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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION NEWS<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><u>KNOW BEFORE YOU GO</u> –
</b><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/514474ad-a9fc-e911-a2d5-000c29a59557/2019.11.05%20Debt%20Exclusion%20Override%20Know%20Before%20You%20Go"><b>Know These Four Things BEFORE Heading to the Polls on Tuesday, November 5 to save
time and avoid aggravation!</b></a><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Tuesday, November 5: Special Town Election – Debt Exclusion for the Easton Early Elementary School (EES) Project<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On October 28<sup>th</sup>, Town Meeting voters approved the borrowing for the EES project, however, approval is a two-step process. In order for the EES project to proceed, voters must also approve the project at the debt exclusion override
election. This Special Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop Street.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For complete information about the Easton Early Elementary School Project visit the project website:
<a href="http://www.eastoneesproject.com">www.eastoneesproject.com</a>. Residents can also get information and tax calculations for the proposed debt exclusion override for their property at
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/eesproject">www.easton.ma.us/eesproject</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Monday, November 4: At 12 Noon – Deadline to Apply for an Absentee Ballot – Special Town Election<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Absentee Ballots for the Special Town Election are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee Ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal
polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/b5791743-ccbd-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Absentee%20Ballot%20Application%20-%202018%20Easton.pdf">
application</a> which will allow them to complete an absentee ballot at the Town Clerk’s office or to have one mailed to them. (Absentee ballots cannot be picked up and taken from the Clerk’s Office). The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Monday,
November 4, 2019 at <b>12:00 Noon</b>. Mailed ballots must be received back at the Town Clerk’s Office by the close of polls on Election Day (8:00PM on Tuesday, November 5th).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Get out and vote. YOUR VOTE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Tuesday, November 12: Special Town Meeting #2<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>second</b> Special Town Meeting will be held on <b><u>Tuesday</u>, November 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM</b> at the
<b><i>Oliver Ames High School Auditorium, 100 Lothrop Street</i></b>. This meeting will focus on the routine but important town business conducted each fall at Special Town Meeting. The last day to register to vote at this Special Town Meeting is Friday, November
1<sup>st</sup> at 8:00 PM. The warrant for this Special Town Meeting is available online by clicking
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/">here</a> and then selecting “Town Meeting Final Warrants.” Hard copies of the warrant are available at the Town Offices.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><u>To register to vote and for more Easton voter information, including precinct information and a sample ballot, please click
</u></b><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php"><b>here</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<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>Town of Easton Employment Opportunities</b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities available:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:9.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Operations Manager- Water Division<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:9.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-9.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ˇ<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Communications Dispatchers – 40 hours per week, part time and per diem
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt">For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php">Employment Opportunities</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Town Offices Closed for Veterans Day November 11, 2019<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">In observance of Veterans Day, the Town Offices will be closed Monday, November 11<sup>th</sup>. Town Offices will be open late on Tuesday, November 12<sup>th</sup> from 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Residents are urged to use personal protection methods and avoid mosquito bites. 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. Risk for mosquito-borne disease is virtually eliminated by the first local hard frost, which kills most remaining
adult mosquitoes. A hard, or killing frost, is defined meteorologically as two consecutive hours of temperatures below 28 degrees Fahrenheit or three hours below 32 degrees</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.<b><o:p></o:p></b></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>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, November 5</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, November 12</b> (9:30AM-10:30AM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Elise Circle Community Rm – <b>Tuesday, November 19</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, November 26</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>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>Meetings Next Week: November 4 through November 8<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 April 1, 2020: Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2020 Now Available</b><b><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]>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>
</o:p></p>
