麻州政府撥款六千七百萬支持可負擔住宅

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $67 MILLION TO BUILD OR PRESERVE 1,326 HOUSING UNITS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS

Projects will create over 1,700 construction jobs across Massachusetts

REVERE – February 7, 2013 – Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to improving housing infrastructure to support growth and opportunity throughout the Commonwealth, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today announced $67 million in affordable housing resources and tax credits for 23 developments in 21 communities.

The announcement of the funding was held at 525 Beach St. in Revere, where 30 new units of low-income housing, including six units for extremely low-income families, will be built with the support of $2.2 million in federal and state tax credits and housing subsidies, and will create 57 jobs. In all, the 23 projects across Massachusetts will create 1,326 units of housing and an estimated 1,710 construction jobs.

“Creating affordable housing helps to generate jobs, grow local businesses and strengthen our communities,” said Governor Deval Patrick. “Government’s role is to help people help themselves, and sustainable affordable housing will build a better Commonwealth for generations to come.”

“All families deserve access to quality housing in Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, Chair of the Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness.  “Our Administration is committed to providing more affordable housing options for low-income families, and this latest round of resources and tax credits will increase our housing infrastructure and lead to improved community development in regions across the state.”

The $67 million investment includes more than $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits, $7.7 million in state low-income housing tax credits, and $47.7 million in state and federal housing program subsidies.

Of the 1326 units, 1,164 will be affordable to low- and moderate-income individuals and households, with 298 units reserved for extremely low-income families, including those making the transition from homelessness.

"I am pleased that two projects in my district will receive funding to build affordable housing and as a result will create jobs," said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. "I would like to thank the Patrick-Murray Administration, the town of Winthrop and city of Revere for their commitment to these projects."

“I am grateful two of the communities I represent, Revere and Chelsea, will benefit from the funds awarded by the Department of Housing and Community Development,” said Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein (D-Revere). “These funds allow us to invest in projects that are crucial to community development and creating affordable housing opportunities for residents and families across the commonwealth.”

In November, Governor Patrick announced a goal of creating 10,000 multi-family units of housing per year, the first production goal of this kind set by any state in the country.  Increasing market-rate housing for families and individuals is part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s comprehensive plan for improving housing at all levels. Along with creating new housing, the Administration has made significant investments in the Commonwealth’s public housing stock, by preserving and improving the 46,000 housing units in the system through increased capital funding, increased operating subsidies, and changes in management of those resources.

“Having good, affordable housing at every level is important to our continued economic recovery, as we work to make sure we maintain our strong, well-trained young workforce,” said Secretary Bialecki. “By setting a goal of creating 10,000 multi-family units of housing a year, Governor Patrick has made housing creation an important goal for Massachusetts.”

Since 2009, Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray have worked with the Legislature and Congress to direct over $700 million in federal and state tax credits and state housing program subsidies to projects that improve the state's affordable housing, create jobs and build stronger communities. These investments have generated more than 14,000 jobs and 10,000 housing units; 9,000 of which are affordable.

Funding, which is handled by the Department of Housing and Community Development, will support projects in:

Village Green Phase I, Barnstable: Dakota Partners will use $2,250,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $1,360,000 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits to produce 60 units of affordable family housing. The project is expected to generate 87 jobs.

Jackson Commons, Boston: Urban Edge Housing Corporation will use $2,940,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $910,094 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits to produce 37 units of affordable family housing. The project is expected to generate 114 jobs.

MHNHS Roxbury Crossing Senior Building, Boston: Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. will use $2.8 million in DHCD housing subsidies to create 39 units of affordable elderly housing. Twenty units will be reserved for extremely low-income individuals or households. The project is expected to create 85 jobs.

St. Kevin’s Residential, Boston: The Planning Office for Urban Affairs will use $2,708,806 in DHCD housing subsidies and $768,950 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to redevelop a former school building and build 33 units to serve families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Services will be provided by St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children. The project is expected to produce 85 jobs.

Residences at Centre and Main – Phase 1A, Brockton: Trinity Financial will use $2,378,000 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $1,750,000 in DHCD housing subsidies to produce 71 units of housing, with 21 units restricted as affordable. This project is the first of several Trinity projects that will result in the redevelopment of the Enterprise Block in downtown Brockton. This project is expected to create 244 jobs.

Chapman Arms, Cambridge: Homeowner’s Rehab, Inc., DHCD's designee under the Chapter 40T preservation statute, will use $1.975 million in DHCD housing subsidies and $236,868 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to preserve 25 units of affordable family housing for low-income households. Chapman Arms is expected to create 29 jobs.

Choice Veterans Housing, Chelmsford and Westford: CHOICE, Inc. will use $1.62 million in DHCD housing subsidies to develop 13 units of rental housing for veterans on two different sites – one in Chelmsford (new construction) and one in Westford (rehabilitation). The project is expected to create 23 jobs.

