City of Boston funding update

 

The Funding Update

FEDERAL GRANTS Federal Transit Administration, 1/11/2022 Enhancing Mobility Innovation grants support emerging technologies and strategies in: 1)innovations that improve rider mobility and experience through new service delivery models, financing, partnerships, and integrated payment solutions; and 2) software solutions that facilitate the deployment of integrated demand-response public transportation services. There is $2 million in total program funding for awards ranging from $250,000 to $1M, with a 20 percent non-federal cost share.  Social Security Administration+Boston College Center for Retirement Research, 1/31/2022 Up to 3 Dissertation Fellowships ($28,000) Program in the field of retirement or disability research will be awarded. Undergraduate fellowships and scholarship grants are also available. National Endowment for the Arts, 2/10/2022 Grants for Arts Projects support public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art across the nation, the creation of art, learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life. Restrictions apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $150,000. National Endowment for the Humanities, 2/22/2022 Landmarks of American History and Culture grants supportK-12 humanities instruction projects. NEH expects to award up to 13 grants of $190,000 max.  National Science Foundation, 3/1/2022 Understanding the Rules of Life: Emergent Networks projects are intended to develop a predictive understanding of how key properties of living systems emerge from interactions of factors such as genomes, phenotypes, and environments and how emerging networks of organismal, natural, social, and/or human-engineered systems respond to or influence evolving environments. Budgets: up to $3M for 5 years max. National Science Foundation, 3/2/2022 Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research projects will describe multi-disciplinary or convergent research that addresses technological, human, and societal dimensions of future work. Technological innovations should be integrated with advances in behavioral science, computer science, economic science, engineering, learning sciences, research on adult learning and workforce training, and the social sciences. Proposals that address the impact of large-scale disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic on the future of jobs and work are also encouraged. Budgets: $150,000 to $4M. National Endowment for the Arts, 4/21/2022 Challenge America grants primarily support small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Restrictions apply. Max award: $10,000. 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 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. New This Week: Division of Agricultural Resources, 12/30/2021 Urban Agriculture grants (Round 2) will support projects that will advance urban food production in the Commonwealth. Requests over $15,000 require matching funds. Grants must be expended by 6/30/22. Health Resources in Action + Commonwealth of MA, 1/7/2022 MA COVID-19 Community Grants will support education and awareness of vaccination efforts, and also work to reduce COVID-19 infections, morbidity, and mortality in cities and towns that are hardest-hit by the pandemic. Max award: $50,000. MBTA, 1/10/2022 Seeking proposals for PeopleSoft professional services for capital projects advancement. Check the “Other Resources” column on CommBUYS for Newly Posted Bids. CITY GRANTS Boston Public Schools, 12/13/2021 Requests proposals for External Fiscal Agent for Boston Public Autonomous Schools. Supplier Portal EVENT ID:EV00010080. Public Works Department, 12/13/2021 Requests proposals for Asset Management for Pavement, Roadway, and Sidewalk Infrastructure in the City of Boston. Applicants must be Registered Engineers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Email rachel[dot]pierce[at]boston[dot]gov to request the RFP. Parks and Recreation Department, 1/7/2022 Requesting qualifications for designer services, including site analysis, design development plans, construction documents, cost estimates and construction observation, or master planning for improvements to ten parks. Boston Planning & Development Agency, 12/17/2021 and 1/5/2022 Seeking bids for a Benchmark Compensation Study, and also for Consultant Services for Equitable Procurement Technical Assistance Programming. Open Bids 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. 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.  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. Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS Schmidt Futures + Rhodes Trust, 12/22/2021 The Rise Challenge identifies youth between the ages of 15 and 17 who need opportunity, and supports them for life as they work to serve others. Program benefits include scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, and funding as Rise Global winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. Literacy Opportunity Fund, 1/1/2022, 4/1/2022 & 7/1/2022 Grants ($3,000 to $6,000) support nonprofit adult literacy programs.  