[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, October 20, 2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:

*        Assistant Town Administrator

*        Office Assistant - Assessors' Office
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>.
Department of Public Works Accepting Applications for Snow Plow Contractors for Winter 2017/18
The Town of Easton Department of Public Works is accepting applications for snow plowing contractors for the 2017 - 2018 winter season. Applications can be picked up at the Department of Public Works, 130 Center Street between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. www.easton.ma.us/DPW<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/index.php>  or call DPW 508-230-0800.
Meetings Next Week:  October 23 through October 27
Budget Subcommittee, Board of Assessors, Planning and Zoning Board, Public Spaces Committee, Board of Appeals, Audit Committee, Library Board of Directors 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>
Free Easton Community
Easton Community Calendars covering September 2017 through August 2018 are now available at the Town Offices, Ames Free Library, Easton Historical Society, Frothingham Memorial Hall, and all Easton branches of North Easton Savings Bank. Town information, school events, and civic organization happenings are included. The FREE calendars are provided by North Easton Savings Bank, for the residents of Easton.
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, October 21 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, October 23 (3PM-4PM)

*        Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, November 7 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, November 9 (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>.
October 24:  American Legion Post 7 Meeting
The American Legion Post 7 Easton, MA invites any interested Veterans to their next meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7PM. There will an Installation of the 2017-2018 Officers at the meeting. The meeting is located at the VFW Hall on the corner of Rockland Street and Allen Road, Easton at 7PM and normally runs until 8PM.

October 26:  Massachusetts Department of Transportation -Update to ADA Transition Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will host a public meeting Thursday, October 26th at 4:30 PM in East Bridgewater to share updates to its ADA Transition Plan. To learn more about the public meeting click here<rz:link>. For more information on this initiative, please visit:
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/OfficeofCivilRights/ADA.aspx

Now through November 3:  CPA Project Eligibility Applications Available
Applicants seeking FY19 CPA funding for potential projects must submit Eligibility Applications to the Community Preservation Committee by November 3, 2017. Click here for information and application.<http://cms2.revize.com/revize/easton/newsdetail_T2_R488.php>
Community News and Events

Ames Free Library - Converting Slides & Negatives to Digital Every Tuesday at Queset House
Come learn how at the Ames Free Library - Queset House. Pat will show you how to use the library's simple scanner to help preserve those memories. Register online for your one-on-one session. Every Tuesday from 10:30AM - 12:30PM. Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Digital Media Lab.

October 21:  Used Book Sale
Saturday, October 21st from 10AM-4PM located at Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton. Friends of The Ames Free Library invite you to the Used Book Sale!  Hardcovers 2 for $1, Paperbacks 2 for .50 cents. After 2PM a bag of books for $5!  Questions? AMESFREEFRIENDS at GMAIL.COM<mailto:AMESFREEFRIENDS at GMAIL.COM> or 508.238.2000
October 22:  Easton Softball Fall Finale Fundraiser
Sunday, October 22nd from 1-6PM located at the Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton. The Easton Softball Fall Finale Fundraiser benefiting Easton Girls Softball and Oliver Ames Softball. Purchase Advance Tickets https://.eastongirlssoftball.eventbrite. $25 general admission / $40 admission and Cornhole Tournament. Space is limited and no tickets will be sold at the door. BBQ, cash bar, raffles and music. If you wish to donate items/services to the raffle, please email EastonGirlsSoftball at outlook.com.
October 22:  Brockton Symphony Orchestra - Celestial Masterworks
Saturday, October 21st from 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Easton Middle School (EMS) is hosting Haunted Hallways, a community based fundraiser in time for the Halloween season.  The first of its kind at the middle school, this fun event is being planned by the Easton Middle School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in collaboration with the teachers and students of the school.  There will be fun and frights for all ages.  Food as long as it lasts, games, music, and a special raffle.  In lieu of a purchasing a raffle ticket, bring a new school supply to support School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA). Entry fee is $2 per person, $10 per family.  EMS is located at 98 Columbus Ave in North Easton; doors open at 6:30PM.  Last entry will be at 8:45 pm.
October 22:  Brockton Symphony Orchestra - Celestial Masterworks
Sunday, October 22nd at 3PM the Brockton Symphony Orchestra, James M. Orent, Music Director presents Celestial Masterworks located at the Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA. Featuring Kristina Nilsson on violin. Tickets in advance: adults $20 / seniors-students $15. Tickets at the door: adults $25 / seniors-students $20 / 18 and under Free!
October 28:  Drug Take-Back Day
Easton Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your prescription medications for disposal to the Easton Police Station. Over-the counter and pet medications will also be accepted. Sharps (needles, syringes) will be accepted but must be contained in a hard plastic container.  Thermometers, IV bags, medical devices and personal care products will NOT be accepted. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Drug Take-Back day is brought to you by the Easton Police, the Easton Board of Health and Easton Wings of Hope.
October 28:  AFL All Hallow's Eve Party!
Saturday, October 28th from 7PM-10PM located at Queset House. Feast on disturbing appetizers, enjoy a complimentary adult potion, win a prize for best costume, enter for a chance to win a psychic reading, and mingle with mysterious guests and Queset ghosts!  $45 per person (ages 21 + up) plus a $2 processing fee for each ticket purchased online Here<https://squareup.com/store/AFL/item/all-hallow-s-eve-afl-fundraiser-event>. Cash bar with autumn beer and seasonal wines. Tickets are available for purchase online <https://squareup.com/store/AFL/item/all-hallow-s-eve-afl-fundraiser-event> or at the Ames Free Library circulation desk. Space is limited, so grab your tickets today!
Sponsored by Mansfield Bank, North Easton Savings Bank, the Avery Lee Williams Family Trust & The Friends of Ames Free Library

