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星期二, 7月 14, 2015
波士頓公校新任總監張欽棠歡迎會 7/22
波士頓市府廣場“草皮”派對 7/15 中午
MAYOR WALSH TO HOST CITY HALL PLAZA PARTY ON BOSTON'S NEW "FRONT LAWN"
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BOSTON - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host a City Hall Plaza Party, celebrating the launch of Boston's new "Front Lawn" on City Hall Plaza. The newly expanded stretch of astroturf will be officially rolled out on Wednesday, and will have lawn games, board games and new seating available, as well as music. Food trucks will also be in attendance, including Boston's Baddest Burger, Momogoose and Papi's Stuffed Sopapillas. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The party will begin at 11:00AM and officially end at 2:00PM. The turf will remain outside until the end of the outdoor season. This newest development is part of Mayor Walsh's efforts to enliven City Hall and the Plaza. From the Adirondack chairs to new tables and lights to brighten up the exterior of City Hall, Mayor Walsh is dedicated to making City Hall and the Plaza a welcoming place people want to visit.
Mayor Walsh will attend the party from 11:45AM to 12:30PM. At 11:45AM, Mayor Walsh will make a special presentation to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and then proceed to the party. The Mayor will also announce the winner(s) of the #BOSMeltNow Challenge during the party.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
11:00AM - 2:00PM
WHERE: City Hall Plaza
Media parking will be available on the Plaza. For attendees, City Hall Plaza is accessible by MBTA via Haymarket (Orange and Green), State Street (Orange and Blue) or Park Street (Green and Red).
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MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES "BOSTON BIKES AND BITES" WOMEN'S BIKE RIDE AND FESTIVAL
MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES "BOSTON BIKES AND BITES" WOMEN'S BIKE RIDE AND FESTIVAL
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Largest Biking Event for Women in New England on July 18;
Will Feature Day of Cycling, Food, Live Entertainment
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BOSTON - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announcedBoston Bikes and Bites, the largest biking event for women in New England will take place this Saturday, July 18. For the first time, the event this year will feature food prepared by local celebrity chefs, including Jody Adams of Rialto; Joanne Chang of Flour; Rachel Klein of Liquid Art House; Jennifer Park of Forge, Bloc 11 and Diesel Café; Seta Dakessian of Seta's Café; and Mary Bandereck of Topsfield Bakeshop. Jody Adams and Jennifer Park will be participating in the bike ride as well. Music for the event will be provided by Zili Misik, an award winning all-female band performing African, Caribbean and American soul.
"I encourage women from Boston and all over the region to take part in Saturday's exciting event," said Mayor Walsh. "This healthy and fun annual event always offers a terrific day, but it will prove to be even more festive and exciting this year thanks to our celebrity chefs and musicians."
Group rides of 10, 30 and 50 miles will start and end at Daisy Field located at Willow Pond and the Jamaicaway in Jamaica Plain. Cyclists will travel along the Emerald Necklace in Jamaica Plain, with a rest stop at the Powisset Farm in Dover. Along the way, riders will enjoy "bites" prepared by participating premier chefs. Cyclists will be welcomed back to the park at the end of the ride for live music performed by Zili Misik. In addition, there will be skills clinics in mechanics, commuting and road cycling. Instructors from Boston Bikes will be on-hand offering a learn-to-ride clinic for women who never learned to bicycle or who would like to brush up on their cycling skills.
"Cycling continues to be an active recreational activity and it's great to see more women are embracing bikes as a viable method of transportation as well," said Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Gina Fiandaca. "For women of all experience levels with biking, Boston Bikes and Bites is an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the outdoors together on a nice day in the city."
Registration and a $35 fee is required with discounts available for low-income Boston residents. Registration is open on the website atwww.bostonbikes.org/women/festival. Men who would like to volunteer are encouraged to visit the website to sign up. Proceeds from the cycling event will benefit local organizations working to promote healthy living.
Boston Bikes is part of Mayor Walsh's vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all of its citizens. A division of the Boston Transportation Department, Boston Bikes seeks to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors, with a focus on improvements in all six universal bike planning areas: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Encouragement, Equity and Evaluation.
Boston Bikes and Bites is a part of the Boston Bikes' Women's Initiative, a series of rides, biking socials and clinics designed to encourage women to experience the benefits of biking in Boston. The event is sponsored by Ciclismo Classico, a company specializing in bicycle tours. Boston Bikes and Bites is organized in partnership with River's Edge Cycling, which produces an annual Berkshires to Boston Bike Ride.
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MAYOR WALSH HOSTS CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
MAYOR WALSH HOSTS CITY OF BELFAST
YOUTH ORCHESTRA FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
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BOSTON - Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh is proud to announce the City of Boston will launch the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series with an opening night performance by the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) on July 15 at 7 p.m. on City Hall Plaza.
