星期六, 9月 12, 2020

9/12 麻州新冠確診個案再添435宗


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麻州州長查理貝克鎖州被告 911開庭

麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)在州政府大樓前升旗，悼念911事件。
(圖片來自州長辦公室)

             (Boston Orange 綜合編譯)麻州州長有沒權力在病毒大流行期間，下達影響民眾生活，企業經營的行政命令?包括機構，個人在內的大約10名原告，今年6月向麻州最高法院控告麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)，9月11日開始聽證。
             麻州最高法院的6名法官9月11日時在網上開了會，首席法官Ralph D. Gants上週心臟病發作，沒參加。這法院由7名法官組成，其中5名法官是查理貝克指派的。只有首席法官Ralph D. Gants，以及原定上個月，現延期至12月才退休的法官Barbara A. Lenk是前任麻州州長派屈克(Deval Patrick)指派的。
             這訴訟是由10名原告提出，包括髮廊東主，北端(North End)的餐廳業主，2名教堂牧師，以及新公民自由聯盟的DeGrandis，財政聯盟基金會(Fiscal Alliance Foundation)的董事會主席，本身也是律師的Danielle Huntley Webb。他們想要推翻查理貝克為因應新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)大流行，在過去六個月中所發佈的許多行政命令。
             訟案的重心是1950年的”民防法(Civil Defense Act)，這個在冷戰時期制定，在全州面對敵人攻擊，破壞，暴動，失火，淹水，或是所謂的其他天然災害時，給州長很廣泛的權衡權力。
            查理貝克辯稱，病毒大流行就符合那最後一段的天然災害要求，讓他可以在不需要議會批准下，很快地採取行動，包括訂定新的旅行規定，限制集會人數，關閉企業，以減緩病毒擴散。
             代表”新公民自由聯盟(New Civil Liberties Alliance)”控告查理貝克的律師Michael P. DeGrandis表示，該法案並未提及疾病，而查理貝克卻動用了應該保留給議員的警察權力。
            “新公民自由聯盟”是由指甲沙龍，餐館及宗教組織組成的團體。
             查理貝克也引述另一州法，稱那給了他的公共衛生廳廳長權力，在對公共健康有害的緊急情況下採取行動。不過該法不像”民防法”可以延伸得那麼廣。
             Michael P. DeGrandis說，查理貝克的控制，把麻州搞得天翻地覆了。他說這是”處理”以及麻州政府的性質是法治還是人治的問題。
             在聽證會中，Michael P. DeGrandis面對著法官們的重複質問，有時甚至直接問他意圖何在。法官還探討了麻州議會是否授權了麻州州長採取行動。
              新公民自由聯盟是一個位於華府的非牟利組織，Charles Koch  基金會捐了200萬元給該機構。
              9月11日，由於新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)，麻州已有8971人死亡，並在當天新增433確診個案後，總共有122,202人感染病毒。
             
