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星期三, 6月 29, 2016

AG HEALEY ANNOUNCES MAJOR AWARD FOR MORE THAN 12,500 MASSACHUSETTS CONSUMERS UNDER SETTLEMENTS WITH VOLKSWAGEN OVER EMISSIONS FRAUD

AG HEALEY ANNOUNCES MAJOR AWARD FOR MORE THAN 12,500 MASSACHUSETTS CONSUMERS UNDER SETTLEMENTS WITH VOLKSWAGEN OVER EMISSIONS FRAUDVW Settlements Total $15 Billion, Company Required to Repurchase or Modify Falsely-Marketed Diesel Vehicles, Provide Restitution and Address Environmental Harms; AG Healey Leads Multistate Coalition in Obtaining More than $570 Million for States
            BOSTON – In the wake of admissions that Volkswagen installed software to cheat emissions tests performed on its diesel vehicles, Attorney General Maura Healey today announced a multistate settlement requiring Volkswagen to pay more than $570 million for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing diesel vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed defeat device software. This is part of $15 billion in total obligations Volkswagen has to consumers and government.
The multistate agreement is part of a series of state and federal settlements that will provide cash payments to affected consumers, require Volkswagen to buy back or modify certain VW and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles, and prohibit Volkswagen from engaging in future unfair or deceptive acts and practices in connection with its dealings with consumers and regulators. 
“Volkswagen’s contempt for the law and fraud on thousands of consumers in Massachusetts and across the country were startling in their scope and brazenness,” AG Healey said. “Today’s settlements mark the beginning of our efforts to hold Volkswagen accountable for the harm it caused, with a robust consumer compensation program, critical funding for environmental mitigation projects, and a serious civil penalty for Volkswagen’s widespread false advertising of so-called clean diesel.”

            Today’s coordinated settlements resolve consumer protection claims raised by a multistate coalition co-led by AG Healey and attorneys general in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington, and joined by 37other states against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Porsche AG and Porsche Cars, North America, Inc. – collectively referred to as Volkswagen. They also resolve actions against Volkswagen broughtby the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), California and car owners in private class action suits.   

The attorneys generals’ investigation confirmed that Volkswagen sold more than 570,000 2.0- and 3.0-liter diesel vehicles in the United States equipped with “defeat device” software intended to circumvent applicable emissions standards for certain air pollutants, and actively concealed the existence of the defeat device from regulators and the public. Volkswagen made false statements to consumers in their marketing and advertising, misrepresenting the cars as environmentally friendly or “green” and that the cars were compliant with federal and state emissions standards, when, in fact, Volkswagen knew the vehicles emitted harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) at rates many times higher than the law permitted.

Under the settlements, Volkswagen is required to implement a restitution and recall program for more than 475,000 owners and lessees of 2.0-liter diesel vehicles, of the model year 2009 through 2015 at a maximum cost of just over $10 billion. This includes more than 12,500 vehicles registered in Massachusetts.

Once the consumer program is approved by the court, affected Volkswagen owners will receive restitution payment ranging from at least $5,100 to a potential maximum of $10,000 and a choice between:

·         buy back of the vehicle (based on their value in September 2015 before the emissions-cheating scandal was disclosed); or
·         modification to the vehicle developed by Volkswagen to reduce NOxemissions that is acceptable to regulators. Owners will still be eligible to choose a buyback in the event regulators do not approve an appropriate modification. Owners who choose the modification option would also receive an Extended Emission Warranty and a Lemon Law-type remedy to protect against the possibility that the modification causes subsequent problems. 

