【波士顿双语网2024年8月9日讯】从明天（8月10日）开始，麻州年度免税周末又回来了！在这2天，人们在麻州境内购物无需为低于$2500的商品支付6.25%的销售税。而不少暑假期间在波士顿地区探亲旅游的中国游客早已摩拳擦掌做好准备，在这个周末展开大采购。The sales tax holiday for 2024 will be held on August 10 and August 11. Most retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, will be exempt from sales tax. 上图：麻州最大的Wrentham 奥特莱斯。
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Senator Markey and Aquarium staff release five rehabilitated turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod
BOSTON, MASS. (August 6, 2024) – With the help of New England Aquarium sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation staff and Senator Edward J. Markey, five endangered and threatened sea turtles are back in ocean waters off Cape Cod after fully recovering from their life-threatening injuries. These turtles spent several months at the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in… Continue reading Senator Markey and Aquarium staff release five rehabilitated turtles into ocean waters off Cape Cod
IRS reminds car dealers and sellers to be aware of phishing scams
Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service would like to remind car dealers and sellers to be aware of evolving phishing and smishing scams that could impact day-to-day operations of the business. In light of the recent ransomware attack aimed at car dealers, the IRS is warning individuals and businesses to remain… Continue reading IRS reminds car dealers and sellers to be aware of phishing scams
Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2022 Walter E. Washington Convention Center SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. Good to see you all. So earlier this year in South Africa, I had an opportunity to set out the administration’s Strategy for Africa. And at its core, it really can be distilled to a single word, and that… Continue reading Secretary Blinken Answers Press Questions on U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals
BOSTON – Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a set of proposals to make substantial changes to Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and the commercial Linkage Policy that will enable Boston to support its growing population and ensure the city is a place where families of all income levels can afford to live. These changes will increase Boston’s supply… Continue reading Mayor Wu Announces Inclusive Growth Strategy: Increasing Funds for Affordable Housing, Speeding Development Approvals
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Participates in Historic Hearing on Medicare for All
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Oversight Committee, participated in the committee’s hearing on universal healthcare coverage, a historic moment and momentum for the Medicare For All Movement.
IRS to Provide Face-to-Face Help on March 12
The IRS will open many of its Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) on the second Saturday of each month in February through May 2022 to offer in-person help.
UCA Applauds Demise of DOJ’s China Initiative
By United Chinese Americans (UCA) We at UCA are not only relieved, but encouraged to see the first positive step the DOJ has taken to end the flawed and controversial “China Initiative.”
Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15
Jan. 14, 2022, — Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Saturday, January 15, due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Mayor Wu also declared a cold advisory for Sunday, January 16 and announced cold weather safety tips as cold temperatures are… Continue reading Mayor Wu Declares a Cold Emergency in Boston for January 15
State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges
Dec. 30, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson, US State Department International Travel Challenges During COVID-19 U.S. citizens who choose to travel internationally should be aware that they may face unexpected challenges related to COVID-19 as they attempt to return to the United States or attempt to travel from one overseas location to another. U.S. citizens… Continue reading State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges