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星期五, 4月 27, 2018

LIBERTY MUTUAL TO PAY $50,000 OVER ALLEGATIONS IT IMPROPERLY CANCELLED HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES

LIBERTY MUTUAL TO PAY $50,000 OVER ALLEGATIONS IT IMPROPERLY CANCELLED HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES
Payment Will Provide Relief to Affected Homeowners

            BOSTON – Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Inc. has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly cancelled approximately 200 homeowners insurance policies, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

The assurance of discontinuance, filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, will settle allegations that Liberty Mutual has been cancelling homeowners insurance policies in violation of state law since at least 2012. The $50,000 will be used to provide relief to homeowners who had to purchase more expensive policies as a result of Liberty Mutual’s actions.

            Massachusetts law prohibits insurance companies from cancelling homeowners insurance policies after they have been in effect for 60 days minus a few exceptions, such as failure of the insured to pay their premium or fraud or material misrepresentation in obtaining the policy by the insured. According to the settlement, Liberty Mutual cancelled approximately 200 policies based on the fraud and misrepresentation exception even though it lacked required information to make that determination.

            The AG’s Office previously reached a settlement with the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association, or “FAIR Plan,” regarding allegations that it was cancelling hundreds of homeowners insurance policies per year in violation of state law.

This matter was handled by Assistant Attorney General Lydia French of the Attorney General’s Insurance and Financial Services Division.

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MAYOR WALSH INVESTS $2.4 BILLION IN BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS IN IMAGINE BOSTON CAPITAL PLAN


MAYOR WALSH INVESTS $2.4 BILLION IN BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS IN
IMAGINE BOSTON CAPITAL PLAN
Guided by Imagine Boston 2030, new community initiatives and projects to bring shared growth to city



BOSTON - Thursday, April 26, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today presented his $2.4 billion Imagine Boston Capital Plan (Fiscal Year 2019 - 2023), which makes critical investments in every Boston neighborhood, guided by Boston's citywide plan, Imagine Boston 2030. From a new playground at Harambee Park and to a new library in Upham's Corner, to kitchen upgrades at 25 Boston schools, to new fire engines and fire houses, the City's capital investments aim to enhance all aspects of Boston's neighborhoods and provide more opportunities for Boston's working families.

As Boston approaches the one year mark since Imagine Boston 2030 was released, Mayor Walsh has aligned 84 percent of the investments in the Capital Plan with the City's planning efforts, including:

  • Investing $1 billion over ten years to bring Boston's school buildings into the 21st century;
  • Investing $967 million to implement core initiatives outlined in Go Boston 2030 to create streets that are safer, travel that is more reliable, and transportation choices that will interconnect our neighborhoods;  
  • Carrying out Imagine Boston 2030 open space goals to invest in the City's public parks by leveraging Winthrop Square sale proceeds, City capital dollars and external funds;
  • Preparing for climate change by developing more detailed climate plans for Boston's neighborhoods, as part of Climate Ready Boston;
  • Improving quality of life for residents by enabling affordable housing development through public infrastructure projects;  
  • Demonstrating the City's leadership and commitment to sustainable funding for the arts through the Percent for Art program, which will support the commissioning of public art.

"It's our priority to create growth and opportunity for every Bostonian in every neighborhood," said Mayor Walsh. "Investing in initiatives and projects that bring shared growth, success, and greater equity is critical for our city to reach its full potential. Our budget is focused on making long-term investments that continue to lift up Boston's middle class, as we ensure Boston is a city that works for all its families."

Under the Imagine Boston 2030 plan, the Walsh Administration is investing in the core goals of BuildBPS, Go Boston 2030, Boston Creates, and Climate Ready Boston.

"I'm thrilled to see the critical investments in our parks, libraries, streets, and school buildings in this five-year capital plan," said City Councilor Kim Janey. "With the Dearborn STEM Academy nearing completion, improvements to Franklin Park underway, renovations underway to the Dudley Library, design in progress for the South End Library and its adjacent park, and significant sidewalk updates in the Humboldt Ave area, District 7 sees significant progress under this budget and five-year capital plan and I look forward to continuing the budget hearing process."