The consumer program also provides benefits and restitution for lessees (restitution and a no-penalty lease termination option) and prior owners who sold their Volkswagen (50 percent of the restitution available to owners). Additional components of today’s settlements include:

·         Environmental Mitigation Fund: Volkswagen will pay $2.7 billion into a trust to support environmental programs throughout the country to reduce emissions of NOx. This fund, also subject to court approval, is intended to mitigate the total, lifetime excess NOx emissions from the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles identified below. Under the terms of the mitigation trust, Massachusetts is eligible to receive nearly $70 million to fund eligible mitigation projects.
·         Additional Payment to the States: In addition to consumer restitution, Volkswagen will pay to the states more than $1,000 per car for repeated violations of state consumer protection laws, amounting to more than $570 million nationwide. This amount includes more than $20 million for Massachusetts.  
·         Zero Emission Vehicles: Volkswagen has committed to investing $2 billion over the next 10 years for the development of non-polluting cars, or Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV), and supporting infrastructure.
·         Preservation of Environmental Claims: Today’s settlement by state attorneys general preserves all claims under state environmental laws, and Massachusetts maintains the right to seek additional penalties from Volkswagen for its violations of environmental and emissions testing laws and regulations. 

Volkswagen will also pay $20 million to the states for their costs in investigating this matter and to establish a fund that state attorneys general can utilize for future training and initiatives, including investigations concerning emissions violations, automobile compliance, and consumer protection. 

The full details of the consumer restitution and recall program will be available online at VWCourtSettlement.com and through the Federal Trade Commission’s website, www.ftc.gov/VWSettlement. Information can also be found on the Attorney General’s website.
Since the Volkswagen defeat device scandal was disclosed in September 2015, a group of state attorneys general has conducted a detailed investigation into Volkswagen’s wrongdoing. That multistate investigation was led for Massachusetts by Gillian Feiner, Chief of AG Healey’s False Claims Division, First Assistant Attorney General Christopher Barry-Smith, Christophe Courchesne, Chief of AG Healey’s Environmental Protection Division, Peter Mulcahy, Assistant Attorney General in AG Healey’s Environmental Protection Division, and former Assistant Attorney General Fred Augenstern of Environmental Protection Division, with critical assistance from Assistant Attorneys General Diane Barry and Gary Klein, along with Attorney Meghan Mackenzie, and Paralegal Krista Roche.

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR WALSH

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR WALSH

BOSTON - Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: 

"I am deeply concerned about these allegations. It is a great privilege to serve in City Hall and I will not allow anyone to squander that privilege. I expect everyone to perform at the highest ethical standards. There is no room in my Administration for the type of behavior that is alleged here.

That is why I have called for an independent ethics training program for all of the City's department heads.  And its why I have outside counsel looking into how these events have been managed. We need to ensure that the right practices are in place and the right safeguards. We are having a panel of experts review how things are done and help improve policies. I will not pre-judge anyone's guilt or innocence. Nor will I tolerate anything less than the highest ethical standards."

浙大校友徐翀開講 揭諮詢風投業面紗

(Boston Orange)浙江大學波士頓校友會625日在麻省理工學院舉辦職業講座,校友徐翀博士坦率分享轉行經歷,淺談金融行業,闡述中國生物醫療狀況,出席者會後紛紛歡喜表示,收穫豐富。
徐翀2001年從浙大的生物科技系畢業,其後在維琴尼亞大學獲得分子,細胞及生物發展博士學位,後來又再深造,取得企管碩士(MBA)學位。
他畢業15年來,經歷豐富。既做過基礎科學研究,進過麥肯錫諮詢公司當顧問,還跨行做過對沖基金投資,如今在F-Prime資本合夥人公司做生物製藥,醫療科技等領域的風險投資,和八路(Eight Roads)創投團隊密切合作,管理投資,在亞洲找新機會。
            徐翀在會中深入淺出地解釋了什麼叫做“對沖基金(Hedge Fund)”,也介紹了麥肯錫是一個什麼樣的公司。他坦言年輕人進麥肯錫工作,可以得到很好的鍛鍊、學習機會。他自己就是在那兒工作時,學會看到許多一般人看不到的細節,也才讓他在跨行進風險投資界,每天要看許多資料,請教許多人,以正確分析資訊,做最有效益決定時,游刃有餘。
            當回答“在麥肯錫工作最大的壞處是什麼”這提問時,徐翀笑說是太忙,因為常得大清早去趕飛機。
            由於徐翀長期關注醫療領域,亞洲,中國投資機會,他也和出席者分享了他對中國相關領域的觀察心得,包括中國面對人口老齡化,環境污染等壓力,海歸項目漸有浮濫現象,中國境內人才儲備不足,醫療保險體制還不健全,改革中有許多不確定性等等。
            出席校友會後有不少敢言,郭玄宗表示,徐翀的講談讓他領略到投資,諮詢這兩個行業的精彩,頗有聽君一席話,勝讀十年書的歡喜。朱瓊直言這樣的分享,是校友成長路上的最佳精神糧食之一。
            會長倪繼紅等幹部指出,這次慶祝母校建校120週年的講座活動,幸虧有秦玉琪、洋洋代借MIT教室,吳劍,高學宇等參與籌備,才能順利,成功的舉辦。

