星期一, 1月 02, 2017
Robert F. Rivers named Chairman and CEO of Eastern Bank
Robert F. Rivers named Chairman and CEO of Eastern Bank
Succeeds Richard E. Holbrook; Quincy Miller appointed Vice Chairman and President
BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2017 – Robert F. Rivers has been elected by the Eastern Bank Board of Directors to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the bank announced today.
Rivers joined Eastern Bank in 2006 as its Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, becoming President in 2007, Chief Operating Officer in 2012, and an Eastern Bank Director in 2015. The Board also elected Quincy Miller to succeed Rivers as bank President. Both promotions were effective Jan. 1.
“In just 16 months, Eastern Bank will celebrate our 200th year in business as the United States’ oldest and largest mutual bank,” said Rivers. “While our leadership has changed over the years, our commitment to mutuality and the communities we serve remains the same. I look forward to building upon Rich Holbrook’s legacy and I’m grateful for the Board’s confidence in me as we lead Eastern into our third century of business.”
A native of Stoughton, Massachusetts, Rivers began his banking career in 1982 as a teller while in college, joining the former Old Stone Bank in Providence upon graduation in 1986. From 1991 to 2005, he held a number of staff and line leadership positions at M&T Bank in Buffalo, N.Y. Prior to joining Eastern, he was an Executive Vice President for Retail Banking at the former Commercial Federal Bank in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rivers earned his undergraduate degree at Stonehill College, and his MBA from the University of Rochester. He lives in Needham with his wife and two children.
Miller, who joined Eastern last year as Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, began his banking career in 1997 at M&T Bank in New York, N.Y. He worked for M&T in a number of leadership roles until 2006 when he joined Citizens Bank in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to joining Eastern, he spent 10 years at Citizens, most recently as President of Citizens Bank, Massachusetts and President of its Business Banking division.
Miller, who lives in Milton with his wife and two children, earned his undergraduate degree from Lafayette College and is a graduate of the Consumer Bankers Association Graduate School of Retail Bank Management.
大波士頓元旦升中華民國國旗
波士頓地區全僑各界於106年1月1日在波士頓僑教中心舉行中華民國106年元旦升旗典禮暨團拜活動，計有產官僑學各界人士500餘人到場參加，場面盛大。當天活動由駐波士頓辦事處處長賴銘琪主持，升旗典禮由臺裔第二代青年譚鼎翰先生及曾琦恩小姐，以及榮光會理事長石家孝、國民黨波士頓分部常委張韻蘭共同擔任升旗手，彰顯僑界青年世代傳承的精神; 現場並有波士頓安良工商會醒獅團舞獅表演以及紐英崙中華民俗藝術工作坊精彩的臺灣戰鼓、舞龍、扯鈴、舞蹈等民俗藝術表演，場面熱絡，獲得與會人士一致的讚賞。
當天出席的貴賓包括牛頓市議員Scott LennonJohn、Rice、僑務委員梅錫銳、僑務委員蔣宗壬、紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊等人，也分別致詞祝賀僑胞鄉親新年快樂，賴銘琪也表揚僑界協助辦理慶祝105年國慶活動的團體，以及頒發紀念國父150歲誕辰活動有功團體獎狀。此外，今年會場特別布置具有波士頓及臺灣地標的舞臺布幕，並設置照相專區，也令僑胞鄉親大表讚賞。
星期日, 1月 01, 2017
星期五, 12月 30, 2016
大波士頓會展旅遊局辦講座教商家爭取中國遊客
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右起，麻州港務局執行長Tom Glynn，國泰航空公司美國資深副總裁Philippe Lacamp，大波士頓會議旅遊局董事長Patrick Moscaritolo，波士頓喜來登酒店總經理Angela Vento，海南航空北美執行總經理梁浦斌(Pubin Liang)。(大波士頓會展中心提供)
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| 麻州旅遊葉中國友好研討會。(周菊子攝) |
(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)儘管川普(Donald Trump)上台後，中美關係是否持續走高，仍待觀察，麻州旅遊業對中國遊客的期待，可是十分高昂。大波士頓會議旅遊局(Greater
Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau)訂了5年計畫，希望到2021年時，可以吸引到50萬中國遊客來訪。
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為達到這一目的，大波士頓會議旅遊局12月中辦了一場研討會，還預定2017年3月組織一個行銷團(Sales Mission)訪問中國。
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| 旅遊市場洞察(Travel Market Insights)董事長Scott Johnson。 (周菊子攝) |
中國遊客人數多，出手闊綽，人們早已耳聞。旅遊市場洞察(Travel
Market Insights)董事長Scott Johnson在會中陳述的2015年約有21萬名中國遊客到波士頓，約佔中國訪美遊客的10分之一，總共花了2億4600萬元等統計數據，加上到2020年時，中國大概會有2億5000萬人出國旅遊，每年成長幅度約14%的估計，讓大波士頓旅遊業人士無不摩拳擦掌。
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| 大波士頓會議旅遊局董事長Patrick Moscaritolo。(周菊子攝) |
大波士頓會議旅遊局在2016年12月安排的這場為期一日”中國友好研討會”，邀有波士頓喜來登酒店總經理Angela Vento擔任早上環節主持人。請得標誌旅遊(Trademark
Tours)執行長Daniel Andrew，波士頓海港遊團體銷售主任Doug
Hall，梅西百貨旅遊行銷全美主任Keri Hanson，聯邦地產副總裁Andi
Simpson，波士頓喜來登酒店房間主任Charlie York等人分享他們接待中國遊客的經驗。
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| 海南航空公司貨運經理王森水，歐洲渠道經理鹿岳森(Joseph Colby) 成員和麻州大學孔子學院王淑紅聯袂出席。(周菊子攝) |
麻州港務局執行長Tom Glynn，國泰航空公司美國資深副總裁Philippe Lacamp，海南航空北美執行總經理梁浦斌(Pubin
Liang)等人也特地出席午餐座談。
從協助與會者拓展市場的角度出發，大波士頓會議旅遊局還邀來Mailman的客戶主任Michael
Lin，LobsBoston客戶主任Justin Wei分享如何以社交媒體，數位行銷來爭取中國遊客。
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| 逍遙道(Attract China)執行長David Becker。(周菊子攝) |
大波士頓會議旅遊局Patrick
Moscaritolo表示，該局早從2012年就開始參加”活躍美國中國(Active America China)這類的行業展覽，和中國的旅遊業者接洽，還製作了中文網站，中文視頻。2013年，為因應海南航空的即將開通波士頓直飛北京航線，他們還在波士頓喜來登酒店總經理Angela Vento率領下，組成一個”中國友好市場行銷委員會”。由於波士頓是設在北京的世界旅遊城市聯盟所認可，僅有的5個美國城市之一，波士頓有著比美國其他地區更好的機會來爭取中國遊客。該局因此訂定到2021年要吸引50萬名中國遊客的這5年計畫。
波士頓現有海南航空直飛北京，上海，國泰航空公司直飛香港的航班服務，中國遊客到訪波士頓的人數的確因此大增。國泰航空公司還從2016年3月起，把一週4天的航班服務，增加為每日一班。
這場研討會由大波士頓會議旅遊局和波士頓喜來登(Sheraton)酒店，麻州旅遊辦公室，麻州港務局，梅西百貨公司，美國運通公司等合作舉辦。2017年內，還將再辦數場這樣的研討會。
MAYOR WALSH HIRES SHAWN WILLIAMS AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RECORDS
MAYOR WALSH HIRES SHAWN WILLIAMS AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RECORDS
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Appointment establishes first-ever Director of Public Records for the City of Boston
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BOSTON - Thursday, December 29, 2016 - Building on his commitment to transparency and good governance, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Shawn Williams as the City of Boston's first-ever Director of Public Records. As Director of Public Records, Williams will coordinate and streamline the City's procedures to receiving and responding to public records requests.
"Shawn has written the book on public records law, and I'm thrilled he will be joining City Hall to ensure openness, transparency and compliance around all public records matters," said Mayor Walsh. "With his experience and dedication, Shawn is a wonderful addition to our public records team, and I welcome him to City Hall."
Williams will work closely with the Press Office, Department of Information and Technology and additional departments throughout the City. Williams will report to the City's Corporation Counsel.
Key responsibilities for the Director of Public Records include serving as the main point of contact for all public records requests, ensuring timely compliance with all requests, identifying potential responsive records, determining appropriate fees for records requests, coordinating with City departments to gather records, providing training to City employees, and conducting any other necessary reviews to confirm compliance with all public records laws.
