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星期六, 10月 03, 2020

MAYOR WALSH BOLSTERS RESOURCES FOR TENANTS AT RISK OF EVICTION AHEAD OF LIFT ON STATEWIDE EVICTION MORATORIUM

MAYOR WALSH BOLSTERS RESOURCES FOR TENANTS AT RISK OF EVICTION AHEAD OF LIFT ON STATEWIDE EVICTION MORATORIUM


Massachusetts statewide eviction moratorium is slated to end October 17

BOSTON - Saturday, October 3, 2020 - Building on his commitment to keeping residents in the City of Boston stably housed, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced steps the City is taking to ensure Bostonians at risk of eviction know their rights and have access to the resources available to them ahead of the end of the statewide eviction moratorium, which ends October 17. The resources include legal support, financial assistance and communications outreach. In addition, on Monday, Mayor Walsh will file an ordinance requiring property owners to include tenants' rights information and resources available when issuing a Notice to Quit, which is the first step in the legal process of eviction.

 

"Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Boston has made it a priority to provide supports to residents, including housing assistance. Now more than ever, as we get closer to the end of the statewide eviction moratorium, it's vital that we bolster our efforts to keep residents in their homes," said Mayor Walsh. 

 

Legal Support

 

The City of Boston is enhancing its efforts to ensure that tenants at risk for eviction have better access to legal assistance. The Office of Housing Stability has hired an additional housing court navigator to assist tenants who are beginning the eviction process. Housing court navigators assess the tenant's situation and determine which resources and services would be useful to preserve and stabilize their tenancy. This may include linking them to financial assistance, housing search, and advocacy organizations. This broader social services approach supports tenants and helps them to access financial assistance from the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and the Rental Relief Fund. 



In addition, the City will contract with Greater Boston Legal Services to add additional attorneys to assist tenants facing eviction. OHS staff will hold multiple weekly virtual clinics for eviction defense following the end of the moratorium.


As part of his legislative agenda, Mayor Walsh supports  An Act to Ensure Right to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings, which would provide any low-income tenant facing eviction with a court-appointed attorney for representation. He offered testimony in support of this legislation last July. 

 

Financial Assistance

 

The Rental Relief Fund will accept new applications after the eviction moratorium ends, with up to $4,000 in rental assistance is available for eligible tenants. The Rental Relief Fund was established in April 2020 to aid residents who lost their income due to coronavirus and were unable to pay their rent. The City of Boston dedicated $3 million to the first round of the Fund, and then added an additional $5 million in June. To date, the Fund has distributed more than $3 million to more than 900 households. 

 

Communications Outreach

 

To ensure that the information about the City of Boston's eviction prevention efforts will be received by those most at-risk, the Office of Housing Stability will be conducting a broad outreach and engagement plan. Beginning next week, a mailing encouraging residents to utilize the services available on the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) website will be distributed to to 46,000 households in Boston. Households receiving this mailing were identified utilizing a multi-modal analysis that factored in historic eviction data, equity and income in Boston's neighborhoods, and recent data on job loss. The mailing will provide eviction guidance in six languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verde Creole and Vietnamese. 

 

In addition to mailing resources, the Office of Housing Stability will be conducting neighborhood community meetings starting in October to share resources on tenants' rights, applying for assistance, and filing for a CDC moratorium declaration. 

 

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a federal eviction moratorium intended to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order, ending on December 31, 2020, prevents the evictions of people who lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to be covered by the CDC moratorium, tenants are required to sign and submit a declaration to their landlord stating that they qualify for protection under the moratorium. The City of Boston has translated this declaration into eleven languages, and posted it on the Office of Housing Stability website so tenants can sign it and send it to their landlord.

