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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:115%"><b><u>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black">Offices Closed for Memorial Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">The Town Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day and remembrance of the sacrifices made by members of the US Armed Forces.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Memorial Day 2020<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As Memorial Day approaches the Town of Easton Department of Health and Community Services is asking that all residents decorate a window or door of their home or business to show your support and respect for our heroes who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The decorations can be anything patriotic such as an American flag, symbol of freedom, or picture of a loved one, as well as anything meaningful to you and your family. Memorial Day is
<a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4">Monday, May 25th</a>. Please email a photo of your display to Cory Ahonen at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">.
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">In lieu of the Memorial Day Parade, a Memorial Day Observance will be streamed on ECAT and social media to promote social distancing and honor our heroes from a distance.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="color:black">Easton Officials Provide Important Information about Novel Coronavirus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black;background:white">The Town of Easton has consolidated all of its press releases and public health guidance and directives into one central webpage for ease of use. Our dedicated page,
</span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="background:white">www.easton.ma.us/covid-19</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">, includes daily confirmed case counts, local, state, and national health guidance, contact information
for our information line, municipal service info, and many other helpful resources. Please also follow us on
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/townofeastonma/"><span style="background:white">Facebook</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> and
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/townofeaston"><span style="background:white">Twitter
</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">for important updates and information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reopening Town of Easton Regulation</span></strong><br>
The Board of Health in the Town of Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in accordance with and under the authority of Section 31 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, adopted the
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/91695b2c-7e9b-ea11-a2f8-000c29a59557/REOPENING%20EASTON%20DOCUMENT%20FILING%20REQUIREMENT%20REGULATION%20Final" target="_blank">
REOPENING EASTON DOCUMENT FILING REQUIREMENT</a> REGULATION at a meeting of the Board of Health May 20, 2020. This Regulation is adopted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor’s and the Town of Easton’s Declaration of a State of Emergency and to
further implement and supplement the Governor’s May 18, 2020 <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reopening Massachusetts</span></em> plan issued by the Baker-Polito administration on May 18, 2020 in response the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. This
Regulation is intended to protect the health of the general public in the Town of Easton by requiring sectors to file copies of the documents required under the
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reopening Massachusetts</span></em> plan namely, the COVID-19 Control Plan and the Self-Certification Checklists. The Governor's Reopening Massachusetts plan and guidance documents can be found here
<a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts .</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Face Covering Orders
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black;background:white">Effective Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Governor Baker issued an Order requiring face masks or cloth face coverings in public places where social distancing is not possible.
This applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Exceptions include children under the age of 2 and those unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition. To review the order and for guidance,
</span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/news/wear-a-mask-in-public" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">please visit this page</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="background:white">In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 the Easton Board of Health unanimously voted on April 24, 2020 to order all members of the public wear a facial covering when entering any essential business as defined by Governor
Baker's Covid-19 Executive Order. The order includes but is not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, convenient stores, liquor stores and the like. This order also includes employees who work at essential businesses that are open to the public.
Employees must wear a facial covering over their mouth and nose. This order also applies to common areas and communal spaces of residential and commercial building complexes with greater than one unit. Click
</span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/a6fada61-9688-ea11-a2f4-000c29a59557/Easton%20BOH%20face%20covering%20required%204%2024%202020"><span style="background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">
for the full text of the order and please visit this </span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/912f8098-a988-ea11-a2f4-000c29a59557/COVID19%20FACE%20COVERING%20WEB%20FAQ%20(1)"><span style="background:white">FAQ page</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">
for guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Stay Home, Save Lives<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black;background:white">Town officials continue to stress that the next few weeks are critical in our efforts to reduce the spread and impact of COVID-19. Please continue to heed the advisories
from the Governor and public health officials to stay at home, practice aggressive social distancing (keeping 6 feet away from others), and only perform necessary tasks like grocery shopping, picking up medication, and safely checking in with family and neighbors
who may need assistance. It is vitally important for residents to stop congregating outside, stop group play and team sports at parks, and to take these critical public safety messages seriously. What you do today will have a dramatic impact on cases we see
next week and month. Taking action now is doing our part to slow the spread of the virus, to reduce the number of people infected and to avoid overwhelming our first responders and our health care system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Status of Town Services</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">In keeping with the Governor’s continued emergency actions limiting gatherings and other efforts to maximize social distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Town Offices and Frothingham
Hall are to remain closed to the public until further notice. All departments are working remotely and are reachable during regular business hours via telephone, email, or US mail. Town department contact information and the status of municipal services
during the COVID-19 State of Emergency can be accessed </span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. To review
the Town of Easton Interim Inspection Policy during COVID-19 Declared State of Emergency, please click </span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/027ac652-b86e-ea11-a2ee-000c29a59557/Interim%20COVID-19%20Inspection%20Policy%202020.03.25"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.
