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This easy 是研究顯示很多項目只能為少數鮮明差異和周圍制度種族主義的存 如果疫情教會了我們什麼東西，那 attention of media and government reporting form allows for various lan- 的移民提供此類服務。在。一個新的聯盟“Vaccine不難理解當一個人進入Adcotron不難理解當一個人進入Adcotron Eq- EMS公司玻璃大門時所獲得的就是，所有人都是緊密相連的。但 EMS公司玻璃大門時所獲得的 officials nationwide. In the period guages to be used. uity Now! Coalition”聚集了公共 是，如果不能讓所有人安全地接種 from March 2020 to December 2020, (For example, https://stopaapihate. 那種振奮之情。不僅環境一塵不染－－公司在南波士頓海洋工業園那種振奮之情。不僅環境一塵不染－－公司在南波士頓海洋工業園健康專家，公民權利和社會正義領麻州州長派屈克在其FY2014 疫苗而免於病患，我們如何能以一 a national coalition, Stop AAPI Hate typeform.com/to/KUT4C8HE) 所佔的35,000平方英尺中珍珠白的牆壁到處可見──而且以一個高提案中提出向州立公民項目分配所佔的35,000平方英尺中珍珠白的牆壁到處可見──而且以一個高袖來共同解決麻薩諸塞州疫苗分配 個整體前進？ (https://stopaapihate.org/) received While state sen. Jamie Eldridge 資助100萬美金,不平等的問題。 同比增長321% 2020年6月12號，Marty Walsh over 2,800 first-hand reports of acts first presented the Safe Communities 度組織的方式呈現，複雜程度不同的芯片製造機與相映的組件與主。度組織的方式呈現，複雜程度不同的芯片製造機與相映的組件與主根據Massachusetts Public 市長在一個行政令中宣布，種族歧 of aggression or hate speech, 126 of Act nearly 10 years ago, it has just Health Association提供的數據， 視是公共衛生危機。 Boston Pub- them against Asians over 60 years old. been refiled by State Reps Liz Mi- 板合併板合併州長派屈克在近期出席一 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes Young介紹，Adcotron Young介紹，Adcotron 白人居民接受的疫苗是黑人居民的 lic Health Commision (BPHC)發布 Reports from across the country, randa and Ruth Balser. The bill aims 成功的真正秘訣並不在于高技術機械或者生產衍生的綜合產品，而個媒體討論會中說道：「麻州，成功的真正秘訣並不在于高技術機械或者生產衍生的綜合產品，而 PhotoPhoto by by Agnes Agnes Young Young – – The The employees employees of of Adcotron Adcotron EMS, EMS, Inc. 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Coalition”發表了一 了解社區和居民視角中看到的種族 day bias is often becoming physical. public services, whether it’s getting 責控制按鈕，有的負責檢查組件，有的負責轉動錶盤，有的通過顯得更加富足美好。這些移民為我責控制按鈕，有的負責檢查組件，有的負責轉動錶盤，有的通過顯 ItIt is is not not difficult difficult to to understand understand the the unmistakableunmistakable – – every every employee employee 篇新聞稿，向州長Charlie Baker提 歧視。 Attacks range from verbal insults to a COVID-19 vaccine or reporting cheerfulcheerful feeling feeling one one gets gets when when en en-- turningturning to to greet greet her her as as she she made made her her 微鏡觀察整套設備。們的國家和社會做出了很大的貢微鏡觀察整套設備。出5個要求，重點提及了這些種族分 根據BPHC，RFI的目的是聽取 spitting, hitting, pushing, and in some a hate crime. 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People in this country still tional Film Festival (RIFF), and the process was motivated by racism, respond to those types of really Arts Emerson. rather than fact, and did not share that unfortunate political tactics.” He “We’re co-presenting a lot, information with the court. added, “We continue to see the same so [we thought], why don’t we “The fact of the matter is that politi- patterns of identifying who the un- actually do something around cians were feeling the pressure from wanted group is in this country and creating a series that focuses on white farmers, from exclusionism, at creating a political agenda around BIPOC communities, whether the time, and public officials got to them.” it’s around themes or around the military,” said Osaki. “They told The film raises the question of understanding that we all have them they had to do this.” He added, who gets to dictate history and what these same stories,” said Lisa “A lot of people point to Pearl Harbor we see in our textbooks, acknowl- Simmons, director of RIFF. “We as a reason for all of this. Really, the edging that there are elements of the understand that culturally, we efforts to exclude Japanese from the country’s past that are often over- are more alike than we are not. It West Coast were in motion for decades. looked. Osaki said that it is important was a way to think about how we They came in on the heels of the Chi- for a nation to embrace its mistakes, could cross sector our audiences. nese, who had been excluded in the late in order to recover and evolve. Ac- Is there a way that we could cu- 1800’s. Those same forces were trying cording to Simmons, movies like rate a series together to bring our to do the same thing to Japanese Amer- Osaki’s can continue to challenge audiences to one space?” icans and were successful in getting the hegemonic narratives that dismiss In “Alternative Facts,” Osaki U.S. government to pass the 1924 Im- these tragic realities and encourage studies the use of misinforma- migration Act, which banned all Asian viewers to seek out the truth. tion in the justification for having immigration. So these efforts were in “It’s really about unearthing this Japanese Americans relocated motion for a long time.” history,” said Simmons. “It’s about The conditions that led to the in- giving people the opportunity to see Photo courtesy of Arts Emerson to internment camps. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s ternment of Japanese Americans have the history behind the history, for “Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Executive Order 9066 led to not disappeared. Today, the suppression people to really understand that you Order 9066,” directed by Jon Osaki. the enforcement of this plan, of facts in order to target a demonized can’t believe everything you read The incarceration of Japanese with about 120,000 people, who group is a practice that still continues. and everything you see. You have to Americans in internment camps had mostly been living on the Pacific Minority communities have felt the look beyond that and understand that happened during World War II, but Coast, being interned. Osaki reveals effects of the travel ban and detention there’s another story that may have the culture of false information and that many false claims of espionage of migrant families, under the Trump been buried. So it’s our responsibility political manipulation that went on and sabotage on the West Coast were administration. The parallels to the to be able to unearth that and to be then is still very active today, ac- used to validate the removal of Japa- culture and political climate that Ex- able to bring that history forward.” cording to filmmaker Jon Osaki. His nese people, with stories of the detec- ecutive Order 9066 was born under still movie, “Alternative Facts: The Lies tion of submarine signals being spread. exist, said Osaki. The dates for the upcoming in- of Executive Order 9066,” was fea- In the documentary, political activist “Unfortunately, the politics of fear stallments of the Shared Stories se- tured in “Shared Stories,” a monthly and legal scholar Peter Irons even un- is alive and well, today,” said Osaki. ries are below: film series that began streaming from covers a memorandum where Edward “What’s very disheartening about what MAR 24–28 February 24 – 28. The program was Ennis, a justice department lawyer, we have seen over the last four years APR 21–25 a collaboration between the Boston essentially wrote to solicitor general and what we continue to see today is MAY 19–23 Asian American Film Festival, Bos- Charles Fahy, [in Irons’ words] “We that the political tactics of targeting JUN 23–27

