12月17日新冠毅情 新增確診麻州4958 美國236,913 世界709,997 全美新增死亡ˇ3,435

波士頓市風雪停車禁令18日早上7點起取消 公校學生可回校上課

MAYOR WALSH TO LIFT SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING BAN AT 7 A.M. FRIDAY, BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUILDINGS TO REOPEN FOR STUDENTS LEARNING IN PERSON   Residents urged to abide by snow regulations, and offer help to older adults and neighbors with disabilities in shoveling sidewalks and pedestrian ramps  BOSTON - Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the declared snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 7 a.m. on Friday, December 18, giving residents parked in participating discounted lots or garages until 9 a.m. to move their cars before regular rates resume. The Public Works Department (PWD) currently has almost 300 pieces of snow and ice control equipment on Boston's streets and is treating streets with salt, following a snow storm that resulted in 12.5 inches of snow. "I'd like to thank the people of Boston for their great compliance with the snow emergency and parking ban," said Mayor Walsh. "It allows our hardworking crews to effectively and efficiently plow the snow, making our streets safer for all. I ask everyone to keep up the good work and continue to keep sidewalks and pedestrian ramps in front of your properties clear. This is a great way to help make your neighborhood safer and more accessible for everyone, especially for older residents and those with disabilities."  Residents are able to look up towed cars on the City of Boston's online database, call the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) at (617) 635-3900 or call the Boston Police Department at (617) 343-4629 to find out which tow company was used if it was not towed by BTD.   Boston City Hall and 1010 Massachusetts Avenue will reopen tomorrow to the public. Boston Public Schools buildings will reopen for students who are currently learning in-person. All other students will return to a full day of remote learning. Boston Public Library locations will be open for BPL To Go services. Boston Centers for Youth & Families in-person programming is set to resume.  As a reminder, trash and recycling pick-up was cancelled citywide today. Neighborhoods with a Thursday and Friday pick-up schedule will be delayed by one day. Residents are encouraged to download the Trash Day App. Street sweeping is cancelled until further notice. Some COVID-19 testing sites were closed on Thursday. Please check each site's hours of operation here and call before going.  Rules on clearing snow: Property owners must fully clear snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps abutting the property within three hours after the snowfall ends or within three hours after sunrise if the snow ends overnight. For this storm, snow will have ended after sunset; consequently, residents have until 10 a.m. tomorrow to complete clearing their sidewalk. We highly encourage people to clear their sidewalk sooner. Curb and pedestrian ramps to the street should be cleared fully and continually over the duration of the storm to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.  Do not throw snow from the sidewalk or private property into the street.  Failure to comply with the rules can result in fines issued by the Code Enforcement Division. Fines associated with failing to shovel sidewalks or throwing snow from private property onto public streets can be found here. Bitterly cold weather between 14 and 30 degrees is expected on Friday into Saturday. Street outreach teams will operate with extended hours and provide mobile outreach vans on the streets in the evening and throughout the day. Residents are reminded if you see homeless and vulnerable individuals out in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the cold, please call 911. Safety tips: Keep catch basins and fire hydrants clear. For a map of catch basins and fire hydrants, visit here. You can assist in keeping hydrants clear of snow so the Boston Fire Department can access them quickly in case of emergency. Shoveling snow requires significant exertion; please be cautious and pay attention to symptoms. Stop if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheaded, nauseous/vomiting. Call 911 if those symptoms do not resolve quickly. Please take extra care on our streets while walking or driving, staying alert for other people on the road.   Carbon monoxide poisoning is a concern during winter weather, especially with the use of generators. Residents should use their home heating systems wisely and safely, and have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor of the home. Call 911 immediately if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Sitting in a car while idling can be deadly if the tailpipe is blocked. Do not let children sit in an idling car while shoveling. Clear any household exhaust pipes of snow like gas exhaust from the heating system or dryer. Have a contractor check the roof to see if snow needs to be removed. If roof snow can be removed from the ground with the use of a snow-rake, do so with caution. Avoid working from ladders and be mindful of slippery surfaces.  Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and call 311 for non-emergency related issues. Please follow @CityofBoston and visit boston.gov/snow for the latest updates.