Standard Box Apartments, Chelsea: Mitchell Properties will use $1,550,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $366,000 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build 21 new affordable units and 29 additional apartments in the Box District in Chelsea. The project is expected to generate 73 jobs.

Parsons Village, Easthampton:  The Valley Community Development Corporation will use $2,533,234 in DHCD housing subsidies and $1,084,988 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits to produce 38 units of affordable family housing. The project is expected to produce 71 jobs.

Edmands House, Framingham:  Beacon Communities will use $2,933,388 of federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $1,000,000 in DHCD housing subsidies to preserve 171 units of affordable housing in this 190 unit development in Framingham. This project is expected to generate 87 jobs. 

Chestnut Park, Holyoke:  Weld Management will use $1,694,534 in DHCD housing subsidies and $990,000 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to redevelop a former school complex in downtown Holyoke into 55 new units of affordable family housing. The project is expected to produce 104 jobs.

Counting House Lofts, Lowell:  Winn Development will use $2,012,792 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $2,000,000 of DHCD housing subsidies to develop a former mill into 52 housing units of housing, including 26 affordable units.  This project is expected to create 116 jobs.

Marion Village Estates, Marion:  Baywatch Realty Trust will use $2,715,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $989,470 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build 60 new affordable family apartments in Marion. The project is expected to produce 93 jobs.

Mashpee Village Phase II, Mashpee:  The Community Builders, Inc. will use $1,000,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $493,762 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to renovate and preserve 145 units of family housing in Mashpee. The project is expected to produce 79 jobs.

Leeds Veterans Housing Cooperative, Northampton:  The non-profit Soldier On, Inc. will use $1.844 million in DHCD housing subsidies to create 44 units of limited equity cooperative housing for formerly homeless veterans. The project is expected to generate 60 jobs.

Central Annex/Union Court, Pittsfield: The non-profit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) will use $2.75 million in DHCD housing subsidies and $380,512 federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to preserve 101 units of affordable housing for families and seniors, with eleven units reserved for extremely low-income families. The project is expected to create 37 jobs.

525 Beach, Revere:  The Neighborhood Developers will use $710,629 of federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $1,520,261 of DHCD housing subsidies to develop 30 units of affordable family housing on the site of a former warehouse. This project is expected to create 57 jobs.

Old Farm Inn, Rockport:  The non-profit Supportive Living Inc. will use $600,000 in DHCD housing subsidies to create eight units of affordable housing for persons with disabilities. The project is expected to create nine jobs.

Outing Park Apartments I, Springfield:  First Resource Development Company will use $3,550,000 in DHCD housing subsidies and $1.2 million in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits to acquire and renovate 94 existing family housing units.  The project is expected to produce 119 jobs.

Saint Joseph’s Hall, Watertown:  Metro West Collaborative Development, Inc. will use $1,663 million in DHCD housing subsidies and $153,243 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits to preserve 25 units of affordable housing, with 20 units reserved for extremely low-income households. The project is expected to create 23 jobs.

Sitkowski School, Webster:  Neighborhood of Affordable Housing will use $1,275,361 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $2,715,000 in DHCD housing subsidies to develop 66 units of affordable senior housing. This project is expected to create 125 jobs.

Haydenville Village Center Apartments, Williamsburg and Chesterfield:  The Hilltown Community Development Corporation will use $2.892 million in DHCD housing subsidies to preserve 24 units of affordable housing, with 6 units reserved for extremely low-income households. The project is expected to create 17 jobs.

Winthrop Apartments, Winthrop:  Chelsea Jewish Foundation and Affirmative Investments will use $1,133,200 in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $1,550,000 in DHCD housing subsidies to develop 40 senior housing units, including 37 affordable units. This project is expected to create 55 jobs.

摩頓市長與民同慶農曆新春

摩頓市日前在新蓋的摩頓高中禮堂，舉辦第四屆農曆春節聯歡會。演出十八個節目，幾乎全由摩頓市亞裔居民擔綱。二、三百人看著鄰居、老師、同學演出，感到格外親切熱鬧。

摩頓市長葛帝生(Gary Christenson)當天不但准時抵達，用市長辦公室助理于豔教他的中文向大家拜年，還捧場的幾乎從頭坐到尾，讓許多摩頓市民紛紛稱讚，這市長真親民。

