徐佑典拜會紐英崙中華公所、藝聯 發現CCBA好有錢

波士頓經文處處長徐佑典(右二)，夫人杜麗雲(右一)與僑教中心主任歐宏偉(左一)波士頓
僑務委員梅錫銳(左二)聽紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊講歷史。(周菊子攝)

                   (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)4月5日到任的駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長徐佑典，在4月14日拜會紐英崙中華公所，藝聯慈善社後，拜訪傳統僑團之旅告一段落。他感謝大波士頓各僑團對中華民國的支持，懇切表示將竭力維持彼此友誼與感情，並洗耳恭聽僑社建議。

波士頓新到任經文處處長徐佑典(右)強調經文處盼與僑胞合作。(周菊子攝)

                    徐佑典在紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊等人陪同下，14日一早先參觀了中華公所辦公室與僑委會贊助的圖書館，看到大樓內外的中華民國國旗，牆上的歷屆中華公所主席及往年活動照片，接著再去拜訪位於街口的藝聯慈善社，聽現任主席鄭慧民，湯偉雄，以及前任主席黃賢池等人簡述該社創辦緣由與近況。

陳家驊為徐佑典做的介紹，頗為仔細，他不僅點名介紹趕到中華公所，參加拜會活動，和徐佑典晤面的僑胞，還綜述了中華公所歷史。

陳家驊也指中華公所成員都是華人，從當年到現在，都支持自由、民主、法治。他還從家族歷史引申他個人對中華民國國旗的感情，指出紐英崙中華公所一度停掛國旗，還是靠前任中華公所主席阮鴻燦的努力，才又掛回了中華民國國旗。

紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊(左)發言。 (周菊子攝)

聽過華埠歷史的人幾乎都知道，波士頓華埠臥虎藏龍，各有派系，但有意見爭執時，只要中華公所出來調停，無論是誰都會給面子，中華公所也因此一直有著波士頓華埠龍頭老大地位。

不過，早年的中華公所主席由各姓氏公所派員輪流當值，一些人數較少的姓氏家族，輪到要當主席時，往往得向其他家族求援，調借人手。

那個時候，中華公所在好事福街上有個小小的辦公室，做為儲存文件與職員辦公，姓氏代表開會的場地。1983年發生一場爆炸意外，讓華埠因禍得福，雖然失去原有的辦公室，卻在政府協助下，取得中華公所現址。

波士頓經文處處長夫人杜麗雲(右)談吐落落大方。(周菊子攝)

經由陳毓璇，陳家驊，陳鐵堅等許多人的努力，中華公所後來爭取到投資者蓋大同村，為大約214戶人家提供可負擔住宅。1994年時，當年的中華公所主席黃述沾大膽借貸，把大同村的產權從投資者那而買了回來。

在那期間，還有陳毓璇等人與塔芙茨大學協商，為華埠社區爭取到喜露街50號做為將來的可負擔住宅建地。

陳家驊指出，中華公所現在是個很有錢的機構，這些物業的總值，加起來已有二，三千萬美元，另外的房屋，停車場出租等收入，每年也有逾百萬。中華公所正在思考，如何有效運用這些資產來造福社區。

波士頓經文處處長拜會中華公所，送茶為禮。右起，杜麗雲，徐佑典，陳家驊，梅錫銳，
歐宏偉。(周菊子攝)

在經文處副處長陳銘俊，僑教中心主任歐宏偉，波士頓僑務委員梅錫銳，紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊陪同下，波士頓經文處處長夫婦徐佑典，杜麗雲接著拜會藝聯慈善社，聽了藝聯慈善社的許多傳奇故事，包括該社由鄭慧民的父親與熱心人士創辦，曾為數難以計華裔移民提供臨時居所，介紹工作，不但幫助許多人安家樂業，甚至還購置墓地，安葬無依無靠，客死他鄉的同胞。                                                                                                                        徐佑典表示，這拜會之旅的確讓他對大波士頓僑社有了更深認識。他期待將來彼此合作無間。(圖片已於4月15日發表

