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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><u>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Bristol County Mosquito Control<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bristol County Mosquito Control <b>has stopped</b> taking residential ground spraying requests for the season as of September 6<sup>th</sup>. During the week of September 9<sup>th</sup> BCMC will finish outstanding residential requests
and target areas of EEE and WNV activity. Mosquitoes are still active, and risk is still elevated, but making a pesticide application when it is too cool does not eliminate any mosquitoes.
<b>Please note that Easton remains at “Critical.” </b>Residents are urged to use personal protection methods and avoid mosquito bites. Following the suggestions on the
<a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/board_of_health/docs/MosquitoHandout.pd">
Yard maintenance information from BCMCP</a><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>flyer<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span>
</strong>can help minimize the number of biting mosquitoes in your yard<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.</span></strong><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Easton Remains at “Critical” Risk for EEE Virus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On August 26th State officials announced the completion of the second round of aerial spraying in Bristol/Plymouth Counties. Easton remains at "Critical" risk for EEE
virus. Please visit the </span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/board_of_health/index.php"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Easton Board of Health’s webpage</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">,</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
then see the left blue sidebar “Mosquito Information” for press releases and additional ways to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Board of Health Votes to Restrict Outdoor Activities from Dusk through Dawn<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On Wednesday, August, 7, 2019, in response to the high risk threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the Easton Board of Health, pursuant to the
<a href="https://www.ecode360.com/32676006">Code of the Town of Easton, Chapter 332</a>, voted to restrict outdoor activities on all public property and all private property that is used for locally sponsored youth activities, including but not limited to youth
sports leagues, from dusk to dawn, in accordance with the times listed in the Massachusetts Arbovirus Response Plan, effective immediately and until further notice. For this updated calendar, please click
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/d615a834-99ca-e911-a2d2-000c29a59557/EEE%202019_%20Dusk_Dawn%20Table">
here</a> or visit the visit the <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/board_of_health/index.php">
Easton Board of Health’s webpage</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span> then see the left blue sidebar “Mosquito Information.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Notice to Property Owners in Queset Sewer District<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At this time the Queset Sewer District construction is substantially complete and ready for connections. Property owners in the Queset Sewer District that are part of the sewer project that would like to connect should contact a Licensed
Drain Layer or contact a contractor who is eligible to become licensed to begin the process of connecting to sewer. The cost to connect to the sewer lines installed by the Town is the responsibility of the property owner. We recommend getting as many quotes
as possible for the work and to be clear on what is or is not included in the scope of work (i.e. restoration of lawns, driveways, walkways, removal of trees, internal plumbing changes, abandonment of septic or cesspool, pumping of the old system, cost of
permits, etc.). Only Licensed Drain Layers (or those applying to be licensed) may apply for a sewer permit. The Town of Easton will license contractors that have experience installing municipal sanitary sewer, possess the required insurance, and have posted
a $5,000 performance bond. For more information visit the DPW Permit page at <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php">
<span style="color:#0070C0">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Five Corners Sewer Construction Project: Phase II<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phase II of the Five Corners Sewer Project includes installation of a sanitary sewer collection system from Roberts Drive along Route 106 down Foundry Street to the Five Corners area and will result in one-way traffic along Route 106 during
most of the construction. The greatest amount of traffic is anticipated to occur during morning commuting hours. To stay connected during construction, please visit
<a href="http://www.fivecornerssewer.com">www.fivecornerssewer.com</a> for project information and to sign up for construction updates and traffic alerts. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may email us at
<a href="mailto:fivecorners@easton.ma.us">fivecorners@easton.ma.us</a> or call us at (888) 527-6797.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the Town of Easton and Easton Public Schools
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town Administrator's Balanced Budget is available in a comprehensive document that contains both the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2020. The budget information is presented in a helpful and user friendly format that
includes a citizen’s guide to the budget, a budget summary for each department, and a glossary of common municipal finance terminology. A full copy of the Town’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget is available
