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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;line-height:115%"><a name="_Hlk48889633"></a><a name="_Hlk45262650"></a><a name="_Hlk41375746"></a><a name="_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">LOCAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES</span></u></b></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Town Offices Closed for Thanksgiving<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">In observance of Thanksgiving, the Town Offices will close at 12:30pm Wednesday,
November 25<sup>th</sup> and will be closed Thursday, November 26<sup>th</sup> and Friday November 27<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Town Office hours November 23 through November
25<sup><o:p></o:p></sup></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Thursday Closed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Friday Closed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i><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
<u>to the public</u> 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></i></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></i></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i><span style="color:black;background:white">.</span><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></i></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">November
2 through November 20: Hydrant Flushing – Easton Water Division</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">Please
be advised that hydrant flushing will be ongoing beginning November 2, 2020 and continuing through November 20, 2020. Flushing will occur during the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. During this time residents may experience discolored water. In an effort
to minimize the disruption, we have developed a mapping application which will show the current location of flushing, progress, and anticipated schedule.
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><a name="_Hlk56093830"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">November
18 and November 21: Board of Health Hosts Seasonal Flu Clinics</span></strong></a></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal">The
Easton Board of Health has partnered with CVS pharmacy to be able to provide seasonal Flu vaccine for interested residents age 3 and older at Frothingham Memorial Hall. A flu vaccine is required for all school aged children and can also reduce the burden on
our healthcare systems while they are trying to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for details and to preregister:</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">
</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/board_of_health/hot_topic_-_flu_information.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/board_of_health/hot_topic_-_flu_information.php</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56093830"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Special Town Meeting: Monday, November 30,
2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM in
the Ames Sports Complex, Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street. The warrant, a Know Before You Go information guide (with a campus map), and budget information is available
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/town_meeting_information.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Employment Opportunities</b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunity:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Fire Chief <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">For complete job posting and community profile, click here for details:
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Easton’s Community Choice Power Supply Program:
Aggregation Plan Goes Live November 2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Town of Easton is pleased to announce that Dynegy Energy Services has been
selected as the supplier for its Community Choice Power Supply Program. This Program is a municipal aggregation which enables local government to combine the purchasing power of its residents and businesses to provide them with an alternative to National Grid
Basic Service. The aggregation rate is $0.10287/kWh, below the November 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021 National Grid Basic Service rate of $0.12388/kWh. Standard supply customers will collectively save over $600,000 in this six-month period. Over the 3-year term
of the agreement, Easton customers will collectively save an estimated $2.2 million in electricity costs.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">This Program only affects the supply portion of your monthly bill. It will not
affect the delivery portion of your monthly bill. National Grid will continue to deliver your electricity but Easton has chosen the supplier for the Program. Dynegy will provide electric power supply for all consumers currently on Basic Service in Easton.
Please click here to visit the </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/planning_and_community_development/aggregation.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Town’s
aggregation program website</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">A detailed information package about the Program was mailed to all basic-service
customers in late September / early October 2020. Check your mailbox for an envelope with the Town Seal on it. It contains information about the Program including a Consumer Notification Letter and Opt-Out Reply Card. All basic service customers will be automatically
enrolled unless they Opt-Out. There is no fee or charge for Opting-Out – just return the postage paid Opt-Out card or visit the website. You can Opt-Out at no cost in the future should you wish to enroll now and later change your mind. A sample mailing is
available </span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/planning_and_community_development/aggregation.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Massachusetts Department of Public Health
– COVID-19 Survey</b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><br>
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA-DPH) is trying to hear from communities so that it can better help people through the COVID-19 crisis. By taking this survey, you can help find new solutions to community problems, and give MA-DPH the information
they need to take action and support the communities that need it most. MA-DPH is committed to sharing information back in ways that will help us all take collective action.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">We believe this effort will help us better understand the impact of COVID-19
on our communities, and would encourage anyone who is 14 years old or older to participate using this link:
</span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:windowtext">www.mass.gov/COVIDsurvey</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>MBTA Announces a Series of Public Engagement
Efforts<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">The MBTA today announced a series of public engagement
efforts to inform riders and stakeholders, and receive their feedback on </span>
</span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.mbta.com/forgingahead"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Forging Ahead</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">,
the Authority’s plan to preserve transit access and quality of service available to transit-critical customers. Go online to provide feedback
