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星期二, 11月 01, 2016

波士頓華僑文教服務中心105年11月第 1 期僑務簡訊

      
 
僑 務 簡 訊
波士頓華僑文教服務中心           


Culture Center of T.E.C.O. in Boston90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461Tel: 617-965-8801 Fax: 617-965-8815
中華民國10511月第1

行政院全球招商及攬才聯合服務中心之中英文「客製化服務人才需求彙整     
 表」
   
   一、 行政院為落實「全球競才方案」政策,加強國內外人才網路之流通,自去(2015)
   8月起行政院全球招商及攬才聯合服務中心針對生產力4.0、半導體、通訊、生技、 
   再生能源、金融產業等國內關鍵領域廠商逐一訪談掌握其海外人才需求,並按產業別
   分類彙竣中英文版之「全球攬才聯合服務中心客製化服務人才需求彙整表」供各界參  
   
   二、有關上開人才需求彙整表相關資訊已置於僑務委員會-全球僑商服務網供參 
   (www.ocbn.org.tw,簡稱OCBN),海外僑民如有對相關職缺需進一步瞭解,可逕將有意  
   願投遞之職位與履歷表寄至該中心
   三、該中心聯絡窗口:卓專員育平Cara Cho,電子郵件:cara@invest.org.tw,聯絡 
   電話:886-2-2311-2031#501,聯絡地址:臺北市襄陽路1號8樓/8F,No.1,Xiangyang
   Rd, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C

『僑商網明信片傳情』活動開跑!
   
   僑務委員會於105年10月8日起至11月25日辦理「僑商網明信片傳情」活動,以臺
   灣美食與古蹟及景點為主題,邀請僑胞朋友線上挑選喜歡的明信片,留下想給親友之
   問候與祝福,讓身處在海外的僑胞們能藉此與親友聯繫情感,並有機會獲得行動電源
   等多項精美獎品。活動詳情如下:
   一、活動日期:105年10月8日起至11月25日止。
   二、活動對象:全球朋友均可參加。
   三、活動內容:進入官方活動頁面後,在「僑商網ocbn粉絲團」按讚後,挑選想寄送  
   的明信片款式並留下想說的話,在臉書上分享時tag好友送給祝福的對象,留下參加
   資料,即可以參加抽獎!
   四、活動獎品:
   *一獎:時尚筆電後背包(市值新臺幣1,969元)2份(於前100名活動參與者隨機抽出
   得主)
   *二獎:10050mAh行動電源4臺(市值新臺幣1,780元)
   4名 (於所有參與活動者隨機抽出得主)
   五、活動方式:
   參加活動請上全球僑商服務網活動專區www.ocbn.org.tw或活動網頁
   https://ocbn10.events.pixnet.net,參與僑商網明信片傳情」活動後,填寫資料,
   即有機會獲得眾多好禮!

◎106學年度海外僑生「個人申請」提前辦理

聯招會考量歷年報名時間適逢海外聖誕節假期,俟國內收到海外的申請案時,其作業時程又為國內春節假期,且招生作業與國內大學校院315日前辦理單招作業時程接近,作業緊迫,續有「聯合分發」第1梯次作業在即,為達致「個人申請審查數位化」效益及儘速辦理錄取公告,爰106學年度「個人申請」報名作業擬提前於105111日起至1215辦理報名。

2016 年海外華裔青年語文研習班第五期活動招生  

  增進海外華裔青年華語文能力,認識傳統中華文化與臺灣多元文化,瞭解中華民國 
  進步發展現況,並促進海內外青年互動交流僑務委員會所舉辦海外華裔青年語文研 
  習班,第五期(2016年12月5日至1月15日) 日前已開放報名課程內容為週一至週 
  五安排華語文、民俗技藝、文化研習課程,晚間自行參加晚 自習、休閒、知性或網路
  等輔助課程;週六及週日另彈性安排藝文及青少年遊藝活動。凡年滿 14 足歲至未滿 24  
  歲(以護照所載出生日期為憑),年齡計算至報名參加該期活動開班日,目前居住於海 
  外,身心健康、學行良好、有高度學習華語文意願,並能適應團體生活之華裔青年均可
  報名參加,報名從速,額滿為止。課程相關資訊請上

