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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>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</u></b></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>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"><a name="_Hlk49330720"><b>November Presidential Election – Voting Options<o:p></o:p></b></a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><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></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#0B7BC0">Vote
by Mail</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"><span style="color:black">,
</span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#0B7BC0">Vote
Early In Person</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"><span style="color:black">
or </span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Vote on
Election Day</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"><span style="color:black">.
We have put together a </span></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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Fall
2020 Elections Voter Options Guide</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"><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.
<b>Easton voters, who have requested a vote by mail ballot by October 2<sup>nd</sup> can expect to receive their ballot in the first mailing (currently almost 6,000 ballots) the week of October 12<sup>th</sup>. No ballots will be mailed prior to that date.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:black">Received a postcard application?</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">
The Secretary of Commonwealth, as part of the new legislation, is required to mail ALL voters (registered by September 1<sup>st</sup> and who have not already applied for a mail in ballot) a vote by mail application around September 14th. This postcard application
will allow you to apply for the November Presidential Election. <span style="background:white">
Applications can be returned by Mail (postage is pre-paid on the post card application mailed to you), placed in the sliver Tax Collectors drop box outside of the town offices (136 Elm St) or scanned & emailed to
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:votebymail@easton.ma.us%20"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="background:white">votebymail@easton.ma.us
</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"><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><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:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">We respectfully ask voters to use the postcard that was sent to you, rather than completing
a full-page application (linked below) and </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><u>APPLY EARLY</u></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
- to allow ample time for processing your application and for the postal services to deliver your ballot to you. If you are concerned about applying too early - please note that voters can hold on to their ballot and return it during the week prior to the
election. Voters who receive a vote by mail ballot but do not return it prior to election day may appear to vote in person on election day to cast a ballot. Any voter that has returned a vote by mail ballot (or voted early in person) cannot vote on Election
Day. <span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.wheredoivotema.com/track/trackmyballot.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">TRACK
YOUR APPLICATION AND BALLOT</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">
Voters who have applied for a vote by mail ballot may use this link to track the status of their application as well as their ballot status (mailed / received back). Please note that we anticipate a large volume of applications (there are over 17,000 voters
in Easton) and request you <b>allow at least 2 weeks before checking the status of your application</b> and
<b>allow a minimum of 10 days to receive your ballot from the status date of mailing</b>. Please DO NOT contact the Clerk's Office to check on your status until the recommended amount of time listed above has passed. Inquiries should be sent to
</span></span></span><a href="mailto:votebymail@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">votebymail@easton.ma.us</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"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">ELECTION TYPE</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">DATE OF ELECTION</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">LOCATION</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">ELECTION
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DAY HOURS </span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">DEADLINE
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TO </span></b></span></span></span><a href="https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">REGISTER
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#0563C1"><br>
</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">TO VOTE</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"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">VOTE BY MAIL
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</span></b></span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#0B7BC0">APPLICATION<b><br>
</b></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"><b><span style="color:#304753">DEADLINE</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#304753"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:#304753">Presidential Election<o:p></o:p></span></b></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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>Week of October 5: Bulky Item Pick-up<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">The week of October 5, 2020 will be the next “FREE BULK ITEM” pickup week for Waste Management customers. If you are
enrolled in our Waste Management trash program, you can put one (1) large item curbside on your regular trash day to be picked up at no charge to you. No need to call the office, just have your item out at 7AM. You can find the list of acceptable items on
the Town’s website. Any questions call the DPW @ 508-230-0800.<o:p></o:p></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:_Hlk49330720"><b>Temporary Grant Assistance is Available for Income-Qualified Easton Renters<o:p></o:p></b></span></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.
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>
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<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="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",sans-serif">Reopening Town of Easton Regulation</span></strong></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><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:_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"><o:p></o:p></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",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",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><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",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></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.</span><span style="color:black;background:white"><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>Bristol County Mosquito Control (BCMCP) – No Longer Accepting Residential Requests<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="color:black;background:white">Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will be suspending ground-based ULV application on September 11, 2020.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">BCMCP is no longer accepting residential requests.
</span></strong>Mosquitoes are still active and risk is still elevated, but making a pesticide application when it is too cool does not kill any mosquitoes. It remains critically important for people to continue to take personal precautions against mosquito
bites. These steps include using EPA-approved bug spray, wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors to reduce exposed skin, and rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650">.
<span style="color:#212121">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">.