波士頓經文處處長徐佑典(右二)拜會藝聯慈善社，送上茶葉一大盒。藝聯主席
湯偉雄(右起)，鄭慧明，前任主席黃賢池代表接受。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處處長徐佑典，杜麗雲夫婦(前中)拜會藝聯慈善社，與部分出席者合影。前右起，湯偉雄，陳家驊，
鄭慧民，黃賢池。歐宏偉(後右一)，雷國輝(右三起)，陳銘俊，梅錫銳，陳廉，李厚鵬等。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處處長徐佑典，早前還拜會了紐英崙昭倫公所。前排右起，許揚威，謝如鍵，徐佑典，陳銘俊，歐宏偉，後排右起，雷國輝，譚玉琴，
譚柏林夫婦，謝寶生，譚榮熾夫婦，談家權夫婦。(昭倫公所提供)

加斯林"薑味"籌款會表揚梅沛傑家族

加斯林糖尿病中心AADI的，右起，徐千田，金良城表揚梅錫銳夫婦，梅佩凡，梅沛傑夫婦一家人對"薑味"的支持。(周菊子攝)

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)加斯林糖尿病中心為“亞裔糖尿病研進會（AADI）”舉辦的籌款會，今年改名“薑味（A Taste of Ginger）”，3月23日晚在波士頓美術博物館（MFA）吸引四百多人到會，共籌得335,000餘元。

素描香菜館創辦人陳素描(左)與員工精心製作全麥包子
配黑木耳，黃瓜的健康菜餚。(周菊子攝)

加斯林糖尿病中心的資深副總裁暨首席科學家金良城當晚指出，經過多年深入社區的努力，已有更多亞裔認識了什麼是糖尿病，該如何防治。但研究調查所估計的到2030年時，全世界罹患糖尿病新個案中，幾乎有一半會是亞裔或太平洋島民，顯示“亞裔糖尿病研進會（AADI）”的工作，仍然艱鉅。

今年一月中出版了“還原糖尿病（The Diabetes Reset）一書的金良城指出，加斯林糖尿病中心將繼續與美國疾病防治中心合作，研究傳統亞裔飲食在減少染患糖尿病機率遇上的作用。

"薑味"長期贊助者趙廣華(左)與女友雙雙出席活動。
(周菊子攝)

今年的“薑味“籌款會，由常熟餐廳少東陳維禮，夏一樹夫婦，以及Deborah及C. Richard Carlson夫婦出任主席，表揚了加斯林糖尿病中心Beetham 眼科院的眼睛實驗門診中心首席主管Jennifer K. Sun。

會場上有廿六家中西食肆，以各色精緻美食取悅善長仁翁的味蕾，並以幻燈片打出“紐約市每兩名成人中就有一人患有糖尿病，或者有患糖尿病可能”，“傳統亞裔飲食有助降低體重，改善胰島素的敏感性”，“患有糖尿病的亞裔美人，染患肝臟併發病的機率比白人高”，“亞裔美人的體脂（BMI）超重指數應該是23，而不是25“等字樣，提醒出席者與亞裔有關的各項糖尿病資訊。

在波士頓美術博物館的美麗殿堂中，廿六家食肆擺出的各色精緻佳餚美點，當晚讓出席者目不暇給，聞香垂涎。

常熟餐廳的陳氏家族，也是"薑味"的長期支持者。
(周菊子攝)

”夏棚（Summer Shack）“名廚Jasper White和甄碧鳳合作，推出了羅伯高配羊肉片，“麵粉烘培店及餐廳（Flour Bakery & Cafe）“的張安柔擺出四川礁岩蝦，“燒酒（Shojo）“的梅沛傑擺出”小黃瓜冷湯“，全都讓人驚艷。Fuji集團的梁戰士，攤位上既有生魚片，也有多種壽司，惹得好多人一再回頭品嚐。