            倪繼紅也指出,過去三年,該會多次舉辦限12人參加的圓桌討論活動,但今後將舉辦開放供更多然參加的講座。(文稿內容由浙大校友會提供)



Eurofins Lancaster Laboratoriesopens office in Cambridge, Mass.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories expands Northeast footprint; opens office in Cambridge, Mass.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a global leader in bio/pharmaceutical laboratory services, announced today the opening of itsNortheast office, located in the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Cambridge,Massachusetts.

“The strength of Massachusetts’ Life Sciences cluster continues to attract leaders in biopharmaceutical development,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The talent and resources available here are unparalleled, and we are committed to supporting the success of companies like Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories.”

“As we forge strategic partnerships in supporting our clients’ scientific advancements and deliver innovative and timely solutions to the BioPharma industry, joining the Cambridge Innovation Center enhances our Northeast presence and officially places us at the hub of a prime biotech market,” said Timothy S. Oostdyk, Ph.D., Chairman, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories; Group Sr. Vice President, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing. “We are pleased to expand our sites into Massachusetts and serve as a valuable resource to our existing and future clients there, as well as make a positive impact on the Cambridge community.”

As a global leader in BioPharmaceutical product testing to the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories brings the most comprehensive, compliant and collaborative laboratory testing services to the Northeast market. Backed by a 55-year successful track record, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories offers a complete range of CMC Testing Services to support virtual and large bio/pharmaceutical companies and CMOs worldwide, including testing of all starting materials, process intermediates, bulk drug, finished product, and final packaging components through its broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology.

“We are excited to welcome Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories to the Massachusetts Life Sciences ecosystem,” said Travis McCready President & CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. “They are joining a strong and growing cluster of contract laboratory service providers in Massachusetts, including other global leaders in this sector that are playing a central role in the development of new treatments, therapies and cures for patients.  We look forward to being good partners with Eurofins as they put down roots and grow in the Commonwealth.”

“MassBio is thrilled to welcome Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories to the Massachusetts life sciences supercluster,” said Robert K. Coughlin, President & CEO of MassBio. “We know that Eurofins will bring value and benefit as they connect with new partners in our robust biopharma community, which increasingly relies on the important work of contract service providers.”

星期二, 6月 28, 2016

MAYOR WALSH CELEBRATES BOSTON MAIN STREETS AT 20TH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

MAYOR WALSH CELEBRATES BOSTON MAIN STREETS AT 20TH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 
Individuals and Businesses Honored for their Dedication
BOSTON - Tuesday, June 28, 2016-  Mayor Martin J. Walsh, together with Department of Neighborhood Development Director Sheila Dillon, Chief of Economic Development John Barros, City staff, members of Boston Main Streets and community members, today celebrated the Boston Main Streets volunteers and businesses of the year at the 20th annual Boston Main Streets awards ceremony.

"Boston Main Streets has had tremendous success in helping to revitalize our community and highlight the role our small businesses play in our neighborhoods," said Mayor Walsh. "I want to congratulate all of this year's volunteers and businesses of the year, who represent some of the best and brightest leaders who have gone out of their way to help not only their organization thrive, but their entire commercial district and city thrive as well."

From among the hundreds of Main Streets volunteers who gave more than 26,000 hours of time in 2015, each district has chosen one volunteer to honor as "Volunteer of the Year."  Since the start of the program in 1995, volunteers have contributed more than 375,000 hours of their time to Main Street efforts.  