Prior to joining City Hall, Williams served as Director-Supervisor of Records for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the last five years, and worked in the division for 11 years in total, beginning as a staff attorney. While working for the Commonwealth, Williams also served as chair of the State Records Conservation Board, a member of the Massachusetts Historical Records Advisory Board and presented workshops on public records to municipal and state organizations, cities and towns. Williams received his undergraduate degree from Boston University, and his juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School.
"Public records statutes are key to creating an open, transparent, thriving democracy, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the City of Boston's public records division," said Williams. "As Director of Public Records, I look forward to ensuring Boston is the leader in public records good practices."
Williams lives in Beacon Hill with his wife and son.
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波士頓公校畢業生可免費升讀的社區學院增至3所
(Boston Orange)波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin J. Walsh)今(30)日宣佈，波士頓市的免學費社區學院計畫擴增為3所了，包括新加入的麻州灣區社區學院(MassBay Community
College)，都可讓符合資格的波士頓公校畢業生最多3年，免費上學。
麻州灣區社區學院是一所有55年歷史，多個校園的學校，幫助學生做好轉學進4年制大專或大學，直接就業，或只是接受持續教育。
該校校長David
Podell表示，在提供可負擔的上大學高品質通道上，該校有很長的歷史。
波士頓市另外兩所為波士頓公校畢業生提供免學費優惠的學校是邦克丘(Bunker
Hill)社區學院，以及洛士百利(Roxbury)社區學院。麻州灣區社區學院的加入，將容許學生們在研修科目上有更多選擇，包括汽車科技，室內設計，市場行銷。
波士頓市長是去年春天推出這免學費社區學院計畫的，旨在幫助更多波士頓公校學生能夠上大學，完成學業。在計劃實施的第一學期，共有41名學生註冊。在這項目有更多人知道後，相信報名的人會更多。
免學費社區學院計畫是波士頓市長人力發展辦公室，和波士頓計畫發展局，鄰里就業信託委員會合作辦理的。
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With addition of MassBay, three options now available for BPS graduates
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BOSTON - Friday, December 30, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston's Tuition-Free Community College Plan, which pays for up to three years of community college for eligible Boston Public School graduates, has expanded its participating schools to include MassBay Community College.
"I'm proud to announce the addition of MassBay to Boston's Tuition-Free Community College Plan. We're committed to increasing access to higher education and providing more pathways to economic stability for all of Boston's students," said Mayor Walsh. "Now, with an increase in location and program options, this plan opens more doors for young people to learn and develop the skills necessary to join Boston's talented workforce."
MassBay Community College is a multi-campus college with a 55-year history of preparing students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities, direct entry into the workforce, and ongoing education.
"MassBay has a long tradition of providing affordable, high-quality pathways to top-notch bachelor degree programs and meaningful careers," said Dr. David Podell, president of MassBay Community College. "We are thrilled to partner with the city to increase college access and expand options for the Boston students who need it most."
The Tuition-Free Community College Plan had previously only enrolled eligible students attending Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) and Roxbury Community College (RCC). The inclusion of MassBay Community College provides plan enrollees with greater choice of both location and academics. MassBay operates campuses in Wellesley, Framingham and Ashland. MassBay also adds more available programs of study, such as automotive technology, interior design and marketing.
Mayor Walsh announced the launch of the Tuition-Free Community College Plan last spring with the goal of helping more Boston students afford and complete college. In order to assist students in completing college, the plan matches all enrolled students with Success Boston coaches who can help them navigate the challenges of higher education. In its first semester, the Tuition-Free Community College Plan has enrolled 41 students, a number that is expected to rise as the plan's benefits become more widely known.
The Tuition-Free Community College Plan is funded by the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development (OWD) part of the the Boston Planning & Development Agency, and the Neighborhood Jobs Trust, a public charitable trust fed by linkage fees generated by large-scale commercial building projects in the city.
"Providing opportunities for Boston's residents to attend community college tuition-free is a direct benefit of Boston's building boom and strong economy," said Director of the Boston Planning and Development Agency Brian Golden. "We know that there are profound benefits - economic and otherwise - to the recipients of community college degrees throughout their lives. I am pleased we are able to use funds from the Neighborhood Jobs Trust to make positive investments that will have long lasting impacts in our community."
