MBTA 慶祝地鐵綠線C、E線修繕完工

麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)。

(Boston Orange編譯)本來要用掉一整年週末時間來完成的地鐵(MBTA)綠線C線及E線修繕工程，在地鐵當局改變策略下，僅用28天就完工了。麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)今(1)日在波士頓美術博物館站前稱許相關人員。

地鐵總經理Steve Poftak說明，這是麻州80億元”打造更好地鐵(Building a Better T program)”基礎設施改善工程的一部分。他要特別感謝地鐵的”綠線改造小組(Capital Delivery and Green Line Transformation teams)”，讓地鐵能夠把更新維修工程對乘客的影響，從一整年縮減到不足一個月。

地鐵總經理Steve Poftak(左)。

在整個維修過程中，七月份時，他們把整個綠線C線關了28天，八月份時，整個綠線的E線也關了28天，以加速施工，並在C線，E線關閉期間，提供電車、巴士服務。麻州地鐵還提前達成目標，更換了3英里已有30年老的E線軌道，修了5段行人走道。為了加速地鐵的更新工程，除了7月份的C線全線關閉28天之外，6月D線關了9天，紅線關了14天，5月份藍線關了14天。

Steve Poftak表示，在疫情漸緩下，巴士乘客人數回升得比較多，現在大約每天發車16萬次，約42%的乘客回來了，地鐵則是每天10萬車次，大約26%的乘客回來了。各顏色地鐵的乘客回流率不同，藍線最高。根據他們所追蹤的數據，乘客數是在緩慢回升。地鐵會繼續觀察各項相關數據。

Building a Better T: Baker-Polito Administration, Transportation Officials Celebrate Successful Completion of Accelerated Green Line C and E Branch Work

Posted on September 1, 2020

Today Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak, and others celebrated the successful completion of accelerated work on the Green Line C and E Branches this summer with a tour of completed work at Museum of Fine Arts Station. 

With the goal of expediting safety and reliability improvements through core infrastructure investments as part of the MBTA’s $8 billion Building a Better T program, the MBTA accelerated essential track and intersection work on the entirety of the Green Line C Branch during a 28-day shutdown in service in July and on the entirety of the E Branch during a 28-day shutdown in service in August. During this accelerated work, Green Line trolley service on these branches was replaced with alternate services that included bus shuttles.  

“Each month-long Green Line diversion this summer enabled 1 full year’s worth of work to be completed in just a few weeks, and these improvements will result in faster and more reliable service for riders,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “By allowing crews longer periods of 24/7 access, the T is able to complete important upgrades more quickly and save money along the way.”

“The Green Line C Branch and Green Line E Branch capital improvement projects demonstrate the MBTA’s commitment to being aggressive about capital projects that are vital to improving safety and service,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “Despite the public health challenges in recent months due to the coronavirus, the MBTA is delivering on previously announced projects which improve the core infrastructure, replacing or repairing track, signals, power, and other assets.”

“Doing this accelerated E Branch work over 28 days last August saved us a year’s worth of weekend and evening diversions, and we exceeded our track replacement goals by replacing over 3 miles of E Branch track, allowing us to provide a safer, more reliable trip for riders,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “While ridership has been reduced during the pandemic, the MBTA has had a busy spring and summer making accessibility, infrastructure, customer experience, and safety improvements. This work follows additional expedited work on the C Branch during a 28-day shutdown in July and a 9-day shutdown in June, 2 9-day shutdowns on the D Branch in June, a 14-day shutdown on the Red Line in June, and a 14-day shutdown on the Blue Line in May. I want to express my appreciation to the T’s Capital Delivery and Green Line Transformation teams for their hard work these past few months, and to our riders for their continued patience while we accomplished this important work.”