參加活動的食肆中，還有一對兄弟檔，張志安在水城（Watertown）開茶店MEM Tea，張志定開咖啡館Cafenation。他們兩人的父母程莉娜，張佐康都來幫人場。

出席者中的前昆士中學校長黃伯勳表示，今年出席的人多了，菜色也更多樣化，十分誘人。(圖片已於4月10日發表。

常熟餐廳少東兼大廚陳維禮，親自站台，為嘉賓解說
特製的魚丸湯作法。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭台灣商會會長歐陽露(左)與創會會長
王本仁(右)聯袂出席。(周菊子攝)

韓裔麻州亞美局前任委員Kate Dong(右二)和韓文報
發行人Myong Chang(左一)。(周菊子攝)

黃氏公所議長黃國麟(左起)，黃周麗桃夫婦在"薑味"活動
中巧遇華美福利會副行政主任黃素芬及其夫Anthony Soto
夫婦，以及Mem Tea創辦人張志安。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華埠社區中心前任董事長鍾潔姿(中)，周榮亞
(左)夫婦與華美福利會董事張大衛(右)。(周菊子攝)

"薑味"今年的主席李超榮夫婦(左二，三)和徐千田醫師
(右二)等人。(周菊子攝)

龍鳳集團少東梅沛傑與合夥人從2012年迄今，陸續
又開了Shojo，BLR，Ruckus等三家餐廳。(周菊子攝)

JP富士集團董事長梁戰士(中)與大廚兼股東曹明(右)，
為"薑味"親自掌廚。(周菊子攝)

加斯林"薑味"主席禮超榮夫婦(左二，三)與Audrey Park，
廖國鵬，何南(周菊子攝)

左起，華林太極功夫學校創辦人余翠梅，正推動獎學金
計畫的伍振中，華史會總監甄翠嬿，華林功夫學校師傅
Amy，華人醫務中心董事長廖國鵬，華林功夫師傅
蘇靜恩。(周菊子攝)

陳潔瀅將出任麻州住宅及發展署副署長

陳潔瀅。(圖片由州政府提供)

(Boston Orange 周菊子整理報導)麻州州政府即將新增一名亞裔高官。曾任亞美社區發展協會行政主任的陳潔瀅(Janelle Chan)將於4月23日調升麻州住宅及社區發展署副署長。

麻州州長的住宅及經濟發展辦公室今(19)日宣佈，指派陳潔瀅出任住宅及社區發展副署長(undersecretary for Housing and Community Development)，監管麻州的可負擔住宅，社區服務，以及流浪漢援助等項目。新職從4月23日起生效。

陳潔瀅於2016年加入麻州政府，在麻州灣運輸局(MBTA)擔任物業長(chief of real estate)，推動該局鄰近地鐵站的土地發展。更早之前，她在位於波士頓華埠的亞美社區發展協會工作了六年，依序出任住宅發展長及行政主任。

麻州住宅及社區發展署的前任副署長為Chrystal Kornegay，現已轉往為可負擔住宅提供財務支援的麻州住宅(MassHousing)，出任主管。

麻州住宅及經濟發展辦公室首長Jay Ash在任命宣佈中表示，可負擔住宅一直是貝克(Baker)政府的施政重心，陳潔瀅在可負擔住宅方面有獨特資質，將可協助州政府增建可負擔住宅。

陳潔瀅畢業於加州柏克萊大學的族裔研究系，副修公共政策，是哈佛大學設計研究院的羅布學者(Loeb Fellow)，獲有麻省理工學院城市計畫碩士學位。

下為麻州州政府新聞稿:

Secretary Ash Names Undersecretary Housing and Community Development

BOSTON – April 19, 2018 – The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development has announced Janelle Chan as Undersecretary for Housing and Community Development, effective April 23rd.

