All events are FREE (except the last one) and open to the public -
Thursday, March 27, 6-8pm (see attached flyer for more info)
ABC/AWFH AppreciASIANS at Tufts Medical Center (800 Washington Street, Boston 02111), Wolff Auditorium – a celebratory event to thank our supporters and partners with food, music and awards! RSVP at http://AWFH2014.eventbrite.com,
同儕領導得獎人:魯家珍,社區服務得獎人:甄碧鳯,最佳醫德得獎人:胡涵婷醫師
Friday, May 16, 8-4pm (see attached for more info)
5th AAPI Mental Health Forum “Healing through Arts: Breaking Silences & Lifting Spirits” at Simmons College, Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, CEU available
for more information, please email: COStaffDev@massmail.state.ma.us
Wednesday, May 21, 8-4pm (see attached for more info)
2nd State of Asian Women’s Health in MA at Tufts University, Sackler Building Room 114 (145 Harrison Ave., Boston 02111) - Jean Yang, the ED of Health Connector and Lisa Wong, Fitchburg Mayor will be the keynotes!
RSVP at http://2014awhinma.eventbrite.com
Saturday, June 7, 3-6pm
ExprASIANS talent show and fair at Boston Medical Center's Shapiro Ambulatory Care lobby to benefit Asian Breast Cancer Project
Interested performers, volunteers and exhibitors please contact cch@asianwomenforhealth.org for more information
Asian Women for Health
www.asianwomenforhealth.org
人生一定要有的八個朋友: 推手(Builder)、 支柱(Champion)、 同好(Collaborator)、 夥伴(Companion)、 中介(Connector)、 開心果(Energizer)、 開路者(Mind Opener)、 導師(Navigator)。 chutze@bostonorange.com ******************* All rights of articles and photos on this website are reserved.
網頁
- 大波士頓時事新聞
- ACDC 亞美社區發展協會
- 包氏文藝中心 Four Ways to Celebrate the Year of the Snake
- 波士頓亞美電影節/波士頓台灣電影節
- 波士頓華埠社區中心/華美福利會/華埠社區聯盟/ 華人醫務中心/ 亞美社區發展協會/ 華夏文化協會
- AAC TAP CACAB NAAAP AARW AAWPI ASPIRE AWH WANG YMCA QARI
- Plays - Huntington, Boston Lyric, Company One
- 音樂 - 中華表演藝術基金會
- 商會 - ACE Nextgen, 128 Cute, OCEAN, TCCNE, TCCYNE,波克萊台商會,波士頓華商會,波士頓亞裔房東會
- 創業 - Startup Boston
- 博物館 - Guggenheim
- Greentown Labs newsletter /MIT ClimateTech
- 生物醫藥 - BTBA/SAPANE/CABA
- BIOVision/ Boston MedTech / Mass Life Sciences
- Mass BIO / LaunchBIO
- 麻州州長動態 -
- 波士頓市、昆士市,摩頓市、羅爾市
- 波士頓移民進步辦公室通訊/ Office of Women's Advancement/ Community Preservation Act
- Boston City Councilor's updates
- 馬惠美 - 麻州眾議員
- 大學沙龍 第245期 李建忠-2026 ASI 奇點展望 1/4
星期三, 3月 26, 2014
吳弭首度主持公聽會
Devin