This policy is applicable to all inspectional staff, including the Building Department, Board of Health, Planning, Zoning, Conservation, DPW, Water, and Assessors. The Town appreciates your continued patience and support as we all do our part together to
flatten the curve and limit the spread of COVID-19.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Postponement of Annual Town Election to Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">In response to the implications on election administration due to COVID-19, the governor, on March 23, 2020, signed into law Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 “An Act granting authority to postpone
2020 municipal elections in the commonwealth and increase voting options in response to the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19.” The Select Board voted at their meeting on Friday, April 3rd to postpone the Annual Town Election from Tuesday, April
28, 2020 to Saturday, June 27, 2020. Polling hours will be from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Voters are encouraged to utilize the early vote by mail option that was part of the emergency legislation passed by the state. More information and
instructions can be found here: </span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/newsdetail_T1_R798.php"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">https://www.easton.ma.us/newsdetail_T1_R798.php</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></b><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Register to vote</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots_.php"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Sample
Ballots</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/7d8d8877-076e-ea11-a2ee-000c29a59557/2020%20Special%20State%20Election%20-%20Early%20Voting%20Application.pdf"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Special
State Election Application</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/86befd55-076e-ea11-a2ee-000c29a59557/2020%20Annual%20Town%20Election%20-%20Early%20Voting%20Application.pdf"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;background:white">Annual
Town Election Application</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1D2129;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Postponement of Annual Town Meeting to Monday, June 22, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Easton Select Board, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 39, Section 9, voted to postpone
Annual Town Meeting from its current date and time of Monday, May 18, 2020 to Monday, June 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM, due to COVID-19. Please note that due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, further postponement is possible.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Real Estate and Personal Property Bills Due Date Extended from May 1 to June 1:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills, originally due May 1, 2020, have had the due date extended to June 1, 2020. The due date for applications for property tax exemptions has also been
extended to June 1, 2020. Interest and other penalty for late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment, water use, or sewer use, with a due date on or after March 10, 2020, is waived as long as payment is made before June 30, 2020. We encourage online
bill payment via </span><a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection"><span style="background:white">https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. Payments can also be made by US mail or can be placed
in the dropbox in front of the Town Offices at 136 Elm Street. Cash cannot be accepted at this time. If paying via US mail, please direct to: Town of Easton, Collector’s Office, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356, or use the envelope and remittance coupon included
with your paper bill.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Notice of Board and Committee Term Expirations and Vacancies as of June 30, 2020<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications for appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils will be accepted by the Select Board until Monday, June 1, 2020. Incumbents with terms expiring on June 30, 2020 are open to re-appointment but in order to be
considered also need to reapply by completing the online volunteer application form. The required volunteer application and list of vacancies may be accessed
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_volunteer_opportunities/index.php">
here</a>. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please complete the
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_volunteer_opportunities/index.php">
fillable form</a> and click “submit”. If you have any questions please call the Select Board’s Office at (508) 230-0501.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">May 1 through November 1: Phase II Water Restrictions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Effective May 1, 2020 through November 1, 2020 Phase II Water Restrictions will be in place. Even numbered properties will be restricted to Mondays and Thursdays between 5:00am to 8:00am and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Odd numbered properties will
be restricted to Tuesday and Friday between 5:00am to 8:00am and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. These restrictions are necessary to comply with our permit from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and to stay below our limit of 65 residential gallons
per capita per day. As part of this permit we must also monitor streamflow in the Taunton River and impose further restrictions if the flow falls below 47 cubic feet per second for three consecutive days. Residents will be notified if further restrictions
are required. Please visit the Easton Water Division web page at for more information:
<a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Easton Water Division 2019 Consumer Confidence Report<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Easton Water Division is pleased to announce the availability of the 2019 consumer confidence report (CCR) which is available on the Water Divisions webpage:
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/b6240be1-da53-ea11-a2e8-000c29a59557/Annual%20Report%20of%20the%20Easton%20Water%20Division%202019">https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/b6240be1-da53-ea11-a2e8-000c29a59557/Annual%20Report%20of%20the%20Easton%20Water%20Division%202019</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Individuals requesting a hard copy sent to them, should call the Easton Water Division at 508-230-0850.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Veterans Benefits During COVID-19</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">M.G.L. Chapter 115 provides a needs based, means tested program of financial and medical assistance for qualifying veterans and their dependents. Eligible applicants may receive financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, housing
supplies, and dental and medical care. These benefits are available for dependents of deceased veterans as well. To qualify as a single applicant your gross income must be below $2,081 and your assets must be below $5,000. To qualify as a married couple your
gross income must below $2,818 and your assets must be below $9,800. Assets refer to liquid assets and do not include your home, vehicle, etc. it does, however include any IRA, 401k, stocks, bonds, trusts. We are proud to offer access to these benefits that
you have earned through you or your loved one’s service to our country. Please contact Cory Ahonen, Veterans’ Service Officer, at 774-273-1991 or by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span> to find out what documentation is needed to complete your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Veterans Discretionary Fund is reserved for the purchase or reimbursement of expenses required to sustain daily living for any veteran who is a resident of Easton, MA. If you would like to donate or if you are in need of assistance
from this fund please contact Cory Ahonen, Veterans’ Service Officer, at 774-273-1991 or by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">2020 United States Census</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Recently, you should have received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau, inviting you to go online to respond to the 2020 federal Census. The U.S. Census
counts every person in the country every 10 years. The information gathered through the census is used to decide how much our communities get in state and federal money for things like public health, public safety, transportation, and education. The census
is quick, easy, and important, and all of your answers are confidential. Please visit
</span></strong><a href="http://www.my2020census.gov"><span style="background:white">www.my2020census.gov</span></a><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> and be counted today. Click
</span></strong><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/91c55cd3-2974-ea11-a2f0-000c29a59557/2020%20Federal%20Census%20-%20April%201st%20is%20National%20Census%20Day.pdf"><span style="background:white">here</span></a><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
for 2020 Census responding guide.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Local Business Assistance from the Small Business Administration</span></strong><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:black;background:white">New loan programs for small business owners and non-profits are available under the CARES Act, including up to $10 million under the Paycheck Protection Program: </span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">.
