September 17, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

The news reported today that Sonia Chang-Diaz won a narrow victory over incumbent Dianne Wilkerson by 228 votes.

The end of Wilkerson’s run could also jeopardize the bilingual ballot bill which the former State Senator had strongly supported in the State Senate. In addition, with Wilkerson’s absence, will Chang-Diaz take the lead to advocate for state funding for Parcel 24 and Oxford Street, development projects that will create low-income and affordable housing for Chinatown? Then, there is also the proposed $120 million Boston Arts Academy school in Chinatown, and which Wilkerson had came out in support during a public meeting in the summer.

Time will tell whether Chang-Diaz will embrace these issues that are important for Chinatown. Until then, congratulations to Chang-Diaz on a successful campaign.

(Disclosure: The Chinatown Blogger is not affiliated with Wilkerson’s or Chang-Diaz’s campaign.)

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September 17, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Oak Street Fair – Chinatown’s Family Festival
Sat. Sept 20. 11 am to 3 pm
Oak Street and Josiah Quincy School Playground
885 Washington St., Boston

Come join us for Chinatown’s annual family festival, featuring games and activities, children performances, community information and health screenings. Wally the Green Monster from Boston Red Sox will be there from 11 am to noon. Sparky the Clown will be there. Compete in the Watermelon Eating Contest. Free Chinese food for children.

Bring your families and friends!

We are also looking for volunteers to help out – do face painting, run games and do arts and crafts with kids. There are 2 shifts: 9:30 am to 1 pm and 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Please contact Mark at marking99@hotmail.com or Chien-mei at cmchang928@gmail.com to sign up.

Oak Street Fair is hosted by the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, www.bcnc.net and sponsored by many generous corporations.

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