 

The City has also taken steps to enhance programs to help homeowners, many of whom are small landlords, to meet their own financial obligations, make critical repairs, and stay in their homes. The Boston Home Center (BHC) has partnered with the City of Boston's Tax/Title division to reach out to 8,000+ homeowners who owe the City property taxes. This multilingual insert directs homeowners at-risk to the BHC's Foreclosure Prevention and Intervention services. To ensure that homeowners have access to financial assistance for critical home repairs, Mayor Walsh recently announced that the Seniors Save program is increasing grants from $3,500 to $8,000 for the total replacement of a heating system for Bostonians older than 60 who meet income eligibility requirements. In addition, the Lead Safe Program is increasing its loan limit from $8,000 to $10,000 per unit as a three year deferred forgivable loan, and the Triple Decker program has been merged with the Homeworks program so that now any three unit home can be eligible for up to $30,000 in a deferred forgivable loan. 

星期五, 10月 02, 2020

紐英崙中華公所資產800至4000萬元 未來營運需否全職團隊成話題

紐英崙中華公所主席鄭慧民主持本年度第3次董事大會。(周菊子攝)
              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)紐英崙中華公所(CCBANE)的9月份董事大會開了2個半小時,董事們發言踴躍,通過大同村承租商戶可延繳租金一年的議案,歡迎阮謝少珍加入核數小組,同意聘請項目工程顧問。董事陳家驊再次提議中華公所應增聘全職專業員工。

紐英崙婦女新運會會長張青梅(左一)擔任中華公所核數。(周菊子攝)
               紐英崙中華公所每兩個月召開一次董事大會。今年由於疫情,3月、5月都未開會。繼7 月之 後,929日再次以網路和現場同步進行的方式開會。當晚有16名董事親自出席,其餘的董事,除12人因故缺席,都透過網路,在大螢幕上和現場出席的董事互動。

               當晚的會議,先由波士頓市政府老人局(Age Strong Commission)局長的Emily Shea,以及獲取食物辦公室主任Catalina Lopez-Ospina在網上說明,市府為耆英及青少年、學童安排有不同的領取食物地點,出門不方便的耆英,還可和中華耆英會接洽,申請送餐服務。

               中華公所主席鄭慧民在會議正式開始後,先向董事大會報告,今年以來,中華公所先後有黃君裕,阮全義兩名顧問辭世,請董事們全體起立,默哀一分鐘,聊以致意。

董事陳家驊建議中華公所聘請專職員工處理日常營運。(周菊子攝)
               鄭慧民在主席報告中說明,815日時,新到任的駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元,波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮到中華公所拜會,91日邀他和公所行政主任朱蘇珊,以及兩名波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬,梅錫銳餐敘,商討未來合作事宜。819日,他在朱蘇珊陪同下巡視了華福樓的冷暖氣供水系統及防火設備,以及大同村C棟的樓頂情況。96日,他應波士頓同源會邀請,參加在華埠牌樓公園舉行的紀念二次世界大戰退伍華裔老兵表揚會,91623
董事余麗媖建議Winn管理公司應提交更詳細報表,公所物業小組代表中華董事大會和
承租商戶之間的租約協商,才能更有效率。(周菊周菊子攝)
兩日,中華公所與華人前進會,華埠主街,華埠居民會,華埠土地信托會,亞美社區發展協會,波士頓華埠社區中心等機構攜手舉辦鼓勵民眾參加全美人口普查,波士頓市長馬丁華殊,波士頓市議員愛德華費林都出席支持活動。

               接著的通過下次會議紀錄議程,董事們紛紛表示,這次的會議記錄,中英文版本落差頗大,董事許揚威也申訴,在董事出席或缺席名單中,竟然都沒有他的名字。經董事余麗媖提議,主席鄭慧民支持後,大會決議7月份的會議記錄部分,將在12週內更新,再寄發給董事們審閱,或召開特別會議,或待下次的11月董事大會,再通過這會議記錄。

紐英崙中華公所辦公室主任鄺坤珍為剛到會場的藝聯慈善社社長湯偉雄量體溫。(周菊子攝)
               中華公所行政主任朱蘇珊接著以英文,廣東話做報告,內容主要為土地發展計畫及公所物業的最新情況報告,包括大同村的商戶租約更新,中華公所大樓的營運等。

