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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:115%"><a name="_Hlk45262650"></a><a name="_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</span></u></b></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Water Restrictions Phase III<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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. Please visit the Easton Water Division web page at for more information:
</span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="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></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/absentee_ballots_applications.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0">Vote by Mail</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black">,
</span></span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/early_voting/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0">Vote Early In Person</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black">
or </span></span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/know_before_you_go.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Vote on Election Day</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black">.
We have put together a </span></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Fall
2020 Elections Voter Options Guide</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">REGISTER
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1"><br>
</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">TO VOTE</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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 <br>
</span></b></span></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:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753">OAHS<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753">August 22, 2020
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753">August 26th - 5PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">November
3, 2020</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753">OAHS<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#304753">October
24, 2020</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:106%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Lato;color:#304753">October 28th - 5PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">September 1<sup>st</sup> –
<a name="_Hlk49331432">State Primary Election</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">The State Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Polls will be open from 7:00AM – 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. All Election Day
voters are to enter the polling location through the main gym/auditorium entrance.
<span style="color:black;background:white">Click the links to </span></span></span><a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/know_before_you_go.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO TO THE POLLS</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">,
to obtain your </span></span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">voter information</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">
and to view </span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">SAMPLE BALLOTS</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">
to prepare in advance of voting.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">September 1<sup>st</sup> – State Primary Election: Selection of Ballot
Types For Independent Voters<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
</span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">verify your party enrollment</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
or </span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">change your party enrollment</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
<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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/sample_ballots_.php</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><a name="_Hlk49330720"><b>Temporary Grant Assistance is Available for Income-Qualified Easton Renters<o:p></o:p></b></a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">The Affordable Housing Trust has partnered with the Metro West Collaborative non-profit to offer three months of
</span></span></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:blue">temporary
grant assistance</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
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.
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Anyone interested in applying should contact Robyn Rufo at Metro West directly for an application and other program
details (</span></span></span><a href="mailto:Robyn@metrowestcd.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Robyn@metrowestcd.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
or 617-923-3505 x 5). Funding remains available following the August 12 deadline; applications are still being accepted and funds will be awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come, first served basis until the funding is spent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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>
</span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">www.easton.ma.us/covid-19</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="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></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/townofeastonma/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">Facebook</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">
and </span></span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/townofeaston"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">Twitter
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">for important updates
and information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Reopening Town of Easton Regulation</span></strong></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><br>
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">REOPENING
EASTON DOCUMENT FILING REQUIREMENT</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"> 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
</span></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts."><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">Due dates and interest charges have resumed a normal schedule. We encourage online bill payment via
</span></span></span><a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="background:white">https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP)</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#212121">Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP) is taking residential spray
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">(adulticiding)
<span style="color:#212121">requests for the mosquito season</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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 or email a request to
</span></span></span><a href="mailto:RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">RequestBristolMCP@comcast.net</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#212121">.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#212121">
Please include your last name, full address including zip code with your request.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">BCMCP began<span style="color:#212121"> applications on Monday, June 1st between the hours of 2am and sunrise. 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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.
<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:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Veterans Benefits During COVID-19</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Veterans Discretionary Fund</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">2020 United States Census<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",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></span><a href="http://www.my2020census.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="background:white">www.my2020census.gov</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">
and be counted today. Click </span></strong></span></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="background:white">here</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">
for 2020 Census responding guide.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">New loan programs for small business owners and non-profits are available under the CARES Act, including</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">up to $10 million under the Paycheck Protection Program:
</span></span></span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">.
Find more information about all of the loan programs </span></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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">www.eastoncat.org/covid-19</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">COMMUNITY NEWS</span></u></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">3. No reusable bags will be used/allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">4. No Self Help will be available.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">5. Please be patient! Everyone will get their food, but it will take a little extra time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Donations:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Check the
</span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">
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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Council on Aging Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/August%202020.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://www.easton.ma.us/August%202020.pdf</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Thursdays Beginning September
10: COA Meditation Group<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="mailto:nfalcon@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">nfalcon@easton.ma.us</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><a name="_Hlk49496629"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ames
Free Library - Open for Holds Pick-up and Computer Use<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629">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></span><a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629">https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629">.
For more information, email </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629">info@amesfreelibrary.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629">
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></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49496629"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">August 29: Original Easton Farmer’s
Market (OEFM)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">The Original Easton Farmer's Market (OEFM) continues its 2020 summer session, which extends until October 31, on Saturday,
August 29. Market dates and hours are every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2.p.m. Our location is 591 Depot Street/Route 123, in Easton, along the "S" curve. Vendors in attendance at the OEFM this coming Saturday will be Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs,
fruit preserves, vinegars, fermented vegetables, extracts, and organic beverages), Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sweet pastries, and savory savories), Mao's Microgreens (microgreens, spring rolls, egg rolls, and fried rice), Rosie Bud Farm
(raw honey, and raw-honey-based soaps and lotions), Lady C&J Soulfood & Catering INC. (barbecue and soulfood), Big Rock Acres/Patti's Patch (fresh produce, hemp-derived CBD salves and tinctures, farm-fresh eggs, and cranberry products), Mookie's Pet Treats
(fresh-baked dog and cat treats), Townie Frozen Desserts (vegan, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly ice cream, sorbet, and toppings), and Treats TO Meet (hand-sewn clothing, carry bags, and face coverings). To learn more about and keep updated on the OEFM,
please click </span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">
to visit our Facebook page. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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">Now
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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="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></span><a href="https://ride-for-habitat-2020.everydayhero.do/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://ride-for-habitat-2020.everydayhero.do/</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="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></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="color:black">.
This summer, challenge yourself and help raise funds to support families in need of affordable homes.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Begins Building its Easton Home!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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