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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"><b><u>LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
</u></b></a><b><u><br>
<br>
</u></b><b>Patriots’ Day<u><br>
</u></b>In observance of Patriots' Day, Easton Town Offices will be closed on Monday, April 18, 2022. The Town Office Building will be open from 8:30 am – 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Annual Town Election: April 23, 2022 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Annual Town Election for the Town of Easton will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use these links for additional
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php">
Election Information</a> including <a href="https://cms2.revize.com/revize/eastonma/departments/town_clerk1/absentee_ballots_applications.php">
Absentee voting qualifications, application & deadlines</a> and <a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/knowbeforeyougo.pdf">
Election Day Voting - Know before you go</a> including <a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/whatsmyprecinct.pdf">
What’s my Precinct</a> and viewing a <a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/82a533ba-a7aa-ec11-a36f-000c29a59557/Town%20Election%20Ballot%20April%2023,%202022.PDF">
Sample Ballot</a>.<br>
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<b>Depot Street Reconstruction Project<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Depot Street Reconstruction Project recommenced on April 4, 2022. Operations include widening the existing roadway and sidewalk installation. Between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM westbound traffic will be detoured to Central Street while eastbound
traffic will be permitted through the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays during this work and seek alternate routes.<br>
<br>
<b>Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day - Saturday, April 23, 2022</b> <br>
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day event located at the DPW at 130 Center ST from 8:00 AM to 12 noon. For more information reach out to the DPW @ 508-230-0800.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><a name="_Hlk91056783"><b>Town of Easton Employment Opportunities</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunity available:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Deputy Director of Health & Community Services – Community Engagement and Programming<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Community Outreach Liaison/Mental Health Counselor (full time 40 hours)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">For more information, and full job postings, please visit Town of Easton
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php">Employment Opportunities</a><u><span style="color:#0563C1">.<br>
<br>
</span></u><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><a name="_Hlk73084516"><b>April 19: 5:00 PM – Deadline to apply for an Absentee Ballot to be mailed - Annual Town Election<o:p></o:p></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">No excuse vote by mail has expired and has not yet been extended by legislation. Voters must meet one of the following criteria in order to qualify and apply for an absentee ballot: (1) be absent from Easton
on Election Day, (2) have a physical disability that makes voting at the polling location not possible, or (3) religious beliefs that prevent them from voting at the polls. It is recommended that voters that qualify for an absentee ballot apply early and
prior to the deadline to ensure enough time to receive your ballot and return ii by the close of polls on Election Day.
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/c21ae057-7b39-eb11-a31e-000c29a59557/2022%20Annual%20Town%20Election%20-%20Absentee%20Application.pdf">
Applications</a> can be emailed to <a href="mailto:votebymail@easton.ma.us">votebymail@easton.ma.us</a>. In order to be counted, completed ballots must be received
<u>at the Town Clerk’s Office</u> by the close of polls on Election Day (Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><br>
2022 Dog Licensing<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">The deadline to register your dog without late fees was February 28<sup>th</sup>. Any dog license processed on or after March 1<sup>st</sup> will include a $5 late fee. 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
<a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">email</span></a> a copy to
<a href="mailto:townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us">townclerksoffice@easton.ma.us</a>. You may license your dog in one of the following ways:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>License </b><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=22364"><b><span style="color:windowtext">ONLINE</span></b></a> (.50 bank convenience fee with electronic check) and your license and tags will be
mailed directly to you ($1.00 postage & handling fee for each license issued). <o:p>
</o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>License in Person</b> – You may stop by the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Fri 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>License by Mail </b>-<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php"> Click here</a> for additional information on how to license your dog by mail.
