next Step
•           Officer Sean A Collier Memorial Fund, Inc
•           Ohketeau Cultural Center
•           One Mission
•           One Summit Inc
•           One World Strong Foundation
•           Pedro Martinez Foundation
•           Pine Street Inn
•           Play Ball Foundation
•           Project Hope Boston
•           Project Purple
•           Rebekah's Angels Foundation
•           Red Sox Foundation
•           Ron Burton Training Village
•           Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England
•           Rosie's Place
•           Roxbury Community College Foundation
•           Runway for Recovery
•           Samaritans, Inc.
•           Semper Fi & America's Fund
•           SG United Foundation
•           Shooting Touch
•           Silver Lining Mentoring
•           South Boston Neighborhood House
•           South Shore Health (South Shore Hospital, Inc.)
•           Spaulding Rehabilitation
•           Special Olympics Massachusetts
•           Spoonfuls
•           Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center
•           Squashbusters
•           St. Francis House
•           Stride for Stride
•           TargetCancer Foundation
•           Tedy's Team
•           Tenacity, Inc.
•           The ALS Association
•           The Born to Run Foundation, Inc
•           The Boston Foundation, Krystle Campbell Memorial Fund
•           The Boston Home
•           The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest
•           The Carroll Center for the Blind
•           The Children's Room
•           The Dimock Center
•           The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center
•           The Greater Boston Food Bank, Inc.
•           The Heather Abbott Foundation
•           The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
•           The Home for Little Wanderers
•           The Hoyt Foundation
•           The James Gang
•           The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
•           The McCourt Foundation
•           The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
•           The Progeria Research Foundation
•           The ReM.A.R.C.able Foundation Network
•           The Skating Club Of Boston
•           The Sports Museum
•           The Webb Norden Foundation
•           The3PointFoundation, Inc
•           Thomas E. Smith Foundation, Inc.
•           Trinity Boston Connects
•           Tufts Medical Center
•           Tufts University
•           UMass Chan Medical School Foundation
•           United Service Organizations Incorporated (USO)
•           Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
•           Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation
•           Victory Programs
•           Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs
•           Waypoint Adventure Inc.
•           West End House Boys & Girls Club
•           Women's Lunch Place
•           Women's Sports Foundation
•           World Central Kitchen
•           Year Up
•           YMCA of Greater Boston
•           Youth Advocacy Foundation, Inc.
•           Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
•           YouthConnect

MIPIM 2027 將擴增科技及人工智慧樞紐

MIPIM expands across Cannes as it unveils the biggest evolution in the event's 37-year history

MIPIM 2027 responds to feedback from clients and industry leaders with new destinations, more flexible passes and smarter networking tools

Paris, 15 September 2026. MIPIM 2027 will mark a new chapter for the global urban festival as it expands across Cannes, introducing new official destinations alongside its established home at the Palais des Festivals. From data centres to tech and AI, new stages and forums in Cannes itself will be fully integrated into the MIPIM programme, reflecting the investment themes shaping tomorrow’s market.

A programme shaped by changing investment priorities 

Shaped by client feedback and evolving market trends, the 2027 programme focuses on the investment priorities transforming real estate. The new Resilience Stage will build on the Road to Zero programme, extending the debate beyond decarbonisation to climate risk, geopolitical risk and other pressures facing owners and cities.

MIPIM will also sharpen its coverage of sectors that have moved from specialist interest to mainstream investment priority. The Data Centers Summit will be concentrated on Thursday morning to bring the ecosystem together for a focused discussion on designing, building and financing AI-ready infrastructure. A Defense track, within the logistics and industrial summit, CEE and Nordics programming, will explore the growing need for adaptable, resilient and multi-purpose real estate.

The Geostrategies Stage will focus on major investment markets including Germany, the Nordics, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe.

Housing takes centre stage

Reflecting the increasing role of residential real estate in global investment strategies, Housing Matters, MIPIM's dedicated forum for discussing the future of residential investment, will be fully integrated into MIPIM's core programme and move to Tuesday morning at the heart of the event. Bringing together investors, developers, public authorities, urban experts and associations, the forum will address one of the most urgent questions facing cities worldwide: how to deliver more homes, at pace, while meeting affordability, sustainability and resilience demands.

