波士頓市長吳弭祝大家感恩節快樂

波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)和政要及冰棍球隊員到松接客棧為遊民切火雞，祝大家感恩節快樂。(周菊子攝)

波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)和麻州眾議會財政委員會主席麥家威(Aaron Michlewitz)在萬寧諾市長時期就已彼此熟識。(周菊子攝)

https://twitter.com/i/status/1463862535342460930 (吳弭推特)

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈申請出任學校委員日期展延至12月1日

MAYOR WU EXTENDS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FOUR-YEAR TERM ON BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

 

BOSTON - Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the application deadline to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Boston School Committee has been extended to December 1st and encouraged interested residents to apply. The Boston School Committee Nominating Panel, composed of parents, teachers, principals and representatives of the business and higher education communities, will receive and evaluate the applications and share recommendations with the Mayor. The Boston School Committee is the governing body of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Applications to fill the two upcoming vacancies for 4-year terms are now due Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Interviews for selected 4-year candidates will be held on December 2, 2021 and December 6, 2021 between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Interviews will be conducted virtually. “As a mother of two children in the Boston Public Schools, I am deeply committed to fostering leadership in BPS that reflects the needs of every student and is connected to our families,” said Mayor Wu. “I encourage passionate, dedicated individuals to apply to serve in these critical roles to deliver academic excellence and wrap around all our children with the levels of support necessary to thrive.” The School Committee is responsible for: ·    Defining the vision, mission, and goals of the Boston Public Schools; ·    Establishing and monitoring the annual operating budget; ·    Hiring, managing, and evaluating the Superintendent; and ·    Setting and reviewing district policies and practices to support student achievement.   Mayor Wu has a particular interest in appointing members with vocational-technical experience, K-12 teaching experience, and familiarity with early education. The School Committee meets approximately twice per month during the school year to adopt, review and modify policies and practices that support teaching, learning and improved student achievement. With the exception of executive sessions, Committee meetings are open to the public, feature public comment periods and are broadcast on Boston City TV.   Please direct all questions and submit completed applications to scnominatingpanel@boston.gov or mail/deliver to Room 612 of Boston City Hall. You can learn more about the Boston School Committee online.

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈戶外用餐展延至12月31日

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR DINING EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 2021 More than 400 businesses licensed to operate through end of December

 

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and MA state Rep. Aaron Mitchlewitz. File photo by Chutze Chou BOSTON - Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - Building on her commitment to support small businesses across Boston’s neighborhoods, today Mayor Michelle Wu announced the extension of the outdoor dining season to December 31, 2021. The extension of outdoor dining on private patios and city streets had previously been set to expire on December 1.  With today’s announcement, in coordination with the Licensing Board, Boston Fire Department, Inspectional Services Department, Boston Transportation Department, Public Improvement Commission, Disabilities Commission, Public Works, Office of Economic Development, and the Mayor's Office of of Neighborhood Services, Mayor Wu has extended the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program for all restaurants, except for those in the North End, to December 31, 2021. “Activating public spaces to expand outdoor dining helps bolster our local businesses during pandemic recovery and creates connected communities spaces for residents, visitors, and families. I’m excited to extend this program through our holiday season and look forward to supporting our small businesses as anchors for our neighborhoods. Expanding to winter outdoor dining will help our communities stay safe, healthy, and vibrant,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.  In June, Governor Baker extended a series of waivers, originally enacted during the pandemic, to allow for expanded outdoor dining at restaurants. The City of Boston previously issued local regulations for restaurants with outdoor seating located on private ways and lots and in the public right-of-way, imposing an end date of November 1, 2021 for restaurants in the North End, and December 1, 2021 for all other restaurants. The City has already permitted outdoor dining on public sidewalks to continue until the expiration of state waivers. The City of Boston’s existing prohibition on tents and similar structures on public property, the prohibition on extension cords running across sidewalks, and requirement for appropriate permitting for propane heaters and fuel storage remain in effect. Snow removal regulations still apply. Restaurants that received portable ramps from the Disabilities Commission can keep them until further notice. Mayor Wu also announced that she would work with City departments and state legislative partners to implement a longer-term outdoor dining plan for Boston and advance creative placemaking strategies, with clear guidelines to ensure full accessibility, emergency vehicle access, and snow removal. Pursuant to the revised policy, restaurants in the City of Boston that are currently authorized under the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program may continue operating outdoor dining space, as follows: ·    On private patios until December 31, 2021.  ·    On public streets until December 31, 2021.  Restaurants in the City of Boston with outdoor seating located on public sidewalks are authorized under the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program until April 1, 2022.

