Governor Baker Nominates Brian J. Costa as Clerk Magistrate of the Salem District Court

 Governor Baker Nominates Brian J. Costa as Clerk Magistrate of the Salem District Court

 

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker nominated Brian J. Costa as Clerk Magistrate of the Salem District Court.

 

“With the addition of Acting Clerk Magistrate Costa, Massachusetts will receive a seasoned candidate that is well-prepared to serve the Court,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are proud to submit his nomination to the Governor’s Council for consideration.”

 

“Acting Clerk Magistrate Costa has years of experience within the Trial Court which makes him a well-qualified candidate for the District Court,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “I am pleased to submit this nomination to the Governor’s Council for their advice and consent.”

 

The District Court hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to five years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties; all misdemeanors; and all violations of city and town ordinances and by-laws. The District Court is located in 62 courts across the Commonwealth.

 

For more information about the District Court, 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 Brian J. Costa

 

Brian J. Costa began his career in 2001 as an Internal Auditor at the Administrative Office of the Trial Court, where he conducted financial, operational and systems audits until 2013. Mr. Costa then joined the Salem District Court as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate, a position he remained in until October 2021, when he was promoted to First Assistant Clerk Magistrate. Then, in December of 2021, Mr. Costa was appointed Acting Clerk Magistrate of the Salem District Court, which he still serves as today. Mr. Costa is an active member of his community, serving as an Executive Board Member and as Treasurer of the Association of Magistrates and Assistant Clerks. He also coaches youth hockey in Methuen. Mr. Costa received his bachelor’s degree from Assumption College in 1999.

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麻州州務卿選情趨緊 Tanisha Sullivan宣佈40州市政要支持

 Tanisha Sullivan Earns Endorsements From 40 Municipal and State Officials

 Support comes on heels of endorsements from multiple labor organizations representing 135K working families in Massachusetts

 July 27, 2022 — Today, Tanisha Sullivan’s campaign for Secretary of State announced receiving the following individual endorsements from local officials across Massachusetts:

         · David Martin, Select Board Chair, Acton

· Tom Hendrickson, City Councillor, Agwam

· Ana Devlin Gauthier, City Council, Amherst

· Anika Lopes, City Council, Amherst 

· Hannah Bowen, Councilor at Large, Beverly 

· Moises Rodrigues, former Mayor, Brockton

· Raul Fernandez, former Select Board member, Brookline

· Ayesha Wilson, School Committee, Cambridge 

· Quinton Zondervan, City Council, Cambridge 

· Ken Reeves, former Mayor, Cambridge

· Roberto Jimenez-Rivera, School Committee, Chelsea

· Damali Vidot, City Council, Chelsea

· Nicole LaChapelle, Mayor, Easthampton 

· Greg Verga, Mayor, Gloucester

· Koko Givner, City Council, Holyoke 

· Jenny Rivera, City Council, Holyoke

· Jose Maldonado Velez, City Council, Holyoke

· Gregory Del Rosario, City Council, Lawrence  

· Jonathan Guzman, School Committee, Lawrence

· Brandon Robbins, School Committee, Leominster

· Coco Alinsug, City Council, Lynn

· Keith Bernard, Malden School Committee

· Samantha Perlman, City Councilor, Marborough

· Shane Burgo, Councilor, New Bedford

· Stan Moulton, City Councilor, Northampton

· Michael Quinlan, Former Councilor, Northampton

· Andre Green, Somerville School Committee

· Jake Wilson, Councilor at Large Somerville 

· Kristen Strezo, Councilor at Large Somerville 

· Jesse Clingan, City Council, Somerville 

· Manny Cruz, Salem School Committee

· Patricia Morsillo, City Council President Salem

· Megan Ricardi, City Council Salem 

· Alice Merkl, City Council, Salem

· Zaida Goven, City Council, Springfield

· Jonathan Paz, City Council, Waltham 

· Andrew Lipsett, School Committee, Woburn

· Khrystian King, City Council, Worcester

· Sue Mailman, School Committee, Worcester

· Thu Nguyen, City Council, Worcester

 

This week’s endorsements represent the latest in a growing wave of support for Sullivan from elected leaders, labor unions, progressive organizations, and national groups. Over the last several weeks, Tanisha was endorsed by Local 103 IBEW, 1199 SEIU, SEIU 509, and the Greater Boston Building Trades Union which collectively represent nearly 135,000 working families across Massachusetts, as well as the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC and Elect Black Women PAC . Read more here.