Today's capital plan release complements Mayor Walsh's proposed FY19 operating budget, released in early April, which affirms a commitment to progress, opportunity and innovation by investing in Boston's neighborhoods, while building on the City's strong record of proactive fiscal management.

Mayor's Walsh's Imagine Boston Capital Plan makes investments in departments and resources key to boosting Boston's middle class, including:

Education
The capital plan invests heavily in Boston Public Schools, reflecting the Walsh Administration's $1 billion commitment to upgrade Boston's classrooms through BuildBPS, its ten-year school facilities master plan. The largest investment in the Capital Plan, a new building for the Boston Arts Academy, allocates $124.8 million for design and construction in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The new school building will support the BAA's dual arts and academic curriculum.

In addition, the budget will invest in kitchen upgrades at 25 schools through Boston's My Way Cafe program, an initiative designed to increase access to healthy, freshly-prepared meals for all BPS students. Upgrades at school kitchens will enable the implementation of a fresh food program that will launch in fall 2018. New kitchens will allow schools to prepare healthy meals on site, building off the successful "hub-and-spoke" model piloted in East Boston last fall.

The City's capital plan will also invest in school infrastructure, as well as equitable, accessible facilities. This includes $7.3 million for new windows at the Horace Mann/Jack Mann School; $1.35 million for new windows at the Henderson Inclusion Lower School; $1.3 million for electrical improvements at four schools; $2.6 million for a new roof at Madison Park Vocational Technical High School;  $4 million to complete accessibility renovations at the Henderson Inclusion Upper School; $840,000 at the Curley K-8 school for rebuilding the school's connecting bridge. $2.8 million will be invested to renovate locker rooms at Brighton High School and $822,000 will be invested at the Sumner School play yard.

Transportation
Since unveiling the City's Go Boston 2030 transportation plan, Mayor Walsh has continued to prioritize strengthening and creating transportation options that are safe, reliable and equitable. The capital plan invests in these large-scale infrastructure improvements, including an $18 million multi-year Massachusetts Avenue bridge project; a $100 million investment to rehabilitate and renew the Northern Avenue Bridge; and a $218 million investment to build a new North Washington Street bridge.

Vision Zero, Boston's commitment to focus the City's resources on proven strategies to eliminate fatal and serious traffic crashes in the City by 2030, is also represented in Boston's capital plan. By increasing certain parking fines in FY19, the City will produce positive results by changing driver behavior and reducing congestion in high traffic areas. Updating parking fines will also allow the City to make $5 million in investments in transportation projects and continue implementing Go Boston 2030's core initiatives. The $5 million will go directly towards building 15 Neighborhood Slow Streets projects, 15 miles of protected bike lanes, and improve 15 of the most challenging intersections in the next four years; improve management of traffic signals to increase safety and reduce congestion; establish the City's Transit Team to better coordinate with the MBTA; continue the multi-year campaign to bring all crosswalks, lane markings, and bike lanes into a state of good repair; and improve access and safety for pedestrians and cyclists visiting our Main Streets business districts.

From Melnea Cass Boulevard to Summer Street, the City is investing millions of dollars in safe, accessible roads and sidewalks. This includes a $4.5 million allocation for the reconstruction of Quincy Street roadway and sidewalks; $3 million for the reconstruction of streets within Madison Park Village; $8 million investment for the completion of infrastructure improvements for Boylston Street and Audubon Circle, including new bicycles and pedestrian paths; and $7.4 million investment in the reconstruction of Summer Street, including improved roadways, sidewalks, street lights, and a cycle track from Fort Point Channel to Boston Wharf Road and planning for future improvements from the BCEC towards South Boston.

In addition, the City of Boston is taking the initiative to improve economic mobility and strengthen Boston's core and emerging industries and small businesses. The FY19 Capital Plan has allocated roadway improvements from Shawmut Avenue to Harrison Avenue including six key Dudley Square intersections. The scope of work includes geometric changes, new traffic signal equipment and timing, bike lanes, and streetscape improvements.  