十餘名州市議員站台 支持Lydia Edwards競選麻州參議員

             Lydia Edwards endorsed by State Senators and Representatives  

Endorsement press conference held along with Mayor Michelle Wu, City Councilors 

BOSTON – Yesterday, Lydia Edwards was endorsed by a group of State Representatives and State Senators, joining the long list of elected officials who support her campaign for State Senate representing the First Suffolk and Middlesex District. View video of this press conference on Facebook.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, House Ways & Means Chair State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative Adrian Madaro offered welcoming remarks reaffirming their support for Lydia for Senate. A number of state legislators joined them in endorsing:

• State Representative Mike Connolly (Cambridge)
• State Representative Marjorie Decker (Cambridge)
• State Representative Kip Diggs (Barnstable)
• State Representative Nika Elugardo (Boston)
• State Representative Tami Gouveia (Acton)
• State Representative Russell Holmes (Boston)
• State Representative Jay Livingstone (Boston)
• State Representative Joan Meschino (Watertown)
• State Representative Liz Miranda (Boston)
• State Representative Mike Moran (Boston)
• State Representative Tram Nguyen (Andover)
• State Representative Steven C. Owens (Watertown)
• State Representative Tommy Vitolo (Brookline)
• State Representative Maria Robinson (Framingham)
• State Representative Dan Ryan (Boston)

“I first met Lydia Edwards in the legal field 10 years ago and I could see right away the qualities that still impress me about her to this day: Always fair, always focused, dedicated and fiercely loyal to her cause,” said Rep. Jay Livingstone. “I’ve seen her put together strong coalitions to get things done and Lydia knows you have to reach out to stakeholders and build partnerships. I’ve seen her do that through the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. We need Lydia’s energy and spirit in the State House.”

“I could talk to you today about Lydia’s experience, her expertise, her relationships, but I want to talk to you today about her passion and her dedication,” said Rep. Joan Meschino. “She will be a fantastic State Senator with the true commitment to lift up the issues facing her district and who will put the people first every step of the way. Lydia has the ability to walk into the State House and make a difference right now. I am all in.”

“We need Lydia Edwards in the State Senate. We know we have a housing crunch in Greater Boston and Lydia is the one with the experience and expertise,” said Rep. Steve Owens. “Lydia is an expert on transportation. I modeled one of my bills that I filed this session after an ordinance that she had been working on in Boston, and she is really a role model for me from afar. I was out on the doors this past Sunday with Rep. Connolly in Cambridgeport and we’re going to everything we can to help bring Lydia Edwards to the State Senate.”

Rep. Kip Diggs said: “The first person who called me when word got out that I was running for state representative was Lydia Edwards, and I was honored by her leadership and guidance. She reached out from Boston, and now I’m reaching with my support from the Cape. Vote for Lydia for the Senate!”

“As you can see, Lydia Edwards is a tenacious campaigner, but today you’ve heard how important she is as an advocate and that is why this race is so important,” said Rep. Dan Ryan. “I’m honored to have her as my City Councilor and I want her to be a member of the Senate. I have seen her knock every door and make every phone call, and bring people together who wouldn’t ordinarily come together. That’s what makes her a great candidate, a great City Councilor, and what will make her a great Senator.”

“We know that Lydia Edwards has the right values and the right policy proposals for this job, but what makes Lydia Edwards and unbelievable choice for the State Senate is that she understands that legislating is about teamwork. It’s about building relationships and finding ways to connect with people with whom you don’t always agree to move forward and build something positive. Lydia Edwards shows us that time and time again that she can work with folks from anywhere, on anything, and get a positive result,” said Rep. Tommy Vitolo.

Rep. Liz Miranda said: “I could spend the next few minutes explaining the 30-some-odd reasons why Lydia Edwards is qualified and has a phenomenal track record, but I want to talk about two other things. I am one of four black women who serve in this building – we make up 2% of the Legislature here in Massachusetts, and across the country we make up 4.5% of state legislatures, which isn’t enough. As a member of the Black & Latino Caucus, I am extremely excited at the opportunity to have Lydia Edwards as our next Senator, to be the third Black woman in its history since the founding of the Legislature. Because we know that when Black and brown people are elected, they not only represent the work in equity and opportunity on behalf of our communities but for everyone. We cannot equally serve the residents of this Commonwealth until we have a body that is incredibly effective. The other point is that 90% of politics is showing up. It’s not showing up when it’s easy or a time of accomplishment, or a time of achievement or celebration. It’s showing up when it’s difficult, when it’s hard, when it’s about pushing the Commonwealth to understand that we’ve got a long way to go on a lot of issues. Whether it’s housing or racial justice or just like later today, about hair discrimination and its impact on Black and brown in the workforce, Lydia shows up.”