            聯歡會總策劃之一的劉曉梅指出，這是摩頓市的慶祝蛇年農曆新春活動，她們因此刻意選擇住在摩頓市的個人、團體演出。

當天看表演的人也發現，創辦華林功夫及太極學校的大波士頓地區第一位華林派女師傅麥翠梅，創辦波士頓青少年二胡藝術團的林湛濤，辦有揚琴、古箏青少年樂團的李平，彈電吉它及琵琶的甄若茅，才來波士頓大約一年，曾獲選為廣州十大青年歌手的廉豔，竟然都是摩頓市居民，顯然摩頓市也已成為臥虎藏龍，人才濟濟的好城市。

            這場「華夏之春」春節聯歡會，由華夏文化協會和摩頓高中亞裔文化俱樂部聯合主辦，由廉豔、林飛搭檔，做中英文司儀，三名摩頓高中生做串場司儀。

            華林功夫及太極學校的舞獅，為聯歡會拉開序幕。接著的華夏文協藝術團的「好日子」舞蹈，為新年伊始帶來好兆頭。波士頓青少年二胡藝術團的「中國民族音樂聯奏」，展現出中國也是個族裔多元，文化豐富的國家。

            當天陸續排出的節目還有華林派功夫示範，摩頓高中亞裔俱樂部演唱「We are never never getting back together」，表演「Remix」舞蹈，國際時裝秀，楊氏太極拳協會示範打太極，摩頓華人合唱團和華夏文協藝術團在劉曉梅指揮下演唱「「夢中的卓瑪」和「友誼天長地久」，黃美桃率領紐英崙養生舞協會演出「慧海福源」，王斯若古箏獨奏「雪山春曉」、「戰馬奔騰」，以前從沒公開演唱過的趙寶玲，在波士頓中國音樂家協會琵琶好手甄若茅以電吉它伴奏下演唱「我的心裏沒有他」，摩頓高中學生表演時裝秀、街舞，兩名個人示範武當拳、劍，廉豔獨唱「好運來」，華夏文協藝術團跳「美麗的西班牙女孩」等，內容十分多元。

            華夏文化協會行政主任洪梅在會末表示，該會已於最近遷址摩頓市青年會(99 Dartmouth St., Malden, MA)，地方更為寬敞。表演節目中的許多人，都在該會開班，有意學習樂器演奏，聲樂技巧或武當功夫者，都可在該會找到好老師。該會為促進中西文化交流，每個週末都辦有講座，下一場是二月十七日(週日)的下午二點至四點，邀起曾任華梵大學文學院院長的周春塘教授，講談「中美節慶和傳統文化的比較」。

圖片說明：

            華夏文化協會行政主任洪梅(右一)和聯歡會總策劃劉曉梅(左二)歡迎摩頓市市長葛帝生(Gary Christenson)(右二)，以及于豔。(菊子攝)

            摩頓市農曆新年慶祝會演員、工作人員謝幕。(菊子攝)

            耆英自組的舞蹈團，服裝、姿態都有看頭。(菊子攝)

            廉豔果然是專業歌手，不但主持節目時口齒清晰，開口演唱，更是聲音動聽。(菊子攝)

            華夏文協藝術團跳完「美麗的西班牙女孩」。(菊子攝)

華埠警、民憂夜總會式營業場所擾亂地方治安

華埠治安委員會昨(六)日在月例會中，再度拒絕支持晚餐俱樂部的開業申請，但基本上同意W酒店內重開夜總會式吧廊，聽取了「真味中國屋(Authentic China House)」的開業計劃，支持肥牛火鍋店擴張。

      華埠治安委員會昨日議程滿檔，有時不到一小時可開完的會議，昨日進行了兩個多小時才結束。會議中花最多時間討論的是兩個夜總會式營業場所的開業、復業申請。

      有意在華盛頓街533號開張晚餐俱樂部(Supper Club)形式餐廳的東主Sam Sokol，以及律師Mark Evlogiadis，餐館顧問Richard Brackett，以及房東Mimi Beldehas等人，昨日再度到華埠治安委員會備詢。

      波士頓警察局A-1區警長李湯姆(Tom Lee)、社區小組長利瑪(Tom Lema)，以及華埠治安委員會共同主席陳灼鋆等人，昨日再度重申他們對晚餐俱樂部的疑慮，指稱一棟四層樓，有可跳舞的娛樂牌照及酒牌的營業場所，隨時有搖身變成夜總會的可能。李湯姆表示，他最擔心的是該店可容六、七百人，一旦這些人在凌晨兩點左右，各店關門時，和金融區、劇院區的其他娛樂場所消費者，同時湧上街頭，A-1區警察很可能要面對更多鄰近地區居民抱怨深夜吵雜，或者打群架、械鬥等地方治安困擾。

      華埠居民會共同主席余仕昂昨日在紐英崙中華公所主席黃光野，以及大同村居民聯誼會主席黃國威等人陪同，何遠光協助翻譯下，也到會表達憂慮。他並代表住在南灣東座的陳丹心表示，南灣東座一帶居民，已飽受光顧夜總會者深夜離場時喧囂吵嚷之苦，不希望鄰近增加夜總會式營業場所而情況更糟。