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Resultatively, colleges that we not only attract talented indi- education and political leaders gathered of refugee admissions to the United have seen declining enrollment from viduals from across the globe to our to discuss the advancement of immigra- States. The Trump administration international students. universities but that we have a clear tion reform measures on Friday, Feb. announced in October of 2020 that it “After an unprecedented period of set of incentives to benefit from the 19. would cap the number of refugees al- hostility towards immigrants, towards talents and productivity of these indi- Harvard University President Law- lowed at a record low of 15,000. Ear- refugees, we’re at a critical turning viduals when they graduate. We need rence Bacow and Exelon Chairman lier that year in March, Trump also point,” Bacow said. “We need Congress to keep them here," he said. Emeritus John Rowe were among the proceeded to halt refugee admissions to pass legislation to put the undocu- Bacow emphasized the urgency dozens of speakers to attend the New amidst the pandemic with the intent mented on a path to citizenship and to of our current political moment. England Business Immigration Sum- of protecting domestic employment. win back international students and “We’re at a critical turning point,” he mit. These cuts in the number of scholars to avoid lasting damage to our said. “We’re saddled with immigra- The event, cohosted by the Mas- refugees and immigrants have made national competitiveness, security, and tion laws that have not been revised sachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Ad- it much more difficult for busi- prosperity.” in 30 years.” vocacy Coalition, aimed to emphasize nesses to remain competitive and the importance of passing federal and expand, David Barber, an executive state immigration initiatives for eco- of the Maine-based Barber and Ty- nomic recovery from the coronavirus son Foods said during the summit. pandemic. “Before the pandemic, Maine’s un- Citizenship/Civics Exam The summit highlighted solutions employment rate was below 4% for Continued from page 1 like increasing the number of employ- years, now it’s back up to 4.7%,” he 2021, they have the option to choose three months,” Tsang said. “But now, ment visas issued and creating a path said. “Businesses in Maine do not which exam to take. Tsang said, “I think they reduce the number of people to legalization and citizenship for 11 have enough people to fill all their people should choose to take the old they see per day because they don’t million undocumented workers, start- jobs. Without immigration, Maine [2008] one, instead of the new [2020] want to overcrowd the waiting area. ing with Dreamers, Temporary Protect would have had a net population loss one." After April 19, the USCIS will Before, they would see about 300 Status holders, and essential workers. from 2010 to 2016.” continue to only use the 2008 version of people per day, but not any longer.” The digital event started with re- President Joe Biden has vowed the civics test. marks from Rebecca Shi, executive to replace Trump’s ceiling of 15,000 Due to COVID-19, timing and For more information regarding the director of the American Business refugee arrivals with 62,500 admis- scheduling the interview and exam is Civics Exam, please email Immigration Coalition, on the role of sions. Through an executive order not as certain. [email protected] immigrants in maintaining society’s signed on Feb. 4, Biden also agreed “Before the pandemic, it would take continuity during the COVID-19 pan- to create more efficiency and trans- about three months to process. From The list of questions for the 2008 demic. “Over 70% of immigrants work parency within the vetting process of application process to interview, it takes version can be found on sampan.org in an essential sector. They contribute refugee applications. to $1 trillion in GDP and $340 billion Eva Millona, co-chair of the Mas- in taxes each year,” Shi said, urging for sachusetts Business Immigration bipartisan solutions like a gateway to Coalition and President and CEO of Next Sampan issue will be published on 3/19! citizenship for essential workers and MIRA, stated that a more stream- the Farmworker Modernization Act. lined immigrant policy would have Sen. 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Assitant Editor: Carey Lin Correspondents: Shira Laucharoen, Christine Mui, Richard Auffrey, Mandy Sun, Martin Ma Jacqueline Church C Translators: Blob Joints: A History of dim sum in the U.S. arey Lin, Hongyu Liu, Martin Ma The delights of dim sum! Numer- differently stuffed dumplings.” The restaurant recommendations were pro- Cassidy Langenfeld ous trolley carts of bamboo steamers newspaper answered the question vided, including King Wah, Seventy Emma Le with bao, dumplings, and other dishes a few weeks later, noting that blob Restaurant, and Peking Garden in Lex- [email protected]: are pushed around the room, and you joints were also called Sim Dum, dim ington. simply point at the dishes sum, or Dem Sem. Dim sum was presented with more you want. Sometimes you The New Yorker Maga- positivity in the Globe’s April 22 issue Production: order off a menu, selecting zine on August 30, 1958 that year, which began, “Chinese dim Emma Le, Carey Lin from a long list of intrigu- wrote about the Nom Wah sum might take its place next to pizza SAMPAN is New Eng- ing choices. You might have Tea Parlor, mentioning that it as one of America’s favorite foods.” It land’s only biweekly bi- your own favorite dim sum was “a so-called ‘blob joint,’ continued, “The beauty of dim sum is lingual English-Chinese spot in Chinatown, or maybe which serves blobs, or balls, that one doesn’t need a menu to enjoy newspaper. Sampan fosters elsewhere. or meat, fish, vegetables, and it.” For the first time, there was also cultural understanding and When did dim sum first dough, prepared in the Nom mention of the differences in regional celebrates global diversity. come to the U.S.? What was Richard Auffrey Wah Bakery, next door.” dim sum dishes. “There are basi- Founded in 1972, Sampan is published by the Asian the first dim sum restaurant in Bos- With the advent of the 1970s, cally two styles of dim sum, northern American Civic Associa- ton’s Chinatown? Its origins in the dim sum gained popularity with non- and southern. In the northern style, tion. Sampan is distributed U.S. are murky, with little hard evi- Chinese people and gained much there are regional variations such as free in Chinatown and the dence supporting some of the histori- more press, usually very positive. It Szechuan, Pekingese and Shanghai. In Greater Boston area. All do- cal claims. wasn’t until this time that informa- southern style, there is basically just nations to the publication It’s alleged that the first dim sum tion on dim sum in Boston started Cantonese,” the article said. are tax deductible. Sub- scription: $65/year (1st restaurant in the U.S. was the Hang appearing. The Boston Globe on Jan. Finally, there was a claim about class mail). Ah Tea Room in San Francisco, 29, 1971 published a review of a the first Chinatown restaurant to serve The reproduction, in which opened in 1920, closely fol- new restaurant, Shanghai Low at 21 dim sim. “In the 1930s, dim sum was whole or in part, of any in- lowed later that same year by the Hudson St., noting “Chinese pasteries served at Yee Hung Guey by the first formation contained herein Nom Wah Tea Parlor in New York (dim sum) are served Saturdays and generation of the family that now oper- and prior is forbidden City. Both of these restaurants are still Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.” Then, ates the restaurant.” However, I have without the express writ- ten persmission of the open. However, there were not any on Feb. 7 that same year, the Globe, been unable to locate any supporting publisher. newspaper references about dim sum noted that Peking on the Mystic, in evidence to verify this claim. at these spots during the 1920s and Medford, served “…Chinese ‘paster- So, the first dim sum restaurants in ’30s. It is possible that dim sum was ies’ or dumplings called dim sum in the U.S. likely originated in the 1920s, initially something available primarily Cantonese and dian hsing in the Man- and it’s possible the first one in Bos- dim sum had its start in Chinatown in to the Chinese community, so they did darin tongue. They may be steamed or ton’s Chinatown started in the 1930s, the 1970s. Whatever its origins, dim not advertise to non-Chinese people. fried.” though the evidence is lacking in that sum is a great way to enjoy a meal The earliest newspaper reference The Globe on January 11, 1979 regard. There is more evidence that with family and friends. I found to dim sum was in The San stated, “The Chinatown of Boston has Francisco Examiner on Dec. 2, 1939. a very few restaurants which serve a The advertisement, shown above, not- limited selection of Chinese pastries ed that Fong In featured famous “dim daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m.” The writer visited sum” Chinese tiffin. Tiffin is an older three restaurants that served dim sum, word which referred to a “light meal.” including the Seventy Restaurant, During the 1940s, it seems that Moon Villa, and King Wah. He con- many people thought dim sum was a cluded, “Most of all, I found the Chi- specific food item, not a type of meal. nese pastries at these three restaurants For example, the Knoxville News- ordinary in preparation, limited in Sentinel on Oct. 20, 1946 discussed variety, and overpriced at 80 cents to the Nom Wah Tea Parlor in New York $1 per dish. None of the three offered City, stating one of items served was fried food, and at all of these, the “dim sum, a yellow cup made of egg baked foods were served cold instead noodle filled with chopped pork and of warm off a serving cart.” Chinese vegetables.” The Boston Herald presented During the early 1950s, dim sum a lengthy article on April 4, 1979, restaurants in New York City started stating, “Dim sum, or Chinese tea to gain publicity, though they also ac- lunch, is the Cantonese equivalent of Richard Auffrey/Sampan quired a nickname that lasted into the American brunch. Literally, dim sum early 1960s. The Daily News in New means “tiny hearts,” but its poetic in- York on March 11, 1951 had a request terpretation is ‘tiny snacks to delight from a reader interested in “finding an the heart. Traditionally, dim sum is authentic Chinese ‘blob’ joint.” The an extensive array of bite-size dump- newspaper then noted that “a blob lings, steamed or fried and filled with meal consists of an endless series of meat, fish or sweet bean paste.” Three

