波士頓市長宣佈7/26-28熱浪緊急令

MAYOR WALSH DECLARES HEAT EMERGENCY, OPENS COOLING CENTERS TO ALL RESIDENTS Cooling centers will be open on Sunday through Tuesday in accordance with  COVID-19 safety guidance BOSTON - Friday, July 24, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Sunday, July 26 through Tuesday, July 28 when the real feel temperature is expected to range between 95 and 102 degrees. To help residents stay cool, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers will be open to the public as cooling centers on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City's two outdoor pools, BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End, will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors must register for a swim time slot at Boston.gov/BCYF-Summer. "We are opening our cooling centers for all residents to have the option to come in and cool off in air conditioning," said Mayor Walsh. "In addition, we'll have two outdoor pools open that are open for Boston residents. I want to remind everyone that COVID-19 is still a threat. Everyone needs to keep doing their part to avoid large crowds and wear your face covering, unless you're in the water." Twenty-one BCYF community centers will be open for residents to use the air conditioned rooms to cool off. A full list of centers including hours of operation is available here. Due to COVID-19 public health regulations, residents are advised to call before visiting to confirm occupancy limits. All cooling center visitors will be screened before entry and must wear a face covering (covering both the nose and mouth), maintain 6 feet of distance from others, and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Visitors must bring their own water bottles and water, and must limit belongings to one small bag. Occupancy will be monitored to ensure it doesn't exceed 40 percent of the building's maximum permitted occupancy to maintain proper distancing and the spaces will be regularly cleaned and disinfected hourly. The City's two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End, are now open seven days a week through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are several new protocols in place at the outdoor pools. Capacity has been reduced to less than 40 percent capacity or 75 people per session and you must register for a swim time slot ahead of time as walk-ins will not be allowed. Registration opens 24 hours before the following day's sessions at Boston.gov/BCYF-Summer. The 16 indoor pools operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) are open only for participating youth attending in-person summer programming at this time. Tot sprays are open at playgrounds in the City, with restrictions. Boston Public Libraries and indoor City-operated pools remain closed to the public at this time due to COVID-19 safety measures.  Information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents can sign up for Alert Boston, the City's emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text. Sign up online here. Residents are also encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available city services. The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public: Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine. Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing, including long sleeve shirts and hats. Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the sun's UV radiation is strongest. Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US and can exacerbate underlying illnesses. Keep cool with showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. The City's two outdoor pools, Urban wilds and tot sprays at playgrounds are open in Boston. When visiting, residents should wear face coverings (unless in the spray), maintain 6 feet of distance, and wash hands before and after visiting.If it is cooler outside than at home, wear a face covering and find a shady spot outside. If the face covering results in overheating or trouble breathing, find a shaded area where 6 feet of distance from others can safely be maintained and remove the face covering. If no AC is available: Take frequent cool showers Help find a non-sick family member or neighbor with AC to visit. Wear a face covering and stay 6 feet apart. If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six.  Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications. Please call or virtually check on neighbors, especially older adults, and people with disabilities. Helping the Homeless: If you see homeless individuals out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please call 911. Please ask them if they need assistance. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St. and 794 Massachusetts Ave. These facilities are air conditioned and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The City of Boston works closely with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter, food, water, and a cool respite from the heat. Street outreach teams providing recovery services, including the Engagement Center behind 112 Southampton St., remain operating as normal during summertime weather.  All sites (Shelters, the Engagement Center, comfort stations) are following COVID-19 guidelines by promoting handwashing, hand sanitizer, and face coverings. Guests are provided sunscreen and water. Nursing teams are onsite to support.  Playground Safety:   Children should always wear shoes on playgrounds because surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even splash pads and spray decks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children should wear a face covering (except while in the water), stay 6 feet away from others, and wash/sanitize hands before and after play.  Beach Safety: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if going to a beach or a large body of water, it is important to wear a face covering unless in the water, stay 6 feet apart from others, and avoid crowds due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Don't wear face coverings in the water because they can be difficult to breathe through when they're wet. This means it is particularly important to maintain social distancing in the water. If the face covering results in overheating or trouble breathing, find a shaded area where 6 feet of distance from others can safely be maintained and remove the face covering. Outdoor Fires and Grilling: No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires. Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave unattended. When done, dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out. Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home. Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.

8月1日起進麻州需隔離14天 違者每天罰500元

Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective August 1st

All Visitors And Returning Residents Must Comply, $500 Fine Per Day for Non-Compliance

From governor's office.

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that effective August 1^st,  all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order. The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler.

Travel Order: Starting August 1, all visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home, including students returning to campuses for the fall semester, must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a COVID-19 lower risk state or they can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more than 72 hours prior to arriving in Massachusetts, or they are included in one of the other, limited exemptions.

