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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH

BOSTON - Thursday, February 23, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement: "The Trump Administration's reckless actions last night undermine the promise of civil rights and equal protection for all in this country. Revoking the clarified protections for transgender students sends a message that they are not worthy of this promise. The City of Boston will continue to step up and protect our students from discrimination and always be an inclusive city for those that call it home."

AG HEALEY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S NEW DEPORTATION DIRECTIVES

AG HEALEY STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S NEW DEPORTATION DIRECTIVES

BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement in response to the new deportation directives released by the Trump Administration:

“President Trump’s reckless mass deportation scheme will make our communities less safe and waste billions of taxpayer dollars. Under the previous administration, federal agents prioritized the deportation of dangerous criminals. Now the Trump Administration wants federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to abandon smart policing strategies and instead arrest and rush to deport millions of people, including immigrants with no criminal background and parents raising young children.  As Attorney General, I know the importance of maintaining trust in immigrant communities, and the human toll when people are forced into the shadows. I urge the President to reconsider this wrongheaded policy and pursue comprehensive immigration reform rather than eroding the public’s trust and spreading fear and chaos in our communities.”

田秋堇接待海外二二八遺屬 感謝傳承自由民主

僑務委員會副委員長田秋堇（前坐右四）與「2017年海外二二八遺屬

返鄉團」餐敘。

    今年是二二八事件七十週年，「2017年海外二二八遺屬返鄉團」由受難者王育霖、施江南、李瑞漢、王平水、郭章垣、林光前等人的遺屬組成，一行28人日前回台，由僑務委員會協助至各縣市紀念碑悼念，並拜會相關機構。21日晚僑委會副委員長田秋堇與返鄉團餐敘，她表示海外遺屬返鄉悼念不僅是紀念親人，也將台灣人民追求自由民主的歷史，傳承給海內外下一代青年瞭解。

僑務委員會副委員長呂元榮（前坐中）接待「2017年海外二二八

遺屬返鄉團」。

    田秋堇代表在美國訪問的委員長吳新興向團員致意，她指出團員們長年避居海外，走過辛酸歲月，但依然心繫台灣，台灣也在海外許多鄉親協助和支持下，成為民主自由的國家。二二八事件是台灣的傷痕，也是反省的起點，只有真正面對二二八，台灣才有真正的和解，也才能真心的團結。團員們身為二二八受難者的親屬，返鄉參加事件七十週年紀念，格外具有傳承及省思的意義。

    田秋堇也提到，台灣國際處境艱難，靠著海外鄉親的幫助，推動國民外交，才得以在世界立足，僑委會不忘初衷服務僑胞，也舉辦許多活動讓僑界新生代認識台灣、對父母出生、成長的國家有感情。

    21日下午副委員長呂元榮在僑委會接待返鄉團團員，感謝團長王文宏組織返鄉團的努力與付出，僑委會也將全力協助遺屬傳達訴求。

    返鄉團返台期間將晉見總統蔡英文、行政院長林全、至全台各縣市二二八紀念碑與事件發生地悼念，並參加28日在台北市二二八和平紀念公園舉行的事件七十週年中樞紀念儀式。

Governor Baker Nominates Salem Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran to the Haverhill District Court

Governor Baker Nominates Salem Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran to the Haverhill District Court

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker has nominated Jean Curran, a dedicated and committed attorney with extensive trial experience, to serve as Associate Justice of the Haverhill District Court. 

“Jean Curran is a talented attorney with the temperament and leadership skills to serve those before the District Court,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Her experience over the last twenty-eight years analyzing the law and resolving conflicts makes her an exceptional candidate to join the bench.”

“In prosecuting some of the most difficult cases, Attorney Curran has proven to be an important asset to the Commonwealth,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “She is honest, fair, and respected by all.  Attorney Curran’s attributes will serve her and the court well, if confirmed.”

There are 62 District Courts throughout the Commonwealth that hear a range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health and other case types, including all felonies punishable by a sentence of up to five years, misdemeanors and violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws.

For more information about the District Court, visit http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/trial-court/dc/.

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February, 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April, 2015.

About Jean Curran

Senior Superior Court Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran has practiced for twenty-eight years, serving in Salem, and as an Assistant District Attorney in the office from 1989 to 1993. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a Criminal Justice Concentration, from Suffolk University, Cum Laude in 1985 and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from New England Law School, Cum Laude in 1988. Curran also served for three years as a faculty member for the Advanced Evidence and Advocacy Skills Program present by the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association and Suffolk University.  Curran is also Secretary of the Partridgeberry Place Neighborhood Association in Ipswich, where she is one of five board members who assists with the development and implementation of the association’s annual operational budget

TREASURER DEBORAH GOLDBERG ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DEPUTY TREASURERS

TREASURER DEBORAH GOLDBERG ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DEPUTY TREASURERS

Veteran Treasury Employees with Extensive Financial and Legal Expertise Promoted to New Roles

BOSTON – Today, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg named Sue Perez and Sarah Kim as Deputy Treasurers for the State of Massachusetts.

