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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk48889633"></a><a name="_Hlk45262650"></a><a name="_Hlk41375746"></a><a name="_Hlk59647659"></a><a name="_Hlk56756075"></a><a name="_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><u>LOCAL
 GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Town
 Offices Closed in Observance of Juneteenth<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The
 Town Offices will close in recognition of Juneteenth, which was recently signed into law to be recognized as a holiday in Massachusetts by Governor Baker in order to recognize the continued need to ensure racial freedom and equality. As the holiday falls on
 Saturday, the eight hours of closure will be observed as follows: Thursday, June 17 – Open from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM; Friday, June 18 – Closed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>COVID-19
 Vaccination Opportunities</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><a name="_Hlk73084516">The
 Town of Easton, in collaboration with Bridgewater State University and other partner communities, is pleased to announce the opening of a regional COVID-19 vaccination site.  Vaccinations are available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Bridgewater State University
 Kelly Gymnasium, 45 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA 02325.  Vaccine appointments can be scheduled
</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/bridgewater"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">. 
 Brockton Neighborhood Health Center has also expanded its service area and is offering vaccinations to Easton residents.  Information on registering for this clinic can be found
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd1vQK33TIY7G9yUGWr428QPSxM8XFJ8M3Zg7ywXUDz7MwCw/viewform"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">. 
 All mass vaccination sites are now allowing walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines.  More information can be found
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">. 
 For continued updates, please visit the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">Town
 of Easton COVID-19 Information and Resources webpage</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><b>PFAS
 Water Filtration Station<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">The
 Easton Water Division has installed a self-service water filling station to provide water with levels of PFAS6 below 20 ng/L to those in sensitive subgroups (pregnant or nursing women, infants, and people diagnosed by their health care provider to have ​a
 compromised immune system) and other concerned residents. The filtration station is located on the side of the Water Division building at 417 Bay Road. The station can fill water containers up to 5 gallons. For more information on the water filtration station,
 please click </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/filtration_station.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">.
 For more information on PFAS, please click </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/pfas_information.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516">.
 In May of 2021, Town Meeting approved capital funding of $9.2 million for the final design and construction of PFAS treatment filter plants. It is expected that the Water Division will complete the design and construction of these PFAS treatment plants in
 approximately 18 months.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><a name="_Hlk72482268"><b>Week
 of June 21, 2021 Bulky Item Pick-Up<o:p></o:p></b></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">The
 week of June 21, 2021 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 7:00 AM. You can find the list of acceptable items on the Town’s
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/trash_pickup_and_recycling/bulky_item_pick_up.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">website</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">.
 Any questions call the DPW at 508-230-0800.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b>Notice
 of Vacancies – Finance Committee<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">The
 Select Board is accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill three unexpired terms on the Finance Committee. If appointed, the volunteers will serve on the Finance Committee until the Town Election in April 2022 at which point they
 may run for election to the Finance Committee. Interested applicants may apply for the vacancies by completing a volunteer form found
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_volunteer_opportunities/index.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">.
 Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. Interviews for applicants will be scheduled at a forthcoming joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee with date to be determined.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b>Fiscal
 Year 2022 Budget Book Now Available <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">The
 Town Administrator's adopted budget is available in a comprehensive document that contains both the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget information is presented in a helpful and user-friendly format that includes a citizen’s guide
 to the budget, a budget summary for each department, and a glossary of common municipal finance terminology. A full copy of the Town’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget is available
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/6a5ebe80-2eb7-eb11-a33b-000c29a59557/Annual%20Budget%20for%20Fiscal%20Year%20Starting%20July%2001,%202021"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>May
 1 through November 1: Phase III Water Restrictions</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Effective
 May 1, 2021 through November 1, 2021 Phase III Water Restrictions will be in place.  Even numbered properties will be restricted to Mondays between 5:00 am to 8:00 am. Odd numbered properties will be restricted to Tuesday 5:00 am to 8:00 am.  These tighter
 restrictions are a result of exceeding the performance standard of 65 residential gallons per capita per day set by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.  Our residential gallons per capita per day was 72 for calendar year 2020 and this
 is primarily influenced by excessive outdoor watering.  These tighter restrictions will remain in effect for all of 2021 unless further restrictions are required.  At this time the Massachusetts Drought Taskforce has issued a Level 2 Significant Drought Advisory
 for all of southeastern Massachusetts limiting non-essential outdoor use.  We ask residents to check and reduce the operation of their irrigation systems and follow the prescribed day and operational hours.  Residents will be notified if further emergency
 restrictions are required. Please visit the Easton Water Division web page at for more
</span></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:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Easton
 Water Division 2020 Consumer Confidence Report</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The
 Easton Water Division is pleased to announce the availability of the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) which is available on the Water Divisions webpage:
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/docs/MA000065_WR.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/docs/MA000065_WR.pdf</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Individuals
 requesting a hard copy sent to them, should call the Easton Water Division at 508-230-0850.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Town
 of Easton Employment Opportunities</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The
 Town of Easton has the following employment opportunity available:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">•
 Seasonal Positions – including lifeguards for the Town Pool<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">For
 more information, and full job postings, please visit Town of Easton </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Employment
 Opportunities</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span class="MsoHyperlink">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Depot
 Street Reconstruction Project</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The
 Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has begun a road improvement project on Depot Street (Route 123), between Newell Circle and Washington Street (Route 138). This project is intended to address deteriorated pavement and multi-modal accommodation
 through reconstruction of the roadway (minor widening) to provide bicycle accommodation in addition to reconstructed sidewalks and extensions. The project is 2 miles in length. A traffic signal is proposed at the Depot Street/Center Street/Porter Street intersection.
