[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, August 4, 2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices

Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:

*        Market Manager (part-time)

*        Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector

*        Crossing Guard (part-time)
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>.

July 29-End of Summer:  Launch of Easton Bike Share
The Old Colony YMCA-Easton, 25 Elm Street, North Easton, is launching the Healthy Easton Bike Share Program on Saturday, July 29.  Bike share hours will be Saturdays and Sundays, with rentals beginning at 10:00AM and return deadline of 4:00PM.  For more information, please visit Healthy Easton Bike Share Program<http://www.healthyeaston.org/assets/eastonbikeshare.check_in_out_steps..pdf>.

August 13:  Easton Recreation Department Hosting Dale and the Duds

Dale and the Duds Concert at Frothingham Park!! The Easton Recreation Department is hosting a free Dale and the Duds concert on Sunday, August 13th from 3:00PM-5:00PM at Frothingham Park.
July 13 - August 24: Easton Recreation Children's Races (Ages 2 - 12):

The Easton Recreation Department will be holding children's races (ages 2-12) at Frothingham Park on Thursdays from July 13 - August 24 at 6:00PM. In case of rain, races will be cancelled. Please call the Recreation Department cancellation line at (508) 238-3084 or check the Recreation Department's webpage at Easton Recreation Department<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/index.php>, and select Program Cancellations.
Easton Recreation Full Day Summer Program - Space available in all sessions, sign up now!!
This program is for children ages 6-13 (14-15 for the Workreation Program). The program is held at the Easton Middle School from 9:00AM-3:00PM. There are 6 one-week sessions starting July 10th running through August 18th that include fun filled activities throughout the day. Each session includes one field trip, a day of swimming, sports, arts and crafts and much more. Register now for your child to take part in some summer fun! For detailed information on this program, and to obtain a registration form, please visit Easton Recreation Full Summer Program information<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/690d1546-e367-e711-80be-001fbc00ed85/Summer%20Program%20space%20available%202017doc.pdf>. *Per day pricing available. For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 508-238-3084.
Meetings Next Week: August 7 through August 11
The Budget Subcommittee, Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen, Easton Rent Control Board, Shovel Town Cultural District, Agricultural Commission, and Finance Committee meetings are scheduled for next week. See full time, date, location, and agenda details on our helpful calendar app: Town of Easton Calendar<http://www.easton.ma.us/calendar_app/>. Questions relating to public meetings should be directed to the Town Clerk's Office at (508) 230-0530.
Stay informed of all town board and committee business by signing up for email notifications with our Minutes on Demand service! Sign up here.<http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/EmailNotifications/Login>
Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2018 Now Available
Applications for Real Estate property tax exemptions for FY2018 are now available through the Easton Assessors' Office. The town offers many exemptions designed to reduce property tax for qualifying seniors and disabled residents. Exemptions include: Elderly, for those age 65 and older who qualify by income and assets; widow, widower, persons over 70 or minor surviving child with asset limit; disabled veterans, blind, tax deferral and Community Preservation Act with income limits. Those interested in further information or applications should visit the Assessors' section of the town's website at Easton Tax Exemptions<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/ee329121-9a37-e511-9795-001fbc00ed84/RE%20Exemption%20Info.pdf>, stop by the Assessors' Office or call the office at (508) 230-0520.
Now through August 31: Complete Streets Data Collection Underway
Easton is working to make its streets more friendly and accessible for walkers, mobile device users and bicyclists.  Help us identify potential road hazards and obstacles.  To get to our data collection tool, click here.<http://cms2.revize.com/revize/easton/newsdetail_T2_R474.php>  Use this tool to identify road conditions you've encountered which make you feel less safe as you walk or pedal around town.

