Tag: Gov

Jill Bourne Named BPL President

Boston, May 21, 2016, — Today, the Boston Public Library (BPL) Board of Trustees voted to extend an offer of employment for President of the Boston Public Library to Jill Bourne, City Librarian for the San Jose Public Library. The decision was made following public interviews of Bourne and David Leonard, Interim President of the… Continue reading Jill Bourne Named BPL President

Four MA Students Named 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Boston, May 11, 2016, — U.S. Secretary of Education John King recently announced the selection of William Wang of West Roxbury, MA and Zlatomir Fung, a resident of Westborough, MA as 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Wang attends Boston Latin School in Boston, and Fung(pictured below), an accompanied cellist, attends Oak Meadow School from home.

Mayor Walsh, BPHC Release Health Impact Assessment Findings

Boston, May 4, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined health officials to announce the findings of the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) health impact assessment of Boston’s Living Wage Ordinance, highlighting opportunities to strengthen the Living Wage Ordinance by increasing the living wage and expanding the pool of workers protected by the ordinance.

Mayor Walsh Announces Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

Boston, April 14, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the strategic rebranding of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, formerly known as the Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians, to help encompass the evolving needs of Boston’s immigrant community. As part of a concerted effort to empower immigrant residents and recognize their contributions to… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Announces Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh to Mark the One Boston Day

By, Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 15, 2016,  — Today is the first One Boston Day. Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will join Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, families and survivors at a wreath laying ceremony at the sites of the bombings on Boylston Street. The new Boston Strong banner on a overpass on… Continue reading Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh to Mark the One Boston Day

President Obama to Host 6th White House Science Fair

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, April 13, the President will host the 6th and final White House Science Fair of his Administration, celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions from across the United States. President Obama with Intel Science Award students(file photo).

Boston’s Sister City Hangzhou to Host 2016 G20 in September

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 2, 2016, — China will host the 2016 Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the eastern city of Hangzhou, President Xi Jinping announced during the 2015 G20 summit held in Turkey. Hangzhou is the only Chinese sister city of Boston, and is known for its beautiful West Lake. Lexington… Continue reading Boston’s Sister City Hangzhou to Host 2016 G20 in September

Mayor Walsh’s March 2016 Address to the Boston Municipal Research Bureau

Thank you, Matt [Kiefer], thank you Sam [Tyler]. Thank you everyone for supporting the Municipal Research Bureau. I’d also like to thank Bob Gallery for his service as the Chair of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees, as well as new trustee Cheryl Cronin. And I’d like to introduce some new team leaders in… Continue reading Mayor Walsh’s March 2016 Address to the Boston Municipal Research Bureau