<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>Easton Water Division 2019 Consumer Confidence Report<o:p></o:p></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>Veterans Benefits During COVID-19</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><o:p></o:p></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>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><o:p></o:p></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",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></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",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="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 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><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b>Easton Cable Access Television<o:p></o:p></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>COMMUNITY NEWS</u></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><a name="_Hlk41375746"><b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></b></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>The Easton Food Pantry has new hours: Mondays Noon – 3:30 PM at 136 Elm Street (Easton
Town Offices Lot)<o:p></o:p></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 Food Pantry is here to serve residents in need. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">2. Clients must 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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">3. You must wear a mask when speaking with our volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">4. Please be patient! Everyone will get their food, but it will take a little extra time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">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 – 3:30 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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Donations:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Other business: please leave a message at (508) 230-0670 if you would like to volunteer or hold a food drive/fundraiser.
Messages are checked frequently to ensure the mailbox is never full.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Thank you to the people of Easton for your support!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Check the
</span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</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">
for updates.<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>Council on Aging Newsletter<o:p></o:p></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/Septemberr%202020.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://www.easton.ma.us/Septemberr%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>Attention Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton Veterans’ Services<o:p></o:p></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"><b>Ames Free Library Hosts Free Virtual Workshop for Parents of Remote Learners<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Whether your child is working on a hybrid or completely remote schedule, Dr. David Murphy will provide guidance on setting
up your child for success in this unfamiliar learning setup. The one-hour workshop will be followed by Q & A. Register at
</span></span></span><a href="http://amesfreelibrary.org/events/adult"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">amesfreelibrary.org/events/adult</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">.
Remote Learning workshop is scheduled for Monday, September 14 at 7 pm.<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>Ames Free Library open for quick browsing, holds pick-up and computer use<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">The library is open from 10 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday for quick browsing, 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" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use</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">.
For more information, email </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">info@amesfreelibrary.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">
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 class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b>September 19: Original Easton Farmer’s Market (OEFM)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The Original Easton
Farmer's Market (OEFM) continues its 2020 summer session, which extends until October 31, on Saturday, September 19. 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 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),
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), Gray
House Vintage (upcycled, reclaimed, and salvaged locally-sourced home and garden items), Cotley Brook Flowers (fresh-cut flowers), and Easton Garden Club (potted plants). Please click
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">here</span></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="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
to be taken to the OEFM Facebook page where you can find more information about the market.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></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>South Shore Habitat for Humanity Begins Building its Easton Home!<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></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="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
Corporate sponsorships, as well as gifts of product and services, are welcome! </span>
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;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:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></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",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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><b>September 24<sup>th</sup> Registration Deadline - We are in the final stretch and we need your help!<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Help make Easton a member of the AARP’s Age Friendly Communities National Network. We are partnering once again with Boston University’s MetroBridge Project.
Professor Yesim Sungu-Eryilmaz and the graduate students in the Urban Research Methods class will be conducting two virtual listening sessions with Easton residents ages 50 and older. Session 1 - October 22<sup>nd</sup> at 6:00pm or Session 2 - October 24<sup>th</sup>
at 10:00am. The students will be asking questions on how you think changes can be made to make Easton a better place to age. If you are interested please email your name, address, phone number and which session works best for you to Anne Daley at
</span></span><a href="mailto:adaley@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">adaley@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">.
If email is not an option please call Anne at 508-245-2819. The deadline to register is Thursday, September 24<sup>th</sup>. Thank you in advance for your help with this project.<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>September 24: Ames Free Library hosts free virtual workshop for Parents of HOMESCHOOLERS<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">If you are homeschooling your child, this timely workshop is for you! Massachusetts homeschooling guidelines, writing an education plan, choosing a form of
evaluation, and awareness of local policies will all be covered in this one hour workshop offered by AHEM. The workshop will be followed by Q & A. Register at
</span></span><a href="http://amesfreelibrary.org/events/adult" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">amesfreelibrary.org/events/adult</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">.
The Homeschooling workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 7 pm.<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="color:#262626">September 26: Help Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="color:#262626">Join the Out of the Darkness Easton Experience September 26, 2020 at Borderland State Park from 10AM to 12PM. For more information
contact: Mark Bresnahan 508-208-6776 Email: </span></span></span><a href="mailto:brezy@comcast.net"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">brezy@comcast.net</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="color:#262626">.
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746">Registration is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted until December 31<sup>st</sup>.
<span style="color:#262626">While the Easton Out of the Darkness Walk is going to look different this year, our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide has not changed. We will still use our voices and share our stories to provide
HOPE. We’ve "reinvented" our Easton Out of the Darkness Walk into the Out of the Darkness Experience. The Easton Experience is a real walk, but on your terms: you get to choose your own course, what time you start, and who walks next to you!</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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