[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier: Friday, September 22, 2017

[Easton Town Crier]

Local Government News and Notices
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.
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>
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.
Meetings Next Week:  September 25 through September 29
Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Budget Sub Committee, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, Regional Dispatch Board of Directors, Planning and Zoning Board, Easton Housing Authority, Board of Appeals 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>

September 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.
September 26:  American Legion Post 7 Meeting
The American Legion Post 7 invites any interested Veterans to the next meeting Tuesday, September 26, 32017 from 6:45PM - 8:00PM in the VFW Hall, located on the corner of Rockland Street and Allen Road.
October 10:  Water Division Fall System Flushing Program
The Water Division will be conducting its annual fall system-flushing program beginning Tuesday, October 10th and continuing for two weeks, to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water. The water may become discolored due to the heavy use, so please check before using.  If you have any questions, call 508-230-0850.
Now through November 6:  CPA Project Eligibility Applications Available
Applicants seeking FY19 CPA funding for potential projects must submit Eligibility Applications to the Community Preservation Committee by November 6, 2017. Click here for information and application.<http://cms2.revize.com/revize/easton/newsdetail_T2_R488.php>
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 17 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, September 25 (3PM-4PM)

*        Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, October 3 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, October 12 (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>.

Saturday's Through October 28:  Original Easton Farmer's Market Open
The Original Easton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 10:00AM-2:00PM 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:  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.
Community News and Events

September 15:  Children's Museum - Fantastic, Fun Physics Press Release
Calling all young physicists! Join us on Thursday, September 28th from 10AM-11AM for our brand new program series, Super Science Explorers. The program run by expert STEM educators takes place every other Thursday at the Children's Museum in Easton. STEM encourages children to explore and interact with the world around them. In the Fantastic, Fun Physics program, preschoolers will explore the science that surrounds us: magnetism, motion and light. These various explorations utilize learning through play, strengthen children's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills, and give the children an advantage for lessons they will come across in school.

The Children's Museum in Easton is located in the Old Fire Station at 9 Sullivan Avenue in North Easton, MA. For more information, please feel free to call, (508) 230-3789, or check out our website: Home - The Children's Museum in Easton<http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/>

September 21 through September 23:  Easton Garden Club "Books in Bloom"
Thursday, September 21st through Saturday, September 23rd the Easton Garden Club's installation of their "Books in Bloom" exhibit. Members will interpret some of their favorite books with creative floral arrangements. Lots of designs to see for all book lovers - children and adults - scattered throughout the library! Located at the Ames Free Library during regular library hours, free of charge.

September 30:  Selective College Admissions Boot Camp
Saturday, September 30, from 1PM - 4PM. Does the world of selective college admissions mystify you? This is your chance to pull back the curtain and understand how and why admissions decisions are made, and how you can put your best foot forward. The program will include an overview of the admissions process (1PM-2PM), case studies (2PM-3PM), an essay writing workshop (3PM-3:30PM) and information about financial aid (3:30PM-4PM) - feel free to come for part or stay the whole time!  Located at the Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons.
Hayden Lizotte is a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Dartmouth College, and previously worked in the admissions office at Tufts University - his alma mater. He got his start working as a page at the Ames Free Library while attending Oliver Ames High School!
"To the library, and step on it." --David Foster Wallace
September 30:  Community Yard Sale at Unity Church of North Easton
Have stuff to sell?  Come join our CommUnity Yard Sale at Unity Church of North Easton September 30, 2017, 9AM - 3PM. Rent an 8-foot table for $20, includes a chair and approximate 9'x 9' space either outdoors or inside if, the weather is rainy. Sellers please remove anything you do not sell.  Call Unity Church of North Easton at 508-238-6373 or email to welcom2ucne at gmail.com<mailto:welcom2ucne at gmail.com> to Reserve your table now. This is a Rain or Shine event. Plenty of Parking behind the church at 9 Main Street, North Easton, MA 02356. Payment:  your name and telephone number may be mailed to Unity Church, Attention:  YARD SALE, 9 Main Street. North Easton, MA 02356.
October 1:  2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair
The NRT's 2017 Harvest and Crafts Fair will be held Sunday, October 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 NRT Harvest & Crafts Fair<http://www.nrtofeaston.org/harvest--craft-fair.html>.
October 1:  Unity Public Art Project is coming to NRT's Harvest Fair
Interactive public art project examines how labels both help and hinder our ability to build unity as a community and as a human race. The Natural Resources Trust (NRT) and Easton's Human Rights Committee are pleased to announce that UNITY is coming to Easton October 1st at the 44th NRT Harvest Fair. The UNITY project is a circle of 32 10-foot poles, each of which represents a Human Identifier (e.g., I am a parent, I live with a disability, I speak English as a second language). Participants tie yarn around the identifiers that describe them, creating an interconnected web of yarn-a physical structure that shows how our uniqueness actually makes us connected. NRT & Easton's Human Rights Committee, located at the Sheep Pasture, 307 Main Street, North Easton, MA, 10AM-4PM. We believe that UNITY can renew the spirit of optimism, camaraderie, and respectfulness in our community. Please join us. Want to help? Donations for the project can be made directly to the NRT (and are tax deductible):  Natural Resources Trust of Easton, P.O. Box 188, North Easton, MA 02356, Attn: UNITY project.
October 6:  Manufacturing Day - North Easton Machine
Friday, October 6th is Manufacturing Day!  Stop by for a tour of the shop floor at North Easton Machine located at 218 Elm Street from 1PM - 3PM.  Learn how this fifty three year old family business is supplying the world with machine components in a variety of industries including medical device, aerospace, and oil/gas exploration.  Come see what we make in Massachusetts!  For more information, call 508-238-6219.  We look forward to seeing you!
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.
October 28-29:  Sheep Pasture SPOOKTACULAR
Saturday, October 28th **Rain date Sunday, October 29th 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.
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