This year's Volunteers of the Year are:

  • Allston Village Main Streets - Rebecca Corso 
  • Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets - Paulo DeBarros
  • Brighton Main Streets - Danita Jo Talbot
  • Chinatown Main Street - Shi Lan Liang
  • Dudley Square Main Streets - Settenah Wright
  • East Boston Main Streets - Veronica Robles
  • Egleston Square Main Street - Karen Sama
  • Fields Corner Main Street - Lee Adelson
  • Four Corners Main Street - Michelle Merrit
  • Greater Ashmont Main Street - Erica Mattison
  • Greater Grove Hall Main Streets - Andre Barbour
  • Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street - Arno Puskar
  • Hyde Park Main Streets - Cathy Horn
  • Mattapan Square Main Streets - Cynthia Lewis
  • Mission Hill Main Streets - Alison Pultinas
  • Roslindale Village Main Street - Marna Persechini
  • Upham's Corner Main Street - Nicole Chandler
  • Washington Gateway Main Street - Kristin Phelan 
  • West Roxbury Main Streets - Dominic Rebelo
     
In his remarks to awardees, Mayor Walsh referred to Boston's small businesses as "economic engines for their district," providing products and services to the people who live and work in the neighborhoods. Each Main Streets district has chosen one business to honor as Business of the Year.  In 2015, more than 2,100 businesses have received business assistance through their local Main Streets organizations, and Boston's Main Streets districts have boasted an average 95 percent occupancy rate for the last three years.

This year's Businesses of the Year include:
  • Allston Village Main Streets - Whole Heart Provisions - Rebecca Arnold & James DiSabatino
  • Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets - Bobby Fish Market - Maria Ramos & Omar Lawren
  • Brighton Main Streets - The Green Briar - The Briar Group
  • Chinatown Main Street - Jook Sing Café - Jadine Soo Hoo & Hing Soo Hoo
  • Dudley Square Main Streets - Dudley Café - Solomon & Royeka Chowdhury
  • East Boston Main Streets - Dough East Boston - Kevin Curley and Michael Sanchez
  • Egleston Square Main Street - Anique Nicole Hair Salon - Anique Nicole
  • Fields Corner Main Street - Antonio's Pizza - Brian Chavez
  • Four Corners Main Street - Sustainability Guild - Jhana Senxian
  • Greater Ashmont Main Street - The Modern Dog Boston - Charles Maneikis
  • Greater Grove Hall Main Streets - Covenant Creations Salon - Lakeisha Gillard
  • Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street - Tails - Yessy Feliz
  • Hyde Park Main Streets - Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream - Ron Covitz
  • Mattapan Square Main Streets - Auto Service & Tire - Ward & Chris McKeen
  • Mission Hill Main Streets - The Puddingstone Tavern - Harry Walsh
  • Roslindale Village Main Street - Boston Cheese Cellar - Adam Shutes
  • Upham's Corner Main Street - Boston Pizza and Grill - Aycan  "John" Gencoglu
  • Washington Gateway Main Street - Anita Kurl Salon - Kandace Cummings
  • West Roxbury Main Streets - B & M Auto - Mark Karafotias & Bruce Lovely

Earlier this year, Mayor Walsh launched the City of Boston's first small business plan to serve as a roadmap to guide the City's approach to supporting small businesses as they start and grow in Boston. The City of Boston has 40,000 small businesses that create 170,000 jobs and generate nearly $15 billion in annual revenue. 
About Boston Main Streets

Developed out of a partnership between the City of Boston and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Boston Main Streets initiative was created in 1995 as the first urban, multi-district Main Streets program in the nation, with the goal of establishing thriving commercial districts throughout the city.  Boston Main Streets is a successful model for urban commercial district revitalization that strengthens local business districts through strong organizational development, community participation, resident and merchant education and sustainable development. Boston Main Streets continues to empower individuals in the small business sector to have a direct role in the economic health, physical appearance, and development of their own community.

