麻州成立退伍軍人就業機會委員會 32企業已加入認證計畫

    （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）宣布成立退伍軍人就業機會委員會（Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission, VEOC），已有 32 家企業取得認證或簽署承諾，加入「退伍軍人認證企業」（Veteran Ready Businesses, VRB）計畫，全力協助退役軍人及其配偶順利銜接民間職場。

    全美每年約有 20 萬名軍人退伍重返社會，但研究顯示，許多人退役後難以找到能發揮軍中專長與經驗的工作。麻州依據州法設立這項新委員會，匯集政府、產業界、學術界及退伍軍人社群代表，專責清查就業門檻及軍人身分可能面臨的職場歧視，並每年 3 月起向退伍軍人服務部（Executive Office of Veterans Services, EOVS）提交年度報告與具體改革建議。

    委員會公布首波五名跨領域核心委員：
    退伍軍人服務部教育就業培訓處（VEET）處長、陸軍退役的拉羅斯（Tom LaRose）出任主席；
    麻州發展局（MassDevelopment）幕僚長兼行政長、前麻州陸軍國民兵阿布杜（David Abdoo）；
    麻州參議員、陸軍退役的克羅寧（John J. Cronin）；
    哈佛商學院（Harvard Business School）「未來工作模式」專案共同負責人傅勒（Joseph B. Fuller）教授；
    聯邦退伍軍人事務部（VA）波士頓就業協調員、海岸防衛隊退役的萊恩（Jooyi Ryan）。 
    後續還將由勞工及勞動力發展廳（Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development）指派就業代表米爾斯（Christopher Mills）等臨時委員加入支援。

    「退伍軍人認證企業」是一項免收費，為期兩年的州級認證計畫，涵蓋營造、製造、醫療、資訊科技、顧問諮詢、物流供應鏈與交通運輸等重點產業。加入的企業可獲得專屬的徵才活動資訊與內部留才輔導資源，州政府也會直接向求職軍人推薦職缺，幫助企業找到具備領導力與抗壓性的優秀人才。

    為降低企業聘雇門檻，奚莉州長已簽署具指標意義的《退伍軍人英雄法案》（HERO Act），提高小型企業聘用退伍軍人（包括長期失業及因公傷殘者）的稅額抵免（Vet-Hire Tax Credit），並新設聘雇國民兵（National Guard）現役軍人的企業稅額抵免，同時免除退伍軍人申請學徒登記的換證費用。麻州還提撥了 1,500多 萬美元擴大登記學徒制度，並爭取到 150 萬美元聯邦經費投入新興產業人才培訓；州政府各部門也同步落實「以技能為導向」的招聘機制，破除學歷或非軍事資歷的既定限制，加速將軍隊經驗轉化為經濟競爭力。

Highlights

•  Lieutenant Governor swears in five inaugural members of Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission. 
•  State highlights 32 employers certified or pledged as Veteran Ready Businesses. 
•  Commission will examine workplace barriers and submit annual recommendations each March. 
•  Administration expands veteran hiring tax credits and cuts apprentice renewal fees.)

Governor Healey Announces Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission, Highlights Growing Number of Veteran Ready Businesses in Massachusetts

New appointments and business partnerships aim to expand career opportunities for Massachusetts veterans and military families

BOSTON— The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the creation of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission (VEOC) and highlighted 32 Massachusetts businesses that have been certified or pledged to become Veteran Ready Businesses, a free, state certification aimed to educate businesses about the value of hiring veterans and their spouses.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll ceremoniously swore in commission members during the Edge4Vets fall workshop at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She was joined by Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick, Executive Office of Economic Development Undersecretary Pat Field, Labor and Workforce Development Assistant Secretary for Employer Engagement Ken Brown, Massachusetts employers, veterans and community leaders.

 "Massachusetts veterans bring tremendous skills, experience and leadership to our workforce and we want to make sure they have every opportunity to put those talents to work and build successful careers after their service," said Governor Maura Healey. "From day one, we've been committed to making Massachusetts the best state in the nation for veterans and military families. That means supporting them at every stage of their lives, including making it easier to find good jobs. By bringing more employers to the table, expanding tax credits and strengthening pathways to employment, we're helping veterans and their families build their futures right here in Massachusetts."

"We want every veteran transitioning to civilian life to have a clear path to a good job and a meaningful career,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This commission will help us identify barriers and create more opportunities, while our Veteran Ready Business Program is helping employers recognize the incredible talent veterans bring to the workplace. That's good for our veterans, our businesses and our economy." 

“With their experience and professionalism, our veterans are tremendous assets just waiting to be tapped by local businesses,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “After serving our country, every military veteran in Massachusetts deserves the dignity and opportunity of a quality career. I’m pleased to see the Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission getting to work to make a meaningful difference for our service members and for the state’s economy, and I’m proud to have nominated my colleague, Senator John Cronin, a principled and hardworking Marine Corps veteran. Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Secretary Goralnick for getting the ball rolling.”

"Veterans know how to lead, solve problems under pressure, and deliver for the people around them. Those skills don’t expire when the uniform comes off," said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick. "The Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission brings business, academia, government, and our veteran community to the same table with one mission: connect veterans and their families to meaningful careers here in Massachusetts. When veterans thrive, our workforce and our Commonwealth become stronger."

"Veterans bring valuable experience that can greatly benefit Massachusetts businesses working hard to compete. We want more employers to recognize that talent and more veterans to find careers that make full use of their skills," said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. "This commission will help us identify barriers and strengthen connections between veterans and employers across the Commonwealth."

"We are working across our administration and with workforce partners to ensure Massachusetts veterans have access to meaningful careers in all regions of our Commonwealth," said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. "Through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission and partnerships with Veteran Ready Businesses, we honor our servicemen and women by connecting veterans to employers looking for skilled talent—an essential strategy to unlock the potential of our veterans, drive an inclusive workforce, and strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness."

The Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission brings together leaders from government, business, education and the veteran community to identify barriers to employment and strengthen career opportunities for veterans across Massachusetts. Established under state law, the commission will examine workforce challenges, including potential employment discrimination based on veteran status, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Services in an annual report each March.

Approximately 200,000 veterans transition out of the military nationwide each year, and research shows that many face challenges finding employment that matches their skills and experience. The commission will help Massachusetts better connect veterans with employers, training and opportunities to build successful civilian careers.