San Francisco Examiner, December 2, 1939. Richard Auffrey/Sampan March 5, 2021 SAMPAN 5 Looming MBTA service cuts cause anxiety among local residents By Martin Ma MBTA riders took 333,000 daily quarter mile or half mile. They encour- with no or low car access, and a high have changed their initial proposal of trips in 2020, a fraction of the 1.26 aged everyone who uses those routes number of senior riders or riders 70% available ridership to 75% to 80%. million trips taken daily in 2019, ac- to visit the MBTA trip planner to plan with disabilities. These routes have They have also continued bus service cording to the Massachusetts Bay an alternative, particularly in those high ridership potential.” past midnight and kept service of the Transportation Authority. cases where they would be adversely However, that does not explain Green Line E to Heath St. intact. In response to dwindling ridership affected by the changes. the suspensions to Train, who says Nonetheless, Train believes that the during the COVID-19 pandemic, the With respect to buses, the MBTA is the decision does not consider “a MBTA does not take a holistic view, MBTA announced service changes as working closely with Boston colleges population that comprises foreign but rather “treats the Chelsea area as part of its Forging Ahead initiative, and universities to provide 11% dis- born and large concentrations of no different than a suburban area where which was created in response to the counts on MBTA passes for students immigrant families that we work to the MBTA operates. However, these are organization’s $580 million budget through the Semester Pass Program. serve on a daily basis through our communities that have higher public shortfall. Degree-granting colleges and universi- city services and programs.” health concerns and they face height- On Feb. 23, the MBTA service ties with full-time course loads, and Train spoke to the disproportion- ened instances of air pollution, and they planning team held a virtual meeting that are near MBTA transit lines, can ate impact of COVID-19 on Chelsea. are also heavily transit dependent.” to inform the public about the tempo- offer the program. “Approximately 80% of our resi- In terms of what lies ahead and to rary schedule changes that go into ef- As a result of 11 public meetings dents are frontline workers in our soothe the anxiety of local citizens, Ter- fect in March and April and will affect held during December 2020 during residents are the people that are sus- rie Chan, the community liaison from commuter rail, ferry, subway, bus, and which the public gave their feedback taining the regional economy. They MBTA, said in an email statement, the RIDE paratransit services. on proposed service changes, MBTA’s work in hotels, restaurants, they keep “We can increase service frequency Beginning March 14, the MBTA Forging Ahead is set to begin in March the airport going. They also manage when it’s needed, and we are add- will reduce the frequency on the and April, 2021 with assurances that the regional food supply. Therefore ing service in areas where we’ve seen Green Line, Orange Line, and Red they will still preserve equitable access after the implementation of Forging crowding and steady ridership through- Line by 20% and the Blue Line by and quality services for all the mem- Ahead, especially the service cuts of out the pandemic. We can monitor 5%. Kat Benesh, MBTA chief of oper- bers of the community. route 112, would create some unnec- ridership to add service if and when ations strategy, policy, and oversight, Alex Train, director of housing and essary burdens for locals in Chelsea it’s needed. The priority services to add justified making these changes, claim- community development in Chelsea, and other areas.” back will also depend on riders’ feed- ing “the Blue Line and the RIDE, disagrees. “Residents of Chelsea are Due to public feedback, MBTA back.” which is our paratransit division, have heavily transit dependent. Approxi- had the most durable, which means mately 30% of our residents don’t own essentially the largest percentage of any type of personal car or personal the ridership has continued to ride.” vehicles, so the MBTA service is an However, the MBTA is not just absolute lifeline for them,” Train said. running lines less frequently, it is tem- “Many residents depend on [bus route] porarily suspending some altogether. 112 to both traverse Chelsea to run BPDA Income-Restricted Rental Opportunity The affected lines include routes 18, errands like go to the grocery store or 367 Neponset Ave & 11 Minot Street 52, 55, 68, 79, 212, 221, 465, 710. attend a doctor's appointment at Mass Dorchester, MA 02122 Direct Charlestown and Hingham General Hospital or to access other www.367NeponsetLottery.com ferry service is also being temporarily forms of public transportation.” suspended. 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Plymouth Affordable Housing Lottery The Reserve at Spring Hill Sandy Pines 47 Spring Street, Rehoboth MA www.sebhousing.com Affordable Housing Lottery $288,000 for a 2BR duplex (HOA fees are $42/mo); $320,700 for a 3BR single family (HOA fees are $42/mo) www.sebhousing.com The affordable homes will be ready for occupancy in Summer of 2021 Eleven 2BR Single Family Homes for $206,000 This is a lottery for the 10 affordable homeownership units being built at Sandy Pines in Plymouth, MA. Of the 10 units, six are 2BR duplexes, and four are 3BR single family homes. These ten homes w/ ($87/mo HOA fees) will be sold at an affordable price to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median The first affordable homes will be ready in Summer of 2021. Income. Homes will feature unfinished basements, vinyl siding and shutters, double hung

windows, white cabinets in the kitchens and bathroom, granite countertops, in unit laundry, and This is a lottery for 11 affordable units being built in the first 4 Phases at Reserve at Spring Hill. large closets, and will contain between 1,296 and 1,632 square feet of living space, and come These 11 units will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the equipped with 1.5 bathrooms, a yard, and a driveway. The community will feature tree lined area median income. streets, an open field area for games, picnics, and neighborhood events, and a playground, and is located just minutes from the highway. Reserve at Spring Hill will have a community center with a full working kitchen, gym and patio/barbeque area. Homes have 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, great room, dining room and a Maximum Household Income Limits: study. The home will come with a 2-car garage and concrete paver driveway to fit approximately 4 $67,400 (1 person), $77,000 (2 person), $86,650 (3 person), cars. Homes are built on a slab and have a concrete covered patio area in the rear of the home. $96,250 (4 person), $103,950 (5 person); $111,650 (6 person) Lawns come with underground sprinkler system. Front walkway is concrete pavers. Central A/C, gas fired forced hot air heating. Navien tankless hot water system. Vinyl flooring in the kitchen, The Maximum Household Asset Limit is $75,000. bathroom and laundry areas, carpet in the great room, bedrooms and study areas. All counter tops will be laminate. All colors/style are from builder selections. Appliances are refrigerator, Completed Applications and Mortgage Pre-Approvals must be received, or postmarked, by 2 pm microwave, dishwasher and electric range. Washer/Dryers are not included. th on April 6 , 2021. Applications and Pre-Approvals postmarked by the deadline must be received no later than 5 business days from the deadline. Maximum Household Income Limits: $48,750 (1 person), $55,700 (2 people), $62,650 (3 people), $69,600 (4 people) th A Public Info Session will be held on March 10 , 2021, at 6pm via YouTube https://youtu.be/h2tUFtfCCC0 (or just search for SEB Housing) and via Conference Call – (425) 436- The Maximum Household Asset Limit is $75,000. 6200. Code: 862627 For more information on the Development, the Units or the Lottery and Application Process or for th The lottery will be on April 19 , 2021 at 6pm via YouTube at https://youtu.be/GW4vQtIAu1w (or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please visit: www.sebhousing.com or call just search SEB Housing) and conference call – (425) 436-6200. Code: 862627 617.782.6900 x2. A Public Info Session will be held on March 17th, 2021 at 6:00pm via YouTube at https://youtu.be/YTDesuQ-1z0 (or just search for SEB Housing) and via Conference Call – (425) 436- For Lottery Information and Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with 6200. Code: 862627. The lottery will be on April 26th, 2021, at 6 pm. disabilities, go to www.sebhousing.com or call (617) 782-6900 (x2) and leave a message, or postal mail SEB Housing, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494. Free translation available. Traducción Applications and Required Income Documentation must be delivered, not postmarked, by 2 pm gratuita disponible on April 12th, 2021.

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Affordable Housing Lottery Affordable Housing Lottery 315 College Farm Road Condominiums Dwell85 85 Plymouth Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324 in Waltham, MA 1BRs @ $1,298*, 2BRs @ $1,545*, 3BRs @ $1,771* www.sebhousing.com *Rents subject to change. Tenants will pay own gas Heat, gas Water Heating, Electricity $310,500 for a 2BR unit (condo fees are $125/mo) (cooking is electric). Water and sewer are included.

The affordable home will be ready for occupancy in Summer 2021 Dwell85 is a transit-oriented multifamily residential development consisting of 58 units. This is a lottery for the one (1) affordable two-bedroom condominium unit being built at 315 The project is located in downtown Bridgewater, steps away from Bridgewater State College Farm Road Condominiums in Waltham, MA. This home will be sold at an University and the Bridgewater MBTA commuter rail station. The project features four affordable price to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. residential levels and surface Parking. All units have full kitchens including stone This unit features two bathrooms, two dedicated free parking spaces, over 1,000 square feet countertops, stainless steel appliances and high-quality cabinets. The living areas have been designed to feature oversized windows, 9-foot ceilings and wood LVT flooring. of living space, beautiful kitchen cabinets and quartz countertops, hardwood floors, recess All materials will be high quality and durable. The common areas are designed to be lighting, and much more. The building features an elevator, and is conveniently located multi-functional throughout the day providing for a variety of uses and social near public transportation and routes 2 and 128. gatherings. Built- in booth seating and communal tables drive collaboration and community building, with common area elements selected both for their durability and Maximum Household Income Limits: their upscale design. $67,400 (1 person), $77,000 (2 person), $86,650 (3 person), $96,250 (4 person) MAXIMUM Household Income Limits: The Maximum Household Asset Limit is $75,000. $53,350 (1 person), $60,950 (2 people), $68,550 (3 people) $76,150 (4 people), $82,250 (5 people), $88,350 (6 people) Completed Applications and Mortgage Pre-Approvals must be received or postmarked, by 2 pm on April 19th, 2021. Applications and Pre-Approvals postmarked by the deadline Completed Applications and Required Income Documentation must be received, not postmarked, by 2 pm on April 9th, 2021. must be received no later than 5 business days from the deadline.