      Sam Sokol等人再三強調，他們經營的是餐廳，不是夜總會。波士頓重建局也支持他們的看法，認為華埠一帶，金融區及劇院區，越來越多三十多歲的年輕專業人士，市場有紐約式晚餐俱樂部的需求。此外，他們也已因應華埠治安委員會的顧慮，修改了營業設計，包括可跳舞的娛樂牌照，不包括一樓等。

      華埠治安委員會共同主席陳灼鋆表示，礙於他個人認知，以及社區內的反應，他不認為華埠治安委員會目前可就此一申請支持案進行投票。他建議Sam Sokol等人，先到中城區陳情，看反應如何再說。

      波士頓W酒店原本自營降落(Descent)夜總會，但已於去年年底停業。律師Karen Siamo昨日與有夜總會凱薩(nightclub czar)之稱的Brian Lesser出席華埠治安委員會，說明Brian Lesse已與W酒店取得協議，將在降落夜總會原址，開張新店，可容人數將從之前的120，增加到包括工作人員的兩百人。其他營業內容，與前相同。波士頓W酒店總經理William P. Bunce也特地出席，做補充說明。

      波士頓警察局A-1區警長李湯姆(Tom Lee)表示，他曾經去過降落夜總會，未在該營業場所發現任何問題。

      華埠治安委員會昨日的議程還包括肥牛火鍋店申請擴張，增加三樓為營業場所。律師黃華與兩名東主程華艦、林芝興繼上個月出席華埠社區議會的月會後，昨日再到華埠治安委員會做說明，並獲支持。

      南北風味餐廳東主之一的陳利民，昨日與圓鼎工程呂孟德向華埠治安委員會陳情，說明刻正籌備在南北風味對面，原本為中華行的樓面，開張一家新的，名為「Authentic China House(暫譯，真味中國屋)」的中餐館。該一地點約2500平方呎，減掉廚房所用面積後，約可擺放八、九十個座位，希望委員會支持。

      波士頓警察局A-1區警長李湯姆(Tom Lee)昨日也照例做了上個月的華埠一帶犯罪記錄，共有3宗搶劫案，1宗激烈攻擊案，一宗破門而入偷竊案，一租偷車案，六宗偷盜案，一宗從移動車輛偷竊案。警方上個月開出65張駕車違規罰單，159張停車違規罰單。

      李湯姆在報告中指出，其中發生在必珠街的一宗搶劫案，受害者只會說中文，行搶者似是越南裔說廣東話者。他們持槍搶走一千元現金外，還把受害者身上的一百多元也搶走了。不過受害者等了三天才報案，增加了警方查案的困難度。另一宗搶案發生在乞臣街上，但受害者的門鎖無損，有可能是熟人所為。

      余仕昂還在會中表示，有不少華埠居民還記得，華埠一帶街道，曾經一度為中英雙語，但現在卻都只有英語，不知是否可把中文加回來。

      華埠主街經理何靄茵在會末表示，日前有一名黃姓老翁在穿越尼倫街與夏利臣街交界處的馬路時，被車輛撞傷。A-1區巡警翁天生補充表示，尼倫街是條比較寬的馬路，該處交通燈號變換較快，的確常有不少耆英無法在燈號已變時，還未過完馬路。警方表示，將向有關單位反應。

     

圖片說明：

      波士頓警察局A-1區警長李湯姆(Tom Lee)(左起)、華埠治安委員會共同主席陳灼鋆、塔芙茨醫療中心社區健康主任曾雪清等人與出席會議者交流意見。(菊子攝)

      波士頓W酒店總經理William P. Bunce(立者)補充說明，開有故事村(Storyville)、迷你吧(Mini Bar)的Brian Lesser，是很有經驗的夜總會經營者。(菊子攝)

      南北風味餐廳東主之一的陳利民(立者)有意開張「真味中國屋(Authentic China House)」。(菊子攝)

麻州府撥補助款八萬給八所學校鼓勵創新

PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION AWARDS PLANNING GRANTS TO EIGHT POTENTIAL INNOVATION SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH

Funds will support development of educational innovations that close achievement gaps, help all students achieve at high levels

BOSTON – Wednesday, February 6, 2013 – Education Secretary Matthew Malone today announced $80,000 in grants to eight potential Innovation Schools across the Commonwealth. This funding builds on the Patrick-Murray Administration's continued efforts to close persistent achievement gaps, promote innovative and bold strategies in education and give students and their families greater access to high-quality public schools.