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/77304f96-3770-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/Annual%20Budget%20for%20Fiscal%20Year%20Starting%20July%2001,%202019">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Town of Easton Email<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gmail is currently treating Easton’s email domain (@easton.ma.us) as spam. As a result, emails from the Town of Easton are being automatically identified as spam and sent to the spam folder. If you are contacting or conducting business
with the town online or via email, please be sure to check your junk folder for email notices and replies. We have contacted Google and hope to have the situation resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, please visit
<a href="https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1366858?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop">
Gmail’s help page</a> for information on how to stop an email from being sent to spam and delivered to your inbox in the future.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Waste Management Guide<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Waste Management has published a guide for homeowners to explain what is recyclable at home and most common contaminants
<a href="https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/">https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>South Coast Rail Project<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is transitioning all project websites into the newly designed, statewide website. The
South Coast Rail’s new project website can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.mass.gov/south-coast-rail"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.mass.gov/south-coast-rail</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">There is now a
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">South Coast Rail Interactive Corridor Map</span></strong><b>,</b> which is available on the
</span><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwODEyLjkwMzIwMzEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwODEyLjkwMzIwMzEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzEyOTA3OCZlbWFpbGlkPWFsYW5naGF1c2VyQGVhc3Rvbi5tYS51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbmdoYXVzZXJAZWFzdG9uLm1hLnVzJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://www.mass.gov/service-details/south-coast-rail-project-corridor-maps"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Corridor
Maps</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> page of the project website. It provides a detailed, street-by-street view of the entire Phase 1 and Full Build corridors, including each station and layover facility. You can
enter a property’s street address to locate where a property is in relation to the tracks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>The Public Health Nurse will be available for Blood Pressure readings for Easton residents on a walk in basis (no appointment needed) according to the following Tuesday schedule.
</b>Please note the Public Health nurse will be able to do blood pressure readings,
<b><u>not</u></b><b> </b>Blood Sugar.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Parker Terrace Community Rm – <b>Tuesday, October 1</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Frothingham Hall – COA (15 Barrows St) <b>Tuesday, October 8</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Elise Circle Community Rm – <b>Tuesday, October 15</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Town Hall (136 Elm St., 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Conference Rm) –
<b>Tuesday, October 22</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To view the Easton Board of Health Public Health Nurse schedule for the entire year, please refer to
</span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/5e357e0f-16a4-e911-a2d0-000c29a59557/Public%20Nurse%20Schedule%204%20locations%202019%20rev%207%2012%202019">Public Nurse Schedule</a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Meetings Next Week: September 30 through October 4<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See time, date, location, and agenda details on our helpful calendar app:
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Calendar">Town of Easton Calendar</a><span style="color:#1F497D">.
</span>Questions relating to public meetings should be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at (508) 230-0530. Stay informed of all town board and committee business by signing up for email notifications with our Minutes on Demand service!
<a href="http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/EmailNotifications/Login"><span style="color:#0070C0">Sign up here.</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through End of November: Fire Station #2 at 87 Depot Street - Under Construction - Closed<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fire Station #2 on Depot Street will be closed through the end of November during construction to add an addition and renovate the existing station. Fire Personnel and apparatus will be housed during the period of construction at Fire Station
#3; on Bay road. Please remember to call 911 immediately in the event of an emergency.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through September 30: Phase II Water Restrictions in Place in Easton</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Mandatory outside water restrictions are in place from May 1<sup>st</sup> to September 30<sup>th</sup>. This action is necessary to be in compliance with the Town's Water Management Act Permit. For more
information on the web, please go to </span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/water_restriction.php">water restrictions</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.