A Public Info Session will be on March 3rd, 2021 at 6 pm via YouTube at th A Public Info Session will be held on March 24 , 2021 at 6 pm via YouTube LiveStream https://youtu.be/Pig6oJG8bAs (or just search for SEB Housing) and via Conference Call – https://youtu.be/NZJec48924E (or just search for SEB Housing) and via Conference Call – (425) 436-6200. Code: 862627. The lottery will be held on April 21st, 2021. (425) 436-6200. Code: 862627. The lottery will be on April 29th, 2021 at 6pm. For Lottery Information and Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for Applications and Information Packets available at www.sebhousing.com persons with disabilities, go to www.sebhousing.com or call (617) 782-6900 (x1) and leave a message or postal mail SEB Housing, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494. For For Lottery Information and Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for persons TTY Services dial 711. Free translation available. with disabilities, go to www.sebhousing.com or call (617) 782-6900 (x2) and leave a

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SCAN HERE SCAN HERE March 5, 2021 SAMPAN 7 Vaccine rollout's racial inequalities persist in MA and the nation By Martin Ma In some ways, COVID 19 has portionate toll in sickness and death brought us all together in our vulner- of Black and Latinx Americans. Ac- ability, but in other ways it has again cording to the Kaiser Family Founda- reflected our stark differences and the tion (KFF), “As of February 16, 2021, existence of institutional racism all among the group who received vacci- around us. A new coalition “Vaccine nations in the nation, 63% were white, Equity Now! Coalition” has brought 9% were Hispanic, 6% were Black, together public health experts, civil 5% were Asian, 2% were American rights, and social justice leaders to Indian or Alaska Native, and less than collectively address the racial inequal- 1% were Native Hawaiian or Other ities that exist in the coronavirus dis- Pacific Islander, while nearly 14% re- tribution in Massachusetts. According ported multiple or other race.” to recent data from the Massachusetts Across the nation, politicians and Public Health Association (MPHA), healthcare professionals have declared white residents had received 12 times racism to be a public health crisis, and more doses than Black residents and this is one measurable way we can see 16 times more doses than Latinx resi- its impact. For centuries, based on vi- dents. tal figures like life expectancy, median On Feb 17, 2021, “Vaccine Equity income, rates of incarceration, and Now! Coalition” issued a press release accumulation of generational wealth, with five demands to governor Charlie the public health and social equality of Baker to address these racial dispari- minorities have greatly suffered. Photo courtesy of Tufts Medical Center ties, which included “directing $10 Overlaid on top of a climate where Mary Chin, CEO of the Asian American Civic Association was the first patient at million to trusted community organi- there is police brutality and uncon- Tufts Medical Center to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. zations for outreach and engagement scious bias, wealthy Black Ameri- in communities of color; immediately cans experience worse health out- According to the Boston Public On a national scope, an August [implementing] the promised 20% ad- comes than their white counterparts. Health Commision, “the purpose of 2020 poll taken by researchers at ditional doses for the most impacted If the virus has taught us anything, the RFI was to hear back from Black Harvard, Rutgers, Northeastern, and communities; [setting] clear goals and however, it is that we are all intercon- Residents and other residents of color, Northwestern Universities found [tracking] vaccine benchmarks that nected. Yet how can we move forward immigrants, and residents living in that 52 % of Black respondents are mirror the disproportionate impact on as a community if we can’t keep part priority neighborhoods (Dorchester, likely to take a COVID-19 vaccine, Black and Latinx residents; [improv- of ourselves safe and vaccinated from East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan and compared with 67 %of white people, ing] language access and cultural disease? Roxbury). 197 residents answered the 71 % of Latinos, and 77 %o f Asian competence across all aspects of vac- On June 12, 2020, mayor Marty questions, and out of that group, 74% Americans. cine outreach and administration; [ap- Walsh declared racism as a public said racism impacts their health. On February 24th 2021, the Bak- pointing] a vaccine czar with authority health crisis in an executive order, and One of the respondents expressed er-Polito administration issued $4.6 and accountability to address vaccine thus the Boston Public Health Com- frustration at the health care system and million to promote vaccination in 20 inequities.” mision (BPHC) released a request for her experience with medical care which communities that are most severely This local trend mirrors a trou- information (RFI) to gain better under- she attributed to racism, stating, “Often impacted by COVID-19. bling pattern nationally, which is only standing from residents and communi- black women are not taken seriously Mass.gov states that, “These ef- magnified when we consider that CO- ties on their perspective and experi- at medical appointments. I almost died forts will specifically focus on com- VID-19 has already taken a dispro- ences toward racism. because of this.” munities of color, homebound se- Another respondent said, “We need niors, disabled individuals and other to be taken seriously when it comes hard-to-reach populations. Archi- Affordable Homeownership to our health concerns. Not everyone pelago Strategies Group(ASG) and Age-Restricted (55+) is able to advocate for themselves so Health Care for All (HCFA) will pro- Commercial Trail Ridge therefore more assistance is needed for vide hyperlocal, population-specific 10C Trail Ridge, Harvard, MA 01451 patients who are having problems ac- communication resources as well as space for Rent New Construction – cessing the care that they need!” hiring local residents and working Condominium offered via lottery Speaking about the current circum- with local organizations with cultural One 2 BR, 2 ½ Bath unit $212,500 stance, state representative Liz Miranda and linguistic competencies to reach Applications accepted through of Dorchester and a sponsor of vac- disparately impacted populations in Tai Tung Village March 16, 2021, 1 pm cine equity legislation agreed, saying, each priority municipality.” This ini- “In communities of color, mistrust of tiative is a good first step in response Lottery: Tuesday, March 30, 2021, VIA health institutions and vaccination is a to the coalition, but more steps need Boston Chinatown ZOOM, Link to be provided with eligibility letters. problem.” to be taken in order to determine Application and Lottery Information: Executive Director of MPHA, whether the vaccine inequalities have 1346 SF [email protected] Carlene Pavlos believes that “the only been eliminated. https://sudbury.ma.us/housingtrust/ way Massachusetts and the nation will According to Mass.gov, “resi- Available 12/15/2020 Sudbury Housing Trust, Lottery Agent defeat COVID is to ensure the com- dents can now go to www.mass.gov/ 278 Old Sudbury Road, munities that have been hit the hardest COVIDvaccine to find and schedule Sudbury, MA 01776 their appointments.” Given what we 978-287-1092 have real access to vaccines.” She also warns that Governor Baker’s focus on know about the racial inequalities of Please call Income Limit 80% Eastern Worcester efficiency is “coming at the expense vaccine distribution, we can only be- AMI and Asset Limits of both fairness and sound science for gin to address the issue by taking ac- 617-4233-5900 Deed Restrictions Apply how to stop the spread of infectious tion and encouraging our colleagues disease.” to do the same.

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APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.mcohousingservices.com 8 SAMPAN March 5, 2021 The Year Of The Ox brings Opportunities in a Time of Crisis By Mandy Sun Celebrating the Year of the Ox, Development (VietAID), a community many are hopeful of the year to come, organization serving the Vietnamese as the Ox represents strength and community of Dorchester, also cel- change. In this time of crisis, due to ebrated the new years online. Their the pandemic and rise of Asian hate video featured singing video mon- crime, the symbol of the Ox has creat- tages from preschool students, from ed an opportunistic outlook for many high school youth leaders wishing a organizations, schools, and families happy new year to the community in as they virtually gather to celebrate Vietnamese, and from the elders of this year’s Lunar New Year. Remark- Dorchester’s community thanking ably, they have fostered a new sense VietAID. “There have been so many of creativity and vigor as they seek to challenges and struggles for our com- provide a safe space for Asians and munity members, and amidst all of others within Greater Boston, Quincy, that, we deserve moments of joy that and Malden. we can hold onto,” says Huong Pham, Many of the organizations this Development and Communications Photo courtesy of Angel Yang year used video to bring Lunar New team at VietAID. Angel Yang’s K2 Class celebrating Lunar New Year at Josiah Quincy Elementary Year festivities straight to families’ Lion dances have, unfortunately, School. homes. Quincy Asian Resources Inc. found it difficult to adjust to a virtual they talked about their family’s tra- year. A train of decorated cars visited (QARI) was prepared to do a virtual setting. Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai ditions and crafted lanterns to scare hospitals, police stations, and other celebration, having successfully pre- Chi, the lion dancers, featured within away the monster, Nian. Yang com- community organizations throughout sented a virtual August Moon Festival VietAID’s celebratory video, have ments, “I want my students to be Massachusetts. “We hope to reach a few months prior. not practiced lion dance since March proud of who they are, understand a farther group of people.. of Asian Their Lunar New Year video fea- of 2020. However, Lunar New Year why these traditions exist and be able American children who don’t live in tured messages from government of- has brought them together as they to continue practicing them. I believe Chinatown or Malden or Quincy…. I ficials, sponsors, and Chinese Yoyo held asynchronous safe distanced it is my duty to introduce different see this Lunar New Year as a catalyst and dance performances. Improving lion dances at schools, organizations, cultures and traditions to all students.” for solidarity. We’re showing solidar- upon the last event, they found a silver and even Microsoft. Mai Du, the lead says Angel Yang. In addition to the ity with all other Asian American eth- lining to this virtual space. “Because instructor of Wah Lum, comments lessons taught in class, Josiah Quincy nicities, not just Chinese. If we don’t we are now in the virtual environ- that, “It was really amazing because made an accompanying website con- come together now, we don’t ever ment, we not only improved our skills at the Murphy school had some of the solidating Lunar New Year resources. come together,” comments Wilson in technology, but we have to look at students […] who saw our lion dance The website features other cultural Lee, co-founder of CACA and co- what that path provides for us. Before, actually made their own lion head read-aloud books, coloring pages, and organizer of the parade. our in-person events attracted thou- with boxes and towels and fabric. It songs. This Lunar New Year is not only sands of people to visit, but these were was definitely heartwarming to see Lunar New Year is another oppor- an appreciation of Asian culture and all locals... travel is now no longer a engagement across communities and tunity to create solidarity within AAPI heritage, but it has brought together boundary. We can have people watch- not just the Asian communities.” and reach out to others who do not the Asian American community ing anywhere as long as they have Josiah Quincy school held virtual celebrate the event. Chinese American separated by the restrictions of the access to the internet and know about lessons and activities centered around Citizens Alliance Boston (CACA Bos- pandemic. Despite the barriers, it the video,” remarks Rockey Chan, Lunar New Year for its students. An- ton), the Chinese American Heritage has brought the opportunity for even QARI Massachusetts programs and gel Yang, a K2 Sheltered English Im- Foundation and Chung Wah Academy those outside these communities to service manager. mersion teacher’s class read ‘Bringing of New England kicked off the 1st learn more about Asian heritage and Vietnamese American Initiative for in the New year’ by Grace Lee, while Lunar New Year Rolling Parade this culture.