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Multi-Campaign Strategy to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes This Summer

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Multi-Campaign Strategy to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes This Summer
Lt. Governor Polito Joined by UMass Medical Trauma Surgeon, Law Enforcement and Highway Safety Advocates

WORCESTER– The Baker-Polito Administration’s Highway Safety Division (HSD) of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security today announced a series of education and enforcement campaigns focused on several critical issues: teen driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety, impaired driving and child passenger safety.
“Summer should be a season of fun for families across the Commonwealth, but with warmer temperatures come increased risks on the road,” saidGovernor Charlie Baker. “Simple things like designating a sober driver, staying off your mobile phone, and wearing your seatbelt will go a long way toward making it a safer summer for all.”
The kick-off event was held at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and was attended by state and local law enforcement, highway safety advocates, and medical representatives from the hospital.
“The weekend of July 4th is just around the corner, and more motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians will be on the road than at any other time of the year,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.  “We are asking motorists to protect themselves, their loved ones and their fellow citizens this summer by buckling up, properly securing your children, paying attention when you’re behind the wheel, and driving sober.”
“UMass Memorial Medical Center is a fitting location for the state to launch its summer education and enforcement campaigns,” said Dr. Michael Hirsch, M.D., UMass Memorial Medical Center trauma surgeon. “Our ER and trauma center doctors and nurses see the devastating aftermath of motor vehicle crashes every day, including traumatic brain injuries from not wearing a seat belt or helmet.”
The HSD summer campaigns follow:
Teen Drivers: The “100 Deadliest Days” campaign is aimed at teen drivers and their parents/caregivers. Governor Charlie Baker is featured in a video public service announcement (PSA) that highlights the dangers that inexperience, distraction, impairment and fatigue play in teen crashes.  The PSA, which is airing on network affiliates across the state, offers tips to parents on how they can help keep their teen safe during the dangerous summer driving season.  Key facts:
  • In 2014, 24 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 died on Massachusetts roads.
  • According to AAA distraction was a factor in nearly 6 out of 10 moderate to severe teen crashes.

Bike and Pedestrian Safety: The HSD will provide grants to 71 local police departments for additional enforcement of bicycle and pedestrian laws. Patrols will ensure that drivers are yielding to pedestrians and that vehicles are operating at safe speeds in areas where people walk and bike.
The HSD is also launching an education campaign featuring sidewalk decals on Boston sidewalks and kiosks in high traffic locations. The campaign will also include transit advertising on buses in Boston, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester -- the cities with the highest injury and fatality rates in the state. The campaign will remind pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists to use caution when using the roads.  Key facts:
  • Massachusetts saw a 26 percent increase in pedestrian deaths from January to June of 2015, compared to the same period the prior year.
  • The trend is continuing into 2016 – Massachusetts witnessed 11 deaths in January alone.

Impaired Driving: The HSD will be launching an adult drunk and drugged driving education campaign that promotes the use of taxis and other transportation options. The campaign includes a 15-second online video ad and sports team sponsorships with the Boston Red Sox, Brockton Rox, Lowell Spinners and the Cape Cod League that will include stadium signage, restroom posters, video screens, PSAs, and on-air announcements urging fans not to drive if impaired.  Key facts:
  • In 2014, 154 people died in alcohol related crashes -- an 8 percent increase over 2013.
  • Drug related violations have risen 32 percent (1,365-1,803) from 2011 to 2015.

Lt. Governor Polito and other officials urged Massachusetts residents to:
·       Buckle up – all passengers, every trip.
·       Properly restrain children in a car or booster seat.
·       Require children under age 13 to ride in the back seat.
·       Observe posted speed limits.
·       Drive without any kind of impairment.
·       Turn off your phone before you get behind the wheel and pull over if you need to use a hand-held device.
·       Wear a bike helmet.
·       Cross in crosswalks.
·       Be respectful of all road users including bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists.