12月16日新冠病毒疫情 新增確診 麻州5450 美國201,776 世界684,118 全世界新增死亡人數13,177

 

亞美社區發展協會獲BIDMC撥款50萬元 將和華人前進會、GBLS合作

                 (Boston Orange) 亞美社區發展協會(ACDC)宣佈，在貝斯以色列女執事醫療中心(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)的 1840萬元社區健康計劃中，該機構獲選為執行單位之一，得款50萬元。

            亞美社區發展協會行政主任劉安琪(Angie Liou)表示，貝斯以色列醫療中心認可該會的可負擔住宅計畫，讓他們感到非常榮幸，而貝斯以色列醫療中心的認同諸如住宅穩定等社會因素對社區健康結果有影響，並撥出很大一筆款項來處理這些不公平狀況，更是讓人讚賞。

            在這計畫中，亞美社區發展協會將和華人前進會(CPA)，大波士頓法律服務的亞裔外展小組(GBLS)合作。

                      華人前進會行政主任陳玉珍表示，該會從人權角度看待住宅問題，BIDMC的支持，將有助於該會擴大防止居民流離失所，讓房客更有能力處理他們所遭遇的狀況。

                      GBLS主任Bethany Li表示，特別是在逼遷危機將在未來數個月惡化之際，的確需要更多資源來幫助低收入房客，保有住處。

                     這一計畫將擴大華埠居民擁有住宅的機會，提供防止逼遷協助，以及促請居民加入反流離失所行動，推動增加可負擔住宅政策。

                亞美社區發展協會獲得的這筆贈款是貝斯以色列醫療中心為鼓勵在可負擔住宅，就業及財務安全，行為健康方面的有影響力工作，撥款給亞美社區發展協會等17個地方組織。貝斯以色列醫療中心已承諾在未來三年撥款680萬元。

ACDC Awarded $500,000 Grant From Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for Community-Based Health Initiative

The Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) as part of the hospital’s $18.4 million Community-based Health Initiative .

“We are honored and thrilled to have our work in affordable housing recognized by BIDMC,” said ACDC Executive Director Angie Liou. “We applaud BIDMC in recognizing the impact that social determinants such as housing stability have on community health outcomes and committing significant funding toward addressing these inequities.’

“In keeping with BIDMC’s strong history of supporting the health and well-being of our communities, we are proud to partner with the Asian Community Development Corporation to address housing stability and affordability,” said Pete Healy, President of BIDMC.

ACDC’s partners in the project are the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) and the Greater Boston Legal Services’ Asian Outreach Unit (GBLS).

"We are proud to partner with ACDC and GBLS on addressing the essential need of stable housing for Chinatown residents.  While we work towards housing as a human right, the support from BIDMC will help us expand our work preventing displacement and empowering tenants," said Karen Chen, Executive Director of CPA.

“Particularly as the eviction crisis intensifies in the coming months, more resources are necessary to help low-income tenants stay in their homes,” said Bethany Li, Director of the Asian Outreach Unit at GBLS. “We thank BIDMC for its leadership.”

The project will expand homeownership opportunities to Chinatown residents, provide eviction prevention and engage residents in anti-displacement work, and advocate for policies that increase access to affordable housing.

This grant is one of 17 that BIDMC is making to local organizations doing impactful work in the areas of housing affordability, jobs and financial security and behavioral health. BIDMC has committed to granting $6.8 million over the next three years.

ACDC, based in Boston’s Chinatown and with programs in Quincy and Malden, has long worked to develop more affordable housing, particularly for immigrants who are at risk of displacement.

麻州政府宣佈非緊急州府員工週四不必上班

Baker-Polito Administration Directs Non-Emergency State Employees To Not Report to Their Workplaces on Thursday

 

BOSTON – Due to the upcoming winter storm, the Baker-Polito Administration has directed that non-emergency state employees working in Executive Branch agencies should not report to their workplaces on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

 

Employees who have the capacity to telework will be expected to do so in accordance with the Telework Policy.