               喜露(Herald)50號,公所董事大會已通過物業小組的建議,和發展商Pennrose協商,現在還在等Pennrose提出條件。波士頓鄰里發展局也向中華公所索取這發展案的最新動態。

               華福樓(Waterford Place),現有Rockport貸款,Greystone及公司,JLLDwight資本探詢中華公所是否有意辦理重新貸款,以降低利率。在7月份時,董事大會已決定授權物業小組和財政小組和行政主任一起研究。朱蘇珊預定下個月和這幾家公司洽談,了解細節。

               大同村(夏利臣街288)9月初已完成建築圖,下個月將辦理施工招標,並和波士頓計畫發展局(BPDA)進一步檢視設計。公所刻正和波士頓市政府協商合作協議,土地處置協議,修訂現有的大同村土地處置協議,訂定可負擔住宅條款等等細節。中華公所也正在和發展商Beacon公司協商營運,土地租約等內容。

               關於大同村的現有商戶租約,Vogo沙龍,Tang’s花店,Sunshine托兒所,Lucky Sun,以及Accurate會計師樓等,中華公所物業小組在917日及89日分別開過會,分別就各租戶狀況,各草擬了一份加租及要求付地稅的新租約條款提案。

               在討論這些更新租約提案時,部分董事驚覺,有些商戶的舊租約已期滿23年,竟然還未簽妥新約,物業小組召集人也是公所英文書記阮鴻燦直言,物業小組提了案,董事大會要修改,再和承租商戶談,這樣來來回回,才一直無法落實。

               董事余麗媖建議,中華公所聘有Winn管理公司做大同村的物業管理,中華公所應要求Winn整理出報表,交給物業小組做討論參考。董事黃國威也指出,在租約問題上,遲遲未定是中華公所的錯,最近的疫情,其中一租戶的欠租,應寬容刪減。

               董事大會幾經討論後,同意授權物業小組根據已告知董事大會的提案,和承租商戶做最後協商,並在體恤租戶疫情期間經營困難下,允許延緩一年交租,租金漲價也延至下一年開始。中華公所主席鄭慧民表示,中華公所是個為租戶著想,致力穩定社區的好房東。

               報告到中華公所大樓的營運時,朱蘇珊指出,董事大會在上次會議中已同意由Zade,以及EMBARC設計並更新公所大樓的冷暖氣系統。中華公所看起來需要一名結構工程師來為遷移冷暖系統,計算公所大樓屋頂的承重度。

               由於朱蘇珊在董事大會議程中關於此事的簡述,是要求董事大會授權聘請項目經理/冷暖氣系統設計的業主代表,以及泰勒街(Tyler)90號的未來工作。中華公所董事黃光野,李伍碧香等人要求澄清,這是為單一工程需要具有特殊專業能力者而設的職位,工程結束,職位也取消後,中華公所董事大會同意了這一提案。

               在討論途中,董事陳家驊表示二年前他就建議,中華公所應該聘請專業的財務長或資產管理經理,才能更有效率的處理中華公所日常營運。他強調,中華公所越來越龐大,工作其實很多,一來目前所有董事們都是義務服務,時間有限,二來各董事專長不同,未必能顧全中華公所各方面營運所需,聘請具備專長的專職人員,因而十分重要。

               根據中華公所財政陳余寶愛的財政報告,中華公所資產總額為8,388,827元,營運帳戶的現金,也有20餘萬元。一旦大同村南停車場和喜露街50號這兩大土地發展計畫都完工,中華公所將擁有4棟樓宇,500多戶住宅單位,組織專業管理團隊這事,恐怕無法避免。

               華埠社區內熟悉中華公所營運狀況者指出,根據麻州總檢察官辦公室辦公室的公開記錄,以及中華公所稽核會計的報告,中華公所在2018年已有營運純利1,400多萬元,總資產額更高達4,100萬元,如果能有一批無私心,真正關心波士頓華人社區的形象及未來者規劃、運用,未來的波士頓華埠將會多麼受人尊重,喜愛。

麻州新冠確診人數繼續攀升 10/2有753人

 


MAYOR WALSH RELEASES TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT

 

MAYOR WALSH RELEASES TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT 

Report shows Boston's tree canopy remained stable from 2014 to 2019; investments in trees on City property balanced canopy loss on private property

 

BOSTON - Friday, October 2, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the release of the 2014-2019 Tree Canopy Assessment, the result of a year's worth of analysis of high-quality, high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) images captured during airplane flyovers of the City. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department commissioned the report to discover which areas have the most potential for increased tree cover, and how the City's canopy cover has changed over time. 

