[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier January 12, 2018

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Holiday Hours
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Town Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15.
Town Offices will be open from 8:30AM-7:30PM Tuesday, January 16.
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:

* Communications Dispatcher
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 - Christmas Trees
Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees by bringing them to the Department of Public Works at 130 Center Street, North Easton during the month of January. There will be a designated spot to the left of the building for trees. Please remove plastic bags and all ornaments. Have a safe and happy Holiday.
Council on Aging
Snow Removal Reference List Applications are now being accepted:  To assist Easton residents who are unable to remove snow from their private property, The Town of Easton keeps a reference list of individuals willing to assist these residents with snow removal. This list is available in the Town Offices and at www.easton.ma.us/snow<http://www.easton.ma.us/snow>. If you are interested in applying to get on this referral list, you can find an application and more information on this webpage.
Annual Town Census
Residents should have already received an Annual Town Census Form in the mail. The Annual census forms must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk's Office within 10 days of receipt. Reminder to residents that census forms must be returned, even when no changes are necessary to their census information. In accordance with MGL Ch. 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls.
Public Hearings on Recreational Marijuana
The Cannabis Control Commission has issued draft regulations for the implementation of the Adult Use of Marijuana Industry in Massachusetts. To view the regulations, click here. <https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/12/22/DraftRegulations122117.pdf> For a listing of public meetings on the promulgation of these regulations, click here.<https://www.mass.gov/cannabis-control-commission-public-documents/events>
January 12:  Representative Claire Cronin at Frothingham Hall "Coffee and Conversation"
Come and meet Representative Claire Cronin. Representative Cronin welcomes her constituents to come, voice their concerns, and share their views with her Friday, January 12th from 11am-12:00pm at Easton Council on Aging, Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street. Please join her for "Coffee and Conversation".
January 15:  Open Air Burning Permit Notice 2018
The Easton Fire Department is making permits available for Open Air Burning for 2018. Open Burning starts January 15, and continues through May 1, 2018. Residents may register and pick up a permit from fire station #3, 413 Bay road in the lobby.  You must check the Open Burning line every day you wish to burn. For more information click here:  https://eastonfire.com/open-burning-permits-2/
Meetings Next Week:  January 15 through January 19
Marijuana Policy Advisory Committee, 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>
January 19:  Deadline 12PM to apply for an Absentee Ballot - Special Town Election
Absentee Ballots for the Special Town Election are now available at the Town Clerk's Office. Absentee Ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an application<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/b5791743-ccbd-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Absentee%20Ballot%20Application%20-%202018%20Easton.pdf>, which will allow them to complete an absentee ballot at the Town Clerks office or to have one mailed to them. (Absentee ballots cannot be picked up and taken from the Clerk's Office). The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Friday, January 19, 2018 at 12:00 Noon. Mailed ballots must be received back at the Town Clerks Office by the close of polls on Election Day (3PM on Saturday, January 20th). Get out and vote. YOUR VOTE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
January 20:  Free Transportation for Seniors to Election and Flu Clinic
The Council on Aging is providing free transportation to seniors to this election/flu clinic. Our bus will do one loop around town and pick up all interested seniors, drop them off at the high school, and bring them all home after the clinic. Pickups will begin at approximately 11:30am. Seniors must call the COA at 508 238-3160 by January 17th to reserve a spot on the bus.
January 20:  Special Town Election 7AM-3PM
The Special Town Election to fill the vacancy for an unexpired term on the Easton Board of Selectmen will be held on SATURDAY, January 20, 2018 from 7AM-3PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use this link for additional Election Information<http://cms2.revize.com/revize/easton/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php>
January 20:  Board of Health Flu Clinic
The Town of Easton will be offering a seasonal flu clinic for Easton residents on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 11:00AM-2:00PM at Oliver Ames High School (in the Atrium), 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Injectable vaccine is available for individuals three years of age and older. NO FLU MIST WILL BE OFFERED. The Board of Health will be collecting health insurance information (bring your cards) but shots will be given regardless of insurance status for no fee. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Please call the Board of Health (508) 230-0620 with any questions. Please wear short sleeves.
Now through March 2:  Deadline to Obtain Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election
Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election are available beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Town Clerks office. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:00 PM. The Election Calendar<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/dfe9a1c4-cdbd-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/2018%20Town%20Election%20Calendar.pdf> with candidate deadlines, the positions on the ballot<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/4543783c-f8cd-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/2018%20Town%20Election%20Terms%20Due%20to%20Expire%20with%20positions.pdf> and a complete Candidate Packet<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/d4852d09-facd-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/2018%20Town%20Election%20Candidates%20Packet.pdf> are available on the Towns website. Interested Candidates are invited to call 508-230-0530 or email townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us> with questions.
Now through February 28:  2018 Dog Licensing
Dog licenses for 2018 are now available and must be completed BEFORE March 1st to avoid late fees. A current rabies certificate must be on file with the Town Clerk's Office in order to license your dog. To update your rabies on file please email<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us> a copy to townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us<mailto:townclerksoffice at easton.ma.us>.
You may license your dog in one of the following ways:

*        License ONLINE<https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactionInfo.aspx?CustomerID=657&TransID=22092> (.25 bank convenience fee with electronic check) and your licenses and tags will be mailed directly to you ($1.00 postage & handling fee).