海外僑胞返國自費體驗優質安心醫療服務
   
   為增進華僑福祉,並妥善運用海外廣大僑胞聯繫網絡將臺灣高水準之醫療品質推向國
   際,僑務委員會特訂定本計畫,以運用華人社群之全球網絡,打開臺灣醫療服務之國
   際知名度。 
網站資訊:臺灣國際醫療全球資訊網(內含各醫療院所介紹、數位影音、動態及臺灣旅遊等資訊)(http://www.medicaltravel.org.tw)。
   如有疑問可逕洽國際醫療管理工作小組陳怡伶經理(電話:02-2885-1528 ext.12
   email:nhca14@gmail.com),可獲得即時、專業之解答,另亦可洽僑務委員會黃馨瑩
   小姐代為詢問(電話:02-2327-2856email: jany@ocac.gov.tw)

臺北經文處與中華公所合作推出「臺灣電影欣賞」活動

   駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處及紐英崙中華公所為饗本地臺灣電影愛好者,特安排於
   今年10月至12月間放映四部中華民國文化部「臺灣電影工具箱」授權的經典臺灣電  
   影,邀請電影愛好者免費欣賞,歡迎踴躍參加。以下為相關資訊:
   地點:紐英崙中華公所(90 Tyler Street, Boston, MA 02111)
   一、11月25日(週五)下午6:00
艋舺(Monga),鈕承澤導演,2010年金馬獎最佳男主角、最佳音效獎;2011年亞洲電影大獎最佳新演員獎,141分鐘
二、12月1日(週四)下午3:30
大輪迴(The Wheel of Life),胡金銓、李行、白景瑞導演,石雋、彭雪芬、姜厚任主演,1983年金馬獎最佳剪輯、最佳美術設計獎,1983年亞太影展最佳男主角獎,105分鐘
本活動由中華民國外交部、文化部及國家電影資料館協辦。
相關資訊請洽中華公所617-542-2574或北經文處617-259-1358。
  
 ◎2017臺北世界大學運動會

2017臺北世界大學運動會」即將於2017年8月19日至30日歡欣登場,屆時將有150餘國、12,000名青年運動菁英在22項賽事中群場競技,世界目光將聚焦臺北。世大運的賽事規模僅次於奧運,故有「小奧運」之稱,是各方團結合作、集體智慧的展現,彰顯年輕世代勇於挑戰與開創的精神,並見證一個城市的進步與光榮歡迎僑胞一同為臺灣選手加油喝采。欲了解更多世大運內容及最新動態請洽官網(http://www.taipei2017.com.tw)。

*宏觀周報:

1. 僑委會邀請全球僑領投資台灣(宏觀周報第4版)
http://www.ocacmacroview.net/pdf/1133/file/MV1102-P04.pdf

2. 2016金僑獎世界華影  照片組得獎作品出爐(宏觀周報第14版)
http://www.ocacmacroview.net/pdf/1133/file/MV1102-P14.pdf

*宏觀電子報:

1. 僑委會邀請全球僑領投資台灣
http://www.ocacmacroview.net/mag/macroview/article_story.jsp?ART_ID=202979

2. 2016金僑獎世界華影  照片組得獎作品出爐
http://www.ocacmacroview.net/mag/macroview/article_story.jsp?ART_ID=203023

紐英崙中華公所組35人團11月中訪問台灣

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(前中)與中華公所訪問台灣團部分團員合影。(周菊子攝)