Governor Healey has taken steps to make it easier and more affordable for employers to hire veterans. Through the historic HERO Act,  Governor Healey expanded the Vet-Hire Tax Credit for small businesses that hire veterans, including unemployed and service-connected disabled veterans. Governor Healey also launched a new tax credit for Massachusetts businesses that hire active members of the National Guard and eliminated apprenticeship registration renewal fees for veterans.

The five commission members announced today are:

• Tom LaRose, Director of the Veteran Education, Employment and Training (VEET) Office at EOVS and U.S. Army veteran, who is appointed by Secretary of Veterans Services Eric Goralnick and will serve as Commission Chair;

• David Abdoo, Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer at MassDevelopment and prior service member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, who is appointed by Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley;

• State Senator John J. Cronin, State Senator for the Worcester and Middlesex District and a U.S. Army veteran, who is appointed by Senate President Karen E. Spilka;

• Joseph B. Fuller, Professor of Management Practice in General Management and Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School and co-lead of HBS’ Managing the Future of Work initiative, who is appointed by Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano; and

• Jooyi Ryan, Employment Coordinator with the VA Boston Veteran Readiness and Employment Program and U.S. Coast Guard/U.S. Coast Guard Reserve veteran, who is appointed by Governor Maura Healey.

The commission will also receive support from ad hoc members, including Christopher Mills, a Local Veterans Employment Representative at MassHire and Massachusetts Army National Guard veteran, appointed by Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. Additional ad hoc members will be named at a later date.

“Our economy is made stronger when Veterans’ service, skills, and experience are recognized and valued by employers across the Commonwealth,” said David Abdoo, MassDevelopment Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer. “As a former member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, it is both an honor and a privilege to serve on the Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission supporting pathways to success for those who have served. This work is complemented by the Veteran Ready Business Program, aimed at helping Veterans and their spouses build rewarding careers while connecting Massachusetts employers with the talent they need to succeed.”

“I am grateful to Senate President Spilka for the opportunity to give back to a community I hold close to my heart,” said State Senator John J. Cronin. “As a veteran, I know how important it is to ensure that those leaving military service have opportunities to build meaningful careers. I am honored to work alongside fellow veterans and experts in the field to support that transition and expand economic opportunity for those who have served.”

“I am honored to join the commission under Secretary Goralnick’s leadership,” said Harvard Business School Professor Joseph B. Fuller. “Veterans represent one of the best pools of talent available in the Commonwealth, but too often face barriers that inhibit their career prospects. Creating new opportunities for them will be a win-win for vets and employers alike.”

“Through the establishment of the VEOC and by way of the continued support for the VRB program, we aim to bolster career opportunities for veterans and their families here in the Commonwealth,” said Tom LaRose, Director of the Veteran Education, Employment and Training (VEET) Office. “The more organizations we can bring into the network, the better equipped we’ll be to highlight all the wonderful strengths and characteristics that veterans and their families bring to the table. We all hang up the uniform at some point, and we want to ensure all our veterans find that second meaningful career when they make the transition.”

“I’m honored to serve with a group dedicated to advancing and supporting veteran employment. Veterans bring invaluable skills, leadership, and determination and are an incredible resource in our society,” said Jooyi Ryan, Employment Coordinator with the VA Boston Veteran Readiness and Employment Program. “I embrace any opportunity to support efforts that connect veterans with rewarding and fulfilling careers in Massachusetts. With the outstanding resources available in our state, we can help our veterans build successful careers.”

The administration also highlighted continued growth in the Massachusetts Veteran Ready Business Program, which helps employers recruit, hire and retain veterans and military spouses.

To date, 32 Massachusetts companies are certified or have pledged to become VRBs, including leaders in the fields of construction, manufacturing, healthcare, IT, consulting, logistics, supply chain management, and transportation. 

Through the program, businesses make a two-year commitment to supporting veteran employment at no cost. Participating employers receive information about veteran hiring events, resources to support veteran employees and opportunities to connect with veterans seeking employment. EOVS also shares job opportunities from participating businesses with veterans.

“Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, and the ability to deliver under pressure,” said Liseth Velez, Founder and CEO of LJV Development, a Veteran Ready Business. “When employers open real opportunities to them, the returns compound: stronger teams, stronger companies, and a stronger Commonwealth workforce.”

"We applaud the state's efforts to expand employment opportunities for veterans," said UMass Boston Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management John Drew. "Our mission is to provide veterans with access to high-quality educational opportunities, and it is encouraging to see growing demand for the talents and skills they bring to the workforce. As veterans gain new skills and credentials through higher education, increased career opportunities help them put that education into practice. Together, these developments create a stronger pathway to success for veterans and a stronger workforce for the Commonwealth." 

Governor Healey has made expanding workforce opportunities for veterans and military families a priority. Since taking office, the administration has awarded more than $15 million to expand registered apprenticeships across Massachusetts and secured an additional $1.5 million in federal funding to support workforce training in emerging industries. In July, the administration made apprenticeship more affordable for veterans by eliminating all renewal registration fees. Through MassHire, veterans receive priority access to employment and training services, including career counseling, job placement assistance and connections with employers, as well as support accessing GI Bill benefits for qualifying apprenticeships. The administration has also launched the Veterans Equity Dashboard to identify barriers to employment and implemented skills-based hiring practices across state government to better recognize military experience and qualifications. Together, these efforts are helping veterans translate their military service into meaningful careers while connecting Massachusetts businesses with the skilled workers they need.

麻州撥款80萬美元 強化7000名勞工職場安全培訓

 （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）宣布提撥 80 萬美元補助款，協助全州 187 家機構近 7,000 名勞工強化職場安全訓練，落實職業災害預防。

該筆經費由工業事故局（Department of Industrial Accidents, DIA）負責執行，受補助對象涵蓋城鎮公所、中小企業、少數族裔、女性與退伍軍人經營企業，以及製造業和營造業等產業雇主。工業事故局自 1988 年設立職安補助計畫以來，累計提撥約 2,500 萬美元，支援麻州約 1,880 家雇主及 34 萬名勞工。

麻州政府去年推出 SafetyWorks 計畫（SafetyWorks Initiative），整合免費技術諮詢與州級職業安全資源，協助公私部門建立職安規範。符合資格的雇主可經由工業事故局申請上限 2.5 萬美元的訓練補助金，建立長效防護機制並降低工作場所風險。

Highlights
• Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey awarded $800,000 in safety grants.
• Grants support workplace training for nearly 7,000 workers across 187 organizations.
• State program has distributed $25 million in safety funding since 1988.
• Qualified employers can apply for training grants up to $25,000.