More Information about The Work

The suspensions in Green Line C and E Branch service was part of both the MBTA’s $8 billion Building a Better T program and the MBTA’s Green Line Transformation program. Though this work was previously announced and planned during the summer when ridership is historically lower, doing this work also allowed its completion at a time when ridership on the Green Line was significantly decreased due to the pandemic. Completion of this work on both branches results in improved safety and reliability, fewer unplanned service disruptions, and improved travel times for riders. 

These nearly month-long closures on the C and E Branches were equivalent to about 1 full year of weekend and night closures on each branch. During these diversions in service, work crews accomplished the following:

• Allowed for a more reliable trip and the removal of longstanding speed restrictions through the replacement of 2.5 miles (about 13,200 feet) of track on the C Branch and over 3 miles (about 17,000 feet) of track on the E Branch (exceeding the project’s goal of about 14,300 feet) that, in some areas, was over 30 years old and had reached the end of its service life;
• Allowed for improvements to safety, accessibility, and the rider experience through the replacement of 7 road crossings and 4 individual pedestrian track crossings on the C Branch and the restoration of 6 road crossings and 5 individual pedestrian track crossings on the E Branch, including the replacement of uneven pavement and the installation of accessible ramps where needed; and
• Performed additional customer improvements that included upgrades to system maps, walkways, station brightening, and yellow tactile edging at C and E Branch Stations. 

Information on Previous Accelerated Work in 2020

The MBTA continues to assess whether other projects can be further accelerated. Previous and current accelerated work in 2020 includes:

• Track work, harbor tunnel repairs, and additional infrastructure improvements during a 14-day shutdown of the Blue Line from Bowdoin to Airport in May 2020;
• Tie replacement work, concrete repairs, Quincy Adams elevator work, track replacement, and bridge inspection work during a 14-day shutdown of the Red Line from Braintree to Quincy Center in June 2020;
• Track and signal replacement work during 2 9-day shutdowns of the Green Line D Branch from Kenmore to Riverside in June 2020;
• Infrastructure work in the area known as the Beacon Junction during a 9-day shutdown of the C Branch from Kenmore to St. Mary’s in June 2020.

Governor Baker Proclaims September to be Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts

Governor Baker Proclaims September to be Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts

Thank you campaign for COVID-19 essential workers and organizations helps kick-off month-long effort to encourage a focus on preparedness.

9/01/2020

• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
• Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
• Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
• Governor's Press Office

FRAMINGHAM — Governor Charlie Baker has proclaimed September 2020 to be Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts to encourage residents, families, and organizations to prepare for emergencies and disasters. September is also National Preparedness Month.

The Commonwealth will kick-off the annual observance by launching a public Thank You campaign on social media to recognize the tireless efforts of essential workers and organizations that are doing so much to keep the Commonwealth prepared and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of emergency preparedness, and the role we all must play in better preparing our homes, workplaces and communities for the unexpected,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “It has also highlighted the incredible contributions of so many individuals who have stepped up every day to ensure that essential services and goods continued to be delivered throughout this public health emergency.”

“Emergency Preparedness Month provides us with an opportunity each year to focus on what we can do to make ourselves and our families better prepared,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Especially now, we are thankful for all the tireless efforts of the Commonwealth’s essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Visitors to Mass.Gov/EPmonth can download a certificate of appreciation to thank an essential worker or organization in their community. After personalizing the certificate, residents are asked to post a picture of the certificate to the social media platform of their choice with the hashtag #EPisEssential.

“Everyone plays an important role in staying prepared, especially in the face of new challenges posed by the pandemic,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco. “I hope these initiatives raise awareness of present-day risks, outline measures we all should be taking, and facilitate collaboration between the public and private sectors. When we embrace preparedness, we all have an opportunity to serve our communities.”

“Preparedness takes a whole community effort and during the COVID-19 pandemic so many essential workers and organizations across the Commonwealth have worked tirelessly to keep medical services operating, public safety operations functioning, food, medicine and commodities stocked, and other vital needs met during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said MEMA Director Samantha Phillips. 

