Governor Healey Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training at All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges

Governor Healey Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training at All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges 

Funding announced during STEM Week will help more than 500 Massachusetts students gain skills for good-paying jobs in health care, manufacturing, technology, education and transportation

FRAMINGHAM — Governor Maura Healey today announced $1.5 million in workforce training grants to all 15 Massachusetts community colleges to help more than 500 unemployed and underemployed adults gain the skills they need to pursue good paying jobs across Massachusetts. Announced during Massachusetts STEM Week, the funding will support training programs in high-demand industries, including health care, advanced manufacturing, information technology, education, and transportation.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Education Secretary Steve Zrike, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones, Interim Commissioner of Higher Education José Luis Santos, and education and workforce leaders at MassBay Community College in Framingham to announce the Training Resources and Internships Network (TRAIN) grants. The awards support the administration's efforts to make education and workforce training more accessible, strengthen Massachusetts' workforce and help employers fill critical jobs.

“Every Massachusetts student deserves the opportunity to build a career and earn a good living,” said Governor Maura Healey. “That's why we made community college tuition and fee-free and why we're continuing to invest in workforce training across the state. These grants will help more than 500 adults gain the skills they need to get good-paying jobs while helping Massachusetts employers find the talented workers they need to grow.”

“Our community colleges are doing incredible work to connect people with opportunities and help local businesses find the workers they need,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Here at MassBay and at community colleges across Massachusetts, we're helping adults build new skills, pursue rewarding careers and create better futures for themselves and their families. This is what STEM Week is all about — making sure people of all ages have the chance to learn, grow and succeed."

“The Massachusetts economy needs skilled workers, but at the same time, the cost of education has put jobs beyond reach for some people,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “We worked to make community college totally free for Massachusetts residents, and now our community colleges will be the site of vital training to prepare adult learners as they seek in-demand jobs in fields like health care. I'm proud that MassBay Community College in my district will be a key location for training tomorrow’s certified nursing assistants and behavioral health technicians. Thank you to Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll for helping make this a reality.”

Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the TRAIN grant program supports community colleges in providing industry-specific workforce training and support services for adults entering or returning to the workforce. Programs are designed to meet regional workforce needs, help participants overcome barriers to employment and prepare them for career opportunities in growing industries across Massachusetts.

“STEM education is about creating opportunities for people at every stage of their lives, whether they're just beginning their education or looking to build new skills and change careers,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “These grants will help more adults across Massachusetts access the training they need to reskill, upskill, and pursue careers in high-demand industries. STEM Week is an important reminder that learning doesn't stop at graduation, and our community colleges are helping make lifelong learning possible.”

“By expanding access to job training and employment, Massachusetts is creating more pathways for adult learners to pursue meaningful careers while building the skilled workforce for employers to grow and compete,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “TRAIN grants reflect our continued commitment to preparing untapped talent with skills and credentials and strengthening talent pipelines for employers in regions and communities across the state.”

As part of the statewide awards, MassBay Community College will receive $131,250 to provide training to learners for careers as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Behavioral Health Technicians, helping address critical workforce needs in the health care industry. During the announcement, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and state leaders toured MassBay's health care classrooms and training programs to see how students are preparing for careers in the field.

“Massachusetts community colleges are essential partners in creating pathways to economic mobility and ensuring that students have the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce,” said Interim Commissioner of Higher Education José Luis Santos. “Through the TRAIN grant program, we are expanding access to high-quality, industry-aligned training while providing the support adult learners need to overcome barriers and pursue meaningful careers. These investments strengthen our communities, support regional workforce needs, and create new opportunities for individuals and families across the state.”

"The Commonwealth has, once again, demonstrated its unflinching support for workforce development programs,” said Dr. David Podell, President of MassBay Community College  “At MassBay, the TRAIN grant will support individuals seeking to become Certified Nursing Assistants and Behavior Health Technicians, giving them an opportunity to be employed in in-demand fields, as well as a pathway to future advancement.  Not only are we able to meet serious workforce needs; we are, in addition, changing the trajectory of families." 

The TRAIN grants build on Governor Healey’s historic investments to make higher education more affordable, support student success, and connect students with career opportunities. Through MassReconnect and MassEducate, Massachusetts has made community college tuition and fee-free for students of all ages and increasing financial aid to public four-year colleges and universities. Community college enrollment increased 38.5 percent between fall 2022 and fall 2025. 

Governor Healey has also expanded in SUCCESS programs that provide academic advising, mentoring, and wraparound services that help students overcome barriers and complete their education. These efforts, alongside investments in Early College and Innovation Career Pathways, workforce training, apprenticeships, and expanded paid co-op opportunities at public colleges and universities, are helping students and Massachusetts employers meet their workforce needs.

The announcement is part of Massachusetts STEM Week, taking place October 19–23, with this year's theme, “STEM Starts Now.” The statewide celebration brings together schools, colleges, employers and community organizations to highlight STEM education and career opportunities for learners of all ages. The TRAIN grants reinforce the administration's commitment to ensuring Massachusetts residents have opportunities to develop new skills throughout their lives and pursue careers in the industries driving the state's future.

Fiscal Year 2027 TRAIN Grant Awards

The following 15 community colleges will receive funding to support workforce training programs:

• Berkshire Community College — $67,458: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training.
• Bristol Community College — $53,146: Applied Data Analytics training.
• Bunker Hill Community College — $105,052: Dental Assisting, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy training.
• Cape Cod Community College — $54,740: Addiction Recovery and Medical Interpreter training.
• Greenfield Community College — $97,459: Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy training.
• Holyoke Community College — $111,287: Paraeducator training.
• Massasoit Community College — $81,869: EKG Technician and Phlebotomy training.
• MassBay Community College — $131,250: Certified Nursing Assistant and Behavioral Health Technician training.
• Middlesex Community College — $93,855: Advanced Manufacturing and Phlebotomy training.
• Mount Wachusett Community College — $91,224: Paraeducator training.
• Northern Essex Community College — $136,142: Certified Nursing Assistant and Pharmacy Technician training.
• North Shore Community College — $100,002: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Interpreting, and Information Technology training.
• Quinsigamond Community College — $113,313: Medical Assistant training.
• Roxbury Community College — $131,042: Automated System Building training.
• Springfield Technical Community College — $131,250: Certified Nursing Assistant training.