The Tree Canopy Assessment report supports efforts to increase access to trees and their benefits in "under-treed" neighborhoods, as a part of the City's commitment to environmental justice, and aligns with Climate Ready BostonImagine Boston 2030, and Resilient Boston. Information provided in the report is critical to the creation of the City's first Urban Forest Plan, as well as future policy and planning efforts, including guidelines for tree canopy protection on public, private, and institutional property.

"In Boston, we're committed to growing our tree canopy in an equitable way," said Mayor Walsh. "We know that tree cover improves livability, increases shade which helps make neighborhoods more resilient to the severe heat associated with climate change; has positive implications for residents' health; and makes our entire city more beautiful. This is a comprehensive report that shows Boston the way forward in increasing our tree canopy, and ensuring an equitable city for all." 

Tree Canopy Assessment Report key findings include: 

  • Boston's tree canopy has remained relatively stable from 2014 to 2019 at 27% of all city land area.
  • Tree canopy loss varies from backyard individual tree removal to the clearing of wooded areas for new construction. More tree canopy was lost on residential land than any other land use type.
  • Boston's investments in the planting, care, and maintenance of its street trees are paying off, as evidenced by the 23 acres of new tree canopy within the right-of-way.
  • Tree planting and preservation efforts are effective and pay greater dividends as trees mature.
  • Land use history, decisions by individual property owners, and new construction all play a role in influencing the current state of tree canopy in Boston. Understanding these factors and identifying strategies to mitigate them will help us focus City efforts on addressing disparities in access to green space.

The report is available on boston.gov

"Through this report and the release of Boston's RFP to create an Urban Forest Plan, Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are committed to fighting climate change, and ensuring we take tree canopy cover seriously across all our neighborhoods," said Boston Parks and Recreation Department Commissioner Ryan Woods. 

On September 28th, the City of Boston released a RFP to create an Urban Forest Plan in Boston as it seeks a partner to develop an equitable vision for the protection and expansion of the City's tree canopy goals. The Urban Forest Plan is an opportunity for Boston to establish a new vision for the City's tree canopy goals that are aligned with the goals of Imagine Boston 2030 and Climate Ready Boston, while also developing the supporting policy and programs for implementation of this vision. The project team will closely coordinate the planning process with ongoing planning and implementation led by Climate Ready Boston in the Environment Department. Ongoing coordination will cohesively integrate the citywide vision for growing a healthy urban forest into other heat resilience strategies. The growth and development of Boston's urban forest will serve to not only reduce urban heat island effect but also improve the quality of the city's ecology. 

In addition to the investment in tree canopy analysis, and the $500,000 budgeted for the Urban Forest Plan, historic investments in Boston's public spaces this year will also support the hiring of a new arborist and the planting of an additional 1,000 trees, doubling the yearly total to 2,000 trees planted per year.

"I applaud the City of Boston's commitment to maintaining and expanding the urban tree canopy and recognizing its importance to a healthy city. Accurate and regular canopy assessments are essential for evaluating progress and identifying opportunities," said Lucy Hutyra, Associate Professor of Earth & Environment at Boston University. "The report's recommendations will help build consensus and urgency around preventing canopy loss, on both public and private property, and identify key areas for expanding canopy."

The Tree Canopy Assessment is a critical piece of the vision for the City's tree canopy goals, laid out in the Imagine Boston 2030 and Climate Ready Boston planning efforts. Mayor Walsh Climate Ready Boston in 2016, an initiative to develop resilient solutions that will prepare Boston for the effects of climate change: flooding due to sea-level rise, increased storms, and extreme heat.