MIPIM 2027 will also continue to host a series of invitation-only summits bringing together major investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and political leaders. These include RE-Family, RE-Invest, the Political Leaders Summit and Forum des Élus for French city leaders, reinforcing MIPIM's role as a meeting point for both capital and policymakers.

Helping attendees to make the most of MIPIM 

MIPIM 2027 will introduce a series of new services and access options designed to reflect different client needs and help delegates make better use of their time in Cannes. The Full Pass will remain the benchmark for the complete four-day MIPIM experience, alongside a new One Day Pass and an enhanced Premium Pass, which will include a networking concierge service to help delegates organise relevant meetings.

Supporting these changes, a new networking platform will use AI-powered recommendations, simplified search and meeting scheduling to help participants identify relevant people and companies before arriving in Cannes. A redesigned mobile app will provide an improved user experience throughout the event.

For exhibitors, the Lead Manager service will complement the new networking platform by helping teams capture and qualify contacts generated at MIPIM. Together, these tools are designed to support the full business process, from identifying relevant contacts and arranging meetings to capturing leads and following up after the event.

Nicolas Boffi, MIPIM Director said:

“In my first year as MIPIM Director, I have spent a great deal of time listening to clients and industry leaders about what makes MIPIM valuable and where we can do more. The changes we're introducing for 2027 are a reflection of those conversations.

The Palais des Festivals remains the heart of MIPIM and that won't change. What we're doing is creating dedicated spaces for technology, hospitality, luxury living and private capital that are fully part of the event. It's a way of bringing together communities that already come to Cannes and giving them a stronger place within MIPIM.

The new programme reflects what MIPIM has been hearing from clients over the past year: that investment decisions can no longer be viewed through a purely real estate lens. Geopolitics, energy security, technological change, resilience and the race to build AI infrastructure are increasingly shaping where capital flows and how cities evolve. We've also heard a clear message about the value of time. People come to Cannes to do business, so we're introducing new tools and services that make it easier to find the right people and make the most of the opportunities MIPIM creates. Real estate and cities never stop evolving, and neither will MIPIM.”

MIPIM returns to the Palais des Festivals in Cannes 16-19 March 2027.

MIPIM Middle East will be held on 20–21 October 2026 in Riyadh, followed by the MIPIM Asia Summit on 2–3 December 2026 in Hong Kong.

第八屆波士頓台灣影展 9/10至21四地8場放映會 從「冠軍之路」起步

波士頓台灣影展協會共會長蔡景全（左一）和董事郗懷禎（右二），以及
志工 Trista Lu, Lilian Wu, Leo Lin等人，9月10日晚守在戲院大堂為影展做宣傳。
（周菊子攝）

         （Boston Orange）第8屆「波士頓台灣影展」已於9月10日在尚默維爾（Somerville）戲院以「冠軍之路」（HERO! HITO!）拉開序幕，將在21日前，共分4個地點陸續舉辦共8場放映會。9月22日至10月11日，轉往Giloo平台，做線上放映。

        「冠軍之路」描述中華台北棒球隊備嘗艱辛，爭取到世界冠軍的歷程。10日晚，儘管是週四，仍吸引到約130人出席欣賞。

第八屆波士頓台灣影展接待會的宣傳海報。

        9月14日晚上7點，則是在Coolidge Corner Theatre放映回顧1996年台灣選舉和台海導彈危機時期動盪的「南方時光」（Before the Bright Day）。

        9月17日晚上6點半，將在Somerville Theatre放映「失明」（Blind Love），該片導演周美豫和女主角林依晨參與座談。

        9月18日至20日，將是波士頓台灣影展和波士頓美術博物館（MFA）合作的專場小影展，共放映3部影片，依序為18日晚7點的「深度安靜」（Deep Quiet Room），19日下午2點的「戀戀風塵」（Dust in the Wind）40周年特映會，20日下午2點的「隼的眼睛」（Falcon Eyes）和「幸福之路」（Lucky Lu）。

