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星期五, 10月 05, 2018
ACE NextGen 第三屆年會10/12~13日在波士頓舉行
星期四, 10月 04, 2018
MAYOR WALSH, CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND RESIDENTS CELEBRATE NEW ENGLAND HERITAGE HOMES GROUNDBREAKING
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New transit-oriented development will offer 16 mixed-income homes in Codman Square
BOSTON - Thursday, October 4, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, the Talbot Norfolk Triangle (TNT) Neighbors United, elected officials and residents for the groundbreaking of New England Heritage Homes. The $7 million, transit-oriented development, will create 16 mixed-income homes in Codman Square, Dorchester. The project is part of a larger community effort to target development opportunities near existing and planned stops on the MBTA Fairmount commuter rail line.
"I'm very proud of how we've harnessed the strength of Boston's economy to create more affordable homes for our residents, and have transformed these former lots into new homes for families," said Mayor Walsh. "As our population and economy grow, projects like these are very important to our housing strategy. I want to thank the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation and neighbors for their dedication to this project and their commitment to our communities."
Once completed in the fall of 2019, the new development will offer 16 housing units affordable to middle-class households earning 100% Area Median Income (AMI) or below. The project will have a green design and construction that meets LEED Silver Certifiable standards, and will consist of two single-family homes and 14 single-family duplex homes. The parcels, which include two City-owned vacant lots, are located within Dorchester's Eco-Innovation District (EID), and are within a quarter mile of the MBTA Talbot Ave Station on the Fairmount Line.
Total development cost for this project is more than $7 million, and was made possible in part by a $1.2 million investment by the City of Boston, $450,000 from the NeighborWorks America, $100,000 from MassDevelopment, and $4.7 million from the Life Initiative.
"We are pleased to work with the City, funders and the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Neighbors United group to build these 16 homes for sale to first-time, moderate-income homeowners," said Gail Latimore, Executive Director of Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. "We view this as part of our neighborhood stabilization and anti-displacement strategy. We look forward to welcoming these new homeowners into the neighborhood!"
New England Heritage Homes consists entirely of affordable units to middle-class families strongly aligns with the City's housing goals outlined in Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030. Mayor Walsh recently increased the City's overall housing targets from 53,000 to 69,000 new units by 2030 to meet Boston's population growth. These updated housing goals, build on Mayor Walsh's commitment to increasing access to home ownership, preventing displacement and promoting fair and equitable housing access.
Since the release of the original Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030 plan in 2014, income-restricted housing stock, designed to increase affordable housing, has grown along with overall new production: nearly 20 percent of housing units are income restricted, and 25 percent of rental units are income restricted. In total, after creating an additional 15,820 units of income-restricted housing, Boston will have nearly 70,000 units of income-restricted housing by 2030.
The project also contributes to the newly-announced regional housing production goal of creating 185,000 new units of housing across the region by the year 2030. In a collaborative effort to meet the demands of a robust regional economy and a growing population, the 15 cities and towns of the Metro Mayors Coalition set goals to prevent displacement, preserve neighborhoods, reduce evictions and homelessness, promote mixed-use development, and build a diversity of housing types for all income levels throughout the entire region.
The new homes will be part of a connected and walkable community as the City and neighborhood work together to improve traffic safety and mobility in the area, including the reconstruction of New England Avenue. As part the Neighborhood Slow Streetsprogram, the City's residential traffic calming initiative, the Talbot Norfolk Triangle neighborhood was one of two pilot zones where the speed limit was reduced to 20 mph and self-enforcing physical changes to streets were installed including speed humps to slow down vehicles, daylighting to provide greater visibility at corners, and tactical curb extensions to improve pedestrian safety.
The first two Neighborhood Slow Streets zones were implemented in 2017 in the Talbot Norfolk Triangle in Codman Square and Stonybrook in Jamaica Plain. Work is well underway in five zones, and five new zones selected this summer are in the planning and design stage of the process. Additionally, four new Bluebikes stations were installed as part of a significant expansion of the bike-share program owned by the City of Boston in partnership with the municipalities of Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville.
