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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:115%"><a name="_Hlk45262650"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</span></u></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Water Restrictions Phase III<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Phase III water restrictions are now in place until further notice. The Easton Water Division is required to implement Phase III restrictions when flow in the Taunton River drops below 47 cubic feet
per second. Even numbered properties will be restricted to Mondays 5:00am to 8:00am. Odd numbered properties will be restricted to Tuesday between 5:00am to 8:00am. Handheld hoses can be used at any time. These restrictions will remain in place until flow
in the Taunton River exceeds 47 cubic feet per second for seven consecutive days at which time we will return to Phase II water restrictions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Please visit the Easton Water Division web page at for more information:
</span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Fall Elections – Voting Options<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">On July 6<sup>th</sup> the Governor signed new legislation – An Act relative to voting options in
response to COVID which provides voters with 3 voting options in the fall 2020 elections:
</span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/absentee_ballots_applications.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0">Vote by Mail</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">,
</span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/early_voting/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0">Vote Early In Person</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">
or </span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/know_before_you_go.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Vote on Election Day</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">.
We have put together a </span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/0f929e1d-f8c1-ea11-a302-000c29a59557/Fall%202020%20Elections%20Voter%20Options%20Guide.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Fall
2020 Elections Voter Options Guide</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">, which contains information on all 3 voting options
– most of your questions can be answered by reading this guide before deciding how you want to vote this fall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">ELECTION TYPE</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">DATE OF ELECTION</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><b>LOCATION</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">ELECTION
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DAY HOURS </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">DEADLINE
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TO </span></b></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">REGISTER
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</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">TO VOTE</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">VOTE BY MAIL
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</span></b></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/3258387b-53c0-ea11-a302-000c29a59557/2020%20Vote%20by%20Mail%20application.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0">APPLICATION<b><br>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">DEADLINE</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">State Primary Election</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">September 1, 2020</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">7 AM - 8 PM</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">Presidential Election</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">August 22: Voter Registration Deadline – State Primary Election<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Saturday, August 22<sup>nd</sup>
</b>is the deadline to register to vote or change your party enrollment for the upcoming State Primary Election that will be held on Tuesday, September 1<sup>st</sup> from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use these links to check to see if you
are a </span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">registered voter and your party enrollment</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
or to </span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">register to vote online</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">August 22 & 23: 9AM-1PM -
</span></b></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/early_voting/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Early Voting in Person</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Early voting in person weekend hours for the September 1<sup>st</sup> primary election are Saturday, August 22<sup>nd</sup> and Sunday, August 23<sup>rd</sup> from 9AM
– 1PM. These voting hours will be held at the Town Offices, 136 Elm Street. Please note that only 5 voters will be permitted into Town Hall at any time and all voters will be screened for health risks prior to entering. As the town offices are closed to the
public, no other services can be accessed while in town hall to vote early.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">SEPTEMBER 1<sup>ST</sup> – STATE PRIMAY ELECTION
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">SELECTION OF BALLOT TYPES FOR INDEPENDENT VOTERS</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">In a primary election, a voter who is NOT registered in a political party (Unenrolled or commonly known as Independent) must specify
the party ballot type of choice on the application to vote by mail or in person voting (early or on election day). We are unable to process applications for Unenrolled / Independent voters who do not select a party ballot type on their application. Unenrolled
/ Independent voters who select a party ballot type do not become registered in that party - they remain Unenrolled / Independent voters. Voters who are registered in one of the 4 political parties (Democrat, Republican, Green-Rainbow, Libertarian) MUST take
that party ballot and are not given a choice of ballot type -</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
</span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">verify your party enrollment</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
or </span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">change your party enrollment</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
<span style="color:black">prior to the deadline to register to vote and before applying for a mail in ballot. View sample ballots at
</span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots_.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots_.php</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Eastman Street Paving Project<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the resurfacing of Eastman Street is scheduled to begin Monday August 24th. Work is expected to take 2 days. Motorists should expect
delays and seek alternate routes during this time. Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones. The work involves the installation of an ultrathin bonded asphalt overlay known as Nova Chip. Due to the thin
nature of the material, traffic will be restored to the paved areas quickly. Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to the Town of Easton’s roadways. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (508) 230-0800 or
</span><a href="mailto:dfield@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">dfield@easton.ma.us</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Temporary Grant Assistance is Available for Income-Qualified Easton Renters<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">The Affordable Housing Trust has partnered with the Metro West Collaborative non-profit to offer three months of
</span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/18acb366-41cc-ea11-a304-000c29a59557/Easton%20Emergency%20Rental%20Assistance%20Program%20Guidelines%20WEB.PDF&fromFrame=1" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:blue">temporary
grant assistance</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"> to Easton renters not receiving other government rental assistance and earning below 80% Area Median Income who have lost income during
the ongoing pandemic and recession. Monthly grants are $800 for a 1-bedroom, $900 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,000 for a 3-bedroom. Anyone interested in applying should contact Robyn Rufo at Metro West directly for an application and other program details (</span><a href="mailto:Robyn@metrowestcd.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Robyn@metrowestcd.org</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
or 617-923-3505 x 5). <b><i>Applications are due to Metro West by Wednesday, August 12</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">Easton Officials Provide Important Information about Novel Coronavirus<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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>
</span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">www.easton.ma.us/covid-19</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">,
includes 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></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/townofeastonma/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">Facebook</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
and </span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/townofeaston"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">Twitter
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">for important updates and information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Reopening Town of Easton Regulation</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><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
</span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/91695b2c-7e9b-ea11-a2f8-000c29a59557/REOPENING%20EASTON%20DOCUMENT%20FILING%20REQUIREMENT%20REGULATION%20Final" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">REOPENING
EASTON DOCUMENT FILING REQUIREMENT</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> 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 Light",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 Light",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
</span></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts .</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Face Covering Orders
<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/news/wear-a-mask-in-public" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0;background:white">please visit
this page</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Rescission of Reusable Bag Ban</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">Effective Friday, July 10, 2020, the Massachusetts Commissioner
of Public Health has rescinded a previous order that temporarily banned the use of reusable bags at grocery stores.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Status of Town Services<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
To review the Town of Easton Interim Inspection Policy during COVID-19 Declared State of Emergency, please click
</span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Real Estate, Personal Property, Excise, Trash and Water Bill Payments</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Due dates and interest charges have resumed a normal schedule. We encourage online bill payment via
</span></span><a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
Payments can also be made by US mail or can be placed in the drop box 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. If you are having difficulty paying your bills, there are options available in certain cases. Please call the collector’s office at 508-230-0610.</span><span style="color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP)</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#212121">Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP) is taking
<b>residential spray </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">(adulticiding)
<span style="color:#212121">requests for the mosquito season</span></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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></span><a href="mailto:RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#212121">.</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#212121">
Please include your last name, full address including zip code with your request.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">BCMCP began<span style="color:#212121"> applications on Monday, June 1st<b> 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></span></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.
