波士頓市府移民進步辦公室通訊

 

Immigrant Advancement

You are invited to Community Iftar 2022 hosted by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, Boston Public School’s Office of English Language Learners, and Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. The event will be on April 22 at 6:30 pm at the Bruce C. Bolling Building at 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Face masks will be required. You can RSVP here. Email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov or call 617-635-2980 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! Apply for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship Free Immigration Consultations on April 20 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for April 20. Our next available appointments are on May 4. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Events and Announcements April 15 - Deadline to apply for The Chrysalis Lab's $80,000 grants to innovative, at-scale, pro-immigrant narrative projects April 20 - Get support registering for a SuccessLink summer job April 25 - RFI due for community input to improve the City of Boston's evacuation planning May 4 - June 30 - Neighborhood Coffee Hours with Mayor Wu May 11 - Deadline for Boston community-based organizations that employ community health workers to apply for funding from the Boston Public Health Commission May 27 - Last day to apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program by the Madison Park Development Corporation’s Youth Workforce Team Eligible employers, including nonprofits, can get $4,000 per employee from the State HireNow program to help hire and train new workers  Found in Translation is taking applications for its fall Language Access Fellowship, which provides free medical interpreter training and job placement for low-income bilingual women Job Postings The City of Boston is hiring an International Business Strategy Manager The Boston Green New Deal Coalition is looking for translators and interpreters in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cabo Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Anyone interested can email Kendra Beaver at kbeaver@dbedc.org ACEDONE is hiring a Program Assistant, Teacher Assistant, and Enrichment Instructors for its Summer Learning Academy Tufts is hiring part-time Community Evaluators A Faith That Does Justice is urgently seeking volunteer teachers, tutors, student mentors, and a Program Director for its upcoming 12-week ESOL program

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美國海岸巡衛隊在波士頓建新碼頭 麻州長、波士頓市長聯袂動鏟破土

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(Boston Orange 整理編譯) 美國海岸巡衛隊位於北端 (North End) 商業街 (Commercial)的波士頓基地，今 (14) 日在麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker) 、波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 、聯邦眾議員林奇 (Steven Lynch) 等人出席的隆重中，舉行了新碼頭的動工破土儀式。

整個施工計畫預計今夏竣工，包括拆除現有碼頭，艦新的中央碼頭，以及浮動碼頭，並擴大服務團隊，以支援即將來到波士頓的6艘新Cutter船。

這6艘船組成的艦隊約需資3億8000萬元。每艘Cutter艦長145尺，可以載24名海岸巡衛隊員。每艘船都能在海上作業至少5天，讓海岸巡衛隊的。

海岸巡衛隊第一區指揮官，海軍少將Thomas Allan也出席了儀式。

這是海岸巡衛隊在東北區的一項大型投資，約3500萬元，翻修現有的海岸巡衛隊在波士頓的設施，另外斥資3億8000萬元購買6艘新的快速回應鑑，以取代舊有的島嶼巡邏船。

紐約的第一區將負責從紐約到加拿大邊境的運作。這些快速回應船艦將主要用於搜尋，援救，以及執行漁獲法，緝毒，攔截非法移民，並負責港口，水路及海岸安全，國家防衛。

海岸巡衛隊還將在波士頓地區增加222名新人，來維護船艦。

            麻州州長查理貝克指出，第一艘Cutter艦是大約240年前在麻州的紐百利港( Newbury Port)建造的。

波士頓市長吳弭強調了在波士頓市內做這投資的重要性，除現有的500個工作機會之外，將再創造200個工作機會，為地方帶來4500萬元的經濟效益。

波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)。

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $120 Million Investment in Public Colleges and Universities to Modernize Buildings to Further STEM Studies

 Baker-Polito Administration Announces $120 Million Investment in Public Colleges and Universities to Modernize Buildings to Further STEM Studies

Additional $400 Million Will Be Invested Over the Next Five Years for Critical Building Infrastructure

 

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BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced investments totaling more than $120 million to four public colleges and universities to renovate and expand campus facilities that further students’ skills in STEM fields. Salem State University, Massasoit Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell will each receive $30 million for major capital projects that will modernize campus facilities to support STEM instruction and expand the number of skilled workers in key STEM occupations in the Commonwealth. The improvements will increase enrollment capacity in these programs by about 2,000 students. Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced the funding today at an event at Salem State University.