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(左起)授旗給中華公所訪問
台灣團團長陳家驊,余麗媖。(周菊子攝)
(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處今(1)日中午在紐英崙中華公所會議廳,舉行授旗儀式,歡送中華公所組成的35人訪問團於119日至13日訪問台灣。
經文處處長賴銘琪代表僑委會感謝紐英崙中華公所,並特地指出,從這訪問行程的得以成功安排,就可見僑委會對紐英崙中華公所的重視。
他還笑說,在歡送中華公所訪問台灣團之際,他的心情可是又羨慕,又妒忌,因為外放17年來,他無時無刻不想念台灣美食,CNN這國際媒體去年推出的天下美食排行榜,台灣就排第一名。希望訪問團到台灣後,開懷享用,基隆夜市的甜不辣,士林夜市的大香腸,生煎包,鹽酥雞,臭豆腐等都是他懷念的美味。
紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊表示,能夠成行,得感謝僑委會和駐波士頓經文處。這次赴台,還真有不少好朋友可以探望,包括僑委會副委員長呂元榮,以及甫從波士頓調回台灣,出任僑委會第一處處長的郭大文。
波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬今日中午也特地出席致意。他以自己剛從台灣參加完僑務委員會議回來的經驗指出,波士頓的天氣已然入秋,台灣卻仍然溫暖如夏,氣溫在華氏80多度左右。他指出,中華公所訪問團到台灣,的確可以拜訪不少曾經駐守波士頓的老朋友,包括經文處前處長洪慧珠,調到華府擔任副代表後,現已調回台灣擔任外交部培訓人才學校的副校長。曾經擔任波士頓處長的李大維,如今是外交部部長。他在建議訪問團儘量去郊區玩之餘,還開玩笑的說,別到城市去,免得遇上示威人群,不小心被雞蛋砸到。
中華公所訪問台灣團,由公所主席陳家驊擔任團長,董事余麗媖擔任副團長。一行35人除拜會僑委會,將沿雪山隧道,蘇花公路往太魯閣國家公園,沿途參觀林田山文化園區,瑞穗牧場,伯朗大道,鹿野高台,佛陀紀念館,蓮池潭,龍虎塔,駁二藝術特區,十鼓文化村,四草綠色隧道,慈湖陵寢,蔣公銅像公園,大溪老街,鶯歌陶瓷博物館等名勝。

社區組織呼籲波士頓市民投票支持選票問題第五號

麻州社區發展公司協會(MACDC)董事長Joseph Kriesberg(左起)租戶
在行動(Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción)執行長Vanessa Calderón-Rosado,
華人前進會共同主任駱理德。(周菊子攝)
(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)支持更好的波士頓(YES for a Better Boston)111日召開記者會,籲請波士頓市選民投票時,別忘了5號問題請投贊成票(Yes on 5)",以支持波士頓市通過社區保護法(CPA)
社區保護法是麻州議會在2000年通過,讓各地方市鎮藉徵收房地產稅以獲取保護,建設社區經費的法案。有意實施這做法的各市鎮,必須經由選票問題,爭取該市鎮大多數居民支持。全麻州351個市鎮,目前已有161個市鎮通過實施該法,各自條文內容略有差異,徵收房地產附加稅的百分比在1%3%之間。
2001年之後,這是波士頓市第二次提出這選票問題,一旦通過,從下一個會計年度開始,擁有物業者繳稅時須付1%附加費,匯總成一個特別基金,加上州政府撥給的同額補助,只用在建可負擔住宅,造公園或開放空間,以及保護和保存社區中歷史古蹟上。
採行這做法後,擁有價值50萬元房屋的業主,一年約需多繳稅24元。匯總起來,波士頓市府約可獲得2千萬元經費用於保護社區,包括新蓋或改善公園,遊樂場,花園,購買土地以保護水源,減少氣候變化影響,為耆英,一般家庭,退休老兵建造可負擔住宅等。
低收入屋主,中低收入耆英屋主可享豁免權。住宅及企業務業的首10萬元物業價值,也可豁免。
麻州社區發展公司協會(MACDC)董事長,也是支持更好波士頓"活動主席的Joseph Kriesberg,華人前進會共同主任駱理德,租戶在行動(Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción)執行長Vanessa Calderón-Rosado3人,1日在記者會中做說明代表。
Vanessa Calderón-Rosado指出,2001年時提出的附加稅比率是2%,今年提出的只是1%,民眾接受程度應該高得多。
駱理德表示,社區保護法對華埠來說非常重要。從保存歷史角度來說,華埠雖然有150年的歷史,卻從未獲得如灣區(Bay Village),畢肯丘(Beacon Hill)那樣的歷史地位,華埠內的許多傳統排屋,作為全美第一個公立學校所在地的舊昆士小學校址,都有歷史意義,也需要翻修。說到開放空間,整個波士頓市可能沒有哪裡比華埠更缺乏娛樂,休閒的開放空間。整個華埠內的開放空間小於1英畝。說到房屋,華埠在可負擔住宅上的需求,更是無庸置疑。過去15年來,華埠一帶增加了大約3000個住宅單位,但絕大多數都是豪華住宅,即使是純粹從平衡角度來說,華埠都急切的需要有更多可負擔住宅。
社區保護法經費將由一個九人委員會監管,提出使用建議,交由波士頓市議會批准,整個過程將有很多機會容許市民參與,表達意見。這九人中有5人將由波士頓市長指派選自市府5個機構的代表,4人由市議會推選。
今年的美國大選,不但總統之爭激烈得有如懸疑小說,在麻州還有選票問題備受矚目,尤其是關於特許學校的第二號問題,挹注進支持、反對雙方的資金,高達3300餘萬元的驚人程度。只和波士頓市民有關的第五號選票問題,可能還真沒多少人注意到。
Joseph Kriesberg指出,支持社區保護法(Community Preservation Act)的社區團體發起支持更好的波士頓"活動,就位提醒波士頓選民,投票時別忘了在選票背面,還有這個選票問題。