Quirk表示,DND麾下有小企業發展組,與波士頓市內的20個主街機構合作,為企業主提供包括申請牌照許可,了解政府運作,發給改善營運補助等的各種協助。
檢查局(ISD)局長Bryan
Glasscock表示,該局一年約需處理四萬四千份牌照,許可申請,每月有不下一千人造訪,辦理各種事務,有時的確忙不過來。不過該局已從一年半前起,啟動追蹤系統,以及網上申辦服務,應可逐步進行改善。
昨日出席會議的第一區市議員Salvatore
LaMattina在離席前表示,他轄區內的一家企業,在申請牌照許可時,曾經遭遇鄰里發展部和檢查局之間不協調,令人生氣情況,找他幫忙,他才親自體會到小企業在牌照,許可上的申請手續,有各部會疊床架屋,不必要的繁瑣現象。
昨日聆訊的主題有二,一為編號0386,有關小企業許可及牌照改革議案,一為編號0439,關於改善政府發放小企業牌照的內部處理問題。
吳弭辦公室表示,吳弭將針對創業者,擁有企業者,在未來數週舉行跨越全市的“聆聽之旅”,從經營企業者的角度,深入了解在申請牌照、許可上,關鍵問題有哪些。
圖片說明:
吳弭昨日主持公聽會,條理分明。(菊子攝)
波士頓市長新設的“做吧(DoIT)”部門幕僚長Matt Mayrl; 鄰里發展部(DND)營運長Devin Quirk,昨日在市議會作報告。(菊子攝)
檢查局(ISD)局長Bryan Glasscock做了頗長的解說。(菊子攝)
紐英崙藝術學會攝影班攝影展 3/30
紐英崙藝術學會將於3月30日(週日)下午一點半至三點,在該會愛丁堡羅街25號二樓會址,舉辦“攝影藝術培訓班學員攝影展”開幕式。
紐英崙藝術學會在今年二月時,開辦長達十週的第一期攝影藝術培訓班,由梅國治、謝偉明、林卓成等三名老師授課。該班日前結業,訂三月廿九日起至四月十三日,舉辦攝影展,將於每日上午十一點至下午四點,在該會會址展出。
攝影班共有學員十多人,將展出五十多幅作品。該班學員表示,展出的作品是學員們旅遊世界各地時拍下的傑作,其中有的是初出茅廬者的“一試啼聲”,有的攝影界沙場老手與授課老師不相伯仲的成績展示。
紐英崙藝術學會會長梅宇國還為這次展覽中的老師梅國治,寫了篇“鏡有乾坤五十載”的介紹。
查詢展覽詳情,可洽謝偉明6173121777,梅國治,攝影班班長梅芬芳7813632567。
昆市中心翻新計劃 將更換發展商
昆市最大的土地計劃,發展商換人了。昆士市長柯奇(Thomas
Koch)廿四日正式發出“終止信(termination letter)”給街道工程公司(Street-Works),命令該公司把所有的發展計劃交出來,並釋出新昆市中心計劃16億元發展經費的剩餘資金。
The letter, while
anticipated for weeks, marks the opening salvo in an
official process to remove Street-Works as New Quincy
Center’s developer of record.
如果昆市府成功做到了更換發展商,將逼使街道工程公司吞下該公司已投資進這一項目的數以百萬元計的經費,並切斷該公司為重新發展昆市中心所訂定的無數合約。
接近市政府的人透露,昆市府的這一舉動,並不是完全沒有風險的。昆市府早前擔心引發法律戰,可能更進一步的延遲重新發展工作,一直猶疑是否要發出正式的未能達成使命通知書(default letter)。
根據日期註明為三月廿四日,收信人為街道工程負責人(principals) Kenneth Narva 及 Jeffrey Levien的這封信,柯奇表示,街道工程公司未能達到雙方已同意在三月廿一日應達到的發展指標。
大約二個星期前,街道工程公司公開宣佈,將從這發展計劃中撤出。
柯奇在信中下令街道工程公司聘來從事新昆市計劃發展工作的主要實體公司,漢考克亞當公司(Hancock Adams Associates),在三十天內,把和發展計劃有關的任何安排,材料,或相關工作交出來。該信也通知了HAA,昆士市打算從該項目顧問托管戶口(consultant-escrow account),取回所有的剩餘資金。
新昆市中心是麻州最有野心的發展計劃之一,希望利用越來越受歡迎的市區化“生活-工作-玩樂“環境。一旦完工,預計可更新昆市中心的基礎設施,並增加大約三百五十萬平方尺的居住,零售及商用空間。
Patrick Administration Approves Economic Development Projects That Will Create and Retain 1489 Jobs in Communities Across the Commonwealth
WORCESTER – Wednesday, March 26, 2014 – The Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) today approved 12 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), which are expected to create 638 new jobs and retain 851 existing jobs, in addition to leveraging over $155 million in private investment and supporting construction projects across the Commonwealth.