"I am extremely proud of the progress we’ve made on the Innovation School initiative as more and more schools step up to provide improved educational opportunities for Massachusetts students," said Governor Deval Patrick. "This robust and diverse group of schools demonstrates what can be achieved when local school communities are given the flexibility to be creative in their approach to helping all students achieve at high levels."

Initial prospectuses for these schools have already been approved by local stakeholders including superintendents, school committee members and union leaders and the grants will be used to develop robust innovation plans that will be presented to local school committees for final approval. Many of these schools could open as early as September 2013.

A signature component of Governor Patrick’s Achievement Gap Act of 2010, Innovation Schools are in-district, charter-like public schools that use inventive strategies and creative approaches to education while keeping school funding within districts. Innovation Schools can utilize greater autonomy and flexibility with regard to curriculum, staffing, budget, schedule/calendar, professional development and district policies.

There are currently 44 operational Innovation Schools across Massachusetts.  If these eight plans are fully approved, over 50 Innovation Schools could be up and running by fall 2013. The Administration awarded over $850,000 in Innovation School planning and implementation grants last year. Funding for Innovation School planning and implementation grants have been made available as part of a total of $2 million in support from the state's successful Race to the Top proposal and additional support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Secretary Malone announced today’s round of planning grants at the Blackstone Elementary School in Boston, one of today’s recipients whose Innovation School prospectus proposes seeking autonomies in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment, staffing, professional development and budget to sustain its success in improving student achievement outcomes as a turnaround school.

“It is exciting to see a school community, like the Blackstone School, that has made significant academic progress with its students, using the Innovation School model to sustain the gains made by seeking autonomies and flexibilities to continue to meet the needs of its students,” said Education Secretary Matthew Malone.

In addition to the grant funding announced today, Governor Patrick recently proposed a $550 million investment in education, reaching $1 billion over four years, to expand access to high quality educational opportunities and make higher education more affordable for all students in Massachusetts. This historic investment would provide universal access to high quality early education for all children in Massachusetts from birth through age five; allow additional resources for high-need schools to extend learning time for students; increase Chapter 70 funding to K-12 districts; make higher education more affordable for students; and allow our community colleges to expand successful programs that are preparing students to thrive in the workplace. The Governor’s plan also includes $1.5 million in funding to support the planning and implementation of additional innovation schools across the state. 

For more information about Innovation Schools, please visit  www.mass.gov/edu/innovationschools.

The list of grant recipients, districts in which the schools will be located and amounts granted is as follows:

INNOVATION SCHOOLS PLANNING GRANTS – awarded with state Race to the Top funding.

Partner District	Proposed Innovation School School	Amount
Boston Public Schools	Blackstone Elementary School (preK-5, proposed conversion of existing school)	$10,000
Boston Public Schools	William Monroe Trotter School (K-8, proposed conversion of existing school)	$10,000
Boston Public Schools	John F. Kennedy Innovation School (K-5, proposed conversion of existing school)	$10,000
Fall River Public Schools	Fall River Innovation Academy (proposed new school, 7th-12th)	$10,000
New Bedford Public Schools	Esperanza School of Language and Culture (proposed new school, K-8)	$10,000
New Bedford Public Schools	Renaissance Community School for the Arts (proposed new school, PK-5)	$10,000
Somerville Public Schools	Kennedy Innovation School (K-8, proposed conversion of existing school)	$10,000
Somerville Public Schools	Somerville STEAM Academy (proposed new school, 9th-12th)	$10,000

TOTAL = $80,000

牛曉林 2/19 講彩色鉛筆素描

新書介紹及座談会

Feb 19, Tuesday, 7:30 Pm

華心藝術學校

大波士頓中華文化協會

Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association

437 Cherry Street, West Newton, MA 02465

彩色铅笔素描教学

牛晓林主講

这本书是波士頓文協的老师牛晓林根据自己在美国二十多年的美术教育经驗历经三年完成的著作。这本书由中国国家级美术出版社列入出版计划,精心策划,编辑而成。牛晓林在北京中央美術學院附中開始接受系統美术專業訓練並在西安美術學院油畫系獲得硯士學位。牛晓林於1990移居美國從事美術教育多年,深受學生及家長們的喜愛和推崇。 

在写作这本书的过程中，作者对美术教育的的定义，美术教育的功能，美术在人类历史上的进步作用，都有一些深入的思考。在座谈会上，作者原意在这个问题上作一些阐述，和朋友们共同探讨。

Light reception will be provided; books are available for viewing or purchasing.