Summary from the campaigners:
ABOUT YES ON 5: The Yes for a Better Boston campaign comprises a broad range of community-based organizations, unions, business leaders, faith leaders and others, united together to encourage Boston to vote yes in November for a special opportunity to fund historic preservation and park projects, while creating much-needed affordable homes for families, seniors and veterans, and producing jobs.

ABOUT CPA: CPA is designed to help Massachusetts cities and towns create affordable housing, preserve open space and develop outdoor recreational opportunities, and rehabilitate historic sites. CPA funds are generated by a small surcharge on local property tax bills matched by a statewide trust fund to maximize their impact. The Yes for a Better Boston Committee recommends a 1% property tax surcharge, with exemptions for low-income homeowners, low-and-moderate-income senior homeowners, and for the first $100,000 of residential and business’ property value. The typical Boston homeowner whose home is assessed at $500,000 would pay approximately $24 per year towards this investment, and in turn, the City would generate $20 million or more every year for CPA projects. These new dedicated funds would allow Boston to:
· Develop and improve parks, playgrounds, trails, and gardens
· Acquire land to protect water quality and reduce climate change impacts Create thousands of new, affordable homes for seniors, families, and veterans
Restore and preserve historic buildings, and rehabilitate underutilized resources

華林功夫太極學校11/12慶10週年

Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy 10th Anniversary Performance
“Celebrating the Warrior Spirit” Scholarship Fundraiser


Families and community members of all ages are invited to attend the exhilarating  “Celebrating the Warrior Spirit” 10th Anniversary Performance and Silent Auction, organized by the Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy of Malden, open to the public at the Melrose Memorial Hall, 590 Main St. Melrose, MA at 3:00PM to 5:30PM. Door opens at 2:30PM. Tickets are available at www.wahlumacademy.com: Adult--$25.00 and Children 9 & Under --$15.00. All proceeds support the Wah Lum Warrior Spirit Scholarship Fund.  Event has been sold out and 700 people are expected to pack the Hall! For Media and other Special Passes, please contact Mai Du.

This extraordinary show will feature Chinese kung fu, tai chi, lion dance, dragon dance,and drumming exhibition performed by Wah Lum students of all ages. Guest performances from 5 other well respected martial arts schools from the Greater Boston Area will make special appearances.  The first 3 statewide Warrior Spirit Scholarship Award recipients: Joel Liriano of Fenway High School of Boston; Ninh Phung of South High Community School of Worcester; and Jahtajia Austin of Boston Green Academy, will be recognized on stage for their triumphs over special adversity in their academic career. Silent Auction will include original framed artworks by the locally & internationally recognized artist Peter Ng as well as artworks by Wah Lum students and other exciting donated items. Major sponsors to this event include South Cove Community Health Center, Tufts Medical Center, Gee How Oak Tin Association, Yee Fung Toy Association of New England, ArtFort Design Studio, & Yong Yong Restaurant.  Event has received confirmed attendance and citations by local and state elected officials and other public figures.

BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $533,000 IN WORKPLACE SAFETY GRANTS

BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $533,000 IN WORKPLACE SAFETY GRANTS

WORCESTER, MA – NOVEMBER 1, 2016 – Thirty-seven Massachusetts employers were awarded a total of $533,149 to help train nearly 4,400 employees in workplace safety and the prevention of injury, illness and death, the Baker-Polito Administration’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced today.

“Worker and workplace safety is an important priority for companies and employees across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are pleased to award this funding to ensure companies are able to provide training to educate their workers and keep them safe on the job.”