</span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Phase II restricts water on an even/odd basis as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Customers at even-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Customers at odd-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Handheld hoses will be allowed anytime.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Week of October 7: Bulky Item Pick-up<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The week of October 7, 2019 will be the next “FREE BULK ITEM” pickup week for Waste Management customers. If you are enrolled in our Waste Management trash program, you can put one (1) large item curbside on your regular trash day to be
picked up at no charge to you. No need to call the office, just have your item out at 7AM. You can find the list of acceptable items on the Town’s website. Any questions call the DPW @ 508-230-0800.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through October 11: Department of Public Works Summer Hours<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2019 – October 11, 2019 the DPW summer office hours are as follows:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DPW: (Monday – Thursday) 7:00AM-3:30PM and (Fridays) 7:00AM-10:00AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Building & Grounds: (Monday – Thursday) 6:00AM-3:00PM and (Fridays) 6:00AM-10:00AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Highway Division: (Monday – Thursday) 6:30AM-3:30PM and (Fridays) 6:30AM-10:30AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Now through April 1, 2020: Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2020 Now Available<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications for real estate property tax exemptions for FY2020 are now available through the Easton Assessors' Office. The town offers many exemptions designed to reduce property tax for qualifying seniors and disabled residents. Exemptions
include: <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Elderly, for those age 65 and older who qualify by income and assets;
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Widow, widower, persons over 70 or minor surviving child with asset limit;
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Disabled veterans, blind, tax deferral; and <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Community Preservation Act with income limits <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Those interested in further information or applications should visit the Assessors' section of the town's website at
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/e418076f-f698-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020%20RE%20Exemption%20info%20for%20web%20site.pdf&fromFrame=1">
Easton Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions</a>. If you would prefer to avoid long lines and believe that you may need assistance, call the Assessors’ Office (508) 230-0520 to schedule an appointment to review your application. You may drop off the application
at the Assessors’ office or mail the completed application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS</u></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21">Easton Cultural Council<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21">The Easton Cultural Council is currently accepting grant applications.
<span class="gmail-m173549885238700936gmail-textexposedshow">Preference will be given to performances, events, artists and organizations based in Easton. Grant seekers are limited to one application and must provide an accompanying description regarding how
their program will directly impact and benefit Easton residents. </span>Grant applications and support materials can be filed online now; the deadline is October 15th, 2019. The online application can be found at
</span><a href="https://www.mass-culture.org/Easton?fbclid=IwAR2sYiwUbMBg4M427BdXKVqe2wkEpICypYzoAmedNjwNKh1JpIatmJwFtVc" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#385898">https://www.mass-culture.org/Easton</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21">.
Please contact Catherine Sutton at 508-963-7011 or </span><a href="mailto:eastonculturalcouncil@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">eastonculturalcouncil@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21">
with any questions.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Free ABE/GED/HSED Preparation and ESOL Classes Start in September!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Training Resources of America – Brockton (TRA) is enrolling new adults to their free ABE/GED/HSED Preparation and ESOL classes for the 2019-2020 school year. TRA - Brockton is located in 231 Main Street, Suite 302, Brockton. Classes are
funded by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Please call Ruth to schedule an appointment at 508-587-6115. For more information, please visit:
<a href="http://www.tra-inc.org/node/862">http://www.tra-inc.org/node/862</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Free Town of Easton Community Calendar<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The free town of Easton Community Calendar from September 2019 through August 2020, prepared and published by the North Easton Savings Bank, is now available. In addition to listing town, school and organizational events, it included information
about civic and religious groups, community activities, and a brief history of the 135 years of the Ames Free Library. Assisted by the Easton Country Club, Morse Insurance, and Scoreboard Enterprises, the calendar is a valuable resource for all residents.