<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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Easton Water Division 2019 Consumer Confidence Report<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/b6240be1-da53-ea11-a2e8-000c29a59557/Annual%20Report%20of%20the%20Easton%20Water%20Division%202019"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/b6240be1-da53-ea11-a2e8-000c29a59557/Annual%20Report%20of%20the%20Easton%20Water%20Division%202019</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Individuals requesting a hard copy sent to them, should call the Easton Water Division at 508-230-0850.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Veterans Benefits During COVID-19</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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
</span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">,</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
to find out what documentation is needed to complete your application.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Veterans Discretionary Fund</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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
</span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">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></span><a href="http://www.my2020census.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">www.my2020census.gov</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">
and be counted today. Click </span></strong></span><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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white">here</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">
for 2020 Census responding guide.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Local Business Assistance from the Small Business Administration</span></strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;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></span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0;background:white">https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
Find more information about all of the loan programs </span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Easton Cable Access Television<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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
</span></span><a href="http://www.eastoncat.org/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">www.eastoncat.org/covid-19</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">COMMUNITY NEWS</span></u></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">3. No reusable bags will be used/allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">4. No Self Help will be available.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">5. Please be patient! Everyone will get their food, but it will take a little extra time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Donations:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Check the
</span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
for updates.<a name="_Hlk41375746"><o:p></o:p></a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b>Council on Aging Newsletter<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">The Council on Aging is here for you! Please click on this link to view our AUGUST newsletter, hot off the presses!
</span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/August%202020.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://www.easton.ma.us/August%202020.pdf</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><u>COA Meditation Group<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">The Easton Council on Aging will resume its free mediation group on Thursday, September 10. These meditation classes will be offered by Barbara Strassman of
Heart and Soul Healing Center every Thursday morning at 8:30am via ZOOM. Meditation promotes mental clarity and can help increase your focus, manage your stress, and reduce your anxiety. No experience is necessary. Please call the COA to sign up or email
</span></span><a href="mailto:nfalcon@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">nfalcon@easton.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">
to obtain the ZOOM codes to join the September Meditation Group.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Attention Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton
Veterans’ Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ames Free Library - Open for Holds Pick-up and Computer Use</span></u></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The library is now open from 10 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday for pick-up of holds, reference questions,
and use of computers, printers and scanner. Those who do not wish to enter the building can book an appointment for window-pickups at
</span></span></span><a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">.
For more information, email </span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">info@amesfreelibrary.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
or call 508-238-2000 between 10 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday. All library material must be returned in the external Book Drop.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">June 15 through September 12: Support Habitat
for Humanity's new Easton home by Taking the Stride for Habitat Challenge!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">South Shore Habitat for Humanity has a challenge for you this summer. The completely re-imagined
Stride for Habitat lets YOU pick a goal of any type: athletic, academic, diet and health or anything else you wish. Achieve your goal all at once or over time. But complete the challenge by September 12<sup>th</sup>. Family, friends and colleagues can support
your efforts in the form of a donation to South Shore Habitat for Humanity. Sign up here
</span></span></span><a href="https://ride-for-habitat-2020.everydayhero.do/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">https://ride-for-habitat-2020.everydayhero.do/</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">
or visit sshabitat.org\events to find the Stride for Habitat. For more information, contact Joe Regan, Development Officer at 781-337-7744, ext. 18 or
</span></span></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black">.
This summer, challenge yourself and help raise funds to support families in need of affordable homes.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b>South Shore Habitat for Humanity Begins Building its Easton Home!<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">South Shore Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that it has resumed its Electric Avenue project, a home for one family! After a pause related to Covid-19,
excavation crews are back at work and the foundation will be completed by late August. All recommended Covid-related safety protocols will be followed on the build site. If your company or group would like to build with us, please contact Development Officer
Joe Regan at 781-337-7744, ext 18 or </span></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">.
Corporate sponsorships, as well as gifts of product and services, are welcome! </span>
</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="color:black">This Project was funded in part through the Town of Easton’s Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Act Program.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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