State Senator Nick Collins (Boston) also endorsed Lydia Edwards, joining his colleagues who have previously endorsed: Senator Julian Cyr (Truro); Senator Jamie Eldridge (Acton); Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (Boston); Senator Becca Rausch (Needham); Senator Cindy Friedman (Arlington); and Senator Eric Lesser (Longmeadow). Cambridge City Councilor-elect Burhan Azeem also joined today's press conference with his endorsement, as well as Boston City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Ed Flynn.

Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. Early vote in Boston begins on December 4 and will take place at City Hall and neighborhood locations to be announced by Mayor Wu. Boston Democratic voters that requested mail-in ballots through the end of the year on their initial applications should receive ballots in the mail in the coming week.

新英格蘭學聯台灣夜市爆人潮 300多人嘆美食狂讚

新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會台灣夜市現場。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會共同會長吳亞哲(右)，王昕璿(左)。周菊子攝))

            (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州華森市報導) 新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會 (FTSANE)11月21日在華森市「義大利之子」活動場舉辦「台灣夜市」，出乎主辦單位意料，竟吸引300多人川流不息，趕到會場，享用「鹽酥雞、炸雞排、豬血糕，水煎包，滷味，炒米粉…...」，感受台灣味。

            新英格蘭學聯共同會長吳亞哲，璿在忙亂中，掩不住滿臉歡愉的說，「真的出乎我們的預料，沒想到有這麼多台灣學生、家庭，甚至在美國已經住了很久的爺爺奶奶輩都來參加，真的很高興，也很驚訝」。

台學聯台灣味夜市。

「網路報名已經就有200多，再加上臨時來現場的，至少300多人，看到那麼多人，燃….真的很高興，尤其是看到大家吃得開心，玩得歡樂」。

台式香腸，豬耳絲都是令人懷念的台灣美味。

            吳亞哲指出，今年辦「台灣夜市」，真的很不容易，因為疫情關係，去年有一大半台灣學生會(TSA)垮了，因為下一屆沒有台灣人。今年重新來，但新生人生地不熟，還不知道在美國怎麼辦活動，不太敢和他們合作，所以今年的「台灣夜市」，參與學校沒那麼多，現場合作的有東北大學，波士頓大學(還有大學部的TOSA)，柏克萊，台學聯，網路合作的有哈佛，MIT，Brandies，Emerson等台灣同學會。

            找場地，也是他們頗費勁才克服的困難。各學校礙於新冠病毒疫情，都不希望外校人進入，所以學校場地都不可能。然後在他們洽談的20~30個場地中，有的不容許外來食物攤位，有的要限制人數，有的租金太貴，押金太高等等，最後才敲定華森市的「義大利之子」，還特意把活動時間拉長，從下午3點半，一直到8點半，更提供「夜市接駁車」，好讓更多人參與。

            台學聯這場「台灣夜市」，策畫的也非常用心，不但安排有東北大學的呂昀蓉，波士頓大學的楊宸雲擔任主持人，波士頓大學電影系的Bryan Yeh在現場採拍，還有柏克萊音樂學院同學蔡昀寰，陳唯一，顧宗浩的二胡，小提琴和吉他三重奏，已經出了2張單曲的吳嘉琪演唱。

            這天下午踏進會場的人，一進門左邊就有給12元就可以無限續杯的金灘木瓜牛奶，可以沾各種醬料的白糖粿，梅干扣肉，麵茶。右邊是名稱都經過創意改造的十八仔，丟鐵罐，神射手，寂寞吶喊，麻將不加彈，讀唇噢，皮卡兵乓等等遊戲。最裏面是「食全食美，食在學聯」的美食區，一個個臭豆腐，薑汁豆花，米糕，韭菜盒子，蔥油餅，台灣香腸，豬耳朵，全是讓人垂涎三尺的台灣美食。其中有許多是同學自己親手製作，也有合作餐廳以特價提供。

右起，波士頓經文處科技組組長謝水龍，台學聯會長王昕睿，吳亞哲，波士頓經文處處長
孫儉元、倪雪娥夫婦，教育組組長黃薳玉，波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮。(周菊子攝)

            駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元，教育組組長黃薳玉，科技組組長謝水龍，波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮等人都特地到場，給同學們打氣。

東北大學的呂昀蓉(左)，波士頓大學的楊宸雲(右)主持現場活動。

            孫處長盛讚台學聯費心舉辦這活動，為台灣同學，本地台灣鄉親提供了交流機會。雖然台學聯這次並沒有向經文處申請補助，孫儉元處長貼心地特地給了一筆經費，鼓勵台學聯的為同學、社區服務。

            台學聯會長吳亞哲會後解釋，該會近年和一些商家有長期合作，這次又和一些餐館談妥彼此互惠條件，包括筷子湯匙，茶工坊，海豚灣，珠媽廚房，Fuji at Kendall等，很幸運的已籌得足夠經費，所以未另外尋求贊助。科技組組長謝水龍盛讚這一模式。

            查詢台學聯活動詳情，可上網https://www.ftsane.org/，或上臉書，Instagram。

麻將變成了會場的另一種遊戲。

柏克萊音樂學院學生吳嘉琪(左)已出2張單曲，在顧宗浩伴奏中演唱。(周菊子攝)

蔡昀寰，陳唯一，顧宗浩的二胡，小提琴和吉他三重奏。(周菊子攝)

台學聯有自己的採訪台。

UMass Amherst的黃冠博(左)投籃神準，領得獎品。

小小朋友也來台灣夜市吃美食，領獎品。

科技組組長謝水龍(中)和同學打成一片，為金灘木瓜牛奶捧場。(周菊子攝)

City of Boston funding update

 