Youth Service America, 1/2/2022 Parents, caretakers, teachers and mentors 18+ years of age and older: Do you know a kid in 4th – 6th grade who has the power to come up with an amazing idea that could create change in their neighborhood, school, or even the country and the world? Nominate a kid and work with them to fill out an application for a Hillshire Farm Allowance Grant of $500. Parents and caregivers of grant recipients will receive Hillshire Farm products for a year. Bob Woodruff Foundation, 1/7/2022 & 6/1/2022 Funding focus: service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. Priorities: 1) social determinants of health; 2) barriers to accessing healthcare; 3) access to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyle; and 4) opportunities for veterans to thrive after service. Burroughs Wellcome Fund, 1/10/2022 to 1/12/2022 The Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program will award grants of $60,000 over 3 years that support career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance in their careers. Also available: Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants. Impact Fund, 1/11/2022 Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 are awarded to nonprofit legal service providers, private attorneys, and/or small law firms working to advance justice in the areas of civil rights, human rights, anti-poverty, and environmental justice cases that affect a marginalized group. The application process begins with a letter of interest. First Nations Development Institute, 1/13/2021 The Gather Food Sovereignty Grant program will support organizations working to build a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced, and supported by community policies. This funding round will provide up to seven grants of approximately $32,000 for emerging projects that focus on developing Tribal food sovereignty.  Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation, 1/13/2022 Requests proposals to help parents access appropriate and high-quality care that addresses the challenging mental health needs of their children. Max award: $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. JAMS Foundation + Association for Conflict Resolution, 1/14/2022 The focus of the 2022 funding cycle is on projects with the potential to increase adolescents’ capacity to engage in and respond constructively to these challenging times by providing them opportunities to be trained in and use conflict resolution skills. Max award: $40,000. Indian Arts Research Center, 1/15/2022 Three artist-in-residence fellowships are offered annually to advance the work of established and emerging Native American artists. Each fellowship includes a monthly stipend, housing, studio space, a supplies allowance, full access to the IARC collections, and travel reimbursement to and from the School for Advanced Research. Les Paul Foundation, 1/15/2022 Grants support projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM or STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations. Proposals for medical research related to curing tinnitus and other hearing impairment issues will also be considered. Santander Bank, 1/28/2022 Cultivate Small Business is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs in low-income neighborhoods build and sustain their businesses, with a focus on women-, minority- and immigrant-owned businesses in food-related industries. The program provides industry specific education, networks and mentoring as well as small capital grants for business owners. Boston applicants: if you have questions, contact ploy[at]commonwealthkitchen[dot]org. Classics for Kids Foundation, 1/31/2022 Matching grants support programs at schools and nonprofits that incorporate string instruments in their K-12 music education programs. International Association for Volunteer Effort, Open IAVE encourages you to complete this form if you are a volunteering organization that is authentically connected and providing coronavirus related volunteering for vulnerable population.Grants are one-time only, cash awards of under $500 for volunteer leadership organizations.  Bookmark for Future Use: Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions lists private foundation grant applications here.  Bank of America Charitable Foundation grants and sponsorships can be found here.  Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE Use VaxFinder to Search for an Appointment for COVID-19 Vaccination! Massachusetts Service Alliance will release the 2022-2023 Commonwealth Corps Host Site Partner RFP in January 2022. Register here for Technical Assistance Webinar #1 (Pre-RFP release)  December 10, 2021, 10:00-11:30 am Register here for Technical Assistance Webinar #2 (Post-RFP release)   January 11, 2022, 10:00-11:30 am Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Renewable, 4-year scholarships are offered to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. High school graduates or current seniors and current college students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. Deadlines: 2/4/2022 and 5/2/2022.  CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