The Department of Industrial Accidents administers and manages the Workplace Safety Training and Education Grant program to promote safe, healthy workplace conditions through training, education, and other preventative programs for businesses and employees covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation law.  In fiscal year 2016, the Baker-Polito Administration will award a total $700,000 for the Safety Grant program. 

“We are pleased that thousands of workers in the Commonwealth receive training each year in order to make themselves and their work environments safer day to day,” Lt. Governor Karyn Polito said.

Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald L. Walker made the announcement with the management and employees of Sweet Kitchen Bar, a restaurant, dessert bar and caterer in Worcester. Sweet received the grant as a consortium of businesses, which includes another restaurant, The Flying Rhino, and two other central Massachusetts caterers, Pepper's Catering and Struck Catering. The $24,824 grant will train employees in CPR and First Aid, prevention of slips and falls, ergonomics and kitchen & facility training.

“Not only do workers receive training that ensures they are safe, but they also increase their knowledge-base for their jobs, increasing their opportunities to be promoted,” Secretary Ronald L. Walker, II said. 

"Our business model depends on delighting our guests.  Having a happy and engaged workforce is critical; that starts with our employees knowing that their well-being is our first priority,” said Alina Eisenhauer, executive chef at Sweet Kitchen Bar.  “This grant will help us deliver on that mission."
“We are grateful for the support and earnest efforts on the part of the Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito to secure funding for an investment in the safety of our employees,” said John Lawrence, director of catering at Peppers Fine Catering. “This important funding helps create a more positive work environment which in turn creates a more productive and efficient business environment.”  
The maximum grant amount per employer is $25,000. Businesses are awarded training grants through a competitive application process. The Department of Industrial Accidents is opening another round of applications soon.

Organizations that received grants:

American Training, Inc. – Andover, MA  - $10,368 -American Training Inc. delivers premier workforce development, day habilitation, work and residential programs in transportation, counseling, work-preparedness to people with disabilities, youth at risk, unemployed and lifelong adult learners.  Training will include stress management, ergonomics and safe patient lifting and fire extinguisher training.

Baxter Inc. - Hyannis, MA - $11,283.15- Baxter, Inc. provides crane and rigging services.  Training will include OSHA Signal Person & Master Rigging and CPR/First Aid.
BLB Custom Builder LLC- Amesbury, MA - $10,871.00 - BLB Custom Building provides custom home building, high-end renovations and general carpentry repairs in the Merrimack Valley. The company will provide OSHA safety, fall protection, respiratory protections, and CPR/First Aid/AED training.

Center for Human Development, Inc. – Springfield, MA - $9,630- CHD, a non-profit organization, delivers a broad array of critical social and mental health services.  Training will include CPR/First Aid.

Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens – Needham, MA - $14,980 - Charles River Center for Developmentally challenged Citizens was created by a group of parents who sought to develop programs for their children.  Training will include a safety care/de-escalation train-the-trainer and CPR/First Aid.     

Coastal Industries Inc. – Haverhill, MA - $2,247 - Coastal Industries manufactures doors and windows. Training will include OSHA 10 and warehouse forklift training.

Colony Foods, Inc. – Lawrence, MA - $24,900 - Colony Foods Inc. is an independent family-owned and operated food service distributor specializing in the pizzeria Italian restaurant and sandwich shop.  Training will include aerial lift, OSHA 10, safety talks, defensive driving, fire protection, workplace violence, skid steer loader, warehouse forklift, CPR/First Aid, ergonomics, and de-escalation.

Dellbrook Construction LLC – Quincy, MA - $14,653.65 - Dellbrook Construction LLC is a full-service construction firm providing services in design/build coordination, preconstruction planning, cost management, estimating and general contracting.  Their proposed training includes lead safe renovator and CPR/AED and First Aid.   

Environmental Integrity Company, LLC – Holyoke, MA - $6,527 - Environmental Integrity is a full-service electronic recycling and data destruction company providing green electronic solutions to small, medium and enterprise customers.  Their proposed training includes driver safety, warehouse safety, job safety analysis, and industrial truck/fork lift.    

Town of FraminghamFramingham, MA- $12,840 - The Town of Framingham provides all related highway, water, sewer, parks and recreation, elderly, school and public safety services.  Training will include OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and back injury prevention for all town employees.