The Funding Update

FEDERAL GRANTS Centers for Disease Control Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth (K01). CDC expects to award 7 grants; $150,000 max. Deadline 1/4/2022 Research Grants to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries (R01). CDC expects to award 25 grants; $650,000 max. Deadline 2/4/2022. Health Resources and Services Administration, 2/1/2022 Leadership Education in Adolescent Health programs will improve the quality of care and equitable access to appropriate health services for adolescents and young adults through interdisciplinary training at the graduate and post-graduate levels. HRSA expects to award 7 grants of up to $459,370 per year for 5 years, with a one-time optional supplement of $50,000. Health Resources and Services Administration, 2/14/2022 The goal of the Dental Clinician Educator Career Development Program is  to strengthen the primary care workforce by supporting the academic career of faculty who teach primary care dentistry or focus their teaching on the integration of oral health in family medicine, general internal medicine or general pediatrics. HRSA expects to award 8 grants from a total of $1.5M Forecast: Employment and Training Administration Funding guidelines are currently being developed for 1) Apprenticeship Building America, to be posted around 1/13/2022. ETA expects to make 25 awards ranging from $1M to $8M. 2) Workforce Pathways for Youth, to be posted around 1/24/2022. ETA expects to make 5 awards, at $2.5M max. 3) Strengthening Community Colleges, to be posted around 1/31/2022. ETA expects to make 15 grants, ranging from $1.5M to $5M. 4) Pathway Home, to be posted around 2/8/2022. ETA expects to make 15 grants, at $4M max. Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated here STATE GRANTS Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, 11/30/2021 Community Empowerment & Reinvestment Grants will support communities with high rates of incarceration and/or recidivism, widespread poverty, and large groups of disadvantaged and underrepresented populations. Awards will range from $50,000 - $500,000.  Email igr[at]boston[dot]gov to discuss the required municipal support letter. New This Week: Board of Library Commissioners, 12/6/2021 Seeking bids from a vendor to provide up to 300 licenses for grant management software. Office of Business Development, 12/8/2021 Seeking bids to a) provide technical assistance services to existing businesses with an employee ownership model, and b) reach out and inform new and/or existing businesses about employee involvement and ownership. A single award of $150,000 will be made. Department of Youth Services, 3/1/2022 Seeking proposals from vocational and higher education, unions, businesses, nonprofit and community based organizations for career, technical, workforce training and employment programs and services for DYS youth in residential and community settings. Department of Public Health, through 6/30/2024 BASAS seeks Opioid Treatment Programs, including mobile services. Check the “Other Resources” column on CommBUYS for Newly Posted Bids. CITY GRANTS Boston Parks & Recreation Department, 12/2/2021 Seeking bids for the King Memorial Plaza on the Boston Common. Department of Innovation and Technology, 12/3/2021 Seeking bids for a Grant Management Tool. Public Facilities department, 12/8/2021 Requests Statements of Qualifications from trade contractors for the Josiah Quincy Upper School. Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, 12/10/2021 Requests proposals for a mural to celebrate the life and legacy of Rita Hester in the Allston neighborhood. Boston Planning & Development Agency, 12/13/2021 Requesting proposals from consultants and/or consultant teams that have prior experience with delivering education and executive coaching to support underrepresented and marginalized vendors in building capacity and developing the knowledge and skills to competitively bid and perform on contracting opportunities with the BPDA and the City of Boston. Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, 12/17/2021 Requests proposals for a consultant for Indigenous Public Art & Cultural Spaces. Public Facilities Commission/Department of Neighborhood Development, 5/2/2022 The Grassroots Open Space Program makes land and funding available specifically for the development of open space projects such as community gardens, urban farms, food forests, and passive open space. Max award: $100,000. Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, 1/3/2023 The Small Business Unit requests proposals to provide technical assistance to small businesses in the City of Boston. Treasury, 12/21/2021 Invites qualified banking institutions having a physical presence in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to submit proposals to provide banking services on a fee-for-service basis. New This Week: Boston Housing Authority, 12/10/2021 Seeking consultant services for strategic financial, asset management and staffing analysis for Public Housing Authorities. Estimated project cost: $100,000.00 with possibility of a 1-year extension. Email bids[at]bostonhousing[dot]org to request the RFP. Questions or requests for modifications regarding this RFP will be accepted in writing, only, until 2PM on 12/1/2021. Boston Public Schools, 12/13/2021 Seeking bids for a Facility Condition Assessment. Boston Parks & Recreation, 12/16/2021 Seeking bids for Food and Beverage Concessions at William Devine Golf Course.  Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS InterConnection, 11/30/2021 Computer grants are awarded to organizations that deliver necessary and valuable services to underserved communities like technology training, health care, education, and job training, but need upgraded computers to better manage their organization and improve their capacity to deliver those valuable services. You may request a maximum of 5 computers. Grant recipients are responsible for the shipping & handling costs. Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, 12/5/2021 Stephen J. Brady Scholarship winners receive a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity. Youth grants ($500) support service projects that engage young people in the fight against hunger. Peace Development Fund, 12/29/2021 Community Organizing Grants ($2,500 to $7,500) support grassroots organizations working for social justice. Classics for Kids Foundation, 12/31/2021 Matching grants support schools or nonprofit organizations that incorporate string instruments in their K-12 music education programs. Walmart Foundation, 12/31/2021 Local Community Grants (up to $5,000) support projects that benefit the community at large such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and clothing closets. Kama for Cara, 1/1/2022 The foundation invites applications for micro-grants (up to $1,000) to students 18 years of age and younger to complete projects that benefit their communities. Fund for Teachers, 1/20/2022 The Fund for Teachers awards summer fellowship grants to preK-12 grade teachers to pursue self-designed professional learning. Individuals may apply for up to $5,000 and teams may apply for up to $10,000.  Clif Bar Family Foundation, 02/01/2022 Funding priorities: strengthening the food system, enhancing equitable community health outcomes, and safeguarding the environment and natural resources. Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Multiple Deadlines Funding priorities: Collaboration and Community Engagement; Policy and Advocacy; Systems and Best Practices; Momentum Fund. SoGal Foundation + Winky Lux + bluemercury + twelveNYC + Lively, Open In-kind grants of up to $10,000 support equal opportunities in business for Black female or nonbinary entrepreneurs. The funding collaborative seeks high-impact ideas and solutions that break down barriers caused by racial inequality.  Lyft, Quarterly Ride credits valued at $3,000 are awarded to nonprofits. Funding priorities: Arts and Culture, Civic Advocacy, Education, Employment Services and Job Readiness, Environment and Sustainability, Food Access and Security, Healthcare, Social and Legal Services. Brown Rudnick Center, Open The funding goals of the Community Grant Program are to simultaneously 1) encourage those involved broadly with the Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest to actively think about the educational needs in the communities of Boston, 2) recognize, encourage and collaborate with the front-line educators who often do not have a voice in funding decisions; and 3) provide funding to assist with small, concrete projects or needs which will improve education in underserved communities, within a year of the grant award.   Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts Foundation, Open Catalyst Fund grants (up to $5,000) support capacity-building expenses for Massachusetts community-based organizations to address a health or health care component of their work.  Weil Foundation, Quarterly Funding focus: improving the mental health of children. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation prior to submitting their proposal. Lynch Foundation, Open Funding priorities: education, cultural and historic preservation, health care and wellness, and the religious and educational efforts of the Roman Catholic Church. The application process begins with a concept paper. TD Bank Foundation, Open Funding priorities: 1)Financial Security, 2) Vibrant Planet, 3) Connected Communities, 4) Better Health. Regional grants are funded at a minimum of $5,000. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Open Evidence for Action grants prioritize research to evaluate specific interventions that have the potential to counteract the harms of structural and systemic racism and improve health, well-being, and equity outcomes. Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE Youth Jobs available on SuccessLink Teenagers interested in working this school year can now apply on SuccessLink. The program pays $13.50 an hour for up to 10 hours a week. Applications will be open until November 28. 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Governor Baker Nominates James Manitsas as Associate Justice of the Superior Court