Public Service Announcements:
Governor Baker PSA - (:30)
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb65YI0uQTg
Governor Baker PSA - (1:24)
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLe3Ck_cSXE
For more information about the Highway Safety Division’s educational campaigns, go to:

80 Makers to Exhibit at Boston Mini Maker Faire Hosted by Boston Children’s Museum

80 Makers to Exhibit at Boston Mini Maker Faire Hosted
by Boston Children’s Museum

Google, CBS4 Boston, National Grid, Velcro Companies, Autodesk,
Vertex, Target, MAKE Magazine Sponsor Boston’s First Maker Faire Event

BOSTON, MA – June 28, 2016 – Boston Children’s Museum announced that major sponsors have signed on for the first Boston Mini Maker Faire event on Saturday July 23, 2016.  Sponsors include Google, CBS4 Boston, National Grid, Velcro Companies, Autodesk, Vertex, MAKE Magazine. A diverse group of “Makers” will inspire and inform visitors with exhibits incorporating robots, LEGO®, science, boat building, Japanese wood working, art, design and more.  Maker exhibitors include NOVA and Design Squad Global from WGBH; Design Museum Boston; Boston University’s FIRST Robotics Team; Museum of Science; Einstein’s Workshop; EASE Lab at Olin College of Engineering; Google Making and Science; Artisan’s Asylum. The Boston Mini Maker Faire will be held outside of the Museum on Fort Point Channel.

The maker movement, inspired by the desire to create and invent, is nurturing a new wave of hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship. The maker movement celebrates learning through doing, and the spirit of sharing and is enabled by new tools such as 3D software and printers, desktop machine tools, laser cutters, electronics kits. Moreover, the growth of shared spaces empowers makers to access more advanced fabrication tools.

David Saff of Google’s Making & Science Initiative, said "Google is excited to help celebrate and support makers, scientists, and inventors of all ages, and to be part of the future of innovation in Boston."

Part science fair, part county fair, part craft fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages celebration of creative ingenuity in all its forms. Maker Faire features tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, roboticists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, commercial exhibitors, and more presenting the creative endeavors for which they are most passionate. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they make, how they make it, and to share what they learn when they do. Maker Faires are community-based learning events that inspire everyone to think creatively and innovatively, and to connect with people and projects in their local community. 

"Science and innovation have been central to our brand for more than 60 years, when George de Mestral - inspired by the natural hook-and-loop mechanism of the burdock plant - first created VELCRO® Brand fasteners," said Fraser Cameron, CEO of Velcro Companies. "We are committed to helping the next generation of inventors by inspiring them to create, learn and explore through programs like the Mini Maker Faire. We are proud to be a sponsor of this outstanding event."

The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA and in 2016 celebrated its eleventh annual show with some 1,300 makers and 150,000 people in attendance. In 2014 President Obama hosted the first White House Maker Faire.  World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in five years to 900+ makers and 90,000 attendees.  Thirty-two larger scale Maker Faires occur in cities around the world—Detroit, Atlanta, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and Shenzhen to name a few— and over 150 community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced in the United States and in 34 other countries around the world.

“Today’s young Makers are tomorrow’s innovators, engineers, artists, and creative thinkers,” says Faire organizer Tim Porter. “The Boston Mini Maker Faire is meant to be both inspirational and aspirational – we want to inspire adults and youth to think and act creatively in their lives. And we want each visitor to the Faire to find something to aspire to. The Boston Mini Maker Faire is a marketplace of possibilities; an event where children and adults alike will be exposed to the amazing, the ingenious, and the captivating; and where anyone can shop around for creative endeavors they may not have thought possible.”

The Boston Mini Maker Faire is being led by Boston Children's Museum and an advisory board of leaders from local Maker organizations, including Derek Seabury from Artisan's Asylum, Henry Houh from Einstein's Workshop, Abigail Norman from Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, and Rosa Weinberg from NuVu Studio.
                                                                                                                                  
Tickets to outside Maker Faire activities are $10 or $20 to both the Maker Faire and the Museum. Pre-event tickets are on sale now. Visitmakerfaireboston.com/attend/ to purchase tickets.

Boston Mini Maker Faire is independently organized by Boston Children’s Museum and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc.

For additional information visit makerfaireboston.com andBostonChildrensMuseum.org