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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk59647659"></a><a name="_Hlk48889633"></a><a name="_Hlk45262650"></a><a name="_Hlk41375746"></a><a name="_Hlk56756075"></a><a name="_Hlk49330720"></a><a name="_Hlk84245830"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><u>LOCAL
 GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES  </u></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><u><br>
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</u>Week of February 28, 2022  Bulky Item Pick-Up<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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">The
 week February 28, 2022   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><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">website</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
<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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><u>Effective
 July 1, 2021  due to a change in the contract mattresses will no longer qualify for bulky item collection weeks, to schedule a mattress for collection for a fee please call Waste Management directly at 800-972-4545</u>. Any questions call the DPW at 508-230-0800.<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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Easton
 Releases First Phase of Planned American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investments and Survey for Public Feedback<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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://t.co/DwdublhJvE" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">http://easton.ma.us/arpa</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 to read the plan and take the survey.<br>
<b><br>
</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><a name="_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>Town
 of Easton Employment Opportunities</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">The
 Town of Easton has the following employment opportunity available:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 Assistant – Fire Department (21 hours per week)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Community
 Outreach Liaison/Mental Health Counselor (full time 40 hours)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">For
 more information, and full job postings, please visit Town of Easton </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Employment
 Opportunities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><u><span style="color:#0563C1">.</span></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:black">Annual
 Town Census – Delayed Mailing</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">If
 you have been looking for your annual local census form, you did not misplace it, it has not gone out yet!   As Easton is adding a new voting precinct, and most precincts will be changing, the town has been waiting to mail out the local census forms until
 after the State updates the Voter Registration System. We expect the annual town census forms to be in mailboxes around February 18<sup>th</sup>.  When you do receive it, please return it as soon as possible<b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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Now through February 28: 2022 Dog Licensing<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">email</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black"> a
 copy to </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">. 
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">You
 may license your dog in one of the following ways:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>License
</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=22364"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>ONLINE</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 (.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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>License
 in Person</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 – You may stop by the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Tues/Wed/Thu</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:windowtext">r</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Fri 8:30 AM-12:30 PM)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><span style="color:black">License
 by Mail </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">-
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Click
 here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">
 for additional information on how to license your dog by mail.   </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Licensing
 forms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="color:black">
 are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk91056783"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><b>Obtain
 Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election: Today<sup> </sup>through March 2, 2022<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">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
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/a973d17d-6946-ec11-a359-000c29a59557/4.%202022%20Town%20Election%20Calendar.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Election
 Calendar</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 with candidate deadlines, the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/26448197-e238-eb11-a31e-000c29a59557/2022%20Town%20Election%20Terms%20Due%20to%20Expire%20with%20positions.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">positions
 on the ballot</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 and a complete </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/b4dcaf4c-6a46-ec11-a359-000c29a59557/2022%20Candidates%20Packet.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">Candidate
 Packet</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 are available on the Town’s website.  Interested candidates are invited to call 508-230-0530 or email
</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720">
 with questions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><a name="_Hlk58331186"><b>Annual
 Town Election: April 23, 2022  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></b></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58331186">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
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58331186">Election
 Information</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58331186"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58331186">.
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><a name="_Hlk73084516"><b><br>
</b></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><a name="_Hlk89353735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Snow
 Plow Applications <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk89353735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">The
 DPW is seeking snow plow contractors for the 2021-2022 winter season.  Applications can be downloaded
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/d172c541-7615-ec11-a34e-000c29a59557/Snow%20Plow%20Application%202021_2022.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk89353735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk89353735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk89353735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
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<b><br>
</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><span style="color:#050505">The
 "Discover Easton MA" App<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></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="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">claim.mycivicapps.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">email
 ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:#050505"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:#050505"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">#E<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">astonOutside</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>COVID-19
 Vaccination Opportunities<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Visit
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://vaxfinder.mass.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://vaxfinder.mass.gov</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 to search for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment near you. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">For
 continued COVID updates, please visit the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Town
 of Easton COVID-19 Information and Resources webpage</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
 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:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk73084516"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
 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></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b>Please
 Help Your Fellow Easton Citizens Who Need Tax Assistance<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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">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></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">To
 donate online, please visit </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">https://epay.cityhallsystems.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">.
