Franklin Matters

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Temple Etz Chaim - to hold services virtually

Until further notice, Temple Etz Chaim will be holding services virtually during the COVID-19 emergency (no in person services at all).

To access the livestream, go to: https://temple-etzchaim.org/live

Temple Etz Chaim - to hold services virtually

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

From the Twitterverse: things to do in this pandemic time

From the Twitterverse: things to do in this pandemic time

#1

"FPAC presents Great Performances...At Home! Tune into our Facebook page at 7:30 pm EST every day this week for a LIVE mini-performance by an FPAC Favorite! Kicking us off tonight: Nick Paone! See you at 7:30!"

https://twitter.com/fpac_online/status/1239649440996212736?s=20

Late for this one as it was for Monday, tune in and find out who it is for Tuesday!

FPAC presents Great Performances...At Home!

For History and AP Government fans, pick your bracket to play along with Mr Walsh

#2

Happy #SelectionSunday! Optional #APGov assignment: make picks for Most Influential Advisor in typical prez administration. If your Final 4-Champ match mine, I buy you breakfast when we return.Turn in on G Classroom. Others, feel free to play for fun!

The worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPAh9IafkYsSt2qnnRZhRJPb0bo-2AQXLWXMYdnVEl8/edit

The original tweet:
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1239283348335460359?s=20

#3

Happy #SelectionSunday! Optional #US2 assignment: make picks for Most Significant Civil Rights Era Event. If your Final 4-Champ match mine, I buy you breakfast when we return.Turn in on G Classroom. Others, feel free to play for fun!

The worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/155x3QWwSkYO6psCj30bNQSmmBIY45ppNto8m_KFo2Wk/edit

The original tweet:
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1239284002122588161

"Coronavirus Is Our Future" | Alanna Shaikh | TEDxSMU

Have you wondered about where COVID-19 came from? What is a coronavirus? If you recall SARS and MERS, these were also coronavirus.

The best 16 minutes I've spent to get the background and valid info I have seen on the coronavirus.

"Global health expert Alanna Shaikh talks about the current status of the 2019 nCov coronavirus outbreak and what this can teach us about the epidemics yet to come.

Alanna Shaikh is a global health consultant and executive coach who specializes in individual, organizational and systemic resilience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in public health from Boston University. She has lived in seven countries and it the author of What’s Killing Us: A Practical Guide to Understanding Our Biggest Global Health Problems. Recent article publications include an article on global health security in Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper and an essay in the Annual Review of Comparative and International Education. She blogs on coaching and personal resilience at www.thisworldneedsbrave.com.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Video link - https://youtu.be/Fqw-9yMV0sI

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_respiratory_syndrome-related_coronavirus

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severe_acute_respiratory_syndrome_coronavirus_2

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $10 Million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund

Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will have access to capital assistance

"Today (3/16/20), the Baker-Polito Administration announced economic support for small businesses with a $10 million loan fund to provide financial relief to those that have been affected by COVID-19.

The $10 million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund will provide emergency capital up to $75,000 to Massachusetts-based businesses impacted by COVID-19 with under 50 full- and part-time employees, including nonprofits. Loans are immediately available to eligible businesses with no payments due for the first 6 months. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has capitalized the fund and will administer it.

“As our administration continues to take steps to protect the health and safety of residents, we recognize the hardships facing the small businesses that create the foundation of the state’s economy,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This recovery loan fund is a new resource to help small businesses address emergency needs due to the disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

Continue reading the article
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-10-million-small-business-recovery-loan-fund

How to Apply:

Please complete the application found on MGCC’s website, EmpoweringSmallBusiness.org.
Completed applications can be sent via email to mgcc@massgcc.com with the subject line “2020 Small Business Recovery Loan Fund”.
MGCC can be reached by email: mgcc@massgcc.com

Baker-Polito Administration announced economic support for small businesses

Announcement video link => https://youtu.be/FfzIhhGQKrI

MBTA Commuter Rail announces "2020 Reduced Service Schedule"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"With many workers staying home or heeding advice to avoid crowds, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is implementing changes to service.

Starting Tuesday, the agency will adjust the frequency of service on subway and bus lines. Commuter Rail schedules will be reduced and ferries will be canceled.

“While some of these changes are inconvenient, they maintain a responsible balance between protecting the health and safety of the MBTA workforce and our customers, and our goal of continuing to run safe and reliable service without major disruptions,” MBTA general manager Steve Poftak said in a statement."