Among the 12 approved projects are 3 manufacturing companies and 5 projects located in Gateway Cities. The EDIP program will facilitate the growth of these businesses, which will contribute to job creation and private investment in the state. The EACC meets on a quarterly basis to review applications.
“Supporting companies that are choosing to grow in Massachusetts is an important part and one of the Administration’s key economic development objectives to create economic opportunity in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Massachusetts Office of Business Development Executive Director Michael Hunter. “These investments will help these companies expand and continue to enhance the Massachusetts economy by making our communities stronger in the long term.”
The EDIP is the Commonwealth’s investment tax credit program for businesses. In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki, along with the Legislature, reformed the program and, as a result, the EDIP has become one of the most effective programs helping business grow in Massachusetts.
Since these changes, 187 projects have received approval, leading to the potential creation of 13,304 new jobs, the retention of 39,752 existing jobs and leveraging of over $4.8 billion in private investment. The EACC has assisted 102 manufacturers through the EDIP and has supported 87 projects in Gateway Cities. The EACC approved the following projects at today’s meeting:
Expansion Projects
Great Wolf Lodge of New England LLC (Fitchburg) – Great Wolf Resorts is a leader in the indoor water park hotel industry and currently employs over 5,000 people to operate its existing eight lodges across the United States. The company has identified a former Holiday Inn in Fitchburg as an ideal location to introduce the family themed destination resort to the New England market. A private investment of nearly $66 million will enable an extensive renovation to the existing hotel structure, addition of 162 hotel suites, a 30,000 square foot expansion to the existing indoor waterpark and installation of significant indoor retail and entertainment. The Expansion Project will create 200 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Fitchburg is supporting the project with a 20-Year Tax Increment Financing and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $16,464,575. The EACC has approved $680,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Gloucester Seafood Processing, Inc. & Great Republic LLC (affiliates of Jozac Corp. and Mazzetta Company LLC) (Gloucester) – Founded in 1987, the Mazzetta Group of Companies is a fully integrated, direct importer, processor, and wholesale distributer of premium-frozen seafood to restaurants, retailers, and hospitality organizations across North America. Due to a growth in business, the company has identified a vacant former seafood processing facility in Gloucester as a viable site for expansion to increase distribution in the United States, Canada and certain foreign markets. A private investment of over $12.6 million will enable the purchase of the facility, building improvements and acquisition of processing and manufacturing equipment. The Expansion Project will create 125 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Gloucester is supporting the project with a 5- Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $13,892. The EACC has approved $191,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Detector Technology, Inc. (Palmer) – Founded in Massachusetts in 1983, Detector Technology, commonly referred to as “DeTech”, is a world-class leading manufacturer of products and systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specializing in Channel Electron Multipliers, Glass Extrusion & Fabrication and Motion Control Products. The company has maximized its existing 20,000 square foot manufacturing space in Palmer and has identified a 9,200 square foot facility that will support its growth strategy. An investment of over $1.9 million will facilitate the purchase of the building, and a two-story build-out of clear-span space into a state-of-the-art facility for the next generation model of fabrication. The Expansion Project will create 10 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth and retain the company’s existing 56 full-time employees in Palmer. The Town of Palmer has supported the project with a 10- Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $26,046. The EACC has approved $75,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