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Household Size 1-Person 2-Person 3-Person 4-Person 5-Person 80% AMI Income Limit $67,400 $77,000 $86,650 $96,250 $103,950 120% AMI Income Limit $99,960 $114,240 $128,520 $142,800 $154,224

二零二一年三月五日 舢舨 第八版 『牛』年在危機時刻帶來機遇 孫靜怡 報導 間的一線希望。“因為我們現在處 圍繞農曆新年的虛擬課程和活動。 於虛擬環境中，所以我們不僅提高 K2庇護英語浸入式課程的班主任 了技術技能，而且還必須研究該途 Angel Yang閱讀了Grace Lee的“迎 徑為我們提供了什麼。以前，我們 接新的一年”，同時他們談論了他 的現場活動吸引了成千上萬的人前 們家庭的傳統，並製作了燈籠以嚇 來參觀，但這些都是當地人…交通 跑年獸。Yang說：“我希望我的學 不再是一個界限。只要人們可以訪 生為自己的身份感到自豪，了解為 問互聯網並了解視頻，我們就可以 什麼存在這些傳統並能夠繼續實踐 在任何地方收看電視。”馬薩諸塞 它們。我相信我有責任向所有學生 州QARI計劃和服務經理Rockey Chan 介紹不同的文化和傳統。”楊天使 說。 說。除了在課堂上講授的課程外， 服務於多切斯特越南社區的 昆士小學還製作了一個伴隨網站， 社區組織越助中心（VietAID）也 整合了農曆新年的資源。該網站還 在網上慶祝了新年。他們的視頻精 提供其他文化朗讀書籍，塗色頁和 選了學齡前學生，祝新年快樂的高 歌曲。 中青年領袖，越南社區的歌唱蒙太 農曆新年是在AAPI內建立團 奇，以及多切斯特社區的老人們感 結並與其他不慶祝該活動的人接 謝越南國際開發署的演唱視頻剪 觸的又一次機會。波士頓同源會 輯。 “對於我們的社區成員來說， （CACA），華裔美國人文物基金會 挑戰與鬥爭是如此之多，而在所有 和新英格蘭中華音樂學院今年舉行 這些之中，我們值得保留的歡樂 了第一屆農曆新年大遊行。一列裝 時光，”VietAID開發與傳播團隊 飾的汽車訪問了馬薩諸塞州的醫 Huong Pham說。 院，警察局和其他社區組織。“我 不幸的是，舞獅很難適應虛擬 們希望能接觸到更多的人..不在唐 環境。VietAID的慶祝視頻中出現的 人街，馬爾登或昆士居住的亞裔美 舞獅華林功夫太極舘自2020年3月以 國人……我認為農曆新年是團結的 照片由Angel Yang提供 來就沒有練習舞獅。但是，農曆新 催化劑。我們表現出與所有其他亞 Angel Yang在約賽亞昆士小學慶祝農曆新年的K2班。 年將他們聚集在一起，因為他們在 裔美國人的團結，而不僅僅是中國 農曆新年來臨，慶祝牛年對許 新的創造力和活力。 學校，組織和社區舉辦了異步安全 人。如果我們現在不在一起，我們 多人充滿希望，因為牛代表著力量 今年，許多組織都使用視頻將 的遠距離舞獅。甚至微軟。華林功 永遠也不會在一起。”CACA聯合創 和變化。在危機時期，由於疫情關 農曆新年的慶祝活動帶到了家中。 夫的首席講師余翠梅評論說：“這 始人，遊行組織者Wilson Lee評論 係而對亞裔仇恨犯罪的上升，牛的 亞協服務中心（QARI）有自信的準 真是太神奇了，因為在墨菲學校， 道。 象徵為許多組織，學校和家庭提供 備好進行虛擬慶典，因為幾個月前 有些學生[…]看到我們的舞獅實際 農曆新年不僅是對亞洲文化和 了機會看向未來的機遇，他們幾乎 成功舉辦了虛擬的八月中秋節。 上是用盒子，毛巾和織物製作了自 遺產的讚賞，而且使大流行限制下 聚集在一起慶祝今年的農曆新年。 他們的農曆新年視頻精選了來 己的獅子頭。看到整個社區而不僅 的亞裔美國人社區聚集在一起。儘 引人注目的是，他們尋求為大波士 自政府官員，贊助商以及扯鈴舞和 僅是亞洲社區的參與絕對令人振 管存在障礙，但它甚至為這些社區 頓，昆士和馬爾登市的亞洲人和其 舞蹈表演。在對上一事件進行改進 奮。” 以外的人們帶來了更多了解亞洲遺 他人提供安全的空間，從而樹立了 的過程中，他們找到了這個虛擬空 約賽亞昆士小學為學生舉辦了 產和文化的機會。 二零二一年三月五日 舢舨 第七版