<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 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Beginning November 5: Meals on Wheels Volunteer Needed on Tuesday Mornings<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for a volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels to Easton residents on Tuesday mornings 9AM-11:30AM/12PM starting November 5, 2019. This would be on a weekly basis and would be a 2-3 hour route. If you are interested in this volunteer
opportunity, please contact Outreach Coordinator, Kathleen Gouveia at 508-230-0692.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black">Easton Community Access Television (ECAT)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Would you like to help ECAT shape our programming and strategies for the future? ECAT is partnering with Stonehill College on two exciting research initiatives: an online survey and a focus group. If you are interested
in participating in one or both please send an email to Prof. Kristin McGillicuddy at
</span><a href="mailto:kmcgillicuddy@stonehill.edu" target="_blank"><span class="gmail-il"><span style="color:blue">kmcgillicuddy@stonehill.edu</span></span></a><span style="color:black">.</span><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 Tennis, Chess 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>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>Mondays through Saturdays: Ames Free Library – Find Entertainment & Inspiration</b><o:p></o:p></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>November 2: 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) launches its 2019-20 "winter' market Saturday, November 2. Our winter market is held at in North
Easton at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (HTLC) at 143 Lincoln Street. Our winter OEFM will be held on Saturdays through May 23, 2020. Market hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Saturday, November 2, 2019 our vendors of locally grown, locally raised, and locally
crafted are Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sourdough pastries, and sourdough-crusted chicken pot pies), Say Cheese (artisan cheeses), Garden of Easton (microgreens and herbs), Rosie Bud Farm (raw honey; soaps and lotions made from raw honey),
Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, potted plants, jam, jellies, oils, and vinegars), Lady C&J Soulfood & Catering INC. (barbecue and soul food), Townie Frozen Desserts (vegan/dairy-free/allergy-friendly ice cream, sorbets, and toppings),
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21;background:white">All Hands In (quality personal care products made by survivors of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation; proceeds of sales go to heal those who
have suffered, and to fight and prevent, these abuses), </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Daddy’s Home Grown (humanely and free-range raised beef, pork, and chicken), and
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21;background:white">Knot Be Gone Therapeutic Massage (chair massages). Please visit us on Facebook at
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white">https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1C1E21;background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 2: Sewing Machine One-on-One<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 11am-1pm. Have you previously sewn on a sewing machine but find yourself without one? Not to worry the Ames Free Library has a sewing machine available for your use in the Queset House. Schedule a time with Julie so that she can introduce
you to the Janome sewing machine. Once you have used the Janome sewing machine in this 30 minute tutorial you can check out the machine for in library use. Sessions are held on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and are by appointment
only. Please schedule your session by calling 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 2: Lego Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, November 2<sup>nd</sup> from 10am-12noon. Come and be creative with the library legos, 2nd Floor Presentation Room, Queset House. Free and Open to All.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 3: </b><b>Organ Recital at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln St, N Easton<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At 3PM come Celebrate the 160<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of Holy Trinity’s E. & G. G. Hook pipe organ by attending an exciting recital presented by 5 guest organists from the Boston area: Philip Jones, the Rev. Jeff Johnson, Kevin Lyczak,
Brian Edwards and Kevin Neel. The organists have concertized widely and will present a variety of works from the 17<sup>th</sup> – 20<sup>th</sup> centuries. Child care will be provided during the recital. A hands-on introduction to the organ for children
will follow. All are invited to a reception to meet the musicians. The recital is free but tax-deductible donations will be accepted for the purchase of Rattlesnake Hill in Sharon, bordered by Mountain St and Bay Road, adjacent to Borderland State Park. Located
at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln Street, North Easton. Questions: contact Rita Corey, 781-784-4533.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 4: Pajama Story Time<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 6:30pm-7pm, Main Library, Children’s Room. Pajama story time is fun for the whole family! We'll share books, rhymes, & songs to help wind down your evening. This story time is designed to engage children of various ages, so families
with children of any age are welcome! Pajama Story time will last about 30 minutes, wrapping up with a familiar song & bedtime story. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up is required; join us when you can!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 5: Podcasting 101<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Podcasting is experiencing renewed popularity! If you're interested in starting your very own podcast, Burt Lewis can show you all the ins and outs, and teach you what equipment and programs will get you up and running. He is available
