Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of Greening the Gateway Cities Program

 Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of Greening the Gateway Cities Program

Grants Also Awarded to Support Tree Planting in Urban Communities

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the expansion of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) to the cities of Fitchburg, Lowell, Salem, and Westfield, and awarded $370,000 in grants to 11 cities and 10 non-profits to support tree planting in urban communities through the program. Through GGCP, the Department of Conservation and Recreation works with 18 Gateway Cities throughout the Commonwealth to increase tree canopy cover in urban residential areas, especially Environmental Justice neighborhoods.

“The Greening the Gateway Cities Program serves as an excellent example of a strong partnership between state government, local municipalities, and dedicated organizations working together to benefit Massachusetts residents for generations to come,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Increasing tree cover in our Gateway Cities helps to both address climate change and create a healthier environment for urban residents, and we are proud to add these four cities to this program.”

“By adding the cities of Fitchburg, Lowell, Salem, and Westfield into the Greening the Gateway Cities Program, our Administration continues to invest in the future of these cities and further enhance our environmental resources,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to working with these cities to plant thousands of trees, delivering significant benefits to residents in these communities and helping the Commonwealth make progress toward its long-term climate goals.”

The Greening the Gateway Cities Program seeks to reduce energy use, reducing flooding from stormwater runoff, and improve the quality of life in these cities, especially during the increasingly hot summers in Massachusetts, through the planting of thousands of trees. Trees have the ability to cool neighborhoods and reduce the “urban heat island” effect where large areas of pavement cause significantly hotter living conditions.

The plantings will be focused in Environmental Justice neighborhoods, which include areas with over 25% of residents who are low income, minority or non-English speaking. DCR foresters will work with neighborhood non-profit organizations to help with outreach and community support.

“With the expansion of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program, we are improving equity in communities with significantly less greenery and shade, improving the quality of life for residents by providing cooler neighborhoods and lowering energy bills,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. “A significant expansion in trees also means cleaner air, less flooding, more beautiful neighborhoods, and a boost to the local economy by creating jobs at local nurseries and within the neighborhoods for tree planting.”

To support the GGCP, the state will invest over $5 million over the next year in state capital and energy efficiency funds to plant over 8,000 trees averaging six feet in height within the 18 Gateway Cities. The program will train crews in proper tree planting and care, and many employees find permanent work in the landscaping industry. The GGCP is expected to yield more than twice the investment made by the Administration as the trees mature.

The announcement also includes the launch of two new grant programs, the Greening the Gateway City Municipal Grant Program and Greening the Gateway City Non-Profit Grant Program, which make funds available to Gateway Cities and local non-profits for program assistance. By lessening local costs, municipal grants give public works resources they need to plant in collaboration with DCR.

“The Department of Conservation and Recreation is proud to support this worthwhile program by partnering with cities throughout the Commonwealth, including our new partners in Fitchburg, Lowell, Salem, and Westfield,” said DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “This program stands as a wonderful example of the Baker-Polito Administration’s dedication to developing the necessary tools to effectively implement an urban forestry plan and protect our environment.”

The Administration is awarding grants to 10 local non-profits in the Gateway Cities to support outreach and tree care, and to 11 municipalities to support public tree planting with the removal of pavement and other impervious material, and the addition of soils and permeable material. Cities and non-profits are also working on locating and restoring vacant lots to ready them for tree planting. 

The following awards are being announced today:

Greening the Gateway City Municipal Grant Program

Municipality	Project Name	Total Grant Request
Chelsea	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Fitchburg	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Haverhill	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Holyoke	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Lowell	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Lynn	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Pittsfield	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Quincy	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Revere	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Salem	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Westfield	Public Tree Planting Support	$20,000
Total		$220,000

Greening the Gateway City Non-Profit Grant Program

Municipality	Project Name	Total Grant Request
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and Berkshire Environmental Action Team	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Fall River Tree Planting Committee	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Groundwork Lawrence - Haverhill	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Groundwork South Coast – New Bedford	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Growing Places - Leominster	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Making Opportunities Count - Fitchburg	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Salem Sound Coastwatch	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Valley Opportunities Council	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Wildlands Trust Inc.	Outreach, Tree Education and Care	$15,000
Total		$150,000

With a defined goal to increase the urban tree canopy to 5-10 percent in select neighborhoods in each Gateway City, the program is expected to reduce heating and cooling costs by approximately $230 a year for an average household, once the trees reach maturity. To date, the program has planted over 27,000 trees in 14 Gateway Cities – the equivalent of adding 550 acres, or nearly one square mile, of new forest to these cities. Planting will continue in those cities in addition to the new cities being added this fall. Residents who sign-up for the GGCP will be provided planted trees at no cost as long as they commit to water the trees for two years. 

