Pam Steinfeld |
Time: Feb 8, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Pam Steinfeld |
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"As prosecutors from the House of Representatives prepare to present their case against Donald Trump at his impeachment trial next week for incitement of insurrection, supporters who heeded his call on 6 January to “fight like hell” and went on to storm the Capitol Building are finding themselves in far greater legal peril.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The trial that kicks off in the US Senate on Tuesday could lead to a further vote that would permanently debar Trump from holding office in the future. By contrast, the mob of fervent Maga acolytes who broke into the US Capitol following an incendiary rally headlined by Trump could face prison for up to 20 years.
One month after the events which left five people dead including a US Capitol police officer, there is no sign of the Department of Justice and FBI letting up in their relentless pursuit of the insurrectionists. In the past week alone there have been arrests of alleged rioters in Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; Corinth, Texas; Garner, North Carolina; and Marion, Illinois."
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Town Council Meeting recap - 02/03/21 |
FM #451 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 451 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the Health Dept were in the Municipal Building, the remainder, Committee, (and public) were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes.
The recording runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 3 https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H1zdvX1S
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Agenda doc
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/agenda-02-03-2021.pdf
Health Dept/Board of Health page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/board-of-health-meeting-recap-020321.html
Quick Recap:
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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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FM #451 Board of Health Mtg - 02/03/21 (audio) |
Please visit our Vaccination Information Portal to find recently updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Eligible residents can sign up to express interest in receiving a vaccine via THIS FORM or by contacting the Senior Center at 508-520-4946
Shared from => https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/vaccination-information-updates
FM #452 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 452 in the series.
This shares the Economic Development Committee meeting that was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; some of the key participants were in the Council Chambers, the Chair Melanie Hamblen led the meeting remotely along with many others via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The recording runs about an hour and eight minutes (~68 mins) Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HsJsQlRS
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Meeting agenda including bylaw revision for food trucks
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/edc_agenda_revised_2-3-2021.pdf
My notes captured via Twitter and shared here in summary form
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/economic-development-subcommittee_5.html
Quick Recap:
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/nZAY5RwEoNGH37wt8
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?
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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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You
can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or
your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:
"Hard Hat 🎩 and Coaches game puck to #23 Christian Shabbick! 2 points tonight , goal/assist tonight and scoring his first varsity goal! Played hard all night, awesome game Christian!!" https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1357914232487108609
"Hard Hat and Coaches game puck to #23 Christian Shabbick" |
Hello Everyone!
Staying Connected
Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc
Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day
Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/
Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/
Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
Links to COVID vaccine information at Gillette
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-information
Town of Franklin Vaccine information - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals in Phase 1 and Phase 2 ( individuals 75 + older). For residents of Franklin, the closest available site to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination is at Gillette Stadium. You can book an appointment online at: https:// www.cic-health.com/our-locations?location=gillette If you do not have access to a computer, you can call the Senior Center and staff will try and assist you in making an appointment. Please keep in mind that appointments are booking up fast, but will increase in the coming weeks as more vaccine supply comes into the Commonwealth. In addition, The Franklin Health Department is ordering doses of the vaccine, but is limited to ordering 100 doses at a time per DPH regulations Doses will be made available to Franklin residents aged 75+ older, but there is no timeframe or details available yet. If you are interested in receiving the vaccine once available, please contact the center at 508-520-4945.
Tips
Balance exercises for Seniors - Prevent Falls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-tUHuNPStw
Dance Yoga - Seated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF3j5X_fgf4
Music
Careless Whisper performed by Alexandr Misko - fingerstyle guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzgTMh21zhI&feature=emb_logo
5 beautiful songs played fingerstyle on the guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6nH_bPCkk
Incredible busker drummer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqJdzYY_Fas
Just for Fun
4 of the best light shows on America's got Talent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGOlGq1ftdw
A slideshow of the strangest roadside attractions around the world
Amazing inventions that are next level
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9jRhq21hVg
Happiness Village Baby Panda live camera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GsvgKu1060
The "new" Morse Block in Franklin by Joe Landry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKA1hh4Mw4
Humor
The Three Little Pigs like you have never heard it before - John Branyon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UegL1R3X8&t=143s
Victor Borge - Phonetic Punctuation on the Ed Sullivan Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFzMWml_X5o
Animal bloopers in the news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=191wEPl3m1I
Kindness Matters
Random acts of kindness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaY8WG1QBVM
Man turns his house into an indoor playland for cats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okOVxfuSYPk
Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.
*Monday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up.
*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.
*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book Club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov
*Wed. At 1pm - Writers group - call the senior center to sign up
*Wed at 4pm - Caregivers Support group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net
*Thursday at 1pm - Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend
*Thursday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up 508-520-4945
*Thursday at 6:30pm - Name That Tune - email adoggett@franklinma.gov
*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,
games and activities.
CURBSIDE CAFE - Special of the week is Lasagna. Chicken noodle soup. Pineapple upside down cupcake. Order here: https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb
Attached you will find: Donna's FUN filled activity pages
Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all! We are still here for you! Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!
Ariel & Donna
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REMEMBER:
When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution! Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer. Many look like real sites. Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here
"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER unveiled a 500-person call center on Friday to help residents 75 and older book appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The center is intended to assist those without internet access or those having trouble navigating the current two-step process, which requires using a state website to find vaccine locations near them and then going to websites for those locations to actually book an appointment. The call center, reached by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting the option for help making a vaccine appointment, will handle the booking process for the individual or put them on a call-back list if no appointments are available.
The service will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with representatives who speak both English and Spanish. Translators for over 100 other languages will also be available upon request."
"The American economic recovery showed new signs of stalling on Friday as government data underscored the pandemic’s brutal damage to the job market.
U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department said, dashing hopes that the new year would bring immediate relief. The private sector added just 6,000 jobs, barely enough to register against the millions of positions lost during the pandemic.
The weak showing was tallied amid a fresh effort in Washington to provide a big infusion of aid to foster a recovery and the data will almost certainly bolster the Democrats’ argument for a robust stimulus package."