 

The Administration is urging residents to stay off roadways and to use public transportation when possible.

 

The Baker-Polito Administration remains in close contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service, MassDOT and State Police to monitor the forecast. The MBTA Storm Desk will continue to monitor rail service throughout the storm and provide updates to commuters at http://www.MBTA.com/winter.

昆士市大雪緊急洎車16日晚6點起生效

 

波士頓移民進步辦公室(MOIA)說明波士頓市調整開放步驟細節

 市長 WALSH 宣佈，波士頓暫時回到重新開放計劃之調整版第二階段、第二步

波士頓市將採取新的措施來減緩 COVID-19 的傳播，並保證醫院的接診能力

波士頓 - 2020 年 12 月 14 日星期一 - 為了減少 COVID-19 的進一步傳播，以及其對波士頓醫療系統和基本服務的影響，市長 Martin J. Walsh 今天宣布，自 12 月 16 日星期三起，波士頓市將回到重新開放馬薩諸塞州計劃之調整版第二階段、第二步。馬薩諸塞州的其他市長和市級領導也在其所在城市和城鎮發布了和波士頓類似的限制命令，包括阿靈頓、布羅克頓、牛頓、薩默維爾和溫思羅普。

市長 Walsh 表示：「很遺憾，我們現在需要採取更嚴格的措施來控制波士頓的 COVID-19 疫情，並且非常緊迫的是，要確保我們的醫護人員有足夠的能力來照顧有需要的每一個人。」「我們希望在本地區減少傳播的機會，從而減少這種致死病毒的擴散，保留我們供關鍵服務的能力。我們將繼續鼓勵每個人承擔自己的責任，在前往任何公共區域或企業時遵循公共衛生指南，鼓勵雇主允許員工儘量在家遠程辦公。只要我們一起努力，我們就能夠控制好這個病毒、拯救更多生命，並最終強勢回歸到我們的正常生活。」

參閱波士頓公共衛生委員會 (Public Health Commission) 發布的「關於在波士頓市實施補充 COVID-19 限制的命令。」

自 2020 年 7 月 6 日以來，波士頓市一直處於重新開放馬薩諸塞州計劃第三階段、第一步。自感恩節以來，波士頓市居民中 COVID-19 病例一直穩定上升中，在 2020 年 12 月 6 日結束的那週，全市範圍內的陽性檢測率為 7.2%，比前一週的 5.2% 高。截至 2020 年 12 月 10 日，波士頓醫院成人非手術 ICU 病床的佔用率為 90%。回到調整版第二階段、第二步需要關閉第三階段指定的部分企業。對於私人和公共場所的聚會，室內人數不得超過 10 人，室外不得超過 25 人。

波士頓市的下述行業自 12 月 16 日星期三起需要關閉至少三週：

室內健身中心和健康俱樂部，包括需要交替使用場所的健身房。允許一對一的私人訓練課程。

電影院

博物館

水族館

室內娛樂和運動設施（18 歲及以下的青少年除外）

這不適用於大學和專業運動。波士頓市的大學運動隊可以繼續使用室內娛樂設施和健身中心。

室內泳池可以透過預先登記的形式對所有年齡段的人士開放，但每個泳道僅限一人。

接觸可能性低的室內娛樂場所（打擊場、練習場、保齡球館、攀岩）

觀光和其他有組織的旅遊（巴士旅遊、鴨子船、港口遊船、賞鯨）

室內歷史區域和遺址

室內活動區域（會議室、宴會廳、私人宴會廳、社交俱樂部）

私人社交俱樂部可以繼續營運，如果它們按照餐廳指南供應食物。

與遊戲設備相關的室內和室外游樂場

 