In Chelsea, over 2,200 trees have been planted so far with over 8,195 residents living within 50 feet of these trees. Recent interviews with nearly 200 residents in six cities who are caring for trees planted in their yards have found over 90% are very happy about their trees and value the beauty, shade and birds trees bring to neighborhoods.  More than two thirds of the residents have reached out to neighbors to encourage them to join the tree planting program.

“Over the past several years Salem’s commitment to our public trees has grown substantially,” said Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll. “From major increases in our tree planting and maintenance budgets, to the comprehensive tree ordinance and Tree Commission, to our grant-funded city-wide tree inventory and maintenance plan, we are committed to keeping our community green as an important measure to address air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and protection against extreme heat and flooding. I am grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration for this grant so we can continue that dedication to expanding our urban tree canopy.”

 

“I’m incredibly grateful that the expansion of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program will allow Salem to create a greener, more beautiful city for all who live there,” said Senator Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem). “The planting of trees will certainly lead to better air quality and less flooding, but it will also help to create jobs at a time when many are looking for work. I also know that Salem Sound Coastwatch will be an excellent partner as it continues its work to protect Salem’s coastline and watersheds.”

 

“I commend and thank the Baker-Polito Administration for this grant which will not only enhance the streetscape in Salem, but will help our environment for generations to come,” said Representative Paul Tucker (D-Salem). “These resources allow Salem to beautify our city and complement the historic nature of our neighborhoods.”

波士頓市長通訊長換人 Nick Martin訂12月14日上任

MAYOR WALSH APPOINTS NICK MARTIN AS CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

 

BOSTON - Monday, November 23, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that he is appointing Nick Martin to be the administration's new Chief Communications Officer, effective Monday, December 14. Martin, who is currently the Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, is a veteran city hall aide, having previously worked in the Walsh and Menino administrations for a combined eight and a half years. "During his previous time working for the City of Boston, Nick established a reputation for being a strategic thinker that brings his colleagues together to tell the story of all that the city is doing to support and advance the lives of people in Boston," said Mayor Walsh. "He's continued to develop these skills in the private sector, and I am pleased to have him re-join my administration as Chief Communications Officer and lead the collaboration with the communications staff from every city agency and department." Martin has spent the last four years working for the Coca-Cola system in the Northeast, first for The Coca-Cola Company and currently for the independent franchise bottler Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast. In addition to managing public policy issues for the company across its seven-state territory, Martin also oversees internal communications and has led several initiatives to improve employee engagement for the 3,400-person organization. He launched and oversees the company's diversity, equity and inclusion steering committee and coordinated multiple companywide engagement surveys to solicit feedback from employees. "In many ways, this feels like a homecoming for me," said Martin. "I started as a press assistant in the Mayor's Office in 2008, and it is truly the honor of my career to have the opportunity to lead the communications team 12 years later. I'm beyond eager to support Mayor Walsh in communicating his ambitious agenda for all the people of Boston, and I'm ready to hit the ground running next month." Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Martin was the Communications Director for the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), where he helped manage an initiative to re-envision the agency previously known as the Boston Redevelopment Authority. He also served as the Communications Director for the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) during a severe flu season in 2013 and in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, when the agency provided a variety of trauma support and relief services. He started his city hall career in the Mayor's Press Office in 2008, and later spent two years as Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff before serving the BPDA and BPHC. Martin has volunteer roles with several community organizations in Boston, including Save the Harbor Save the Bay, where he's a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit, as well as the youth literacy organization WriteBoston, where he also serves on the board. He is also an advisory member to The BASE, which helps student-athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the field. Martin holds an undergraduate degree in government from Dartmouth College. He and his wife Lyndsey, a clinical psychologist, reside in South Boston with their dog Stanley.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF REIMAGINE BOSTON MAIN STREETS PROGRAM