麻州州長指派2名中小學教育委員會新委員

 Governor Baker Appoints Two New Members to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Farzana Mohamed, an author and management consultant, and Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry, joined the Board 

MALDEN  –– Governor Charlie Baker today appointed two new members to serve on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and work to strengthen the Commonwealth’s K-12 public education system: Farzana Mohamed, an author and management consultant, and Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry.

Ms. Canavan is a senior executive and former community college adjunct faculty member who currently serves as the chief executive officer of Tech Foundry, an economic development nonprofit which focuses on connecting underserved and underrepresented adults to training and placement in the information technology sector. She has provided leadership to education, workforce development and community projects in the Springfield area for many years, including serving as the co-chair of Springfield Business Leaders for Education. She was also a member of the “Portrait of a Graduate” strategic planning initiative for Springfield Public Schools.

Previously Ms. Canavan was an executive vice president of corporate relations and advocacy at United Personnel Services/Masis Staffing in Springfield. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and conducted graduate studies in American history at Boston University.

Ms. Mohamed is the author of “How to Negotiate Your First Job,” which aims to help college graduates and young professionals negotiate the terms and conditions of their employment. Ms. Mohamed is a management consultant with expertise in healthcare information technology. Currently she is a managing partner at Process Improvement, LLC, which advises global clients on process improvement, change management, employee engagement and corporate governance. Previously, she was the chief of staff and director of strategic planning at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham where she was on the hospital’s senior management team with primary responsibility for organizational governance. Ms. Mohamed holds a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 “Both Ms. Canavan and Ms. Mohamed bring a unique combination of management expertise and experience in the education sector that will benefit the Commonwealth’s schools and the students they serve,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are grateful for their commitment to help create strong educational starts for children and families in schools throughout Massachusetts.”

“Ms. Canavan and Ms. Mohamed have developed strong community partnerships and have engaged businesses to help strengthen educational progress in their communities,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are very pleased they will now bring their experience and commitment to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.”

Ms. Canavan and Ms. Mohamed replace board members Amanda Fernandez and James Morton, who completed their five-year terms on June 30.

 “James and Amanda have been outstanding contributors to our work by providing hands-on leadership across a range of critical policy issues, and more importantly they always put the interests of children and equity front and center, for which I am truly grateful,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “We welcome Tricia and Farzana to the Board and look forward to working with them.” 

The Board will meet on Monday, August 15 at 12 p.m. at DESE headquarters in Malden.

波士頓市黑人男性進步辦公室撥款10萬元資助25社區組織

 OFFICE OF BLACK MALE ADVANCEMENT AWARDS SMALL GRANTS TO 25 COMMUNITY-LED ORGANIZATIONS

$100,000 to organizations providing critical support for Black men and boys

BOSTON - Wednesday, June 27, 2022 - To support the needs of Black male residents, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement is awarding $100,000 in grants to 25 organizations committed to advocating and improving outcomes for Black men and boys in Boston. The grants are funded through the My Brother’s Keeper FY22 budget.

"Supporting our Black-led community organizations is essential to ensuring that Boston is truly a city for all," said Frank Farrow, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Black Male Advancement. "Black Male Advancement is excited to support the critical work of 25 organizations across the Boston area and increase their capacity with technical assistance, leading towards a stronger support network for Black men and boys in our city".

“The Black Male Advancement team continuously works to support community leaders who are empowering Black men, boys, and their families,” said Mariangely Solis Cervera, Chief of Equity and Inclusion. “I’m truly thankful for the grantees’ dedication to creating resources and solutions for communities of color and I look forward to continuing the work alongside them.” 

The 25 diverse, grassroots nonprofit organizations will each receive up to $7,500 for operational support and capacity building to serve the Black male community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s goals for these small grants were centered on connecting with and supporting Black-led organizations focused on one of the three following areas: (1) financial literacy and entrepreneurship, (2) youth development and mentoring, and (3) civic organizing. The funds will be used for a wide range of services including basic needs assistance, mental health programs, and artist development aimed at supporting Black men and boys.

“Black male advancement stood on principles by prioritizing and supporting grassroots organizations that ensure our community has the necessary resources,” said Derrel Weathers, Voices of Liberation. “We are now not only continuously putting in the work of ‘feed the hood,’ we are able to have recurring events like G’s To Gents Event, our direct aid program! With this grant, we are expecting to assist 200 more people through our program. For liberators like myself, this grant was a blessing & will be my first time out of over fifty events in two years that we will have money to work with.”

 The following organizations are selected for this year’s grant recipients:

A Different Path: Career support programs for young Black men interested in entering the real estate industry.

Beat the Odds: Summer program geared for youth creative development, culminating in artists’ curating a summer art project and showcase event.