During September, MEMA and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will share information on their respective social media accounts about emergency preparedness topics including emergency planning, building an emergency kit, preparing for disasters, youth preparedness, ways to get involved in community preparedness, and more. This emergency preparedness information includes guidance about how to prepare for emergencies during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will feature signage along highways to raise awareness of Emergency Preparedness Month.

To say thank you to an essential worker or organization in your community, and to find resources on how to prepare for emergencies large and small, visit http://www.mass.gov/EPmonth.

About MEMA

MEMA is the state agency charged with ensuring the state is prepared to withstand, respond to, and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters, including natural hazards, accidents, deliberate attacks, and technological and infrastructure failures. MEMA's staff of professional planners, communications specialists and operations and support personnel is committed to an all hazards approach to emergency management. By building and sustaining effective partnerships with federal, state and local government agencies, and with the private sector - individuals, families, non-profits and businesses - MEMA ensures the Commonwealth's ability to rapidly recover from large and small disasters by assessing and mitigating threats and hazards, enhancing preparedness, ensuring effective response, and strengthening our capacity to rebuild and recover. For additional information about MEMA and Emergency Preparedness, go to www.mass.gov/mema.

Continue to follow MEMA updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MassEMA; Facebook at www.facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA; YouTube at www.youtube.com/MassachusettsEMA.

台灣和佛蒙特州互換駕照九月一日起生效

 (Boston Orange)從今(1)天開始，台灣駕照可以直接換佛蒙特州駕照了。

                        駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處表示，今(2020)年6月3日，該處代表中華民國（臺灣）交通部和佛蒙特州機動車輛管理局以換文方式，簽署了免試互換駕照協議，並訂定於9月1日起生效。

                     這是美國50州中的第34個，新英格蘭地區的第3個，和台灣達成護換駕照協議的州。這也是佛蒙特州第一次和外國政府簽署駕照免試互換協議。將來佛州和台灣兩地居民在互訪交流時，都將更為便利。

                   波士頓經文處稱，該處和佛蒙特州政府以平等互惠為原則，並顧及各自的交通法則規定，磋商2年多，才終於達成協議。

                  凡年滿18歲持有效中華民國普通自小客車、大貨車、大客車或聯結車駕照，居住於佛蒙特州並具合法居留身分者，只要備齊相關文件及費用，均可至佛蒙特州各機動車輛管理局申請換發佛蒙特州自小客車(D類)駕照，不須筆試及路考。

                  持有效期6個月以上外僑居留證，以及佛蒙特州自小客車或商用駕照者，也可檢附相關文件向中華民國各監理單位申請臺灣自小客車駕照，不須考試。

波士頓經文處提醒有意申辦換發駕照者，在國際間新型冠狀病毒疫情仍未緩解之際，遵循當地政府發佈之旅遊防疫措施審核申請文件。

新英格蘭地區先於2016年有麻州，2018年有羅德島州與中華民國交通部簽署了免試互換駕照協議，迄今已有將近1,900位中華民國國民申換了這兩州的駕照。波士頓經文處表示，未來將續推動新英格蘭地區其他各州接納這一便民措施。

Driver’s License Reciprocity Agreement between R. O. C. and Vermont takes effect from today, Sept. 1st.

(Boston Orange) Starting from Sept. 1^st, driver’s license holders from the Republic of China (Taiwan) can apply and receive a driver’s license from the State of Vermont.  Vermont visitors to Taiwan can enjoy the same treatment.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office(TECO) in Boston, on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China (Taiwan), signed a driver’s license reciprocity agreement with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles back on June 3, 2020.  That agreement takes effect from today, September 1^st, 2020.

TECO had signed a similar agreement with the State of Massachusetts in 2016, and with the State of Rhode Island in 2018, as well as with the State of Vermont in 2020.

According to TECO, Vermont is the 34th state in the U.S., and the third in New England, to enter into such agreement with Taiwan.  This is also the first time that the State of Vermont entered into such agreement with a foreign government.  So far, approximately 1,900 persons from Taiwan received a driver’s license from MA and RI.