NATIONAL ACE COMMENDS LAUNCH OF WHIAANHPI AND EFFORTS TO DISAGGREGATE DATA ON AANHPIs

 NATIONAL ACE COMMENDS LAUNCH OF WHIAANHPI AND EFFORTS TO DISAGGREGATE DATA ON AANHPIs

[December 9, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration relaunched the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI). The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) applauds the relaunch of the Initiative and the naming of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai as co-chairs. Krystal Ka’ai, a longtime advocate for the AANHPI community, will lead the Initiative as its first Native Hawaiian Executive Director. 

“Our business community continues to face many challenges. AANHPI small business owners have battled both COVID-19 and a sharp spike in discrimination and violence. The relaunch of WHIAANHPI will play a significant role in protecting our community, allowing our small businesses to operate safely, and creating prosperity,” said National ACE CEO/President Chiling Tong. “Too often, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians are seen as a monolith. WHIAANHPI’s commitment to disaggregate data on AANHPIs will reveal the unmet needs of our community so we can find solutions. National ACE looks forward to working with WHIAANHPI to advance solutions that will help our economy move forward.”

The Initiative is designed to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in the United States by connecting the AANHPI community to much-needed federal grants, programs, and resources. 

Asian American Communities Hail the Expansion Of Language Access For Limited English Proficient Voters, Call For Further Improvements

 Asian American Communities Hail the Expansion Of Language Access For Limited English Proficient Voters, Call For Further Improvements

Washington, D.C. — December 9, 2021 —The Census Bureau updated determinations pursuant to the federal Voting Rights Act, designating Section 203 covered jurisdictions where elections officials are required to provide bilingual voting assistance to Asian Americans, Latines, American Indians, and Alaskan Natives. 

Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliate organizations in California, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. issue a statement about the newly released determinations:

“The expansion of Section 203 coverage reflects the diversity and rapid growth of the Asian American community, which has for decades been the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. Asian Americans Advancing Justice welcome new language coverage, including two newly covered jurisdictions now in Minnesota and Pennsylvania, where translation of ballots and other election materials in Asian languages will be required for the first time. Section 203 now covers 53 jurisdictions in 32 localities in 14 states for 8 different Asian language groups.

Despite our population growth, Asian American communities continue to face disparities in voter registration and voter turn-out, but this is changing. Asian American voters are a notable part of an increased turn-out among voters of color. Improved language access, coverage, and compliance with Section 203 will help change disparities in voter participation. 

Charles Evans, Supervising Attorney at Advancing Justice - Los Angeles: “Section 203 enables the Asian American community to participate more fully in American democracy. Without these essential protections, millions would be unable to read or understand election materials and would be unable to vote. Studies show that 1 in 3 Asian Americans is limited English proficient, and that when language assistance is available, Asian American voters use such assistance to cast their ballots.” 

Terry Ao Minnis, Senior Director of Census and Voting Programs at Advancing Justice – AAJC: “We are ready to assist voters and elections officials, as Section 203 requirements are implemented across the country, in new and old covered jurisdictions in upcoming elections. The Voting Rights Act, inclusive of Section 203, provides legally enforceable rights to limited English proficient voters. We are also eager to work with local jurisdictions to find innovative ways to improve bilingual voter access.”

Julia Marks, Program Manager, Voting Rights and Census at Advancing Justice – ALC: “Even with the new Section 203 coverage, we can do better. Millions of voters with limited English proficiency and who may not live in dense population centers are out of luck. Their numbers may not meet the federal population threshold for Section 203 coverage, so we continue to call for solutions, including at the state and local level, that serve all residents.”

Grace Pai, Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago: “Advancing Justice urges all jurisdictions to take steps to ensure language access and justice for all voters, including LEP voters, in their communities. We encourage states, counties, and localities to take the initiative necessary to do what is right in serving their populations. For example, Cook County, IL has passed its own ordinance to expand coverage; California has expanded coverage with its own statute CA 14201; and DeKalb County, GA and Cobb County, GA also voluntarily provided access to Asian language translation services recently.”

To assist voters and elections officials, Advancing Justice has produced a factsheet on the new Section 203 coverage and impact on Asian Americans. Voters who believe their rights have been violated or want more information can call 1-888-API-Vote (888-274-8683).

Section 203 determinations are made every five years based on American Community Survey data, an ongoing American population survey conducted by the Census Bureau.”

MBTA人手不足 將縮減巴士服務

           (Boston Orange編譯) 麻州灣區公路局 (MBTA) 8日宣佈，19日起麥特潘 (Mattapan)線服務將縮減，以因應員工人數流失多於新聘這情況。

                        MBTA總經理Steve Poftak表示，就像全美其他交通系統的情況一樣，MBT也面對著吸引人力以因應服務需求的挑站。MBTA有充足預算，當聘得，並培訓新巴士、火車駕駛後，就可恢復全面服務。該局也正在簡化朝聘過程，鼓勵有意者上網申請mbta.com/apply。