Individuals who get a test must remain in quarantine until they receive their negative test results. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.

Travelers are exempt from this requirement if they are coming from a state that has been designated by the Department of Public Health as a lower risk COVID-19 state or fall into another narrow exemption category.

Based on current public health data, those lower risk states will include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Hawaii.

Traveler exemptions include people passing through the state, people commuting across state lines for work, people traveling to Massachusetts for medical treatment, people complying with military orders, or people traveling to work in federally designated critical infrastructure sectors (essential services).

Prior to travel, people should visit www.mass.gov/MAtraveler to fill out the “Massachusetts Travel Form” or text “MATraveler” to 888-777.

The list of lower risk states is subject to change based on public health data, and states may be added or taken off the list at any time.

Read the Order here.

The Administration also announced updates to the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces to incorporate the requirements of the travel order. This included sector-specific updates for lodging, higher education, office spaces and other industry sectors.

Updated guidance: The Administration today updated guidance for lodging, offices, manufacturing, construction, labs, performance venues and indoor and outdoor events relative to the travel order. In addition, lodging operators are required to notify guests about this new travel order.

Employers are strongly discouraged from allowing business-related travel to destinations other than those appearing on the list of COVID-19 lower risk states. Employers that permit employer-paid or -reimbursed travel to those states should take measures to ensure employees comply with this order. Employers are also urged to strongly discourage their employees from taking leisure travel to destinations not included on the list of COVID-19 lower-risk states.  

To read the updated guidance, click here.

All travelers and residents are required to continue to follow the Administration’s order that requires face coverings, and practice good hygiene, social distancing and regular hand washing. People should not travel to Massachusetts if they have symptoms of COVID-19. Travelers will be informed of this order and new travel guidance by airlines, passenger rail corporations, bus companies and some major travel agents when booking trips and before arrival in Massachusetts.

For more information, please visit mass.gov/MATraveler or text “MATraveler” to 888-777.

國際領袖基金會7/25召開領袖及企業高峰會

2020國際領袖基金會     領袖及企業高峰會

向英雄致敬 團結社區 重建美國

國際領袖基金會(ILF)和亞美企業組織聯盟(CAABO)合作，訂7月25日舉行線上領袖及企業高峰會，以” 向亞太裔 抗疫英雄致敬 團結社區 重建美國”為主題，邀請來自美國醫學，政治，企業，文化，體育等領域的著名領袖分享看法、經驗。

預定出席本次線上會議的政要及知名人士：

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美美國國家過敏和傳染病研究所主任     博士  Dr.  Anthony Fauci 

·       美國交通部趙小蘭部長

·        聯邦參議員 (南卡羅來納州)  US Senator Marco Rubio

·        聯邦參議員 (南卡羅來納州)  US Senator Tim Scott

·        聯邦眾議員 (紐約州)  Kevin McCarthy

·        聯邦眾議員 (紐約州) 孟昭文 

·        聯邦眾議員 (美屬薩摩亞) Amata Radewagen

·        馬里蘭州第一夫人  (金有美)  Yumi Hogan

·        羅德島州副州長Daniel McKee

·        亞倫·戴蒙德艾滋病研究中心主任暨總裁  何大一博士

·       華裔美國奧運游泳選手Nathan Adrian (倪家駿)先生

獲獎演員/歌手  Mary Millben女士

會議主題：向亞太裔抗疫英雄致敬 團結社區 重建美國(A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes on the Front Line; Our Community Unites to Rebuild America)

會議時間：7月25日 週六 美東時間下午1點/太平洋時間早上10點

報名鏈接：www.bit.ly/31WJ98K

活動公開，歡迎各界參加！ 

國際領袖基袖金會（International Leadership Foundation，ILF）是非營利組織，致力促進美國亞太裔社區的公民參與、領導能力、賦予權力和經濟繁榮，以增加我們國家的多元性。國際領袖基袖金會的使命是在公共服務領域培養具有公民意識的未來亞太裔領導人。創辦於2000年的國際領袖基袖金會已提供獎學金和教育項目給1萬多名美國亞太裔學生。查詢詳情可上網， www.ILFnational.org。

波克萊台商會將陸續捐紐英倫5州19萬片口罩

(Boston Orange) 「波克萊台灣商會」響應「北美洲台灣商會聯合總會」發起的「千萬口罩、千萬愛心」慈善抗疫活動，和波士頓經文處合作，將陸續捐贈共19萬片醫療用口罩給新英格蘭地區5州內的第一線工作人員及弱勢團體。

             波克萊台商會顧問郭競儒表示，這些口罩將分批捐給麻塞諸薩州、新罕布夏州、緬因州、羅德島州及佛蒙特州內的老人院，在防疫第一線工作的醫護、警消人員，以及偏遠地區的弱勢團體。