According to TECO, this agreement was drafted based on the principle of reciprocity and the respective driving laws and regulations of each jurisdiction. It tooks two years to neogtiate the agreement.  TECO indicated its appreciation to the Vermont State Government and Legislature for their concerted efforts in making this agreement possible.

All holders of Taiwan class B, C, D or E driver’s license residing in Vermont can enjoy this reciprocal arrangement.  When applying for a Vermont driver’s license, one must present his/her valid driver’s license and a driving record certified by the Ministry of Transportation and Communication. All these documents must be translated into English and certified by TECO-Boston.

On the basis of reciprocity, all holders of Vermont driver’s license or commercial driver’s licenses who have valid Taiwan Alien Resident Certificates (ARC) which has at least six months’ validity can apply and receive an R. O. C. driver’s license.

An applicant must present his/her U.S. Passport, a valid Vermont operator license, and a driving record certified by the Vermont DMV issued no more than 60 days prior to the date of the application for the Taiwan license. An applicant’s license and driving record shall be authenticated by TECO-Boston. Applications can be made at any Motor Vehicles Office in Taiwan. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, both sides will process applications in accordance with respective travel regulations.

TECO-Boston indicates that it will continue to work with other states in its jurisdiction to facilitate the signing of similar agreements in order to benefit drivers from all these places.

For more information, please visit the website of Taiwan’s Directorate General of Highways, MOTC at http://www.thb.gov.tw/sites/en/ (under the “Organization Duty” section, click on “Motor Vehicle Inspection and Administration”) or e-mail dghmail@thb.gov.tw. For inquiries regarding authentication of driver’s licenses, please contact TECO-Boston at (617) 259-1350.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FREE MOBILE TESTING SITE NOW LOCATED IN EAST BOSTON

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES FREE MOBILE TESTING SITE NOW LOCATED IN EAST BOSTON Testing is in partnership with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