他們在酒店和餐廳工作，保持機場 為MBTA運營的其他郊區線路。但是 MBTA服務縮減 運營。他們管理區域糧食供應。 Chelsea社區有更大的公共健康隱 因此，在實施“Forging Ahead” 患，空氣污染日趨嚴重，他們也比 導致當地居民焦慮 之後，特別是停運112線路，將為 其他地區更依賴交通工具。 ” Martin Ma 報導 Chelsea當地人和其他地區的居民帶 為了安撫當地群眾的焦 來不必要的負擔。 慮，Terrie Chan，MBTA的社區聯絡 2020年，馬塞諸塞灣交通局 頓各大學和學院密切合作，通過學 鑑於公眾的反饋，MBTA已將其 人在一封郵件中說到“我們會在群 （MBTA）的乘客乘坐了33.3萬次交 期交通卡項目為學生交通卡提供11% 最初建議的70％的乘車率提高至75 眾需要的時候增加服務頻率，我們 通，相比2019年126萬次的乘坐量， 的折扣。任何提供學位的全日制大 ％至80％。他們還將繼續保證午夜 也會在一些擁擠以及需求更多的地 其實微不足道。 學和學院，只要在MBTA沿線站點， 之後的巴士線服務，並確保綠色E線 方增加頻率。我們會監測乘車率然 做為對疫情之間波動較大的乘 都可提供此項目。 至Heath St 的服務。 後做出相應調整。我們做出的改變 車率做出的回應，MBTA宣布了一些 2020年12月，MBTA召開了11 儘管如此，Train認為MBTA未 會取決於群眾的反饋。 服務措施的改變，這也是“Forging 次公眾會議，收集公眾對服務變更 能考慮周到，相反“將Chelsea視 Ahead”計劃的一部分。 Forging 草案的意見，做為結果，Forging Ahead計劃是為了彌補5.8億美元預 Ahead計劃將於2021年3月和4月生 算虧損而採取的一系列應對措施。 效，前提是保證社區的所有成員始 2月23號，MBTA服務計劃組在 終可以享受到高質量的服務們。 一個網上會議中宣布了暫時的時間 Alex Train, Chelsea 的住房 表調整，在3月和4月生效，這個調 和社區發展總監，對此計劃做出反 整會影響到通勤鐵路，輪船，地 對。他提到“Chelsea的居民大部 美國公民及移民服務局取消2020年 鐵，公交車和輔助運輸服務。 分都依賴於公共交通工具，我們鎮 從3月14號開始，MBTA會減少 30%的居民沒有自己的交通工具和私 變更：入籍公民測驗還原為2008版 綠線，橙線，和紅線20%的頻率， 家車。MBTA的服務是他們的救命稻 林映彤 報導 藍線5%的頻率。 Kat Benesh, 任 草”。Train提到，“很多Chelsea 職MBTA的運營策略，政策和監督主 的居民會乘坐112公交線路，去超市 2月22日，美國公民及移民服 容易，答案也更簡單。” 管，解釋道，“藍線和RIDE, 是我 買菜或者去麻省總醫院看病，或者 務局（USCIS）宣布將從2020年12 宣布恢復到2008年版本的公告 們的輔助運輸服務，持續擁有最多 用112當中轉乘其他公共交通。 月起取消對入籍公民考試的更改， 令人感到寬慰“許多老人是文盲。 的旅客乘坐。 Benesh表示，MBTA在考慮線 並恢復為2008年版本的公民考試。 有些人甚至不知道如何閱讀[他們自 MBTA不僅僅是減少了地鐵線 路的重要性時，會優先考慮有色社 這是拜登總統關於“在我們的合法 己的語言]中文，更不用說英語了。 的頻率，它還暫停了其他一些交通 區，低收入家庭，無車家庭和老年 移民系統中恢復信仰”的行政命令 因此，讓他們記住所有這些名稱和 線。受影響的公交車線路包括 18, 殘障乘車人。那些線路有更高的乘 的一部分。 術語對他們來說非常困難。我很高 52, 55, 68, 79, 212, 221, 465, 車必要性。 公民考試是在入籍過程結束 興他們恢復了原來的系統，這非常 710。 Charlestown 和Hingham的 然而這並不能消除Alex Train 時進行的一次口試。根據移民局網 好。”曾說。 直航輪渡也相繼暫停。 的疑慮，Train認為，這些決定並未 站的介紹，入籍過程中要成為美國 根據USCIS，對於那些在2020 MBTA對這些線路的暫停辯解 足夠考慮一個大部分都是移民的社 公民總共需要10個步驟。確定資格 年12月申請入籍並在2021年4月19日 道，這些暫停的線路，在其0.25- 區，Chelsea的市政和服務項目，都 後，必須進行N-400入籍申請文書 之前安排面試和考試的人，他們可 0.5英里周圍，有其他替代線路正常 在盡最大的努力確保社區居民能過 工作，並通過背景調查，以證明自 以選擇參加哪種考試。 運營。 MBTA鼓勵受停止線路影響 上好日子。 己的良好道德品質，然後才能接受 曾說：“我認為人們應該選 的乘客使用MBTA trip planner， Train提到了疫情對Chelsea 面試並接受英語和公民測驗。 擇舊的[2008]測試，而不是新的 找到替代線路，做出相應調整。 不成比例的巨大影響。“我們社區 在2019年7月，美國公民及移 [2020]測試。”4月19日之後，美 關於公交車，MBTA正在與波士 大約80%的居民都是前線工作者。 民服務局宣布了公民測試的修訂版 國公民及移民服務局將繼續僅使用 本，該版本宣佈於2020年12月1日開 2008版的公民測試。 始。有128個問題，並且必須正確 由於使用了COVID-19，面試和 回答20個問題中的12個，這是一個 考試的時間安排和時間安排還不確 漫長且冗長的過程。此外，與2008 定。曾說：“在疫情之前，大約需 虛擬公開會議 版相比，2020版的問題更難回答。 要三個月的時間來處理。從申請到 舢舨採訪了AACA的多服務協調 面試，整個過程需要三個月。 但 員曾嘉兒，她專門研究移民文件。 是現在，他們減少了每天見到的人 曾說：「新的問題更多，也更複 數，因為他們不想擠滿等候區。以 雜。他們談論的是同一件事，但是 前，他們每天會看到300個人，但以 市中心海濱指南 舊的可能會問“命名美國在1800年 後不會再有人了。” 代打過的一場戰爭。”這很容易- 只需說南北戰爭即可。但是在新版 有關公民考試的更多信息，請發送 本中，您必須解釋戰爭的名稱。這 電子郵件至melody@aaca-boston. 周三， 3月10日 Zoom鏈接: bit.ly/2NZgDyH 很複雜，很難記住。[2008年]比較 org 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 免費電話: (833) 568 - 8864 會議編號: 160 829 2496 Emerson College艾默⽣學院 項目描述： 社區公告(新冠病毒) 請加入波士頓規劃與發展計劃的虛擬會議，以製定市中心海濱區的設計和 使用指南（Design and Use Guidelines for the Downtown 基準測試和每週測試於 年 ⽉ ⽇開始，並將在整個春季學 Waterfront）。 該指南將為新的開發提供信息，並為Harborwalk，公共 2021 1 11 期繼續進⾏。該公告每天（星期⼀⾄星期五）更新。下⾯列出了 領域，開放空間資源和公共使用設施建立統一的要求。 我們希望聽到您對 如何更好地激活中心海濱區的想法，以確保該地區受到所有居民和遊客的 最新獲取的數據。 歡迎和訪問以及能夠改善地方感和清晰度。 2021年2⽉22⽇⾄2⽉28⽇的測試結果 可以通過聯係[email protected]要求翻譯和口譯服務。 • 所有測試：5,743 • 陽性測試：7 • 陽性測試⽐例：0.12

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“Blob Joints”港式飲茶在美國的歷史 早茶帶來的愉悅！無數輛餐 二十世紀四十年代，很多人 早茶在外國人中開始流行，同時在 車上擺滿放包子，餃子和其他早茶 定義早茶是某種食物類別，而不是 新聞方面積累了許多正面的報導。 種類的籠屜，在房間裡熱熱鬧鬧地 正餐。比如，在1946年10月20號的 也正是這時候，更多關於在波士頓 穿梭遊走，而你只需指向你想要的 Knoxville News-Sentinel 是這樣 早茶的內容浮現在大眾的眼前。 食物。有時候，早茶店給你菜單， 描述在紐約的Nom Wah Tea Parlor 1971年1月27號的波士頓環球發表了 你可以從菜品琳瑯滿目的菜單上點 提供的某道早茶點心，一個用雞蛋 一篇點評，是關於開在Hudson街21 菜。你心儀的早茶店，也許在在唐 麵條做成的黃色杯中，盛滿了切 號的新餐館“Shanghai Low”的， 人街，也許在城市的其他 碎的豬肉和中式蔬菜混合 點評提及餐廳在周六週日早上11點 角落。 物。 到下午2點供應中式早茶。同年的 或許有人會問，早 在二十世紀五十年代 2月7號，環球報提及了在Medford Richard Auffrey/舢舨 茶是什麼時候被引進美國 初期，紐約的早茶店們開 的“Peking on the Mystic”供 早茶。 的？第一家在唐人街的早 始積累了一點名氣，它們 應中式早茶點心，可蒸可炸，粵 Peking Garden. 茶店是哪家？它的起源比 還有了一個延續到二十世 語稱之為Dim Sum，普通話叫Dian 同年的4月22號，環球報提供 較模糊，也並沒有硬性的 紀六十年代的暱稱。1951 hsing。 了更多關於早茶正面的新聞，其中 事實可以追溯它的歷史。 年3月11號在紐約出版的 1979年1月11號的環球報寫 包括了“中式早茶可能成為繼披薩 據稱，美國第一家早茶 Richard Auffrey Daily News，記錄了一位 到，“在波士頓唐人街有少數幾個 之後最受美國人歡迎的食物”。 店是在1920年舊金山開業的Hang Ah 讀者的要求，他想尋找“一種正宗 餐館，每日從早上9點到下午3點供 文章繼續寫到，“早茶的美妙之 Tea Room，同年，在紐約開業了另 的中國Blob joints”，報紙隨後記 應限量的中式早茶”。記者參觀了 處是，客人無需菜單即可享用美 一家早茶店Nom Wah Tea Parlor。 錄了這種”blob meal”包含了各 三間供應早茶的餐館，其中包括了 食。”文章第一次提及了早茶的地 這兩個早茶店至今還在開門納客。 種各樣不同餡料的餃子。這家報紙 Seventy Restaurant, Moon Villa, 域差異，“現在有兩種早茶，北方 然而，在1920和1930年間，沒有任 幾週之後回答了這位讀者的問題， 和 King Wah。他寫道，“我發現這 和南方。北方的樣式大部分源於四 何報紙報導過這兩個早茶店。有種 稱“blob joints”也叫“Sim Dum, 三個餐廳的早茶水準很平庸，種類 川，北京和上海。南方的樣式大部 可能是，早茶原本只是在小範圍的 dim sum, 或者Dem Sem.，即我們現 少且價錢昂貴，每份點心要80美分 分是粵式”。 中國社區中廣為人知，而在非中國 在通用的早茶。 到1美元。而且，這三間餐廳沒有一 文章的最後，是關於第一家在 社區中鮮為人知。 1958年8月30日的紐約人雜誌 個提供炸食，最糟糕的是，所有餐 唐人街供應早茶的言論。“在二十 我找到的關於早茶最早的 描寫了關於Nom Wah茶餐廳的運營， 廳的烘焙食物都是冷的，而不是加 世紀三十年代，Yee Hung Guey餐 新聞報導是在1939年12月2號， 茶餐廳提供丸子，肉，魚，蔬菜， 熱保溫的”。 廳的第一代家族經營者開始提供早 刊登於“The San Francisco 而開在隔壁的Nom Wah 餅屋提供各 1979年4月4號的Boston 茶”。然而，我並沒能找到具體的 Examiner”報紙上。在廣告欄內記 類麵食糕餅。這就是所謂的Blob Hearld 發表了了一篇長文，提到 證據支持這個言論。 錄了Fong In提供獨具特色的“早 Joint。 了“早茶，其實是廣東版的美式早 所以，美國第一家早茶餐廳很 茶”中式輕食。 二十世紀七十年代來臨之際， 午餐。字面上解釋點心，是指“一 可能起源於二十世紀二十年代。雖 點點的心”。詩意的解讀是“小 然尚缺乏證據支持，波士頓第一家 零食來愉悅你的心”。歷來，早 早茶店有極大的可能，起源於二十 茶是一種包含蔬菜，肉，魚或者 世紀三十年代。有更多的事實證明 甜餡，可煎或蒸的可以一口吃下 早茶店起源於二十世紀七十年代。 去的餃子。報紙上推薦了幾個早 但不管從什麼年代開始，早茶被認 茶餐廳，包括King Wah, Seventy 為是鏈接家人和朋友共同享受美食 Restaurant,和位於Lexington的 的紐帶。 San Francisco Examiner，1939年12月2日