麻州地鐵宣佈10/18起橘線地鐵時速提高至55英里

     （Boston Orange編譯）麻州地鐵（MBTA）宣佈，自10月18日起，橘線列車於北站（North Station）以北路段（含Assembly站至北站）最高時速提升至 55 英里。這是繼一年前橡樹林站(Oak Grove)至Assembly站提速後的最新升級。

    MBTA 總經理伍偉華（Phil Eng）表示，和 2023 年冬季相比，橘線每個工作日的班次已大幅增加 76%。

    波士頓地鐵的整個系統，過去許多年來最高限速一直卡在 40 英里，直到 2024 年 MBTA 推動軌道改善計畫，全面更換老舊軌道與枕木、解除各處限速，並同步升級信號系統與淘汰舊車廂，才讓列車得以全面跑得更快。

    麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）亦強調，政府將持續改善交通，提供更快速、安全與可靠的服務。

「趙羨藻：此岸彼岸 」攝影展回顧中港美70年歷史點滴

趙羨藻攝影展將展至12月12日。（周菊子攝）

  (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 羅伯特·克萊因畫廊(Robert Klein Gallery) 的「趙羨藻：此岸彼岸 （Richard Yee: Between Two Shores – 1940s–1980s）」攝影展，日前在畫廊所在的波士頓紐百利街（Newbury）上開幕，包括曾任塞冷市琵琶地博物館（Peabody Museum of Salem）館長的Peter J. Fetchko等人，前往看展的新朋舊友川流不息。

策展人Steve harris（左起），Robert Klein和趙羨藻。（關麗莎視頻截圖）

1936年出生的趙羨藻，開幕這天，還慶祝了90歲壽誕。

籌辦畫展的Robert Klein和策展人Steve Harris透露，他們為了這場攝影展，早從五年前，就在趙羨藻創辦的「華花（China Blossom）」餐廳聚會，一邊看著牆壁上掛著的一些趙羨藻作品，一邊商討細節，一邊驚嘆趙羨藻還只十三、四歲時就已展露擅於取景，捕捉鏡頭的天賦。

趙羨藻（右）和女兒趙嘉倫，兒子趙華倫。（周菊子攝）

Steve Harrison曾經在中國住過一段不短的時間，有次在北京看到一個介紹香港及各地風光的攝影展，覺得展覽標註為趙先生的這位攝影師很酷。2019年他搬回波士頓後，有朋友問他是否認識住在北邊的余先生（Yee），他回答沒聽過這名字。當這朋友拿出趙羨藻在北京所辦展覽的攝影集給Steve看時，他才驚覺原來這位余先生，就是他當年在大陸時念念不忘的趙先生。

曾任塞冷市琵琶地博物館（Peabody Museum of Salem）館長的Peter J. Fetchko
和趙羨藻久別重逢，喜形於色。（周菊子攝）

Steve 和好朋友Robert Klein聊起這事時，沒想到Robert Klein立刻表示自己認識趙羨藻，而且知道趙羨藻不僅是一名傑出的攝影家，收藏家，還在北安多福（North Andover）開「華花餐廳」。他們兩人於是趁著趙羨藻過生日時，前往拜訪，也促成了這籌備長達數年的作品整理與展覽。

攝影展入口。（周菊子攝）

Steve Harris指出，這次的展覽，從趙羨藻還只12、13歲時就開始拍的河流，船隻起，到後來國共內戰，趙羨藻準備移民美國，他為留下記憶，從廣州，香港到美國，拍的許多作品，留有不少歷史軌跡，包括1950年代的香港及紐約街頭，1950到1960年代的波士頓雪景，四季，波士頓城中區街景，就像佛教經文中提及的「此岸與彼岸」，趙羨藻的作品也呈現不同文化與地域的差異與遐思。

趙羨藻（右二）和好友朱蓉（右一起），以及培正校友李素貞，黃培輝自拍。
（周菊子攝）

趙羨藻自己特別珍視他在從軍時期拍攝的一些軍旅實景。由於他入伍時，已經連續3年得過波士頓環球報的攝影比賽首獎，軍中司令十分器重，帶著他出席許多一般人進不去的場合，給他機會留下很多珍貴鏡頭。

趙羨藻也在1959年時獲得全美陸軍攝影比賽大獎，1968年還曾榮獲世界攝影十傑第二名。

畫家朋友Berry 及Ｍarie O’Hagan也來恭喜老友趙羨藻開展。（周菊子攝）

當年的塞冷市琵琶地博物館館長Peter J. Fetchko也是看到趙羨藻的作品後，大為驚艷，力邀辦展，並因而成為第一家展出趙羨藻作品的博物館。這些年來，趙羨藻曾應中國國家博物館，北京中央工藝美術學院，愛迪生美國藝術博物館，香港藝術中心之邀，舉辦個展，並被皮博迪埃塞克斯博物館、水手博物館（The Mariners' Museum）、西雅圖藝術博物館也都收藏有他的作品。

趙羨藻和攝影家朋友關耀光夫婦（左）惺惺相惜。（周菊子攝）

攝影展現場一景。（周菊子攝）

10月10日，羅伯特·克萊因畫廊(Robert Klein Gallery) 的「趙羨藻：此岸彼岸 （Richard Yee: Between Two Shores – 1940s–1980s）」攝影展開幕這天，趙羨藻由兒子趙華倫，趙啟鑫，女兒趙嘉倫陪同，迎迓賓客，歡喜見到攝影家朋友關耀光夫婦，培正校友黃培輝、李素貞夫婦，畫家Berry 及Ｍarie O’Hagan，以及塞冷市琵琶地博物館前館長Peter J. Fetchko，中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵，當年的國際藝文苑創辦人朱蓉，紐英崙龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎，鳳倫公所主席司徒宗達，九龍餐廳創辦人的兒子黃子興等許多新朋舊友。趙羨藻這晚還和其中的許多人共慶90歲壽誕。

司徒宗達（右起）與紐英崙龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎和趙羨藻的女兒趙嘉倫
在亞利桑那州的公所會議中就已認識。（周菊子攝）

    「趙羨藻：此岸彼岸 （Richard Yee: Between Two Shores – 1940s–1980s）」攝影展將在位於波士頓市38 Newbury Street的羅伯特·克萊因畫廊(Robert Klein Gallery)展至12月12日。查詢可洽(617) 267-7997 ，或電郵inquiry@robertkleingallery.com，網址 www.robertkleingallery.com 。（更新版，增加了數張圖片）

趙羨藻和朋友們同慶90壽誕。（關麗莎視頻截圖）

九龍餐廳接班人黃子興（右）也來恭賀父親的好友辦展。（關麗莎提供）

趙羨藻在1949年戰火聲中拍下的廣州西村。Financial Times 堪用了這幅作品。
（趙羨藻提供）

「趙羨藻：此岸彼岸」攝影展封面。

全新中型表演藝術中心The Platform訂 11/7 開幕 每年25天免費供社區團體使用

「平台（The Platform）」。 （公關公司提供）

     （Boston Orange編譯）位於劍橋市肯德爾廣場（Kendall Square）的全新中型表演藝術中心「平台（The Platform）」，將於今年（2026）11月7日正式對外開放，請來國際知名高空垂直舞蹈團 BANDALOOP 與多位在地藝術家輪番獻藝，邀民眾免費入場觀賞，盛大同慶。