every Tuesday morning for "One-On-One with an Expert" sessions of one hour each, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. You can register for a session HERE or by calling 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Recording Studio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 5: DNA & Genealogy for Beginners<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have you just gotten your results back from Ancestry DNA (or other site) and not sure where to begin? Chris Delano is available on Tuesday afternoons, 1:15pm - 3:15pm, to help you get started on the library’s
<a href="http://ancestry.com" target="_blank">ancestry.com</a> program to begin searching for your ancestors, or to help you understand the basic concepts of DNA testing and its use in genealogical research. Chris is an amateur genealogist who has used DNA
as well as genealogical records to find biological parents from a birth 100 years ago. If you are curious make an appointment with Chris to review your test and help you get started on a new genealogical adventure. Be sure to bring your laptop or tablet with
Wi-Fi, and your user name and password to access your DNA results. Please schedule your session online HERE, or call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 6 through 7: Demos with Dana<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dana is available each Wednesday & Thursday morning, 10:30am-12:30pm, at the Queset House to help you better navigate this digital age, and show you how to use the equipment and databases available to you with your library card. Each session
is for one hour, pre-registration is required. If you are interested in any of the topics, or want to explore the other One-On-One with an Expert programs available, please sign up for a session HERE. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 7: Photography 101<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 3pm-4pm. Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop. Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you need to know for taking great photos in no time. All you need is DSLR camera
to get started (Point and Shoot cameras such as Power Shot, Cyber-Shoot and Coolpix are not covered in these sessions). Sessions with Eric are for 1 hour, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session online HERE, or call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.
Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Information Café.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 8: Pokémon Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Drop by the Queset House between 10 - 11:30 AM to play the Pokémon card game or just chat with other Pokémon trainers! Please bring your own deck. Beginners are welcome, but there will be no formal instruction. If you're new, watch and
chat with more experienced players to learn a thing or two! There will be a beginner's play mat and instructions available if you want to try a round. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 8: Community Meditation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 10:30am-11:30am. Want to share mindfulness skills and meet other folks with contemplative practices? Welcome to an open, peer-to-peer meditation sangha, where we will sit together for 30 minutes of meditation in a low key, supportive
environment. Anyone with a meditation practice in any tradition is welcome. Facilitators are doubly welcome! Please bring a cushion for sitting. Free and open to all. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 8: Teen Movie – Avengers<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NO SCHOOL! Come to Queset House on Friday, November 8 at 12 p.m. to watch Avengers: Endgame! "After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble
once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe." – IMDB Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 9: Writing Sci-Fi and Fantasy<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join local fantasy authors N.S. Dolkart and Victoria Sandbrook for readings of their work. A discussion of current trends and must-reads in the industry will follow. Bring your questions about publishing short or long speculative fiction!
4pm-5pm. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>November 11: Library Closed in observance of Veterans Day</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">November 11: VETERANS DAY PARADE</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Veterans Day – On Monday, 11/11/19 the Town of Easton will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade. Please join us to honor those who have served. Attendees are asked to arrive at the Post Office at the corner of Rt. 138 and Main Street at
10:30am for an 11am start time. The parade will make stops at the monument on Main Street and will conclude at Veterans Memorial Park. All are welcome to attend.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">November 16: Free Community Shred Day at the Bank of Easton</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Bank of Easton is hosting a community Shred Day on November 16<sup>th</sup>. Safely shred unwanted confidential documents and records in Shred-it’s secure shred truck for free! Hours: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm,
or until the truck is full. Limited to one grocery-sized bag per car. Paper documents and records only! Location: Go to the rear of the 275 Washington Street Office. For more information call the Bank of Easton: 508-238-1000.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday Each Month: Easton Genealogy Club<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From 2pm-4pm. Stuck on a tough "puzzle" in your family tree? Join Ed Hands and the Easton Genealogy Club where you can use the Ames Free Library's resources to solve the riddle! The Easton Genealogy Club meets the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Free and open to all! Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Library Room.<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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