We will also be investing in roadway improvements to Washington Street from East Berkeley Street to Herald Street, and Traveler Street between Washington Street and Harrison Avenue. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and new traffic signals.

Transportation improvements means creating a healthier, more accessible Boston -- and that also includes the City's investment in rebuilding the Long Island bridge. Through this capital plan, Boston will invest $90 million in rebuilding the bridge to Long Island. On Long Island, Boston will create a long-term recovery campus which will serve those individuals in and around Boston who need access to recovery services.

Parks and Open Space
Parks and open space are some of Boston's most loved places, and the capital budget continues to invest in preserving and improving open spaces for Boston residents, and generations to come. With this capital plan, the Walsh Administration will invest in the largest-ever capital funding for Boston parks. These investments include $6.3 million to complete the construction on Phase 1 of the Smith Playground in Allston-Brighton; a $4.4 million investment in Cassidy Field; a $4.2 million investment in the South Bay Harbor Trail, which will serve as an important link in the City's Greenway; $3.9 million to improve Noyes Park; the completion of Martin's Park, a universally accessible park near the Children's Museum; a $4.8 million investment to revitalize the pathways around Jamaica Pond; a $5 million investment in the Garvey Playground; and $6.2 million for the continued renovation of Harambee Park. In addition, more parks and playgrounds throughout the City will receive funds to improve their facilities, such as Ramsay Park in the South End and the Edwards Playground in Charlestown.

In addition, this capital budget will invest in long-term planning for Boston's most iconic park -- the Boston Common. The capital plan sets aside $500,000 to develop a master plan to bring the nation's oldest public park to the level of excellence commensurate with its historical importance and use by the City's residents and visitors. The budget also invests $800,000 into Franklin Park, to develop a master plan that will enhance historic Franklin Park as a keystone park in the geographical heart of the City.

Community Centers
The City's Capital Plan for BCYF targets an increase to programming capacity at the City's community centers and supports high-quality facilities. Community centers provide families, children and teens with enriching programs such as after school care, athletics, job and computer training. We are investing in renovations in our community centers to upgrade community centers as well as BCYF pools around the city to ensure a fun and safe environment for all of the community members that seek to utilize the facility. We will complete the nearly $3 million renovation at the BCYF Gallivan Community Center introducing air conditioning to the gymnasium, replacing the roof and gym floor, and upgrading the fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. We will be investing in a $15 million major renovation that will allow the center to receive the repairs and upgrades necessary to offer many additional resources at the BCYF Curley Community Center. An additional $1 million in funds to renovate and upgrade locker rooms and pools including filtration systems, pool liners, and dehumidification and HVAC systems at various BCYF/BPS pool facilities.

Energy and Environment
Building on the success of the first phase of Climate Ready Boston in East Boston and Charlestown, the capital plan will allocate an additional $1.6 million to further resiliency initiatives to protect the city and provide more detailed reviews of additional neighborhoods. This includes an additional $600,000 for climate resilience planning for City neighborhoods and municipal facilities affected by climate change. It also includes $1 million to support the development of a study that will examine the feasibility of constructing a barrier in Boston Harbor in response to expected sea level rise due to climate change.

The Renew Boston Trust was launched during the Walsh Administration and has systematically identified energy efficiency projects in the City's 315 buildings to both lower energy bills and reduce emissions. The City finances the program through general obligation bonds and utilities efficiency incentives, and it will be paid for from reduced energy consumption at City departments. A $12 million Phase 1 is set to begin construction this year, and the FY19-23 Capital Plan will nearly triple the size of the program to $42 million for a future Phase 2.

Housing
This plan reflects an effort to continue the Administration's work to encourage housing production, increase affordable housing options, and reduce displacement. Municipal finance law does not allow the City to use city capital dollars to support private housing, but does allow public infrastructure projects to enhance housing development.

Included in the plan is the Whittier Street roadways projects that will reconstruct roads and sidewalks in the Whittier Street housing development in conjunction with a $30 million HUD grant. This investment will revitalize the development and surrounding neighborhood. The Whittier Choice project will ultimately create a total of 387 mixed-income rental units.