                       許多巴士都將縮減班次，大約每20班車縮減1班車，縮減時段多半都在平日的早上。

                    有幾條巴士路線本月稍後就開始實施冬季時刻營運。往來於Woodlawn的111號巴士將簡化服務，在Alewife和Bedford 退伍軍人醫院之間來回的62號及76號巴士，將恢復平日的尖峰時間營運。

                     MBTA在8日晚6點舉辦了一場公聽會，討論這些改變。查詢受影響路線，可上網mbta.com/servicechanges。

Chamber Announces Ten Greater Boston Leaders as 2022 Pinnacle Award Honorees

Chamber Announces Ten Greater Boston Leaders as

2022 Pinnacle Award Honorees

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Network is pleased to announce the 2022 Pinnacle Awards, honoring ten remarkable female professionals in Greater Boston for outstanding achievement in business, government, and management. The Pinnacle Awards were formed by the Chamber’s Women’s Network to honor leading women for outstanding achievement in the workplace, demonstrated leadership that has made a difference, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the region. The award is the most prestigious honor for female professionals in the region.

This year’s honorees will be recognized on Friday, January 28, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, at the annual Pinnacle Awards held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Past honorees include Attorney General Maura Healey, Anita F. Hill, Sandi L. Fenwick, Vicary Graham, Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, Diane Hessan, Liz Cheng, and Courtney Scrubbs. View all past honorees by achievement here.

“Congratulations to the Pinnacle Award honorees. The Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards are one of the most exceptional honors in the Commonwealth, and it is made even more meaningful by the energizing celebration of our honorees. I am grateful for their significant leadership and contributions to business, government and non-profit sectors,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “Our future is bright because our honorees and the empowering Women’s Network will continue to lead us forward.”

“Our Pinnacle Awards are a celebration of the best leaders and their long-standing influence on our region. Congratulations to this year’s Pinnacle Award honorees. It will be wonderful to celebrate their transformative leadership at our Pinnacle ceremony,” said Micho Spring, Chair of Weber Shandwick’s Global Corporate Practice and of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. 

“Congratulations to the 2022 Pinnacle Award honorees. I continue to be inspired by their unique contributions, commitment, and vision. Our honorees are not only advancing and leading the business community, but also shaping the future of the entire region,” said Susan Loconto Penta, Chair of the Women’s Network Advisory Board and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at MIDIOR.

The 2022 Pinnacle Award honorees are listed below:

Achievement in Entrepreneurship	Irene Li	President, Mei Mei Restaurant Group
Achievement in        Management - Private	Roxann Cooke	Consumer Bank Regional Director and Managing Director, New England & Philadelphia, JPMorgan Chase & Co
Achievement in        Management - Government	Secretary Rosalin Acosta	Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Achievement in the Advancement of Women Professionals	Lisa Hughes	Anchor & Reporter, WBZ-TV/CBS Boston
Achievement in the Professions	Cheri Ruane, FASLA	Vice President | Landscape Architecture, Weston & Sampson Design Studio
Achievement in     Management - Nonprofit	Vikki N. Spruill	President & CEO, New England Aquarium
Achievement in Health Care & Life Sciences	Marcela del Carmen, MD, MPH	President, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization & Executive Vice President, Mass General Brigham
Achievement in Arts &  Education	Carole Charnow	President & CEO, Boston Children’s Museum
Emerging Executive	Falguni Desai	NA Brand VP Grooming, Procter & Gamble, and CEO & Managing Director, The Art of Shaving
Lifetime Achievement	Judy Habib	Founder & CEO, KHJ Brand Activation

The Greater Boston Chamber’s Women’s Network was founded in 1994 to promote and expand economic opportunities throughout the Greater Boston region for all women in business through shared leadership and expertise. The Women’s Network offers programs that provide career enrichment and development opportunities for women at all professional levels, spotlight the accomplishments of women, and promote the positive and transformative influence that women have within the Greater Boston region. 

Members of the press wishing to cover the 2022 Pinnacle Awards should RSVP to Casey Baines at cbaines@bostonchamber.com.