麻州斥資1.15億元 秋河市79 號公路與達沃街廊道改善工程竣工

 

（州長辦公室提供）

   （Boston Orange編譯）麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）宣布，耗資 1.15 億美元、拆除 1 英里長高架公路的秋河市（Fall River）79 號公路與達沃街廊道（Route 79-Davol Street Corridor）改善工程竣工，直接打通了市區與湯頓河（Taunton River）水岸，並釋出約 20 英畝土地，供後續開發蓋住宅。

    這項改善工程從 2023 年動工以來，全程由工會勞工承建，拆除了長年阻隔社區與水岸的高架結構，改為兼具人行道與自行車道的平面林蔭大道，新闢 4 條橫向連通道穿透水岸，鋪設約 2 英里人行道與逾 2 英里共用道，並全面翻新號誌、綠化景觀與雨水收集設施。

    兼顧安全與社區連結的這項改善工程，已榮獲美國各州公路暨運輸官員協會（AASHTO）生活品質與社區發展獎（Quality of Life/Community Development Award），以及美國公路工程師協會（ASHE）新英格蘭年度工程獎（New England Project of the Year Award）。

    釋出的 20 英畝水岸土地緊鄰麻州灣交通局（MBTA）新建的秋河轉運站通勤鐵路站（Fall River Depot commuter rail station），具備大眾運輸導向型開發（Transit-Oriented Development, TOD）效益。麻州交通部（MassDOT）今年稍早已發布招標公告（Invitation to Bid），規劃打造成結合住宅、商業辦公與公共綠地的複合生活圈。標案已於 2026 年 10 月 21 日截標，目前州府正與秋河市政府推進遴選作業。

    這是麻州振興南岸（South Coast）經濟的關鍵一步。麻州政府於 2025 年 3 月重啟南岸鐵路（South Coast Rail），恢復秋河、新貝德福（New Bedford）與湯頓（Taunton）睽違 65 年的客運列車服務。州府另編列 500 萬美元升級奧爾登街廊道（Alden Street Corridor）周邊基礎建設，以支援車站周邊數百戶住宅建設、核發 150 萬美元稅額抵減將市中心歷史老屋翻新為 22 戶住宅，並撥款近 100 萬美元整修秋河市立碼頭（City Pier）；在鄰近的新貝德福，麻州政府也注資 1,810 萬美元翻修倫納德碼頭（Leonard's Wharf），成功爭取到 2,440 萬美元聯邦補助，多管齊下加速南岸水岸與海事經濟全面轉型。

Highlights
• Massachusetts completed the $115M Route 79-Davol Street boulevard transformation in Fall River.
• The project replaced a mile-long highway, freeing 20 acres for waterfront housing development.
• The corridor connects with the newly opened Fall River Depot commuter rail station.
• MassDOT closed development bids on October 21, 2026, to advance mixed-use redevelopment.

社福機構註銷3800多萬美元醫療債務 近7萬麻州居民獲得減免

     （Boston Orange編譯）麻州近 7 萬名居民這星期可以鬆口氣了。Undue Medical Debt 和阿特里斯健康平等基金會（Atrius Health Equity Foundation），以及麻州醫院協會（Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association）上週攜手宣布，已為麻州註銷 3,800 多萬美元醫療債務。自 2024 年以來累計的減免已突破 2 億 9,300 萬美元。

    「麻州醫療債務減免倡議」（Massachusetts Medical Debt Relief Initiative）的受惠對象，主要為麻州東部中低收入戶，每人得到的債務免除金額從 5 美元至 8 萬 6,000 美元不等。

    這項倡議計畫並不開放病患自行申請，而是由參與機構直接向合作醫院及催收機構收購醫療債務，並把符合資格者自動納入免除債務名單。免除債務的門檻為醫療欠款達個人年收入 5% 以上，或收入低於聯邦貧窮線 4 倍，即單身年收入 6 萬 3,840 美元、四口之家年收入 13 萬 2,000 美元以下。

    醫療欠款為美國個人破產的主要原因。阿特里斯健康平等基金會總裁黃安（Ann Hwang）指出，欠款不僅重創家庭財務，更讓人不敢就醫。Undue Medical Debt 執行長塞索（Allison Sesso）表示，民眾不該因為就醫，就讓生活陷入困境，甚至影響心理健康，消除欠款能讓病患卸下重擔、重回生活正軌。

    符合減免資格居民本週起將陸續收到實體通知信，無須辦理任何手續，積欠的醫療債務就可消除，但減免範圍僅限信中載明的特定債務，不保證未來的醫療支出也會得到減免。

Highlights
• Nonprofits erase $38 million in medical debt for 70,000 Massachusetts residents this week.
• Program has eliminated over $293 million in local healthcare debt since 2024.
• Debt cancellation targets residents earning under four times the federal poverty line.
• Eligible patients receive notification letters this week with no application required.

Coolidge Corner戲院 10/31 第25屆萬聖節恐怖馬拉松 主打木乃伊

Coolidge Corner Theatre第25屆萬聖節恐怖馬拉松宣傳海報。

         （Boston Orange編譯）布魯克蘭鎮（Brookline）庫里吉角戲院（Coolidge Corner Theatre）將於10月31日晚11點30分舉行第25屆萬聖節恐怖馬拉松，徹夜放映7部電影，包含數十年來首度在北美公開展映的35毫米膠卷版《木乃伊的裹屍布》等2部木乃伊影片，以及5部神祕驚喜片。

《科學怪犬》（Frankenweenie）劇照。

        31日晚11點30分，鮑里斯卡洛夫（Boris Karloff）主演，1932年發行，奠定了現代流行文化中「木乃伊詛咒」與「古代祭司轉世尋愛」敘事原型的環球版《木乃伊》（The Mummy）將首先登場，接著放映英國咸馬電影公司（Hammer Films）1967年出品，安德烈·莫雷爾（André Morell）和飾演木乃伊的埃迪·鮑威爾（Eddie Powell ）主演的35毫米膠卷《木乃伊的裹屍布》（The Mummy's Shroud），以及5部現場揭曉的神祕長片。放映現場還有木乃伊化音樂，變裝比賽、短片與35毫米預告片放映。