"We are continuing to strengthen our Sister-City relationship with the City of Belfast through positive and productive exchanges," said Mayor Walsh. "I am pleased to welcome these young people Boston as we make City Hall Plaza a welcoming and entertaining location for residents and visitors to enjoy." Originally formed in 1955, the CBYO is considered one of the top youth orchestras in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. As the first stop in its 60th Anniversary Concert Tour to the United States, Conductor Paul McBride and the 82 member orchestra will perform a mixture of light classical repertoire with some Irish favorites. "We are delighted to make Boston the first stop on our U.S. tour, and are looking forward to bringing classical and Celtic entertainment to concertgoers," said Paul McBride, conductor of the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra. All shows begin at 7 p.m. and are presented by Mayor Walsh, the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with sponsor Eastern Bank. Now celebrating 43 years as Boston's longest-running free outdoor concert series to the heart of the city. For more information, call 617-635-3911, visit www.boston.gov/summer, or follow @VisitBoston on Twitter. City Hall Plaza is accessible by MBTA via Haymarket (Orange and Green), State Street (Orange and Blue), or Park Street (Green and Red) stations. |
星期一, 7月 13, 2015
八仙樂園粉塵爆燃事件，陳士魁前往醫院探望僑生及家屬
八仙樂園粉塵爆燃事件，陳士魁前往醫院探望僑生及家屬
新北市八仙樂園6月27日發生粉塵爆燃案，計有來自馬來西亞就讀臺北醫學大學林姓僑生、就讀萬能科技大學黃姓華裔外籍生，以及來自香港地區就讀元智大學的莫姓學生受到燒傷，僑務委員會委員長陳士魁至表關切，除與家屬聯繫慰問，並於7月6日親自前往臺北醫學大學附設醫院以視訊方式探視受傷僑生及慰問家屬，同時致贈慰問金。陳士魁表示對於受傷僑生，僑委會視為自己子弟盡全力給予妥善協助，並感謝院方醫療團隊及校方不眠不休照顧受傷僑生；陳士魁委員長亦指派僑生處處長及副處長分赴林口長庚醫院及汐止國泰醫院慰問受傷學生家屬，表達本會對於受傷同學的關切與協助之意。
本次意外事件，陳士魁委員長已責成僑委會僑生處同仁採個別專案方式，持續與受傷僑生相關家屬、校方保持聯繫，務必給予同學受傷後續治療之關懷與必要協助。
Governor Baker Appoints Nonie Lesaux as Chair of Board of Early Education and Care
Governor Baker Appoints Nonie Lesaux as Chair of
Board of Early Education and Care
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today announced the appointment of Nonie Lesaux, Ph.D., to the Board of Early Education and Care, and designated her as the new Chair.
“I’m pleased to welcome Nonie as chair of the Board of Early Education and Care,” said Governor Baker. “With years of experience in the education field, Nonie has risen as a leader for early education and literacy reforms in the Commonwealth and brings a unique skill set to the table that will strengthen programs and enrich education for young children.”
“Nonie’s expertise in language and literacy development, knowledge of early educator practice, and experience working with policymakers will be a significant asset to the Board of Early Education and Care,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Tom Weber. “I look forward to working with Nonie and the Board in advancing the system of early education and care in the Commonwealth, and supporting strong outcomes for all children.”
“It is an honor to serve as the Chair of the Board of Early Education and Care. I look forward to working with the board, Commissioner Tom Weber, and the EEC team to further the mission of providing children with the foundation for healthy development and educational accomplishment,” said Chair Lesaux. “I thank the Baker-Polito Administration for this opportunity to support our Commonwealth’s children, their families, and all those involved in setting the youngest members of our communities on a path toward lifelong success.”
“Nonie’s insight and analytical expertise will be an asset to the Board and Commissioner Weber as we strive to improve the quality, affordability, and availability of early education and care in Massachusetts,” said Secretary of Education Jim Peyser. “I also thank Jay Gonzalez for his service to the board and appreciate his support of early education in our state.”
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SEAPORT AND FORT POINT THE FOCUS OF U.S. ATTORNEY REVIEW OF DISABILITY ACCESS
SEAPORT AND FORT POINT THE FOCUS OF U.S. ATTORNEY
REVIEW OF DISABILITY ACCESS
BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that it has launched a review of restaurants in Boston to determine whether they are being operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has selected for review restaurants in Boston’s Seaport and Fort Point neighborhoods. With the ongoing construction and development in this area of the city, the review is intended to ensure that these neighborhoods are accessible to the increasing numbers of residents and tourists who will be visiting.
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and reminds us that all individuals with disabilities deserve to have full access to public places,” said United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz. “We look forward to partnering with restaurants to make sure that they are accessible to every resident and visitor to our City.”
Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the owners and operators of places of public accommodation, which includes restaurants. The ADA authorizes the U.S. Department of Justice to undertake periodic reviews of covered establishments. This initiative is being conducted in accordance with the Department of Justice’s statutory responsibility to review compliance with federal law and not in response to any specific complaint against any of the restaurants.
To facilitate its compliance review, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been conducting site visits of the restaurants to assess accessibility and to evaluate compliance with federal ADA regulations. If the site visits reveal that a particular restaurant is not in compliance with the law, the U.S. Attorney’s Office intends to notify the owners and operators to secure voluntary compliance. The Department of Justice is also authorized to commence a civil lawsuit in federal court in any case that involves a pattern or practice of discrimination or raises issues of general public importance.
In 2010, to coordinate the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in enforcing federal civil rights laws, U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz formed the Civil Rights Enforcement Team (CRET), which is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys and professional staff from the criminal and civil divisions of the office. The primary goals of the CRET are to uphold the constitutional rights of all residents, particularly the most vulnerable members of society and to enforce federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and national origin.
Additional information about the ADA is available at www.ADA.gov or through contacting the U.S. Attorney’s Office at (617) 748-3100.
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