 “I am pleased to welcome Janelle to the team,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash. Title: Janelle Chan“Janelle’s leadership in housing, real estate development, and community engagement makes her uniquely qualified to take the helm of the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Baker-Polito Administration has prioritized increased housing production, particularly new affordable housing, recognizing the benefits it will bring to the Commonwealth and to ensuring Massachusetts remains a top place to live, work, and raise a family. I am confident Janelle will bring exceptional expertise and commitment to this major effort."

Chan joined the Baker-Polito administration in 2016 as the Chief of Real Estate for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). In that role, she managed real estate and asset development in line with the Open for Business initiative, which allows for transit-oriented development projects on MBTA land. The MBTA is one of the largest landowners in the state. Prior to joining the MBTA, Chan was executive director at Asian Community Development Corporation.

 “I am thrilled to take on this new role,” said Chan. “I started my career in Massachusetts as a community advocate and urban planner, leading the Asian Community Development Corporation   Janelle Chanand taking significant housing development projects from concept to reality, so it is a tremendous opportunity to work on housing matters at the state level. I'll also draw from my time in the Baker-Polito administration managing the MBTA's real estate portfolio.  I am honored to now play a leading role in advancing the administration’s efforts to create more affordable housing options, working across the Commonwealth to support all of our communities.”

In her new role, Chan will lead a department that works with community and business partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, community services, and other support to Massachusetts communities. She will design and implement housing and community development policy for the Commonwealth, including affordable housing development, public housing, federal housing and community development programs such as Community Development Block Grant and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and the emergency assistance system for homeless families and individuals.

About Janelle Chan:

Janelle Chan joined the Baker-Polito administration in 2016 as the Chief of Real Estate for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and managed an extensive real estate and asset portfolio. Previously, Chan was executive director at Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC), where she maintained a real estate portfolio of over $120MM in housing and commercial real estate; oversaw the real estate development pipeline, which included the development of the One Greenway mixed-use, mixed-income development with 345 units of both affordable and market rate housing in downtown Boston; and managed the Participatory Chinatown project along with other community-capacity building programs such as housing counseling. Chan is a LEED Accredited Professional in sustainable development. She was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, earned a Master in City Planning degree from M.I.T. with a specialization in Housing, Community, and Economic Development, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethnic Studies with a minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FAIR HOUSING AND EQUITY OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FAIR HOUSING AND EQUITY OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Open House to inform residents of their rights, provide housing resources to ensure fair and equitable access to housing opportunities

BOSTON - Thursday, April 19, 2018 - Building on the Walsh Administration's commitment to providing opportunities for safe and affordable housing, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the 2018 Fair Housing and Equity (FHE) Open House, which will take place on Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bolling Building in Dudley Square, and is free and open to all residents who live or rent property in the City of Boston. "Safe and stable housing is the foundation to a person's future success," said Mayor Walsh. "My administration is committed to providing the resources to equip residents with the information and tools they might need to overcome housing challenges. We will continue our important work to increase equity and opportunities in housing for all Bostonians." The Open House will provide individuals with the opportunity to learn about City and nonprofit services that investigate housing discrimination, provide affordable and income-restricted housing, and other housing resources. "Mayor Walsh is committed to creating every opportunity for residents to access and keep affordable housing in Boston," said Boston's Health & Human Services Chief, Marty Martinez. "The Fair Housing Open House is an opportunity for residents, regardless of zip code or status, to obtain the tools needed to access Boston's affordable and income-restricted housing stock, and to learn about various services available to prevent and challenge housing discrimination." "Housing discrimination hurts communities and the Office of Fair Housing & Equity is an invaluable resource to Boston in working to end that discrimination through education and enforcement," said Jamie Langowski, Esq, Assistant Director & Clinical Fellow Housing Discrimination Testing Program at Suffolk University Law School. The Open House will facilitate panel discussions, presentations, and outreach materials all related to affordable housing and preventing housing discrimination in Boston. Boston residents, or soon to be residents, are encouraged to attend the Open House. "50 years after the Fair Housing Act was born, HUD remains firmly committed to creating a nation where every person has the same access to housing and economic opportunity," said Susan Forward, HUD New England Regional Director of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.  "It is in this spirit that we are excited to join the City of Boston's Office of Fair Housing in educating landlords and renters about housing discrimination rights and responsibilities at The Boston Fair Housing Open House." April 11th marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, which ensures protections against discrimination of housing based on race, color, national origin, sex, familial status or disability. The Mayor's Office of Fair Housing and Equity implements these protections by investigating housing discrimination. FHE also protects residents by enforcing Affirmative Marketing policies that promote equal opportunity for residents to learn about new affordable and income restricted housing opportunities in Boston.