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波士頓學院一週內有67名學生確診

             (Boston Orange編譯)學校開學了，新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)感染也加速擴散了?波士頓學院(BC)今(12)日在學校網頁上更新資料，說明在9月7日至9月13日之間，共有67名大學部學生確診。全校共有104人曾經確診，目前仍共有82人在確診狀態中。
             波士頓學院全校在前述這一星期中，共有2954人做了檢測，其中包括2647名大學部學生。目前仍確診的82人中，有40人在隔離屋中隔離，42人在家中療養。
             早在8月底，已經有學校傳出師生確診消息。共有學生35,000人的波士頓大學，在7月27日至8月27日間，做了5376次檢測，發現8名學生確診，其中7人都是在8月11日以後確診的。另有98人無法確定。愛默生學院則是在8月10日檢測了250人後，有1人確診。9月10日，也有Pope Francis預備學校有一名學生確診。
             在學生及學校鄰近居民都表示擔心自己的健康，麻省總醫院(MGH)傳染病部門主管Rochelle Walensky質疑波士頓學院是否在檢測上做得不夠，聲稱現在要做大追蹤，時間不等人之後，波士頓學院在9月11日急忙”滅火”。
             接受記者們採訪的學生，家長及學校鄰居都指波士頓學院的學生，員工，做病毒檢測的頻率不夠，接觸追蹤也做得不到位，和校園及鄰里的人溝通都不足。許多學生說，他們是9月10日看報紙才知道，學校游泳隊和潛水隊有一群人感染了病毒。
             波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh)說，波士頓學院的COVID安全準則是應該查知發生這種情況的。他說，”我們現在還沒進入危機時刻，但我們必須注意這些突然爆發出來的情況”。
             根據波士頓環球報的報導，波士頓學院檢測學生的頻率，和本地許多其他大學，例如波士頓大學，東北大學等相比，都少得多。其他大學一星期至少兩次，檢測所有住校學生。點
            波士頓學院卻僅在學生到校報到時做檢測，然後點綴式的檢測無症狀者。波士頓學院的計畫是每星期檢測1500人。該校約有7300名大學部學生住校。
             波士頓學院一名擔任救生員，怕遭遇報復而不願公開姓名的學生表示，游泳隊友人週一感到不舒服，週二確診，但是學校卻沒有通知她和其他的救生員，發生了這樣的事。她還是週三看報紙才知道。然後學校說會讓校內打工學生每週做一次檢測，週四卻拒絕給她做檢測，直到週五，她才終於作了檢測。
             一名有兩個孩子就讀波士頓學院的父親憤怒地認為，學校讓學生回校上課，就要為學生負責任。他的兩個唸大三的小孩，一人確診後隔離，另一人因為是接觸確診者，也隔離了。這兩名學生之前都和游泳隊，潛水隊的隊員有來往。
             波士頓學院發言人Jack Dunn在週五下午表示，本週波士頓學院已增加檢測了，做了2500人次。但他說那不是因為有一群人確診引發的，而是學校實施逐步增加檢測的結果。
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星期五, 9月 11, 2020

COVID-19逼使麻州3600家餐館關門

               (Boston Orange 周菊子綜合報導)麻州餐館協會(MRA)估計，全州16,000多家餐館，大概有3,600家在新型冠狀病毒疫情中關門大吉，關店率大約23%。現場表演活動聯盟(Live Events Coalition )的麻州分支9月7日也在柯普利廣場的三一教堂前擺出”無人宴”，申訴這行業撐不下去了。
麻州餐館協會(MRA)圖表。
               麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)是在2020年3月23日以行政命令規定非必要企業(Non-essential business)暫時關閉的。6月8日，6月22日，麻州政府在第二階段開放中，陸續准許餐館從戶外到室內的開始恢復營業，但是礙於新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)疫情還未完全消散，為民眾安全起見，不但要求餐館加強清潔，消毒措施，還規定餐桌、座位，顧客和員工得保持6英尺距離，同一張餐桌不得容納6名以上顧客等等。
               已經一連兩個月零收入的餐館業，眼看著生意無法完全復原，政府的補助始終有限，各種跡象都顯示著目前這樣的慘淡情況，在疫情沒有消彌中，不知道會持續到什麼時候，於是一家，一家的餐館打烊消息，不斷傳出。
               波約斯頓街(Boylston)和Gloucester接交界處兩旁的4家受歡迎酒吧，McGreevey’s，The Pour House，Lir，Whiskey，竟然都關門了。因為Cheers這部電視劇而出名的酒吧，當初因為受歡迎，在波士頓市政府對面遊客區的芬紐廳(Fanneuil Hall)開了家分店，生意也一直火紅，現在卻也撐不下去了。出名的海鮮餐廳連鎖店Legal Sea Foods，也關了3家分店。
Gateway Productions負責人舉牌自救。(周菊子攝)
               華人經營的餐廳，有位於摩頓市的”一品香”，在本月初黯然熄燈。波士頓華埠，則有華盛頓街上的”新西貢三明治”店，關上了大門。
               在新型冠狀病毒肆虐的疫情中，受打擊最大的行業，除了餐館業，還有現場表演活動業。餐館業因為這波疫情，新成立了一個獨立餐館聯盟(Independent Restaurant Coalition)，現場表演活動業也成立了聯盟(Live Events Coalition)，都申訴著數以百萬計的人，快要面對無米可炊的困境。
Gateway-productions的負責人Alex Sommerfew和多名義工代表麻州同業，在9月7日到波士頓市柯普利廣場的三一教堂前，擺出有表演舞台及桌椅，卻沒人的場景，申訴他們這個行業正面臨無以為繼的慘況。他自己還舉著一塊黑底白字的標語牌，以他已經營了20年的公司為例，指出一旦現場表演活動的禁令持續，他這家公司關門了，就會有22個家庭的生計受影響，800萬元營業額泡湯。他很傷心的透露，他把這場申訴活動的訊息，發給了所有媒體，卻沒人報導。
獨立餐館聯盟則在網頁上申訴著，如果他們不行動，有1100萬名餐館業員工會失業。
聯邦政府的參眾議員顯然也聽到了餐飲業及現場表演活動業的聲音，眾議院於6月提出了”穩定餐館業法案”眾議院版(HR7197)，要拿出1200億元來幫助餐館業者。華裔聯邦眾議員孟昭文訂9月15日早上11點，舉行公聽會(https://ushr.zoomgov.com/j/1600840933)。美國中餐聯盟副主席梁利堂今(11)日也在餐飲老闆+華人企業救助會這個微信群組呼籲華裔餐館業者出席。