全球現場藝術推出Compagnie Hervé Koubi。（公關公司提供）

    由地產開發商 BioMed Realty 開發興建，並由非營利機構「全球現場藝術（Global Arts Live）」負責營運的「平台（The Platform）」，座落於 585 Kendall 大樓一至三樓，占地約1,264坪（45,000平方英尺），是波士頓近20年來規模最大的中型表演藝術中心，設有由主要贊助商武田製藥冠名，座位404 的「武田劇院」（Takeda Theater），以及小劇場風格，有125個座位的小酒館「節奏舞台（Tempo Stage）」，成功填補了波士頓地區長期缺乏中型表演場館的缺口。

    「平台（The Platform）」的落成，啟用，對藝術界的最大好消息是，負責營運機構「全球現場藝術（Global Arts Live）」將只負責策劃1/3的節目，其餘時段供外部租賃，還將啟動「提升平台（Elevate The Platform）」公益計畫，每年撥出25天，供在地社群團體申請，「完全免費」的使用。

    11月7日中午12點至下午4點的正式對外開放慶典，公眾可免費入場欣賞的節目包含高空舞團 BANDALOOP 外牆秀（12:30/15:00兩場）、西非打擊樂、甘美朗音樂與融合舞蹈等，晚間為售票正式演出。

     11月5日至6日，「平台（The Platform）」將為政要與捐款人先辦一場貴賓預覽活動，由法國阿爾及利亞赫維·庫比舞團（Compagnie Hervé Koubi）在武田劇院做《Sol Invictus》的大波士頓首演。

    「全球現場藝術」執行長陳康妮（Connie C. Chin，音譯）與創辦人阿倫森（Maure Aronson）表示，經過逾30年的努力，他們終於有了屬於自己的家。「平台（The Platform）」不僅是劇場，更是讓多元藝術創作發聲的據點。目前專案已透過民間集資籌得約1,370萬美元，距離最終目標的1,500萬美元僅一步之遙，將開放大眾透過座位命名等方式參與贊助。

    查詢相關詳情，可上網 https://www.theplatformkendall.org/。

THE NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN KENDALL SQUARE OPENS IN NOVEMBER

Free Opening Day celebration on November 7 features vertical dance company BANDALOOP, regional musical artists, participatory dance, family activities and more.  

The new 45,000-square-foot cultural destination features multiple performance spaces, welcoming public areas, and a vibe that says “stay awhile.”  

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — October 5, 2026 — The Platform, a new performing arts center at 585 Kendall, will hosts a free Opening Day on Sat., Nov. 7. Designed for artists, audiences, community gatherings and creative exchange, the state-of-the-art venue welcomes the community to experience the vibrant new cultural destination in the heart of Kendall Square.  

OPENING EVENTS SCHEDULE  

Opening events for The Platform run Nov. 5-6 with celebrations for project stakeholders, civic and community leaders, donors, sponsors and other guests. Each event includes internationally renowned vertical dance company BANDALOOP (l.) performing on the exterior wall of the 585 Kendall building, while suspended from its roof. Inside, French Algerian dance company Compagnie Hervé Koubi presents the Boston premiere of Sol Invictus in the 400-seat Takeda Theater at The Platform. [BANDALOOP performances are viewable by anyone in the area.]

On Sat., Nov. 7, The Platform opens to the public for a free celebration from 12PM to 4PM. Audiences have two opportunities to see BANDALOOP that day (12:30PM and 3PM). Regional artists will perform throughout the facility, including: 

● Malian master drummer Sidy Maiga; 

● Musicians from Kendall Square Orchestra, which comprises members of the local science, medicine and technology communities; 

● Local “Tiny Desk Contest” fan favorite contestant Ella Faye; 

● Bhangra dance and music from The Bollywood Dance x Purnima; 

● Musicians from the Millennium Gospel Choir; 

● Boundary-pushing Balinese gamelan music from Gamelan Galak Tika; and 

● A three-wheel pop-up party atmosphere from A Trike Called Funk. 

The Platform also commissioned a commemorative poem from Jean Dany Joachim, the Cambridge Poet Populist from 2009–2011. The opening celebration day concludes with a ticketed performance by Compagnie Hervé Koubi in the new 400-seat Takeda Theater at The Platform.

MORE ABOUT THE PLATFORM 

The Platform occupies the first three floors of the new 585 Kendall building (l.) in the heart of Kendall Square. Its space includes the 400-seat Takeda Theater at The Platform (below) named for lead sponsor Takeda and the largest performance space of its kind built in the region in the past 20 years. The Platform also has the 125-seat, cabaret-style Tempo Stage located in the building’s lush first floor atrium. Artist amenities include a spacious rehearsal studio, multi-station dressing rooms, a wardrobe room and green rooms. A welcoming audience experience includes a ground floor commons open to the public featuring a bar, café, and indoor gardens. The Platform helps to address Greater Boston’s longstanding shortage of midsize performance venues. Designed for flexibility, The Platform spaces can host a wide range of creative and community events.  

THE PARTNERS  

The project was developed by BioMed Realty in collaboration with Global Arts Live, working with CBT Architects, Suffolk Construction, and a broad network of civic and community partners.  

A nonprofit presenter of global music, jazz, and contemporary dance for nearly 40 years, Global Arts Live will provide programming for approximately one-third of The Platform’s events, and will handle administrative services for The Platform including marketing, finance, fundraising and audience services. The balance of the time, the performance, rehearsal and lobby spaces of The Platform are available for use by other members of the arts community.  

“The Platform opens a new chapter for the performing arts in our region,” said Connie C. Chin, CEO of Global Arts Live and The Platform. “This is more than a beautiful new theater. It’s named The Platform because it truly serves as a platform for art and ideas. It is built for artists and audiences, a supportive place where performances can happen in many forms. We are thrilled to offer it to local artists and arts and culture organizations. With Global Arts Live anchoring the programming, audiences will be able to feel what we always say: global is local and local is global. We can’t wait to open the doors and invite everyone in.”  

For Global Arts Live Founder & Advisor Maure Aronson, who founded and led World Music (Global Arts Live’s original name) since 1990, said the opening of The Platform marks a milestone more than three decades in the making. “Thirty-six years ago, I never imagined that an idea for presenting global music would grow into an organization that also presents jazz, dance and everything in between. Having a venue to call home once seemed like wishful thinking. We remain deeply grateful to the many theaters and performance spaces that have been, and will continue to be, essential partners for us in Boston’s cultural life. But The Platform creates extraordinary new possibilities for Global Arts Live, independent artists, and fellow nonprofit organizations to grow, collaborate and create in new ways.”  

