BFCCPS: Applications for 2021-2022 school year open and information session videos available

"In a traditional year, BFCCPS hosts information sessions so that interested families can meet us in person, learn more about the school and have a building tour.  As a result of the continuing health crisis, in person meetings will not be possible this year so we’ve adjusted our plans accordingly.

This year, we have arranged for videos featuring our staff, parents, teachers and even a BFCCPS alumna to help you learn more about the BFCCPS Experience. While these videos can’t truly replicate our traditional face to face events we hope that our enthusiasm for the school is evident.

A virtual Question and Answer Session will be held in January 2021. Please stay tuned for details and registration.  If you would like to watch all the videos in sequence, you can visit this YouTube playlist otherwise, you can watch selected videos below. "

Video link = https://youtu.be/FdtGxn5AKS4 

Application available =  http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/?doing_wp_cron=1611099577.2429950237274169921875

Statement from House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate President Karen E. Spilka - Climate Change Legislation

"The ambitious and ground breaking climate bill that we sent with overwhelming bipartisan support from both the Senate and the House meets the urgency of the global climate crisis. Months of work was exhaustively studied by members of the conference committee, and the result was a bill that rejects the false choice between economic growth and addressing climate change. We must combat climate change while also maintaining a thriving economy and expanding the housing stock that will ensure future, sustainable growth.  The legislation sent to the Governor showed how it can be done.

Today, the House and Senate introduce this legislation as written and passed. We are confident that members of the House and Senate will again act with urgency by swiftly sending this bill back to Governor Baker's desk."  

 

and from CommonWealth Magazine articles on the climate change legislation:

Questions on Baker’s $6b climate change cost estimate

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/questions-on-bakers-6b-climate-change-cost-estimate-2/

Debunking Baker’s 6 reasons for climate veto

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/debunking-bakers-6-reasons-for-climate-veto/

Mariano, Spilka take defiant tone on climate change

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/environment/mariano-spilka-take-defiant-tone-on-climate-change/

Mass Cultural Council: Learn about the COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals

"Learn about the COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals. The program offers grants of $1,500 to people who have lost income derived from their work as individual artists and independent teaching artists/humanists/scientists as a direct result of COVID-19 related cancellations and closures in Massachusetts. 

Mass Cultural Council staff will discuss the application process, then take questions from attendees."

Shared from: https://t.co/2GU6H8MuGm 

Application process: https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/covid-19-relief-fund-for-individuals/

The People's Inauguration - January 21, 2021

 

"On January 20th, we will celebrate the work of democracy as we watch a new President and barrier-breaking Vice President make an oath of office. 

The next day, on January 21st, we will join them in making a commitment to do our part to heal and rebuild America. 

We envision a nation that is anti-racist, equitable, and sustainable. 

Each of us has a role in that labor, and we will only succeed if we lead with love."

Find out more about this virtual event and how to "lead with love"

https://thepeoplesinauguration.org/#1610435353072-9f11905a-dba5

The People's Inauguration - January 21, 2021

S.W.A.N Paint Night; Strength, Wellness & Networking with Amy Adams

Join us for a free community PAINT NIGHT with Amy Adams for our next "Monday Night Masterclass"! No experience necessary!

Need materials? We've got you covered! Free materials for the first 25 participants to register. One ticket per family/computer please! 

Registration is open via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swan-paint-night-strength-wellness-networking-with-amy-adams-tickets-137144301297

Follow the event on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/239478554418886/

S.W.A.N Paint Night; Strength, Wellness & Networking with Amy Adams

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Updates for January 2021

• Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) General Meeting. The first general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 (8:30 AM). Please mark your calendars.

• Help Support a Local Business

As you know, this has been a challenging year for so many Franklin businesses. If you are a businesses that has remained strong during these times, the FDP would like to offer you an opportunity to support other businesses. Please consider sponsoring the FDP membership of a struggling business that could not otherwise afford it.

    $100 pays for one business

    $200 would support two businesses

The FDP made a commitment early this year that we would continue to support all Franklin businesses. But as a non-profit, we are asking for assistance so we can continue to do this into 2021.

Please see the this form for details and email the FDP if you would like to sponsor a fellow Franklin business. 
 

Shared from the full Franklin Downtown Partnership newsletter
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FDP-Newsletter--What-s-Happening-January-2021-2-0.html?soid=1120641810412&aid=fXSezpUFo1Y

Find out more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership on their page

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Disclosure: I am an individual member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership

Franklin Downtown Partnership:  Updates for January 2021

Tracy Novick: "...regarding in school transmission"

Tracy Novick writes:

"Early last week, I received a lengthy, footnoted letter from a Worcester Public School student, pressing for a return to school buildings.

Let me note first: I do so love getting emails from students! or any contact at all from students! Keep those coming! 

It repeated--not surprisingly, as this has been the main push in much of the press--the idea that schools were safe from COVID transmission. As I haven't done a blog post on that--I just keep tweeting out links to things--I am excerpting here that section of my response to the student letter, for both myself and others who might find it useful."

Continue reading online
http://who-cester.blogspot.com/2021/01/regarding-in-school-transmission.html