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The Administration today also announced a new $165 million program to make critical infrastructure upgrades at higher education campuses over the next five years. The first four awards of the new Critical Building Infrastructure Program, totaling over $60 million, will support projects at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Northern Essex Community College, Berkshire Community College, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.  This funding is in addition to $250 million the Administration has committed to address smaller critical repairs at college campuses over the next five years.

 

“The investments we are announcing today will help our public colleges and universities better educate and train the workforce of tomorrow,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The overarching goal of these investments is to modernize campus facilities to support STEM instruction, ensuring students graduate from college with skills to be ready to compete in high-demand fields.”

 

“These capital projects at our state colleges and universities will help to further expand capacity in the STEM workforce and grow enrollment at these institutions,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are glad to support these projects and invest in our public institutions of higher education.”

 

The state’s investment will leverage local contributions, bringing the total investments to $242 million for the four major projects. The state funds are available through An Act Providing for Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements for the Commonwealth, a $3.9 billion capital bond bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2018.

 

The projects will help the colleges and universities boost enrollment in high-demand STEM programs, and three projects will expand enrollment capacity in nursing and health sciences programs, which will assist the Commonwealth in supporting a pipeline of new talent for an essential workforce impacted by the pandemic.

 

“All four of these major projects address critical workforce and economic development priorities in their regions for high growth STEM majors and occupations,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “And the UMass Dartmouth project will be the first project undertaken as part of our strategy to address critical building infrastructure needs at all of our public higher education campuses over the next five years.”

 

“These investments will enhance campus facilities and open opportunities for more students across the Commonwealth to access education in critical, high-demand fields,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Heffernan. “We are pleased to fund this important capital work at colleges and universities that will deliver long-lasting benefits to our students, workforce, and economy.”

 

Each project was evaluated on how it will respond to workforce needs, potential impact on students, collaboration with industry organizations and education partners, as well as criteria established as part of the administration’s strategic framework for long-term capital investments at public higher education campuses, which prioritizes projects to address the deferred maintenance backlog and support workforce needs.

 

Major Capital Project Awards - $120 Million:

 

Massasoit Community College, Science, Nursing and Allied Health Renovations: The project will include comprehensive renovations to the college’s science and liberal arts buildings, which will benefit nearly every student enrolled at the college. Science labs will be modernized, specialized instructional space increased, and classrooms expanded. The total project will cost approximately $41 million, with $30 million in state funds.

 

Salem State University, SSU BOLD: This project will alter the campus footprint through the sale of the South Campus and provide updated healthcare and STEM spaces that will positively impact students’ experiences. The total project cost is estimated at $84 million, with $30 million in state investment, $54 million investment from Salem State and private donations.

 

Springfield Technical Community College, Relocation of the School of Health and Patient Simulation: This project will relocate the School of Health and Patient Simulation programs out of Building 20 into more suitable locations on the STCC campus and in the Springfield Technology Park. The total projected cost is $41 million, with $30 million state funds, $11 investment from STCC and private resources.

 

University of Massachusetts Lowell, Olney Hall: This project will modernize and improve capacity in lab spaces and address size constraints and enrollment needs in STEM fields such as biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, and civil and environmental engineering. The total project cost is $75 million, with $30 million in state funds and $45 million committed by UMass Lowell.

 

New Critical Building Infrastructure Program:

 

This new program launched by the Administration today will address critical building infrastructure renovations at higher education campuses. Approximately $165 million will be invested over the next five years to renovate or repair critical building infrastructure like updating HVAC systems, repairing elevators, and improving energy efficiency in buildings. The Administration has also committed $250 million over five years for smaller critical repairs, like replacing roofs, windows, floors, and bathrooms, $50 million of which will be invested in FY23.