        31日當天上午10點30分，庫里吉角戲院將放映知名導演提姆·波頓（Tim Burton）向 1931 年經典恐怖片《科學怪人》（Frankenstein）致敬的動畫片《科學怪犬》（Frankenweenie）。

        庫里吉角戲院為慶祝「萬聖節恐怖馬拉松」今年跨入第25週年，其實從10月25日起已陸續放映多部影片。除了前述10月31日將放映的影片之外，該戲院將陸續放映的影片包括，10月28日週三晚7點放映《天魔》（The Omen），10月29日週四晚7點，放映《鬼哭神號》（Poltergeist，35毫米膠卷），10月29日週四晚9點45分放映《魔鬼預言》（The Prophecy），10月30日週五深夜11點59分放映 《吸血鬼住在隔壁》（Fright Night，35毫米膠卷）。

Highlights
• Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts 25th Halloween Horror Marathon overnight on October 31.
• The marathon opens with The Mummy and a rare 35mm print of The Mummy's Shroud.
• Five unannounced surprise feature films follow the two opening mummy titles.
• Daytime programming on October 31 includes an animated screening of Frankenweenie.

波士頓市研議簡化餐飲業法規 頂讓申請流程從4個月降至2週

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈精簡餐飲業審批流程提案。
（波士頓市長辦公室圖片，John Wilcox攝）

    （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu） 10 月 27 日宣布提案精簡多項餐飲業審批流程，修訂餐館定義以取消餐館頂讓時因附帶外賣服務而觸發的不必要額外審批，把流程從 4 個月縮短至 2 星期，為業者在正式開業前省下數萬美元，以期餐飲業者更容易開業做生意。

        根據波士頓市政府的現有區域規劃法（Zoning Code），「外賣服務」是獨立的土地用途，一旦餐館或咖啡廳等餐飲業轉手時，即使新業主接手後的營運模式和以前完全一樣，但是因爲有外賣，依照政府原有法規，就被當作有新的土地使用行為而觸發冗長的額外審查。

        吳弭政府指出，因此區域法規更新是要透過更新「餐館定義」，以因應今時今日的餐飲業經營模式，進而取消因外賣觸發的不必要審批。如此一來，以「頂讓」方式接手餐館、咖啡、烘焙、冰淇淋等餐飲生意的新業主，如果經營內容、模式和原有的餐飲業完全一樣，等待審批（zoning review）開業的流程，將可從 4 個月縮短到 2 週，業者在正式開張營業前，將不必再為等待審批而多付幾萬美元的空轉租金等成本。

        這項分區法規修正案，將先由波士頓規劃局（BPDA）董事會審議，通過後再正式提請分區委員會（Zoning Commission）審查。波士頓執照委員會（Licensing Board）將保有原本的監管職責。

        餐飲業界普遍肯定這項鬆綁措施。麻州餐飲協會（Massachusetts Restaurant Association）執行長克拉克（Steve Clark）指出，任何簡化餐飲業開業審批的地方政策都值得歡迎，這項常識性修法將消除多餘的法規摩擦，讓業者將心力專注於實質經營上。在麥特潘（Mattapan）經營 Marabou Cafe 的業者伊諾森（Paulette Innocent）也表示，市府傾聽小微企業心聲，真正降低了在地創業門檻。

        波士頓規劃局在未來數月內，還將汲取過去五年在麥特潘廣場、羅斯林代爾廣場、市中心及東波士頓的經驗，推動全市商業與住商混合區的區域規劃現代化，擴大允許設立餐廳的街區範圍。此外，市府也將建立一站式窗口，針對「單純轉讓所有權」的案件，整合並簡化一般餐飲執照（CV license）、餐飲服務許可（Food Service Permit）及娛樂執照的申領步驟，避免申請人因缺漏公文，延遲了開業日期。

Highlights:
• Boston proposed zoning reforms cutting restaurant ownership transfer reviews to under two weeks.
• Takeout services will no longer trigger separate zoning reviews during existing restaurant transfers.
• The amendment goes to the BPDA Board before final Zoning Commission review.
• An upgraded one-stop portal streamlines Common Victualler, Food Service, and Entertainment licensing.

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES ZONING REFORMS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO OPEN AND RUN A RESTAURANT IN BOSTON 

Proposed changes will cut permitting delays, simplify ownership transfers, and help restaurants open faster

BOSTON - October 27, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a series of reforms to make it easier and faster to open and operate a restaurant in Boston. The City is proposing zoning changes to eliminate unnecessary reviews, streamline the process for transferring restaurant ownership, and provide clearer guidance for business owners navigating City permits and licenses. Together, these reforms will help reduce costs, support entrepreneurs, and allow more businesses to open across neighborhoods. 

“Boston is cutting through red tape so entrepreneurs can open their doors sooner, saving time and money, and building sustainable businesses,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “By simplifying the permitting process, eliminating duplicate steps, and making information clear and accessible, we are helping more entrepreneurs choose Boston as their homebase, create jobs and support our neighborhoods. We thank all our City teams who have listened to feedback from business owners across the City and worked to make these changes happen.” 

The City is proposing multiple updates to the zoning code over the next several months. The first proposed change would update the City’s definition of a restaurant in order to better reflect how businesses operate today and remove unnecessary barriers to transferring ownership. Under current rules, takeout service is treated as a separate use, which can trigger additional  zoning review even when a new owner takes over an existing restaurant or coffee shop without changing its operations. According to restaurant owners, these reviews can delay openings for months, leaving owners paying rent while their businesses remain closed. This update will be first considered by the BPDA Board and then petitioned for review by the Zoning Commission.

The proposed change would eliminate the need for additional zoning review triggered solely by takeout service, while maintaining Licensing Board oversight. The change is expected to reduce the time it takes new owners purchasing an existing restaurant to open from four months to less than two weeks, saving them tens of thousands of dollars before opening to the public. It would particularly benefit businesses like coffee shops, bakeries, and ice cream shops whose sole business is based on takeout. 