        「深度安靜」一片女主角林依晨，18日晚將出席和觀眾座談。

        波士頓台灣影展協會還將於9月19日晚在Fenway一帶，舉辦影展接待會。

        9月21日在劍橋市的布瑞托戲院（Brattle Theatre），先有下午5點半，放映新北市紀錄片獎優選短片，描述台灣少子化嚴重，助產護士所面對困境的「助產之聲」，以及探索人類對寵物的長照和臨終關懷做法的「不完美告別」，接著晚上7點放映「進行曲」（Marching Boys）。該片製作人陳慧如將出席映後座談。

        2026年的第8屆「波士頓台灣影展」，共有志工約20人，其中不少人長期參與，卻也有將近一半新人，查詢購票或影片詳情，可上網taiwanfilmfest.org/screening-2026。

波士頓市長吳弭提案短期減免房屋稅 催促1400套房的 4 項開發案一年內動工

         （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）9月14日提出一項針對性的短期減免房屋稅3150萬美元方案，要協助四個原本卡關的住宅開發案在一年內開工，以藉此釋出 1,400 套新住宅，並創造超過 1,500 個工作機會。

這項紓困方案主要針對戶數超過百戶、包含收入有限制住宅，符合高環保能效標準的建案。市府將暫緩向開發商徵收部分新增的房屋稅負擔，換取對方承諾在一年內動工。由於開發商仍須照常繳納現行的房屋稅金額，因此市府不會有任何淨稅收損失。

        這次獲選的四個建案都已通過波士頓規劃與發展局（BPDA）審查，分布於查爾斯鎮（Charlestown）、奧斯頓（Allston）與布萊頓（Brighton）。這些建案除了能提供大批新住房與至少 185 套平價房之外，開發商還將回饋超過 2,000 萬美元的公共基金，用於改善周邊的大眾運輸、周邊道路與綠化空間。

        這4個發展案目前規劃如下：

        查爾斯鎮（Charlestown）One Mystic Avenue：16層樓近大眾運輸大樓，提供408套住宅（含45套平價房），並挹注1,400萬美元包容性發展政策（IDP）基金。

        奧斯頓（Allston）22-24 Pratt Street：16層樓轉型建案，提供318套住宅（含27套平價房），挹注810萬美元IDP基金。

        布萊頓（Brighton）83 Leo Birmingham Parkway：電台舊址改建，提供333套住宅（含52套平價房），並規劃公共廣場與植樹100棵。

        奧斯頓 Allston Yards Building D：複合式住宅建案，提供341套住宅（含61套平價房），結合零售與娛樂空間。

        波士頓市計劃長沈其樂（Kairos Shen）表示，在聯邦政府補助有限的情況下，地方政府必須靈活運用政策工具來維持房屋供給。BPDA 董事會預計於 10 月開會審議這項提議，目前已展開為期 30 天的公眾諮詢，市府也將舉辦公聽會深入聆聽市民意見。

麻州長Healey發30萬元濟助北岸採貝業者

        （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）9月14日前往艾塞克斯（Essex），發30萬美元救濟金給當地採貝業者，補償因哈弗希爾（Haverhill）6月底下水道管線破裂、導致海域緊急封閉12天所造成的採收損失。

        麻州海洋漁業局（Division of Marine Fisheries, DMF）因應污水外溢事故，於6月29日緊急封閉格洛斯特（Gloucester）、紐伯里波特（Newburyport）、伊普斯威奇（Ipswich）等8個城鎮的N1至N14採貝區。經採樣檢測確認水質達標後，受影響區域已於7月9日陸續重新開放。

        奚莉州長在14日這天親自到知名海鮮餐廳「Woodman’s of Essex」遞交支票，她還表示，採貝業是北岸（North Shore）的經濟命脈，政府一定會履行做後盾的承諾。海洋漁業局局長麥柯南（Dan McKiernan）與魚類和野生動物局（Department of Fish and Game）局長歐謝（Tom O’Shea）也強調，這筆資金將用於維護民眾食品安全並協助業者挺過難關。

        除了補償短期損失之外，麻州政府也提出長期改善方案。海洋漁業局研究水質兩年後，把下雨後貝類有可能遭到雨水污染，須預防性的封閉採貝海域天數，減少了一半，還擴大梅島海峽（Plum Island Sound）的採收權限，預計每年可為200多名商業採貝者爭取到平均多72天的作業時間。此外，奚莉州長更呼籲聯邦持續資助「清潔水與飲用水國家循環基金」（Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds），加速更新老舊水務系統，從源頭預防污染。

Governor Healey Delivers $300,000 in Relief to North Shore Shellfish Harvesters Impacted by Haverhill Sewage Overflow

Governor meets with local harvesters and delivers checks to help support income lost during 12-day emergency closure 

ESSEX – Governor Maura Healey today delivered $300,000 in direct financial relief to North Shore shellfish harvesters that lost income during the emergency shellfish closure caused by the Haverhill sewer overflow.