SXC Prescott Street Hotel, LLC (Worcester) –SXC Prescott Street Hotel, LLC, a single purpose entity of the SXC Hotel Company, plans to invest $9.2 million to construct a new, 100 guestroom, Hampton Inn and Suites adjacent to the Gateway Business Park and within sight of I-290 in Worcester. The hotel will serve the mid-price market for business and leisure travelers to the Worcester DCU Center and growing Worcester Airport. Additionally, the Expansion Project will create 30 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Worcester is supporting the project with a 7-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $755,825. The EACC has approved $225,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Trumbull Street Hotel, LLC. (Worcester) – Trumbull Street Hotel, LLC, a single purpose entity of the SXC Hotel Company, plans to invest nearly $32 million to construct a full-service, 158 guestroom, Renaissance Hotel in Worcester’s signature City Square area. The hotel will be located above a new public parking garage, the development of which was triggered by a planned 350-unit market rate residential housing building that plays an integral role in the strategic development of City Square. The hotel will contribute to the vibrancy of this development and will offer business and leisure travelers full amenities, including a restaurant, evening lounge, pool and 6,400 square feet of function space. The Expansion Project will create 60 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Worcester is supporting the project with a 10-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $1,861,556. The EACC has approved $450,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Local Incentive Only Projects (the following will not receive a state EDIP Investment Tax Credit):
Haemonetics Corporation (Braintree) – Headquartered in Braintree, Haemonetics is a global pioneer and market leader in the development and manufacturing of blood management solutions. Due to a growing demand for its innovative products and services, the Company has realized a need to increase its space to accommodate a proposed technology center for Research and Development. As part of its strategic expansion and growth plan, Haemonetics will be centralizing of R & D activities at its existing three Braintree facilities that consist of approximately 228,000 square feet. Haemonetics will invest $10 million to renovate the company’s largest 180,000 square foot building into a technology center, while continuing operations at its other two facilities. The Local Incentive Only Project will create 125 high-paying, full-time R & D jobs in the Commonwealth and retain 415 full-time employees in Braintree. The Town of Braintree is supporting for the project with a 5-Year Local Property Tax Incentive Agreement valued at $911,668.
20 Castle Street, LLC (Great Barrington) – 20 Castle Street, LLC is a real estate development entity under contract to purchase a former fire station in Great Barrington that was erected in 1899. The company plans to invest $4 million to restore and renovate this three-story building into a cultural center of Great Barrington that will provide retail, restaurants, a historical center and an educational facility for vocational training. In addition to enriching the cultural, educational, social, and historical vibrancy of the Town, the project will facilitate growth of the local economy, including the creation of 7 net-new full-time jobs in Massachusetts. The Town of Great Barrington is supporting the project with a 10-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $44,107.
Steward St. Anne’s Hospital Corporation and Dickinson Development Corporation (New Bedford) – St. Anne’s Hospital Corporation of Fall River has partnered with Dickinson Development Corporation, a commercial real estate development firm, to construct a new 10,000 square foot ambulatory care facility in New Bedford. A private investment of $3 million is expected for the purchase of a vacant lot and construction of the facility. This development has further importance for the City of New Bedford as the construction on the vacant site will mark the completion of the transformation of Coggeshall Street that now includes a multi-tenant retail building, grocery store and restaurant establishments. Although there are no permanent jobs being created by the developer, the new ambulatory care center is expected to hire 34 full-time employees upon occupancy. The City of New Bedford is supporting the project with a 5-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $143,569.
Omni Life Science, Inc. (Norton) - Founded in Massachusetts in 1999, Omni Life Science, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer and distributer of orthopedic medical devices whose products are provided directly to orthopedic surgeons in hospitals around the world. Due to increased demand for its products, the Company has realized a need for additional space. The proposed project consists of leasing an estimated a 40,000 square foot building to be constructed, with additional land capacity for future expansion. A private investment of $3.5 million is expected for the new facility that will accommodate corporate offices, manufacturing, distribution, research and development space and a state-of-the-art training room for surgeons and other visitors. The Local Incentive Only Project will enable the transfer of the company’s 70 Massachusetts-based employees and the creation of 15 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The Town of Norton is supporting the project with a 15-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $595,567. The company was approved by Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC) for a tax credit valued at $306,465 in February 2014.