Also in the plan is the Madison Park village project, that will reconstruct streets within the Madison Park Village of Roxbury, bounded by Melnea Cass Boulevard and Tremont Street. The Madison Park project will be comprised of a four-story building with 16 units and a five-story building with 60 units located near the Ruggles MBTA Orange Line station.

Arts and Culture
With this capital plan, Boston will invest in creating new branch libraries, including a $12.6 million investment to build a new addition at the Faneuil Branch Library in Brighton; a $18.3 million investment in the design and construction of a branch library at Adams Street Library; a $18 million investment in the development of a new Upham's Corner Branch Library; and a $12 million investment to support the construction of a new facility for the Fields Corner Branch Library.

This budget also invests in renovating existing library, from a $17.2 million renovation of the Dudley Branch Library in Roxbury, to a $10.2 million investment in renovating the Roslindale Branch Library.

FY19 also marks the second year of the City's Percent for the Arts program, a program that dedicates one percent, or $1.7 million, of the City's annual capital budget for commissioning permanent, public art in municipal spaces.

Public Safety
The Walsh Administration's investments in the recommended budget and capital plan provide a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to violence prevention and public safety that emphasizes opportunities and pathways away from violence. With a growing population and changing neighborhoods, Boston needs reliable public safety facilities that help meet the needs of Boston's residents. The City will complete the design for a new $29.9 million East Boston Police Station this year. Another investment of $48.2 million will ensure that new fire stations at Engine 42 in Egleston Square and Engine 17 on Meetinghouse Hill are designed and equipped to both protect firefighter health and safety and meet the public safety needs of our growing city.

The City and Boston Public Schools will also increase its investment in school security to a total of $5 million, representing a $2 million increase from the previous year. The project includes upgrades to external and internal doors, locks and key cards, intercom, motion detectors and cameras. Additionally, $2 million will be allocated for the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) to begin planning for the installation of additional security cameras at BHA locations.

About Imagine Boston 2030
Mayor Walsh's FY19 continues to invest in preserving and creating a strong middle class, and creating opportunities for all those who live in Boston. The FY19 budget supports Boston's long-term plan, Imagine Boston 2030.

Imagine Boston 2030 is Boston's first citywide plan in 50 years aimed at guiding growth to support Boston's dynamic economy and expand opportunity for all residents. The plan prioritizes inclusionary growth and puts forth a comprehensive vision to boost quality of life, equity and resilience in every neighborhood across the City. Shaped by the input of 15,000 residents who contributed their thoughts to the plan, Imagine Boston 2030 identifies five action areas to guide Boston's growth, enhancement and preservation, and is paired with a set of metrics that will evaluate progress and successes. To learn more visit, imagine.boston.gov.

For more information on the FY19 budget proposal, please visit budget.boston.gov.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to Host Town Hall in Brockton 4/28

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to Host Town Hall
in Brockton on Saturday, April 28

Boston, MA - On Saturday, April 28, Senator Elizabeth Warren will host a town hall in Brockton, MA. Sen. Warren will take questions from the audience and discuss her work standing up for working families of Massachusetts against powerful corporate interests. This will be Warren's 26th town hall-style event over the past 13 months. We ask the public to please RSVP at our website: http://my.elizabethwarren.com/townhallbrockton.
The event is open to press. Media planning to attend can RSVP to Aeira@elizabethwarren.com.
 
WHAT:    Senator Elizabeth Warren hosts town hall in Brockton, MA
 
WHEN:   Saturday, April 28, 2018
               Event starts: 1:00 p.m.
               Doors open: 12:00 p.m.
 
WHERE: Brockton West Middle School
                271 West St
                Brockton, MA 02301

CAPAC Chair Statement on Termination of TPS for Nepal

CAPAC Chair Statement on Termination of TPS for Nepal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal. The decision will impact approximately 9,000 Nepalese who were granted TPS status to reside in the United States in the aftermath of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal in 2015. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement:

“The Trump Administration’s decision to terminate TPS for Nepal is not only heartless, but it is a slap in the face to the 9,000 Nepali TPS recipients who are still working to rebuild their country in the aftermath of an earthquake that devastated Nepal in 2015.