F.M. Generator, Inc. - Canton MA - $22,256 - FM Generator sells and services stand-by power generators for both commercial and residential applications. The company provides preventative maintenance services as well as repair, installation, fueling, load testing, radiator repairs and rebuilds, engine overhauls and rebuilds.  Training will include electrical safety, defensive driving, hazardous materials and ergonomics.

GAAMHA – Gardner, MA - $2,140 - GAAMHA provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities.  It also provides residential services for substance abuse through the Pathway House Program.  Training will include CPR/AED and First Aid, as well as warehouse forklift. 

GenCon, Inc. - West Bridgewater, MA - $9,309- GenCon Inc. specializes in healthcare construction and offers architectural and construction management services.  Training will include warehouse forklift, Fatal 4, fall protection, confined space and trenching & excavation.

Guaranteed Builders & Developers, Inc. – Douglas, MA - $25,000 - Guaranteed Builders & Developers offers a large display of modular homes and garages for residential building.  This firm also provides disaster and recovery services by providing mobile banking command units to areas of destruction. Training will include OSHA 30, warehouse forklift, rough terrain, aerial lift, and bucket truck training.

Habilitation Assistance Corporation – Plymouth, MA - $6,724.04- Habilitation Assistance Corp is an organization to support individuals in realizing their personal visions. Services offered are day habilitation, case management, homecare and independent living and transportation. Their proposed training includes CPR/First Aid and proper lifting techniques.

Hollingsworth and Vose Co. – West Groton, MA - $10,700 - Hollingsworth and Vose is a global leader in the supply of technically advanced nonwovens for engine, high-efficiency, and liquid filtration. With 12 manufacturing facilities located around the world, the company is a key source of engine & industrial filtration.  Training will include safe lifting and hand safety.       

Home Care Connection Network, LLC – Amesbury, MA - $23,780.75 - Home Care Connection provides high quality care and assistance to patients, clients or residents in their home whether it may be a nursing home, assisted living, hospice or hospital.  Training will include CPR/First Aid, infectious control, body mechanics and patient handling.

Imperial Distributors Inc. – Auburn, MA - $21,285 - Imperial Distributor's is a leader in merchandizing and distribution of grocery non-food items.  Training will include ergonomics, lock out/tag out, machine guard and OSHA 10.

Lan-Tel Communications, Inc. - Norwood, MA - $5,885 - LAN-TEL is one of the largest structured cabling and security companies in Massachusetts. They provide ongoing installation and maintenance for commercial and public sector entities for new construction and renovation.  Training will include train-the-trainer for NSC Lift Truck Operator Program and bucket truck training.

MacCormack Plumbing, Inc. – Billerica,  MA - $25,000 - MacCormack Plumbing, Inc. is a plumbing and heating contractor for commercial and residential installation.  Training will include OSHA 30, confined space, OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid.

MAS Building and Bridge, Inc. - Norfolk, MA - $24,931 - MAS Building and Bridge is a leader in heavy civil and structural steel construction.  MAS Building and Bridge has two divisions, Bridge/Dam/Marine and Structural Steel.  Training will include rigging/signaling, CPR/First Aid, aerial scissor lift, confined space, OSHA 10 & 30 and steel erection.

Maybury Associates, Inc. - East Longmeadow, MA - $8,830.20 - Maybury is a full-service provider of material handling products and services. Training will include OSHA 10 & 30.

Nano-C, Inc. – Westwood, MA - $13,190 - Nano-C, Inc. is a small chemical research & development company that produces technological advanced carbon materials through their fullerene and carbon non-tube product lines for use in semiconductors, electronics and renewable energy applications.  Training will include respirator fit testing, CPR/First Aid, fire extinguisher, DOT Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Goods.

NexDine, LLC – Mansfield, MA - $24,866 - Nexdine LLC provides corporate dining, special events catering and smart dining programs to schools and colleges. Training will include slips, trips and falls, restaurant ergonomics and knife handler safety.

New England Disposal Technologies, Inc. – Sutton, MA  - $24,834.70 - New England Disposal Technologies Inc. is an environmental service company that performs a wide range of environmental services including hazardous and chemical waste transportation and disposal, contaminated site remediation and cleanup, above ground and underground tank cleaning and removal, lab clean outs and contaminated soil recycling.  Training will include, OSHA 10 & 40, hazardous waste site worker, CPR/AED, confined space, respirator fit testing, boating safety, excavation & trenching. 