<a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf">
<span style="color:windowtext">Licensing forms</span></a> are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><a name="_Hlk61278813"><b>Annual Town Census<o:p></o:p></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Residents should have received an Annual Town Census Form in the mail the week of February 14<sup>th</sup>. The Annual census forms
<b>must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk’s Office within 10 days of receipt.</b> Residents are reminded that census forms
<b>need to be returned even when no changes are necessary to their census information</b>. In accordance with MGL Ch 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the
voter registration rolls. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/2e24bad3-de98-ec11-a36b-000c29a59557/Town%20of%20Easton%202022%20New%20Precicnts%20and%20Districts.pdf"><b><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Reprecincting</span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As noted on the insert with your census form, voting precincts have changed as a result of the 2020 Federal Census population numbers. These changes include the addition of a 7<sup>th</sup> precinct and a precinct with split representative
districts. For most voters, but not all, your precinct number has changed. The town has a total of 9,901 voting addresses - 5,329 of those addresses have changed. Please view and make note of your precinct at
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/whatsmyprecinct.pdf"><span style="color:#0070C0">www.easton.ma.us/whatsmyprecinct.pdf</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0">
</span>or on the <a href="https://eastonma.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=9a3b19c960a54215a3211aa4bbfeaa87">
<span style="color:#0070C0">Interactive GIS Map</span></a><span style="color:#0070C0">.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk89353735"><b><br>
</b></a><b><span style="color:#050505">The "Discover Easton MA" App<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#050505">Available to download free from the Apple or Google store. Look for local restaurants, businesses, recreation, places and town government information. If you are a business, "Claim
your business" at </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fclaim.mycivicapps.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0xerVP2v2IebaG918UOb3ZOnnanpO-WmAK6Q0RowxMgEFzPO8gsnRrx3M&h=AT0vvH3_wCqUwol3tAjg4YCbHXygHDDP7ZTUh7Q9LBO57gVoU2zrcy0Dc5t4x_J3NoBsodNbgW_5H4L8Vs9kI3u2aL7SqXFSGFiPCshm8mkgsh3zk8SjBERjBy4WtXkH3Sm6GOjoha5GgDxRbShojtI&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT3BmBd8xw6eWa4bRyelx7KAB1EL0yk86pMjTL6jL--tS9XoWryv_kUDXy25A--x6e7jXM5gSZMAyGoTCM8ehJiijo7SBhk61MFfCVMnL0JsaN7GCbEKq_-Usw0gCDNhkOb_BTYA_MhNkz06gpc0NqpkRYjxPC8o5kh9qGhuwK13DoHbjjPooW0memNfd6DRz1H9vA" target="_blank"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">claim.mycivicapps.com</span></a><span style="color:#050505">
You will be able to update your listing with your logo, photo, business hours, local deals and more for FREE. If you don't see your business,
</span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com">email ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</a><span style="color:#050505"> for more information. If you see your business but don't want it in the directory, also send an email to
</span><a href="mailto:ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com">ListMyLocalBusiness@gmail.com</a><span style="color:#050505"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#050505"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#050505">This app is made possible through the work of the Old Colony Planning Council in cooperation with the Town of Easton, MA and grant funding from the MA Office of Business Development. Thank you to the
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eastonoutside?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXwp1Mxx5aj87-0WCaqdhRbzJbC2RqouLPHzGWm9XWQ1l-trWo4fkatyFS-THgso4Xslq3qE4pZ3d_NSJPp_Bny7Dh0zhZBho1v6QpgEUs6p8wcSqI8GEwTEZXM_W73t6PJaLgnlkbL87oTan7p9z8vzMa9MM2n_BHwuXavBmtHEw&__tn__=*NK-R">#E<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">astonOutside</span></a><span style="color:#050505">
team, the Easton Chamber of Commerce and Metro South Chamber of Commerce for their help and support in creating this app.
