[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, June 23, 2017

Easton Town Crier eastontowncrier at list.easton.ma.us
Fri Jun 23 09:40:01 EDT 2017


Local Government News and Notices

Easton Town Pool Opens Saturday, June 24th at 12:00. Start this summer with a splash!
The Easton Town Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 24th at 12:00, with free admission on opening day! It's a perfect way to start the summer with some fun in the sun! Don't forget to sign up early in order to enjoy the facility as often as possible. This year we have added Weekend Swim Lessons! The Easton Town Pool is a fun filled place that everyone can enjoy. For more information, and to obtain a registration form, please visit Easton Town Pool information<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/51a5a641-d734-e711-80be-001fbc00ed85/Pool%202017%20Final%20%20.pdf>.  If you have any questions, please call the Easton Recreation Department at (508) 238-3084.

Easton Recreation Department Ultimate Frisbee League - Summer 2017

The Easton Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the Ultimate Frisbee League for summer 2017. Come out and play one of the most fun and fastest growing sports in North America! Beginners and old huckers alike are invited to play Ultimate Frisbee in Easton this summer. Experienced players will teach the game to beginners and intermediate players. Open to boys and girls entering Grade 8 through Adult. For more information, and to obtain the registration form, please refer to Ultimate Frisbee Information and Registration<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/1281aaba-4a4c-e711-80be-001fbc00ed85/Ultimate%20Frisbee%202017.pdf>.

Easton Recreation Full Day Summer Program - Openings Still Available
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/ed2f1008-b73f-e711-80be-001fbc00ed85/SUMMER%20PROGRAM%20with%20star%202017doc.pdf>. If you have any questions, please call the Easton Recreation Department at (508) 238-3084.
June 28: Health Promotion Clinic
A Health Promotion Clinic for residents of Easton will be held on Wednesday, June 28 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM in the Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor, Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton. The clinic will provide Total Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Diabetic (Blood Sugar) Screenings.  Due to the limited number of appointments available, please call the Board of Health at (508) 230-0620 to schedule an appointment.  No walk-ins will be screened.  The clinic is free of charge and open to any resident 20 years of age or older.
Meetings Next Week: June 26 through June 30
Planning and Zoning Board, School Planning Committee, Historical Commission, and Audit 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>
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:

*         Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, June 26 (3PM-4PM)

*         Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, July 11 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*         Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, July 13 (10:30AM-11:30AM)

*         Elise Circle Community Room - Tuesday, July 18 (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
June 25: Fourth Annual Legacy Art/Music/Food/Fun Festival
Join us June 25 from Noon-5:00PM at the Governor Oliver Ames Estate, 35 Oliver Street, North Easton for the 4th Annual Art/Music/Food/Fun Festival.  This event is free and open to the public - rain or shine.  Major events include:

*         Juried Artist and Artisans Faire

*         Juried Junior Art Exhibition - Age 18 and under

*         Music tent featuring several local musical artists

*         Children's activities including Auntie ZaZa's Corner, Balloon Creations and Face Painting with Alleyoop Rentals; Cookie Monster Lives with Dolce Cupcakes; Pots and Herbs with Flourish; interactive art projects for children with the Children's Museum;

*         The Fieldhouse Arena with Soccer Skills and Drills; Golf Pro and more

*         Family/adult activities including Lions Eyemobile Unit for Free Health Screenings; Canoeing on the Pond; and a Walking Tour of the Governor Ames Estate

*         Fabulous food vendors including: The Farmer's Daughter, Rosa Galeno Foods, The Twins Caterers, Baby's Bone Town Barbeque

*         The Shovel Town Brewery will be on site
The Legacy is presented by the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District and the Easton Lion's Club.  Please contact Carolyn Cole at (508) 230-5874 for further information.  A flyer for this event may be found here<http://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/cultural_council/docs/Legacy%20poster%20LARGE%20HI%20RES.jpg>.

June 26: Awesome Robb Magic Show

Please join us on Monday, June 26 from 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Queset Gardens, 51 Main Street, North Easton for the Awesome Robb Magic Show.  Come watch a very funny guy perform a very funny magic show!  Robb uses a lot of audience participation and his quick wit will have everyone laughing out loud.  Fast and fun, this show will have everyone's attention and leave them wanting more.  This show includes 15 different tricks from the Hilarious Soda Bottle of Doom to the Underwear Cannon.  At the Queset Gardens - event will move to the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall in case of rain.
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.

August 15 Deadline: Entries 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>.
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Have a great weekend.

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