BOSTON - Monday, August 31, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston's COVID-19 mobile testing site, in partnership with the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, will now be offering COVID-19 testing in East Boston's Central Square. This COVID-19 testing initiative will be available starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1 to Saturday, September 12 on Border Street at Liberty Plaza Shopping Center in East Boston. Testing will be available at no cost for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. No appointment is needed but registration is required. To pre-register, please call 617-568-4500. "Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been dedicated to monitoring and making decisions based on the latest COVID-19 data. With the increase in cases in East Boston, we are expanding testing access there to ensure that all residents can get tested," said Mayor Walsh. "Thank you to the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center for your continued partnership in helping Bostonians stay safe and healthy." The dates and hours of operation at Central Square Park in East Boston are:  Tuesday, September 1st: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 2nd: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3rd - Friday, September 4th: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Saturday, September 5th: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 8th: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9th: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10th - Friday, September 11th: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Saturday, September 12th: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This mobile site testing initiative was announced by Mayor Walsh back in May as a way to help fill any gaps in testing availability, prioritizing neighborhoods and populations that need dedicated testing efforts to create equitable access to testing. The site has previously been located in Roxbury, Allston, South Boston and Mattapan. In Mattapan, there were 927 COVID-19 tests ordered. Of 798 results received, less than 2.2% tested positive for COVID-19. "East Boston has seen an alarming rise in COVID-19 rates and its critical that we take immediate actions to stop the spread of the virus," said East Boston Neighborhood Health Center president and CEO Manny Lopes. "Testing is one of the most important infectious disease control tools in our arsenal and we are glad to be partnering with the City of Boston to provide pop-up testing sites throughout the city." As of August 24th, 2020, East Boston is experiencing a 10.8% average positive test rate for the current week compared to the citywide average positive test rate at 2.3%. Bringing the mobile testing team is one step the City of Boston is taking to address the increase in the positivity rate in the neighborhood. The City is in communication with the State about finding temporary isolation housing so people can quarantine away from their families if they test positive for COVID-19.  The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has been mobilizing teams to provide care kits, information, and education to residents and businesses using the languages spoken in the neighborhood, including Spanish. They are distributing information at MBTA stations and key intersections, as well as neighborhood parks where people gather to play sports. Cross-departmental teams in the City of Boston, elected officials who represent the neighborhood, medical and social service providers in the community, union leaders who represent working people in the neighborhood, and Church officials and clergy have helped to get the message out. In addition to the City's mobile testing sites, COVID-19 testing is available at over 20 locations across the city. Mobile testing sites also continue to be available at select locations, prioritizing neighborhoods and populations that need dedicated testing efforts to create equitable access to testing. Individuals can call the Mayor's Health Line with any questions using 617-534-5050. For a complete list of all testing sites, visit here.  The City of Boston has been partnering with community health centers to increase access to testing, particularly in neighborhoods experiencing higher rates of COVID-19. As of Monday, August 24, 2020, there were 167,859 COVID-19 tests of Boston residents. Out of 167,859 total tests, 9.4% have tested positive, which is down from 10.1% reported through Monday, August 17. For all Boston residents, the positivity for tests decreased slightly from 2.7% for the prior week (August 11-17) to 2.3% for the current week (August 18-24). The latest numbers of cases from the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) by neighborhoods are available here. Mayor Walsh and the Boston Resiliency Fund Steering Committee have dedicated over $1,720,000 to expand COVID-19 testing and conduct culturally appropriate outreach and education to community health centers across City of Boston neighborhoods, including Bowdoin Street Community Health Center, Codman Square Community Health Center, The Dimock Center, DotHouse Health, Mattapan Community Health Center, Uphams Corner Community Health Center, Whittier Street Community Health Center, Charles River Community Health, Fenway Health, Greater Roslindale Medical & Dental Center, Harbor Health, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, South Boston Community Health Center, NEW Health Charlestown, South End Community Health Center, and Brookside Community Health Center. The Fund has also supported telehealth services and equipment at those community health centers as well to connect testing to safe treatment options at home. Resources and information about COVID-19 are available online. Resources available on boston.gov and through City departments include support for renters and homeowners; small businesses; free meals for Boston students; free toiletries for Boston students; support for older residents; information on homeless shelters; resources for those in recovery or those who have a substance use disorder; and mental health resources. More information on Boston's reopening can be found at boston.gov/reopening. For additional questions or programs, please visit our coronavirus website or call 3-1-1, Boston's 24-hour constituent hotline. Text BOSCOVID to 888-777 to receive text alerts on a regular basis, available in 11 languages. ###