Penske Truck Leasing Company (Norton) - Penske Truck Leasing Co. is a national provider of truck and transportation services, including truck housing, fueling, maintenance and repair. The company currently has two existing Massachusetts locations in Taunton and Franklin and is proposing a third facility in Norton to better serve its customer base. Penske Truck Leasing plans to invest $6 million to construct a new 15,000 square foot facility that will garage 68 fleet vehicles. The project will create 11 net-new full-time jobs and retain its existing workforce of 5 employees for that site. The Town of Norton is supporting the project with an 11-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $421,907.
WHIP City Aviation, LLC (Westfield) - WHIP City Aviation is a development entity that was created to purchase, renovate and expand hangar space at Barnes Regional Airport. The company will invest $1 million to purchase and upgrade five existing “T-hangars” that house 10-12 units each and construct a new T-hangar at the site. A “T-hangar” is a type of hangar, named for its structural shape and is primarily used for private aircraft at general aviation airports because they are more economical than rectangular hangars. By upgrading and expanding hangar space, this project aims to create an aviation clubhouse atmosphere for the general aviation community at the airport. The City of Westfield is supporting the project with a 5-Year Local Incentive Agreement valued at $51,127.
Cynosure Inc. (Westford) - Cynosure is a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems used in a diverse range of treatment applications such as hair removal, skin revitalization and scar reduction, as well as the treatment of vascular lesions. The company recently acquired Palomar Medical Technologies located in Burlington, Massachusetts and has proposed an expansion of its existing facility to integrate the two companies. A private investment of $6.7 million will enable the build out of office, research and manufacturing space as well as the creation of a connector between their current building and existing leased space. The project is expected to create 55 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth and retain the company’s existing 305 full-time employees. The Town of Westford is supporting the project with a 5 Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $61,416.
Among the 12 approved projects are 3 manufacturing companies and 5 projects located in Gateway Cities. The EDIP program will facilitate the growth of these businesses, which will contribute to job creation and private investment in the state. The EACC meets on a quarterly basis to review applications.
“Supporting companies that are choosing to grow in Massachusetts is an important part and one of the Administration’s key economic development objectives to create economic opportunity in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Massachusetts Office of Business Development Executive Director Michael Hunter. “These investments will help these companies expand and continue to enhance the Massachusetts economy by making our communities stronger in the long term.”
The EDIP is the Commonwealth’s investment tax credit program for businesses. In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki, along with the Legislature, reformed the program and, as a result, the EDIP has become one of the most effective programs helping business grow in Massachusetts.
Since these changes, 187 projects have received approval, leading to the potential creation of 13,304 new jobs, the retention of 39,752 existing jobs and leveraging of over $4.8 billion in private investment. The EACC has assisted 102 manufacturers through the EDIP and has supported 87 projects in Gateway Cities. The EACC approved the following projects at today’s meeting:
Expansion Projects
Great Wolf Lodge of New England LLC (Fitchburg) – Great Wolf Resorts is a leader in the indoor water park hotel industry and currently employs over 5,000 people to operate its existing eight lodges across the United States. The company has identified a former Holiday Inn in Fitchburg as an ideal location to introduce the family themed destination resort to the New England market. A private investment of nearly $66 million will enable an extensive renovation to the existing hotel structure, addition of 162 hotel suites, a 30,000 square foot expansion to the existing indoor waterpark and installation of significant indoor retail and entertainment. The Expansion Project will create 200 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Fitchburg is supporting the project with a 20-Year Tax Increment Financing and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $16,464,575. The EACC has approved $680,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Gloucester Seafood Processing, Inc. & Great Republic LLC (affiliates of Jozac Corp. and Mazzetta Company LLC) (Gloucester) – Founded in 1987, the Mazzetta Group of Companies is a fully integrated, direct importer, processor, and wholesale distributer of premium-frozen seafood to restaurants, retailers, and hospitality organizations across North America. Due to a growth in business, the company has identified a vacant former seafood processing facility in Gloucester as