Boston Chargers: Operational and capacity building for youth football program; financial literacy and self-care workshops.

Brothers Building: Summer forums that focus on the health & well-being of Black Men in the community. 

Boston Raiders Youth Football: Operational assistance for youth registered to play in the upcoming football season and mentoring support.

Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts: Operational support for College tutor program, connecting Black men in college with resources and mentorship opportunities with youth in Boston and Massachusetts.

Copper Civic: Establishing healing retreat for men, investments into building the Black creative economy, and curation of artwork for Roxbury youth.

Dad Ball: Operational assistance for community events for Black fathers and their kids, back-to-school supplies, annual dodgeball tournament and cookout, and a monthly conversation group with fathers to discuss their perspectives on parenting and family dynamics. 

Daddy & Me: Operational and capacity-building support for community literacy programs and home libraries for families of color; Daddy & Me’s First Annual Family Fun Day & Resource Fair.

Deke’s Boxing Power & Fitness: 6 Week Boxing Camp where students will do boxing 101 & Cardio courses to learn the basics of boxing.

Herc42Skills LLC: Operational assistance for community events to support youth and families with health and wellness, basic needs, and school supplies.

King Amongst Kings: Operational support for community events and for monthly meetings where Black men can add value by discussing relevant topics, their businesses, and upcoming ventures.

Know Thyself: Know Thyself Educational Curriculum (The Relationship between Black Males, Black, the Black Family, and Black Culture).

No Books, No Ball: Operational assistance for youth summer basketball and mentoring programs.

The Nubian Square Foundation: Operational assistance for various programs that will support Black community members in efforts to understand housing and development, purchase properties and or developments in a collaborative effort to buy back Roxbury.

NxT Era Panthers: Support programming and services for youth through sports, mentorship, and literacy.

One Love Sports Academy: Operational assistance for enrichment, sports, and family programs and wrap-around services aimed at providing holistic care to Black youth and their families.

Origin Nile Publishing Co:  Operational assistance to artist collective for events aimed at inspiring youth to read, write and express themselves. 

Rebel Cause Inc.: Increasing professional development opportunities for artists and establishing community events highlighting local artists.

Score4More: Operational assistance for Save Our Streets/Silence the Violence Weekend Basketball Tournament & Community Day event.

Team New England: Basic needs assistance for youth mentees and development of a weekly mental health program with professional support.

Union of Minority Neighborhoods: Community Dialogues with Black fathers and sons to understand the challenges of living in the Boston area; a public display of images and quotes from dialogues in various places in the community.

Voices of Liberation: Expansion of G’s to Gents, a direct aid program that creates a safe, transformative space for men of color and from marginalized communities to take steps of healing, personal growth, and professional development; Operational assistance for Feed the Hood program, a food assistance program for families in need.

Yardtime Entertainment: Series of innovative sessions tailored to men of color who are looking for solutions to dealing with mental health.  

Young Man with a Plan: Summer programs associated with college and career, writing, financial literacy, wellness/fitness, and arts & culture.

波士頓移民辦公室 (MOIA) 新主任出爐 越南裔MONIQUE TÚ NGUYEN接掌

波士頓市政府中文新聞稿:

吳弭市長任命 MONIQUE TÚ NGUYEN 為波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處(MOIA)主任

Nguyen 女士將領導該部門為波士頓的移民促進穩定性、經濟賦權、公民所有權和社會融合

 BOSTON - 波士頓 - 市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)今天任命 Monique Tú Nguyen 為波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處(MOIA)主任。該部門隸屬於波士頓市公平與包容內閣(Equity and Inclusion Cabinet),負責為波士頓的移民維權,並致力於確保公共政策具有包容性。MOIA 還與本市其他部門和移民社區合作,開展旨在創造公平和歸屬感的方案。

「MOIA 在為我們的移民社區賦權、跨越鄰里的社區建設、能公平地聯繫居民與波士頓提供的各種機會是至關重要的,MOIA 對於賦權於本市的移民、跨越鄰里的社區營造,以及讓所有人與波士頓提供的機會有所連結方面有著至關重要的地位」市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)說,「憑藉著 Monique 為移民及其家人廣泛維權的承諾,她的領導力和經驗將帶領我們繼續為市政服務轉型、賦予居民權力並確保波士頓是屬於每一個人的城市。」「Monique 在領導社區服務方面的經驗, 以及她對經濟和種族正義的承諾, 對我們的使命相當重要, 」公平和包容內閣主管 Mariangela Solis Cervera 說,「能與她一起為波士頓的移民創造成功之路並賦權給我們這個豐富多樣的城市的每一位居民,讓我感到很高興。」