AG HEALEY TO CONGRESS: DON’T GIVE LAWYERS A LICENSE TO USE ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES

AG HEALEY TO CONGRESS: DON’T GIVE LAWYERS A LICENSE TO USE ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES

BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today led a bipartisan coalition of 20 state attorneys general urging Congress to oppose the so-called Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018, which would strip away protections against debt collection attorneys who use state courts to intimidate, harass and deceive consumers.

The letter states that, if enacted, the bill would amend the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to exempt law firms and licensed attorneys engaged in “litigation activities,” allowing them to engage in abusive practices. The amendment would also bar individuals from suing debt collection lawyers for damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees.  

            “This bill gives a free pass to predatory debt collection attorneys that harass our residents and manipulate our court system to threaten elderly and disabled people,” said AG Healey. “Congress should reject this bill.”

The attorneys general argue that “certain debt collection attorneys and law firms routinely misuse their access to the judicial system to take improper advantage of unsophisticated consumers.” These debt collectors’ use of litigation to collect debts disproportionally affects the most vulnerable consumers, who often lack the resources to hire lawyers, including the elderly, disabled and poor.  

State attorneys general and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have brought numerous actions against the practices of abusive debt collection law firms, which include falsely threatening to garnish the income and social security benefits of elderly and disabled consumers, threatening consumers with arrest and imprisonment for failure to pay debts, improperly suing consumers in courthouses miles from their homes, and filing lawsuits without meaningfully reviewing pleadings and without proof that consumers owe the debt at issue.

AG Healey’s Office regularly receives consumer complaints about debt collection abuses and has taken legal action against a number of debt collectors. In July 2017, the largest debt collection law firm in Massachusetts, Lustig, Glaser & Wilson, P.C., agreed to pay $1 million in restitution and significantly change their practices after AG Healey took action against them for widespread consumer abuses impacting thousands of Massachusetts consumers. That same month, the AG’s Office sued a Lowell debt collection attorney and was granted an injunction barring him from threatening consumers with arrest or imprisonment for nonpayment of small debts.

The AG’s Office is committed to combatting abusive debt collection practices. Consumers who have questions or concerns about such practices can call the Attorney General’s consumer hotline at 617-727-8400 or file a complaint with the office. 

Today’s letter comes in response to the House Financial Services Committee’s decision to vote the Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act out of committee.

Joining AG Healey in signing this letter today are attorneys general from California, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Washington D.C.

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Did You Know: Women in Construction Enjoy Great Pay, Full Benefits and Paid Training

WHAT:                     Are you a woman interested in pursuing a career with great pay, full benefits and paid training? Here is your opportunity to learn more about what it takes to pursue a career in the union building trades.  With a career in the building trades, you can take pride in building our cities and towns, while building a better life for yourself!  

Tradeswomen Tuesdayis a monthly recruiting event designed to educate women about the benefits of pursuing a career with the union building trades. This forum provides an opportunity for interested applicants to meet with other women who are currently working in various construction trades. Tradeswomen share their stories about their pursuit for a career in construction and offer helpful tips and information to those seeking to follow a similar path. 