New England Utility Constructors, Inc.- Lawrence, MA - $15,622- New England Utility Constructors, Inc. specializes in underground utility construction, including natural gas, electric and welding fabrications, water and street restoration.  Training will include CPR/First Aid, hazardous waste site and hoisting & rigging.

Signature Health Care/Brockton Hospital – Brockton, MA - $25,000 - Signature Health Care is one of southeastern Massachusetts largest integrated healthcare systems, including Brockton Hospital and Signature Medical Group.  Training will include needle puncture training and safety & de-escalation.

South Essex Sewage DistrictSalem, MA - $15,100 - South Essex Sewage District maintains and operates a sewage system to collect and dispose of residential, commercial and industrial wastewater.  Training will include CPR/FA/Blood borne pathogens, PPE, LOTO, hoisting prep, and electrical safety.

Sweet Kitchen Bar – Worcester, MA - $24,824 – Sweet, aka Sugar After Dark, is a restaurant, caterer and dessert bar.  The award is to a consortium that includes another restaurant, The Flying Rhino, and two other central Massachusetts caterers, Pepper's Catering and Struck Catering.  Training will include CPR/First Aid, slips, trips and falls, ergonomics and kitchen & facility training.

Teamwork Labor Services, Inc. - South Easton, MA - $23,647- Teamwork Labor Services, Inc. is a national retail installation and event management company.  Training will include basic injury prevention, CPR/First Aide and OSHA 10. 

Titcomb Brothers Manufacturing, Inc. – Westport, MA - $6,179.25 - Titcomb Brothers Manufacturing designs and produces plywood concrete forming panels and steel concrete forming hardware.  Training will include ergonomics, fire safety, OSHA 10 and warehouse forklift training.

Timberline Construction Corp – Canton, MA - $ 19,110 - Timberline Construction is a highly experienced general contracting and wireless construction company.  Training will include forklift, personnel lift, and crane signal, OSHA 30 and bucket truck.

Twin Rivers Technologies Manufacturing Corp – Quincy, MA - $24,824 - Twin Rivers is one of the largest oleo-chemical producers in North America. The plant has direct access to worldwide ocean shipping lanes through its own deep water port facilities and storage terminal.  Training will include DOT Course, confined space, self-contained breathing apparatus training, combined space entry rescue, and 8-hour emergency responder.  

Winchester Hospital – Winchester, MA - $10,593 - Winchester Hospital is an acute-care community hospital.  It is a 229-bed facility providing a wide-range of care.   Nurses, clinical assistants and other staff are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders caused by overexertion.  Training will include safe patient lifting/handling.

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BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY’S HOMEWORK HELP BEGINS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY’S HOMEWORK HELP BEGINS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY

BOSTON – November 2, 2016 – Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help program is underway and runs through May 25, 2017, offering free afterschool help and mentorship provided by high-achieving high school students. The program, offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in grades K-8; no registration required. Boston Teacher’s Union tutors are also available during select weekdays from 4-6 p.m. for students in grades K-12. Visit www.bpl.org/homework for complete information.
“Homework Help is an essential resource offered to Boston’s youth to encourage learning in a safe, welcoming environment, and we are immensely grateful to Harvard University for their training support of the high school mentors who implement the program throughout our locations,” said David Leonard, President of the Boston Public Library. 
Boston Public Library began collaborating with Harvard University to provide SmartTALK training to Homework Help mentors in 2014. Since its launch in 2008, SmartTALK has worked to help adequately prepare and train educators and mentors in Cambridge and Boston to help children of all ages develop strong academic and social skills outside of school hours.
“Homework help gives students the confidence they need to become critical thinkers and to develop their skills in a supportive setting, and libraries will always be a place that children can turn to for educational assistance,” said Farouqua Abuzeit, Manager of Youth Services for the Boston Public Library.
Online help is also available through LearningExpress Library, which can help students from grade school through college improve their skills by taking practice tests, completing exercises, and reading e-books. LearningExpress can also help college-bound students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests. Students may also search for articles and use books online with student electronic resources, and look for book, CDs, movies, and more in the BPL catalog.

