[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, August 28, 2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices
Notice from the Assessors: Cyclical Inspections of Property
The Easton Assessors' Office is in the process of doing cyclical inspections of real estate properties throughout the town, as well as inspections for building permits and new sales. The inspections are being done during the next few months with inspectors going door-to-door throughout neighborhoods to do inspections of both the interior and exterior of properties. For more information, please go to Town of Easton/Assessors Department<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/assessors/index.php>
August 28 through September 1, 2017: Waste Management Customers - Bulky Item Week
The quarterly free bulk item pickup week will be Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1 for households in the Waste Management Trash Program with the town. Please have your eligible item curbside at 7 a.m. on your regular trash day during this week. There is a list of acceptable items available on the town's website Click Here<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/trash_pickup_and_recycling/docs/WM_Bulk_item_list.pdf> or you can call the DPW at the phone number dedicated for Trash-related questions (508) 230-0888.
Meetings Next Week: August 28 through September 1
Planning & Zoning Board meeting is 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 friendlier 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:

*        Elise Circle Community Room - Tuesday, September 19 (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)

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, September 14 (10:30AM-11:30AM)
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>.

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.
Community News and Events

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 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>.

August 31: One Genre One Community in Partnership with Ames Free Library
Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:00AM - 3:00PM (Bus leaves library parking lot at 11AM and returns by 3PM)
It's not hard time, it's mealtime at CLINK restaurant
Once known as the Charles Street Jail, CLINK is located inside the new Liberty Hotel. Formerly an iconic 19th century jail, this National Historic Landmark was built in 1851. In 2007 it was renovated into the aptly-named restaurant.
Join us for a fun-filled day into Boston for a tour of this one-time "home" to Boston's legendary inmates and enjoy lunch where they did!
Ticket price is $48.00 per person all-inclusive transport & lunch available at the Ames Free Library Circulation Desk or online for an additional $2.00 per ticket transaction fee HERE<https://www.amesfreelibrary.org/featured-story/2017/07/28/clink-bus-trip-lunch-tour>.
Seating is limited, reserve your space today!
*Event is dependent on minimum ticket sales

September 8-10:  Easton Food Pantry "Stuff the Truck" - Roche Bros. Plaza Easton
The Easton Food Pantry will be helping with food donations "Stuff the Truck" September 8-10, 2017 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) located at Roche Bros. Supermarket, Roche Bros. Way, Easton. Non-Perishable food only. Suggested Donations:  cereal, vegetables, pasta, fruit, pasta sauce, baked beans, tuna, soups, etc. No damaged packages, dented cans, or outdated items please.

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 15-16:  The Shovel Town 10-Minute Play Festival Returns for a Third Year

The 10-Minute Play Festival is presented by Stedfast School of Music & The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District. Performances will be held Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th at 7:30. Oakes Ames Memorial Hall is located at 3 Barrows Street, North Easton. General Admission tickets are available in advance for $15.00 at Stedfast School of Music & Arts, and The Bank of Easton, and on-line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3042365. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 and $18 for students and seniors. Last September, The Second Annual Shovel Town 10-Minute Play Festival was a wonderful evening of drama, comedy, and live music that had the audience cheering. This year's Festival promises to deliver even more. Featuring over thirty local actors and directors of all ages, this is an affordable night of entertainment for the whole family.

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>.
October 14:  Annual Stop, Drop and Run 5K - Local 2790 Easton Firefighters
The Local 2790 Easton Firefighters STOP, DROP and RUN 5K will take place Saturday, October 14th at 9AM. Starting location is 48 Lothrop Street, Easton, MA  02356. Registration at Eastonfire5k.com<http://Eastonfire5k.com>. Annual Open House to follow the race.
About the Town Crier
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Have a great weekend.



Lisa J. Florio
Office of the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen
136 Elm Street
North Easton, MA 02356
508.230.0512

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