             7月23日的首批捐贈活動在郭競儒所經營，位於麻州的公司倉庫進行。新罕布夏州州議會首席行政官（Chief Operating Officer）Terence R. Pfaff與該州第一大城曼徹斯特市消防局助理局長 Brendan Burns特地親自開車趕到存放口罩的倉庫，接受捐贈，並各自載運3萬片口罩回新罕布夏州，分送給地方上亟需物資的機構或組織。

             波士頓經文處代理處長施維鈞也特地趕到現場，與波克萊台商會一起，傳遞來自台灣的愛心。(內容來自波士頓經文處)

Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America Donates 60,000 Surgical Masks to New Hampshire

The Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America mobilized its “10 million masks from 10 million hearts” charity drive to fight the pandemic. Local efforts by the Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston donated 190,000 surgical masks to nursing homes, medical workers, first responders and underserved groups in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce gave 60,000 surgical masks on July 23 at Chamber elder Jing Ruo Lin’s storage facility in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Chief Operating Officer Terence R. Pfaff and Manchester Assistant Fire Chief Brendan Burns each picked up 30,000 masks. The masks will go toward the state and its largest city of Manchester’s neediest regions and organizations, including the Manchester School District. Director Wellington Shih of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston helped coordinate the personal protective equipment donation. Pfaff and Burns expressed appreciation to the Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and TECO Boston for their generosity. (From TECO Boston)

RED SOX 120th OPENING DAY CEREMONIES TO BEGIN AT 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY

RED SOX OPENING DAY CEREMONIES

TO BEGIN AT 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY 

BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox open their 120^th home season, and their 109^th at Fenway Park, this Friday, July 24, starting at approximately 7 p.m. with pregame ceremonies that will air live on NESN and WEEI. The team plays the Baltimore Orioles at 7:30 p.m., the first time in 10 years the club has opened the season with a night home game, which last occurred on April 4, 2010 with a Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN against the Yankees. 

Pregame Ceremonies

Beginning about 30 minute before the game, the two teams will be introduced along the base lines. With the American flag draped over the Green Monster, the national anthem will be performed by indie gospel recording artist, and Springfield native, Michelle Brooks-Thompson.

Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

Fans watching Friday’s home opener will see elements of the Black Lives Matter movement incorporated into the pregame ceremony and physically represented throughout the ballpark. As part of a league-wide effort for Opening Day, a stencil behind the mound will features MLB’s logo with the acronym “BLM.” The base jewels and line-up cards will also feature the “BLM” acronym.

Within the walls of Fenway Park, there will be a prominently featured “Black Lives Matter” sign stretching 120 feet wide and 20 feet high covering several sections of the Bleacher seats in center field. Outside of the ballpark, the Red Sox Foundation has affixed those same words on their 254-foot-long Lansdowne Street billboard that faces the Mass Pike. A link to photos of the Bleacher sign and Mass Pike billboard can be found below. 

Outside of these public-facing elements, the Red Sox have taken steps internally to promote social justice, inclusion and equity. Information about the Red Sox’ commitment to racial justice and details about the organization’s ongoing internal work can be found by clicking here.

Auxiliary Dugout and Bullpen Seating  

Consistent with MLB’s health and safety guidelines for the 2020 season, expanded dugout seating areas have been constructed at Fenway Park using seats adjacent to both the Red Sox and Visitor’s Dugouts. Sections of the lower rows of Field Box seats located between the home plate and dugout field doors on both the first base and third base sides have been converted into covered seating that will allow for proper physical distancing.  

Expanded, covered seating areas for the bullpens have also been installed in front of the Bleachers, immediately behind the existing Red Sox and Visitor’s bullpens. The new auxiliary seating areas include direct access to and from the bullpens with the installation of new, temporary stairs within the bullpens.

Visitor’s Clubhouse Expansion

The existing Visitor’s Clubhouse facilities at Fenway Park have been augmented and expanded for the 2020 season to allow for appropriate density and physical distancing between players and staff. The lockers for the players have been moved out of the existing locker room and into a newly created auxiliary locker room in the third base concourse area outside the Visitor’s Clubhouse. 

Additionally, the Gate A Concourse, typically a concession area and walkway for fans, has been transformed into an expanded training and workout area with artificial turf and strength and conditioning equipment. Accommodations for dining and meeting space will be provided on the Ketel One Third Base Deck.

Similar to the reconfiguration of the Red Sox Clubhouse areas, these covered but not fully enclosed spaces are intended to provide the visiting team with facilities that are in line with MLB’s health and safety guidelines for the 2020 season.

Crowd Noise

With the 2020 regular season getting underway without fans, a crowd noise system has been implemented to create a “bed” of noise that is designed to mimic the natural sound created by fans in the ballpark. Fans watching at home will hear these enhancements, among others planned by NESN, as part of their broadcast.  