Question? Please contact GBCCA at 617-332-0377 or e-mail gbccaorg@aol.com

中國管樂四大金剛波城吹奏中國佛道古樂

有「中國管樂四大金鋼」之稱的包鍵、胡建兵、陳濤、及郭雅志等人，日前應中華表演藝術基金會之邀，在紐英崙音樂學院喬登廳 (Jordan Hall)，以「玄門步虛」為主題，首度舉辦專場佛道教音樂會，帶聽眾穿越時空，回到明代，領略一如五、六百年前宗教音樂的遠、虛、淡、靜意境。

中華表演基金會會長譚嘉陵為幫助不熟悉佛道教音樂的一般人，也能更深入體會、理解佛道教音樂之美，特地在音樂會前半場，安排了一小時解說，還請精通文史，涉獵音律的陸惠風做英文翻譯，讓出席者從包鍵、陳濤、胡建兵的闡述中，明白到管樂如佛，笛音如人，以笙和合，乃成就天人如一境界。

當晚的場刊還特地刊出恒山道樂與北京智化寺古音樂的介紹。

其中的恒山道樂從北魏形成迄今，已有一千五百多年歷史，保留著大量古代樂曲，是道教與民間音樂相結合的歷史產物。基本內容有唱誦經文的贊嘆，分套曲、支曲的器樂演奏，以工尺譜法記譜，以五調、十律、四韻十二宮六十調為準的宮律調等。其齋醮法事中的「誦戒新法」、「樂章」，已有唱誦經典、演奏樂器等結構，可視為恒山道樂的發端。

北京智化寺音樂則是明代英宗的太監，王振所建家廟保留下來被稱為中國古代音樂活化石的「京音樂」，包含不少宮廷禮儀音樂，分禪門(聲樂)、音樂門(管樂)、法器(打擊樂)，共使用八種樂器，但其中的笙、管，都和民間使用的不同，例如民間的笙為十三簧，智化寺的笙有十七全簧。民間管子有八孔，智化寺則為九孔。智化寺的笛音也高些。最特別的是，這是中國民樂中唯一按代傳襲，由該寺藝僧演奏，迄今26代，仍保存得與幾百年前一樣的音樂。

包鍵透露，他和陳濤曾於1990年代，在北京中國佛教協會安排下，到北京智化寺隨該寺第25代傳人緒增師父等，研習這「京音樂」，並和推動這挽救佛教音樂活動的佛協會長趙樸初，以及班禪等人聚晤，設法保留迄今還只以口傳心授方式傳承的宗教音樂。他們在研習時，礙於音律難以標記，只能靠錄音再自行摸索指法的方式進行。

在這場「玄門步虛」音樂會中，包鍵吹管子，陳濤吹笛，胡建兵、郭雅志吹笙，北美中樂團的蔡振起打小雲鑼，夏文杰打大鼓，從河北民間道教音樂的「集賢賓」開始演奏起，陸續奏演了呂祖廟樂曲「返魂香」，山西雁北道教音樂的「種種無名」，以及北京智化寺「畫錦堂套曲」，包括垂絲調、畫錦堂、醉翁子、金五山等。

創辦北美中樂團的胡建兵表示，他們自己在吹奏這些佛道教音樂時，投入到思緒化入樂音時，竟有佛現心中的感覺。

音樂會結束時，他們為感謝聽眾們的熱烈鼓掌，安可了一曲河北民間樂曲「放驢」。

目前包鍵、胡建兵、陳濤都住在紐約，也各自經營有自己的音樂學校、樂器行、樂團，依序為中國鼓音樂學院、法拉盛小提琴店、神州中樂團等等。原本吹嗩吶，當天第一次吹笙，和包鍵是中央音樂學院前後期同學，發明了嗩吶活芯的郭雅志，選擇住在波士頓，目前正在柏克萊音樂學院深造爵士樂。他們有心適機緣，創造合作機會，為保存瀕臨失傳危機的中國佛、道教音樂，盡一分心力。

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            中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵(中)在音樂會後和北美中樂團的夏文杰(左起)、胡建兵、陳濤、包鍵、郭雅志、蔡振起等人合影。(菊子攝)

            中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵在音樂會後，祝願以後常常合作。(菊子攝)

            胡建兵(右起)、郭雅志、包鍵、陳濤、夏文杰、蔡振起等人為「玄門步虛」音樂會演出。(菊子攝)

胡建兵(右起)、郭雅志、包鍵、陳濤、夏文杰、蔡振起等人在音樂會結束時各獲一束鮮花。(菊子攝)

台學聯 2/15 春吶 2/17改選會長

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處文化組組長黃薳玉(前左三)和新英格蘭台灣同學會本屆幹部合影。第一排(由左自右)
學聯副會長呂承翰、學聯副會長/東北大學同學會會長林俞安、經文處文化組組長黃薳玉、學聯公關
/布蘭岱斯(Brandeis)大學同學會副會長林郁晴、學聯公關/東北大學裴家瀅、學聯公關/波士頓大學黃家琪
、學聯副會長/東北大學王一涵，文化組黃秘書。第二排(由左自右) 學聯活動/東北大學黃達民、學聯活動
/波士頓大學林子為、學聯會長/波士頓大學王俊凱。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會會長王俊凱(右一)、副會長呂承翰(前左一)等同學，
和駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處文化組組長黃薳玉(前右四)。(周菊子攝)