<br>
<br>
</span><b>COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit <a href="https://vaxfinder.mass.gov">https://vaxfinder.mass.gov</a> to search for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment near you. For continued COVID updates, please visit the
<a href="http://www.easton.ma.us/covid-19">Town of Easton COVID-19 Information and Resources webpage</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PFAS Water Filtration Station<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Easton Water Division has installed a self-service water filling station to provide water with levels of PFAS6 below 20 ng/L to those in sensitive subgroups (pregnant or nursing women, infants, and people diagnosed by their health care
provider to have a compromised immune system) and other concerned residents. The filtration station is located on the side of the Water Division building at 417 Bay Road. The station can fill water containers up to 5 gallons. For more information on the water
filtration station, please click <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/filtration_station.php">
here</a>. For more information on PFAS, please click <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/pfas_information.php">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk72482268"><o:p> </o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please Help Your Fellow Easton Citizens Who Need Tax Assistance<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Town of Easton and the Taxation Aid Committee are pleased to announce the creation of the Taxation Aid Fund. This Fund will help low income senior and disabled citizens to continue to live in Easton by helping them differ the cost
of their real estate taxes. We are only able to help others by using donations from citizens like you.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To donate online, please visit <a href="https://epay.cityhallsystems.com">
https://epay.cityhallsystems.com</a>. Choose Easton MA, and under bill type, select donation. To donate by mail, please send a check payable to the “Town of Easton” and write “Taxation Aid Committee” in the memo line to the address below:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Town of Easton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Treasurer’s Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">136 Elm Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Easton, MA 02356<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, call the Treasurer at 508-230-0604 or click
<a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/taxation_aid_committee.php">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Attention Veterans! The Reveille Newsletter - A Publication of Easton Veterans’ Services</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services">https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/easton-veterans-services</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Veterans Benefits<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">M.G.L. Chapter 115 provides a needs-based, means tested program of financial and medical assistance for qualifying veterans and their eligible dependents. Eligible applicants may receive financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing,
housing supplies, and dental and medical care. These benefits are available for dependents of deceased veterans as well. To qualify as a single applicant your gross monthly income must be below $2,147 and your assets must be below $8,400. To qualify as a married
couple your gross income must below $2,904 and your assets must be below $16,600. Assets refer to liquid assets and do not include your home, vehicle, etc. it does, however include any IRA, 401k, stocks, bonds, trusts. We are proud to offer access to these
benefits that you have earned through you or your loved one’s service to our country. Please contact Cory Ahonen, Veterans’ Service Officer, at 774-273-1991 or by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a><u><span style="color:#0563C1">,</span></u> to find out what documentation is needed to complete your application.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Veterans Discretionary Fund</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Veterans Discretionary Fund is reserved for the purchase or reimbursement of expenses required to sustain daily living for any veteran who is a resident of Easton, MA. If you would like to donate or if you need assistance from this
fund please contact Cory Ahonen, Veterans’ Service Officer, at 774-273-1991 or by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:cahonen@easton.ma.us">cahonen@easton.ma.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Local Business Assistance</span></strong><b><span style="color:black;background:white"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:black;background:white">For business loans and alternative funding option From the US Chamber click
</span><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing"><span style="background:white">here</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. This guide outlines small business loans and alternative funding options. The US chamber has more
than 30 grants, loans and programs. The </span><a href="https://www.sba.gov/"><span style="background:white">U.S. Small Business Association</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> offers these seven SBA loan programs which you may qualify for,
as well.<br>
<br>
<b>CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium Ended Aug 26<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">The CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium ended on Thursday, August 26, 2021. However, the end of the moratorium does not mean you will be immediately evicted if you are behind on rent. Only a court
can order someone to leave their home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">In Massachusetts, if you have a pending application for emergency rental assistance, your eviction case can be paused. If you or someone you know is having trouble paying rent, financial assistance
is available. Apply for </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3zycJiR"><span style="background:white">rental assistance</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> today. For legal help, visit the
</span><a href="https://bit.ly/2Y9zUlT"><span style="background:white">COVID Eviction Legal Help Project</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. For information on community mediation, visit</span><a href="https://www.resolutionma.org/"><span style="background:white">