Sue Perez was promoted from her previous position as Assistant Treasurer and will continue serving as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust and overseeing the Commonwealth’s Debt department.

Ms. Perez has over 25 years of experience in accounting, audit, and financial management and is a graduate of the Boston University School of Management. She has been the Senior Finance Director for a $3.4 billion service company and at the other end of the spectrum, was one of the initial members of a start-up company with the responsibility of establishing the finance and human resources departments. Perez was an auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, during which time she received her CPA.

“I am thrilled to continue to work with Sue and to have her serve in this new capacity at Treasury,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “I am confident that as Deputy Treasurer, her in-depth financial background will serve the people of Massachusetts well.”

Sarah Kim has served as General Counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General since the start of Treasurer Goldberg’s administration. As General Counsel, she manages the legal team that provides support to the Treasury.

Before joining the Treasury, Ms. Kim was an Assistant Attorney General in the Fraud and Financial Crimes Division under Attorney General Martha Coakley. Previously, she was an attorney in the litigation practice group of Bingham McCutchen LLP (now Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP). Ms. Kim is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and Dartmouth College.

“I am delighted to name Sarah as Deputy Treasurer,” said Treasurer Goldberg. “As General Counsel, Sarah has shown remarkable professionalism. Her legal expertise will benefit her greatly.”

A businesswoman, local official and community leader, Deb Goldberg was elected state treasurer in 2014 on a platform to protect taxpayer dollars, bring new levels of transparency to state government and advance policies that break down barriers and create economic empowerment.

Governor Baker Nominates Salem Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran to the Haverhill District Court

Governor Baker Nominates Salem Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran to the Haverhill District Court

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker has nominated Jean Curran, a dedicated and committed attorney with extensive trial experience, to serve as Associate Justice of the Haverhill District Court. 

“Jean Curran is a talented attorney with the temperament and leadership skills to serve those before the District Court,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Her experience over the last twenty-eight years analyzing the law and resolving conflicts makes her an exceptional candidate to join the bench.”

“In prosecuting some of the most difficult cases, Attorney Curran has proven to be an important asset to the Commonwealth,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “She is honest, fair, and respected by all.  Attorney Curran’s attributes will serve her and the court well, if confirmed.”

There are 62 District Courts throughout the Commonwealth that hear a range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health and other case types, including all felonies punishable by a sentence of up to five years, misdemeanors and violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws.

For more information about the District Court, visit http://www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/trial-court/dc/.

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February, 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April, 2015.

About Jean Curran

Senior Superior Court Assistant District Attorney Jean Curran has practiced for twenty-eight years, serving in Salem, and as an Assistant District Attorney in the office from 1989 to 1993. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a Criminal Justice Concentration, from Suffolk University, Cum Laude in 1985 and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from New England Law School, Cum Laude in 1988. Curran also served for three years as a faculty member for the Advanced Evidence and Advocacy Skills Program present by the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association and Suffolk University.  Curran is also Secretary of the Partridgeberry Place Neighborhood Association in Ipswich, where she is one of five board members who assists with the development and implementation of the association’s annual operational budget

Baker-Polito Administration Honors Commonwealth’s Top Saltwater Anglers

Baker-Polito Administration Honors Commonwealth’s Top Saltwater Anglers

BOSTON – February 21, 2017 – State fisheries officials presented 34 trophies to winners of the 2016 Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby at a ceremony Saturday at the New England Boat Show at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Commissioner George Peterson, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Director David Pierce and DMF Assistant Director for Recreational Fisheries Mike Armstrong presented the awards.

“Recreational saltwater anglers support Massachusetts’ valuable tourism economy and, through saltwater fishing permits, the management and conservation of our marine resources,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our administration is proud to honor these anglers, and we encourage residents of all ages to get out on the open water and participate in this year’s Saltwater Fishing Derby.”

“This year’s competition showcased the best of the Commonwealth’s fishing community, and I commend all the skilled anglers who received awards,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “As the weather gets warmer, we encourage all Massachusetts residents and visitors to take advantage of the many activities our coastal towns offer.”

“With over 1,200 miles of beautiful seashore, Massachusetts offers exceptional opportunities for saltwater fishing and other outdoor recreation on its coast,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “As a lifelong fisherman myself, I’m pleased to recognize these exceptional anglers for their fishing skills and outstanding catches.”

“The Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby is a great way to encourage people to enjoy the tremendous fishing that Massachusetts marine environment provides,” said DFG Commissioner George Peterson. “Congratulations to all the skilled anglers for their dedication to fishing and their accomplishment in making these remarkable catches.”