“These are common sense reforms that will support our small businesses and inject life into our local economy,” said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. “I look forward to working with our staff to advance these updates to our zoning code which will add to the vitality of our commercial districts, and continue some of the great rezoning work we’ve already completed around the city.”

In the coming months, the Planning Department will also begin a broader effort to modernize restaurant zoning in commercial and mixed-used districts citywide. Building on recent zoning changes in Mattapan Square, Roslindale Square, Downtown and East Boston over the last five years, the City will launch a process to modernize zoning, working to allow restaurants in more areas where they are already a common part of neighborhood commercial life. These changes would help from corner coffee shops to vibrant sit down eateries to open more quickly in these districts and support a more diverse small business community. The Licensing Board will continue to oversee restaurant licensing and operations in these areas.   

“Streamlining licensing transactions helps entrepreneurs get their businesses up and running faster,” said Chair of the Boston Licensing Board Kathleen Joyce. “The City is committed to making the process more efficient and helping businesses to begin operating in a timely manner while maintaining appropriate oversight."

“Anytime a municipality can make it easier for restaurants to open and operate is a good thing, and this move in Boston is a welcome change,” said Steve Clark, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. “This common sense change from the City will streamline the regulatory process and allow restaurant owners to focus more time on their business and serving their guests.”

“Opening Marabou Cafe in Mattapan has been a dream made possible by hard work and a community that believed in us,” said Paulette Innocent, co-owner of Marabou Cafe. “Mayor Wu and the City have shown up for us, listened to our ideas and helped us launch our business. These changes will make it easier for more entrepreneurs to open their doors and bring their dreams to life.”

The City is also updating its “How to Open a Restaurant” guide and “Start or Grow a Business” page webpage with clearer, step-by-step instructions for opening a restaurant or purchasing an existing one. The updated guidance will explain a new simplified process for obtaining a Common Victualler (CV) license, and Food Service Permit and Entertainment license when a restaurant is changing ownership only. Business owners will be able to navigate the permitting process all in one place, helping them to submit complete applications and avoid delays.

These changes build on various reforms the City has made over the past five years to reduce costs, simplify permitting and help small businesses open and grow, including: 

• Adopting digital Certificates of Occupancy: Replaced the in-person Certificate of Occupancy application process with a digital system that can automatically initiate applications after final inspections, eliminating a trip for City offices. To date, 67 applications have been initiated through this digital process. 

• Simplifying the Outdoor Dining Permit program: Allowed eligible restaurants with outdoor patios on their property to transition from annual temporary permits to permanent Use of Premises permits, eliminating the need to reapply with the Inspectional Service Department (ISD) each year. This allows eligible businesses to continue operating seasonal outdoor patios on private property while providing greater predictability and reducing administrative burden. So far, 69 businesses have made the switch, allowing these businesses to maintain their patio operations in perpetuity without having to pay the permit fee again. This year, the City announced an extension to the 2026 Outdoor Dining and Food Truck Season through November 15th, 2026.

• Removing Certificate of Inspection annual renewals: Removed the annual Certificate of Inspection (CI) and reoccurring inspection requirement for certain establishments with a capacity of less than 50 and no alcohol service. More than 1,000 small businesses have benefited, saving time and tens of thousands of dollars in combined fees.

• Speeding up sign permitting: Completed Boston’s first comprehensive update to sign zoning in more than 50 years, reducing permitting timelines from approximately. The changes lay out approved parameters for signage permitted by ISD, cutting sign permitting timelines from 150 days to 30 days or less.

• Expanding access to liquor licenses: In September 2024, the Governor signed into law legislation that was advanced by Mayor Wu, the Boston state delegation and the City Council, creating 225 new liquor licenses over three years, the greatest expansion of licenses since Prohibition to advance opportunities for restaurants across Boston neighborhoods. 

This work is part of a broader interdepartmental initiative to transform the City’s permitting process involving more than 30 team members from the Mayor’s Office, the Department of Innovation and Technology, Planning, and Law. More than 200 stakeholders across the City have participated in the initiative, which seeks to ensure a predictable, transparent, and efficient experience from residents’ and business owners' first interaction with the City

麻州斥資7500萬元增設熱成像逆向行車偵測系統

     （Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府宣布斥資 7,500 萬美元建造逆向行車偵測系統，目前已在全州 86 處安全，預計年底前再增設約 40 處，並於明年底前將總規模擴增至約 300 處，全力防堵頻傳的開錯路撞人死傷事故。

     5 月時，麻州州警追捕逆向行駛車輛殉職，後來又接連發生奪命車禍。麻州公路管理局因此決定設立逆向行車偵測系統。局長古利佛（Jonathan Gulliver）指出，每套系統造價約 1.5 萬美元，另備有 12 套機動式設備供突發路段即日調派。已上線的系統迄今記錄到 215 起逆向違規，其中約六成駕駛在觸發警告後隨即調頭回正。

    研究顯示，逆向行車造成的車禍致死率較一般交通事故高出至少 12 倍，主因涵蓋超速、分心、酒駕及高齡駕駛失誤。全美近十年致命逆向車禍翻倍，麻州近兩年每年皆開出逾 500 張罰單，2026 年僅上半年亦已逼近 270 張。

    該系統於匝道架設熱成像攝影機監控路況。車輛若逆向駛入即啟動軌跡追蹤，觸發第二偵測區即確認違規，現場將同步啟動爆閃標誌與聲響，並即時通報州警處置；麻州未來規劃進一步將警訊連線至路側電子看板與車載 GPS 系統。

Highlights
• Massachusetts deployed 86 wrong-way detection systems, planning 300 total by next year.
• The $75 million project aims to prevent fatal head-on collisions across Massachusetts.
• Thermal cameras alert police and trigger flashing signs when wrong-way vehicles enter ramps.
• Early detection logs show roughly 60 percent of wrong-way drivers turned around.