www.resolutionma.org</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">. You can also call 2-1-1 for referrals available in multiple languages.<br>
<br>
<b>Project Lifesaver: From the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department<br>
</b>Project Lifesaver is a an innovative rapid response program designed specifically for families living with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Autism, and related disorders. By using the most reliable technology available and specially trained
personnel, Project Lifesaver teams can quickly locate and return wandering adults and children to their families or caregivers. Participants of the Project Lifesaver program wear a personalized one-ounce battery operated wristband that emits a tracking signal
every second, 24 hours a day. Each wristband has a unique radio frequency.<br>
When someone in the program is reported missing, a search and rescue team responds to the area and starts searching with the mobile locator tracking system. Search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Recovery times average less than 30
minutes.<br>
Water Resistant for 24/7 Protection - Unique Digital ID Verification for each Client - Lightweight Ergonomic Design - FCC and Industry Canada Certified
<br>
To enroll or need further information, please call Officer Chris Vaz at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department, (508) 995-6400 x3617.<br>
<b><br>
R.U. OK?: From the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department<br>
</b>The R.U.OK free telephone calling service provides peace of mind for both the individual and their family. The program provides reliable, daily phone assurance, and the security a person may need to maintain their independence. The program is designed
for Senior, Disabled Persons and Shut-Ins living in Bristol County.<br>
The Bristol County Sheriff’s Department will make a telephone call to an individual’s home at approximately the same time each day. If no one answers, the Sheriff’s Department will call back shortly. If no one answers the second time, the Police Department
will be called immediately to check on the individual’s status.<br>
Enroll Today! Phone: (508) 994-8932 or Toll Free: (888) 809-8932<br>
</span><b><br>
Are you signed up with the CODE RED community notification program?</b><br>
The program is offered through the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department for residents and businesses in Plymouth and Bristol County. The service provides important alerts to residents and businesses for emergencies including weather related emergency information. <a href="https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html">https://www.pcsdma.org/codered.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can self-enroll cell phones, home phones, and emails via an app or citizens and business owners can now text the keyword BristolPlymouthAlerts to 99411 and enroll in the Bristol & Plymouth Emergency Public Notification system. Please
note that capitalization is important and the keyword must be exact! Those without Internet access may call the Sheriff's Field Services Division (508-830-6200), Monday through Friday, (8:00 AM – 4:00 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>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>COMMUNITY NEWS<br>
<br>
</u></b><b>Council on Aging Newsletter<br>
</b>The Council on Aging is here for you! Please click <a href="https://cms2files.revize.com/eastonma/April%202022.pdf">
here</a> to view our current newsletter.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><br>
</u></b><b>Seminar: Senior Citizens and Post Pandemic Blues</b><b><u><br>
</u></b>The Council on Aging is offering the “Senior Citizens and Post Pandemic Blues” seminar. If you feel as though you personally got through the pandemic relatively unscathed, but you still don’t feel like your ‘old self’ yet, this seminar is for you! Join
us for a discussion at Frothingham Hall on Tuesday, May 17<sup>th</sup> from 10-11:15am. Facilitated by Joe Moore, Licenses Mental Health Counselor.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><br>
</u></b><b>Registration for Kindergarten NOW OPEN!<u><br>
</u></b>Kindergarten Registration is available online at the Easton Public School Website
<a href="http://www.easton.k12.ma.us"><span style="text-decoration:none">www.easton.k12.ma.us</span></a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><u><br>
</u></b><b>Kindergarten Lacrosse<br>
</b>Come and learn how to play lacrosse! Easton Tigers Youth Lacrosse is joining forces with the Easton Recreation Department for a 3- week clinic, The Little Lax Tigers. This three-day clinic is open to both girls and boys in Kindergarten. Girls and boys
will be introduced to the sport of lacrosse and learn the basics. Families will see firsthand why this is the fastest growing sport in the country! No equipment necessary, however mouth guards are required. Dates will be April 30th, May 7th and May 14<sup>th</sup> from
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Keach Park 49 Chestnut St North Easton. The cost for this program is $30 per person. <b>The deadline to register is Thursday April 28, 2022. </b>To register and pay for this program,
<span style="color:black;background:white">please click </span><a href="https://unipaygold.unibank.com/customerinfo.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0B7BC0;background:white">Here</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>7th Annual Oliver Ames Track and Field Clinic Tuesday April 19, 2022
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Open to girls and boys grades 5 through 8. 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - rain or shine. OAHS Muscato Stadium, Track and Field complex. $50.00 all proceeds benefit the OA Track and Field Program. Participants who register by 4/1/2011 receive a
T-shirt.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Participants receive instruction from OA Track and Field Coaches and athletes in discus, shot put, high jump, long jump, hurdles, sprints, distance and relay events. (Please wear comfortable athletic attire and sneakers. Please bring
a water bottle.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register at <a href="http://www.oatrackandfield.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Oliver Ames Track & Field</span></a><b>
