[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Firday, June 30,2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices
Town Offices Closed on Tuesday, July 4

In observance of Independence Day, the Town Offices (Town Hall, Frothingham Hall, DPW and Water Division) will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. This also means that COA shuttles will not be running that day. Town Offices will observe normal business hours the day before (Monday, July 3rd), the day after (Wednesday, July 5th), and for the remainder of the week. Have a happy and safe 4th of July celebration!
Notice of Vacancies on Boards/Committees
The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill the following vacant seats for the indicated boards and committees in the Town of Easton:

*         Affordable Housing Trust - 2 seats available

*         Agricultural Commission - 1 seat available

*         Economic Development Council - 1 seat available

*         Historical Commission - 1 seat available

*         Human Rights Committee - 1 seat available

*         Public Spaces Committee - 1 seat available
Interested applicants must submit a volunteer form, available at the Town Offices and at www.easton.ma.us<http://www.easton.ma.us>  under "Volunteer Opportunities", to the Selectmen's Office at 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356 or via email to PVanDerHey at easton.ma.us<mailto:PVanDerHey at easton.ma.us> no later than July 14, 2017.
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 www.easton.ma.us under Recreation.

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.
Meetings Next Week: July 3 through July 7
There are currently no meetings 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:

*         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)

*         Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, July 24 (3PM-4PM)
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 3-7:  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, July 3.  Build huge structures with this oversized system featuring wheels, pulleys and more using the Rigamajig from 10:00AM-12:00PM.  Also on this day is the start of Sew Much Fun as we teach you to make things with fabric and a real sewing machine from 1:00PM-3:00PM.

*         Tuesday, July 4. Closed for Independence Day.

*         Wednesday, July 5.  Join us for Tye Dye from 10:00AM-3:00PM. Create a kaleidoscope of color using non-toxic dye and a t-shirt, towels, socks and more!  Don't have a t-shirt? Buy one from us for $5.

*         Thursday, July 6.  Celebrate Curious Creatures from 10:00AM-3:00PM, with crafts throughout the day and shows at 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Learn about crocodiles, snakes and chinchillas, and other unique and interesting animals from a professional handler.

*         Friday, July 7.  Free Fun Friday! Join us to be admitted to The Museum free of charge from 9:00AM-4:00PM, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation.
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Avenue in North Easton.  For more information, check our website at www.childrensmuseumineaston.org<http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org> or call us at (508) 230-3789.
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.

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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