A NEW MODEL FOR ACCESS  

The Platform was conceived as a flexible contemporary home for performance and artistic activity. Each year, 25 nights will be offered rent-free to local community arts and culture groups through an application process. “The possibilities for us and for dozens of regional arts groups seeking affordable space are limited only by the number of days in the year,” Chin says. “The Platform can host a dazzling mix of exciting, diverse, experimental, traditional and entirely new forms of live performance.”  

BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY  

The Platform reflects an ambitious collaboration across business, nonprofit and civic sectors. Key partners include: BioMed Realty, the owner and operating partner of 585 Kendall that helped realize a vision for the facility; Takeda, the 585 Kendall anchor tenant and lead sponsor of The Platform’s largest performance space; as well as project partners CBT Architects, Suffolk Construction and Redgate. Individual donors and corporate, government, and foundation funders have contributed $13.7 million toward Global Arts Live’s $15 million year-end campaign goal.  

“The Platform could only happen through this kind of collaborative and entrepreneurial thinking, in a neighborhood that fosters and appreciates the benefits of a cultural center like this,” said Global Arts Live Board Chair Nagesh Mahanthappa. “It is a shared belief that great cities need great places for people to gather, experience art and imagine what is possible. We are deeply grateful to every partner, donor and supporter who helped make this extraordinary new facility a reality.”  

Now in the final months of its fundraising campaign, Global Arts Live has launched Elevate The Platform: Expanding Access to Live Arts, a philanthropic program to support the launch, programming, operations and sustainability of The Platform. The campaign includes an opportunity for donors to name seats in the Takeda Theater to honor a person, an organization, or to celebrate their own meaningful connection to the performing arts. More information about The Platform’s donor and sponsorship opportunities, the campaign, and upcoming performances is available at globalartslive.org/elevatetheplatform. 

波士頓華埠平安巷遇大雨成澤國 波士頓環球報促成市府清理已見改善

  (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 波士頓環球報（The Boston Globe）10月17日發表文章，聲稱在該報於10月14日以頭版刊登情況後，波士頓華埠積累多年的水窪問題，終於得到了改善。

大雨過後的平安巷，華埠民眾終於不穿雨鞋，也能走過去了。

這篇文章形容，這些一下大雨就出現，造成地下室淹水，還吸引一大群蚊子的巨大水窪，早已被當地人視為一個永遠存在的惹人厭麻煩，就像華埠牌樓一樣，成為了這地區的背景之一。

在波士頓環球報於頭版發表一篇長文後，周邊住戶反映，工作人員清理了巷道內雨水排水口處的碎石，抽乾了積水，還向地下排水管道中注入細菌，用以分解管道內積聚的餐館油脂。如今，原本因降雨而形成的積水潭已大幅縮減。

從大約30步寬，縮減到頂多4步寬左右。週五，10月16日早上下了，也只在人行道上形成一處處分散的小凹槽。

華人前進會組織員鄺寶蓮說，居民們已抱怨多年，水窪帶來蚊子和黴菌，如今終於看到有行動了，好高興。

Jodi Wong說，她父親Xin Wu Wong 經營的「海之味（Taiwan Café）」餐廳，正好俯瞰平安巷，這麼多年來沒看到任何人對這大水窪採取任何行動。在這有著悠久被政治邊緣化歷史的鄰里社區，這似乎只是另一個讓人聳肩的又一個疏忽。

不過，現在居民們互相傳閱有穿著螢光背心工作人員，從巷弄中吸出淤泥，積水的照片，顯示出在水漥底下，的確是有下水道。

一名市府發言人表示，市府和居民及物業主緊密合作，採取行動，解決這些問題，波士頓下水道局（Boston Water & Sewer Commission）也多次探勘現場，清理現有集水池上的碎片，改善排水問題。

平安巷是波士頓華裔移民架起帳篷，最早聚居的地方。根據鄰近的一塊牌匾，那是始於1875年。直到1950年，居民和餐館一同使用的公共烤爐，就設在那兒。

從19世紀以來，這兒也一直是華人社區生活的地方。

如今的平安巷，則是大眾可以穿越的私人道路，在象徵城市衰敗的巨大水窪襯托下，更像是個礙眼的地方，而不是歷史旅遊目的地。

據說，早年波士頓市政府對這些水窪置之不理，給出來的說法是這條路屬於私人物業，不歸市府管轄。

身為平安巷附近地主之一的李衛新（Wilson Lee）表示，最近的下水道清理，只是暫時解決了問題，但還不是終極方案，至少有十幾名業主計劃聘請一名土木工程師來檢查平安巷的下水道，如果結構有損壞，需要翻修，他們將分攤開銷。

波士頓市學校委員會 2 席位即起接受申請

    （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市學校委員會（Boston School Committee）2名任期四年委員席位，即日起至11月13日深夜11時59分止，接受申請，預訂12月初開始面試，獲選者將於2027年1月上任。

    住在波士頓市，能夠撥出足夠時間參與波士頓市教育事務的居民，均可提出申請。由家長、教師及社區代表組成的13人遴選及提名小組，將負責面試，並提交推薦人選，最終由波士頓市長任命。

    學校委員會是波士頓公立學校系統（BPS）的最高主管機構，主要負責制定教育政策、審查年度預算、遴選並評估教育局長，以及確立學區的發展願景，每月固定召開兩次會議，除閉門會議外，均對外公開並提供線上直播。

    在波士頓學校委員會內服務已長達12年，即將退休的委員會主席羅賓森（Jeri Robinson），以及現在為第二任期的委員陳奎（Quoc Tran，音譯），今年任期屆滿，因而空出席位，開放供波士頓居民申請。

    有意者，須透過遴選小組電子郵件（scnominatingpanel@boston.gov），或郵寄表格至波士頓市政廳，提出申請。

CITY OF BOSTON OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE



The Boston School Committee Nominating Panel will review applications to fill two four-year terms, all beginning in January 2027

BOSTON, MA – Friday, October 16, 2026 – The City of Boston today announced that applications for two four-year terms on the Boston School Committee are now being accepted by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member body composed of Boston Public Schools (BPS) parents, educators, school leaders, and representatives of the business and higher education communities. 

In January 2027, two current Boston School Committee members’ terms are set to expire, prompting the beginning of the Nominating Panel process this fall. Chair Jeri Robinson, BPS graduate and retired vice president of Early Childhood Initiatives at the Boston Children’s Museum, will step down after twelve years of dedicated service on the committee. Quoc Tran, parent of four BPS graduates, former BPS teacher, and retired deputy director of the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, is currently serving his second term on the committee. 