 

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: UMass Dartmouth's $30 million building infrastructure project will modernize the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building that was constructed in 1966 by providing a sustainable, energy efficient HVAC system that includes air conditioning and individual space temperature control. A new ventilation system will improve comfort and offer energy monitoring and control capabilities. Electrical systems will be upgraded and expanded to support the new HVAC equipment, and the project will also involve window replacement and building envelope improvements.

 

Northern Essex Community College: This $10 million investment will support the renovation of the General Services (B) and Science (E) Buildings: Infrastructure renovation of the “B” General Services and “E” Science Buildings on the Haverhill campus, which houses classrooms, labs and offices. The focus of the renovation is on energy efficiency including systems upgrades and replacement of windows and doors, critical ADA compliance needs, and enhanced life safety.  The total project cost is estimated at approximately $12 million.

 

Berkshire Community College: This $10 million investment will support window replacement at Koussevitzky and Edwards Library buildings, including the removal of caulking and replacement of windows to comply with EPA requirements.

 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy: This $10.5 million investment will support upgrades to the infrastructure of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy pier to support the Academy’s training operations.

 

Since 2018, the Baker-Polito Administration has provided significant investments for deferred maintenance projects at all the Commonwealth’s public colleges and universities. During the past six years, the Administration has committed funds or invested approximately $1.1 billion to address deferred maintenance and critical repairs at higher education campuses.

MAYOR WU UNVEILS FIRST CITY BUDGET AND $350 MILLION FEDERAL SPENDING PLAN, TO DELIVER ON THE DETAILS OF CORE CITY SERVICES AND LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR BOSTON’S GREEN NEW DEAL

MAYOR WU UNVEILS FIRST CITY BUDGET AND $350 MILLION FEDERAL SPENDING PLAN, TO DELIVER ON THE DETAILS OF CORE CITY SERVICES AND LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR BOSTON’S GREEN NEW DEAL  The budget, in partnership with federal ARPA funds, reflects the clear call for transformative action to support affordable housing, landmark investments in mental health, early education and childcare, arts, climate resiliency, and initiatives to close Boston’s racial wealth gap 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)感謝即將離任的波士頓市財務長Justin Sterritt (圖中最高者)，特地送給他一塊路牌。(周菊子攝)