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://mbta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XgJkYTrL6aySNL"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">
(</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://mbta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XgJkYTrL6aySNL"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://mbta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XgJkYTrL6aySNL</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">)
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">a</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">nd/or
to participate in any of eleven virtual public meetings, including an Official Public Hearing, where you can provide input and ask questions of MBTA officials. Each meeting will focus on a specific community region within the MBTA’s service area. Meeting details
are available at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.mbta.com/forgingahead"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">mbta.com/ForgingAhead</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1C1E23">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Temporary Grant Assistance is Available for
Income-Qualified Easton Renters<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Affordable Housing Trust has partnered with the Metro West Collaborative
non-profit to offer three months of </span></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:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:blue">temporary
grant assistance</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
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></span><a href="mailto:Robyn@metrowestcd.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Robyn@metrowestcd.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
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></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:black">Easton Officials Provide Important
Information about Novel Coronavirus<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">www.easton.ma.us/covid-19</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/townofeastonma/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">Facebook</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">
and </span></span></span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/townofeaston"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">Twitter
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">for
important updates and information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reopening Town of Easton Regulation</span></strong></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">REOPENING
EASTON DOCUMENT FILING REQUIREMENT</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
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></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts."><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Status
of Town Services</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><a name="_Hlk55459060"><b>Bristol County Mosquito Control Update<o:p></o:p></b></a></span></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk55459060"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Bristol County Mosquito Control has deemed that on October 30<sup>th</sup> Bristol county has had a hard frost.
The Town of Easton’s current risk level For Mosquito born virous is at<b> Low</b> for
<b>EEE</b> and <b>WNV</b>. <span style="color:#212121">For more information, please visit this webpage:
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bristol-county-mosquito-control-project</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">.
</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Veterans Benefits During COVID-19</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
to find out what documentation is needed to complete your application.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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></span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">.
Find more information about all of the loan programs </span></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">.
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Easton Cable Access Television<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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></span><a href="http://www.eastoncat.org/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">www.eastoncat.org/covid-19</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS</u></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">1. Call in by 5:00 PM Sunday evenings at (508) 230-0670 and leave the following
info on 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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">4. Please do not line up prior to opening; it impedes Town Hall traffic.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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 a volunteer will come to register you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Donations:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Please consider donating items like cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing, baking supplies and other holiday items during
the next few weeks.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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 in the van 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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Check the
</span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
for updates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="Default" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Old Colony YMCA – Easton
Branch 2020-2021: Child Care & School Age Extended Learning<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Spots are available!</span></i></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Registration is open for School Age (ages
5-12yrs) & Child Care (6 months-5yrs) Enrollment. </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Need
to go back to work? Is remote learning a struggle at home? Look no further than the Old Colony Y’s Easton Branch. Although we are well into the school year, there are still spaces available. At this time, registrations are being accepted for all Child Care
and School Age Programs. We are offering Full Day and Before & After School for children throughout the school year, Monday – Friday for any students in virtual hybrid learning programs. Our Full Day program has academic specialists on hand to support your
children while taking virtual classes. Before & After School programs will be held at each school for in-person learning days, while Full Day care will be held at our Barrows Street location for remote learning days. Our Child Care center is located at the
Easton YMCA. For more information, please contact: <b>School Age Director:</b> James McMorrow at
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jmcmorrow@oldcolonyymca.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">jmcmorrow@oldcolonyymca.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
or <b>Child Care Director:</b> Victoria Jolly at </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:vjolly@oldcolonyymca.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">vjolly@oldcolonyymca.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Council on Aging Newsletter<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Council on Aging is here for you! Please click on this link to view our October newsletter, hot off the presses!