22比21 領先一票 雷國輝當選下屆紐英崙中華公所主席

紐英崙中華公所改選揭曉，鄭慧民(左)將交棒給雷國輝(右)。(周菊子攝

朱紹昌(左)和陳建立(右)展示計票結果。(周菊子攝)

              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 選舉時，每一票都重要。紐英崙中華公所的下屆職員改選，再次見證民主社會制度中選票的神聖性。再次競選主席的雷國輝，這次以一票險勝，22比21的從現任主席鄭慧民手中拿下二年前沒得到的寶座。

              在主席一職之外，唯一有參選人競爭的財政席位，由陳余寶愛以壓倒性高票的29票，打敗競爭者李翠屏的14票。陳余寶愛的得票數也是當晚的最高票。

              紐英崙中華公所的本次職員改選，在選舉小組的召集人馮武成唱票，組員梁添光開票，陳仕維監票，朱紹昌、陳建立記票，不下20餘名董事在現場拿筆記錄的緊張氣氛中，順利完成，並無爭議。

              2名主席候選人各自的支持者都表示，沒想到承諾支持者中有人跑票，開票結果才會差距這麼近。陳仕維認為中立派可能有2、3張票出狀況，黃國威則表示至少有2票不見了。

右起，陳建立，朱紹昌，陳仕維，梁添光，馮武成負責開票，唱票，計票。(周菊子攝)

              馮武成在開票前宣佈，董事及職員有投票權者共45人，其中藝聯慈善社社長湯偉雄，美東國術會會長胡衛正缺席，共有選票43張。

              選舉結果為，主席一職，雷國輝22票，鄭慧民21票；中文書記翁宇才23票；英文書記阮鴻燦25票；財政余寶愛29票，李翠屏14票；核數張青梅23票。

紐英崙中華公所改選新屆職員，董事們都關心的趕到現場看開票。(周菊子攝)

              開票時，主席一職的第一張票，由鄭慧民取得，接著雷國輝一路領先，鄭慧民再緊追而上，然後出現一人一票的持續扯平情況，看得所有人都緊張兮兮。由於依照選舉規則，如果平票，由先開出選票者當選，在開最後一張票之前，真的是場中所有人都盯著那張票。

曾任中華公所主席，擔任中華公所董事已近30年，這天負責開票的梁添光忍不住地呵呵呵，笑了出來。

接著馮武成唸出最後一票雷國輝時，會場爆出Oh….聲與掌聲，有人喜上眉梢，有人表情嚴肅，2名候選人倒是都把情緒擺在心裏，臉上很平靜，既無歡容，也無愁眉。因車禍受傷，還拄著拐杖的中華公所主席鄭慧民離席時，贏得選舉的雷國輝趕緊上前和他握手，以示友好。

右起，，陳仕維，朱紹昌，陳建立，梁添光，馮武成負責開票，唱票，計票。(周菊子攝)

鄭慧民心中有許多宏圖大計，礙於新冠疫情，未能推動，原本寄望再當一屆主席，可在疫情稍緩後逐步實現，現在只能期許雷國輝了。他還強調，在中華公所做事，得到所有的董事支持很重要。

贏得選舉，明年將接任紐英崙中華公所主席的雷國輝，可能是才當選就已經開始感覺5000萬至上億元資產得妥善經營的壓力，臉帶微笑，卻並沒有非常開心、歡喜的模樣。他說，票數如此接近，有點意外，但他很高興有機會再為中華公所服務，尤其是成立於1923年的中華公所，即將慶祝百歲壽誕，組織文化都應該有改變，往年困窘於沒錢施展不開，如今手握多金，應該加強為社區提供基本服務，並改善現有的各項服務。他希望能和大家一起努力，造福社會。

波士頓經文處、僑教中心感謝志工 介紹新版僑胞服務手冊

駐波士頓經文處處長孫儉元(立者)致詞感謝志工。右起史美芳、蔣宗壬，余麗媖，陳仕維。

          (Boston Orange) 波士頓文教中心年終感謝志工，12月5日在波士頓龍鳳酒樓設宴款待，並利用機會，宣導「僑胞服務手冊」，匯報2022年重要僑務工作，籲請志工們呼朋引伴，繼續支持。

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元在席間代表經文處與僑教中心，感謝志工們過去一年來協助策劃，辦理許多活動，讓他們得以為僑胞們提供更多服務，苦勞、功勞兼而有之，區區一場餐會，只為聊表萬分謝意。