Applications to fill the upcoming vacancies are due Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The application can be found here. Virtual interviews will be held in the early evening on Tuesday, December 1; Wednesday, December 2; and/or Thursday, December 3. Candidates must be Boston residents and should expect that service on the School Committee involves a significant time commitment to connect with school departments and leaders. 

The Boston School Committee is the governing body of the Boston Public Schools. The School Committee is responsible for:

• Defining the vision, mission, and goals of the Boston Public Schools;
• Establishing and monitoring the annual operating budget;
• Hiring, managing, and evaluating the Superintendent; and
• Setting and reviewing district policies and practices to support student achievement. 

The School Committee meets approximately twice per month during the school year to adopt, review and modify policies and practices that support teaching, learning, and improved student achievement. With the exception of executive sessions, Committee meetings are open to the public, feature public comment periods, and are broadcast on Boston City TV.  

The seven members of the School Committee are Boston residents appointed by the Mayor from candidates recommended by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The School Committee also includes a non-voting student member of the Boston Student Advisory Council. The selected members for these terms will begin on January 1, 2027 and expire on January 7, 2031. 

Please direct all questions and submit completed applications to scnominatingpanel@boston.gov or to Boston City Hall, Mayor’s Office, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02201. You can learn more about the Boston School Committee online.

Applications will be available in English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Kriolu. For more information regarding the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel and the application process, please visit this link. 

麻州獲得1.3億美元聯邦資助 波士頓到阿爾巴尼鐵路營運效率將大為改善

        （Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府10月16日宣佈，獲得聯邦鐵路管理局（FRA）1.3億美元資助，將全力推進春田樞紐現代化計畫（Springfield Hub Modernization Project），以消除鐵路堵塞、減少貨運與客運列車卡在同一條路上的衝突，並為未來的「東西鐵路」（West-East Rail）奠定關鍵基礎。

        麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）指出，這筆資金來自美國「合併鐵路基礎設施與安全改善計畫」（CRISI），不僅要升級軌道，訊號，以及其他基礎設施，以改善列車準點率與營運效率，更能提升美鐵「佛蒙特人好」（Amtrack Vermonter）和「山谷飛人號」（Valley Flyer）的準點率，調度彈性和營運效率，還能縮短通勤時間，將波士頓（Boston）、伍斯特（Worcester）、春田（Springfield）及紐約州的阿爾巴尼（Albany）等城市緊密串聯，帶動全州經濟與住房發展。

        麻州西部建築工會（Western Mass Building Trades）和國際板金、空氣、鐵路與運輸工人聯合會（SMART）東北區域委員會，以及地方交通部門都高度支持「春田樞紐現代化計畫」，強調這計畫將創造大量優質的工會就業機會，並大幅減少列車空轉所產生的碳排放。

        麻州政府表示，在這筆預算到位後，麻州區域鐵路獲得的聯邦資助累計已超過2.8億美元，整體東西鐵路網的建設正在加速推進。

Executive Summary

Massachusetts has secured $130 million in federal funding for the Springfield Hub Modernization Project, advancing the state's West-East Rail initiative.

Key Highlights:

• $130M Federal Grant: Secured via FRA's CRISI program, raising total corridor funding above $280M.

• Bottleneck Removal: Upgrades tracks and signals at Springfield Union Station to resolve freight-passenger conflicts.

• Improved Performance: Boosts reliability and schedule flexibility for Amtrak Vermonter and Valley Flyer services while cutting emissions.

• Regional Expansion: Lays groundwork to connect Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Albany, fostering economic growth and union jobs.

Massachusetts Wins $130 Million in Federal Funding to Advance West-East Rail 

Major investment in Springfield will improve rail service, increase capacity and lay the groundwork for future passenger rail connections

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Maura Healey, Senator Ed Markey and Congressmen Richard Neal and Jim McGovern today announced that Massachusetts has secured $130 million in federal funding for the Springfield Hub Modernization Project. The investment will improve existing passenger rail service along the Connecticut River Line (Knowledge Corridor) and help lay the groundwork for future West-East Rail connections between Boston, Springfield and Albany. The project is part of the state’s Compass Rail vision, centered on Springfield Union Station and building on existing Amtrak Vermonter, Hartford Line and Valley Flyer service. 

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) was awarded the funding through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Fiscal Years 2025-2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program to support modernization of the rail infrastructure around Springfield Union Station. 

The Springfield Hub Modernization Project is a key phase of the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project. It will upgrade tracks, signals and other infrastructure to address a major rail bottleneck, reduce conflicts between freight and passenger trains, and allow more efficient operations and expanded rail service. This work will improve on-time performance, reduce delays and provide more schedule flexibility for Amtrak Vermonter and Valley Flyer passengers. The project will also create capacity for future passenger rail service while reducing unnecessary train idling, emissions and operating costs. 

The funding is another major step in the Healey-Driscoll Administration's efforts to strengthen transportation connections across Western, Central and Eastern Massachusetts, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and make West-East Rail a reality. 

“This is a major win for Western Massachusetts and a big step forward for West-East Rail,” said Governor Healey. “This $130 million investment in Springfield will help us improve transportation, reduce congestion and connect more communities to jobs, housing and economic opportunity. I'm grateful to Senators Markey and Warren, Congressmen Neal and McGovern, and all of our partners for helping us secure this critical funding and move us closer to expanded passenger rail service across Massachusetts.” 

“Building West-East rail is a once-in a-lifetime investment to connect Massachusetts’ communities and our regional economies like never before. It will mean lower costs, less congestion, and access to opportunity for families across the state,” said Senator Markey. “I’m proud to have secured this $130 million in federal funding alongside Governor Healey, Senator Warren, Congressman Neal and Congressman McGovern, bringing our total federal investment to more than $280 million to date, which will build the track to this more affordable, cleaner, better connected future.”

“After announcing a $108 million CRISI grant just three years ago, I'm pleased to join Governor Healey in announcing yet another major milestone with this $130 million investment for West-East Rail,” said Congressman Richard Neal. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was one of the most significant legislative achievements during my time as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. In the five years since it was enacted, Massachusetts has received more than $280 million to turn the vision of West-East Rail into reality. Needless to say, with the federal resources we've delivered and the steadfast support of Governor Healey and her administration, we are full steam ahead on a project that will transform regional mobility and economic opportunity in every corner of the Commonwealth.”

“West-East Rail is about making Massachusetts work better for everyone,” said Congressman Jim McGovern. “Completing the project will mean easier commutes, stronger local economies, greater access to jobs and opportunity, and a Commonwealth better connected from Boston to Worcester to Springfield and beyond. This $130 million is a major investment in that future, and I’m thrilled to see us take another important step toward getting West-East Rail done.”