The relief program, administered by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), was created following the 12-day closure to help cover the maximum estimated value of shellfish that could have been harvested from the affected growing areas during that period.

Governor Healey met with local shellfish harvesters at Woodman’s of Essex, a longtime North Shore seafood restaurant and family business known for its soft-shell clams, to hear directly about the impact of the closure and deliver relief checks. 

“When the sewer break forced shellfish beds to close during one of the busiest times of the year, we told these harvesters that we would have their backs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Today, we’re delivering on that commitment. These are hardworking families and small businesses that are an important part of the North Shore’s economy and way of life, and we’re going to keep supporting them, protecting this industry and giving them more opportunities to get out on the water and earn a living.”

“Shellfishing is a way of life on the North Shore, but it’s also an iconic business that supports families, local restaurants, and our coastal communities,” said Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Tom O’Shea. “This relief helps make up for days these harvesters lost and helps keep an important part of our blue economy working.”

“Here at DMF, our responsibility is to ensure Massachusetts shellfish are safe, healthy and delicious,” said DMF Director Dan McKiernan. “A key part of this mission is working diligently to protect public health and support our shellfish harvesters. We are proud to deliver this critical funding and committed to helping our shellfish industry thrive for generations to come.”

On June 29, DMF issued an emergency closure of shellfish growing areas N1—N14 in Gloucester, Newburyport, Essex, Ipswich, Newbury, Rockport, Rowley, and Salisbury due to the sewer overflow in Haverhill. The closure was required to protect public health and comply with national shellfish sanitation standards. 

As water quality improved, DMF tested shellfish from affected areas for indicators of contamination. Those tests came back negative on July 9, allowing the most active shellfish areas to move out of the extended emergency closure and reopen as weather conditions allowed.

Governor Healey is working to give North Shore shellfish harvesters more days on the water by investing in clean water and shellfish research to safely reduce closures. 

Last week, the Governor announced expanded access to shellfish harvesting in Plum Island Sound after two years of study by DMF that found significant improvements in water quality. The updated requirements will cut rainfall-related closures by more than half in most of the Sound and could give more than 200 commercial shellfishers an average of 72 additional harvesting days each year.

The Administration is also continuing to invest in the water infrastructure communities need to prevent pollution and protect drinking water. Following the Haverhill sewer force main break, Governor Healey called for continued federal investment in the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, which help communities modernize aging water and sewer systems and protect water quality.

波士頓市啟動「學期中青年就業計劃」 2027年1月前將提供2000個工作機會

市長辦公室圖片，Isabel Leon攝

         （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）9 月 14 日宣佈，正式啟動新年度「學期間青年就業計畫」（School Year Youth Jobs program），延續今夏為將近 1.1 萬名青年媒合工作的成績，擴大與公私機構的合作，預計 2027 年 1 月前為青少年創造 2,000 個學期中的就業機會。

市長辦公室圖片，Isabel Leon攝

        波士頓市府指出，青年就業計畫成效顯著。吳弭市長在首個任期內就把暑期就業預算翻倍，讓名額從過去的約 5,000 個大幅增加至 2025 年的 1.05 萬個；2026 年夏季亦持續維持 1.05 萬名青年就業的規模，其中包含 6,000 個由市府直接資助的名額。