 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></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 of Easton<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 Office<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">For
 more information, call the Treasurer at 508-230-0604 or click </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/taxation_aid_committee.php"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b>Are
 you signed up with the CODE RED community notification program?</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><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. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">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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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b>Attention
 Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton Veterans’ Services</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk49330720"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72482268"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Veterans Benefits<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><u><span style="color:#0563C1">,</span></u></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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 </span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">cahonen@easton.ma.us</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Local
 Business Assistance</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black;background:white">For
 business loans and alternative funding option From the US Chamber click </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="background:white">here</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="background:white">U.S.
 Small Business Association</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black;background:white">
 offers these seven SBA loan programs which you may qualify for, as well.<br>
<br>
<b>CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium Ended Aug 26<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/3zycJiR"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="background:white">rental
 assistance</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black;background:white">
 today.  For legal help, visit the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/2Y9zUlT"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="background:white">COVID
 Eviction Legal Help Project</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black;background:white">. 
 For information on community mediation, visit</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.resolutionma.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="background:white">
 www.resolutionma.org</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black;background:white">.  
 You can also call 2-1-1 for referrals available in multiple languages.<br>
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</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS<br>
<br>
</u>March 5: We Do Care 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Fundraising Gala<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">We Do Care will host their 2nd Annual
 Mardi Gras Masquerade Fundraising Gala on March 5, 2022 at Avenir in Walpole, MA to support young widows, widowers and children who have lost a parent. The Gala will take place in the stylish ballroom at the South Shore’s glamorous new venue, Avenir, located
 at 1601 Main Street, Walpole and will feature a cocktail hour starting at 6 pm, followed by dinner and dancing at 7 pm, music, cash bar, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. There are sponsorship opportunities for individuals and local businesses, as well
 as opportunities to purchase tables for 8 – please contact Sandy DaSilva at </span>
</span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:sandyd@wedocare.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">sandyd@wedocare.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 for details. Tickets are available in advance at: </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://tinyurl.com/wdcgala"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://tinyurl.com/wdcgala</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">,
 save on fees and choose e-check or write a check directly to We Do Care and mail it to We Do Care, 10 Gawaine Road, North Easton, MA 02356 (please note guests’ names if purchasing a table). If it’s not possible for you to attend the gala, We Do Care would
 appreciate your tax-deductible donation to support their vital work in the community: 
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://wedocare.org/donations"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://wedocare.org/donations</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><u><br>
</u></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>The Children’s
 Museum Easton</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black">The Children's
 Museum Easton is </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">a
 hands-on interactive children’s museum designed for children ages 1 to 5, <span style="color:black">
founded in 1991 on the principle that play and hands-on learning is critically important to successful child development.<b> </b></span>What’s happening at the Children's Museum this week:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><br>
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Kids are masterful
 Makers and this week we shine the spotlight on their creativity with activities to get them thinking and tinkering in new ways<b>!
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Meet us in MakerSpace
 between 10 am-2 pm each day <i>(or while supplies last); </i>we’ll have a rotating line-up of STEAM-related projects upstairs in the Lab throughout the week as well.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">And
 be sure to visit on Friday when we host <b>Matt from Animal World Experience from 12:30-1:30 pm</b>! He’ll bring some of his critters and talk about their habits and care during an informal meet and greet. Matt will actually be playing dual roles — animal
 presenter and judge. That’s because Friday we are devoting the day to making enrichment toys for pets. Anyone can enter their design and (drum roll, please!) Matt will pick the winner of the best, most creative one! You don’t want to miss out!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Monday,
 February 21<sup>st</sup> - BFF Portaits<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday,
 February 22<sup>nd</sup> & 24<sup>th </sup>- 3D Sculptures<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday,
 February 23<sup>rd</sup> – Snowflake printing make and take<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Friday,
 February 25<sup>th</sup> – Enrichment toys for pets and Animal World Experience show from 12:30-1:30pm.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CME
 is open special hours for February Vacation, Monday-Friday 9:30-3:00pm, last admission is 2:15pm.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Admission
 price is $10 each, (adults and children, 1 year and up)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">We offer yearly
 memberships and private birthday parties! Visit our website at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://cmeaston.org/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:#1155CC">cmeaston.org</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"> <b><u><br>
<br>
</u>March Madness Basketball, Grades 6-8<u><br>
</u></b>Easton Recreation’s March Madness is open for registration! The program will consist of three-versus-three games. Each team is able to have a total of four players – there can be one school or one A travel player per team. Games will be played on Tuesdays