Find more information about all of the loan programs </span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/eecbd6e8-d878-ea11-a2f1-000c29a59557/LOCAL%20BUSINESS%20ASSISTANCE%20FROM%20THE%20SBA?fbclid=IwAR3dR9kuer2UxbFIPnTOq6HXDNg9YsTxNnfhzeCccCXjN7NMctInW4LYZLM" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. </span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Easton Cable Access Television<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ECAT will be broadcasting local and state COVID-19 information on Channel 9 Comcast and 22 Verizon Monday - Saturday from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM and every day from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. All live meetings will continue to take place on Channel
98 Comcast and 23 Verizon. An archive on COVID-19 community meetings is available at
<a href="http://www.eastoncat.org/covid-19">www.eastoncat.org/covid-19</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>May 25, 2020: Water Division Spring System Flushing Program<br>
</b>The Water Division will be conducting its annual spring system flushing program starting the week of May 25th to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water. The flushing will occur in the Southwest section of Easton; the water may become discolored
in all areas of Easton due to the heavy use, so please check before using. We anticipate this program will last approximately 1 week, if you have any questions, please call 508-230-0850.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Beginning<span style="color:#212121">
</span>May 26: Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP)</b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#212121">Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP) will begin taking
<b>residential spray </b></span><b>(adulticiding) <span style="color:#212121">requests for the mosquito season</span></b><span style="color:#212121">. You may call the office at 508-823-5253 between the hours of 8am-2pm. Please be patient as the line will be
very busy. You may fax a request to 508-828-1868 <b>or email a request to </b></span><a href="mailto:RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net"><b>RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net</b></a><b><span style="color:#212121">.</span></b><span style="color:#212121"> Please include
your last name, full address including zip code with your request.</span><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span>BCMCP plans on beginning <span style="color:#212121">actual applications on
<b>Monday</b>, <b>June 1st between the hours of 2am and sunrise.</b> Temperatures need to be above 55 degrees during those hours for applications to be made, so delays in June are very common. For more information, please visit this webpage:
</span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project">https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project</a>.
<span style="color:#212121">Residents can find information on this website, including a tentative spray schedule for which towns are done each day. Also daily, an updated list of street names will be posted for residents to see if their location is on the schedule
for the following spray day. All this information is weather dependent and can change if needed due to mosquito populations or virus detections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Easton Food Pantry is here to serve residents in need. To that end, we will be open our usual hours on Mondays (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM), but with some special guidelines.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We have been working with the Town, Board of Health, and the Outreach Coordinator to come up with a plan so that we can distribute food and supplies while still minimizing risk to our volunteers and clients. To that end, these guidelines
will be in place:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1. Call in by 5:00 PM Sunday evenings at (508) 230-0670 and leave the following info on our voicemail: name, address, phone #, and number of members in the family. Speak slowly and clearly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. All clients will remain in their cars at all times. Someone will come to the car to check you in and a volunteer will bring your bag/s to your trunk. Please make certain it is clear.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. No reusable bags will be used/allowed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. No Self Help will be available.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5. Please be patient! Everyone will get their food, but it will take a little extra time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are here to help all residents of Easton. These can be challenging times. If you are newly in need of food and supplies, come see us on Mondays from 12:00 PM – 5”00 PM. Please bring with you proof of Easton residency, such as a current
utility bill, tax bill, etc. that has your name and address on it (drivers licenses are not considered proof of residency). Stay in your car, and we will come to register you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Donations:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you would like to donate NON-PERISHABLE food or supplies, we ask that you please use the bins located at Roche Bros, Shaw's, 50 Oliver St, or near the Pantry entrance at 136 Elm Street. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY PERISHABLE
ITEMS. Monetary donations and local supermarket gift certificates are always greatly appreciated, and can be mailed to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Check the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/">
Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</a> for updates.<o:p></o:p></p>
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