“Three years later, over half of Nepal’s water infrastructure still requires repair and over 90 percent of those who were originally displaced by the earthquake are still living in temporary shelters. The failure of the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to fully analyze the perilous and unstable conditions in Nepal is irresponsible and inhumane.

“Let me be clear – this is a failure of the entire administration and is clearly a way for President Trump to hasten his mass deportation agenda at the expense of innocent lives. In Congress, I will continue to fight for a permanent legislative solution to protect TPS recipients and allow them to remain in the United States.”

BOSTON TO TAKE BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28 AS PART OF 'NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY'

BOSTON TO TAKE BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28 AS PART OF 'NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY'
year round for confidential disposal of prescription medicines
BOSTON - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh is encouraging Bostonians to play a role in curbing the misuse and theft of prescription drugs by dropping off their expired, unused, and unwanted medications on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The kiosk service is free and anonymous, and available at any of the following locations:
* Downtown: 40 New Sudbury St. Boston, MA 02114
* East Boston: 69 Paris St. East Boston, MA 02128
* Roxbury: 2400 Washington St. Roxbury, MA 02119 
* Mattapan: 1165 Blue Hill Ave. Dorchester, MA 02124
* South Boston: 101 West Broadway South Boston, MA 02127
* Dorchester: 40 Gibson St. Dorchester, MA 02122 
* Back Bay: 650 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02116 
* Brighton: 301 Washington St. Brighton, MA 02135 
* West Roxbury: 1708 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132
* Jamaica Plain: 3345 Washington St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
* Hyde Park: 1249 Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park, MA 02136
This effort is supported by The Mayor's Office of Recovery Services, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Boston Police Department (BPD) as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
About the Boston Public Health Commission 
The Boston Public Health Commission, the country's oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs. It is governed by a seven-member board of health appointed by the Mayor of Boston.
 
Public service and access to quality health care are the cornerstones of our mission - to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable. The Commission's more than 40 programs are grouped into six bureaus: Child, Adolescent & Family Health; Community Health Initiatives; Homeless Services; Infectious Disease; Recovery Services; and Emergency Medical Services.

劉雲平喜見兩韓會談 稱"好過開戰"

REP LIEU STATEMENT ON HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN SOUTH AND NORTH KOREA
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met yesterday to work towards denuclearization and an official end to the Korean War. 
“I am pleased that the leaders of South and North Korea had a productive meeting yesterday.  This historic event is the first step in the long journey towards peace on the Peninsula and I applaud efforts to reach an agreement without military escalation.  There will undoubtedly be many challenges that come with ending 65 years of aggression and mistrust.  Diplomacy is not easy – but is it always preferable to war.”

第27屆全美青少年國畫書法比賽 52人得獎

中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵(右起)和六位評審,馬清雄,鍾耀星,朱蓉,陸惠風,林浩宗,阮圓。(周菊子攝)

                   (Boston Orange 周菊子整理報導) 中華表演藝術基金會425日公佈第27屆全美青少年國畫書法比賽獲獎名單。8個組別有195件作品參賽,共52件作品獲獎,其中14件獲金獎,有一組無人得獎。