</b><a href="http://www.oatrackandfield.com"><b>www.oatrackandfield.com</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Moms Club of Easton, MA</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"The Moms Club of Easton, MA in collaboration with Raising Multicultural Kids, invites local families to join us for our 9th Annual Family Fun Fest on Sunday May 15th, 2022! We are so excited to be back after two years off. As our largest
fundraiser of the year, all proceeds will directly support Raising Multicultural Kids and School on Wheels, MA and their incredible programming!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This year we will be hosting the event twice in one day, you will choose a ticket time to attend from either 9:30 AM -12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM! All parking will be on site.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All activities and entertainment are FREE with ticketed entry!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*Special Appearances by Toe Jam Puppet Band at 10:15 AM and 1:45 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vinny the Bubble Guy at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* The Great Rolando magic show at 9:45 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM and 2:45 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For the entire duration of the event (Please note some lines may close 15 min prior to event ending to reset for the next session)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*Visits with Mermaid Princess,Island<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Princess, Tinker Fairy and Spider Hero <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*Balloon twisting* by Lorri Inglis of Alleyoop Party Rentals <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*Face painting* by Artsy Parties & Face Painting, Too <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PLUS: Boating on the lake, Pedal Carts, Maplewood Village, Playgrounds, Open basketball court and "beach" volleyball! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All of the above is included in your ticket! Please make sure to select the correct time slot, we cannot accept tickets to the wrong timeframe! Please see our Facebook event page at:
<a href="https://fb.me/e/2gzjzOKb2">https://fb.me/e/2gzjzOKb2</a> for ticket information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FOOD FOR PURCHASE:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kona Ice will be serving up fresh snow cones! Stay tuned as we update with more!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Raffle tickets for amazing prizes will be available for purchase! (cash only) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You won't want to miss this! Try your luck to win an Easton Children's Museum or a Stoughton YMCA family membership, Gift cards to Bliss, Merry Go Rounds, Playa Bowls, Dream Dinners and Pine Oaks Golf Club. How about some passes to Altitude,
Jam Time, Davis Farmland and Kids in Sports? And so much more!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ticket sales are open now! Only $30 per car load (Maximum of 8 attendees per vehicle)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We can’t wait for this year’s event and look forward to seeing you all on May 15th for a beautiful day of family fun! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit: Raising Multicultural Kids and School on Wheels, MA!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special thanks to our incredible host, Maplewood Country Day Camp for supporting us again this year!"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Easton Commission on Disability</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>WHAT WE DO</u>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Advocate for residents who experience an access or disability related problem in town<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Research local problems of people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Advise and assist town officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations that affect people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Provide information, referrals, guidance, and technical assistance to individuals, public agencies, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Review and make recommendations about policies, procedures, services, activities and facilities of departments, boards and agencies of the town as they affect people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Questions or Concerns?</i> Contact us at <a href="mailto:cod@easton.ma.us">
cod@easton.ma.us</a> or visit our <a href="https://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/commission_on_disabilities/index.php">
website</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br>
The Children’s Museum Easton</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Children's Museum Easton is a hands-on interactive children’s museum designed for children ages 1 to 7, founded in 1991 on the principle that play and hands-on learning is critically important to successful child development. <i>What’s
happening at the Children's Museum this week:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Monday, April 18, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Matt from Animal World Experience will bring cute and cuddly (and cute and not-so-cuddly) critters for us to learn about in this live animal encounter. Also, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM dancers
from Jackie O’Riley Dance Studio will perform traditional Irish Step Dancing and you’re encouraged to give it a try! Afterwards, you can make a festive ribbon dance wand.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Tuesday, April 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Artist Judy Smith will bring along some of her Kreative Kids to demonstrate painting and sculpting. Be inspired and try our no-mess painting activity and hands-on clay work.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Wednesday, April 20, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. It’s time for storytelling, puppet play, music and more with Big Ryan’s Tall Tales.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Thursday, April 21, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. It’s FrankenSTEAM and his robotic friends are back! Kids use an i-Pad to send code to Dashbots to have them either shoot hoops or pick up toys.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Friday, April 22, 10:00 MA - 12:00 PM. It’s Power Day! Come engineer a wind-powered car using recycled materials and watch it g-o-o-o-o-o-o! Then make a bracelet with colors that symbolize the power of friendship.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CME's hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM, last admission each day is 45 minutes prior to closing. Admission price is $10 each, (adults and children, 1 years and up).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After 2 years without our iconic road race, The Father’s Day 5K Road Race & Family Fun Walk will be held this year on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022. Our race is a fun and festive event which helps provide much needed funding for our