波士頓全市更新7207路燈數量創新高 成本節省三分之二

         （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）26 日宣布，市府團隊今年已完成 7,202 處路燈升級，達去年總量近三倍，創 2016 年以來新高；全案由市府自行施工，成本僅外包廠商三分之一，有效提升各社區夜間能見度與公共安全。

        波士頓 2025 年全年完成 2,483 處路燈升級，今年施工進度大幅超前。目前全市路燈系統涵蓋約 6.8 萬盞路燈與 2,800 盞瓦斯燈，市府已將汰換週期由 15 年縮短至 10 年，加速普及智慧 LED 照明技術，便於彈性調配亮度與啟閉時間，同時降低城市光害。

        波士頓公共衛生委員會暴力預防辦公室主任亞伯洛（Isaac Yablo）表示，針對重點路段加強照明，有助於降低夜間交通事故與街頭暴力犯罪。路燈處處長多納希（Mike Donaghy）指出，團隊常態提供燈桿傾倒的全天候緊急搶修，每年透過「波士頓 311」系統處理逾 8,000 件市民報修，並於冬季負責全市超過 50 處節慶聖誕樹的架設與點燈。

        此外，路燈處長期與麥迪遜公園技職高中（Madison Park Technical Vocational High School）電機學程合作，提供在校生與畢業生基層實務培訓，建立市政技術人才庫。校方代表威廉斯（Livingston Williams）指出，該專案至今已有 9 名畢業生轉任市府全職員工，落實技職教育接軌公部門就業體系。

Highlights
• Boston completed 7,202 street lighting upgrades in 2026, marking a ten-year record.
• In-house municipal crews finished the lighting project at one-third outside contractor costs.
• Boston accelerated its street lighting replacement schedule from fifteen to ten years.
• Madison Park Technical High School placed nine electrical program graduates into city jobs.

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES RECORD YEAR FOR STREET LIGHTING UPGRADES CITYWIDE



City crews nearly triple last year’s upgrade total at one-third the cost of outside contractors, helping to improve street visibility and public safety across neighborhoods

BOSTON – Monday, October 26, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today joined residents, City officials and Public Works staff to celebrate the completion of 7,202 street lighting upgrades across Boston so far this year—nearly triple the 2,483 upgrades completed in all of 2025 and the highest annual total recorded since 2016.

 

The City’s Street Lighting Division completed the upgrades at approximately one-third the cost of outside contractors, accelerating improvements to major transportation corridors, business districts, and residential streets across the City. 

“Quality of life in our neighborhoods depends on the quality of lighting on our streets. Street by street, Boston is upgrading more light fixtures throughout every neighborhood on a faster replacement schedule and with lower costs,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Through our State of Good Repair Program and the dedicated work of our Street Lighting team, we will continue to work with residents to make Boston a beautifully illuminated city, with vibrant spaces that invite residents and visitors to gather and enjoy our outdoor spaces together, day and night.”

Boston’s street lighting network includes approximately 68,000 electric streetlights and 2,800 gas lights. In recent years, the City has accelerated its replacement schedule from 15 years to 10 years, helping to ensure more reliable lighting and better visibility for people walking, biking, driving, and traveling throughout Boston. The upgrades also support the City’s transition to smart LED lighting technology, which allow individual lights to be adjusted for brightness and timing while also minimizing light pollution. Street lighting upgrades have been completed in every Boston neighborhood. 

“I’m incredibly proud of our team’s hard work and dedication to the residents of Boston,” said Mike Donaghy, Superintendent of the Street Lighting Division. “Their commitment to maintaining and upgrading the city’s street lighting infrastructure has been instrumental in achieving this milestone and delivering improvements to neighborhoods across the city.”

Beyond infrastructure upgrades, the Street Lighting Division delivers essential city services year-round, responding to residents’ concerns and addressing urgent maintenance needs. The Division responds to more than 8,000 service requests annually submitted through Boston 311, resolving a range of street lighting issues reported by residents. Each winter, Street Lighting staff string and light more than 50 holiday trees throughout Boston, contributing to the city’s seasonal celebrations. The Division also provides 24/7 emergency response to reports of knocked-down street lighting poles, prioritizing public safety and ensuring urgent hazards are addressed promptly.

  

Reliable street lighting plays an essential role in public safety, helping create safer, more accessible streets for everyone. These critical street lighting upgrades support the City’s ongoing work to keep residents and families safe and prevent violence across Boston neighborhoods. With targeted lighting upgrades in key corridors and locations, the City has worked closely with residents to improve visibility, which also helps prevent nighttime crashes and incidents of violence.

“Continued strategic investments in our built environment, specifically street lighting, are good for our neighborhoods, keep our residents safe and help prevent violence,” said Isaac Yablo, Director of the Boston Public Health Commission Office of Violence Prevention and Senior Advisor for Community Safety. “I’m thankful to the Street Lighting Division and the entire Streets Cabinet for their critical work in advancing these upgrades across our city.

The Street Lighting Division is also investing in Boston’s future workforce through its ongoing partnership with the Madison Park Technical High School Electrical Program. This partnership creates career pathways for students and recent graduates interested in the electrical trade, providing hands-on experience and exposure to municipal operations. To date, nine graduates of the Madison Park Electrical Program have gone on to become full-time employees with the Street Lighting Division, demonstrating the partnership’s role in connecting classroom learning to meaningful career opportunities. By helping students build on their technical training and pursue employment with the City of Boston, the program strengthens the pipeline of local talent needed to maintain and modernize the city’s street lighting network. 

“Our partnership with the City of Boston’s Street Lighting Division has been a great success, creating valuable opportunities for our students to apply their technical training and build careers in the electrical trade,” said Livingston Williams of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School. “Seeing nine of our graduates go on to become full-time employees with the City is a testament to the value of this partnership and the opportunities it creates for our students. We’re proud to work with the City to help prepare the next generation of skilled electrical professionals.