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麻州COVID-19確診數回升 9月11日443宗


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星期四, 9月 10, 2020

MAYOR WALSH, BOSTON POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCE DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS


MAYOR WALSH, BOSTON POLICE REFORM TASK FORCE ANNOUNCE DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS 

BOSTON - Thursday, September 10, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Police Reform Task Force today announced the Task Force's initial, draft recommendations to bring lasting, systemic change to the Boston Police Department (BPD), and enhance enforceability, accountability, trust, and transparency, improving the relationship between the BPD and Boston community that it serves and protects. In June, the Task Force was charged with reviewing the Boston Police Department's current policies and procedures. The Task Force is focused on four main areas of review: Use of Force policies; Implicit Bias Training, the Body-worn Camera Program, and Strengthening the Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel (CO-OP).

As part of their draft recommendations, the Task Force recommends the City of Boston and Boston Police Department undertake the following five tasks: 
  1. Create an independent Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) with full investigatory and subpoena power, i.e. the ability to call witnesses and to compel the discovery of documents, to replace the CO-OP.
  2. Formalize and expand the BPD's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  3. Expand the BPD's use of the body-worn camera program where it increases police transparency and accountability, and continue to ban the use of biometrics and facial recognition software.
  4. Enhance the BPD's Use of Force policies so that they articulate clear and enforceable disciplinary code of consequences for violations and infractions and hold the BPD publicly accountable for the violation of these policies.
  5. Adopt data and record practices that maximize accountability, transparency and public access to BPD records and data.
These recommendations will have a two-week public comment period and a public listening session during the week of September 21 before final recommendations are submitted to Mayor Walsh. The recommendations are actively being translated into five languages, and the full report is available here. 

"The time for urgent change is now, and I thank the Task Force members for their in-depth work, and commitment to holding our City to a higher standard," said Mayor Walsh. "These initial recommendations will guide how we reform Boston's police force, and strengthen our commitment to community policing. As we finalize this report, we'll continue to prioritize the voices of our Black and Brown residents, who bear the brunt of the racial injustices embedded in our society." 

"These draft recommendations are the result of months of community engagement, extensive research, and hard work from the members of the Task Force, and I want to thank each and every person for contributing to this initial version," said Chairman of the Boston Police Reform Task Force Wayne Budd. "As we continue our work to finalize these recommendations, I urge all Boston residents to read our report, and share your feedback, and be a part of this crucial, important work."   

In June, Mayor Walsh signed the "Mayor's Pledge" issued by the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance as one of the strategies to address racism as an emergency and public health crisis. The Mayor committed the City of Boston to review police use of force policies; engage communities by including a diverse range of input experiences and stories; report review findings to the community and seek feedback; and reform police use of force policies. The Boston Police Reform Task Force is composed of members from the community, law enforcement, advocacy organizations, and the legal profession, to ensure that these commitments are translated to actions. Over the summer, the Task Force hosted a series of community listening sessions to gather community feedback related to police reform.

"At the Boston Police Department, our mission is to keep our communities safe, provide opportunities for those who need it, and build trust throughout our neighborhoods," said Boston Police Commissioner William Gross. "We are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the Boston Police Department, and I thank the Task Force for their work in helping us better serve our communities."

