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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk41375746"></a><a name="_Hlk45262650"></a><a name="_Hlk48889633"></a><a name="_Hlk59647659"></a><a name="_Hlk56756075"></a><a name="_Hlk49330720"></a><a name="_Hlk84245830"><b><u>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
</u></b></a><b><u><br>
<br>
</u></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WM Trash Pick-up Delay<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Due to inclement weather, Waste Management trash services will be delayed one day. Friday’s route (January 7) will be serviced on Saturday, January 8.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Easton Releases First Phase of Planned American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investments and Survey for Public Feedback<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by the President of the United States. This bill included funding for state, county and local governments around the country to respond to the pandemic and its negative
impacts on health and the economy, support educational services and services for disproportionately impacted communities, provide premium pay for eligible personnel, fund water, sewer or broadband infrastructure, and more.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Easton has released its first phase of planned American Rescue Plan Act investments and a community survey to hear your thoughts on these and possible future investments. Visit
<a href="https://t.co/DwdublhJvE" target="_blank">http://easton.ma.us/arpa</a> to read the plan and take the survey.<br>
<br>
<b>Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunity available:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">• Community Outreach Liaison/Mental Health Counselor (full time 40 hours)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">For more information, and full job postings, please visit Town of Easton
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php">Employment Opportunities</a><u>.</u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><br>
</b><a name="_Hlk91056783"><b><span style="color:black">Now through February 28: 2022 Dog Licensing<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">Dog licenses for 2022 are now available and
<b>must be completed BEFORE March 1</b> to avoid late fees. A current rabies certificate must be on file with the Town Clerk’s Office in order to license your dog. To update your rabies on file, please </span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">email</span></a><span style="color:black"> a
copy to </span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</a><span style="color:black">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">You may license your dog in one of the following ways:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b>License </b><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=22364"><b>ONLINE</b></a> (.50 bank convenience fee with electronic check) and your license and tags will be mailed directly to you ($1.00 postage & handling fee for each license
issued). <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b>License in Person</b> – You may stop by the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30AM – 7:30PM, Tues/Wed/Thu<span style="color:windowtext">r</span> 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-12:30PM)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:none">
<b><span style="color:black">License by Mail </span></b><span style="color:black">-
</span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php">Click here</a><span style="color:black"> for additional information on how to license your dog by mail.
</span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf">Licensing forms</a><span style="color:black"> are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Obtain Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election: Today<sup>
</sup>through March 2, 2022<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election to be held on Saturday, April 23 are available beginning Monday, January 3 at the Town Clerk’s Office. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM. The
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/a973d17d-6946-ec11-a359-000c29a59557/4.%202022%20Town%20Election%20Calendar.pdf">
Election Calendar</a> with candidate deadlines, the <a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/26448197-e238-eb11-a31e-000c29a59557/2022%20Town%20Election%20Terms%20Due%20to%20Expire%20with%20positions.pdf">
positions on the ballot</a> and a complete <a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/b4dcaf4c-6a46-ec11-a359-000c29a59557/2022%20Candidates%20Packet.pdf">
Candidate Packet</a> are available on the Town’s website. Interested candidates are invited to call 508-230-0530 or email
<a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</a> with questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk58331186"><b>Annual Town Election: April 23, 2022 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Annual Town Election for the Town of Easton will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use this link for additional
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php">
Election Information</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk73084516"><b><br>
</b></a><a name="_Hlk89353735"><b>Snow Plow Applications <o:p></o:p></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The DPW is seeking snow plow contractors for the 2021-2022 winter season. Applications can be downloaded
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/d172c541-7615-ec11-a34e-000c29a59557/Snow%20Plow%20Application%202021_2022.pdf">
here</a>. <br>
<b><br>
</b><b><span style="color:#050505">The "Discover Easton MA" App<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#050505">Available to download free from the Apple or Google store. Look for local restaurants, businesses, recreation, places and town government information. If you are a business, "Claim
your business" at </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fclaim.mycivicapps.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0xerVP2v2IebaG918UOb3ZOnnanpO-WmAK6Q0RowxMgEFzPO8gsnRrx3M&h=AT0vvH3_wCqUwol3tAjg4YCbHXygHDDP7ZTUh7Q9LBO57gVoU2zrcy0Dc5t4x_J3NoBsodNbgW_5H4L8Vs9kI3u2aL7SqXFSGFiPCshm8mkgsh3zk8SjBERjBy4WtXkH3Sm6GOjoha5GgDxRbShojtI&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT3BmBd8xw6eWa4bRyelx7KAB1EL0yk86pMjTL6jL--tS9XoWryv_kUDXy25A--x6e7jXM5gSZMAyGoTCM8ehJiijo7SBhk61MFfCVMnL0JsaN7GCbEKq_-Usw0gCDNhkOb_BTYA_MhNkz06gpc0NqpkRYjxPC8o5kh9qGhuwK13DoHbjjPooW0memNfd6DRz1H9vA" target="_blank"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">claim.mycivicapps.com</span></a><span style="color:#050505">
You will be able to update your listing with your logo, photo, business hours, local deals and more for FREE. If you don't see your business,
</span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com">email ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</a><span style="color:#050505"> for more information. If you see your business but don't want it in the directory, also send an email to
</span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com">ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</a><span style="color:#050505"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#050505"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#050505">This app is made possible through the work of the Old Colony Planning Council in cooperation with the Town of Easton, MA and grant funding from the MA Office of Business Development. Thank you to the