Calendars are available at the Ames Free Library, Easton Historical Society, Town Offices, and all Easton branches of the North Easton Savings Bank.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Recreation Department Programs</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Cross Country Running grades 6-8, Running Club grades 3-5 and Adult Gentle Yoga. Click here for more information:
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php">
http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Mondays through Saturdays: Ames Free Library – Find Entertainment & Inspiration</b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Find entertainment & inspiration at one of the great programs offered at the Ames Free Library! You can also browse our wide collection of books, large print materials, magazines, newspapers, audio books,
database resources, DVDs and music suitable for all ages and interests. Weekly Storytimes are conducted in the Children’s Room of the Main Library from 10:30AM-11AM on Monday - Thursday. All library programs are at Queset House, 51 Main Street <i>unless listed
otherwise</i>. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check
<a href="http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.amesfreelibrary.org</a> or Email
<a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank">info@amesfreelibrary.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Wednesdays and Saturdays: Easton Lions Thrift Store<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Easton Lions Thrift Store <a href="https://eastonlions.org/thriftstore/">
https://eastonlions.org/thriftstore/</a> call 508-230-5466 (LION). Open Wednesdays from 9-2 and Saturdays from 9-3. Drop-off Donations accepted until 1:00 pm only at rear of Grange. Located at 192 Washington Street Rte. 138 next to Buddy's Union Villa Pizza.
We have many new items large and small arriving each week! There are 3 floors full of ready-to-move treasures!
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/EastonThriftStore" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Now through October: The Original Easton Farmer's Market are Recruiting Vendors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To sell farm produce, seafood, bakery items, and other locally sourced products. For those who have questions, are looking for more information about the OEFM, or are interested in becoming an OEFM vendor, please
contact OEFM Market Manager Ross A. Muscato. Ross’s email is </span><a href="mailto:farmersmarket@easton.ma.us">farmersmarket@easton.ma.us</a><span style="color:black">; the number at which to call or text Ross at 774-219-4168. Please click
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/">here</a><span style="color:black"> to be taken to the OEFM Facebook page.</span><b><span style="color:#212121;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">September 27: 2019 Jay Corcoran Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">Announcing the 2019 Jay Corcoran Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner September 27<sup>th</sup> at the Easton Country Club, South Easton, MA.
</span><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">The Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland Trust is pleased to host this wonderful event, benefiting the U.S. Maritime Industry and providing scholarships to students attending maritime
colleges and training schools, while honoring the memory of Jay Corcoran, a U.S. Merchant Marine Engineer from Norwell, who died on 9/11 and loved the sea. Captain Rich Phillips, who was held by Somali pirates in 2009 and rescued by a Navy Seal Team (a movie
starred Tom Hanks), will attend the Tournament, and speak during Dinner about his ordeal. Please support and participate in all or part of the day’s events</span><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">.
</span><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">Email
</span><a href="mailto:eventregistration@captainphillipstrust.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">eventregistration@captainphillipstrust.org</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">
to sign up, sponsor, donate or volunteer; or check the Phillips Trust website Events Page and click on “PDF” to get the downloadable information to sign up
</span><a href="https://captainphillipstrust.org/event/the-2019-jay-corcoran-memorial-golf-tournament-and-dinner/?event_date=2019-09-27" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">CLICK HERE</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">
</span><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">OR CALL: 678-472-7097 for questions or to discuss sponsorships.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>September 28: Original Easton Farmer's Market is on the Depot Street S-Curve from 10AM-2PM<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">The Original Easton Farmer’s Market (OEFM), the 2019 summer and outdoor version, is held every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at 591 Depot Street/Route
123 in Easton, along the “S” curve in the road. For Saturday, September 28, our vendors of locally grown, locally raised, and locally crafted are Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, potted plants, jam, jellies, oils, and vinegars)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">,
Cotley Brook Flowers (fresh cut flowers), All In Energy (provides public information, and connects people to the resources, to help them adopt energy solutions that make life more comfortable, saves people money, and protects the environment), Daddy’s Home
Grown (humanely and free-range raised beef, pork, and chicken), Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sourdough pastries, and sourdough-crusted chicken pot pies), Say Cheese (artisan cheeses), E.L. Silvia Farms (fresh produce), and The Blooming Basket