NESN Broadcast

In an effort to enhance the game broadcast during this unique season, a Red Sox player or coach will periodically wear a microphone during select home games, and fans will be incorporated at various moments via Zoom. For Opening Day, centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is scheduled to wear a microphone.

NESN’s Opening Day broadcast will include Dennis Eckersley, Dave O’Brien and Jerry Remy in the remote broadcast booth at NESN’s Watertown studio, Guerin Austin as the sideline reporter from Fenway Park, and Tom Caron hosting all pre- and post-game coverage. Tim Wakefield, Jim Rice and Steve Lyons will join Caron as analysts during pre- and post-game coverage, and Jahmai Webster will host select exclusive player interviews that will appear throughout NESN’s Red Sox coverage.

Opening Day coverage on NESN begins at 5 p.m. with a showing of Wally’s Opening Day, followed by Red Sox Opening Day Memories at 5:30 p.m. The Red Sox pregame show starts at 6 p.m. and will include live Opening Day ceremonies before the 7:30 p.m. game against the Orioles.

WEEI Radio Broadcast

The WEEI Red Sox Radio Network will start its Opening Day coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Red Sox Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione, Lou Merloni, and Will Flemming will be on the call.

WEEI will air a 2020 Red Sox preview show tonight, Thursday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m on “Mut at Night” featuring Mike Mutnansky and Rob Bradford. Following “Mut at Night,” WEEI will air Game 4 of the 2004 World Series from 9 p.m. to midnight. 

On Friday, July 24, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy will join the Greg Hill Show at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Tom Werner will join the afternoon “OMF” Show at 2:30 p.m.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES HAS APPROVED THE CITY OF BOSTON'S COMMUNITY CHOICE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES HAS APPROVED THE CITY OF BOSTON'S COMMUNITY CHOICE ELECTRICITY PROGRAM

BOSTON - Thursday, July 23, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston has received approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to move forward with its Community Choice Electricity program. The program will allow the City to buy electricity on behalf of residents and businesses. By combining its buying power, the City will be able to provide affordable and renewable electricity to those who participate in the program. Under the program, Eversource (the local utility) will continue to deliver electricity to residents over their power lines. They will also continue to provide customer service and billing. Participation in the program would only change residents' electric supply.  "Community Choice Energy will help Boston deliver electricity in a way that is safe, affordable, and convenient for all residents," said Mayor Walsh. "As we continue our work to achieve carbon neutrality in Boston by 2050, creating affordable energy options represents Boston's commitment to equity in all our environmental goals." The program is guided by six principles. The principles listed below were created in collaboration with a working group of Boston residents, advocates, and local leaders: Reduce carbon emissions; Prioritize local renewable energy projects; Prioritize new renewable energy projects; Provide affordable and stable electric rates; Deliver benefits and economic opportunities to environmental justice communities; Strengthen consumer protection around electricity supply.  The defining feature of Community Choice Electricity is its size and buying power. The City will be able to secure a power supply that meets its goals for the future by combining the buying power of thousands of residents and businesses. "Community is the key word in this program," said Chris Cook, Chief of the Mayor's Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space. "I want to thank all of the advocates and organizations who helped the City advance Community Choice Electricity. I look forward to continuing this work towards a carbon free Boston."  The City of Boston submitted its plan for the program to the Department of Public Utilities on June 20, 2019. With the conclusion of the regulatory review process, the City will now develop the electric supply offerings that will be available to residents through the program. The City of Boston is on schedule to launch Community Choice Electricity in early 2021. Community Choice Electricity is an opt-out program. This means that Eversource Basic Service customers will be enrolled in the program unless they actively choose not to be enrolled. Before the program launches, residents will be given a period within which they can choose to opt out. Although the program cannot guarantee cost savings, the City of Boston is committed to working towards affordable and stable electric rates.  "As Chair of the Boston City Council's Committee on Environment, Resiliency, and Parks, I am happy to see Community Choice Electricity move forward in the City of Boston," said City Councilor Matt O'Malley. "This program will benefit all of Boston's residents and help in our efforts to reach carbon neutrality in the near future." "As youth leaders and Boston residents, we care deeply about how climate change will impact our city," said Rachel Gunther, Associate Director of Youth on Board, who helped with the program goals. "We are actively working to help other young people understand how private, for-profit electric companies negatively impact our communities, and the alternative that Community Choice Electricity presents. Participating in the Community Choice Electricity working group has been an enriching learning experience and we are excited to see the program move closer to providing access to green energy for all Boston residents."  For more information on the City of Boston's Community Choice Electricity program, visit Boston.gov/community-choice-electricity.