《替代事實》揭示日裔美國人拘留背後的故事 Shira Laucharoen 報導 Facts: The Lies of 拘留營辯護中的作用進行研究。羅 針對妖魔化的群體，還是常有的。 Executive Order 斯福總統的9066號行政命令導致了 近幾年少數民族感受了特朗普政府 9066）是《共同的 這個計劃的實施；一共有12萬人， 的旅行禁令和對移民家庭的拘留的 故事》（Shared 大多數住在太平洋海岸的人，被關 影響。Osaki說，今天的文化和政治 Stories），從2月24 在拘留營裏。Osaki揭示了許多虛 氣候與產生9066號行政命令的條件 日到28日開始播放的 假的間諜活動和破壞活動的指控， 有相似之處。 月度電影系列，的正 是用來為日裔美國人的强行遷移辯 “可惜的是，恐懼政治還是很 片兒。這部電影是波 護：比如説，日本潛艇信號被探測 普遍的。”Osaki說。“近四年， 士頓亞裔電影節、波 的假故事被傳開了。 還有目前，最讓人沮喪的是，針對 士頓拉美人國際電影 在紀錄片中，政治活動人士和 一群人，敵視一群人這樣的政治手 節、儸克斯伯裏國際 法律學家Peter Irons揭開了美國 段很有效。這樣的不道德的政治手 電影節（RIFF）、 司法部律師Edward Ennis寫的備忘 段在我們國家的人引起反響。”他 和愛默生藝術聯手 錄；在備忘錄裏，Ennis基本上給司 接著説：“我們一直看到同樣的模 拍的。 法部副部長Charles Fahy寫：（用 式：識別不想要的群體，制定圍繞 “因爲我們常 Irons的話來概括一下）“我們對美 著它的政治議程。” 常一起放映電影， 國最高法院撒謊。”換句話説，雖 這部電影提出了誰可以決定 所以（我們想）圍繞 然Fahy知道導致日裔美國人拘留的 我們對歷史的敘述，誰可以決定我 著共同的主題也好， 主要原因是民族歧視，而不是間諜 們的歷史教科書裏有什麽内容的問 相同的故事也好， 或破壞活動，但是他沒有通知最高 題。它也承認，我們國家歷史上的 爲什麽不創建一個 法院。 一些事件常常被忽視。 關於BIPOC（Black, “事實上，政治家感到白人農 Osaki說，爲了國家的回復和 Indigenous, and 民和排外主義的壓力，然後政治家 發展，它必須承認過去的錯誤。根 People of Color 聯係了軍隊。”Osaki說。“他們說 據Simmons的介紹，像《替代事實》 -- 黑人、原住民、 軍隊一定要執行這個計劃。”他接 那樣的電影可以挑戰無視悲慘的事 有色人種）的系 著說：“很多人把珍珠港事件視爲 實的霸權主義歷史，鼓勵觀衆去找 列？”RIFF的執行 主要的原因。其實，排斥日本人的 出歷史的真相。 圖片由愛默生藝術提供 主任Lisa Simmons 努力是從二戰的幾十年前開始的。 “歸根結底，這部電影是關於 《替代事實：9066號行政命令的謊言》，由Jon Osaki 說。“我們知道，我 日本人是續中國人來到美國的。中 歷史的發掘。”Simmons說。“這部 導演。 們的文化的相似之處 國人是19世紀末被排斥的；同樣的 電影讓觀衆看看歷史背後的歷史， 儘管日裔美國人被關在拘留 多於不同之處。我們 排外主義的人想以同樣的方式排斥 讓他們明白你不能相信你所看到和 營裏的事情發生在二戰期間，但是 要想辦法來讓每個組織的觀衆參加 日本人，成功地使政府通過禁止亞 讀到的一切。你必須仔細地看，明 根據導演Jon Osaki的介紹，那時 一個活動。我們可以把自己的觀衆 洲移民的1924年移民法。所以，這 白我們看的歷史的背後很可能有另 候的誤傳文化和政治操作持續到現 聚集在一起嗎？” 樣的努力早就開始了。” 一個被掩蓋的故事。我們的責任就 在。他的電影《替代事實：9066號 在《替代事實》中，Osaki對 導致日裔美國人的拘留的條件 是發掘這個故事，揭示這樣的歷 行政命令的謊言》（Alternative 假消息在為日裔美國人被迫遷移到 沒有消失。目前，壓制事實，以便 史。” 二零二一年三月五日 舢舨 第五版

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經濟適用房抽籤 The Reserve at Spring Hill Dwell85 47 Spring Street, Rehoboth MA 85 Plymouth Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324 經濟適用房抽籤 一居室 @ $1,298*, 二居室@ $1,545*, 三居室 @ $1,771* *租金可能發生變化. 住戶需要付燃氣暖氣、燃氣熱水、電費、烹飪用電。租 www.sebhousing.com 金含水費和下水道費。 11套 二居室單戶住宅，價格：$206,000 Dwell85是一個交通便利的多戶住宅開發項目，由58個單元組成。該項目 需繳納 ($87/月 HOA 費) 位於Bridgewater市中心，距離Bridgewater州立大學和Bridgewater MBTA通勤火車站僅幾步之遙。該項目具有四層住宅樓層和地面停車 首批經濟適用房將在2021年夏季準備就緒。 位。所有單元都設有完整的廚房，包括石材檯面，不銹鋼器具和高品質 這是在Spring Hill Reserve的前四個階段中建造的11個經濟適用房的抽籤。這11個單元將廉價 的櫥櫃。起居區設計有超大窗戶，9英尺高的天花板和木質LVT地板。所 出售給收入等於或低於該地區中位收入80％的家庭。 有材料將是高質量和耐用的。公共區域設計為全天多功能的，可提供多 種用途和舉行社交聚會。內置的皮卡座和公用桌可促進協作和社區建 Reserve at Spring Hill將設有一個社區中心，含設施齊全的廚房、健身房和露台/燒烤區。 設，公共區域元素的選擇耐用且設計高檔。 房屋有2個全套浴室、2間臥室、廚房、客廳、飯廳和一個書房。該房屋將配備可容納2輛車 的車庫和混凝土車道，其可容納約4輛車。房屋建在樓板上，房屋後部有一個混凝土覆蓋的 家庭最高收入限制: 露台區。草坪配有地下灑水系統。 前走道是混凝土。中央空調、燃氣強制熱空氣加熱。 $53,350 (1 人), $60,950 (2 人), $68,550 (3 人) Navien無罐熱水系統。廚房、浴室和洗衣區有乙烯基地板，客廳、臥室和書房有地毯。所 $76,150 (4 人), $82,250 (5 人), $88,350 (6 人) 有檯面都是層壓板。 所有顏色/樣式均來自構建商的選擇。 電器包括冰箱、微波爐、洗碗機 和電爐灶。不包括洗衣機/乾衣機。 必須在2021年4月9日下午2時之前收到完成的申請表和要求的收入證明文 家庭最高收入限制: 件，此非郵戳時間。 $48,750 (1 人), $55,700 (2 人), $62,650 (3 人), $69,600 (4 人) 公共信息會議將於2021年3月3日下午6點通過YouTube在https:// 最高家庭資產限額為75,000美元。 youtu.be/Pig6oJG8bAs（或僅搜索SEB Housing）以及電話會議(425) 436-6200舉行。 編碼：862627。抽籤將於2021年4月21日舉行。 有關開發、房屋單元或抽籤和申請流程的更多信息，或為殘疾人士提供幫助，請訪問： www.sebhousing.com或致電617.782.6900 x2。 關於抽籤或申請過程的更多信息，或殘障人士需要幫助，請訪問我們的 網站www.sebhousing.com或致電(617) 782-6900 (x1) 並給我們留下語 公共信息會議將於2021年3月17日下午6:00通過YouTube在https://youtu.be/ 音信息，或通過信件聯係我們，地址如下：EB Housing, 257 Hillside YTDesuQ-1z0（或僅搜索SEB Housing ）以及電話會議–（425）436-6200舉行。編碼： Ave, Needham MA 02494。TTY服務請撥打711。免費翻譯。 862627。抽籤將於2021年4月26日下午6點舉行。