 3/1-3/22 and Wednesdays 3/2-3/23 and playoff games will be held on Wednesday, March 30<sup>th</sup>. Games will begin at 2:40 pm in the EMS Gym. The day of the game depends on the schedule. The cost is $25 per player. The Deadline to register is Thursday,
 February 17, 2022. To register and pay for this program, please click </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactionInfo.aspx?CustomerID=994&TransID=22722"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">here</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
 Please call the Easton Recreation Department at 508-230-0690 with any questions.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Queset House at Ames Free Library
 Open<br>
</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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 the library driveway) is open from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, as well as 1:00 to 5:00
 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Groups wanting to meet during the morning hours should contact the library at
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:quesethouse@amesfreelibrary.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">quesethouse@amesfreelibrary.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 or call 508-238-2000 ext. 3. Masks and social distancing within the building required. Welcome back!<b><br>
<br>
Friends of the Ames Free Library News<br>
</b>The Book Sale Room at Queset House is open for browsing whenever Queset House itself is open (from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday). For more information, and for details about donating your gently used
 books in good condition, please visit </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/friends-library"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">this
 page</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
 We're also pleased to announce that the first edition of the Friends' new quarterly e-newsletter is now available! To receive every issue, you can
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/friends-afl-newsletter"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">subscribe
 here</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">.
 A link to download the newsletter directly is also available on the website.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><br>
Low-and-no-cost Energy Efficiency Programs</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Before you make any energy-saving updates
 to your home or apartment, take a look at the programs<b> </b>offered by Mass Save, which is open to all residents, and Self Help, a needs-based organization that assists with much more than fuel assistance. Depending on your eligibility, these state programs
 may cover a portion or all of the cost of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Replacement
 of your heating system<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Insulation
 of walls, attic, basement<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Air
 sealing drafty areas like windows and doors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Installing
 energy-saving programmable thermostats<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Providing
 LED energy-saving light bulbs<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Installing
 water-saving faucets<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Replacement
 appliances such as refrigerators, window air conditioners, clothes washers, and dehumidifiers, if your current models are deemed inefficient<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Both Mass Save (</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.masssave.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://www.masssave.com/</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">)
 and Self Help (</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://selfhelpinc.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://selfhelpinc.org/</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">)
 are open to Easton homeowners and renters (eligibility varies between programs).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><br>
Art Coop/Gallery is Open</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Easton Shovel Town Cultural District
 is happy to announce the re-opening of the Art Coop/Gallery located at 50 Main Street (small cape house in the midst of Ames Shovelworks Project). The Art Coop/Gallery is open Saturdays, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. They 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 them out on Facebook: Easton Shovel Town Cultural District and Art Matters Easton MA.<br>
<br>
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Council on Aging Newsletter</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">The Council on Aging is here for you!
 Please </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/February%202022.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">click
 here</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
 to view our February newsletter – hot off the press!  <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><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:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b>Council on Aging’s Friendly Caller
 Program</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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>
<br>
<b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">The Easton Food Pantry distributions
 are at the rear of the<u> Fellowship Church</u>, 604 Foundry Street, South Easton, on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 3 PM. 
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Please see the Food Pantry  website </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://eastonfoodpantry.org</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"> and
 Facebook page for details and diagrams. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><i><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><i>The
 Easton Food Pantry is here to serve residents in need.  </i></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">3. Wear a
 mask if you are unvaccinated or unwell.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">4.  Please
 do not line up prior to opening, <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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><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></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Donations:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">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: <i>Easton Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1481, Easton, MA 02334-1481<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">Due to space limitations, the Pantry
 is resuming food drives on a limited basis.  Please check the website for guidance and scheduling.
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659">https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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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></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><i>Thank you to the people of Easton
 for your support! <o:p></o:p></i></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><b><i>About the Town Crier</i></b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk56756075"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk41375746"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk45262650"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk48889633"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk59647659"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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 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
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 requests deemed not to be in the public interest or those promoting private benefits and is not responsible for typographical errors.
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