麻州特選學校選票問題競爭激烈 支持者富人居多

今年的麻州選票問題非常熱,尤其是第二號關於特許學校的問題,支持,反對雙方共募得3300萬元,來遊說選民,其中支持者共約籌得2000餘萬元,反對者共籌得約1250萬元。
更讓人矚目的是,儘管依序分屬共和黨,民主黨,從上任以來幾乎步調一致的麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker),波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Marty Walsh),這回也有了分歧。查理貝克支持特許學校,還被支持者放進了廣告中。馬丁華殊反對,今(11月1)晚出席反對陣營的活動會。
新英格蘭調查報導中心的"眼睛(The Eye)"和WGBH公共廣播電台在非牟利新聞機構(INN)贊助下,10月25日在WGBH內,廣邀社會大眾,舉辦了一次競選資料線上分析,結論指出,今年投入麻州選票問題的選舉經費,數額之大,前所未見,尤其是第二號的特許學校(Charter school)問題,共籌得3300萬元,而且80%的捐款都來自機構組織。慷愾的個別捐款者,幾乎都支持特許學校。
特許學校是由公家資助,在傳統學校校區管理之外經營的學校。支持者表示,這會提供更多學校選擇,反對者說那會從傳統公校挪走資金。
在支持或反對特許學校問題這兩方的經費都主要來自組織之際,超過百分之40以上的大個別捐款,用於廣告,宣傳他們的觀點。
"眼睛(The Eye)"指出,支持優異學校家庭(Families for Excellent Schools Advocacy, Inc., )是個大本營在紐約的組織,迄今已捐了1300萬元來支持第二號問題,約占總捐款額三分之一。支持陣營迄今共籌得約2000萬元。
相比之下,反對者籌得的1250萬元,幾乎全是從諸如在華府的全國教育協會(National Education Association),麻州教師協會,以及大本營也在華府的美國教師聯盟等教師工會團體那兒來的。
這支持,反對兩方的最大差別在個別捐款者。反對特許學校問題的個別捐款者,僅籌得16,600元,支持者卻給出360萬元。
拯救我們的公立學校"這反對特許學校組織的最大個人捐款者捐了1000元。支持特許學校問題的最大捐款者卻是沃爾瑪(Walmart)繼承人Jim Walton,捐了100多萬元。他姊姊,Alice Walton也捐了70萬元。
其他七個捐款額超過10萬元的,包括前紐約市長彭博(Michael Bloomberg)。捐款超過10,000元的,不下30人。捐款超過1,000元的,也超過40人。
只有在100元以下的最小額捐款上,反對者籌得金額比支持者多。不過這些小額捐款只佔個人捐款總額中的0.3%。
大約四分之一的小額捐款者表示自己是教育者,或是教育機構的工作人員,包括公立,私立,以及特許學校,還有公私立大學。

"Don't Be Alone on Thanksgiving" Free Community Turkey Dinner Open to All

"Don't Be Alone on Thanksgiving" Free Community Turkey Dinner Open to All
The annual "Don't Be Alone On Thanksgiving" free community turkey dinner will be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2015, noon - 2pm, at the Malden High School cafeteria, 77 Salem Street (enter from the rear entrance off of Ferry Street into the cafeteria.) This dinner is open to anyone who would like to enjoy a wonderful holiday meal - free of charge. No reservations are needed. The site is handicap accessible. 

The event provides about 900 meals for a sitdown feast and delivery to homeless families and to senior citizens who are home-bound. The dinner is sponsored by Bread of Life, Anthony's of Malden, Ferryway School in Malden, Forestdale Community Church in Malden, Malden Lions Club, Marty's Caterers of Stoneham, Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, Knights of Columbus Council 13966, and the staff of Salemwood School in Malden. Marty's Caterers, a major donor for Bread of Life events, is donating mashed potatoes and gravy. 

Donations are appreciated of roasted turkeys (preferably de-boned) and baked goods (pies, cakes, sweetbreads, pastries, cookies). Donations may be brought to the Malden High School cafeteria, rear entrance off of Ferry Street, on Wednesday, November 23 from 4-7 pm.

To volunteer in the kitchen or dining hall on Thanksgiving Day, between 8am and 4pm, or on the evening before from 4-7pm, call Bread of Life, 781-397-0404 or email:info@breadoflifemalden.org.  
To volunteer delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day to elderly shut-ins in Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose or a  surrounding town, call Gene Pinkham of the Knights of Columbus Council 13966, at 781-321-0994 (eve) or email: pinkhamgene@gmail.com.