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eastonoutside?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXwp1Mxx5aj87-0WCaqdhRbzJbC2RqouLPHzGWm9XWQ1l-trWo4fkatyFS-THgso4Xslq3qE4pZ3d_NSJPp_Bny7Dh0zhZBho1v6QpgEUs6p8wcSqI8GEwTEZXM_W73t6PJaLgnlkbL87oTan7p9z8vzMa9MM2n_BHwuXavBmtHEw&__tn__=*NK-R">#E<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">astonOutside</span></a><span style="color:#050505">
team, the Easton Chamber of Commerce and Metro South Chamber of Commerce for their help and support in creating this app.
<br>
<br>
</span><b>COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit <a href="https://vaxfinder.mass.gov">https://vaxfinder.mass.gov</a> to search for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment near you. For continued COVID updates, please visit the
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19">Town of Easton COVID-19 Information and Resources webpage</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PFAS Water Filtration Station<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/filtration_station.php">
here</a>. For more information on PFAS, please click <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/pfas_information.php">
here</a>. 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk72482268"><o:p> </o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please Help Your Fellow Easton Citizens Who Need Tax Assistance<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Easton and the Taxation Aid Committee are pleased to announce the creation of the Taxation Aid Fund. This Fund will help low income senior and disabled citizens to continue to live in Easton by helping them differ the cost
of their real estate taxes. We are only able to help others by using donations from citizens like you.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To donate online, please visit <a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com">
https://epay.cityhallsystems.com</a>. Choose Easton MA, and under bill type, select donation. To donate by mail, please send a check payable to the “Town of Easton” and write “Taxation Aid Committee” in the memo line to the address below:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Town of Easton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Treasurer’s Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, call the Treasurer at 508-230-0604 or click
<a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/taxation_aid_committee.php">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Are you signed up with the CODE RED community notification program?</b><br>
The program is offered through the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department for residents and businesses in Plymouth and Bristol County. The service provides important alerts to residents and businesses for emergencies including weather related emergency information. <a href="https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html">https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can self-enroll cell phones, home phones, and emails via an app or citizens and business owners can now text the keyword BristolPlymouthAlerts to 99411 and enroll in the Bristol & Plymouth Emergency Public Notification system. Please
note that capitalization is important and the keyword must be exact! Those without Internet access may call the Sheriff's Field Services Division (508-830-6200), Monday through Friday, (8 AM-4 PM) to supply their information over the phone. Required information
includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number, additional phone numbers can be entered as well. If you are providing a cell number, you must indicate the carrier and if you would
like to receive text messages. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary
number.<br>
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<b>Attention Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton Veterans’ Services</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Veterans Benefits<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">M.G.L. Chapter 115 provides a needs-based, means tested program of financial and medical assistance for qualifying veterans and their eligible 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 monthly income must be below $2,147 and your assets must be below $8,400. To qualify as a married
couple your gross income must below $2,904 and your assets must be below $16,600. 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
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a><u><span style="color:#0563C1">,</span></u> to find out what documentation is needed to complete your application.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 need assistance from this
fund please contact Cory Ahonen, Veterans’ Service Officer, at 774-273-1991 or by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Local Business Assistance</span></strong><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:black;background:white">For business loans and alternative funding option From the US Chamber click
</span><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing"><span style="background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. This guide outlines small business loans and alternative funding options. The US chamber has more
than 30 grants, loans and programs. The </span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/"><span style="background:white">U.S. Small Business Association</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> offers these seven SBA loan programs which you may qualify for,
as well.<br>
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<b>CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium Ended Aug 26<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">The CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium ended on Thursday, August 26, 2021. However, the end of the moratorium does not mean you will be immediately evicted if you are behind on rent. Only a court
can order someone to leave their home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">In Massachusetts, if you have a pending application for emergency rental assistance, your eviction case can be paused. If you or someone you know is having trouble paying rent, financial assistance
is available. Apply for </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3zycJiR"><span style="background:white">rental assistance</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> today. For legal help, visit the
</span><a href="https://bit.ly/2Y9zUlT"><span style="background:white">COVID Eviction Legal Help Project</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. For information on community mediation, visit</span><a href="https://www.resolutionma.org/"><span style="background:white">
www.resolutionma.org</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. You can also call 2-1-1 for referrals available in multiple languages.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS<br>
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</u>Saturday, January 22: "<i>Chocolats au Violin"</i> - violin and piano miniature performances!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy the new year with an afternoon of delightful violin and piano miniatures at 3:30 pm, Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton (right side of library driveway). Violinist<b> Michael Korn</b> will be accompanied by pianist Eric Mazonson.