                            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會日前舉辦學聯說明會，向新舊學生介紹該會功能、活動，邀請參加服務，並預告二月十五日將辦春節吶喊歌唱大賽，二月十七日將辦理第八屆台學聯會長改選。

            新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會是由新英格蘭地區大專院校的台灣同學會聯合組成的學生團體。過去這三、四年來，在前會長胡俊峰、樊長鑫，以及現任會長王俊凱，副會長呂承翰、林俞安、王一涵等人悉心經營下，每次辦活動都很有聲勢，也讓近年來人數大減的各校台灣同學，不再覺得自己勢單力薄。

            日前辦說明會時，目前在波士頓大學修讀金融經濟博士的會長王俊凱，精心製作了一輯歷次活動圖片展，讓新來的，沒參加過活動的台灣同學們，感受一下和台學聯一起去賞楓、滑雪、購物、唱卡拉OK的樂趣。他強調學聯主要功能是為各校同學搭橋，建立溝通、聯誼管道，為同學們提供一個和他校同學交流，激發更多火花的平台。

            現年廿五歲左右的呂承翰透露，他高中畢業後就來美讀書，起初還有家人陪，後來就得自己學習獨立自主，加入學聯這個大家庭，讓他有機會和更多與自己來自同樣地方的同學交流，感覺很溫暖。

            駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處文化組組長黃薳玉為關懷同學，當天也特地出席。她說文化組的任務之一，就是要照顧海外留學生，幫助同學們在海外求學、生活得順利。黃薳玉指出，近年來文化組常接到協助尋找失聯子女的要求，有時一個月就有二、三宗，她因此要再三叮嚀同學，不論多忙，都該時不時的打通電話，發封電郵向家人報平安。                   

新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會的下一場活動為二月十五日(週五)下午五點起，在波士頓大學學生活動中心(BU GSU) 禮堂，舉辦「春節吶喊」2013學聯新年歌唱大賽。查詢詳情可上網http://www.facebook.com/events/373435596087619。

二月十七日中午，該會將舉行第八屆會長改選活動。

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      新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會會長王俊凱(右一)、副會長呂承翰(前左一)等同學，和駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處文化組組長黃薳玉(前右四)。(周菊子攝)

      駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處文化組組長黃薳玉(前左三)和新英格蘭台灣同學會本屆幹部合影。第一排(由左自右)學聯副會長呂承翰、學聯副會長/東北大學同學會會長林俞安、經文處文化組組長黃薳玉、學聯公關/布蘭岱斯(Brandeis)大學同學會副會長林郁晴、學聯公關/東北大學裴家瀅、學聯公關/波士頓大學黃家琪、學聯副會長/東北大學王一涵，文化組黃秘書。第二排(由左自右) 學聯活動/東北大學黃達民、學聯活動/波士頓大學林子為、學聯會長/波士頓大學王俊凱。(周菊子攝)

湯偉麟宣佈參選康州 Stamford 市長

As many of you know, I've spent the last few weeks traveling around Stamford talking to voters - from the A&P grocery store in North Stamford to Elm Street Diner off Cove Road - hearing many things we love about Stamford and also the things we must change to make it a better city.  

Yesterday, we made it official and announced our campaign to run for mayor of Stamford.

Stamford has been going through the motions lately. But I do not believe we can reach our future by neglect. As mayor, my focus will be giving Stamford the long term vision it needs to succeed.With the right leadership and vision, Stamford can be the finest small city in the country for our families.

Click the image below to watch coverage of our announcement!

 

The campaign is just getting started. We're going to need your help to win this race and give Stamford and its families the future we deserve.

I want your input and help. Email me at william@williamtong.com and let's get this campaign off the ground!