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF REIMAGINE BOSTON MAIN STREETS PROGRAM  Join Mayor Walsh, Office of Economic Development for a virtual kick-off community event on Monday, November 23    BOSTON - Monday, November 23, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Reimagine Boston Main Streets, a community engagement process designed to strengthen the future of Boston Main Streets program through a deep and comprehensive analysis of the program's existing systems and resources, uses, and gaps that impact local economic growth. The goal of the program is to embed equity into our Main Streets Program, particularly as our local economy feels the impact of COVID-19, and help close the racial wealth gap by supporting new and existing businesses to enhance the local economic development in our neighborhoods and create more jobs. On Monday, November 23 at 6:00 PM, Mayor Walsh will join the Office of Economic Development for the Reimagine Boston Main Streets virtual community kick-off event, launching discussions with members of the community together with Main Streets Directors, the Main Streets Foundation Board Members, and the Reimagine Boston Main Streets Advisory Group. Registration is required for this virtual event and participants may register here.  "We are facing a pivotal moment in the history of Boston - a moment of opportunity to reshape our urban neighborhoods and their businesses," said Mayor Walsh. "Our small businesses add to the vibrancy and character of each of our neighborhood commercial districts, and I look forward to working alongside our communities to reimagine their future." Boston was the first city in the United States to create a neighborhood Main Streets program, established in Roslindale in 1983. Today, Boston's 20 neighborhood Main Street Organizations work with business and community members to create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts. Over the last 24 years, each Main Streets district has had varied success, with some demonstrating difficulties in establishing thriving economic commercial efforts. Through the Reimagine Boston Main Streets process, the City of Boston hopes to expand the Main Streets Program into a more equitable tool for community development and transformation across all of Boston's neighborhood commercial districts. The public engagement from this process will shape the vision for the Boston Main Streets program.  Following a public Request for Proposals (RFP) process, in May, the Office of Economic Development chose Boston-based Strategy Matters and CJ Strategies as the consultants to lead the Reimagine Boston Main Streets effort, which includes Archipelago Strategy Group (ASG) as subcontractors.  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Boston has been steadfast in its commitment to supporting the small business community. Nearly $6.7 million in debt-free grants have been distributed to over 1,850 small businesses in every neighborhood across the City of Boston through the Office of Economic Development's Small Business Relief Fund. Earlier this month, the City launched three new funds totaling $6.3 million that will support small businesses in Boston that have been affected by COVID-19, focusing on commercial rent relief, supporting certified women, minority, and veteran owned small businesses, and restaurant relief. And to further assist the City's small businesses, the City of Boston has created a list of suppliers to help businesses source the personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies required to ensure the safety of employees and customers as industries reopen.  It was also recently announced that the City, as a part of a thorough Request for Proposals (RFP) review process, selected a partnership between Colette Phillips Communications, the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Proverb to create a Visit Boston campaign that will promote a safe and equitable economic recovery. The goal of Visit Boston is to assemble a local tourism campaign to draw local and regional tourists to take advantage of all that Boston has to offer, as the City safely responds to the impact of COVID-19 and supports its hardest hit industries, including small businesses. Highlights from the Reimagine Boston Main Streets event will be recorded and posted to www.facebook.com/econdevboston/videos. Sign up for the weekly small business newsletter to stay up-to-date on future Reimagine Boston Main Streets engagement activities and more by emailing: smallbiz@boston.gov.

麻州新冠病毒累計確診人數11月22日破20萬大關

             (Boston Orange 編譯)麻州新冠病毒(COVID-19)累計確診人數在11月22日這天，打破20萬大關，新增個案2,721宗。新增24人死亡，累計已10, 281人辭世。

            麻州公共衛生廳今(22)日再度籲請人們在感恩節假日期間提醒警覺，注意防疫。

            尚莫維爾(Somerville)市長Joseph A. Curtatone也在一份聲明中表示，抗疫需要採取新步驟。他說，證據顯示，必須採取額外方法來控制疫情散佈。

            根據麻州公共衛生人員的資料，在11月19日麻州疫情地圖上，州內已有62個社區屬於高危社區。

            波士頓學院全球公共衛生及公共利益主任Philip J. Landrigan表示，他對麻州的新冠疫情的數據走向，十分擔心。如果人們下個月不注意，疫情很可能爆炸性的擴大。