長金滿(左一)及義工們和譚嘉陵(右二)一起整理評審給出的結果。
(周菊子攝)
             今年有來自紐澤西州、加州、康州、及麻州等4州,16所中文學校、書畫學苑及個人送作品參賽,共有國畫148件,書法47。即日起至51日,這些作品將於週一除外的每日早上9點半至下午5點,在牛頓市僑教中心 (Chinese Culture Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. 617-965-8801)的大廳四週、前廳及前後走廊展出。
鍾耀星仔細評選作品。(周菊子攝)
             中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵表示,今年參賽作品仍然件件精彩,包括藝評家朱蓉,前哈佛大學歷史系教授陸惠風,名建築師鍾耀星,專業國畫書法家馬清雄,林浩宗,以及布蘭岱斯大學東亞研究系主任阮圓等六位評委,儘管有明察秋毫的法眼,也在取捨之間頗感為難。
             出身廣州美術學院,作品在藝術市場上公開拍賣的林浩宗覺得,西方社會迄今仍未廣泛接受國畫、書法等中國傳統藝術,一頭鑽進這領域的青少年,能夠得到的掌聲,獎勵,確實不夠多,中華表演藝術基金會付出精力來長期舉辦比賽,有如栽培苗種,傳承香火,實在不容易。
             中華表演藝術基金會為鼓勵各地學生,百尺竿頭更進一步,今年仍依往例,公佈入圍者名單,並期望各校老師、家長,勉勵學生以參與為重,不要過份在意是否得獎,以發揚中華文化的精髓,學習傳統中國國畫及書法共勉之。
52幅得獎作品經裝裱展出後,訂610日前後上網www.ChinesePerformingArts.net。這比賽明年將在同一時段舉行。這一項活動有「譚嶽泉蕭運貞文教紀念基金」,以及大眾的捐款贊助。查詢請冾譚嘉陵,電郵地址為 Foundation@ChinesePerformingArts.net
             今年的各組金獎得主依序為國畫的9歲以下組1人,麻州GIPAC學校的 Lili Schow1013歲組2人,加州硅谷藝術學校的劉欣妮,加州宜真美術學院的樂露茜。1417歲組3人,加州長寧工作室的朱珊珊,張芷晴,加州硅谷藝術學校的吳可。1821歲組無人得獎。書法的9歲以下組1人,加州柏拉阿圖中文學校的蔣新禾。1013歲組3人,加州宜真美術學院的陳萬盛,唐國瑞,以及加州百度書屋的王雅宣。1417歲組3人,加州柏拉阿圖中文學校的包詠儀,加州長寧工作室的周楠,加州百度書屋的許新婕,1821歲組1人,加州百度書屋的王嘉寧。(圖片已於24日發表)









The 27th Annual All-American Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Competition
(Sponsored and Organized by the Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts, April, 2018)


Winners’ List 2018



Gold Medal
1, Lili Schow 利利, age 8, GIPAC Academy, MA 麻州

Silver Medal
2, Fiona Wu 伍穎恩, age 9, LiZhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室

Bronze Medal
3, Oscar Liu 劉開心, age 8, Ming Art Studio, MA 麻州茗方
            (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Honor, but will not be awarded in duplicate.)
4,  Kaylee Zhao 趙美麗, age 7, LiZhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
5, Benson Chen 陳柏志, age 9, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
6, Lavina Li 李錦清, age 9, Li Zhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
            (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Finalist.)

Honor
7, Alex Zhang 張昊昊, age 9, Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校
            (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Finalist.)
8, Johnny Ren任天, age 7, SCCS Southeastern CT Chinese School 東南康州中文學校

Finalist
Kai Kwee Hallem 郭凱凱, age 7, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
Brian Zhao 趙鵬杰 , age 9, Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校
            (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Finalist.)
Melody Zeng 曾思源, age 7, Ming Art Studio, MA 麻州茗方
            (Her second piece of painting was also chosen as Finalist.)
Catherine Liang 梁穎, age 9, Lexington Chinese School勒星頓中文學校
Jake Wang 王元生, age 9, SCCS Southeastern CT Chinese School 東南康州中文學校
Shelly Wu 伍佳兒, age 8, Li Zhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
Kaylee Zhao 趙美麗, age 7, SCCS Southeastern CT Chinese School 東南康州中文學校
Tkoy Wang王塑, age 8, Ming Art Studio, MA 麻州茗方
Benson Xu許卓杰 , age 8, Li Zhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
Julian Horst劉嘉瑞, age 7, Li Zhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
Serenity Zeng 曾悠然, age 6, Ming Art Studio, MA 麻州茗方
Kaitlyn Loi 雷樂儀, age 9, GIPAC Academy, MA 麻州
Mandi Xu 許心玥, age 6, Li Zhai Art Studio, CT 康州李翟美術工作室
Julia Ren 任欣悅 , age 6, SCCS Southeastern CT Chinese School 東南康州中文學校