(homemade container gardens).</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>October 1: Author Talk<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ian Kahanowitz discusses his recently published book: <i>Baseball Gods in Scandal:
</i>Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, and The Dutch Leonard Affair. Tuesday, October 1<sup>st</sup> from 6:30-7:30PM. Queset House, 51 Main Street. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check
<a href="http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.amesfreelibrary.org</a> or Email
<a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank">info@amesfreelibrary.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>October 4: Manufacturing Day Tours at North Easton Machine<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manufacturing Day Tours – North Easton Machine located at 218 Elm Street in North Easton will be open to the public for tours, giveaways, and demonstrations, again this year, from 1PM-3PM in celebration of Manufacturing Day. We hope you
can stop in and learn more about modern manufacturing in Massachusetts. The event is free and on-site parking is available. We recommend that you RSVP to 508-238-6219.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black">October 6: Easton Human Rights Committee’s “Envelope Project”</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Easton’s Human Rights Committee is bringing the “Envelope Project” to the NRT’s Harvest and Craft Fair. This large-scale, interactive project is intended to spread positivity within our community. A simple exchange
of words can make us realize that everyone deserves the basic human rights of tolerance and respect—even those we might not know. You can participate from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Sheep Pasture, 307 Main Street, North Easton, MA 02356. Email
</span><a href="mailto:humanrights@easton.ma.us">humanrights@easton.ma.us</a><span style="color:black"> for more information or to volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>October 24: </b><b>The Community Preservation Committee Is Seeking Public Input on Fund Usage<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SAVE THE DATE Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public input on how Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds should be used. Let the CPC know what’s important to you. For more information
and examples on eligible use categories, please click <a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/c8f4e6b8-93d4-e911-a2d2-000c29a59557/Oct%2024%202019%20Outreach%20Message">
here</a>. For more information regarding the CPC itself, and details on CPA projects currently underway, click
<a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/community_preservation_act_committee/index.php">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>October 5: Friends of the Ames Free Library Autumn Book Sale</b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Saturday, October 5<sup>th</sup> from 10AM – 2PM.
<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Come join us on Saturday, October 5<sup>th</sup> from 10AM-2PM for the Friends of the Ames Free Library Autumn Book Sale! There is something for everyone, including bestsellers. Best of all, your purchase
will support the Ames Free Library and all of the library services you love! Highlights: Adult and children's books $5 per bag (maximums apply). Better Books priced as marked. Children's coloring table: color a picture and receive a free book!
<em><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Please note: Teacher discount does not apply for this sale.
</span></em></span>Queset House, 51 Main Street. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check
<a href="http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.amesfreelibrary.org</a> or Email
<a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank">info@amesfreelibrary.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>October 29: Suds and Duds – Presentation on Social Security, Medicare and Retirement Duds to avoid<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Come get your retirement rundown on tap. Nora Yousif from RBC Wealth Management will be at Shovel Town Brewery on Tuesday, October 29<sup>th</sup> at 6:00pm to cover the big retirement mistakes to avoid, while
helping you optimize your lifetime Social Security benefit check, all while you kick back a few locally-brewed cold ones.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="default" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About the Town Crier</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><i>The Town Crier is typically sent on Fridays informing subscribers of local government news, notices and community events.
<b>To request an event be added to a future newsletter</b>, please send an email to
</i><a href="mailto:lflorio@easton.ma.us"><i>lflorio@easton.ma.us</i></a><i> <b>with the information in
<u>plain text</u> </b>as you wish it to appear<b>. </b>For consideration,<b> please include event information, the name of the group/event, date, time, location, contact information and website if applicable. Please list all dates that you want to run the notice.</b>
The Town reserves the right to reject requests deemed not to be in the public interest or those promoting private benefits and is not responsible for typographical errors.
<b>Requests for inclusion must be received no later than Thursday 12:30PM</b> in order to be considered for inclusion in that Friday’s newsletter.
<b>Requests in the form of PDFs, JPEGs, press releases, etc. will not be accepted.</b>
</i>Have a great weekend.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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