“Governor Healey was a great basketball player in her day as a point guard, and what do point guards do? They distribute the ball in key assists in game winning shots. This is exactly what Governor Healey has done with this $130 million dollar investment to west-east rail and our Union Station,” said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. “This continues to build momentum for the eventual trains to start running in the near future. I deeply appreciate her continued efforts to support Springfield and my administration to bring equity, and create more economic development, housing, and job opportunities for Springfield and Western Massachusetts. Also, a big shoutout to our Congressman Richie Neal, who has been the big champion for many years to bring Union Station back to life. I thank him again, and my Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan for his efforts in working closely and in partnership with Congressman Neal and Governor Healey. We continue to move forward on making west-east rail become a reality.”

“Securing $130 million for Springfield rail improvements is an important step toward building a more reliable, connected and efficient passenger rail network,” said Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng. “Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, alongside Congressman Richard Neal, Senator Ed Markey, FRA Administrator David Fink, and our entire congressional delegation, we are pursuing every available federal dollar to advance transportation investments that improve quality of life across the Commonwealth. I want to applaud our Rail & Transit Division for making a strong case to our partners and stakeholders that investing in the Commonwealth’s rail network is key to strengthening the region, creating more jobs and access to job opportunities, and conditions for continued economic growth throughout western Massachusetts.”

“We’re pleased to see the consistent federal support of our efforts to grow passenger rail in New England – while maintaining a strong freight rail network—to achieve the promise of a more connected, integrated transportation network that will improve quality of life and generate economic opportunity for residents and visitors alike,” said Rail & Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger, “We are especially grateful to CSX and Amtrak for their partnership and support.”

“This $130 million award reflects years of collaboration and a sustained commitment to bringing federal resources home to Massachusetts,” said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. “This grant adds to the significant federal funding we’ve already secured to advance West-East Rail, and demonstrates the importance of pursuing every available opportunity to support the Commonwealth’s long-term infrastructure priorities. We’re grateful to our congressional delegation, MassDOT and our federal partners for their continued efforts in moving these transformative projects forward.”

Springfield is a critical transportation hub for our regional rail network, including Union Station which supports passenger rail and regional and intercity bus services. The area is also home to West Springfield Yard, an important freight facility. These improvements will address existing capacity constraints, improve operational efficiency, and support future rail growth. 

“West-East Rail is about more than connecting communities — it’s about creating good-paying union jobs, putting skilled workers to work, and building a stronger economy for all of Massachusetts,” said Colton Andrews, President of the Western Mass Building Trades. “This project will create opportunities for working families, support local businesses, and drive economic growth in communities that have been overlooked for far too long. I'm grateful for the leadership of Governor Healey, Secretary Eng and our federal delegation to secure this funding and support union jobs.”

“West-East Rail is an opportunity to put people to create good-paying union jobs and deliver the economic investment our communities deserve," said Robert Butler, Region 1 International Representative for the Northeast Regional Council of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and MBTA Board Member. “From the workers building the rail line to the small businesses and local economies that will benefit from better connections, this project will create lasting opportunities for generations to come. Thank you to Governor Healey, MassDOT and our federal leaders for investing in our workers, our communities and our economy.”

Today's announcement builds on significant progress by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to advance West-East Rail and expand passenger rail service across Massachusetts. The administration previously secured $108 million in federal funding for the Inland Route which will connect Boston-Springfield-New Haven with two daily Amtrak roundtrips in 2030 as well as previous CRISI awards of $36.8 million to advance the design of the Springfield Area Track Reconfiguration Project and $1.75 million for preliminary engineering and environmental work. MassDOT is also advancing the service development plan for Boston-Albany service funded by a $3.5 million FRA Corridor Identification and Development grant.

Additionally, last week, Governor Healey announced a new agreement to advance critical rail infrastructure improvements in Pittsfield that will pave the way for permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service and expanded passenger rail in Western Massachusetts. 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Statewide Graduation Requirements Road Show

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Statewide

Graduation Requirements Road Show

Series of school visits will recognize Massachusetts high schools putting
K-12 Statewide Graduation Council recommendations into action

LAKEVILLE — The Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off its K-12 Statewide Graduation Council Road Show this week with visits to Waltham High School and Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, highlighting how schools across Massachusetts are preparing students for success after graduation and putting the Council’s recommendations into action. 

The road show will spotlight high schools across the state that are advancing the Council’s vision, raise awareness of its recommended graduation requirements, and hear directly from students and educators about what it will take to fully implement the recommendations and strengthen the high school experience. 

 “Every student in Massachusetts deserves a high school education that prepares them for success, no matter what path they choose after graduation,” said Governor Maura Healey. “That's why we brought together students, educators, families, and employers to develop recommendations that raise academic standards and expand opportunities for real-world learning. Now, we're visiting schools that are already doing this work to see what's working, hear directly from students and educators, and learn how we can strengthen the high school experience for students across Massachusetts.” 

“Our schools are already finding innovative ways to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities and help students prepare for their futures,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This road show is an opportunity to recognize that work, learn directly from students and educators, and identify ways to bring these opportunities to more students across Massachusetts.” 

On Tuesday, Secretary of Education Steve Zrike and Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez joined students and educators at Waltham High School, where they explored career technical education programs, including Culinary Arts and Health Assisting, and observed Advanced Placement classes in Biology and Computer Science. These programs reflect the Graduation Council’s vision for a high school experience that combines rigorous academics with hands-on, career-connected learning to prepare students for success after graduation. Zrike and Martinez also heard directly from students and educators about what students should learn and demonstrate to earn a high school diploma in Massachusetts. 

“Strengthening the high school experience starts with listening to the people who know it best: our students and educators,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “These visits allow us to see the Council’s recommendations in action, learn from innovative programs and hear directly from school communities about what students need to succeed beyond graduation.” 

"This road show allows us to see what districts are already doing aligned with the recommended graduation requirements,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. "I'm eager to see students engaging in work that is rigorous and career-connected, and I'm also eager to hear from teachers and students about why they value this type of learning and the best ways of implementing it."  

On Friday, Secretary Zrike visited Apponequet Regional High School (ARHS), which has embraced MassCore, a recommended program of study that meets Massachusetts public higher education admissions requirements and is associated with stronger postsecondary outcomes. The school is also strengthening its use of My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP), which helps students connect their coursework and high school experiences to their interests and goals after graduation. Apponequet has implemented Innovation Career Pathways in two industry sectors: Business and Finance and Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care. These pathways help students explore career opportunities and build skills aligned with their future education and employment goals. 