About the Boston Parks and Recreation Department

The Parks and Recreation Department creates and maintains clean, green, safe, and accessible public parks and open space throughout Boston. The department is responsible for 217 parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, two golf courses, 65 squares, 17 fountains, 75 game courts, 16 historic and three active cemeteries, urban wilds, four High School Athletic Fields, and approximately 125,000 trees, all covering 2,346 acres, 1,000 of which comprise the historic Emerald Necklace. Parks and Recreation is also responsible for more than 35,000 street trees.

波士頓市府宣佈更多提早投票地點

(Boston Orange)波士頓市府金(2)日發佈新聞表示,為確保市內已登記選民在113日的大選中,可更輕鬆投票,波士頓選務局認證了更多的提早投票地點,從1017日起至1030日止,民眾都可到27個地點提早投票。

查詢各投票地點的開門時間,可上網 boston.gov/early-voting

選民也可使用在113日當天直到晚上8點開放,分佈於17個地點的保管箱投票。

有意在113日當天親自出席投票者,宜注意波士頓市有20個投票站換了地址。

波士頓選務局並提醒市民,登記投票的截止日期為1024(週三)1028日是可要求郵寄選票的最後一天。

今年的選舉,包括選舉國會參議員,眾議員,州長議會議員,麻州參議員,麻州眾議員,遺囑認證註冊官(Register of Probate),以及美國總統。

在選舉民意代表之外,選票上還有兩個問題,分別由汽車機械數據請願計畫,排名選擇投票提出。另有兩個麻州眾議會11151718選區內的選票問題。

1017日至1030日之間,波士頓市內任何已登記選民,都可到投票點提早投票。因新型冠狀病毒疫情,所有的選務工作人員將獲得臉部防護罩,面罩,手套,消毒抹片,消毒噴劑及手用消毒液。每23個小時就消毒一次。

選擇郵寄選票的選民,需在1028日之前,把索取郵寄選票的已貼郵資明信片寄到選務局。

未收到郵寄選票申請書者,可上網索取www.mailmyballotma.com

 Expanded days of operation at sites in East Boston and Roxbury; new sites in Dorchester, Roxbury, Hyde Park, Mattapan and West Roxbury 


BOSTON - Friday, October 2, 2020 - In an effort to ensure all registered voters in Boston have ample opportunity to participate in the November 3 State Election, Boston's Board of Election Commissioners certified additional voting sites for the early voting period, which runs from Saturday, October 17, 2020 through Friday, October 30, 2020. All 27 unique early voting locations and hours can be found here: boston.gov/early-voting. The additional sites include: 

Tuesday, October 20, from 12 to 8 p.m.: 

  • BCYF Paris Street (Gymnasium): 112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128
  • BCYF Tobin (Lower Level): 1481 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120

Thursday, October 22, from 12 to 8 p.m.: 

  • BCYF Shelburne (Gymnasium): 2730 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Strand Theatre: 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125

Tuesday, October 27, from 12 to 8 p.m.:

  • St. George Orthodox Church of Boston: 55 Emmonsdale Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • BCYF Hyde Park: 1179 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Thursday, October 29, 12 to 8 p.m.: 

  • Florian Hall: 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Mattapan Teen Center: 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126

The Election Department is reminding residents that Saturday, October 24 is the last day to  register to vote and Wednesday, October 28 is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot

The election includes races for: Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor's Councilors, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Register of Probate, and Office of the President of the United States. In addition to the races, there are two ballot questions: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition Motor Vehicle Mechanical Data & Law Proposed by Initiative Petition Ranked-Choice Voting, and two public policy questions in State Representative Districts 11, 15, 17 and 18. 

Any registered Boston voter can vote at any early voting location from Saturday, October 17, 2020 through Friday, October 30, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Election Department is implementing health and safety protocols for in-person voting during the early voting period and on Election Day. 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. More information about COVID-19 safety at the polls can be found here

Voting by mail 

All Massachusetts registered voters have received a vote-by-mail application in their mail boxes for the State Primary and the State Election. The application is in a postcard format. To receive a ballot, voters must first complete, sign and return the prepaid postcard application to the Election Department by Wednesday, October 28, 2020. 