波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮介紹新板橋包服務手冊。

席間，甫於當日獲悉波士頓洪門致公堂主席余麗媖當選為洪門致公總堂總理者指出，余麗媖打破紀錄，成為洪門第一位女總理。

余麗媖的當選，還締造了洪門與安良這美國僑社兩大歷史最悠久組織的最高領導人，都來自波士頓的歷史紀錄。

波士頓經文處處長孫儉元聽聞後也連稱自己幸運，這歷史紀錄竟發生在他任內，讓他「與有榮焉」的成為駐波士頓歷任經文處長中，首名駐地同時有2大總理洪門總堂總理余麗媖、全美安良工商會總理陳仕維洪門總堂總理余麗媖、全美安良工商會總理陳仕維的處長。

波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬，前任委員梅錫銳也一一感謝當晚出席、未出席的所有志工。

波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮也在會中感謝志工們過去一年來的協助辦理各項活動，包括元旦升旗典禮、新春揮毫、支持臺灣加入世界衛生組織車隊遊行、青年健行、臺灣美食展、國慶升旗典禮、「i臺灣體驗營」座談會等。

潘昭榮也簡述了明年的僑務規劃方向，呼籲更多僑胞、鄉親加入僑務志工行列，向主流社會介紹中華民國臺灣，善用僑委會精心編製的新版「僑胞服務手冊」，加入僑胞卡特約商店、僑務電子報Line官方帳號等。

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波士頓市長吳弭指派JASCHA FRANKLIN-HODGE出任街道長

            (Boston Orange) 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 12月7日宣佈，Jascha Franklin-Hodge將出任波士頓市街道長 (Chief of Streets) ，訂明年1月上任，管理波士頓市交通局，公共工程局，以及下水道局等市府服務，以在全波士頓市打造更有效率，更安全，並注重環保的交通系統。

            他將同時和住宅，計畫及經濟發展部門緊密合作，以實施吳市長的交通目標，包括免費的MBTA巴士路線，在每個鄰里內的安全街道設計，以及能夠連接的低壓力自行車路線網。

            Franklin-Hodge是開放移動基金會 (Open Mobility Foundation)的行政主任，該基金會協助城市與私營企業合作開發開源工具和數據標準，以支持新興移動技術的採用和監管，並共同努力建立安全、公平和可持續的交通系統。

           在2014到2018年間，他曾擔任波士頓市的資訊長，領導波士頓市的創新及科技局，負責為波士頓市打造卓越的、以用戶為中心的數位服務，利用數據改善交通和生活質量，為每個城市部門提供安全、可靠的技術，並改善市民獲得互聯網和技術技能培訓的途徑。

            Franklin-Hodge也是宜居街道聯盟 (LivableStreets Alliance)很活躍的董事，曾是哈佛大學甘迺迪政府學院的訪問學者，關注移動科技及公共政策，也是私營企業的移動力及智慧城市顧問。

          在那之前，他是藍州數位(Blue State Digital) 的共同創辦人，主管該公司工具部門的研發及營運，也是在奧巴馬總統的2008年級2012年競選中，籌得10億元的籌款，電郵及選民關係平台。

          Franklin-Hodge曾在麻省理工學院研讀電腦科學，目前和丈夫及2名小孩住在牙買加平原，出門大都騎自行車或搭乘公共交通工具。

MAYOR WU APPOINTS JASCHA FRANKLIN-HODGE AS CHIEF OF STREETS Franklin-Hodge will work to create a more sustainable and equitable City transportation system

 