“Apponequet Regional High School is a prime example of the Commonwealth's K-12 Graduation Council's recommendations in action, giving their students the opportunity to plan for their careers without making them choose between a college-prep focus or practical workforce experience,” said State Representative Steven J. Ouellette (D-8^th Bristol).   

"We are grateful to Secretary Zrike for visiting ARHS. We are embracing the recommended graduation requirements and seizing the opportunities they present to reimagine high school for our Lakers,” said Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Barbara Starkie. “Our continued commitment to MassCore, emerging use of MyCAP, and installation of Innovation Career Pathways, as well as our own Laker Pathways, reflect our dedication to making sure every graduate leaves with a well-defined post high school plan. Recognition for our progress belongs to our educators, counselors, families, and community partners who help our students explore their interests and prepare for what comes next. We are appreciative of the grant funding we have received to support this programming. We welcome a follow-up visit from Secretary Zrike, as there will be more to celebrate as these opportunities evolve and expand.” 

“We are encouraged by the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s commitment to reimagining the high school experience and, most importantly, ensuring that student voice is central to shaping the future of graduation requirements in Massachusetts,” said Waltham Public School Superintendent Dr. Marisa Mendonsa. “At Waltham High School, we are proud that our comprehensive program of studies already reflects many of the priorities outlined in the Graduation Council’s recommendations, including rigorous academic coursework, career technical education, early college opportunities, and innovative pathways that connect classroom learning to students’ future goals. We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to preparing students for life after high school, and we welcome the opportunity to partner with the state in advancing graduation requirements that honor students’ diverse interests, strengths, and aspirations while ensuring every graduate is prepared for success.” 

Governor Healey established the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council through Executive Order 639 to examine how Massachusetts can strengthen the high school experience and ensure every student is prepared for success after graduation. The Council brought together educators, students, families, higher education leaders, employers, and other stakeholders from across the Commonwealth and released its final recommendations in June 2026.  

Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests $13 Million to Make Massachusetts Roads Safer

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests $13 Million to Make Massachusetts Roads Safer

Funding will help communities prevent crashes, strengthen traffic enforcement and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists

 

BRAINTREE – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $13 million in federal funding to help make roads safer across Massachusetts by preventing crashes, strengthening traffic enforcement and protecting drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The funding will support state and local efforts including high-visibility traffic enforcement – a proven approach that combines strategic and proactive efforts by police addressing specific traffic safety issues combined with public outreach and education, pedestrian and bicyclist safety initiatives, advanced police training, crash investigation tools and education for children, teen drivers and families.

The grants are being awarded through four programs administered by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR): the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program, State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program and Community Traffic Safety Grant Program. The programs are funded through federal grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

“We want to make Massachusetts roads the safest they can be for residents, families, workers and everyone who travels through our communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These investments will give police departments the enforcement tools, training, technology and resources they need to prevent crashes before they happen, address dangerous driving and ultimately save lives.”

“Safe roads are a shared responsibility, and communities need the right resources to address the challenges they see every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By bringing together enforcement, education and prevention, we’re helping communities take action to reduce dangerous driving and protect people on our roads.”

“Preventing crashes requires a comprehensive approach that combines effective enforcement with strong training, reliable data and public education,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina Kwon. “These investments give our state and local partners proven tools to address traffic safety risks and help prevent the crashes that can devastate families and communities.”

“We consistently hear from communities about the positive impact of these grants,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton. “We’re proud to provide local communities, nonprofits, and state partners the resources necessary to make Massachusetts roads safer for everyone.”

 “Safety will always be a priority and the Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to make crucial investments to deliver on that commitment across the Commonwealth.  As we deliver a multimodal transportation network along with our municipal partners, this funding will provide law enforcement agencies the resources and tools that they need to address dangerous driving, mitigate crashes and prevent injuries. By working together with our law enforcement partners and investing in safer roads, we are taking meaningful steps to protect everyone who use our transportation system – drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders, and ensure that everyone can get where they need to go safely,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.

“Roadway safety is MassDOT’s top priority and these grants will go a long way to supporting the Commonwealth’s holistic approach toward eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries,” said Undersecretary and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.  “Through a combination of infrastructure design, education, and now, increased enforcement, we continue to make progress toward supporting all elements of our plan to make safer streets for all.”  

In addition to these investments, OGR provided 86 state, local and nonprofit hospitals and organizations serving families and children with 2,833 car seats and booster seats to distribute to families in need. Organizations receiving seats through the Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program must have a certified Child Passenger Safety technician on staff who performs car seat checks. OGR also funds CPS technician certification training through the state’s contracted training provider, Baystate Health.

The Municipal Road Safety Program provides local police departments with funding for traffic enforcement, pedestrian and bicyclist safety enforcement, traffic safety equipment, officer training and public education.