波士頓市府提醒市民9月1日是2020年黨派初選日

CITY OF BOSTON ISSUES STATE PRIMARY REMINDERS All in-person polling locations will be operated in accordance with public health guidelines BOSTON - Saturday, August 29, 2020 - The City of Boston Election Department is reminding residents that Tuesday, September 1, 2020 is the State Primary election. The Primary includes the following races: Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor's Councillors, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, and Register of Probate. On Election Day, polling locations in Boston will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to confirm their polling location for Election Day here. Printed ballots will be available in English and Spanish, English and Chinese, and English and Vietnamese. For this year's State Primary, there are 420,345 registered voters in Boston. The Election Department has recruited and trained more than 1,800 poll workers to work at polling locations across the City that house 255 voting precincts. There are over 300 poll workers who are able to provide assistance in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean, Russian, and Portuguese. All poll workers have been trained on following the COVID-19 safety protocols. Due to COVID-19, health and safety protocols on Election Day will be implemented at each polling location. All poll workers will receive face shields, face masks, gloves, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer. Cleaning will take place at each site every two to three hours. Voters waiting in line will be instructed to stand six feet away from others and wear a face covering.  Voters who requested vote-by-mail ballots or absentee ballots must have their signed ballot returned to the Boston Election Department by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2020 in order to be counted. Voters can track the status of their vote-by-mail ballots here. Vote-by-mail ballots can also be returned to the Election Department by dropping it off at the dropbox located on the third floor of Boston City Hall (City Hall Plaza entrance) between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 31 and between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1. If a voter brings a vote-by-mail ballot to their polling location, they will be provided with the opportunity to cast their vote in person. A poll worker will assist them in ensuring that their mail-in ballot is discarded before casting the in-person vote.  Voters who have changed their mind about voting by mail and their ballot has not been received by the Election Department, may vote in-person at their designated polling location. Voters can find their polling location for Election Day here. Additionally, in-person absentee voting is available until August 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Election Department in City Hall. To qualify to vote absentee, registered voters must be absent from the City on Election Day, must have a religious belief which prevents them from going inside of a polling location, or have a physical disability which prevents them from going to a polling location. The application to request an absentee ballot can be completed in person at the Election Department in City Hall. Learn more about applying here.  Voters are reminded there are 20 precinct polling location changes this election cycle: WARD/PRECINCT PREVIOUS LOCATION NEW LOCATION Ward 1, Precinct 15 and Ward 13, Precinct 3 Harbor Point Technology Center 15 Harbor Point Blvd Dorchester, MA 02125 Corcoran Jennison Mullins Community Building 270 Mt Vernon St Dorchester, MA 02125 Ward 4, Precincts 6 and 7 Morville House  100 Norway St Boston, MA 02115 Northeastern University, Matthew's Arena 238 St Botolph St Boston, MA 02115 Ward 4, Precincts 5 and 8 Symphony Plaza East and West 334 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115 Northeastern University, Matthew's Arena 238 St Botolph St Boston, MA 02115 Ward 7, Precincts 1 and 2 BCYF Curley Recreation Center 1663 Columbia Rd Boston, MA 02127 Joseph P. Tynan School 650 E 4th St Boston, MA 02127 Ward 9, Precinct 5 Marcus Garvey Gardens 44 John Eliot Sq Boston, MA 02119 BCYF Shelburne Center 2730 Washington St Boston, MA 02119 Ward 11, Precinct 4 Amory Street Apartments 125 Amory St Boston, MA 02119 Word of Life Tabernacle Church 120 Amory St Boston, MA 02119 Ward 13, Precincts 1 and 2 Cardinal Medeiros Apartments 11 Woodcliff St Boston, MA 02125 John Winthrop Street Elementary School 35 Brookford St Boston, MA 02125 Ward 13, Precincts 7 and 8 Catherine Clark Apartments 915 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA 02125 Saint Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy- Columbia Campus 790 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125 Ward 17, Precincts 1 and 3 Roxbury Prep Lucy Stone Campus 22 Regina Rd Boston, MA 02124 Codman Square Tech Center 450 Washington St Boston, MA 02124 Ward 18, Precincts 12 and 19 Boston Trinity Academy 17 Hale St Hyde Park, MA 02136 Hyde Park Municipal Building 1179 River St Hyde Park, MA 02136 Ward 19, Precincts 10 and 13 BCYF Roslindale Community Center 6 Cummins Hwy Boston, MA 02131 Washington Irving School 105 Cummins Hwy Roslindale, MA 02131 Additionally, there are five voter entrance changes to polling locations this cycle: WARD/PRECINCT LOCATION VOTER ENTRANCE Ward 5, Precinct 1 41 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116 Berkeley Street side of the building Ward 5, Precinct 3 24 Beacon St Boston, MA 02133 Bowdoin Street through Ashburton Park Ward 5, Precincts 7 and 8 700 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116 Dartmouth Street side of the building Ward 11, Precinct 2 BCYF Shelburne Center 2730 Washington St Boston, MA 02119 Moved from the community room to the Gymnasium. Enter through the parking lot on Dale Street Ward 18, Precinct 3 Mattahunt Elementary School 100 Hebron Street Mattapan, MA 02126   Moved from the small gymnasium in the Community Center Building to the Cafeteria in the School  Media guidelines Members of the media are reminded that certain rules must be followed in order to ensure a smooth voting process for voters.  Interviews of voters are not allowed inside polling locations and must be done at least 150 feet away. Interviews with election officers at the polling locations are not allowed. Interview requests for the Election Department should be directed through the Press Office at (617) 635-4461. Photos and b-roll shots will be allowed under the supervision of each polling location's warden. Photographers are reminded that zooming in on voter ballots and over-the-shoulder shots will not be allowed. Please respect every voter's right to a private ballot. The City of Boston Election Department will also be available for b-roll shots starting at 7:30 a.m. Unofficial results will be posted online at www.boston.gov after the polls close at 8:00 p.m. Updates will be provided periodically via our Facebook and Twitter account: @BostonElections Please do not call the Election Department for results. You will only be referred to the website. For more information about the State Primary, please visit boston.gov/elections or contact the Boston Election Department 617-635-8683 or Election@boston.gov.