October 28-29:  Sheep Pasture SPOOKTACULAR
Saturday, October 28th **Rain date Sunday, October 29th from 4PM-7PM a great family-friendly event that will have special fall activities for visitors of all ages. To make sure everyone has a good time, please no costume weapons or extremely frightening costumes at the event. Activities include family hayrides, fire pit, night hikes, face painting, skull station, pumpkin decorating, and arts and crafts!  Please Click Here<http://www.nrtofeaston.org/sheep-pasture-spooktacular.html> for event page and information.

Saturday's Through October 28:  Original Easton Farmer's Market Open
The Original Easton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 10AM-2PM at the S-Curve on Depot Street, near Shaw's Grocery Store.  Come meet the farmers that grow a bounty of fresh flowers, 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.
November 4:  Boy Scout Troop 42 of Easton
Saturday November 4, 2017 from 8AM-1PM. Family Breakfast and Silent Auction. All you can eat buffet: pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, and home fries, juices and coffee located at the Covenant Congregational Church, 204 Center Street, North Easton. Only $5 per person/ $20 per family of six.
Tickets available at the door
November 4:  Easton Food Pantry - Race Against Hunger

Immaculate Conception Church is proud to sponsor the "2nd Annual Easton Food Pantry-Race Against Hunger".  A 5K/3.1 Mile Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, November 4th at Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Avenue, N. Easton, MA.  Registration begins at 8:30AM, Race Start time is 10AM.  Please register on-line at http://www.iccefp.racewire.com or Email at icc.efp.race at gmail.com<mailto:icc.efp.race at gmail.com>.  Entry fee is $25.00 and all race proceeds will be donated to the Easton Food Pantry.

November 4:  The Original Easton Farmer's Market Goes Indoors
Saturday, November 4th registration for the Winter Market is now open! If you, or someone you know, would like to be a vendor at our Winter Market, please contact FarmersMarket at easton.ma.us<mailto:FarmersMarket at easton.ma.us> for an application, or stop by Town Hall.


November 6:  The Cotton Swab Challenge
The Cotton Swab Challenge was started by the Family of an individual who was diagnosed with Leukemia. It was discovered a bone marrow transplant is the next step in the plan to become cancer free. Be The Match will be at Stonehill College on Monday November 6th to assist people between the ages 18-44 in registering to be bone marrow donors.  We want to Challenge people/ colleges/cities to register, so we can live in a world where no one has to wait for a perfect match. Hence the name, Cotton Swab Challenge! When you register online or at an event like this one, you will swab your cheek and fill out some basic medical information. It is FREE and simple.  If you have any questions regarding the process you can ask on the day of the event, check out bethematch.org<http://bethematch.org>, or search our page: facebook.com/cottonswabchallenge<http://facebook.com/cottonswabchallenge> for answers to your questions. Please inform any friends and family between the ages of 18-44 to do the same. BLOOD CANCER CURE = YOU

November 17:  10th Annual FEEE Volleyball Tournament
Save the date! The 10th Annual FEEE Volleyball Tournament will take place on Friday, November 17, 2017. You've watched your kids from the sidelines. Now it is time for you to play with a team of your own all while raising money for our schools. We're looking for volleyball enthusiasts - no experience is necessary. Join us for loads of family fun and make sure your kids are in the stands to cheer for you!  Ready to form a team?  You'll need eight to ten players. Matches will be played with six players on the court, two of whom must be women. Anyone high school age or older can play. The donation for to participate is $250 for teams made up of all adults or mixed between adults and students, and $200 for teams made up entirely of students. This fee covers the cost of eight shirts. Teams over eight players will be charged an additional $10 per shirt. All proceeds will be donated to the Easton schools and their technology needs.

Click for the 2017 FEEE volleyball registration<http://feeeonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/FEEE-volleyball-registration-1.pdf> for our team sign-up form. Don't have a full team roster? We may be able to match you up with another group to form a complete team.
Please email us at info at feeeonline.org<mailto:info at feeeonline.org> to let us know you're looking for players. We are also looking for volunteer referees for the night. Email us if you are interested!
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