BOSTON - Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today proposed her administration’s first budget, with coordinated resources to set a foundation for the future, connect Boston’s communities, and deliver on the details of City services across all neighborhoods. The recommended Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget is $3.99 billion, representing new growth of $216 million or 5.7% over Fiscal Year 2022, and the Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Plan totals $3.6 billion of neighborhood infrastructure investments. Mayor Wu also unveiled her plan to connect $350 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to accelerate a Green New Deal for Boston through major investments to leverage the operating and capital budgets, focusing on affordable housing, mental health, climate resiliency, early education and childcare, arts, and economic opportunity to bridge Boston’s racial wealth gap. “In this moment of urgency and opportunity for Boston, our recommended budget ties together our shared resources to set a foundation for the future, connect our communities, and deliver on the details of City services across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As we emerge from the pandemic, this budget charts a course towards our brightest future for our children, for our communities, for Boston. I’m so excited to be building that future together.”  Mayor Wu’s first budget proposal comes in the first year of a new balance of budgetary power with the City Council. For the first time, Mayor Wu and the Office of Budget Management (OBM) hosted a series of listening sessions in partnership with the Boston City Council to engage residents on the budget process and solicit public feedback, ahead of the Mayor submitting each to the City Council. Through these listening sessions and a citywide survey in 12 languages, the City directly engaged with over a thousand residents over the last three months to guide budget drafting. The budget proposal reflects the clear call from residents for transformative action to support Boston’s people, neighborhoods, and City services. The Recommended FY23 Operating Budget comes a month after Boston received AAA bond ratings from both rating agencies for the eighth year in a row. These ratings are a recognition of the City’s strong fiscal management before and during the pandemic, despite its significant impact on the City. The ratings will allow the City to secure the most favorable rates for infrastructure investments to support equity, affordability, and resiliency in every neighborhood.  “Mayor Wu’s FY23 Budget submission centers residents' voices in its investments while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility that has earned Boston high marks for financial management,” said Justin Sterritt, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Boston. “The strategic use of the Operating Budget, Capital Plan and Federal ARPA funding together will unlock transformational investments that will have deep impacts for communities in Boston.'' The budget, through the multiple funding sources, proposes targeted impact in key areas including:  ·       An unprecedented commitment of $380 million in housing affordability through the Operating budget, the Capital budget, and federal recovery funds to build and acquire new affordable units, invest in affordable homeownership, and fund housing stability services and an expanded voucher program. ·       A greener City vehicle fleet, improvements for mobility and active transportation, the first citywide composting program, new leadership for food justice and urban agriculture, and investments in Boston’s tree canopy and open space that will collectively accelerate Boston’s Green New Deal. ·       A new Center for Behavioral Health at the Boston Public Health Commission to elevate mental health as a Citywide priority, a coordinated crisis response program, specialized supports for older adults, and pathways for greater representation of Boston residents and people of color in public safety jobs.  ·       Accelerating an equitable economic recovery by more than doubling investments in Main Streets districts to support our small businesses; creating an innovative Legacy Business Fund; funding the new Office of Contract Services that will help tie city contracting to wealth-building opportunities for BIPOC- and women-owned local businesses; expanding workforce development for immigrant professionals, young people, and city residents; and investing in neighborhood placemaking, arts, and culture.  ·       A major expansion of the City’s language access capacity, investments in immigration legal services, wraparound supports for returning citizens, and resources to grow the City’s new Office of Black Male Advancement and Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement to amplify the voices of all Boston residents. ·        Empowering youth and families, with a significant commitment to the Boston Public Schools through a $40 million increase for BPS in the Operating Budget paired with over $100 million in federal ESSER funding to support students and school communities, strengthen academics, and improve facilities and operations; a new Office of Early Childhood; and funding for 6,000 youth summer jobs and 1,000 full-year jobs. ·   The budget works in concert with $350 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to accelerate a Green New Deal for Boston. Mayor Wu’s proposal for ARPA funds builds on the $95 million in federal funding for emergency relief for residents, financial support for small businesses, and the two-year fare-free bus pilot. The proposal includes:  ·       $206 million for housing stability, affordable homeownership and financial assistance to first-generation homebuyers, strategic acquisitions to combat displacement, and deeply-affordable housing creation on City-owned land; a nation-leading pilot to advance energy efficiency in triple deckers and other multi-family homes while maintaining affordability; and upgrades to public housing units across five sites for air quality, energy efficiency, and health; ·       $34 million for economic opportunity and inclusion, to grow BIPOC-owned businesses, further invest in Main Street business districts, expand tuition-free community college and workforce training programs, and create a commercial rental rebate program to support small business recovery and build wealth in Boston neighborhoods; ·       $31.5 million for climate-focused investments, including expanding the Green Youth Jobs program, creating walking and biking infrastructure, growing and preserving our urban tree canopy, strengthening our local food systems, and supporting electrification of the City vehicle and school bus fleet;  ·       $20 million for transformative arts and culture investments that will facilitate placemaking and strengthen both downtown and our neighborhood communities; ·       $20 million to ensure an equitable response to the ongoing pandemic by supporting critical COVID-19 vaccination efforts, ongoing testing, community engagement, and continued collaboration with community-based organizations and community health centers; ·       $18 million to tackle behavioral health and substance use disorder challenges; ·       $15 million for investments in Boston’s early education and childcare system, including growing the early educator workforce and streamlining access and enrollment for Boston families; and ·       $5 million for evaluation and equitable administration, to support language access, establish an equity framework, and ensure strong compliance with federal guidelines. The proposals for the spending of federal funds and revenue replacement was formally filed with the City Council on Monday with the annual submission of the operating budget and capital plan.  For more information about the proposed budget visit http://budget.boston.gov/. For more information about the ARPA funds visit http://boston.gov/recove