波士頓市以下行業可繼續營運，但必須遵守自 12 月 16 日起開始實施的下列限制，為期至少三週：

●      辦公區域可繼續開放，但容納人數不得超過 40%。強烈鼓勵雇主允許員工儘量在家辦公。

●      餐廳可繼續提供店內就餐，但需限於使用吧檯座位。將嚴格實施最多 90 分鐘的就餐時間，以減少聚集，並防止 COVID-19 的傳播。在任何日曆日，就餐的任何人在餐廳停留的時間不得超過 90 分鐘。不得進行助興活動，如撞球、飛鏢、冷知識問答。

○      吧檯座位的使用需經在執照持有者提交吧檯座位計劃後，由波士頓許可委員會 (Boston’s Licensing Board) 審核和批准，並發放明確書面批准後方可使用。否則不可使用吧檯座位。

●      針對 18 歲及以上人士的藝術、教育和生命科學的室內非運動教學課程可繼續進行，人數不得超過 10 人。

●      用於聚會和慶祝活動的戶外活動場所，人數不得超過 25 人，包括公園、預訂區和其他第四階段未指定的戶外場所。

●      戶外劇院和戶外表演場所可繼續營運，人數不得超過 25 人。

●      電影、電視和串流媒體製作可繼續營運。

東波士頓街區健康中心 (East Boston Neighborhood Health Cente) 主席兼首席執行官 Manny Lopes 表示：「目前，我們需要使用公共衛生和醫療保健工具箱中的每一個工具，以緩解 COVID-19 的傳播。疫苗給予我們希望，但我們即將獲得的幫助並不表示戰鬥即將結束。10 個月以來，市長 Walsh 及其團隊一直關注資料的變化，並為了保障波士頓市居民的利益而採取各種行動。我贊成他繼續保持這一策略，並期待大家都行動起來，支援我們共同對抗 COVID-19 的
戰鬥。」

請注意，以下州命令將繼續有效，以減少該病毒的傳播：

●      口罩令：在所有公共場所，無論是室內還是室外，即使大家能夠與他人保持 6 英尺的距離，也需要佩戴口罩或布料面罩。

●      旅行令：所有進入馬薩諸塞州的訪客，包括返回的居民，都需要：

○      在到達前填寫馬薩諸塞州旅行表，除非從公共衛生部 (Department of Public Healt) 指定的低風險州而來。

2021年1月14日 波士頓移民講故事

 BOSTON IMMIGRANTS UNPACK 2020

IN JANUARY STORYTELLING EVENT

 

Immigrant storytellers share their personal stories and reflect on 2020

BOSTON - While 2020 challenged everyone, immigrants and refugees have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. On January 14, 2021, the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and the International Institute of New England (IINE) will host a free virtual performance of Suitcase Stories: Boston Immigrants Unpack 2020. During the program, Boston immigrants will share poignant, personal accounts from 2020 and their hopes for the new year.

What: Suitcase Stories: Boston Immigrants Unpack 2020

When: January 14, 2021 from 7-8:15pm

Where: Zoom and Facebook Live

“Even though we can’t be together in person as much as we’d like, we’re still finding ways to connect,” said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. “There’s something very powerful about storytelling. Through sharing stories we get to know each other better, and in Boston, community is everything.”

“For years to come people will tell their stories of 2020. It’s especially important to hear from immigrants and refugees who have been on the front lines to gain a greater appreciation of our shared experiences as neighbors and to understand situations unique to immigrant communities,” said MOIA Director Yusufi Vali.

The event will feature storytellers from countries including Brazil, Haiti, Iran, and Senegal. Expected tellers include: Maedeh Marzoughi Ardekani from Boston Medical Center, Miriam Morales, co-owner of Recreo Coffee & Roasterie; and Natalícia Tracy, Executive Director of the Brazilian Worker Center.

“The pandemic is only one of many topics from the past year, said creator and director of Suitcase Stories Cheryl Hamilton. “The show will also feature wonderful moments from new additions to families and acts of kindness within communities.”

Suitcase Stories: Boston Immigrants Unpack 2020 is on January 14, 2021 from 7-8:15 pm. The event is free and those who wish to attend live on Zoom need to sign up online. The event will also be livestreamed on MOIA’s Facebook page.