[Eastontowncrier] Non-profit events - 2nd Qtr RE Bill due 11/2/09 - Office hours Congressman Lynch - Obtain your Flood map online

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Upcoming Events:


Office Hours Congressman Stephen F. Lynch: Staff member Nicholas Zaferakis will be on hand Wednesday, Nov. 4th to meet with constituents between 9am to 11am in the Mary Connolly Rm, 2nd Fl., Town Offices, 136 Elm St., N. Easton. No appointment needed. 

Ames Free Library Book Brigade. Help the Library transfer books from 15 Barrows St. to the Ames Free Library as they begin the move back to their building at 53 Main. Renovations expected to be completed end October. A human chain will be formed to transfer books Saturday Nov 7th from 9am to 12 noon. Rain date Sunday Nov. 8th 2pm to 5pm. No sign up needed - just show up!

Easton Old Colony YMCA Gold Buying Fundraiser and Fall Recycle Drive for Strong Kids Campaign. Saturday, November 14th 9am to 2pm. See YMCA flyers for more information <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Notices/Easton%20Old%20Colony%20YMCA%20Fall%202010%20Fundraisers.pdf> .

<http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Notices/Build%20a%20Scarecrow%20Family%20Event%202009.pdf> National Novel Writing Month at Ames Free Library Cottage, 56 Main St. The cottage will be a place for writers to come together to write on Tuesday/Thursday evenings during November, (5:30-7:30pm). Thursday, Oct 29th (6:30-7:30 kick off event at the Cottage. For more information visit the National Novel Writing website <http://www.nanowrimo.org/>  or email Christine Junge <mailto:christinejunge at hotmail.com> .

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass (APCSM) is striving to quickly find homes for cats residing at the center. Read about the "Feline Friend-Z" program <http://www.apcsm.org/events/index.html>  or visit the APCSM website <http://www.apcsm.org>  for more information.

The Easton Holiday Festival will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5th and Sunday Dec. 6th at the Oakes Ames Hall and at the intersection of Main & Barrows St. Table spaces are $40 per day with discounts for multiple tables or days. Crafters of hand-made items are encourage to contact Jon Morgan dnmorgan at comcast.net for details or visit www.eastonlions.com <http://www.eastonlions.com/>  for details & the application.


Latest News 


Important Reminder:
The second quarter Real Estate Bill is due on or before November 2nd, 2009. All taxpayers received the payment stub for this payment when the preliminary bill was mailed June 30th. It was attached with the August payment stub. Due on or before November 2nd, 2009 - must be received in the Collector's Office by November 2nd - postmarks of November 2nd are not acceptable. 

Have you recently been notified that your property is located within a flood plain? You may need a copy of your flood insurance map. Visit the FEMA website here <http://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1> . You can print a FIRMette (small-scale, printer-friendly Flood Insurance Rate map) for free! Large -format flood maps may also be ordered online directly from FEMA. For more information contact the FEMA Map Servicing Center via email <mailto:FEMA-MSCservice at dhs.gov>  or call 1-800-359-9616.
Effective November 9, 2009, the Department of Planning & Community Development will charge $5 for copies of flood maps, or to produce FIRMette maps. As noted above, FIRMettes will continue to be available for free on the FEMA website; hard copies of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) can also be reviewed at the Department of Planning & Community Development.

The Community Preservation Committee is accepting proposals for projects under the Community Preservation Act for FY2011 for consideration at May 2010 Annual Town Meeting. Applications are available at the CPA website <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/cpa_committee/CPACommitteeFS.htm>  & the Planning & Community Development Department. 

Easton Historical Commission photography competition <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/historical_commission/Easton%20Historical%20Photography%20Competition%20Oct%202009.pdf>  October 25th - November 25th: Rules & Requirements. On 12/5/09 the Commission will also announce the Chaffin & Briggs Awards <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/historical_commission/Easton%20Historical%20Commission%20to%20announce%20award%202009.pdf>  for significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton. 

Committee Openings:
Fair & Affordable Housing Partnership; one term expiring June 30, 2010. Fulfills an unexpired term.
Openings on Commission on Disabilities, Human Rights Committee also. The volunteer form can be accessed here.
<http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Notices/VolunteerFS.htm> 
See our new Community Calendar <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Calendar/CalendarFS.htm> . This will serve as a calendar for local government meetings/events & major community events. There are links provided to many of our non-profit organizations in Town.

Residents are currently being contacted under the American Community Survey program, as a first phase of the Federal 2010 Census. A small percentage will be required to complete the survey. If the mailed survey is not returned in a week, then a phone call will be placed & the information collected over the phone. More information <https://askacs.census.gov/cgi-bin/askacs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=781&p_created=1103807925&p_sid=CZIIAXFj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0zNSwzNSZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9JnBfcHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTE*&p_li=&p_topview=1#09> and see the questions asked on the American Community Survey <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Notices/ACS%20questionnaire.pdf> 

The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:30 am from Washington Plaza. Please attend and honor Easton's military veterans. For more information, see flyer. <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/Notices/Veterans%20Day%20Parade%20Easton%20Nov%2011%202009.pdf> 

In recognition of their service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurant. For more information, call Veterans' Agent Steve Nolan at (508) 230-0550 or visit this website. <http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/> 

Board & Committee Meetings next week:

Monday, November 2nd
  - Board of Selectmen 7:00 pm Selectmen's Office
  - Conservation Commission 6:30 pm Mary Connolly
  - Human Rights Committee 7:00 pm Police Station

Wednesday, November 4th
  - Board of Health 5:00 pm Mary Connolly 
  - Fair & Affordable Housing Ptnrshp 6pm Selectmen's Office

Eastondale 40B hearing. The applicant has submitted a continuance request for the October 28th hearing. The new hearing date has not yet been determined.

  


Helpful Information:


Easton Public School Calendar <http://www.easton.k12.ma.us/Superintendents_Office/Welcome_files/Calendar%202009-10%20Final%20Version.pdf> 
School Calendar of Events <http://www.easton.k12.ma.us/Superintendents_Office/Welcome_files/2009-10%20SCH.%20CAL.%20EVENTS%20II.pdf> 
School Hours <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/school_dept/SchoolHours.pdf> 
School Web site <http://www.easton.k12.ma.us/superintendents_office/Welcome.html> 

Pay a bill online <https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=363>  

Waste Management Waste & Recycling Schedule <http://www.eastondpw.org/dpw/trash/09R4_Easton_flyer_singlpgs.pdf> 

Town Hall Directory <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/AboutUs/PhonesFS.htm>  

Ames Free Library <http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/> 

Council On Aging Monthly Newsletter <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/council_on_aging/Newsletter.pdf> 

Contact information <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/townclerk/Representatives%20as%20of%202%209%202009.pdf>  for Easton State Representatives & Representatives in Congress 

The Cemetery Commission would like to thank Easton Residents for accepting the gift of Pine Grove Cemetery at Special Town Meeting on October 5, 2009. Please visit our updated Cemetery Commission website. <http://www.easton.ma.us/Directory/cemetery_commission/CemCommFS.htm>  We have a cemetery database now available online for those wishing to research Town burial records.

Reminder from Chief Police Allen Krajcik: The Registry of Motor Vehicles has cancelled written reminders for Driver's License renewals. The RMV has provided an way to sign up for an email reminder so you don't let your license expire. Sign up through this link. <https://secure.rmv.state.ma.us/RMVReminder/intro.aspx> 

 

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