</span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/November%202020.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/November%202020.pdf</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Council on Aging’s Friendly Caller Program</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The COA has developed a new program that we are really excited about called the Friendly Caller Program. The purpose
of this program is to spread positivity and prevent social isolation. This will be especially important this holiday season! Those signed up will receive a weekly call from one of our volunteers, where you can share stories or experiences, chat about current
events, or just make small talk. This is also a great way to get to know some fellow seniors in town. If you are interested in enrolling to receive calls, please call the COA at 508-230-0690.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Attention Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton Veterans’ Services</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services/bulletin/file/06-5360-20200701N.pdf</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Town of Easton Community Free Calendars are Available<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The annual free Town of Easton Community Calendar from September 2020 through August 2021 are available prepared and
published by the North Easton Savings Bank. The calendar lists civic and organizational information about Easton, religious groups, and basic school dates. Assisting with this project are Morse Insurance and Scoreboard Enterprises, Inc. The calendars are available
at all Easton branches of the North Easton Savings Bank, the Town Office, the Ames Free Library, the Historical Society, and the School Department.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Ames Free Library Open For Quick Browsing - Holds pick-up - Computer Use<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The library is open from 10 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, as well as 5 pm - 8 pm on Thursdays. Visit 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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.
For more information, email </span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">info@amesfreelibrary.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
or call 508-238-2000 between 10 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday. All library material must be returned in the external Book Drop where it will be quarantined for 7 days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
Corporate sponsorships, as well as gifts of product and services, are welcome! <span style="color:black">
This Project was funded in part through the Town of Easton’s Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Act Program.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>South Shore Habitat for Humanity Is Seeking An Easton Ambassador For Its Current
Electric Avenue Project<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">South Shore Habitat for Humanity is currently looking for an Easton resident to fill the role
of South Shore Habitat for Humanity</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:red">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">Ambassador, which will support the building of a single-family home for the duration
of the project (approximately 8 months). Examples of the functions performed by this volunteer role may include: promoting the project within the town, encouraging resident</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">s</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">,
businesses and organizations to engage and participat</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">e</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">
and potentially facilitat</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">e
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">third party fundraising. Additional functions may also be added, based on the availability
of the Ambassador and needs of the project. Interested parties should contact Development Officer Joe Regan at
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jregan@sshabitat.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">jregan@sshabitat.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>November 21: Original Easton Farmer’s Market (OEFM)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Here
the</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Original Easton Farmer's Market (OEFM)
shares the list of vendors of locally grown and locally crafted</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">that will be at the OEFM on Saturday,</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">November 21, 2020.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Market hours are from</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">10 a.m. to 2.p.m.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Our location is 591 Depot Street/Route
123, in Easton, along the "S" curve. Vendors</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">in attendance at the OEFM on Saturday
will be Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, fruit preserves, vinegars, fermented vegetables, extracts, and organic beverages),</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">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), Mao's Microgreens (microgreens, spring rolls, egg rolls, and fried rice), and Hollow Tree Gifts (crochet, jewelry, signs ... and more).</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Please click</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">here</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>November 26 through November 29: The 26th Annual Tiger Turkey Chase VIRTUAL Race
and Walk<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">This race has been a Thanksgiving tradition for so many over the years. Register to R<span style="color:black">UN OR
WALK to benefit the OLIVER AMES CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM! </span>Any 5-mile route for the run or any 2.4 miles you walk counts! Invite out of state family or friends; you don’t have to be in Easton to run this year.
<span style="color:black">You can run or walk anywhere, anytime between 11/26/2020 and 11/29/2020. Results will be posted to Racewire on Monday 11/30/2020.
</span>It’s a great event that we really hope you can support! More information and to register go to the race website
</span></span></span><a href="www.oaxc.racewire.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">www.oaxc.racewire.com</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.
All proceeds benefit the Oliver Ames Cross Country Team.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>January 4 through March 22: Path to Healing Holistic Outpatient Program for Military Trauma<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-font8CxSpLast" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Path to Healing, Inc. APPLY NOW-Deadline to apply for Winter Session is December 15!
<span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.35pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
Interested participants should send an email to </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@pathtohealingma.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="letter-spacing:.35pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">info@pathtohealingma.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;letter-spacing:.35pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.
Path to Healing is a holistic, outpatient program for military trauma. This 10-week program runs 3 days per week, offered to groups of 6. Winter Session runs January 4-March 22, 2021. See website for COVID-19 precautions.
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.pathtohealingma.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.pathtohealingma.org</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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the Town Crier</span></i></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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