Sept 25 Deadline:  Woodstove Change-Out Program Extension
The Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is extending the 2017 Woodstove Change-Out Program deadline to Sept. 25.  Any Mass resident or business currently operating a non-EPA-certified wood stove or fireplace insert is eligible for a rebate of up to $1,750 when replacing an existing stove with an eligible model.  Those that meet certain income requirements are eligible for rebates of up to $3,000.
If you own an old wood stove and would like to replace it with a new, low-emission EPA-certified wood or pellet stove, visit MassCEC's website<http://www.masscec.com/get-clean-energy/residential/commonwealth-woodstove-changeout> to find out more.  You will need to contact a local stove professional<http://www.masscec.com/finding-participating-stove-professional> who will confirm that your stove is eligible and submit a rebate application on your behalf after installing your new stove.
Now through September 30: Phase II Water Restrictions in Place in Easton
Mandatory outside water restrictions are in place from May 1st to September 30th. This action is necessary to be in compliance with the Town's Water Management Act Permit. For more information on the web, please go to water restrictions<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/water_restriction.php>.
Phase II restricts water on an even/odd basis as follows:

  *   Customers at even-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
  *   Customers at odd-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Handheld hoses will be allowed anytime.
The Public Health Nurse will be available for Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar screening for Easton Residents (on a walk in basis, no appointment needed) according to the following schedule:

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, August 10 (10:30AM-11:30AM)

*        Elise Circle Community Room - Tuesday, August 15 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, August 28 (3PM-4PM)

*        Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, September 5 (9:30AM-10:30AM)
To view the Easton Board of Health Public Health Nurse schedule for the entire year, please refer to: Public Nurse Schedule<http://www.easton.ma.us/Public%20Nurse%20Schedule%20Town%20of%20Easton%202017.pdf>.
Community News and Events
August 4-August 11: Activities at the Children's Museum in Easton
The Children's Museum in Easton has a week of fun drop-in activities and workshops in store for you!

*        Monday, August 7: Fly into space with Blast Off! Rockets! Learn to power rockets with air, water, gas and more from 10:00AM-12:00PM Noon.  Then, go to Light Painting from 1:00PM-3:00PM, creating art using the power of optics.

*        Tuesday, August 8:  Want to make a movie?  Try your hand at creating stop motion scenes with the help of Easton Community Access Television (ECAT). Learn the animation techniques used in Wallace & Gromit, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Coraline.

*        Wednesday, August 9:  Put on your broadsword and eye patch and prepare to sail the Seven Seas.  Pirate Rachel Skullcap from Rosalita's Puppets will visit with a select of pirate themed puppet stories at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

*        Thursday, August 10:  It's time to get groovy! During Tie Dye, create a wearable kaleidoscope of color. Bring your own t-shirt or buy one from us for $5. Dye is available from 10:00AM-3:00PM.

*        Friday, August 11: From 10:00AM-11:00AM, learn an introduction to ballet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere during Ballet for Beginners. Can't stop dancing? Head on over to Dance Party from 12:00PM-1:00PM and boogie the afternoon away. To add some STEAM to your day, build Robots from 1:00PM-3:00PM.
The museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton. For more information, check our website www.childrensmuseumineaston.org<http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org> or call us at (508) 230-3789,
August 8: Once Upon a Startup - Writing Workshops with Kate Klise
Bank of England staffers are studying Dr. Seuss books to improve their writing skills.  Author-in-residence Kate Klise will be doing something similar.  Kate will help innovative entrepreneurs and business owners find and tell their business plans by writing simple children's books!  This not-to-be-missed opportunity is free and open to all.  Weekly attendance is not required.  Drop-ins are welcome. This meeting with Kate will be at the Queset House on Tuesday, August 8 from 6:30PM-7:30PM, 1st Floor Presentation Commons.
Kate Klise has written 30 books and led writing workshops for aspiring authors of all ages and levels. She enjoys sharing her tips and tricks of the trade. She will also be available to help anyone trying to start or finish a writing project, including high school seniors working on their college essays.  To book a free appointment in August with her, visit her website at www.kateklise.com<http://www.kateklise.com>.