On June 11, 2020, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross announced he completed a review of Boston Police's policies against the recommended use of force policies outlined in the "8 Can't Wait" effort, resulting in clarified rules and the implementation of several reforms. In addition, as part of Mayor Walsh's Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget, Mayor Walsh allocated 20% or $12 million of the Boston Police Department's overtime budget to make a significant investment in equity and inclusion across the City. 

Mayor Walsh has previously committed his full support of body cameras being worn by officers during all shifts, including overtime, and Boston Police are actively working toward that goal. In addition, Mayor Walsh announced that moving forward the Boston Police Department no longer uses the hair test for evidence of drug use in officers or recruits, a decision that was made in partnership with the police unions. 

Members of the Boston Police Task Force include: Chairman Wayne Budd, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts; Allison Cartwright, Attorney in Charge at the Roxbury Public Defender's Office; Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts; Tanisha Sullivan, President of the NAACP Boston Branch; Darrin Howell, President of DRIVE Boston Community Resources Inc. & Political Coordinator for 1199SEIU; Boston Police Superintendent Dennis White, Chief of Staff; Marie St. Fleur, former Massachusetts State Representative; Rev. Jeffrey Brown, Associate Pastor at the Historic Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury; Boston Police Sergeant Eddy Chrispin, President of the MA Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.; Javier Flores, Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP and Jamarhl Crawford, Boston resident.

This report reflects the contributions of hundreds of people and is the result of a collaborative process. The Task Force is grateful to everyone who participated in the process. The Task Force consulted with various experts during the research and drafting of these recommendations. It wishes to thank them for their generous contribution of time and expertise. The Task Force appreciates: Branville G. Bard, Commissioner, Cambridge Police Department; Larry Mayes, Former CO-OP Panel Member; Natashia Tidwell, Former CO-OP Panel Member; Julien Mendele, Esq., Boston CO-OP Panel Member; Christina Miller, Esq., Boston CO-OP Panel Member; Jassie Senwah, Boston CO-OP Panel Member; Meredith Shih, Esq., Boston CO-OP Panel Member; the Honorable Regina Quinlan (Ret.), Boston CO-OP Panel Member; Susan Lee, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability; John Darche, New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board; Jerika Richardson, New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board; Yojaira Alvarez, New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board; Dr. Atiyah Martin, All Aces, Inc; Dr. Tracie L. Keesee, Center For Policing Equity; John Gibbons, United States Marshal District of Massachusetts; Maria Cheevers, Director of Research and Development, Boston Police Department; Jenna Savage, Deputy Director of Research and Development, Boston Police Department; Jen Maconochie, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Policies, Boston Police Department; Segun Idowu, Executive Director, Black Economic Council of MA and Co-Founder, Boston Police Camera Action Team; Shekia Scott, Co-Founder, Boston Police Camera Action Team; Rahsaan Hall, Director, Racial Justice Program, ACLU of MA; Rachael Rollins, Suffolk County District Attorney; Jack McDevitt, Director of Northeastern University Institute on Race and Justice. The Task Force wishes to thank Lon Povich, Lily Ricci and Amber Aspinall of Anderson Kreiger LLP and RJ ("Jack" ) Cinquegrana, Danielle Pelot, Diana Lloyd, and Christine Savage of Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, who contributed invaluable research to the Task Force.
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124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience Halfway Update