a viable site for expansion to increase distribution in the United States, Canada and certain foreign markets. A private investment of over $12.6 million will enable the purchase of the facility, building improvements and acquisition of processing and manufacturing equipment. The Expansion Project will create 125 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Gloucester is supporting the project with a 5- Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $13,892. The EACC has approved $191,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Detector Technology, Inc. (Palmer) – Founded in Massachusetts in 1983, Detector Technology, commonly referred to as “DeTech”, is a world-class leading manufacturer of products and systems for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specializing in Channel Electron Multipliers, Glass Extrusion & Fabrication and Motion Control Products. The company has maximized its existing 20,000 square foot manufacturing space in Palmer and has identified a 9,200 square foot facility that will support its growth strategy. An investment of over $1.9 million will facilitate the purchase of the building, and a two-story build-out of clear-span space into a state-of-the-art facility for the next generation model of fabrication. The Expansion Project will create 10 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth and retain the company’s existing 56 full-time employees in Palmer. The Town of Palmer has supported the project with a 10- Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $26,046. The EACC has approved $75,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
SXC Prescott Street Hotel, LLC (Worcester) –SXC Prescott Street Hotel, LLC, a single purpose entity of the SXC Hotel Company, plans to invest $9.2 million to construct a new, 100 guestroom, Hampton Inn and Suites adjacent to the Gateway Business Park and within sight of I-290 in Worcester. The hotel will serve the mid-price market for business and leisure travelers to the Worcester DCU Center and growing Worcester Airport. Additionally, the Expansion Project will create 30 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Worcester is supporting the project with a 7-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $755,825. The EACC has approved $225,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Trumbull Street Hotel, LLC. (Worcester) – Trumbull Street Hotel, LLC, a single purpose entity of the SXC Hotel Company, plans to invest nearly $32 million to construct a full-service, 158 guestroom, Renaissance Hotel in Worcester’s signature City Square area. The hotel will be located above a new public parking garage, the development of which was triggered by a planned 350-unit market rate residential housing building that plays an integral role in the strategic development of City Square. The hotel will contribute to the vibrancy of this development and will offer business and leisure travelers full amenities, including a restaurant, evening lounge, pool and 6,400 square feet of function space. The Expansion Project will create 60 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The City of Worcester is supporting the project with a 10-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement and Personal Property Tax Exemption valued at $1,861,556. The EACC has approved $450,000 in EDIP Investment Tax Credits.
Local Incentive Only Projects (the following will not receive a state EDIP Investment Tax Credit):
Haemonetics Corporation (Braintree) – Headquartered in Braintree, Haemonetics is a global pioneer and market leader in the development and manufacturing of blood management solutions. Due to a growing demand for its innovative products and services, the Company has realized a need to increase its space to accommodate a proposed technology center for Research and Development. As part of its strategic expansion and growth plan, Haemonetics will be centralizing of R & D activities at its existing three Braintree facilities that consist of approximately 228,000 square feet. Haemonetics will invest $10 million to renovate the company’s largest 180,000 square foot building into a technology center, while continuing operations at its other two facilities. The Local Incentive Only Project will create 125 high-paying, full-time R & D jobs in the Commonwealth and retain 415 full-time employees in Braintree. The Town of Braintree is supporting for the project with a 5-Year Local Property Tax Incentive Agreement valued at $911,668.
20 Castle Street, LLC (Great Barrington) – 20 Castle Street, LLC is a real estate development entity under contract to purchase a former fire station in Great Barrington that was erected in 1899. The company plans to invest $4 million to restore and renovate this three-story building into a cultural center of Great Barrington that will provide retail, restaurants, a historical center and an educational facility for vocational training. In addition to enriching the cultural, educational, social, and historical vibrancy of the Town, the project will facilitate growth of the local economy, including the creation of 7 net-new full-time jobs in Massachusetts. The Town of Great Barrington is supporting the project with a 10-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $44,107.