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Governor Baker Announces New Large Venue Security Task Force
Governor Baker Announces New Large Venue Security Task Force
Names panel of experts to develop recommendations to bolster safety and security at large venues statewide
Courtesy of the New England Patriots/Eric J. Adler.
FOXBOROUGH – Governor Baker today signed an executive order to assemble a task force of security experts who will analyze ways to augment safety and preparedness at large venues like sports stadiums, concert halls and convention centers. He was joined by Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett, Undersecretary of Homeland Security Patrick McMurray, Kraft Group Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft, TD Garden President Amy Latimer and several members of the task force at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
“Public safety will always be our top priority and forming this task force will inform future decisions to enhance security while maintaining everyone’s ability to enjoy a game, concert or conference,” said Governor Baker. “Tragic events in the United States and overseas have highlighted the need for our state, local and community partners to be focused on large venue security and we look forward to the work this commission will pursue.”
“We are thankful for the security professionals who do a fantastic job protecting the people of the Commonwealth every day,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Like any team at the top of its game, there’s always ways to get better and find new ways to improve preparation, communication, and response.”
“Public safety officials and private venue operators have a shared responsibility to keep our citizens and visitors safe,”said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett. “The experts on this task force have long and varied experience in safety and security and I know they will present a series of excellent recommendations on ways to enhance security at large venues.”
“Securing a safe environment for our fans to enjoy games or concerts at Gillette Stadium is of paramount importance, and I want to thank the collaborative efforts of our TeamOps and the work they do with all of the local, state and federal agencies to create a plan for every event we host,” said The Kraft Group Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft. “Expanding that collaboration to include all other large venues, first in this state and eventually around the world, is a mission of this task force that I wholeheartedly support. We look forward to sharing best practices and discussions of new technologies to constantly find ways of improving the security we provide.”
“We are proud to be at the forefront of the creation of this task force. As a year-round destination and transit-oriented hub, TD Garden brings a unique perspective and skill set to the task force,” said TD Garden President Amy Latimer. “We look forward to utilizing this platform to its fullest extent to ensure the highest standards of public safety are being met across the Commonwealth.”
By April 30, 2019 the task force will submit to the governor a strategic plan for large venue security that will:
• Identify the safety and security risks facing large venues;
• Recommend standards for planning, training, intelligence gathering and sharing, and interoperable communications;
• Conduct a review of best practices around the world for public-private partnerships in ensuring large venue security; and
• Draft any recommended changes to statutes and regulations necessary to implement those best practices in Massachusetts.
The governor will designate two co-chairs: the Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, and Mark Briggs, Managing Partner of Broadstone Group. Meetings of the task force will occur as frequently as necessary to accomplish the work.