programs and exhibits. Here’s some more big news. We will be celebrating the 30<sup>th</sup> birthday of CME too! (A year late but better late than never.) New course, new faces, so much to celebrate this year! Register now at www.<a href="http://cmefathersdayroadrace.racewire.com/" target="_blank">cmefathersdayroadrace.racewire.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our newest FUNdraiser, gift cards! As a small non-profit, we understand only too well how much we depend on the support and good will of wonderful community businesses who donate to help us raise funds for CME. We asked them for donations
for our newest FUNdraiser, The Gift Card Raffle, and the response was, well see for yourself, OVERWHELMING! How lucky are we to have such good friends? Tickets go on sale today at CME and only a limited number of tickets will be sold. A $20 ticket can win
you over $4,600 in gift cards and goods!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tickets can be purchased at the front desk during regular business hours. If you can’t get to CME, we will take your sale over the phone and email you your ticket number(s). (Phone sales can only be done Monday thru Friday between 10:00
AM and 3:00 PM. by calling CME at 508-230-3789.) One lucky winner will get it all. The winning ticket will be drawn during our Father’s Day Road Race at the awards ceremony. You do not need to be present to win. (Runners, remember to bring some extra cash
and get your ticket before the race starts.)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We offer yearly memberships and private birthday parties.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit our website at <a href="http://cmeaston.org/" target="_blank">cmeaston.org</a> or like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br>
</b><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stonehill.edu%2Fphotonics&data=04%7C01%7Cbboyer%40stonehill.edu%7C7f22caf290594b496a3a08da029bca04%7C2d1c5372f88f46c1a557ed75b9b2893c%7C1%7C0%7C637825165382958386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=PWJS4yFf%2BWxBho1cnqX%2F6anljWdip1uRowLcrIL9GzE%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">Photonics
Certificate Program</span></b></a><b><span style="color:black"> at Stonehill College<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Do you like to work with your hands? Now enrolling in the </span><a href="https://www.stonehill.edu/programs/photonics-certificate/"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Photonics Certificate Program</span></a><span style="color:#1F4E79"> </span><span style="color:black">at
Stonehill College to train students in the field of light and laser technology. Starting in the fall, earn 10 certificates in 12-months, 24-credits, part-time, 3 nights/week, no math/science background assumed, little to no homework, and 100% internship/job
placement in a high-tech company for the first graduates. Scholarships, financial assistance, and learn-earn pathways are available. Accepting applications now until May 1st.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Queset House at Ames Free Library Open<br>
</b>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 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, as
well as 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Groups wanting to meet during the morning hours should contact the library at
<a href="mailto:quesethouse@amesfreelibrary.org">quesethouse@amesfreelibrary.org</a> 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 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday). For more information, and for details about donating your gently
used books in good condition, please visit <a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/friends-library">
this page</a>. 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
<a href="https://amesfreelibrary.org/friends-afl-newsletter">subscribe here</a>. A link to download the newsletter directly is also available on the website.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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Low-and-no-cost Energy Efficiency Programs</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Replacement of your heating system<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Insulation of walls, attic, basement<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Air sealing drafty areas like windows and doors<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Installing energy-saving programmable thermostats<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Providing LED energy-saving light bulbs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Installing water-saving faucets<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Replacement appliances such as refrigerators, window air conditioners, clothes washers, and dehumidifiers, if your current models are deemed inefficient<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Both Mass Save (<a href="https://www.masssave.com/">https://www.masssave.com/</a>) and Self Help (<a href="https://selfhelpinc.org/">https://selfhelpinc.org/</a>) are open to Easton homeowners and renters (eligibility varies between programs).<o:p></o:p></p>
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Art Coop/Gallery is Open</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Council on Aging’s Friendly Caller Program</b> <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The COA has developed a new program that we are really excited about called the Friendly Caller Program. The purpose of this program is to spread positivity and prevent social isolation. This will be especially important this holiday season!