Steward St. Anne’s Hospital Corporation and Dickinson Development Corporation (New Bedford) – St. Anne’s Hospital Corporation of Fall River has partnered with Dickinson Development Corporation, a commercial real estate development firm, to construct a new 10,000 square foot ambulatory care facility in New Bedford. A private investment of $3 million is expected for the purchase of a vacant lot and construction of the facility. This development has further importance for the City of New Bedford as the construction on the vacant site will mark the completion of the transformation of Coggeshall Street that now includes a multi-tenant retail building, grocery store and restaurant establishments. Although there are no permanent jobs being created by the developer, the new ambulatory care center is expected to hire 34 full-time employees upon occupancy. The City of New Bedford is supporting the project with a 5-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $143,569.
Omni Life Science, Inc. (Norton) - Founded in Massachusetts in 1999, Omni Life Science, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer and distributer of orthopedic medical devices whose products are provided directly to orthopedic surgeons in hospitals around the world. Due to increased demand for its products, the Company has realized a need for additional space. The proposed project consists of leasing an estimated a 40,000 square foot building to be constructed, with additional land capacity for future expansion. A private investment of $3.5 million is expected for the new facility that will accommodate corporate offices, manufacturing, distribution, research and development space and a state-of-the-art training room for surgeons and other visitors. The Local Incentive Only Project will enable the transfer of the company’s 70 Massachusetts-based employees and the creation of 15 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth. The Town of Norton is supporting the project with a 15-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $595,567. The company was approved by Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC) for a tax credit valued at $306,465 in February 2014.
Penske Truck Leasing Company (Norton) - Penske Truck Leasing Co. is a national provider of truck and transportation services, including truck housing, fueling, maintenance and repair. The company currently has two existing Massachusetts locations in Taunton and Franklin and is proposing a third facility in Norton to better serve its customer base. Penske Truck Leasing plans to invest $6 million to construct a new 15,000 square foot facility that will garage 68 fleet vehicles. The project will create 11 net-new full-time jobs and retain its existing workforce of 5 employees for that site. The Town of Norton is supporting the project with an 11-Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $421,907.
WHIP City Aviation, LLC (Westfield) - WHIP City Aviation is a development entity that was created to purchase, renovate and expand hangar space at Barnes Regional Airport. The company will invest $1 million to purchase and upgrade five existing “T-hangars” that house 10-12 units each and construct a new T-hangar at the site. A “T-hangar” is a type of hangar, named for its structural shape and is primarily used for private aircraft at general aviation airports because they are more economical than rectangular hangars. By upgrading and expanding hangar space, this project aims to create an aviation clubhouse atmosphere for the general aviation community at the airport. The City of Westfield is supporting the project with a 5-Year Local Incentive Agreement valued at $51,127.
Cynosure Inc. (Westford) - Cynosure is a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems used in a diverse range of treatment applications such as hair removal, skin revitalization and scar reduction, as well as the treatment of vascular lesions. The company recently acquired Palomar Medical Technologies located in Burlington, Massachusetts and has proposed an expansion of its existing facility to integrate the two companies. A private investment of $6.7 million will enable the build out of office, research and manufacturing space as well as the creation of a connector between their current building and existing leased space. The project is expected to create 55 net-new full-time jobs in the Commonwealth and retain the company’s existing 305 full-time employees. The Town of Westford is supporting the project with a 5 Year Tax Increment Financing Agreement valued at $61,416.