If residents never received or lost this application, they can now request a vote-by-mail ballot online at www.mailmyballotma.com. They can also request a new ballot application by completing this form here and return it to the City of Boston's Election Department, via mail, email, fax or by dropping it off in person at Boston City Hall room 241, or in the drop box on the third floor entrance of City Hall.

Email: absenteevoter@boston.gov

Fax: 617-635-4483

Returning completed ballots

Once a voter receives their ballot, they are encouraged to complete and return it to the Election Department as soon as possible. Completed ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3 and received by the Election Department by November 6 to be counted. Massachusetts voters can track their ballot request, whether requested by mail or online, through trackmyballotMA.com. The Boston Election Department started mailing out ballots this week, and will continue to mail ballots as applications arrive, until the application deadline of October 28, 2020. 

Voters may also return their ballot using one of the 17 dropboxes which will be available 24/7 through 8 p.m. on November 3, 2020, as well as at an early voting location during the early voting period. Voters may additionally return their ballot to City Hall, which is currently open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Voting in person on Election Day 

Voters are reminded there are 20 precinct polling location changes this cycle that can be found here. Polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Individuals can find their polling location for Election Day here.

For more information on how to participate in this year's elections, please visit boston.gov/election

Baker-Polito Administration, Transportation Officials Visit Green Line Extension Project

 

Baker-Polito Administration, Transportation Officials Visit Green Line Extension Project

Posted on October 1, 2020

Today Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak, and others joined Green Line Extension project staff at Lechmere Station to tour ongoing GLX work. 

In conjunction with the MBTA’s $8 billion Building a Better T program, GLX will extend the Green Line approximately 4.7 miles north along 2 branches from a relocated Lechmere Station to Union Square in Somerville and College Avenue in Medford. To date, the project is over 50 percent complete and progressing as scheduled. When complete, GLX will provide service in areas that did not previously have access to reliable public transit, and will significantly reduce vehicle emissions on the road by supporting anticipated increased ridership.
















MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak, Governor Charlie Baker, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, GLX Project Manager John Dalton, and others tour GLX construction.

“The Green Line Extension is a transformational project for the region, and will improve access to jobs, housing, and education across eastern Massachusetts,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are proud of our administration’s work to set this project on the right track and are thrilled to be able to spotlight ongoing construction today. We’re grateful for our collaboration with local and federal partners and for the hard work of the GLX project team as we look forward to the project’s completion.”

“By working with local communities, federal partners, and many others, the Commonwealth was able to advance the Green Line Extension Project, and we’re excited about its ongoing progress,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to the completion of this important project that will significantly improve our transportation system and provide benefits for residents across the Greater Boston area.”

“The Baker-Polito Administration is proud of how this project has moved from dream to reality after being jumpstarted several years ago when $1 billion in savings were achieved and 2 communities contributed funding,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “I want to express my gratitude to the project team, MBTA capital delivery, and our municipal partners for closely collaborating on track, bridge, and other core work that will give community members Green Line service at 6 new station stops by the end of 2021.”

“With construction of the Green Line Extension more than 50 percent complete, we’re well on our way to delivering new rail service to transit-dependent communities in Somerville, Medford, and Cambridge, and providing access to more economic, educational, and recreation opportunities,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “I want to express my continued appreciation to the Baker-Polito Administration for their leadership, our municipal partners for their collaboration on essential work in propelling this project forward, and the entire GLX team for the remarkable progress.”

GLX Project Manager John Dalton shows Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack and Governor Charlie Baker GLX construction progress.

The total project cost is nearly $2.3 billion, which includes other project components such as real estate, professional services, contingency, and the procurement of 24 new trolleys to augment the existing Green Line fleet. Construction is staffed daily with approximately 650 management and field staff personnel with over 2.5 million design and construction job hours expended as of August 2020. Nearly 77,000 square feet of retaining walls have been installed within the project corridor, 39,000 cubic yards of concrete have been installed, the installation of caissons supporting the viaduct is 100 percent complete, and the installation of viaduct steel is nearly complete at 95 percent. The complete reconstruction of 2 bridges at Broadway and Washington Streets has been finished with these bridges reopened.