Gold Medal
9, Sydney Liu劉欣妮, age 13, Silicon Valley Art School,  CA 加州硅谷藝術學校
10, Lucy Yue樂露茜, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

Silver Medal
11, Lina Lee李競玲, age 13, Silicon Valley Art School,  CA 加州硅谷藝術學校
12, Amanda Pang 龐依萌, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
13, Wenweng Luo 羅文翁,  age 13, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
            (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Finalist.)

Bronze Medal
14, Emma Li李其琪, age 13, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
15,  Lillian Chung 鐘愉心, age 13, Silicon Valley Art School,  CA 加州硅谷藝術學校
16, Annabelle Chen 陳逸涵, age 12, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

Honor
17, Lillian Ding 丁怡安 , age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
18, Adam Luo 羅一, age 10, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
19, Nathan Tang 唐國瑞, age 12, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
20,  Grace Xu 許陽 , age 11, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室

Finalist
Jenny Lin林家寧, age 13, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
Coranne Juang 莊可瑞, age 13, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
Jason Tang 唐國祥, age 10, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
Juliette Horsley 江夢蘭, age 12, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
Zoey Lim心悅, age 10, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
Violet Liu 劉佳蕾, age 11, Ming Art Studio, MA 麻州茗方
Kelly Chung鐘蕙心, age 10, Silicon Valley Art School 硅谷藝術學校
Aaron Luo 羅十, age 9, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
Estee Teo  , age 11, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

Gold Medal
21, Sara Zhu朱珊珊, age 15, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
22, Trinity Zhiqing Zhang 張芷晴, age 15, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
23, Catherine Wu 吳可, age 14, Silicon Valley Art School,  CA 加州硅谷藝術學校

Silver Medal
24, Kevin Yang 楊凱文, age 14, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
            (His second piece of painting was also chosen as Bronze, but will not award in duplicate.)

Bronze Medal
25, Angela Gao高安琪, age 15, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
26, Natalie Marquina王安妮, age 17, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室

Honor
27, Rebecca Lee李庭葳, age 14, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
28, Kerrine Tai戴楷芸, age 14,  Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
29, Kaitlyn Li 栗依琳, age 16, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
30, Shovanne Juang 莊曉帆, age 15, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
31, Michelle Xie謝廣緣, age 17, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院

Finalist
Xinan Liang 梁馨蘭, age 16, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
Alexander Tan譚伊駿, age 14, Tzu Chi Academy- Central New Jersey, NJ 新澤西州中部-慈濟學院
Joanna Lam 林婉婷, age 16, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
Alice Wang 王彥方, age 14, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
Eric Wu 吳皓翔, age 15, Liu Xiaoyong Studi, MA麻州劉曉勇畫室
Martin Tang湯欽雲, age 17, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
Johnny Poon 潘俊言, age 16, Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校
Meiling Zhao 赵美翎, age 15, Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校
Jenny Jin 金奕琦, age 15, Newton Chinese Language School, MA 麻州牛頓中文學校


V: Calligraphy Group S (age 9 and under, total 12 entries)
Gold Medal
32, Shinher Jiang 蔣新禾, age 8, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校

Silver Medal
33, Kai Kwee Hallem 郭凱凱, age 7, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
34, Ai Rong Wu 吳藹蓉, age 9, Bai-Du Studio, CA 加州百度書屋

Bronze Medal
35, Daphne Lee 李佳琦, age 7, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
            (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Honor, but will not be awarded in duplicate.)

Honor
36, Derek Li 李維彬 , age 9, Wen-Cheng Chinese School , MA 麻州文誠中文學校
            (His second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Finalist.)