        今年（2026）  6 月，波士頓市府推出全新的公私合作模式，以因應嚴峻的財政環境。在「未來波士頓（futureBOS）」就業平台的成功基礎上，由大波士頓男女青年會（YMCA of Greater Boston）、大波士頓商會基金會（Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation）與波士頓聯邦儲備銀行（Federal Reserve Bank of Boston），波士頓男女童軍俱樂部（Boys and Girls Club of Boston）與人道藝術組織（Artists for Humanity）等組成的創始聯盟率先響應，提供了 475 個職缺。隨後薩福克建築（Suffolk Construction）、道富集團（State Street）、市民銀行（Citizens Bank）、寶僑吉列（P&G Gillette）及波士頓兒童醫院（Boston Children's Hospital）等企業接連加盟，目前已達成 2,000 個職缺目標的 80%。

        波士頓市府說明，本次計畫預計提供的 2,000 個工作機會，來自三大管道：第一為公務部門，由市府重啟「波士頓城市青年軍」（Boston City Youth Corps），提供 400 個公共圖書館與社區中心等第一線服務職缺，另與市長移民推進辦公室（MOIA）合作，為公校學生及移民青年提供 200 個發放津貼的職涯培訓名額；第二為企業直接聘僱，由企業、非營利組織與法人機構出資聘用 663 名青年；第三為民間慈善資助，由社會捐款支持合作機構提供 340 個有薪工作機會。

        波士頓公立學校總監斯基珀（Mary Skipper）表示，該計畫能讓學生將課堂知識轉化為實務技能。所有職缺預計於 2026 年 9 月 30 日開放線上瀏覽與申請。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU BUILDS ON SUMMER YOUTH JOBS SUCCESS, KICKS-OFF SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAM TO CONNECT STUDENTS WITH CAREER PATHWAYS AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS Coalition of non-profit, private and public sectors provide direct hire and career readiness opportunities for Boston youth amid challenging fiscal environment

