[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, July 14, 2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices

July 28 Deadline:  Notice of Vacancies - Easton Housing Authority

Two vacancies currently exist on the Easton Housing Authority. The Board of Selectmen and the Housing Authority will hold a joint hearing on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 6:00pm to appoint two new members. The term for the position will expire April 24, 2018.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 28, 2017 at 4:30pm and the successful candidate must be registered to vote in Easton to be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, please fill out and submit a volunteer form at www.easton.ma.us<http://www.easton.ma.us> under "Volunteering Opportunities".  If you require a hard-copy volunteer form, or have any questions, please contact the Selectmen's Office at (508) 230-0501.

August 1:  Meet with State Senator Walter F. Timilty

You're invited: The office of Senator Walter F. Timilty encourages all residents with questions or concerns to stop by our upcoming office hours.  Senator Timilty will be here at the Easton Town Hall in the Mary Connolly Meeting Room from 11:30AM-12:30PM on Tuesday, August 1.
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: July 17 through July 21
Conservation Commission, Board of Appeals and Human Rights 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.

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, July 18 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

·         Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, July 24 (3PM-4PM)

·         Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, August 1 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

·         Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, August 10 (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>.
Community News and Events
July 14-15:  The Easton Garden Club to Host "Back to Our Roots" - A Summer Garden Tour
The Easton Garden Club will host "Back to Our Roots" - a summer garden tour of five exquisite Easton gardens on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM. Boxed lunches will be available. Ticket cost is $22 discounted presale, $30 on day of tour.  Tickets can be picked up at the Easton Historical Society and Museum on tour days. To purchase tickets, please contact Debby Johnson at (774) 257-7653 or email EGCTreasury at yahoo.com<mailto:EGCTreasury at yahoo.com>. You can also go to the Easton Garden Club Facebook event page for PayPal purchasing: https://www.facebook.com/events/1126639830775781/?ti=cl.  Please visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EastonGardenClub/.  Thank you for supporting the Easton Garden Club!
July 15 Deadline: Input for Easton Community Calendar
The North Easton Savings Bank is accepting information for the 2017-2018 Easton Community Calendar, which will cover events from September 2017 through August 2018.  The calendar, which will be free to all residents, will include events of community groups, school programs, and civic and religious organizations.  Community members are encouraged to submit material by July 15th by emailing Courtney Palm at cpalm at northeastonsavingsbank.com<mailto:cpalm at northeastonsavingsbank.com> or Hazel Varella at mdhvarella at comcast.net<mailto:mdhvarella at comcast.net>.  Thank you so much.
July 19: Queset Garden Music Series: Krisanthi Pappas Jazz Quartet
Come join us on Wednesday, July 19, from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Queset Garden.  Jazz, cabaret and pop vocalist Krisanthi Pappas has been compared to Norah Jones and Diana Krall by JazzTimes Magazine.  Also a two time Billboard® award winning songwriter, Krisanthi's songs are aired on national television shows as well as in independent films.  Come enjoy the Queset Garden while enjoying the sounds of Krisanthi and her jazz quartet.  Free and open to all.  Series sponsored by the Easton Lions Club.
July 27: Artists from Suburbia Presenting "Les Nuls" at Queset Garden
Artists From Suburbia is excited to present its final community-workshopped reading of Alex Moon's new play, "Les Nuls." The play explores civil disobedience and revolutionary ideas in an 18th century Parisian café as citizens from various backgrounds and statuses face the turbulence of a society approaching revolution. The play will be presented through a series of three staged readings this summer. In a post-show talkback, audiences can give feedback to the writer and the rest of the creative team, which they'll take into consideration as they continue to develop the piece. Come to all three and see how the play evolves, or come to just one and help contribute to the play's development.
Due to mature subject matter, we suggest audience members be at least 13 years old.  Please visit Production of Les Nuls<http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/events/2017/06/29/artists-suburbia-les-nuls> for more information.
"Les Nuls" will be presented in the Queset Garden on Thursday, July 27, 6:00PM-8:00PM.  Admission is free.
July 31: Queset Garden- Alex the Jester
Whoosh!  In the blink of an eye, a drab monk becomes a colorful court jester! He's light on his feet as he dazzles with his stunts and gets you howling with his gags.  Alexander, King of Jesters, is ready to delight and amaze you.  Come join us at the Queset Garden on Monday, July 31 from 6:00PM-7:00PM for this event.  The event will be moved to Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in case of rain.
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.

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 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>.
Now Through October 28:  Original Easton Farmer's Market Open
The Original Easton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 10:00AM-2:00PM on the S-Curve on Depot Street near Shaw's Grocery Store. Lots of summer vegetables and berries are available at the Market, and the folks at Confectionary Confections are using their professional kitchen to produce breads and other baked goods-give them a try. 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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