All the best,

William Tong

文協迎蛇年會長換屆 周一男交棒給黃淑英

大波士頓區中華文化協會(GBCCA)二日晚在傅萊明罕鎮喜來登酒店迎接蛇年新春，舉行周一男交棒給黃淑英的會長交接禮，頒傑出社區服務獎表揚四名資深會員，請柯乃南談經商成功之道。400多名衣香影繽的會員、嘉賓，歡渡一晚。

      今年是文協正式立案成為非牟利組織的五十週年。雖然上台的幹部、嘉賓們無人提這數字，但與黃正剛、蘇義雄一起領取傑出社區服務獎的蔣宗壬、湯耀武，早於1970年代就曾任文協會長，暢言創業經歷的柯乃南不諱言自己今年七十，都讓出席眾人無法不感受到文協的歷史悠久，在大波士頓華人圈中的老大哥地位。

      文協會長周一男致卸任詞時，點名感謝陳宏林、章振洪、陳式儀、趙小怡等每一名幹部，慨言他們的社區意識及團隊精神，是該屆幹部能夠交出一份漂亮成績單的主要原因。去年夏天，他做出決定，聘請下水道公司清理、舒通了文協大樓管道，以後遇上暴風雨，文協大樓地下室都不會再有濕漉不堪的困擾。他也感謝鄉村(Village)銀行每年大方捐款一千二百元。

      接任的黃淑英介紹了她這一屆的新幹部，有陳玉瑛、林梓玲、楊羅東、李家祺、許俊欽、潘慧如等人。她表示，新年度目標是進一步促進會內成員和社團之間的溝通，加強該會與主流社會，以及其他華人組織的聯繫、互動。

      文協新屆幹部中的陳玉瑛是波克萊台灣商會會長，許俊欽是新英格蘭台灣商會會長，李家祺曾經出版波士頓導覽旅遊書籍，潘慧如曾任華心中文學校校長，黃淑英這新一屆文協幹部的對外加強聯繫這理想，可說是還未正式上任，就已部份達成。

由於文協有下屆幹部隨同本屆幹部服務，以茲實習的傳統。司儀馬滌凡、談繼欣當晚特地介紹了待任會長冼鳳明，以及2014年度幹事，包括陳式儀、李希青、王淑玲、白松（Oren Robinson）、Jenis Gee、姜銓等人。

文協今年的年會，特地請來波士頓的成功企業家，創辦了柯氏汽車集團的柯乃南，分享他的創業經歷。

在中國出生，台灣長大，1968年才來美國，不諱言自己今年已七十歲的柯乃南表示，來美後，經過14年的打拼，奠定基礎，娶妻，生育四名子女，才從尚莫維爾市(Somerville)的自營汽車修理店開始拓展生意版圖。那時找銀行貸款，處處碰壁的挫折，他至今仍然記得，也因此很感念最後肯貸款五十萬元給他，讓他買下劍橋市日產(Nissan)汽車代理權的世紀銀行。後來他的汽車代理王國版圖才陸續拓展到衛斯理豐田(Toyota)、傅萊明罕的克萊斯勒(Chrysler)、五十鈴(Isuzu)、吉普(Jeep)。2008年時，克萊斯勒公司破產，導致他失去代理權，又轉代理Kia。

柯乃南在講述他一生的起伏經歷時，還不時用餐館、咖啡店的經營財務做例子。他強調自己只是個非常幸運的人，但也聲言做人要誠信，做事要專心、努力。持之以恆，就會有成績。

柯乃南的妻子孔廣詩和柯乃南是成功大學同學，兩人在大一、大二時就認識。她坦言自己最欣賞柯乃南的地方，就是他的講誠信，只是有時說話太直。她認為柯乃南的主動，總是讓身邊的人很高興，很符合美國人的文化、習慣，讓柯乃南比較容易的就打進了美國人的圈子，也是柯乃南能事業成功的另一因素。

文協在年會中，還頒發了青少年社區服務獎，表揚在華心中文學校和藝校擔任義工的徐衢燕、樊綽穎、宋鑫。

當晚的表演節目，包括文協華心中文學校的舞獅、合唱團由王麗文指揮，演唱「菊花台」，陳志新語楊信宜以低音號與古箏重奏「瑤族舞曲」，弘表演太極扇、蔡李佛，知音舞韻、佳韻舞集、健身腰鼓隊的舞蹈及秧歌等。

喜齡會成員的「小小世界」服裝表演，每年都是最高潮，當晚也再度為文協年會畫下句點。

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      大波士頓中華文化協會新舊任幹部交接。前右起章振洪、陳式儀、趙小怡、周一男、黃淑英、楊羅東、林梓玲、陳玉瑛、李家祺，後右起郭漢渝、許俊欽、陳宏林。(菊子攝)

      大波士頓中華文化協會會長周一男、余國豪夫婦，邀請駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長洪慧珠等嘉賓出席。(菊子攝)

      柯氏汽車集團創辦人柯乃南(中)、孔廣詩(右)夫婦，和1994年曾任文協會長的陳瑞虹，已是多年舊識。(菊子攝)

      文協會長周一男(左起)頒發傑出社區服務獎給蔣宗壬、黃正剛、蘇義雄、湯耀武等人。(菊子攝)

      王麗文說明文協合唱團要演唱「菊花台」。(菊子攝)

      楊信誼、陳志新夫婦合奏。(菊子攝)