Boston Marathon Champion Ambassadors Announced for 124th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience

Boston Marathon Champion Ambassadors Announced for 124^th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience

BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and Boston Marathon principal sponsor John Hancock have announced that reigning wheelchair champion Daniel Romanchuk, 2018 winner Des Linden, five-time wheelchair champion Tatyana McFadden, and 2014 victor Meb Keflezighi will serve as Champion Ambassadors for the 124^th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience.

“Boston Marathon champions represent the hard work, sacrifice, and determination it takes to reach the finish line,” said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. C.E.O. “As we approach September’s Boston Marathon Virtual Experience, we look forward to connecting our dedicated runners with race champions to further enhance their virtual run.”

Romanchuk, Linden, McFadden, and Keflezighi will inspire and encourage participants in many ways throughout race week. All will participate in a Boston Marathon Champions Panel presented by John Hancock, where they’ll provide insights on what it’s like to win in Boston and tips on covering the marathon distance.

In addition, each champion will be featured on a segment of Boston Marathon Live presented by Amazon and WBZ-TV, a daily race-week show produced by WBZ-TV and streamed online on CBSBoston.com from September 7 through 13. Romanchuk and McFadden will highlight the various elements of wheelchair racing, from equipment to advancements in the sport, while Linden and Keflezighi will detail how they’ve reset their running during the pandemic.

All four champions have also been named as members of this year’s Honorary Boston Marathon Team, which highlights 26 stories of individuals who represent the resilience and community spirit of the Boston Marathon. The team is comprised of community leaders, frontline workers, volunteers, Para athletes, youth ambassadors, and champions, and is being highlighted across the Boston Marathon’s social media channels in the lead up to race week.

Of the four champions, Romanchuk intends to also complete the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience, covering 26.2 miles on race week. Romanchuk hosted a virtual zoom push for wheelchair racers from around the world earlier this year on Patriots’ Day in honor of what would have been 2020 Boston Marathon race day.

“Having won my first Boston Marathon last year, I’m excited to join thousands of participants and cover 26.2 miles as part of the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience,” said Romanchuk. “The community spirit around the Boston Marathon is always strong, and that will stay true this year.”

“The Boston Marathon is a special race, with lots of history and meaningful moments,” said McFadden. “This year’s Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will be a new chapter in race history that I’m honored to be a part of as a Champion Ambassador.”

“The determination and strength of Boston Marathoners is unmatched, and it will definitely be on display around the world for this year’s Boston Marathon Virtual Experience,” said Linden. “While we may not be in Boston, we’re still united in spirit, and as a Champion Ambassador I’ll be supporting from start to finish.”

“Boston Marathoners are determined, and always finish Boston strong,” said Keflezighi. “Training for many months, they’re about to reach the finish of the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience, and as a Champion Ambassador I’m eager to celebrate their journey.”