申請和所需收入證明文件必須在2021年4月12日下午2時之前交付，此非郵戳時間。

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經濟適用房抽籤 Plymouth 經濟適用房抽籤 315 College Farm Road Condominiums Sandy Pines 位於 Waltham, MA www.sebhousing.com 二居室複式房屋 (HOA 費用 $42/月)價格$288,000； www.sebhousing.com 三居室單戶住宅 (HOA費用 $42/月) 價格$320,700 一套二居室單元，價格： $310,500 (公寓費為$125/月) 經濟適用房將在2021年夏季準備入住 該經濟適用房將在2021年夏季開放入住 這 是 在 馬 薩 諸 塞 州 普 利 茅 斯 的 S a n d y P i n e s 建 造 的 1 0 套 經 濟 適 用 房 所 有 權 的 抽籤 。 在 1 0 套 單 元 中 ， 有 6 個 是 二 居 室 複 式 房 屋 ， 有 4 套 是 三 居 室 單 戶 住 宅 。 這 十套 房 屋 將 廉 價 出 這是馬薩諸塞州Waltham市在315 College Farm Road Condominiums建造的一 售 給 收 入 等 於 或 低 於 地 區 中 位 數 收 入 8 0 ％ 的 家 庭 。 房屋將具有未裝修的地下室、乙烯基 （1）個廉價的兩居室公寓單元的抽籤。 它將廉價出售給收入在或低於地區平均收 壁板和百葉窗、雙懸窗，廚房和浴室中的白色櫥櫃、花崗岩檯面、洗衣空間和大壁櫥，並 入80％的家庭。 這個單元設有兩個浴室，兩個專用的免費停車位，超過1,000平方英 且將包含1,296至1,632平方英尺的居住空間，並配有1.5間浴室，一個院子和一條車道。 該 尺的起居空間，漂亮的廚櫃和石英檯面，硬木地板，嵌入式照明等等。 大樓設有電 社區將擁有綠樹成蔭的街道，可進行遊戲、野餐和鄰里活動的開放場地以及遊樂場，並且 梯，位置便利，靠近公共交通以及2號和128號公路。 距高速公路僅有几分鐘的路程。

家庭最高收入限制: 家庭最高收入限制: $67,400 (1 人), $77,000 (2 人), $86,650 (3 人), $96,250 (4 人) $67,400 (1 人), $77,000 (2 人), $86,650 (3 人), $96,250 (4 人), $103,950 (5 人); $111,650 (6 人) 最高家庭資產限額為75,000美元。 最高家庭資產限額為75,000美元。 完整的申請和抵押預批准必須在2021年4月19日下午2時之前收到或蓋上郵戳。在截 止日期前蓋上郵戳的申請和預批准必須在截止日期起的5個工作日內收到。 完成的申請和抵押預批准必須在2021年4月6日下午2時之前收到或蓋上郵戳。在截止日期前 蓋上郵戳的申請和抵押預批准必須在截止日期的5個工作日內收到。 公共信息會議將於2021年3月24日下午6點通過YouTube在https://youtu.be/ 公共信息會議將於2021年3月10日下午6點通過YouTube在https://youtu.be/ NZJec48924E（或僅搜索SEB Housing）以及電話會議(425) 436-6200舉行，編 h2tUFtfCCC0（或僅搜索SEB Housing）以及電話會議(425) 436-6200舉行。 編碼：862627 碼：862627。抽籤將於2021年4月29日下午6點舉行。 抽籤將於2021年4月19日下午6:00通過YouTube在https://youtu.be/GW4vQtIAu1w（或僅 可在www.sebhousing.com找到申請書和信息資源包。 搜索SEB Housing）並通過電話會議（425）436-6200舉行。 編碼：862627。

關於抽籤或申請過程的更多信息，或殘障人士需要幫助，請訪問我們的網站 關於抽籤或申請過程的更多信息，或殘障人士需要幫助，請訪問我們的網站 www.sebhousing.com或致電(617) 782-6900 (x2) 並給我們留下語音信息，或通 www.sebhousing.com或致電(617) 782-6900 (x2)並給我們留下語音信息，或通過信件聯係 我們，地址如下： 。免費翻譯。 過信件聯係我們，地址如下：SEB Housing, LLC, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham EB Housing, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494 MA 02494. 免費翻譯。

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波士頓重建局d / b / a波士頓規劃與發展局 徵集藝術家 - Mattapan壁畫項目

Cobble Hill公寓HUD第8節老年2臥公寓的候補名單將於2021年3月8日至 聯係人 2021年4月8日重新開放。候補名單上的位置將由抽籤決定。 收入資格要求如下: Kenya Beaman: [email protected] 人數 最高年收入 波士頓重建局d / b / a波士頓規劃與開發局（“ BPDA”） 2 $51,200 計劃委託藝術家在Mattapan社區創作一幅臨時藝術壁畫。 3 $57,600 BPDA將在“藝術家徵集”過程中，以及選定藝術家或藝術家 4 $63,950 團隊後選擇安裝設計中與市長藝術文化辦公室（“ 申請人必須年滿或年長于62歲，並且必須根據HUD第8節“房屋計劃”的規定確定 MOAC” ）進行協調與合作。這項“徵集藝術家”活動面向 所有國内和國際藝術家開放，並傾向與Mattapan有聯繫的藝 是否符合條件。 租金是家庭調整後總收入的30％。可在2021年3月8日到 術家。B-PDA預算了一萬五千美元（15,000美元）用於壁畫 2021年4月8日，為期30天的申請期内獲取申請書。 的創作和安裝。壁畫必須在2021年夏末完成。

開放時間 獲取詳細信息：2021年3月1日上午9點起，所有藝術家都可 以免費從Submittable門戶上以及bit.ly/PlanMattapan下載 星期一到星期五(10am – 4pm) 此徵集藝術家資料包。有興趣的響應者應創建或登錄其Sub- 2021年3月20日，星期六(1pm – 4pm) mittable帳戶以提交“PLAN: Mattapan Public Art Proj- 2021年3月25日，星期四(4pm – 6pm) ect”所需的信息。如果無法通過Submittable門戶訪問“徵 要求獲得申請書，請致電617-625-8920 集藝術家”資料包，請聯繫Kenya Beaman以做出其他安排。

或發送電子郵件至[email protected]。也可以從Cobble Hill公寓大樓 討論會：BPDA將在2021年3月15日舉行兩場有關問題和回答 外的申請箱親自拿取申請書。地址爲：84 Washington Street, Somerville, MA。 的會議，第一場是美國東部時間12:00-1:00 PM，第二場 完成的申請書必須在2021年4月8日下午4:00之前加蓋郵戳，傳真至617-625-1336 是6:00 PM-7:00 PM。兩次會議都將被記錄並發佈在bit. 或通過電子郵件發送至[email protected]，才能被包含在抽籤中。 ly/PlanMattapan。有關更多信息，請通過電子郵件ken- [email protected]與社區參與經理Kenya Beaman聯 抽籤將於2021年4月20日下午4:00在綫舉行。 繫。 Cobble Hill公寓是一個無菸住宅社區。 有關更多信息，語言幫助或為殘疾人士提供的合理幫助，請聯繫 截止日期：藝術家徵集截止日期為美國東部時間2021年4月7 Cobble Hill公寓管理辦公室，電話為617-625-8920 / TTY：711 日下午5:00。BPDA保留拒絕任何或所有提案和修改細節的權 利。最終合同的授予取決於資金的可用性。

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CITY of BOSTON 當你 波士頓市社區發展部宣布舉行公開聽證會，根據24 CFR 91.105（b）的要求，徵詢市民對2021計劃年 需要時的 （7/1/21-6/30/22）行動計劃中住房和社區發展優先 事項的意見。 緊急護理 該行動計劃每年提交給美國住房和城市發展部 當日常生活中發生意外時，我們經過認證以及 （HUD），並作為波士頓市的申請和計劃，使用預 急診室培訓的醫務人員將隨時準備著為您提供 估2800萬美元HUD資源，這些資源來自：社區發展 所需的護理 - 從現場X光檢查到新冠測試。 整筆撥款（CDBG），HOME投資合作夥伴關係 （HOME），艾滋病患者的住房機會（HOPWA） 和緊急解決方案撥款（ESG）計劃。

由於持續蔓延的新冠疫情，這將是一場虛擬聽證會， 舉行時間為2021年3月10日下午6:00至晚上7:30。

將提供西班牙語和漢語的口譯服務。要求另一種語言 （包括美國手語），請在聽證會舉辦日期至少7天前 致電617-635-3880。我們將竭盡所能滿足您的要 求。

獲取聽證會鏈接，請訪問： https://www.boston.gov/departments/ neighborhood-development/hearings-and- public-comment

瞭解更多，請訪問 Tim Davis, 副主任 (DND) 7個便利的 地點 二零二一年三月五日 舢舨 第一版