BOSTON - September 14, 2026 - Following a successful Summer Youth Jobs season that connected nearly 11,000 young people with paid work opportunities across the City, Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper today announced the start of the School Year Youth Jobs program, expanding career connected opportunities for students year-round. Through partnerships with employers, schools and community partners, the program connects young people to real work experience, career-readiness support and pathways into Boston’s workforce.  “Boston’s citywide paid youth summer jobs guarantee has set national standards for workforce development, career readiness, and youth engagement. Now we’re bringing that momentum into the school year with even more partners coming together for every Boston student to have access to meaningful, paid job opportunities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We thank every employer and community organization for joining us in this work and helping our students follow their passions and take the first steps toward rewarding careers.” Boston's summer jobs program is one of the strongest in the country. In 2024, Mayor Wu launched futureBOS, a centralized hub that connects Boston youth and young adults with thousands of paid opportunities across nonprofits, schools, local government, healthcare, technology, arts, and more. During Mayor Michelle Wu’s first administration, the City more than doubled the amount of funding for youth summer jobs from approximately 5,000 to 10,500 jobs in 2025. In 2026, the City continued the momentum, connecting 10,500 young people with paid work opportunities, including 6,000 jobs funded by the City.  “Boston Public Schools is proud to connect our students with work-based learning opportunities that allow them to put their learning into practice while exploring pathways to future careers,” said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper. “Building on the success of a summer that connected 10,500 young people with employment opportunities, we are excited to continue that momentum throughout the school year. We thank the City of Boston, our local employers, and philanthropic and community partners for providing meaningful experiences for our students to build the skills and confidence they need to pursue their goals.” Building on the success of futureBOS, the City is expanding paid youth employment opportunities into the School Year Youth Jobs program through a private-public model announced in June 2026. Launched by the City in partnership with a founding coalition that includes Boys and Girls Club of Boston, YMCA of Greater Boston, Artists for Humanity, Boston Private Industry Council, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the program brings together organizations from the private, public and nonprofit sectors to hire young people directly or support placements through funding.  The founding coalition committed an initial 475 jobs for the 2026-2027 academic year. With additional commitments from partners including Suffolk Construction, State Street, Eastern Bank, Citizens Bank, Dana Farber, P&G Gillette, Liberty Mutual, John Hancock, Boston Children’s Hospital, Roxbury Community College, Emmanuel College and Bank of America, the City has now reached 80 percent of its goal and is on pace to connect 2,000 young people with school year jobs by January 2027.  “Reflecting on this past summer, I am incredibly proud of what our youth employment program achieved. The energy, dedication, and growth we saw from our young people was extraordinary,” said Allison Vernerey, Executive Director of the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity. “We are excited for this refreshed, elevated school year program, and I’m grateful for the support of our staff, employers, partners, and community members who have rallied around our young people.” “When we invest in young people, we invest in the future of Boston," said Lisa Murray, Citizens Massachusetts President. "Programs like Boston's School-Year Youth Jobs Program provide early career experiences that help students build confidence, develop workplace skills and explore future opportunities. At Citizens, we're committed to expanding access to pathways that help young people succeed and build the workforce of tomorrow.” “Suffolk is proud to support Boston’s school-year jobs program that helps create meaningful opportunities for young people throughout the city. These work experiences accomplish so much more than simply providing young people a paycheck. This program helps build confidence, skills and connections that can shape a student’s future,” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk. “We are grateful to Mayor Wu and our partners for their leadership and commitment to investing in Boston’s next generation.” The School-Year Youth Jobs program gives participants hands-on experience, opportunities to explore different career pathways and the chance to earn money while building skills for the future. While the program has historically been funded primarily by the City, the new model expands paid opportunities and strengthens career pathways by engaging a coalition of partners to invest in Boston’s talent and economic development. School year jobs are funded and managed through three distinct streams: Publicly funded: through the Boston City Youth Corps, students will have access to 400 jobs across City agencies and programs, including Boston Housing Authority, Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYC), and the Boston Public Library. The Youth Corps will also incorporate existing school-year opportunities through the Boston Student Advisory Council, Mayor’s Youth Council, STRIVE, and the Office of Youth Employment. Additionally, the city is launching a stipend-based career readiness model to support 200 Boston Public School students and immigrant youth in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement.  Privately funded: philanthropic contributions will enable partner organizations to host 340 paid youth jobs Direct employer hires: corporate, non-profit and institutional partners have made direct commitments to hire 663 young people for paid school year employment.  For the new school year, the Boston City Youth Corps is transforming youth opportunities by implementing a new dual-model that will support Boston’s youth with meaningful, career-connected opportunities while also filling gaps in essential municipal services across the City’s neighborhoods. Youth will be able to apply to jobs at the frontline of constituent services, ensuring the City’s libraries, community centers, public spaces and parks remain vibrant, accessible, and well-supported.  “Today’s announcement is an encouraging step forward for Boston’s young people, and a reflection of what’s possible when we invest in their potential. I’m grateful to the organizations, businesses, and employers across Boston who are partnering with us to create these opportunities for young people,” said Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune. “There is more work to do to reach our goals and ensure young people have access to year-round job opportunities where they can learn, earn, build their futures, and support themselves and their families. We’re going to keep pushing to make those opportunities available to every young person who wants one.” “I am amazed and inspired to hear over 10,500 of our young people had paid experiences this summer building foundational skills for their future careers,” said City Councilor Enrique Pepén. “To know that another 1500 will continue building these skills into the fall is astounding. I thank all the partners for making these opportunities possible for our youth.” “Having a job as a young person is about more than a paycheck—it’s about opportunity, mentorship, and a path forward. I know that firsthand,” said City Councilor Henry Santana. “We should celebrate this progress while recognizing that the work isn’t done. I will keep fighting to expand youth jobs and prioritize opportunities for young people in FY28.” “The Red Shirts are back—and Boston’s young people will make the program their own. I was proud to introduce the budget amendment that made this investment possible, reimagining the historic Red Shirts as the Boston City Youth Corps,” said City Councilor Gigi Coletta Zapata. “The program will provide 400 young people with paid, school-year employment that strengthens our neighborhoods while connecting them to real career pathways. This is about more than a paycheck. Its about giving young people a stake in their city and a bridge to the good jobs of Boston’s future.” “A big part of our work on the City Council is supporting students during the many hours they are outside the classroom,” said City Councilor Ben Weber. “The summer and school-year youth job programs are a vital part of that ecosystem. I want to thank the mayor, the City’s private partners, and my Council colleagues for filling in the gap to ensure our students have jobs this school year and for reviving the red shirts program.” All paid youth opportunities will be available for youth to browse and apply to starting September 30, 2026