 Governor Baker Nominates James Manitsas as Associate Justice of the Superior Court

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker nominated James Manitsas as Associate Justice of the Superior Court. Attorney Manitsas has 29 years of legal experience.

"Attorney Manitsas’ decades of experience have prepared him well to serve as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court,” said Governor Charlie Baker. "I am pleased to submit this qualified candidate to the Governor's Council for their advice and consent."

“Throughout his career, Attorney Manitsas has demonstrated a deep knowledge and commitment to the law," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.​ "If confirmed by the Governor's Council, I am confident that he will continue to serve the Commonwealth well as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court."

The Superior Court, the trial court of geneal jurisdiction for Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law. The Court's 82 justices sit in 20 courthouses in all 14 counties of the Commonwealth. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction in civil actions over $25,000 and in matters where equitable relief is sought. It also has original jurisdiction in actions including labor disputes where injunctive relief is sought, exclusive authority to convene medical malpractice tribunals, appellate jurisdiction over certain administrative proceedings, and may hold sittings for naturalization in any city or town. The Superior Court also has exclusive original jurisdiction of first-degree murder cases and original jurisdiction of all other crimes.

For more information about the Superior Court, please visit their homepage.

Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April 2015.

About James Manitsas

James Manitsas began his law career in 1992 in private practice where he specialized in bar advocacy and landlord tenant law. He joined the Law Office of Lawrence McAuliffe in 1994, working as Staff Counsel for Sentry Insurance Company. From 1997 to 2004, Attorney Manitsas worked for the Law Office of Mark Salomone as a Personal Injury Trial Attorney, and he currently serves as a partner at Murphy & Manitsas, LLC. Attorney Manitsas volunteers with Western Mass Intensity Softball, a competitive travel tournament softball program that he helped establish. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1988, and his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1992. 

美國第一座商業級別離岸風力發電項目在麻州破土動工

麻州州長Charlie Baker (中)等人為Vineyard風力發電項目動產破土。

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 美國能源及環境事務部長Kathleen Theoharides和麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker)，副州長白莉朵(Karyn Polito) 等人，18日在Centerville為美國第一座商業級別離岸風力發電項目， Vineyard Wing 1的施工破土。

             美國總統拜登有著到2030年時，離岸風力發電要達到30千兆瓦的目標，麻州的目標是達到5.6千兆瓦。藤蔓風力 (Vineyard Wing 1)這項目將是美國、麻州達成清潔能源目標的關鍵之一。

             第一步工程要先鋪設兩條傳輸纜線，把藤蔓風力一號和大陸連結起來。這電力農場將每年製造800千兆瓦電力，足以供40萬人家使用，將由工會勞工承做，可以創造數以百計的工作機會。

             7月時，美國內政部的海洋能源管理局批准了在瑪莎葡萄園及南特基(Nantucket) 以南15哩，離麻州陸地約35英里的地方，建造62個風力發電機。

           商業捕魚業卻一職反對風力農場這計畫。

              9月時，由商業捕魚團體組成的「負責任離岸發展聯盟 (Responsible Offshore Development Alliance)」向位於波士頓的美國第一巡迴法院遞狀，挑戰海洋能源管理局的批准藤蔓風力1計畫。

               他們說，批准風力農場，卻不做任何努力來縮小對傳統及管理良好海產業可能有的不合理干擾，給這可持續行業增加了讓人無法接受的危險。

             另一項藤蔓風力項目，藤蔓風力南，也在進行中。

            美國境內的其他離岸風力發電計畫，包括位於羅德島州和維琴尼亞州的2項計畫，仍在雛形階段