DMF’s Saltwater Fishing Derby awards pins to all qualifying entries in 21 species categories and presents trophies to anglers who landed the heaviest fish in each species category. Winners are chosen in three divisions: men, women and juniors (age 15 and younger). There were a total of 78 entries from anglers living in eight states in 2016. A new state record wahoo was also landed last year at 182 lbs., 12 oz. See chart below for the full list of winners:

Weigh-In Derby
Name	Town of Residence		Division		Species		Heaviest Fish (lb.  oz.)
Frank Mazzulli	Quincy		Men's		Black Sea Bass		5 lbs. 12 oz.
Crystle Calvin	Dartmouth		Women's		Black Sea Bass		4 lbs. 12 oz.
Jack Gulachenski	Southboro		Junior's		Black Sea Bass		6 lbs. 5 oz.
Tavin Beagle	Los Altos, CA		Men's		Bluefish		18 lbs. 10 oz.
Brenna McCoubrey	Marstons Mills		Women’s		Bluefish		15 lbs. 12 oz.
John Clark	Marion		Junior’s		Bluefish		12 lbs. 4 oz.
Brian Nunes-Vais	Morris Plains, NJ		Men's		Bonito		9 lbs. 12 oz.
Tammy King	Nantucket		Women's		Bonito		10 lbs. 2 oz.
Alex Avila	Sandwich		Men’s		Dolphin		24 lbs. 5 oz.
Joanne Cameron	Mattapoisett		Women’s		Dolphin		17 lbs.
Frances Clay	Osterville		Women's		False Albacore		10 lbs. 6 oz.
Dylan Kadison	Tisbury		Junior’s		False Albacore		11 lbs. 13 oz.
Emilson Kruger Leite	Gatiterburg, MD		Men's		Fluke		15 lbs. 6 oz.
Keely Ahlstrom	Orleans		Women’s		Fluke		13 lbs. 13 oz.
William Seaberg	Sudbury		Junior’s		Fluke		11 lbs. 15 oz.
Jeff Lema	Nantucket		Men’s		Halibut		89 lbs.
Kay Starzynski	Wheatfield, IN		Women’s		Halibut		102 lbs.
Bill Potter	Vineyard Haven		Men’s		King Mackerel		6 lbs. 14 oz.
Matt Kelly	Boxford		Men's		Scup		2 lbs. 8 oz.
Beverly Bergeron	West Tisbury		Women's		Scup		2 lbs. 13 oz.
Joseph Pearle	Wareham		Junior's		Scup		2 lbs. 9 oz.
Michael Jones	Carver		Men's		Striped Bass		53 lbs. 14 oz.
Amy Burrell	Mashpee		Women’s		Striped Bass		51 lbs. 10 oz.
Michael Bridges	Barnstable		Junior’s		Striped Bass		49 lbs. 6 oz.
John Pettersen	Old Lyme, CT		Men’s		Tautog		9 lbs. 14 oz.
Ashley Brown	Wareham		Women’s		Tautog		10 lbs. 13 oz.
Sam Jaxtimer	Osterville		Men’s		Thresher Shark		405 lbs. 5 oz.
Derek Wittkamper	Rowley		Men’s		Wahoo		182 lbs. 12 oz.
Rob Thompson	Marshfield		Men’s		Winter Flounder		4 lbs. 13 oz.
Steve Dowler	Vineyard Haven		Men’s		Yellowfin Tuna		91 lbs. 13 oz.
Jack Willis	Barnstable		Men’s		Yellowfin Tuna		92 lbs.
Catch and Release Derby
Name		Town of Residence		Species		Length (inches)
Ray Jarvis		Berkley		False Albacore		28 inches
Frank Mazzulli		Quincy		Striped Bass		47 inches
Mark Forrester		Quincy		Winter Flounder		20 inches

The annual Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby runs from January 1 through November 30 and is free to enter. Each Derby has its own set of rules and target species. To qualify for the weigh-in category of the Saltwater Fishing Derby, entries must be caught by hook and line and weighed in at DMF-certified weigh stations. Anglers participating in the catch and release category of the derby are required to submit a picture of their fish on a measuring device. Click here to learn more about the Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby.

DFG officials ask anglers to practice responsible fishing. DMF’s Responsible Angler Practices Brochure instructs anglers in how to properly handle and release fish, how to use tackle that minimizes unintended harm to fish, and reminds anglers to minimize fight time, properly dispose of trash and unwanted tackle, to use circle hooks, wide gap hooks, and barbless hooks, and to take steps to protect habitat while fishing.

DFG is responsible for promoting the conservation and enjoyment of the Commonwealth's natural resources. DFG carries out this mission through land protection and wildlife habitat management, management of inland and marine fish and wildlife species, and ecological restoration of fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial habitats. DFG promotes enjoyment of the Massachusetts environment through outdoor skills workshops, fishing festivals and other educational programs, and by enhancing access to the Commonwealth's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.