FHS "Keep Music Alive" 5/05/20 - #6

I hope that we all are doing well. Because I missed last Thursday (sorry!), I will be posting three performances today. We are featuring students who play the guitar and electric bass today! Enjoy!

Max Allard - FHS Senior
Max is a student who uses his diverse artistic talents to help others daily. Max founded the Unified Music program at FHS. He plays saxophone in the FHS Band, is a founding member of the FHS Acapella group and has recently become a thespian in our drama program. Max, Thank you for this beautiful performance.   

You Raise Me Up
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ArtslWOcDEwi0eIIdDWZyEsk5-1BY_9/view





Zachary Vigil - FHS Senior

Zach plays guitar and electric bass in the FHS Jazz Band. He has been very active in our audio production program.
Sadly, Zach recently lost his grandmother during this time of isolation. He would like to dedicate this performance to his Nana.   

All Things Must Pass

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w3TUT6Tntb7OS6a6yWKpm--5N-5jd8m5/view




Ian Richardson - FHS Sophomore
Ian plays electric bass in the FHS Jazz Band. This year, he learned how to play the upright bass and joined the orchestra. He studies privately and participated in the Central Districts Jazz Band this year.  

Jazz Improvisation   https://youtu.be/N1niZZVMc3U





--
Diane M. Plouffe
Director of Music
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin High School

FM #261 VFJ Renovations - Empowering through Gardening 5/01/20 (audio)

FM #261 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 261 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jessi and Vinny Faneule, of VFJ Renovations. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I was excited to have this call as I say during the session (in my words, and butchering theirs) they had me with the line in their essay that I shared here earlier:

“getting back to where we were is complicated, and begs the question: Was where we were, where we want to be?”

We discussed their raised garden bed initiative, to empower us with gardening.

Note: in reviewing the recording, we realized that the mention of “Richard” Means was really "Russell" Means, the American Indian activist and actor. Russell’s father was of the Ogala band of the Lakota Nation. The quote mentioned is a paraphrase of the text that can be found in Russell's autobiography. The full quote is also included below.

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jessi and Vinny   

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-261-vfj-renovations-5-01-20

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The essay that got me excited
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/voices-of-franklin-get-back-to-where-we.html

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VFJ-Renovations-336675640619192/

VFJ Renovations webpage and ordering process
https://www.vfjrenovations.com/empower-with-gardening-initiative

Russell Means - wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Means
Autobiography https://www.amazon.com/Where-White-Fear-Tread-Autobiography/dp/0312147619

The full text that was paraphrased during the conversation:

"We knew the universe and how it includes and interacts with our Grandmother. Before I was six years old, my grandparents and my mother had taught me that if all the green things that grow were taken from the earth, there could be no life. If all the four-legged creatures were taken from the earth, there could be no life. If all the winged creatures were taken from the earth, there could be no life. If all our relatives who crawl and swim and live within the earth were taken away, there could be no life. But if all the human beings were taken away, life on earth would flourish.

That is how insignificant we are."

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!
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Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - May 6

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 = 5:00 PM

Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Board of Health Meeting. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by clicking on the attached link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). The attached link and phone number will be active for the duration of the meeting for citizens to ask questions/voice concerns.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87932422140?pwd=K2pNcEhhWU5BR05lZFR2RzlsdWZWZz09

Call in number: 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID# 879 3242 2140 Password: 526288…Then press #

1) Reading and acceptance of April 8, 2020 and April 27, 2020 minutes 

2) OLD BUSINESS
A. None

Chairman opens the floor for any other old business

3) NEW BUSINESS
A. Revisit face covering order
B. Discussion of non-essential business complaints Chairman opens the floor for any other new business

4) CITIZENS COMMENTARY

5) ADJOURNMENT

Next Board of Health meeting will be Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda-5-6-2020_._1.pdf

 

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - May 6

Senate President Karen Spilka: "Our 'new normal' will be hard in a lot of ways, but it will also be necessary"

From Senate President Karen Spilka:

"The spread of the coronavirus, and with it the declaration of a state of emergency in Massachusetts, has created a situation unlike any we have ever seen. At the state leadership level, Gov. Charlie Baker, House Speaker Bob DeLeo and I have been united in our belief that our first priority is the health and safety of our residents and doing what is necessary to keep people safe.