When complete, GLX will have installed 100,000 railroad ties, 21,000 linear feet (nearly 4 miles) of pilings, 22 million pounds of steel girders, 17 miles of permanent track, and 2 miles of multiuse community path.

星期四, 10月 01, 2020

波士頓急難救助協會10/4辦"防疫無所不在"講座

 

(Boston Orange)波士頓地區急難救助協會和新英格蘭臺灣心理諮商小組、波士頓華僑文教服務中心、I Taiwan Window及慈濟波士頓聯絡處合作,訂104日 下午 2點舉辦”COVID-19 防疫無所不在線上講座。

理諮商師吳佳璇、劉禹秀,以及由精算師轉行學中醫的慈濟人醫會成員陳慧盈,將以穩定心情、正向面對疫情為主題,分別講談。

吳佳璇目前在東北大學的健康輔導服務部門任職,擅長輔導學生。劉禹秀專長創傷、家庭婚姻療法,精通中文、英文、台語、日語以及客語,目前在Bright Approach Counseling Center服務。陳慧盈是麻州新英格蘭中醫學院二年級學生,也是泰式按摩治療和系統組合列引導師師。

他們三人將介紹在疫情期間安定心靈的途徑,中醫的養身安神作法,以及必要時如何尋求協助。

講座的會議ID: 857 6513 2386,密碼: 1004(波士頓僑教中心提供)

 

麻州單日新冠確診數上衝708 全州有23個紅色高危社區

 

麻州州長查理貝克宣佈部分社區從10月5日起可進一步開放。(檔案照片)

           (Boston Orange編譯)美國總統川普,第一夫人米蘭妮在101日證實新冠病毒確診,麻州新冠病毒(OVID-19)的單日確診人數,也在這天攀升至708人,創下自530日以來的最高單日確診數紀錄。死亡人數新增23

麻州的累計確診人數為130,461,死亡人數9,265。州政府人員表示,又有18,159人做了病毒檢測,現在全州做過新冠病毒檢測的人數超過220萬了,另外有167人做了抗體檢測,累計也有120,585人做過抗體檢測了。

連續7天的新冠病毒確診率,早前持平在0.8%,現在升至1.1%

目前有436人因新冠病毒住院,其中84人住在重症病房。

麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)重申政府的最大憂慮是人們在大型的非正式集會中忽視健康規範。傳染病最容易在聚會中散佈,反而不是在工作場所。

麻州現在有23個社區跨入新冠病毒的紅色高危區,波士頓市和春田市也剛剛從中等危險,升等至高危區了。

根據麻州公共衛生廳資訊,在過去14天內,每天都是每10萬人就有8人確診的高危市鎮包括 Attleboro, Avon, Boston, Chelsea, Dracut, Everett, Framingham, Haverhill, Holliston, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marlborough, Methuen, Middleton, Nantucket, New Bedford, North Andover, Revere, Springfield, Winthrop and Worcester

按照麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)訂定的重新開放標準,麻州共有29個社區還不能進入第三階段的第二步。這些社區為:Attleboro, Avon, Boston, Chelsea, Dedham, Dracut, Everett, Framingham, Haverhill, Holliston, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marlborough, Methuen, Middleton, Monson, Nantucket, New Bedford, North Andover, Plainville, Revere, Saugus, Springfield, Tyngsborough, Winthrop, Worcester, and Wrentham

麻州州長查理貝克在929日時已宣佈,危險程度處於灰,綠,或黃等顏色區的社區,從105日起,可以開始第三階段第二步驟的開放,意味著這些社區的室內,戶外表演活動容量,可增加50%,或高至250人。

這容納量增加至50%的限制放寬,也適用於蹦床,障礙到,溜冰場,機光標籤等活動,以及這些社區的體育館,博物館,圖書館,駕駛或飛行學校等地方。