To learn more about the Tuition-Free Community College Plan, or to apply, please visit: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/tuition-free-college
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Quincy Saves Program a Success More than 900 Quincy Households receive Energy Upgrades
Quincy Saves Program a Success
More than 900 Quincy Households receive
Energy Upgrades
In 2016, Quincy Saves helped nearly 1,000 families save energy and
money at home. The City of Quincy kicked off this program last January
with the goal of completing 701 home energy assessments. The Quincy Saves
program surpassed this and many more energy efficiency goals in October,
including insulating over 200 homes, replacing 100 older heating systems, etc..
Final numbers will be tabulated soon.
Reducing energy and greenhouse gas emissions is a priority for the
coastal community of Quincy, where rising sea levels and increasing severity of
storms have a strong impact. Participants lowered their electricity and
gas use and their bills, and helped slow the advance of climate change.
Quincy Saves thanks all of the households who helped to lower
Quincy’s impact on our environment through this program. Each home benefitted
from a no-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment, which offers free LED light
bulbs, programmable thermostats, and rebates toward high impact projects,
including up to $2,000 toward insulation.
How much energy has Quincy Saves conserved this year? Simply
switching out old light bulbs for more efficient bulbs has saved more than
$200,000 total for city residents. This measure alone has reduced Quincy’s
greenhouse gas emissions in an amount equivalent to taking 200 cars off the
road for a whole year!
“While the yearlong Quincy Saves program is officially over now, I
continue to encourage all households to get a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment
soon. Reducing energy use, lowering your impact on the environment, and
saving money are always a good idea.” says Shelly Dein, Quincy’s Energy and
Sustainability Director. “Households who had home energy assessments in the
past should have new assesssments done every few years because technologies
change as do the conditions in your home as weatherstripping wears out and
heating systems age.”
The City of Quincy, in partnership with Homeworks Energy and the
non-profit HEET, would especially like to thank those in our community who
graciously hosted our Quincy Saves outreach table many times throughout the
year. Their generosity made this program possible and made a real difference in
the community:
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Good
Health Natural Food
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New
York Mart
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Thomas
Crane Library
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Kam
Man Food
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Eastern
Bank
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Stop
& Shop
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Star
Market
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Mignosa’s
Fruit Basket
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Quincy
Farmers Market
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Do you want to save energy at home and save
money? It is not too late to make a difference by signing up for the ongoing
Mass Save Home Energy Assessment program at www.homeworksenergy.com or by calling (781) 305-3319.
吳新興勉台灣青年赴海外瞭解僑務工作
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| 僑務委員會30日舉辦105年華僑事務研究碩博士論文獎頒獎儀式，委員 長吳新興（第一排中）與獲獎學生、指導教授及僑委會主管合影。 |
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| 僑務委員會委員長吳新興（中）30日與獲得105年華僑事務研究 碩博士論文獎的碩士班同學合影。 |
吳新興提到，華人移居世界各地已有數百年的歷史，每位僑胞的旅外經歷都是一段動人故事，也是華僑事務研究的好題材。非常樂見國內學者及學生投入僑務學領域，透過專業學術研究，探討海外華人遷徙、在僑居地的影響及對台灣的認同等議題，正可為僑務政策提供深度觀點及未來方向，助益僑務工作的推動。
吳新興表示，僑委會也思考如何運用僑界資源，協助台灣青年的發展，因此明年將就3個方面連結台灣青年與海外僑社。第一是招募國內大學生籌組志工團，在暑假前往東南亞僑社服務。第二是推動青年海外搭橋計畫，遴選國內優秀清寒學子赴海外僑界見習。第三是建立海外僑校師資媒合平台，媒合國內志工青年及畢業學生到僑校服務，紓解僑校師資不足，也有助於海內外教育人才的交流。
為鼓勵國內大學投入華僑事務研究，僑委會自2004年舉辦華僑事務研究碩博士論文獎，至今已獎勵9篇博士論文及62篇碩士論文。今年有1位博士生及10位碩士生獲獎，分別來自清華大學、台灣大學、台灣師範大學、交通大學、政治大學、新竹教育大學及屏東大學，其中3位是馬來西亞僑生。得獎論文研究議題關注海外華人政治、產業、華文教育及僑生研究等，研究對象包含馬來西亞、泰國、菲律賓、美國、紐西蘭等國華人。當天出席的論文指導教授台灣大學地理環境資源學系教授姜蘭虹及助理教授洪伯邑都肯定論文獎是海外華人及移民研究與實務的重要支持，也是學術與政策的對話平台。
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