Now through August 15: Entries Accepted for International Film Festival
Tick Tock...Easton Community Access Television (ECAT) is announcing its call for its 100 Second International Film Festival.  You still have time to submit your entry for this exciting exhibition of international shorts.  The deadline for entries is August 15, 2017.  Entries may include, but are not limited to, documentaries, shorts, animation, experimental or music.  Your only constraint is that your film must not exceed 100 seconds.
This film festival is a true mosaic as it attracts entries for other countries as well as Easton itself.  So many cultures are represented in the entries.  It's exciting to see how entries from different countries express their creativity, said Jason Daniels, Executive Director of ECAT and the Festival Provider.
Mark your calendars to save the date for the Premiere of the ECAT 100 Second International Film Festival.  The Premier will take place on Sunday Sept. 17, 2017 at 2:00PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in Easton.  Don't be left out of the exciting opportunity to show your creativity.  For more information, contact Jason Daniels at ECAT (508) 230-7200 or at www.eastoncat.org/100seconds<http://www.eastoncat.org/100seconds>.

August 28: Touch a Truck!
Monday, August 28, 2017 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Queset House 51 Main Street, North Easton. For everyone who has ever wondered what a special vehicle looks like close-up, the library is presenting Touch a Truck! Several vehicles from the Town of Easton, the Easton Fire Department, and the Easton Police will be parked at the library so you can see all of the details, hear what they sound like, and even touch their shiny finish. Also, bring a picnic and enjoy the Queset Garden on your last Monday before school starts! For more information, contact Ms. Mimsy at (508)238-2000 ext 4 or kids at amesfreelibrary.org<mailto:kids at amesfreelibrary.org>.

September 10 Deadline:  Applications for 2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair
Organizations applying for space must be formal non-profit organizations that are oriented either toward natural resources such as environmental stewardship, animal husbandry, open space management and farming and horticultural practices, or be town or civic organizations supporting educational or cultural activities.  Organizations that do not qualify include partisan political groups, athletic booster clubs, individual fundraisers, and religiously affiliated groups.  The NRT Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final selection of non-profits attending the fair.  Applications received after the Sept. 10th deadline will not be considered.  For a list of the rules for a non-profit participation, and an application form, please go to 2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair Applications<http://www.nrtofeaston.org/harvest--craft-fair.html>.

September 17:  ECAT 100 Second International Film Festival
This film festival is a true mosaic as it attracts entries for other countries as well as Easton itself.  So many cultures are represented in the entries.  It's exciting to see how entries from different countries express their creativity.
Mark your calendars to save the date for the Premiere of the ECAT 100 Second International Film Festival.  The Premier will take place on Sunday Sept. 17, 2017 at 2:00PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in Easton. For more information, contact Jason Daniels at ECAT (508) 230-7200 or at www.eastoncat.org/100seconds<http://www.eastoncat.org/100seconds>.

October 1:  2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair
The NRT's 2017 Harvest and Crafts Fair will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 from 10:00AM-4:00PM.  All proceeds from the fair are used directly to support the operation of the Sheep Pasture's animal areas, trails and conservation property, as well as other activities that support the mission of the NRT.  The fair is rain or shine, so join us for great activities all day.  For more information, please visit 2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair Applications<http://www.nrtofeaston.org/harvest--craft-fair.html>.
Now Through October 28:  Original Easton Farmer's Market Open
The Farmer's Market is open every Saturday form 10:00AM-2:00PM.  The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has proclaimed August 6-12 as National Farmers Market Week.  What better reason to come down to the Original Easton Farmer's Market on the Depot Street S-Curve near Shaw's Grocery Store?  The Market has been operating for 19 continuous years as a key gathering place that helps sustain Easton's sense of community.  Meet the farmers, and buy your summer vegetables, fruits, fresh honey, cheese and other locally produced items.  For a full list of vendors and items for sale check out the Original Easton Farmers Market<http://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/agricultural_commission/click_here.php> on the town's website.
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Have a great weekend.

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