 The project also includes drainage upgrades, a new water main, and new pavement markings and signs. Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Please visit
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/depot.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/depot.php</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
 for more information and updates on the project.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Wednesdays thru September 1, 2021:
 Weekly Trail Work on Conservation Lands<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">Join
 a crew of volunteers led by Associate Conservation Commissioner Christopher Patrick on weekly work projects to improve the trails on town conservation lands. Co-sponsored by the New England Mountain Bike Association, weekly trail work projects will be announced
 on Wednesday mornings, via an Instagram post. Check for up-to-date notices on meeting location and weather cancellation
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/semass_nemba_trailwork"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">here</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">.
 The trail crews plan to tackle the following work projects throughout the summer: Complete boardwalk over wet/muddy areas at Flyaway Pond; Removing debris from old bridge in Clifford Grant Town Forest; and conducting a few annual trail "clip backs" to trim
 aggressive vegetation from various trail segments. Details can also be found </span>
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nemba.org/events/se-ma-nemba-weekly-trailwork-series"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">here</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">.
 For any questions or for more information contact Christopher Patrick at </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:mtbchris@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">mtbchris@gmail.com</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#212121">.</span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">Town
 Offices and Frothingham Hall are open for walk-in service the following days:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">Tuesdays
 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">Thursdays
 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">Fridays
 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white">In
 person service for needs that cannot be met by remote means is available by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays. To book an appointment, please click
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/about_easton/contact_us.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">here</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></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:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="background:white">here</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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 limit
 the spread of COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span class="MsoHyperlink">,</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></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:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Easton Food Pantry has new hours:
 Mondays Noon – 3:30 PM at 136 Elm Street (Easton Town Offices Lot). </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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, even if fully vaccinated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">For the safety of our clients and volunteers,
 the Pantry will not open during severely cold or stormy weather. If you are in doubt, call ahead.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Donations: 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, or 50 Oliver St. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY PERISHABLE ITEMS OR EXPIRED FOOD.  Monetary donations and local supermarket gift certificates are always
 greatly appreciated, and can be mailed to: Easton Food Pantry, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Pantry is resuming food drives. 
 Please check the </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">website</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
 for guidance and scheduling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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 have questions or would like to volunteer.  Messages are checked frequently to ensure the mailbox is never full.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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! Check the </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">Easton
 Food Pantry Facebook page</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">
 for updates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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">FEMA
 Funeral Assistance<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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">The
 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for financial assistance for funeral costs for people who died of COVID-19 after January 20, 2020. FEMA is accepting applications through a dedicated call center (844-684-6333). Assistance
 for eligible individuals is limited to a maximum of $9,000 per funeral and $35,500 per application. For more information and details please visit
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.FEMA.gov/funeral-assistance/faq"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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">www.FEMA.gov/funeral-assistance/faq</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Art Coop / Gallery Has Reopened</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">The Art Coop / Gallery has reopened
 and will remain open on </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black">Saturdays,
 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm Easton Shovel Town Cultural District is happy to announce the re-opening of the Coop/Gallery located at 50 Main Street (small cape house in the midst of Ames Shovelworks Project). We feature Fine Art in Paint and Photography, jewelry,
 wood turned items, including kitchen ready bowls, platters as well as gift items. New Artist, Mary Lu Love, will be featuring handmade baskets. Check us out on Facebook: Easton Shovel Town Cultural District and Art Matters Easton MA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b>Council on Aging Newsletter</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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 current newsletter, hot off the presses! </span>
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/June%202021.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.easton.ma.us/June%202021.pdf</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><a name="_Hlk68852302">The library is
 open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, as well as 5:00 pm – 8:00 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 </a></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302">https://amesfreelibrary.org/library-open-holds-pickup-computer-use</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302">.
 For more information, email </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:info@amesfreelibrary.org" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302">info@amesfreelibrary.org</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68852302"> or
 call 508-238-2000 between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Saturday. All library material must be returned in the external Book Drops.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="default0" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About
 the Town Crier</span></i></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i>The Town Crier is typically sent
 on Fridays informing subscribers of local government news, notices and community events. To request an event be added to a future newsletter, please send an email to
</i></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:mblanchard@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i>mblanchard@easton.ma.us</i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><i>
<b>with the information in <u>plain text</u> </b>as you wish it to appear<b>. </b>
For consideration,<b> </b>please include<b> event information, the name of the group/event, date, time, location, contact information and website if applicable. Please list all dates that you want to run the notice.</b> The Town reserves the right to reject
 requests deemed not to be in the public interest or those promoting private benefits and is not responsible for typographical errors.
<b>Requests for inclusion must be received no later than Wednesday at 12:30 PM</b> in order to be considered for inclusion in that Friday’s newsletter.
<b>Requests in the form of PDFs, JPEGs, press releases, etc. </b></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><b><i>will
 not be accepted.</i></b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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