124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience Halfway Update
More than 4,000 runners have completed their Boston Marathon Virtual Experience
BOSTON—More than 4,000 runners have completed their Boston Marathon Virtual Experience since race week opened on Saturday, September 5. Runners from 50 states and 55 countries have already completed 26.2-miles within their neighborhoods, spreading the spirit and camaraderie of the Boston Marathon throughout the world.
The 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience started on September 5 and will conclude on September 14. Participants have 10 days to cover 26.2-miles in one continuous run within their neighborhood to earn their B.A.A. unicorn medal and be recognized as a Boston Marathon finisher.
124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience Participants Facts
  • 17,945 participants including, citizens of 97 countries and residents of all 50 states, are entered in the 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience
  • 4,463 Boston Marathoners from all 50 states and 55 countries have already completed 26.2 miles and submitted their finish time for the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience (as of September 10, 9:00AM ET)
  • Monday, September 7 had the greatest number of finishers
  • Top five data as of September 10, 11:00AM ET
o The top five countries: United States (3,365), Canada (359), United Kingdom (128), China (119), Brazil (86)
o The top five states: Massachusetts (656), California* (341), New York (204), Texas (158), Pennsylvania (122)
o The top five cities: Boston (63), New York (57), San Diego (40), London (33), TIED: Seattle (29), Beijing (29)
*Due to the devastating fires occurring on the West Coast, residents participating in California and on the West Coast have been granted an extension to complete their virtual run.
Coming up soon
  • Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion and John Hancock Champion Ambassador, will be interviewed live by Lisa Hughes on Boston Marathon Live on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00PM ET and re-aired at midnight on CBSBoston.com.
  • Flyover of the Boston Marathon course featuring two black hawk helicopters Monday, September 14 at 10:00AM ET
  • The Boston Marathon Mile 27 Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams will be held virtually on Monday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET live from Fenway Park. An hour-long broadcast will be hosted by WBZ-TV’s Lisa Hughes and will be aired on CBSBoston.com and on the Virtual Tables platform exclusively for Boston Marathon Virtual Experience participants and volunteers. The Post-Race Party will feature special messages and appearances from Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, B.A.A. CEO Tom Grilk, and many more. The program will also feature a special cooking demonstration with chef and Wahlburgers star Paul Wahlberg.
  • The Boston Marathon Virtual Expo continues through September 15 with Main Stage programming, interviews, panels, and an array of shopping opportunities from the leading brands in running and wellness.
B.A.A. Gives Back
  • 4,804 Boston Marathon volunteers have pledged to give back to their communities as part of the Boston Marathon Virtual Volunteer Challenge and #BAAGivesBack. 1,296 volunteers opted to donate their Boston Marathon Volunteer jacket to a frontline worker
  • The B.A.A. is donating 4,500 Boston Marathon jackets to frontline workers in gratitude for their tireless work battling the pandemic. Locations where jackets have been confirmed to be dropped off, starting the week of the Virtual Experience, are:
    • Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton
    • Hopkinton Senior Center
    • MetroWest YMCA in Framingham
    • Natick Service Council
    • MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham
    • The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
    • Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    • Back on My Feet in Boston
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Tufts Medical Center
    • American Red Cross
  • In partnership with Gatorade Endurance, the B.A.A. also donated Gatorade products to:
    • Project Just Because in Hopkinton
    • United Way of Tri-County in Framingham
    • A Place to Turn in Natick
    • Greater Boston Food Bank
  • In support of COVID-19 Response Efforts, the B.A.A. is offering a sweepstakes for a Boston Marathon VIP Experience for two including a three-night hotel stay steps from the finish; the opportunity to serve as an official race starter; VIP finish line seating and tickets to race events; a chance to sit in the race day announcer booth; and an adidas gift package. Every $10 donation is an entry to win; 100% of donations will go towards COVID-19 response efforts. To donate, text BAAGIVESBACK to 41-411 or visit the B.A.A.’s GoFundMe Charity page to donate.
Boston Marathon Live Highlights
  • Boston Marathon Live presented by Amazon and WBZ-TV airs each night at 8:00 p.m. and midnight ET showcasing finishers, elite athletes, champions, and B.A.A. staff and coaches.
  • Monday, September 7th featured an interview with B.A.A. CEO Tom Grilk, John Hancock Champions Panel with Des Linden, Daniel Romanchuk, Meb Keflezighi, and Tatyana McFadden
  • Tuesday, September 8th featured live interviews with Meb Keflezighi and B.A.A. Race Director Dave McGillivray
  • Wednesday, September 9th featured interviews with Olympian, Paralympic medalist and B.A.A. Para Athletes Manager Marla Runyan as well as 2016 Paralympian Chaz Davis.
Lighting Blue & Gold, Displaying B.A.A. Unicorn Flag
  • Boston City Hall lit up blue and Gold on September 7 and will again on Monday, September 14 to celebrate the end of the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience; the B.A.A. Unicorn Flag, which has been flown since September 7, will remain up until September 14
  • TD Garden exterior will be lit blue and gold September 9–14
  • Zakim Bridge will be lit blue and gold on Monday, September 14
  • Boston Public Library will display the B.A.A. Unicorn Flag September 12–14
  • Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge (Worcester, MA) will be lit blue on September 14
Important Links & Information
  • Results and leaderboards for the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience are available and updated in real-time as results are submitted.
  • The 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience Official Program is available for runners, spectators, and supporters to download and read today. The Official Program is produced by the B.A.A. and Yankee Magazine.
  • A virtual toolkit is available for all runners and supporters to download featuring a printable champion’s breaktape, mile markers, Entering town signs, and more.
  • Participants are encouraged to use the hashtags #BostonMarathon and #finishSTRONG to celebrate their Boston Marathon Virtual Experience this year. Photos and videos from participants are highlighted throughout the Boston Marathon social media channels, as well as on Boston Marathon Live.
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波士頓慶祝雙十 今年不遊行 市府代升旗