            週日下午向市長們及地方首長匯報的本地大學、醫院的公共衛生專家們警告道，麻州的新冠病毒新個案及住院人數正不斷增加。

            今(22)日共有2,721宗新增確診個案，使得麻州的累計確診人數高達200,050。

            目前麻州有39,073宗個案仍在治療中，比一天之前增加了1,745宗。因為新冠病毒而住院的有891人，住在重症病房的有192人，插管的有88人。

            因為新冠病毒而住院的7天平均人數，截至上週五為872人，比6月26日時的874人略佳。最低紀錄是8月26日時的155人。

            7天平均確診率在星期六時為3%。

            根據約翰霍普金斯大學的統計數據，截至11月22日晚間，美國已有256,741人死於新型冠狀病毒，累計確診人數已高達1222萬4,322。

            麻州布里吉罕及婦女醫院暨哈佛大學醫學院醫生Abraar Karan在推特上發了一連串貼文，反對人們在感恩節期間出門。他說，要知道，在家裡待上幾天，和你平常沒見的家人聚再一起，是非常糟糕的想法。

            Philip J. Landrigan等公共衛生專家們警告是鎮長們，麻州內有幾個病毒大流行更糟糕了的跡象，包括每日新增個案數及住院人數不斷增加，在廢水中追查到有新型冠狀病毒，也顯示著新冠病毒再繼續擴散。

新冠病毒疫期繼續惡化 11/21 麻州新增確診案近3000宗 美國近20萬宗

 

僑委會「徵心，想見你」有獎徵文12月5日截止收件

 

            (Boston Orange)僑委會為促進全球僑胞交流互動，刻正以「僑務電子報LINE官方帳號」舉辦「徵心，想見你」有獎徵文活動，期以透過網路無國界的特性，在新冠肺炎疫情期間，帶給世界正面希望與溫暖。該活動將於12月5日截止收件。

            僑委會表示，全世界各地凡支持中華民國、熱愛臺灣的僑胞朋友們都可以參加。即日起至12月5日止，只要撰寫一篇500字稿件，配一張圖片，就有機會成為15名得獎者之一。獎額及獎品分別為冠軍獎一名任天堂一組，優勝獎4名，Apple Watch SE一台，佳作10名，僑委會專屬口罩一盒。各得獎者也都將獲發獎狀一張。

            查詢活動詳情，可加入「僑務電子報LINE官方帳號」，並在打開手機，開啟LINE App之後到「官方帳號」專區搜尋「僑務電子報」（或輸入@ocacnews），加好友之後就可以參加活動囉！查詢有獎徵文活動辦法，也可上網：預覽頁僑務電子報LINE官方帳號「徵心，想見你」 有獎徵文開跑囉！ | 僑務 | 聚焦臺灣 | 僑務電子報 (ocacnews.net)。

 

iTaiwan 講座第2講訂12月2日舉行

 

             (Boston Orange)駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處與波士頓僑教中心等8個機構合作舉辦的iTaiwan窗口講座，將於12月2日美東時間晚上7點至8點舉辦第2場講座。

              這場講座將邀請經文處科技組組長謝水龍，長庚大學新興病毒感染研究中心施信如主任，分別講談3個主題，包括科技部業務與攬才方案，台灣防疫經驗分享，海外信保疫情紓困3.0。

              8個合作機構除前述2機構外，還有波士頓地區極難救助協會，波克萊台灣商會，新英格蘭台灣青商會，新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會，紐英崙中華專業人員協會，紐英崙客家鄉親會。

                          講座將以Webex在網上舉行，活動鏈接為126 532 2438，密碼1234。

緬因州及新罕布夏州即起從麻州安全名單上除名

         (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)麻州政府宣佈，從11月21日零時1紛起，麻州旅行禁令上的低危險州再減少2個，緬因州及新罕布夏州。

            換言之，自前述日期起，從緬因州，新罕布夏州(以及其他受限制的州)進入麻州的旅客，都必須填具表格，隔離14天，或提出抵達麻州前72小時內做過新冠病毒檢測，結果陰性的報告。

            違反此一規定者，每一天罰500元。

            查詢有關麻州旅遊禁令詳情，可上網http://mass.gov/MATraveler。

     Effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday 11/21, Maine and New Hampshire have been removed from the Department of Public Health's lower risk state list for MA’s travel order.

All travelers arriving to MA from ME and NH (and other restricted states) must fill out a form, quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID test.

Please visit http://mass.gov/MATraveler for more info.

ILF Civic Fellowship Program Accepting Applications for 2021

 ILF Civic Fellowship Program Accepting Applications for 2021

The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2021 Civic Fellowship Program. Every year, ILF’s selection committee identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C. during the summer.