Governor Baker’s executive order defines membership on the task force as follows:
Secretary, EOPSS
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Secretary Daniel Bennett
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Secretary Executive Office of Public Safety
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Undersecretary of Homeland Security
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Undersecretary Patrick McMurray
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Undersecretary of Homeland Security
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Colonel, MA State Police
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Colonel Kerry Gilpin
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Colonel, Massachusetts State Police
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Adjutant General, MA National Guard
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Colonel Margaret White
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Colonel , MANG
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Deputy Fire Marshal
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Maribel Fournier
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Deputy Fire Marshall
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 1
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Jean Challies
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Lt. Barnstable Police Department
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 2
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Kerry L. Meade
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Senior Special Agent (SSA)
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 3
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Chief Steve Sargent
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Chief, Worcester Police Department
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 4
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Chief Tim O. Nelson
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Chief, Amherst Fire Department
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 5
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Commissioner William Gross
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Commissioner Boston Police Department
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Public Safety Enforcement Professional 6
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Lieutenant Melissa Mullen
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UMASS Lowell Police Department
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Large Venue Operator Representative 1
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Robert Noonan
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Chief Information Security Office, MCCA
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Large Venue Operator Representative 2
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Ms. Amy Latimer
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President, TD Garden
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Large Venue Operator Representative 3
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Mr. Mark Briggs
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Managing Partner, Broadstone Group
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Large Venue Operator Representative 4
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Mr. Peter Nesbit
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Vice President/Ballpark Operations, Boston Red Sox
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Large Venue Operator Representative 5
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Jason Freeman
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Six Flags
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台北市官方吉祥物「熊讚」訪波士頓 將參加國慶遊行
(Boston Orange)臺北市政府官方吉祥物「熊讚」應波士頓市政府邀請，訂10月3日至6日訪問波士頓。「熊讚」繼去年10月訪華府後，這是第二次來美，第一次為姊妹市交流出力。
臺北市和波士頓市於1996年9月3日締結為姊妹市，迄今結誼二十多年。波士頓市政府國際策略處為厚植雙方情誼，增進兩城市人民之相互了解，月前致函臺北市政府，邀請「熊讚」來波士頓做姊妹市交流。該處除安排「熊讚」拜會波士頓市政府及市議會做市政交流，也安排「熊讚」參訪波士頓公立幼稚園及小學、歷史景點、著名大學、觀賞美式足球賽事等。
由於日期剛好，「熊讚」訪問波士頓期間，將參加波士頓經文處的中華民國107年國慶酒會，以及波士頓僑界的國慶遊行，和波士頓僑胞及當地民眾做更多互動。
臺北市政府官方吉祥物「熊讚」誕生於民國104年8月19日，自105年元月起為推廣臺北世大運開始頻繁曝光，贏得極高人氣，深受臺灣民眾歡迎。自106年開始正式成為臺北市政府之官方吉祥物，其主要任務為推廣市政、行銷臺北、關懷兒童、進行城市交流等。
珠媽廚房加入僑胞卡海外特約商行列
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牛頓市「珠媽廚房」加入僑委會「僑胞卡」海外特約商行列。
餐廳老闆李德順(左二)和「珠媽」李鄭晶珠(右二)，波士頓經文處長
徐佑典(左一)、波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉(右一)在餐館前合影。
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餐廳老闆夫婦，李德順師傅和「珠媽」李鄭晶珠創辦的「珠媽廚房」，成立5年來，一直堅持固守臺式精緻美食的優良傳統，並自2014年起，連年獲得僑務委員會頒發的「臺灣美食標章」。
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在波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉鼓勵下，珠媽廚房成為波士頓地區繼龍鳳大酒樓後的第二家「僑胞卡」特約商店，並訂今年雙十國慶當天起，為持卡人提供現金付款九折(10％ off)，或信用卡消費九五折(5％ off)的優惠服務。
駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長徐佑典表示，「珠媽廚房」是波士頓地區知名的臺灣美食餐廳，今年4月他抵任履新後，已多次邀請賓客在此餐敘，享用臺式小吃、珍珠奶茶和牛肉麵等許多人推介的美食。他很高興珠媽廚房能加入僑胞卡海外特約商店的行列，希望未來有更多僑臺商業者共襄盛舉。
歐宏偉主任表示，在波士頓和昆西市的龍鳳大酒樓，以及牛頓市的珠媽廚房先後加入僑胞卡特約商店後，現有波士頓近郊多家臺灣美食餐廳和超商業者，也表達了加入意願。在臺灣的加盟特約商店已達2000多家，包括華航和長榮兩家中華民國國籍航空公司，還有許多百貨及精品公司、臺灣知名大飯店、超商和70餘家醫療院所，都為持卡人提供消費優惠。
歐宏偉鼓勵僑胞返臺探親或觀光旅遊時，攜帶僑胞卡，善用優惠，享受政府的用心與美意，也歡迎波士頓地區僑胞鄉親到僑教中心申領「僑胞卡」。
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