Our long-term goal — and challenge — is to address the economic fallout of this unprecedented situation. This work has already begun in the Senate and will continue for quite some time. Since early March, the Senate has reacted to this crisis with urgency through a number of measures, including: waiving the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits; halting evictions and foreclosures, with the strongest moratorium in the nation, to help renters, homeowners, small businesses and non-profits; waiving the MCAS requirement for this school year; and helping frontline health care workers through expanding scope of practice and providing medical liability protections.

When it comes to deciding when it is safe "open up the state," the Senate will rely on the advice of public health experts to ensure we are acting in the best interest of our residents. But we will also work with economic experts, business leaders, and our partners in local, state and the federal government to support our economy as we move toward what will likely be a "phased-in" reopening."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinion/20200502/column-forging-future-that-works-for-us-all

For other COVID-19 Updates from Senate President Spilka: https://karenspilka.com/covid

“No one thinks you need less than 14 days, let’s put it that way”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Key indicators about the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts have for the first time moved in an encouraging direction for several days straight, Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday, but as other states are opening up economic activity, officials here still want to see at least two weeks of steady progress.

Ten percent of the new tests reported Monday came back positive, the lowest daily rate since late March when Massachusetts had roughly half the testing capacity. The number of patients actively hospitalized because of the highly infectious virus has also moved on a downward slope in recent days.

While Baker said the state has now seen “for the first time, a few days in a row, the right kinds of trends,” he hinted that a phased reopening of closed businesses cannot safely take place unless the patterns continue.

“We’re still very much in the fight against the virus, but it’s encouraging, I think, for everybody to see progress, given how much hard work and how much sacrifice has been invested in this,” Baker told reporters after he toured a manufacturing facility in Fall River. “As we come to the other side of this and start to determine next steps for going forward, we need to see these numbers continue to fall.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200505/baker-seeing-right-kinds-of-trends/1

Video link for Gov Baker update 5/05/20  https://youtu.be/HXPo_Rg1Hso

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Interviewing Session - May 8

Friday, May 8th 9 am - Noon

Facilitator: Edward Lawrence; Career Coach
Co-facilitator: Erin Rogers; Social Services Coordinator
Special Guest: Coach Melissa Molinero

Melissa Molinero is a Life and Career Coach and Certified Job Counselor in New Jersey offering individual and group coaching sessions, workshops and professional resume writing services. She has built a reputation for engaging one-on-one sessions to develop areas of need and partner with clients in the development and execution of clear and measurable goals. Her website is www.msmcoaching.com

This session focuses on two aspects of the interview process.

First, we will focus on interview preparation, including the types of interviews, key components of an interview, and types of interview questions.

Melissa will discuss interview strategy: How do you distinguish yourself from the field of other candidates? What must you do to navigate the weeding out process and ensure you are one of the finalists? What should you do after the interview to ensure you remain under consideration?


Program Pre-Registration (once per town location) is required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/


Registration is required for this specific online meeting:

After you register for the 50+ Program, we will place you on a list to receive a meeting's registration information.


If you have registered previously with the town that virtually hosts the session, there is no need for you to register again.


For additional information about this program, please contact Erin Rogers; Social Services Coordinator, Franklin Senior Center; erogers@franklinma.gov; (508) 520-4945



Franklin is the hosting town for the Friday session.

Download your copy of the flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xZv2moxGV8cLA_xsocqADPiVGhx8JaQt/view?usp=sharing

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Interviewing Session - May 8

LiveARTS: BSO Cellist and Violinist Play a Streaming Live Concert - May 17

Join us for a special donation-based concert featuring a husband and wife team from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and their children. LiveARTS presents violinist Ala Jojatu, cellist Mihail Jojatu, their daughter Maria (violin), and their son Gabriel (cello) in a streaming live concert on Zoom! Sunday May 17, 2020 at 3 p.m. To take advantage of this opportunity, go to our website, liveartsma.org, and order a free ticket. The Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the concert. Tickets are free, but donations are always welcome! Watch your email for more information. PROGRAM Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin and Cello Duo in C major J.S. Bach: Partita No. 1 in B Minor, BWV 1002 (Allemande and Double) William Henry Squire: Bourree, Op. 24 Nicolo Paganini: Caprice No. 24 Ludwig van Beethoven: String Trio op. 3 in E flat major, Op. 3 (Allegro con brio) You can download Zoom using this link: Download Zoom Our mailing address is: LiveARTS P.O. Box 678 Franklin, MA 02038