Nguyen 將以主任的身分領導該部門為波士頓的移民促進穩定性、經濟賦權、公民所有權和社會融合。其中的項目包括免費移民諮詢 (Free Immigration Consultations) 、夢想者獎學金 (Dreamers Fellowship) 、移民專業人員實習課程 (Immigrant Professionals Fellowship),以及移民引領波士頓(Immigrants Lead Boston)等等。此外, MOIA 目前正在支持社區組織提供的心理健康服務(mental health programming),並與本州機動車登記處(RMV)合作,為擬定於 2023 年 7 月生效的駕駛執照法案(Driver’s License Bill)做準備。「我來自一個移民家庭,我親身體驗過移民們為探索世界追尋安全和夢想時具有遠見的勇氣 - 在此路程中經常會遭遇持續不斷的掙扎,」Monique Tú Nguyen 說,「我感謝吳市長和 Solis Cervera 主管讓我有機會確保波士頓對移民的包容性,並推進MOIA 的工作。」

在擔任此職位之前,Nguyen 曾擔任瑪塔哈里婦女勞工中心 (Motahari Women Workers’ Center)的執行主任長達 10 年,致力於促進家庭傭工、婦女、移民及其家人的權利和保護。她還因領導麻州無證件者基金(MassUndocuFund, 一個專為移民勞工提供針對 COVID-19 新冠疫情的百萬美元現金救濟基金) 以及在 2014 年帶頭促成麻薩諸塞州家庭傭工權利法案的通過而受到認可。

Nguyen 將在 8 月 16 日就任。她的任命是繼MOIA的前主任Yusufi Vali 於五月被任命為市長的副幕僚長之後所宣布的。

Nguyen 來自加拿大溫哥華, 是一對越戰難民夫婦引以為傲的女兒。她會說英語、越南語, 並且正在學習西班牙語。Nguyen 喜歡烹飪、跳舞、健行, 以及有關社區建設的夢想和計畫。

MAYOR WU APPOINTS MONIQUE TÚ NGUYEN DIRECTOR OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR IMMIGRANT ADVANCEMENT

Nguyen will lead the department to advance stability, economic empowerment, civic ownership, and social integration for immigrants in Boston

Monique Tú Nguyen

BOSTON - Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today appointed Monique Tú Nguyen as the Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). The department, which is within the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, advocates for immigrants in Boston and works to ensure public policy is inclusive. MOIA also collaborates with City departments and immigrant communities on programs aimed at creating equity and belonging.  “MOIA is critical to empowering our immigrant communities, building community across our neighborhoods and connecting all to Boston’s opportunities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “With Monique's extensive commitment to advocacy for immigrants and their families, she brings leadership and experience as we continue to transform our City services, empower residents and ensure that Boston is a city for all.” “Monique’s experience in community-driven leadership and commitment to economic and racial justice are important to our mission,” said Mariangely Solis Cervera, Chief of Equity and Inclusion. “I am excited to work alongside her not only to create pathways of success for immigrants in Boston, but to empower every resident in our rich and diverse city.”  As Director, Nguyen will lead the department to advance stability, economic empowerment, civic ownership, and social integration for immigrants in Boston. This includes programs such as Free Immigration Consultations, the Dreamers Fellowship, the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship, and Immigrants Lead Boston. In addition, MOIA is now supporting community-based organizations in mental health programming and working with the RMV to prepare for the Driver’s License Bill to go into effect July 2023.  “Coming from an immigrant family, I know firsthand the visionary courage of immigrants as they venture into the world to seek out safety and a dream – often met with continual struggle on the journey,” said Monique Tú Nguyen. “I’m thankful to Mayor Wu and Chief Solis Cervera for this opportunity to make sure Boston is inclusive to immigrants and to advance the work of MOIA.” Prior to this appointment, Nguyen served as Executive Director of Matahari Women Workers’ Center for 10 years, advancing the rights and protections for domestic workers, women, immigrants, and their families. She’s also been recognized for her leadership of the MassUndocuFund, a million dollar COVID-19 cash relief fund for immigrant workers, and for spearheading the successful passage of the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 2014. Nguyen’s first day is August 16. Her appointment comes after MOIA’s previous Director, Yusufi Vali, was appointed the Deputy Chief of Staff in May.  Nguyen is from Vancouver, Canada and a proud daughter of Vietnam War refugees. She speaks English, Vietnamese, and is learning Spanish. Nguyen loves to cook, dance, hike, and dream and scheme about community building.