In addition to the Champion Ambassadors, other race champions, running legends, and John Hancock Elite Athlete Team members will cover miles within their communities in support of the Boston Marathon and virtual marathoners around the world.

Among those who plan to run 26.2 miles recreationally at home include Canadian Olympian Dylan Wykes, U.S Army elite Elkanah Kibet, and Kenyan standout Felix Kandie.

Olympic medalists, national record holders, and professional runners from around the world will also unite as friendly relay teams to cumulatively tally 26.2-miles together on race week. Among Boston Marathon champions to take part include Keflezighi, Lawrence Cherono, Lelisa Desisa, Edna Kiplagat, Yuki Kawauchi, Geoffrey Kirui, Uta Pippig, and Bill Rodgers, as well as American record holder Deena Kastor, two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp, and top Americans Jordan Hasay and Emma Bates. Each will log miles in the spirit of the Boston Marathon Virtual Experience from their neighborhoods.

The 124^th Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will be held September 5–14 in neighborhoods around the world. Nearly 18,000 participants from 100 countries are entered, and will have ten days to cover 26.2-miles in one continuous run to earn their B.A.A. unicorn medal and be recognized as a Boston Marathon finisher. The 2020 Boston Marathon, originally scheduled for April 20 and postponed to September 14, was ultimately cancelled in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ABOUT THE BOSTON MARATHON VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
The Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will bring Boston to the world, with participants completing 26.2-miles within their neighborhoods from September 5 through September 14. The B.A.A. will present more than a week’s worth of content that can be accessed digitally worldwide. Boston Marathon Live will air September 7 through September 13 on CBSBoston.com. The Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will conclude with the Mile 27 Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams on Monday, September 14.

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MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FOUR CITY INDOOR POOLS OPENING Pools will be operated and used in accordance to public health guidelines BOSTON -- Monday, August 31, 2020 -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that four indoor swimming pools, BCYF Curtis Hall Pool in Jamaica Plain, BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, BCYF Flaherty Pool in Roslindale and BCYF Mason Pool in Dorchester will open to the public on Wednesday, September 2. These pools join the City of Boston's two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End, in providing Boston residents with a place to enjoy aquatic activities and cool off during the summer. The indoor pools are open year round, while the outdoor pools will be open through Labor Day.  "As we head towards the end of summer, I am pleased we are able to open up indoor swimming options for our residents," said Mayor Walsh. "BCYF has spent a lot of time making sure that safety protocols are in place so that we can open these additional recreational facilities within the current COVID-19 guidelines. I encourage residents to take advantage of these options and continue to take all the precautions: wearing face coverings when out, keeping your distance from others, and washing your hands."       BCYF Draper Pool, Flaherty Pool and Mason Pool will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center pool will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As of now, pools will offer only lap swim to the public. Additional aquatics programming will be added as it's finalized. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, there are several new protocols in place at all BCYF pools:  Visitors must register for a swim time slot at Boston.gov/BCYF-registration as walk-ins will not be allowed. Registration will open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. Pool capacity has been reduced to one swimmer per lane for lap swim and roughly 10 percent capacity for youth programming. Registration will go live 24 hours before the following day's sessions and will remain open until all spots are taken or until the session begins, whichever comes first.  Lap swim sessions of 45 minutes each and sessions where youth can register for various aquatics programming will be offered.  When registering for a session, visitors will be asked COVID-19 screening questions. The screening questions will be asked again when checking to the pool for the registered session. Cleaning and disinfecting will occur at opening and closing and between each swim session. Visitors must come dressed to swim as locker rooms/changing areas will be closed. Restrooms (if access is required) can be accessed through a locker room, but visitors cannot use the lockers or changing area. Face coverings (covering the nose and mouth) must be worn at all times when not in the water. Swimming lessons, which would require close physical contact, will not be offered. Social distancing of at least 6 feet is required for all individuals outside of a household group and applies to deck areas, bathrooms, wading areas, the water, and the pool deck. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  Three children under 12 are allowed per adult.