Municipal Road Safety Grant Program Award Recipients	Award Amount
Abington Police Department	$34,918
Acton Police Department	$44,977
Amesbury Police Department	$25,200
Amherst Police Department	$34,840
Arlington Police Department	$57,002
Ashburnham Police Department	$24,982
Athol Police Department	$9,422
Auburn Police Department	$30,328
Ayer Police Department	$4,380
Barnstable Police Department	$64,606
Barre Police Department	$24,888
Bedford Police Department	$33,144
Belchertown Police Department	$34,997
Bellingham Police Department	$34,800
Berkley Police Department	$18,004
Beverly Police Department	$45,108
Billerica Police Department	$27,217
Bourne Police Department	$37,650
Boxborough Police Department	$8,576
Boylston Police Department	$15,331
Braintree Police Department	$21,600
Bridgewater Police Department	$36,960
Brockton Police Department	$47,400
Brookline Police Department	$32,783
Burlington Police Department	$36,255
Cambridge Police Department	$64,989
Carver Police Department	$16,450
Charlton Police Department	$30,831
Chelmsford Police Department	$29,982
Chelsea Police Department	$55,724
Chicopee Police Department	$44,215
Cohasset Police Department	$18,464
Concord Police Department	$34,920
Dalton Police Department	$22,145
Danvers Police Department	$38,040
Deerfield Police Department	$22,152
Dighton Police Department	$19,914
Dover Police Department	$23,310
Duxbury Police Department	$27,635
East Bridgewater Police Department	$21,000
East Brookfield Police Department	$25,000
Eastham Police Department	$7,344
Easthampton Police Department	$30,360
Everett Police Department	$49,068
Fairhaven Police Department	$34,683
Fall River Police Department	$41,475
Falmouth Police Department	$18,480
Fitchburg Police Department	$42,640
Foxborough Police Department	$23,728
Framingham Police Department	$54,000
Freetown Police Department	$24,877
Gardner Police Department	$29,400
Georgetown Police Department	$19,300
Gill Police Department	$20,140
Gloucester Police Department	$24,476
Granby Police Department	$9,360
Granville Police Department	$15,601
Greenfield Police Department	$29,687
Groton Police Department	$9,652
Groveland Police Department	$15,360
Hadley Police Department	$24,824
Hamilton Police Department	$10,230
Hanson Police Department	$20,807
Harvard Police Department	$22,941
Harwich Police Department	$34,450
Haverhill Police Department	$64,963
Hingham Police Department	$21,803
Holbrook Police Department	$21,785
Holden Police Department	$34,767
Holyoke Police Department	$45,000
Hopedale Police Department	$24,939
Hopkinton Police Department	$34,989
Hubbardston Police Department	$21,448
Hudson Police Department	$36,000
Ipswich Police Department	$23,995
Lancaster Police Department	$21,089
Lawrence Police Department	$61,375
Leicester Police Department	$19,233
Lenox Police Department	$17,921
Leverett Police Department	$12,825
Lincoln Police Department	$8,314
Littleton Police Department	$20,887
Lowell Police Department	$65,000
Ludlow Police Department	$32,628
Lunenburg Police Department	$17,766
Lynn Police Department	$44,960
Lynnfield Police Department	$22,723
Malden Police Department	$20,000
Mansfield Police Department	$41,301
Marblehead Police Department	$17,615
Marion Police Department	$19,584
Marlborough Police Department	$65,000
Marshfield Police Department	$44,779
Mattapoisett Police Department	$24,938
Maynard Police Department	$24,960
Medfield Police Department	$34,276
Medford Police Department	$18,200
Melrose Police Department	$17,112
Mendon Police Department	$14,674
Merrimac Police Department	$16,392
Methuen Police Department	$48,760
Milford Police Department	$38,510
Millbury Police Department	$29,898
Millis Police Department	$20,532
Millville Police Department	$16,834
Milton Police Department	$39,936
Monson Police Department	$17,680
Montague Police Department	$22,138
Nahant Police Department	$9,904
Nantucket Police Department	$15,041
Natick Police Department	$35,627
New Bedford Police Department	$59,520
New Marlborough Police Department	$8,680
Newburyport Police Department	$26,554
Newton Police Department	$48,400
Norfolk Police Department	$6,998
North Adams Police Department	$24,420
North Brookfield Police Department	$10,506
Northampton Police Department	$27,839
Northborough Police Department	$26,550
Northbridge Police Department	$25,881
Northfield Police Department	$12,600
Norton Police Department	$34,454
Oakham Police Department	$10,070
Oxford Police Department	$15,669
Palmer Police Department	$30,613
Paxton Police Department	$20,547
Peabody Police Department	$37,313
Petersham Police Department	$12,320
Pittsfield Police Department	$50,683
Princeton Police Department	$8,621
Provincetown Police Department	$22,091
Quincy Police Department	$65,000
Randolph Police Department	$39,040
Raynham Police Department	$31,299
Reading Police Department	$9,063
Rehoboth Police Department	$29,418
Revere Police Department	$52,704
Rochester Police Department	$25,000
Rockland Police Department	$29,168
Royalston Police Department	$7,991
Salem Police Department	$37,254
Salisbury Police Department	$24,932
Sandwich Police Department	$27,105
Scituate Police Department	$31,869
Seekonk Police Department	$21,726
Sharon Police Department	$27,500
Sherborn Police Department	$6,672
Shirley Police Department	$19,032
Shrewsbury Police Department	$35,036
Somerset Police Department	$34,765
Somerville Police Department	$60,313
South Hadley Police Department	$19,420
Southborough Police Department	$20,559
Southbridge Police Department	$23,400
Springfield Police Department	$55,774
Sterling Police Department	$22,288
Stoneham Police Department	$42,624
Stoughton Police Department	$44,367
Sturbridge Police Department	$21,669
Sudbury Police Department	$34,308
Swampscott Police Department	$24,600
Swansea Police Department	$31,296
Taunton Police Department	$29,700
Tewksbury Police Department	$36,071
Tyngsborough Police Department	$19,035
Upton Police Department	$24,859
Wakefield Police Department	$41,516
Walpole Police Department	$45,000
Waltham Police Department	$52,152
Warren Police Department	$23,216
Washington Police Department	$10,968
Watertown Police Department	$15,232
Wayland Police Department	$23,891
Wellesley Police Department	$15,600
West Boylston Police Department	$18,145
West Brookfield Police Department	$15,177
West Springfield Police Department	$45,000
Westborough Police Department	$24,237
Westfield Police Department	$53,630
Westford Police Department	$35,975
Westminster Police Department	$18,440
Weston Police Department	$24,964
Westport Police Department	$27,230
Westwood Police Department	$18,254
Weymouth Police Department	$65,000
Wilbraham Police Department	$34,951
Wilmington Police Department	$24,108
Winthrop Police Department	$26,170
Worcester Police Department	$59,649
Yarmouth Police Department	$35,700
Total	$5,560,511

The State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program funds efforts by state agencies that aim to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries on Massachusetts roads. Funded projects include high-visibility enforcement – a proven approach to reducing traffic crashes and fatalities, compliance checks preventing bars and restaurants from serving underage and intoxicated patrons and advanced training for police.

State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program Award Recipients	Award Amount
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission	$400,000
Hampden County District Attorney’s Office	$47,090
Massachusetts District Attorney’s Association	$226,029
Massachusetts Office of the Trial Court	$21,901
Massachusetts State Police	$4,776,453
Municipal Police Training Committee	$896,709
Worcester County District Attorney’s Office	$65,750
Total	$6,433,931

The State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program supports state agencies working to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries on Massachusetts roads. Funded efforts include high-visibility traffic enforcement, compliance checks aimed at preventing the sale of alcohol to underage or intoxicated individuals and advanced law enforcement training.

State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program Award Recipients	Award Amount
Boston Police Department	$126,494
Chelmsford Police Department	$10,584
Fitchburg Police Department	$47,613
Lunenburg Police Department	$19,538
Massachusetts State Police	$191,161
Millville Police Department	$3,930
University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMassSafe)	$368,558
Total	$767,878

The Community Traffic Safety Grant Program was launched in 2024 to provide nonprofits with resources to improve the safety of road users in the communities they serve. Funded projects include educational programs for elementary school students, teen drivers and parents, as well as outreach programs in English and Spanish.

Community Traffic Safety Grant Program Award Recipients	Award Amount
In Control Family Foundation, Lexington	$75,000
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Danvers	$70,685
Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc. (PAACA), New Bedford	$63,901
Somerville YMCA	$36,424
Total	$246,009