Those signed up will receive a weekly call from one of our volunteers, where you can share stories or experiences, chat about current events, or just make small talk. This is also a great way to get to know some fellow seniors in town. If you are interested
in enrolling to receive calls, please call the COA at 508-230-0690.<br>
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<b>Important Notice from the Easton Food Pantry</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 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 <a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org">https://eastonfoodpantry.org</a> and Facebook page for details and diagrams.
<i><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></i><i>The Easton Food Pantry is here to serve residents in need. </i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">1. Call in by 5:00 PM Sunday evenings at (781) 333-6284 and leave the following info on voicemail: name, address, phone #, and number of members in the family. Speak slowly and clearly.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">2. Clients must remain in their cars at all times. Someone will come to the car to check you in and a volunteer will bring your bag/s to your trunk. Please make certain it is clear.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">3. Wear a mask if you are unvaccinated or unwell.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt">4. Please do not line up prior to opening,
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are newly in need of food and supplies, come see us on Mondays from 11:30 AM – 3 PM. Please bring with you proof of Easton residency, such as a current utility bill, tax bill, etc. that has your name and address on it (drivers licenses
are not considered proof of residency). Stay in your car, and a volunteer will come to register you.<b>
</b><i>For the safety of our clients and volunteers, the Pantry will not open during severely cold or stormy weather. If you are in doubt, call ahead.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Donations:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you would like to donate NON-PERISHABLE food or supplies, we ask that you please use the bins located at Roche Bros, Shaw's, or 50 Oliver St. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY PERISHABLE ITEMS OR EXPIRED FOOD. Monetary donations
and local supermarket gift certificates are always greatly appreciated, and can be mailed to:
<i>Easton Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1481, Easton, MA 02334-1481<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Due to space limitations, the Pantry is resuming food drives on a limited basis. Please check the website for guidance and scheduling.
<a href="https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations">https://eastonfoodpantry.org/food-donations</a><o:p></o:p></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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Thank you to the people of Easton for your support! <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>About the Town Crier</i></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Town Crier is typically sent on Fridays informing subscribers of local government news, notices and community events. To request an event be added to a future newsletter, please send an email to
</i><a href="mailto:ehagg@easton.ma.us"><i>ehagg@easton.ma.us</i></a><i> <b>with the information in
<u>plain text</u> </b>as you wish it to appear<b>. </b>For consideration,<b> </b>
please include<b> event information, the name of the group/event, date, time, location, contact information and website if applicable. Please list all dates that you want to run the notice.</b> The Town reserves the right to reject requests deemed not to be
in the public interest or those promoting private benefits and is not responsible for typographical errors.
<b>Requests for inclusion must be received no later than Wednesday at 12:30 PM</b> in order to be considered for inclusion in that Friday’s newsletter.
<b>Requests in the form of PDFs, JPEGs, press releases, etc. </b></i><b><i>will not be accepted.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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