星期二, 3月 25, 2014
紐英崙朱沛國堂迎新春 表揚建堂有功耆英
主席朱健威,朱添達隨後依序致歡迎詞,答謝詞。朱健威的歡迎,言簡意賅,強調祝福。朱添達在稱呼嘉賓時,用上“尊敬的”做敬詞,敘述有紐約宗親遠道而來,用上有朋自遠方來“不亦樂乎“的成語,指今年出席率特別踴躍時,用宗親,社區的盛意拳拳令大會蓬蓽生輝來形容,讓台下出席者暗暗稱讚”出口成章,好嘢“。
朱添達還在會中即席吟詩一首“甲午奇恥未釋懷,右翼癲狗夏狂吠,若不此時清狼煙,安酬世昌鄧公志”。
嘉賓中的摩頓市長葛帝生,因好友阮鴻燦當上中華公所主席,今年成為波士頓僑團春宴常客,還每次從頭到尾用廣東話發言,搶儘風頭的搏得滿場采聲。
會說流利國語的波士頓市議員吳弭也感嘆,稱摩頓市長的廣東話,比她好多了。朱紹昌甚至打趣,建議廣教學校請摩頓市長當老師,向本地華裔後代示範如何學廣東話。
當晚的娛樂節目由朱陳素瑜主持。有經文處處長洪慧珠獻唱“甜蜜蜜”,和僑務委員馬滌凡合唱一曲“萬水千山總是情”,有僑教中心主任郭大文邀中華公所財政翁宇才之妻合唱一首“外婆的澎湖灣”,也有華客符音合唱團獻唱“踏雪尋梅”等三首歌。
圖片說明:
朱沛國堂宗親敬酒。(菊子攝)
朱沛國堂兩名主席朱健威(左一),朱添達(右二)頒發獎牌感謝宗親耆老朱子均(前左二)當年為籌建公所出力良多。朱紹昌(右三)為獎牌撰詩一首。(菊子攝)
朱張曉曼的歌星打扮,台風,為春宴增添許多氣氛。(菊子攝)
華客符音合唱團和摩頓市長葛帝生(Gary Christenson)(後右三起),紐英崙中華公所主席阮鴻燦,波市不分區市議員吳弭合影。(菊子攝)
朱沛國堂主席朱添達夫婦(右)和姪媳婦,紐英崙中華資訊網路協會會長鄭茹,侄子朱堅文,也在春宴中歡聚。(菊子攝)
朱沛國堂主席朱健威(右起),鄺坤珍夫婦和女兒朱蘇珊(左二),朱凌熙(左一)歡迎紐約來的嘉賓,顧問朱偉相,主席朱永益。(菊子攝)
朱沛國堂主席朱健威(左三),鄺坤珍(右一)和紐約來的朱偉相(右二),主席朱永益(左一)等人一起恭喜朱子均。(菊子攝)
岩港劉沙林表演藝術中心200囚夢音樂會演繹王丹獄中詩
這場音樂會,源起於辦有慈善基金會的劉沙林和目前在愛默生學院任教的作曲家惠樂(譯音,Scott
Wheeler)分享了她所欣賞,王丹當年在獄中寫的許多首詩。
歷經數年籌備,廿三日的這場“200囚夢”世界首演音樂會,以小提琴,大提琴,鋼琴,打擊樂器,演繹了“200“,”對飲“,”在春天的夜星“,”主題“,”冬夜“,”東風“,”相信“等七首詩。男中音Aaron
Engebreth還演唱了其中一曲。
陳怡的“風”,則由長笛,雙簧管,單簧管,巴鬆管,號角等樂器來演繹。
下半場的音樂會,安排的是貝多芬七重奏,作品20號。
獲有哈佛大學東亞系碩士學位的王丹,刻在台灣清華大學歷史系授課,廿三日這天,未能抽身來美。
從去年底起,就和王丹等人一起籌備紀念天安門事件25週年的王軍濤,這天和妻女一起從紐約趕來,代表王丹出席。他在音樂會開場前,應主持人邀請上台,當著逾百名出席者指出,今年是天安門事件25週年,各地民運人士已開始以“天下圍城”為號召,進行各項活動。這場音樂會因此格外有意義。
目前住在華盛頓的當年清華大學高自聯領袖李恒青,住在紐約的當年政法大學對話團團長項小吉,吉林學生領袖金岩,這天都和王軍濤一起出席。
華人社區出席音樂會者,絕大部分是大波士頓中華文化協會成員,以及建築師王本仁,新英格蘭台灣商會會長許炳煌,紐英崙中華專業人士協會前任董事長王世輝等人。
圖片說明:
Scott Wheeler(左起),劉沙林,王軍濤在音樂會中場接受獻花。(菊子攝)
半徑合奏樂團( Radius
Ensemble)謝幕。(菊子攝)
王軍濤(右前)在音樂會前代表王丹致詞。(菊子攝)
訂閱:
留言 (Atom)