Finalist
Serena Loh  , age 9,  Lexington Chinese School, MA 麻州勒星頓中文學校
            (His second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Finalist.)
Ching Shin Hou  , age 7, Lexington Chinese School, MA 麻州勒星頓中文學校
Yu Hsuan Lin  , age 9, Lexington Chinese School, MA 麻州勒星頓中文學校

VI: Calligraphy Group T (age 10 to 13, total 14 entries,  60 pieces if including panels)
Gold Medal
37, Kaden Chen陳萬盛, age 12, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
            (Ten-panel 條幅/ 一套10張)
38, Nathan Tang 唐國瑞, age 12, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
            (Eight-panel 條幅/ 一套8張)
39, Audrey Wang 王雅宣, age 11, Bai-Du Studio, CA 加州百度書屋
            (Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy, Six-panel 條幅/ 一套6,  was also chosen as Silver, but will not      be awarded in duplicate)

Silver Medal
40, Aini Einez Wu吳藹妮, age 12, Bai-Du Studio, CA 加州百度書屋
            (Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy,  Six-panel 條幅/ 一套6, was also chosen as Honor, but will not     be awarded in duplicate)

Bronze Medal
41, Emma Wang 王佑文, age 13, Bai-Du Studio, CA加州百度書屋
            (Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy, Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4, was also chosen as Bronze, but will not    be awarded in duplicate)
42, Dennis Zicong Xiao 蕭梓聰, age 10, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院
            (Eight-panel 條幅/ 一套8張)

Honor
43, Jason Tang 唐國祥, age 10, Ichen Art Academy, CA 加州宜真美術學院


Finalist
Zoey Lim林心悅, age 10, Channing Art Studio,CA 加州長寧工作室

Gold Medal
44, Samantha Pao 包詠儀, age 15, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
            (Six-panel 條幅/ 一套6張)
45, Joy Zhou周楠, age 17, Channing Art Studio, CA 加州長寧工作室
            (Six-panel 條幅/ 一套6張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy, Two-panel 對聯,  was also chosen as Bronze, but will not be awarded            in duplicate)
46, Jasmine Syu許新婕, age 17, Bai-Du Studio, CA加州百度書屋
            (Five-panel 條幅/ 一套5張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Finalist)

Silver Medal
47,  Brian Lu陸怡謙, age 16, Bai-Du Studio, CA加州百度書屋           
            (Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4張)
            (His second piece of calligraphy, Five-panel 條幅/ 一套5, was also chosen as Bronze, but will not    be awarded in duplicate)
48, Harmony Trinh 鄭佳恩, age 14, Bai-Du Studio, CA 加州百度書屋
            (Five-panel 條幅/ 一套5張)
            (Her second piece of calligraphy, Four-panel 條幅/ 一套4, was also chosen as Honor, but will not     be awarded in duplicate)

Bronze Medal
49, Samdrea Hsu 許維庭, age 14, Black Mountain Middle School, CA 加州
            (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Finalist)
50, Alice Wang 王彥方, age 14, Palo Alto Chinese School, CA 加州柏拉阿圖中文學校
            (Tweleve-panel 條幅/ 一套12張)

Honor
51, Melody Trinh 鄭詠恩, age 15, Bai-Du Studio, CA加州百度書屋
            (Six-panel 條幅/ 一套6張)

Finalist
Guo Ning Sue 蘇國寧, age 17, Lowell High School, MA 麻州
            (His second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Finalist)

Gold Medal
52, Jocelyn Wang 王嘉寧, age 19, Bai-Du Studio, CA加州百度書屋
            (Her second piece of calligraphy was also chosen as Silver, but will not be awarded in duplicate)

Panel of Judges for 2018 (Jury date: April 21, 2018:
Dr. Doris Chu 朱蓉: Art critics and juror of professional art competitions
Prof. Wai-Fong Loh 陸惠風: Former professor of Chinese History at Harvard University. Poet, writer, and art collector
Mr. Yu-Sing Jung 鍾耀星: Renowned architect and calligrapher
Mr. Qingxiong Ma馬清雄: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher
Mr. Ho-Chung Lam 林浩宗: Professional Chinese brush painter and calligrapher
Prof. Aida Yuen Wong阮圓: Chair, East Asian Studies 東亞研究系主任 Brandeis University