麻州社區學院就讀人數激增43% 州長Healey盛讚免學費政策成功

圖片由麻州州長辦公室提供。

      （Boston Orange編譯） 麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）10 月 26 日到麻州灣社區學院（MassBay）視察，宣示社區學院免學費政策大獲成功。全州社區學院註冊就讀人數和 2022 年相比，激增逾 43%，累計新增約 2 萬 7000 人，讓更多居民得到提升學歷與爭取高薪的機會。

        奚莉說明，免學費政策對象最初鎖定 25 歲以上成人，隨後擴大至全州未具備學士學位的全體居民，除學雜費全免，也補貼書籍器材。麻州灣社區學院（Mass Bay Community College）全校半數學生享有免學費待遇，帶動註冊人數激增 59%至創紀錄的 5555 人；該校今秋並開辦診斷醫學超音波專業課程，全力培訓護理等緊缺人力。

        麻州參議會議長斯皮爾卡（Karen Spilka）也指出，消除學費負擔讓更多居民走入大學，大幅提升了就學穩定度。全州社區學院的二年級續讀率升至 62.2%，準時修畢學分率達 40.3%，領取聯邦裴爾助學金（Pell Grant）人數亦增至 3 萬 8000 人。

        麻州更將四年制公立大學助學金預算加碼翻倍，免除低收入學生的學雜費，中產家庭學生也減半收費。在各項措施帶動下，麻州公立大專院校大學部註冊人數連續四年成長，2026 年秋季高達近 17 萬 6000 人，其中九所州立大學更迎來 2013 年以來首度的學生人數正成長。

Highlights
• Governor Healey toured MassBay Community College, hailing free community college as a resounding success.
• Massachusetts community college enrollment surged 43%, adding 27,000 students to nearly 90,000 statewide.
• MassBay reached a record 5,555 students, with half benefiting from the initiative.
• Second-year retention rose to 62.2% as the state also doubled aid for four-year public colleges.

CITY OF BOSTON KICKS OFF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY WEEK AND CELEBRATES GROWTH IN CONTRACT AWARDS TO CERTIFIED BUSINESSES

CITY OF BOSTON KICKS OFF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY WEEK AND CELEBRATES GROWTH IN CONTRACT AWARDS TO CERTIFIED BUSINESSES 

Recent initiatives have expanded opportunities for small, local, and diverse firms, contributing to a 132% increase in contract awards to certified businesses from Fiscal Years 2023 to 2026 compared with Fiscal Years 2019 to 2022

BOSTON - Monday, October 26, 2026 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Department of Supplier Diversity announced the start of the fourth annual Supplier Diversity Week, highlighting the City’s efforts to expand opportunities for local and diverse businesses. Throughout the week, the City will host events and workshops to connect businesses with resources and contracting opportunities while fostering a more inclusive business community. 

“Healthy, resilient neighborhoods depend on all residents having access to good-paying jobs and opportunities to build and expand their business,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We will continue to honor the spirit of Supplier Diversity Week all year round by increasing small businesses participation in City contracting and connecting businesses historically excluded with the opportunities and support they need to complete, grow and thrive.” 

From Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2026, the City spent $504 million in discretionary funds with certified minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBEs), a 115 percent increase over the $234 million spent during Fiscal Years 2019 to Fiscal Year 2022. The City also awarded $752 million in contracts to certified M/WBE during fiscal years 2023-2026, a 132 percent increase over the $324 million awarded during the previous four-year period. In Fiscal Year 2026, the City had 1,076 actively certified businesses across its M/WBE and small and small-local (S/LBE) businesses. 

The City of Boston is continuing this work, and outlines recent achievements in the annual Equity in Contracting Report for FY26. Additional information about the City’s efforts is available on the Equitable Procurement webpage. 

“Communities thrive when the City is intentional in how we use our purchasing power,” said Emily Knight, City of Boston Chief of Economic Development. “As I step into this new role, I am committed to furthering the Wu Administration’s strong work in Supplier Diversity. Our city benefits from the greater participation of minority-owned and women-owned firms. Let’s keep the momentum going.”

“We collaborate with many City Departments, demonstrating that this work requires everyone's commitment,” said Andrea Swain, Director of Supplier Diversity for the City of Boston. “Our main objective is to share opportunities for vendors and help them learn the intricacies of City contracting. Our annual report provides transparency on the City's progress in helping diverse suppliers navigate barriers to deliver quality services to the City.”

“As a Finance Cabinet, we remain committed to lowering the barriers in City contracting for Boston's small and diverse businesses,” said Ashley Groffenberger, Chief Financial Officer. “I am excited to work with Chief Knight, and the Supplier Diversity, Procurement, and Auditing to continue streamlining our procurement processes, enhancing our reporting, and meeting vendors where they are.”

"A diverse supplier base is essential to promoting healthy competition and building a resilient, inclusive economy," said Casey Brock-Wilson, Purchasing Agent. “The Procurement Department is committed to reducing barriers to participation and ensuring City contracting processes are clear and accessible. We’re grateful to Supplier Diversity for their partnership in this work, and we look forward to participating in this year’s Supplier Diversity Week events.”

The full list of Supplier Diversity Week events is as follows:

VIRTUAL PROCUREMENT 101 WORKSHOP

Monday, October 26 ; Materials will be posted on boston.gov at a later date

Learn how the City purchases goods and services, where opportunities are posted, and what businesses should know before preparing and submitting a bid or proposal.

VIRTUAL CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW AND BENEFITS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 27 at 11am

Learn about City business certification, eligibility, the application process, cross-certification, and how certification can increase visibility and help eligible businesses pursue City contracting opportunities.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY OPPORTUNITY FAIR

Wednesday, October 28 from 4pm to 6pm at the Bolling Building

Potential vendors will connect with various City departments, including the Boston Centers for Youth and Families and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, about upcoming opportunities.

BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER

Thursday, October 29 from 6pm to 9pm at Savvor

Small business owners, Supplier Diversity partners, and City staff will mingle at this networking event. 

VIRTUAL OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS 101 WORKSHOP

Friday, October 30 at 11am

Learn about City programs, services, and resources that can help businesses strengthen operations, build capacity, and grow beyond individual contracting opportunities from the Office of Small Business.

To learn more about Supplier Diversity Week events and workshops, visit the Supplier Diversity homepage.