Free and open to all. Masks required. In case room limit is reached, there will be simulcast viewing on the second-floor television.<br clear="all">
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<b>Coats4Vets Distribution</b><br>
State Representative Carol Doherty and Cory Ahonen, Easton’s Deputy Director of Health and Community Services, Financial and Veterans' Services, along with the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF), will distribute brand new winter coats to veterans
and military personnel. These coats will be provided at no cost through MMSF’s Coats4Vets program. The Coats4Vets distribution event details are as follows:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DATE: Friday, January 21, 2022<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">TIME: 10:00am-1:00pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHERE: Easton VFW - 61 Rockland Street, North Easton<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> To register for this distribution, please go to
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/eastoncoats4vets">https://tinyurl.com/eastoncoats4vets</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To receive a coat at Representative Doherty’s distribution, please register using the link provided above or visit the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation website at
<a href="http://www.mmsfi.org">www.mmsfi.org</a>. Questions can be directed to the Office of State Representative Carol Doherty by email at
<a href="mailto:carol.doherty@mahouse.gov">carol.doherty@mahouse.gov</a> or by phone at (508) 802-429, as well as to Cory Ahonen by email at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a> or by phone at (774) 273-1991.<br>
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<b>Employment Opportunity: Easton Public Schools<br>
</b>Easton Public Schools is looking for a Long-Term Sub Chemistry Teacher for Oliver Ames High from mid-February through May.
<a href="http://easton.k12.ma.us/staff/employment_opportunities.php">http://easton.k12.ma.us/staff/employment_opportunities.php</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Queset House at Ames Free Library Open</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Easton's favorite meeting space for community groups, tutors, gamers and hobbyists is once again open! The Learning Commons @ Queset House at 51 Main Street (right side of library driveway) is open from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday through
Thursday, as well as 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. The popular book sale room, managed by the Friends of the Library, will also be available during those hours. Groups wanting to meet during the morning hours should contact the library at quesethouse@amesfreelibrary.org
or call 508-238-2000 ext. 3. Masks and social distancing within the building required. Welcome back!<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Art Coop/Gallery is Open</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Art Coop/Gallery has reopened and will remain open on <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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Council on Aging Newsletter</b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Council on Aging is here for you! Please <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/January%202022.pdf">
click here</a> to view our January newsletter, hot off the presses! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Council on Aging’s Friendly Caller Program</b> <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<br>
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<b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <b><u><span style="text-transform:uppercase">Easton Food Pantry has moved</span></u></b>! Distributions are at the rear of the Fellowship Church, 604 Foundry Street, South Easton, on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 3 PM.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the Food Pantry website <a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org">https://eastonfoodpantry.org</a> and FaceBook page for details and diagrams.
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<p class="gmail-msonospacing" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span>The Easton Food Pantry is here to serve residents in need. </i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">1. Call in by 5:00 PM Sunday evenings at (781) 333-6284 and leave the following info on voicemail: name, address, phone #, and number of members in the family. Speak slowly and clearly.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">3. Wear a mask if you are unvaccinated or unwell.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">4. Please do not line up prior to opening,
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are newly in need of food and supplies, come see us on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 3 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>
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>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.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Donations:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Easton Food Pantry<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>P.O. Box 1481<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Easton, MA 02334-1481<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Due to space limitations, the Pantry is resuming food drives on a limited basis. Please check the website for guidance and scheduling.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations">https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Other business: please leave a message at (781) 333-6284 if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Messages are checked frequently to ensure the mailbox is never full.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Thank you to the people of Easton for your support! Check the
</i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Easton-Food-Pantry-147638461971296/"><i>Easton Food Pantry Facebook page</i></a><i> for updates.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>About the Town Crier</i></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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><a href="mailto:ehagg@easton.ma.us"><i>ehagg@easton.ma.us</i></a><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><b><i>will not be accepted.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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