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麻州牛頓市訂法令歡迎移民

Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Former Mayor David Cohen, Police Chief David MacDonald, and 18 City Councilors Announce Single “Welcoming City” Draft Ordinance

Newton, MA – After several weeks of collaboration to find common language, a single Welcoming City Ordinance has been filed with the Newton City Clerk’s office for City Council consideration. 

All parties believe that this collaborative proposed ordinance accomplishes the shared goals of affirming Newton as a safe and welcoming city for all regardless of immigration status as well as codifying the current community policing approach.

The ordinance states, “The City of Newton has long derived strength from its diverse community, including those who identify as immigrants. Through the City’s commitment to social justice and inclusion, one of the City’s most important objectives is to enhance relationships with all residents, including immigrants, and to make all residents, workers and visitors feel safe and secure regardless of immigration status. We believe it is critical to reaffirm in this ordinance, the City’s commitment to fair treatment for all.”

Please find the proposed Welcoming City Ordinance attached.

Co-docketers of the item include:

              Mayor Setti D. Warren

              Former Mayor David Cohen

              Chief David MacDonald

              Council President Scott Lennon

              Council Vice President Cheryl Lappin

              Councilors:

              Susan Albright

              Jake Auchincloss

              Richard Blazer

              Barbara Brousal-Glaser

              Deborah Crossley

              Victoria Danburg

Councilors:

Ruthanne Fuller

Jay Harney

Ted Hess-Mahan

David Kalis

Marc Laredo

Alison Leary

Rick Lipof

Emily Norton

John Rice

Amy Sangiolo

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES SUPER BOWL VICTORY PARADE

BOSTON - Sunday, February 5, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a parade celebrating the New England Patriot's Super Bowl win will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.  The following is a statement by Mayor Walsh: "Congratulations to the greatest team, the greatest coach, and the greatest quarterback of all time for winning their fifth Super Bowl victory in Houston. The Patriots have made Boston and New England proud - fire up the duck boats!" A logistical meeting for media will be held TOMORROW (Monday, 2/6) at 9:30 a.m. in Room 801 at City Hall. All media interested in covering the victory parade should attend this meeting.

Governor Baker Pens Letter to Federal Government on Immigration and Refugee Executive Order

Governor Baker Pens Letter to Federal Government on Immigration and Refugee Executive Order

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly regarding the recent impacts on the Commonwealth from the immigration and refugee executive order and offered proposals for consideration when addressing future immigration reforms.

The Baker-Polito Administration has discussed the real world problems from this executive order for the Commonwealth with the business community, academic community, the medical and research sectors and with representatives of Massachusetts residents potentially affected by the order. 

The letter outlines the impacts that increased limitations on immigration and broad travel bans will have on Massachusetts, which is home to some of the world’s most successful companies, nationally ranked hospitals and top academic and research institutions.   

Earlier this week, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito worked with the Attorney General’s office in support of her challenging this action.  The federal courts are in the process of reviewing the legality of the order to clarify the status of those affected.

麻州民主黨指川普移民禁令非關國家安全

MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR BAKER'S LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

BOSTON - Massachusetts State Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford issued the following statement in response to Governor Charlie Baker's letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security on President Trump's ban on Muslims:

"Governor Baker's letter perpetuates the Trump administration's claim that the President's executive order is about national security. It is not. It is a defacto ban on Muslims legally entering the United States that has impacted tens of thousands of travelers to our country, including some of the students and workers driving the Massachusetts economy. 

"After dragging his feet for a week, the Governor asks the Trump administration to 'rethink' its policy. This unconstitutional executive order must be rescinded, not amended. Sadly, this half-measure by the Governor is more disappointing than his silence."

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 'BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE' PERMITS

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 'BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE' PERMITS

BOSTON - Friday, February 3, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston's Licensing Board today announced that applications for 'Bring Your Own Bottle' (BYOB) permits are now available online for restaurants who meet certain eligibility requirements. Applications will be accepted beginning on Monday, February 6, and can be found here. "For the first time in our city's history, restaurants are allowed to take advantage of BYOB," said Mayor Walsh. "This measure will bring increased economic opportunity to Boston's neighborhood restaurants and help our city's economic growth overall. I would like to thank the Boston City Council and Boston Licensing Board for their work on this initiative, and look forward to the great results." "I'm excited to see Boston officially open license applications for BYOB, creating a new way for neighborhood restaurants to thrive and more options for consumers to dine local. Thank you to Mayor Walsh and the Boston Licensing Board for working with the City Council to make this a reality for our city," said City Council President Michelle Wu. A restaurant who wishes to apply must meet the following eligibility requirements: Common Victualler license holders must obtain a BYOB permit prior to allowing patrons to bring alcoholic beverages into their premise; Common Victualler license holders with a capacity of 30 or less may apply; Only Common Victualler license holders who offer on premise dining with table service provided by wait staff may apply for a BYOB permit; Restaurants holding any type of alcoholic beverage license granted by the Licensing Board or the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) are not eligible to hold a BYOB permit; The licensee, manager of record and all employees must complete an in-person, insurance industry-approved safe service of alcohol training program, prior to issuance of a BYOB permit; Restaurants in the Downtown, North End, South End, Bay Village, Fenway, Chinatown, Seaport, West End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods are not eligible. Patrons dining at a restaurant that obtains a BYOB permit may only bring no more than 750ml per person of wine and 64 oz per person of malt beverages. Distilled spirits, liqueurs and cordials are not permitted. Once a BYOB application is filed with the Boston Licensing Board, a hearing will be scheduled. To view the full list of regulations and requirements, please visit here.

三佛中心覺謙法師拜會臺北經文處

三佛中心覺謙法師拜會臺北經文處  歡喜圓滿

駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(右一)致送隨身杯及馬克杯

等紀念品，覺謙法師代表接受

佛光山波士頓三佛中心覺謙法師在佛光會督導田德玉、知深法師及師姐的陪同下，於2月2日蒞訪駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處，與處長賴銘琪一同對於成立波士頓僑界關懷救助協會、外展式服務工作，以及加強與僑社和主流社會聯繫等情交換意見，僑教中心主任歐宏偉也陪同在座；覺謙法師特別致送「心經」檯燈一盞，祝福辦事處人員順利推展各項業務，賴銘琪也回贈今年剛製作完成的TECO隨身杯及馬克杯，以為紀念。

賴銘琪表示，自己的親人及多位好友都是佛光人，十分歡迎覺謙法師及佛光會督導與師姐到訪，希望未來在各方面有更多交流與合作的機會。

三佛中心覺謙法師(右二)偕佛光會師兄姐拜會駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪(右一)

覺謙法師(左三)致送「心經」檯燈一盞，祝福辦事處人員順利推展各項業務