波士頓僑界慶祝雙十開籌備會議。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(左起)代表僑委會委員長童振源頒發表揚狀
給紐英崙中華公所，由主席鄭慧民，中文書記馮武成，核數張青梅，
英文書記阮鴻燦代表接受。(周菊子攝)
                (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 2020年的雙十慶祝，礙於新冠疫情，一切從簡，將以製作，派發印有中華民國與美國國旗的口罩，鼓勵人們在十月時配戴，刊登祝賀廣告，舉辦電影節等為主要活動。升旗典禮將由波士頓市府代理。
               波士頓僑界慶祝雙十籌備會9月9日晚在中華公所禮堂召開，由兩名僑務委員梅錫銳，蔣宗壬主持。駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元，波士頓華僑文教中心主任潘昭榮同列主席台。為遵循麻州政府規定，僅20餘人出席。
波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(左起)代表僑委會委員長童振源頒發表揚狀給波士頓
安良工商會，由全美安良工商會總理陳仕維，以及阮鴻燦代表接受。(周菊子攝)
               會議主要由梅錫銳以廣東話進行。他指出，9月9日是慶祝雙十的第二次籌備會議。第一次會議已於8月28日在華埠”燒酒”餐廳舉行，有深入討論，陳家驊，陳仕維，余麗媖，雷國輝等人給了很多建議。其中陳仕維提出製作紀念口罩，經議決後，已下單請廠商做1500個印有中華民國與美國國旗的口罩，將分發給各僑團，以及支持中華民國的友人，並鼓勵大家在雙十期間配戴這有特殊意義的口罩。
               梅錫銳並表示，在紐英崙中華總會會長余麗媖和雷國輝統籌下，中華民國旗幟從上週日起，已在波士頓華埠的大街小巷飄揚起來，十分美麗。
波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(左起)代表僑委會委員長童振源頒發表揚狀
給波士頓華埠商會由雷國輝代表接受。(周菊子攝)
               今年的雙十慶祝，礙於疫情，不但不能遊行，連升旗典禮，也無法照常舉行。梅錫銳表示，波士頓市政府允諾代為升旗，容許派員拍照，但不准人們到市政府廣場聚集。
               刊登廣告祝賀部分由國民黨波士頓分部常委張韻蘭負責，將照常舉行，邀請各僑團，個人贊助，在報紙及網路媒體上刊登廣告。張韻蘭表示，已查知各媒體廣告價格，將繼續和各僑團，個人聯絡相關事宜。
               電影節部分，將由波士頓台灣影展協會康麗雪負責，預定在線上播放台灣超選手陳彥博記錄片"出發(Run For Dream)"等影片。
波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭報告籌備刊登祝賀廣告進展。(周菊子攝)
               駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元在會上感謝紐英崙中華公所借出開會場地，感謝各僑團派代表出席慶祝雙十籌備會，直言礙於疫情，今年能做的慶祝活動少了很多，但該做的，能做的，都有人在做，包括梅錫銳協助尋找製作口罩的廠商，張韻蘭籌備登廣告，余麗媖，雷國輝安排掛國旗等等，他要誠摯的感謝所有人。
               孫儉元處長在會上還代表僑委會委員長童振源，頒發協助抗疫表揚狀給紐英崙中華公所，波士頓安良工商會，波士頓華埠商會。
                            當晚出席的僑團代表包括僑務諮詢委員陳家驊，紐英崙中華公所主席鄭慧民，李氏公所主席李奇舜，阮氏公所主席阮鴻燦，波士頓港澳之友社副社長關美玲，波士頓遡源公所主席鄺國斌，昭倫公所主席謝如鍵，朱沛國堂主席朱健威，波士頓華裔退伍軍人會代表馮武成，紐英崙婦女新運會代表張青梅等人。(更新版)
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