BOSTON - Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Jascha Franklin-Hodge will serve as the City of Boston’s Chief of Streets. In this role, Franklin-Hodge will support the Boston Transportation Department, Public Works Department, and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission to deliver exceptional city services, and build a more efficient, safe, and environmentally-conscious transportation system throughout Boston. “Safe, healthy, vibrant neighborhoods depend on connecting our communities to Boston’s opportunities and possibilities,” said Mayor Wu. “I’ve had the chance to work alongside Jascha in City Hall and in the community. I’m thrilled he’ll be returning to City Hall with his expansive vision, organizational expertise, and commitment to delivering change.” The Chief of Streets oversees the City's Public Works and Transportation Departments, which plan, design, maintain and manage Boston's streets. The Chief will also serve as a liaison to the Boston Water & Sewer Commission, and will work closely with departments focused on housing, planning, and economic development. Franklin-Hodge will work to implement Mayor Wu’s transportation goals, including free-fares on MBTA bus routes, safer street design in every neighborhood, and a connected network of low-stress bicycle routes. He will officially join the Mayor’s cabinet in January. “Under Mayor Wu’s leadership, we have the opportunity to reshape our transportation system to make getting around Boston more convenient, address historic and ongoing inequities, and improve safety, especially for our most vulnerable road users,” said Franklin-Hodge. “I’m honored and excited to rejoin the City as Mayor Wu’s Chief of Streets, and to serve alongside the talented teams at the Boston Transportation Department and Public Works as we do this important and urgent work.” Franklin-Hodge is the Executive Director of the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF). Led by local governments, including Boston, this foundation helps cities collaborate with the private sector to develop open source tools and data standards that support adoption and regulation of emerging mobility technology, and work together towards a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. He previously served as the City of Boston’s Chief Information Officer from 2014 to 2018, and led the City’s Department of Innovation and Technology. He managed a team responsible for the City’s efforts to build exceptional, user-centered digital services, harness data to improve transportation and quality of life, deliver secure, reliable technology for every city department, and improve access to the Internet and technical skills training for city residents.  Franklin-Hodge is an active board member of the LivableStreets Alliance, an advocacy organization dedicated to improving Boston’s transportation system, unlocking access and opportunity for the region’s residents, and creating streets that are vibrant, safe, people-centered public spaces.  He has been a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, focused on mobility, technology, and public policy, and a consultant to the private sector on new mobility and smart cities. Previously, Franklin-Hodge co-founded Blue State Digital (BSD) where he oversaw the development and operation of the BSD Tools, a fundraising, email, and constituent relationship platform that raised over $1B and powered the digital presence of President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.  Franklin-Hodge studied computer science at MIT. He lives with his husband and two young kids in Jamaica Plain, and mostly travels by bike and public transit.

波士頓華埠退伍軍人會收集兒童玩具 下週末繼續

左起，黃國麟、陳志航，鄧健民，波士頓市議員Ed Flynn，馮武成，余國華等人在華埠牌樓前收集兒童玩具。(黃周麗桃提供)

              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)波士頓華埠退伍軍人會在波士頓華埠牌樓前收集兒童玩具，希望在聖誕、新年期間，為貧困兒童帶來歡樂的活動，繼12月4、5兩日之後，將於11、12兩日的早上10點半至下午2點半繼續。

左起，伍振中，余國華，右起陳志航，馮武成，李錦堂，司徒文信在華埠牌樓前
收集兒童玩具。(周菊子攝)

              波士頓華埠退伍軍人會舉辦這一慈善活動已有多年。4日那天啟動時，波士頓市議員愛德華費林 (Ed Flynn) 也特地到場打氣，嘉許華埠退伍軍人會的義行。

              曾任會長的余國華，接任會長的馮武成和黃國麟、陳志航、鄧健民等人4日這天先排班駐守捐贈站，適逢華埠主街為帶旺華埠商機，再次舉辦的週六舞獅，鑼鼓喧天的十分熱鬧。

              5日這天，除了黃國麟、陳志航、余國華等人再度出馬外，伍振中，前會長司徒文信也加入行列，籲請善心人士捐贈適宜5-12歲兒童的全新或未包裝的各色玩具。該會還強調培養兒童愛好和平心態，不要武器類的玩具。

              5日那天，華埠退伍軍人會成員在收集兒童玩具活動結束後，轉往菲利普廣場，迎接波士頓市長吳弭開進華埠的聖誕假日列車。該會前會長司徒文信利用機會，請吳弭市長支持該會籌建華裔退伍軍人紀念碑的活動。司徒文信表示，建造這一紀念碑，可促使更多人重視華裔對美國的建立、穩定、繁榮也有巨大貢獻，就像不遠處的南端(South End)已在吳弭市長協助下，建有波多黎各退伍軍人紀念廣場一樣，希望華裔退伍軍人也能有個美麗的紀念地點，藉以懷想先人，也彰顯華裔對美國的貢獻。

華埠主街在聖誕前的每週六，都安排舞獅活動。