Students accepted into the program are known as Civic Fellows and will receive a stipend upon program completion. In addition to their full-time federal internships, they will attend professional development workshops and leadership training.  Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing, and living expenses.

“One of ILF’s goals is to prepare and advocate for the next generation of leaders in public service,” said Dr. Paul Hsu, Chairman of ILF. “It is so important to increase exposure and understanding of civic engagement so that young leaders can take action to support their communities in relevant ways.”

"Developing next generation AAPI leaders is at the heart of our mission," said Linh Hoang, Executive Director of ILF." We help college students acquire the skills, experience, and insights necessary to become leaders and continue the fight of those who came before them. The ILF Civic Fellowship is a unique opportunity to jumpstart their careers and leadership journey."

Undergraduate students of AAPI heritage are encouraged to apply. Requirements include United States citizens, minimum 3.0 GPA, and current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Additional documents such as an official transcript, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation is required.

Applications are open now and must be submitted by January 22, 2021 at 5pm Eastern Time.

To learn more or submit an application, please visit www.ilfnational.org

波市府針對小企業推三項補助計畫 最高15000元 11/23日截止

             (Boston Orange周菊子綜合報導)波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin J. Walsh)和波士頓市經濟發展辦公室日前宣佈，撥出總額630萬元的補助款，協助市內受到新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)打擊的小企業。

             波士頓市政府表示，從新冠病毒大流行以來，波士頓市府已直接分發了1500萬元給小企業。11月16日新設的3種基金，將於11月23日早上9點截止申請。

             這三種基金，小企業只可擇一申請。之前曾經申請到小企業紓困基金(Small Business Relief Fund)，以及波士頓重新開放基金(Reopen Boston Fund)，包括餐館秋冬紓困金者，都可以申請其中任何一種。

             商業租金紓困基金(Commercial Rent Relief Fund):

             符合麻州重新開放計畫第三期第二階段，以及第四階段的小企業，以及受新冠病毒衝擊最大社區及行業種類的企業，都可申請並獲得最高15000元的商業租金紓困款，用於支付2020年4月1日至12月31日之間的租金。商業房東及小企業租戶必須都參加活動，才能申請。

            認證企業紓困基金(Certified Business Relief Fund):

             獲得波士頓市認證為婦女，少數族裔或退伍軍人所擁有的小企業，都可申請獲得最高15000元的直接補助款。波士頓市的認證企業名錄可上網查察Certified Business Directory - Datasets - Analyze Boston。

             高速廚房餐廳紓困基金(High Road Kitchens Restaurant Relief Fund):

              波士頓市府和市議員Lydia Edwards辦公室，以及One Fair Wage 和High Road Kitchens合作，為受到新冠病毒打擊的餐館，提供15000元直接補助，以期這些餐館承諾到2026年時，發給所有餐館員工的最低時薪為20元。

           這基金將直接補償餐館發薪資留住或重聘員工，以及因新冠病毒而失業的飲食業工作人員。獨立經營的本地小企業，以及移民或婦女，有色人種擁有的企業為優先對象。

         波士頓市府經濟發展辦公室為這三種紓困基金還舉辦過說明講座。

         波士頓市重新開放基金(The Reopen Boston Fund)目前仍在接受申請，已發出265萬元給1471家企業。查察申請書可上網 boston.gov/reopen-fund. 

          波士頓經濟發展辦公室表示，已經手發放670萬元給1850家以上的小企業。

            截至11月16日為止波士頓市共發放了不需償還的960萬元給市內3391家小企業。

波士頓市府15000元餐館紓困基金 11/23日截止申請

            (Boston Orange 周菊子綜合報導)波士頓市府為協助餐館業者，推出「新冠肺炎 HIGH ROAD KITCHENS 餐廳紓困基金」，將在包括華埠的7個社區中挑選25家餐廳，發給15000元補助。申請日期截止日期為11月23日上午9點。

             根據市政府網站資訊，這餐館業紓困基金由波士頓市議員Lydia Edwards，以及「公平薪資(One Fair Wage)」，「高速廚房(High Road Kitchens)」聯合贊助，旨在協助餐館業者付房租，繳貸款，發薪水，但這些開銷都必須發生於2020年4月1日至12月31日之間。