WHO:                       Members of the Northeast Center for Tradeswomen’s Equity(NCTE), Tradeswomen, and women considering a career in the construction trades. 

WHEN:                    Tuesday, May 1, 2018 

                                    5:00pm – 6:30pm

WHERE:                  Building Pathways, 2201 Washington St., Roxbury, (Dudley Square)

WHY:                       Tradeswomen Tuesdays, hosted by NCTE, is part of an innovative, statewide recruitment strategy designed to encourage more women to pursue a career in the union building trades. The Build A Life That Works campaign seeks to address an ongoing challenge in an innovative and impactful way by inspiring women to pursue a career in the union building trades as a viable path to equal pay for equal work, excellent benefits, and a better future. Currently, in Massachusetts tradeswomen comprise 5% of the workforce. This statewide effort aims to increase tradeswomen in the building trades to 20% by 2020. 

The Build A Life That Works campaign taps into the insight that women could enjoy a rewarding career in the construction trades, if they would only consider the opportunity. To break down the barriers of awareness and consideration, Build A Life That Worksillustrates not just the benefits of a career with promising growth but also shares the great pride in building a legacy of Massachusetts developments. The campaign features real women in the building trades, now enjoying home ownership, quality time with their families, world travel and many more life moments and experiences, made possible with a career in construction. 

MAYOR WALSH OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR SPARK BOSTON'S ANNUAL IMPACT AWARDS

MAYOR WALSH OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR SPARK BOSTON'S ANNUAL IMPACT AWARDS

Awards shine a spotlight on young adults aged 20-34 doing outstanding work to improve the City

BOSTON - Thursday, April 19, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced nominations are now open for SPARK Boston's 2017-2018 Impact Awards. The annual Impact Awards shine a spotlight on young adults aged 20-34 doing outstanding work to improve the City of Boston. Nomination forms are available online, and will remain open through Friday, May 18, 2018.     "Boston is a city shaped by the actions and leadership of our residents, and our millennial population works especially hard to make their mark on our community," said Mayor Walsh. "The Impact Awards reflect the City's appreciation for this generation and the emerging leaders in our neighborhoods and industries."   "The Impact Awards are a grassroots recognition of Boston's leaders between the ages of 20 to 34," said Amy Mahler, SPARK Boston Director. "Nominees are submitted from our community, reviewed by our selection committee composed of SPARK Council members, and voted on by the Boston community. If you are or know of someone who deserves an Impact Award, nominate them today."   "The most amazing thing about the Impact Awards is being recognized by your peers and fellow change agents in communities across Boston," said Matt Parker, 2016 Impact Award winner and 2017-2018 SPARK Council Member. "SPARK and the City of Boston creates platforms lifting up the millennials that strive to lift up this great city. I am humble and blessed to receive such an award and look forward to this year's recipients."   This year's award categories reflect the diverse ways millennial residents act as leaders and change-makers in Boston: Arts & Culture: Visionaries who weave arts and culture into the fabric of our communities to engage and inspire those around them. Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Civic innovators who help our city attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement. Activism & Issue Advocacy: Emerging leaders elevating the voices of young Bostonians on the issues that impact us all. Public Service & Civic Leadership: Public servants, elected officials and other civic leaders working to ensure strong democracy and successful governance in our city. Community Building & Neighborhood Improvement: Engaged citizens who work collaboratively to strengthen their neighborhoods and promote their communities' interests. "Unsung Heroes": Outstanding teachers, social workers, nurses, emergency responders and human services professionals whose everyday dedication supports a healthy, thriving city. Nominees must be between the ages of 20-34 and live/work in Boston to be considered. A selection committee comprised of members of the SPARK Boston Council will review all nominations and select the top nominees in each category. A round of online voting will follow, and winners will be announced at the SPARK Impact Award ceremony in June. To nominate a friend, colleague, neighbor or yourself, click here.