麻州生技業復甦不均 Fractyl Health 和 EyePoint 各裁一半員工共150人

     （Boston Orange編譯）麻州生技業者 Fractyl Health 與 EyePoint  10 月下旬宣布各自裁減約半數員工，合計 150 人，將研發資源聚焦於減重維持與糖尿病眼疾療法。其中位於伯靈頓（Burlington）的 Fractyl 裁減 45% 人力，約 45 人，水鎮（Watertown）的 EyePoint 則裁員 105 人。

    麻州生技產業協會（MassBio）最新報告指出，麻州生技業復甦力道不均；2026 年上半年產業投資雖見回升，但 2025 年就業人數減少約 3,600 人，為追蹤逾二十年來首度衰退。

    Fractyl 決定中止研發第二型糖尿病基因療法 Rejuva，轉將資源全數投注於 Revita 處置程序，協助患者停用 GLP-1 藥物後維持減重成效。該公司規劃 2026 年底向美國食品藥物管理局（FDA）遞件申請獲准上市銷售。截至 2026 年 3 月 1 日，Fractyl 全職員工共 100 人，預計於 11 月完成大部分裁員；該公司 2025 年 1 月曾裁員 22 人。共同創辦人兼執行長拉賈戈帕蘭（Harith Rajagopalan）表示，這將有助於公司提升營運效率。

    EyePoint 則因旗下候選藥物 Duravyu 在濕性老年性黃斑部病變試驗未達主要療效指標，進而重組與裁員。公司已提前終止該項目後期試驗，轉而評估 Duravyu 治療糖尿病黃斑部水腫的潛力；該療法可在眼部持續釋放藥物達 6 個月以上，目前尚未取得 FDA 藥證，計劃於 2027 年底前公布兩項主要試驗數據。EyePoint 估計重組每年可節省約 3,000 萬美元，並已向州政府通報裁員決定，將在 2026 年底至 2027 年初，從水鎮總部與北橋（Northbridge）廠房陸續裁減 105 名員工。

Highlights:

• Fractyl and EyePoint cut 150 workers to streamline operations in October 2026.
• Massachusetts biotech employment fell by 3600 jobs in 2025 despite investment rebound.
• Fractyl will seek FDA market authorization for Revita by late 2026.
• EyePoint terminates late-stage study and schedules trial data release for late 2027.

ILF 和Fulbright Taiwan 合辦領袖培訓 18 青年參訪羅德島州晤政要

台灣青年領袖訪問團拜會羅德島州國會議員Seth Magaziner (前左三）。
（ ILF紐英崙分會提供）

     （Boston Orange 綜合報導）國際領袖基金會（ILF）和台灣學術交流基金會（Fulbright Taiwan）獲中華民國教育部「青年百億海外圓夢基金」支持，舉辦「美東領袖特攻」計畫，在10月11日至26日，為18位台灣青年安排了走訪紐約、羅德島、波士頓與華府的政經參訪與領導力培訓行程。

羅德島州州長Dan McKee（中）接見台灣來訪青年領袖。（ILF 提供）

    訪問團10月14日抵達羅德島州，先後拜會聯邦眾議員Seth Magaziner、Gabe Amo，及該州財政廳長James Diossa。隨後在州議會獲州長麥基（Daniel McKee）接待，會晤了副州長Sabina Matos，州務卿Gregg Amore等政要。

    經羅德島州僑領葉超、吳子平安排，該團學員當晚在羅德島華人基督教會與州長麥基、州參議員顧德薇（Victoria Gu），以及普塔基市長Donald Grebien餐敘，和當地華人社區民眾互動，分享台美文化與青年發展經驗異同，了解亞裔在美國參與地方政治、經濟及社會發展的經歷。

代表團與傅爾布萊特台灣分會 (Fulbright Taiwan) 學術交流基金會執行長Randall Nadeau

（那原道）、國際領袖基金會（ILF）創會會長董繼玲及 ILF Founder Circle

黃百齡、吳達義夫婦合影。（ILF 提供）

次日，訪問團參觀歷史工業遺址、創新項目與黑石谷觀光委員會（Blackstone Valley Tourism Council），從產業轉型、文化保存、觀光發展與地方經濟振興等角度，認識美國地方社區結合歷史資源與創新思維，創造新發展機會的做法。

羅德島州州長Dan McKee（後右）和副州長Sabina Matos（後左）和台灣青年
領袖近距離座談。（ILF提供）

    在2週行程中，訪問團還參訪了布朗大學、哈佛大學、麻省理工學院，以及喬治華盛頓大學與馬里蘭大學，著重於科技創新與跨領域研究。

    華府部分行程，聚焦政經。訪問團學員10月19日走訪國會大廈，到聯邦眾議員Zach Nunn、孟昭文（Grace Meng）與方文思（Vince Fong）辦公室拜會，並聽取眾院外交事務委員會簡報，深入理解外交政策制定。

ILF 紐英崙分會理事Bob Billington (右一）帶台灣青年參觀有小白宮之稱
的羅德島州州政府大樓。（ILF 紐英崙分會提供）

    訪問團還去到布魯金斯學會（Brookings Institution），哈德遜研究所（Hudson Institute）等智庫，了解智庫如何透過研究與政策建議影響公共決策。

    國際領袖基金會為訪問團安排了多場高階領導力課程，來全方位激發學員跨領域領導潛能，包括邀得前美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）傳授經貿政策與談判實務、具公衛背景的馬里蘭州參議員林力圖（Clarence Lam）分享專業從政歷程，以及科技企業領袖Jacob Hsu講談人工智慧與創新思維。

台灣青年領袖到羅德島州政府大樓拜會財政廳長James Diossa (前中）。
前排右起，葉超，ILF共同創辦人董繼玲，Joel Szabat。（ILF 紐英崙分會提供）

    國際領袖基金會創會會長董繼玲表示，青年是深化台美關係的重要橋樑，期盼藉直接對話開拓國際視野，厚植公共服務素養。

    「美東領袖特攻」訪問團的18名學員，在這次參訪行程中，分組深耕政府、商業、社區與非營利組織、科技與創新四大面向，日前還在成果發表會中，向專業評審提出具體政策建言。結合由美國國務院支持的傅爾布萊特計畫與台灣官方資源，此次跨領域交流有效促進雙邊理解，為台美未來合作奠定厚實基礎。

台灣青年領袖在ILF安排下到國會議員辦公室參訪。（ILF 提供）

前美國貿易談判署署長戴琪和代表團合影。 （ILF提供）

台灣青年領袖在白宮前留影，（ILF提供）

ILF共同創辦人董繼玲（右二）陪同台灣青年領袖和羅德島州正副
州長Dan McKee和Sabina Matos一起討論。（ILF 提供）

台灣傅爾布萊特學員們。(ILF提供）

ILF共同創辦人董繼玲（右）和傅爾萊特基金會執行長Randall （左）。
(ILF提供）