             獲選餐館在12月時付給員工薪資，必須為「公平薪資(One Fair Wage)」，亦即時薪12.75元或以上。獲選餐館若能展示的確付出了這額度的時薪，將有資格從「公平薪資(One Fair Wage)」那兒再領5000元。

             波市府在官網上公佈的申請資格包括，必須為包括業主，員工少於25人；在波士頓市府登記、營運，且紀錄良好；必須上傳一份佔用說明(Certificate of Occupancy.)；企業主必須同意，參加，並遵守「公平薪資(One Fair Wage)」和「高速廚房(High Road Kitchens)」所訂標準；必須在9個月內完成「高速廚房(High Road Kitchens)」的平等工具包及培訓項目；必須承諾到2026年1月時，所有的小費及非小費員工的全額薪資平等；企業主在申請這基金之前必須登記為波士頓市販售商等。

             獲得補助金者在補助款的第一階段中完成培訓，才有資格從「高速廚房」獲得額外補助。

             市政府為有意申請補助者提供的資訊，有中文，西班牙文，海地文，英文等幾種不同語言版本，https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-09-2016/new_vendor_registration.pdf。

             這一補助款，只有下列7個社區內的餐館可以申請: 奧斯頓(Allston)、華埠(Chinatown)、多徹斯特(Dorchester)、東波士頓(East Boston)、埃格斯頓廣場(Egleston Square (JP/Rox))，麥特潘(Mattapan)、洛士百利(Roxbury)。

            波士頓華商會已在該會微信群組內廣告週知此一訊息。波士頓市議員愛德華費林(Ed Flynn)的助理盧善柔也積極從旁協助。

以下為波士頓市政府網站上的中文資訊:

新冠肺炎 HIGH ROAD KITCHENS 餐廳紓困基金

波士頓市長Martin J. Walsh設立了新冠肺炎High Road Kitchens餐廳紓困基金，與餐廳所有者合作，留住或重新僱用他們的僱員或其他因新冠肺炎而失業或就業不足的餐飲服務僱員

合作夥伴：

議員Lydia Edwards

One Fair Wage

High Road Kitchens

這一新設立的基金由經濟發展市長辦公室（OED）負責管理，申請將於2020年11月16日星期一接受。申請將於11月23日星期一上午9點關閉。

新冠肺炎High Road Kitchens餐廳紓困基金詳情： • 本基金中提供完整餐桌服務的客座餐廳將為在以下社區的25家當地餐廳的小型企業主（僱員人數為25人或低於25人）提供支持： o 奧爾斯頓o 唐人街o 多爾徹斯特o 東波士頓o 埃格斯頓廣場（JP/Rox） o 馬塔潘o 羅克斯伯里• 企業將獲得15000美元的補助，用於支付2020年四月1號至2020年十二月31號期間的租金/抵押貸款和工資支出

• 獲選餐廳需要為十二月份支付“公平工資”（每小時12.75美元）。一旦餐廳所有者證明支付了商定的工資，獲選餐廳將有資格從One Fair Wage獲得額外5000美元的補助。申請標準：

• 在以下波士頓社區提供完整餐桌服務的客座餐廳具有申請資格： o 奧爾斯頓o 唐人街o 多爾徹斯特o 東波士頓o 埃格斯頓廣場（JP/Rox） o 馬塔潘o 羅克斯伯里

• 包括餐廳所有者在內，僱員少於二十五（25）人

• 在波士頓市註冊、經營、操守良好（不包括連鎖或特許經營）

• 企業主必須同意參與並遵守One Fair Wage和High Road Kitchens制定的標準

• 同意在接收補助後的九個月內完成High Road Kitchens公平項目和培訓計劃，第一部分必須在補助期內完成，才有資格獲得High Roads Kitchen額外的補助，並且

• 承諾於2026年一月前實現有小費僱員和沒有小費僱員工資的完全對等

• 企業主在申請本基金前必須註冊為波士頓市供應商。如需申請，點擊這裡

昆士市府大門前公園11/27起慶祝節日燈飾將大放光明

 

              昆士市(Quincy)市政府大樓外，興國-亞當斯公園(Hancock-Adams Common) 的慶祝節日燈飾，將從11月27日(週五)開始大放光明。昆市府門前，也將照例擺放信箱，讓心懷夢想的成人、小孩，把信件”寄到北極”。

The Hancock-Adams Common will be illuminated with holiday lights beginning Fri., Nov. 27. A Christmas letter mailbox will be put out in downtown for correspondence to the North Pole.