*        License in Person - You may stop by the Town Clerks Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30AM - 7:30PM, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-12:30P)

*        License by Mail - Click here<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/dog_license.php> for additional information on how to license your dog by mail. Licensing forms<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/db96eb02-e4bf-e711-80bf-001fbc00ed85/Dog%20License%20Form.pdf> will be inserted in with your annual census forms, expected to be in mailboxes the week of January 8th, and are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
Department of Public Works Snow and Ice Removal Policy
Winter is here. Please review the DPW's official policy on snow and ice removal, including frequently asked questions, available at this location<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Document/23b52541-78ad-e511-8980-001fbc00ed84/Easton_DPW_Snow_and_Ice_Policy.pdf>.
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, January 16 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, January 22 (3PM-4PM)

*        Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, February 6 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, February 8 (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
Recreation Department Winter Programs
The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Basketball Skills Clinics, Karate, Adult Line Dancing, Wresting, Rock N Ropes, Creative Writing and Craft Workshops. Click here for more info:
http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php
Foster Parent Recruitment for The Department of Children and Families
Is there room in your home and heart for a foster child?  The Department of Children and Families is actively recruiting foster parents for children in Easton coming into care. We are searching for individuals or families with the love and patience to help foster children. You can be single, married, partnered, divorced or widowed. You can own your home or rent. We need homes for children aged 0 to 22, which include sibling groups, children with special needs, medically involved children, and infants born, exposed to drugs and older teens. We are looking for long-term foster homes but also have a need for emergency and respite homes, which involve a shorter time commitment on the part of a foster family. Our goal is to provide our foster children with a supportive and healing environment in a home in their own community until they can be reunited with their families or another plan can be made on their behalf. The rewards of providing daily care, guidance and acceptance are immeasurable. If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you can learn more about the application process by visiting our website:  www.mass.gov/foster-care<http://www.mass.gov/foster-care> or by calling 1-800-KIDS-508

Ames Free Library - Zentangle at the Library
Zentangle is a relaxing drawing method utilizing structured patterns to create beautiful images. Participants are encouraged to teach one pattern to the rest of the group, but if you do not want to do this, and just want to learn new patterns or Zentangle on your own in a group environment, that is fine. Please come join us anyway; no pressure, that's the Zentangle way!  Debbie Adduci will teach one new pattern of this meditative and mindful drawing technique each meeting. All materials will be provided by the library. Free and open to all!  Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room

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.
January 14:  Easton Historical Society and Museum Open House
The monthly Open House of the Easton Historical Society and Museum will be held January 14th from 1PM-5PM. View the outstanding displays arranged by the curator while enjoying a hot beverage and pastries. Call  508.238.7774 for more information.
January 14:  Easton Historical Commission - Preservation Awards & Photography Competition
Please join the Easton Historical Commission for the 18th Annual Preservation Awards and Photography Competition on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 3PM-5PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Recipients of the Chaffin Award (for an individual making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton), the Briggs Award (for a building or landscape preservation or restoration project significant to Easton's historical integrity) and the Boston Post Cane (for Easton's oldest resident) will be announced at the event. Awards also will be given and entries displayed for photographs taken in Easton, on the themes of historic places, historic landscapes, people, or pets. Important details about the categories and submission requirements can be found on the Town website at: http://www.easton.ma.us/boards_and_committees/historical_commission/news.php
January 16:  Sewing Machine One-on-One
Have you previously sewn on a sewing machine but find yourself without one?  Not to worry the Ames Free Library has a sewing machine available for your use in the Queset House. Schedule a time with Kathy Korona so that she can introduce you to the Necchi sewing machine. Once you have used the Necchi sewing machine in the 30-minute tutorial you can check out the machine for in library use. Sessions are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3PM & 3:30PM, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session on our website or call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location:  Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace.

January 25 - February 22: Women Wine & Wall Street Series

Presented by Nora Yousif, CFP(r), Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management, 5 Bristol Drive, Easton, MA https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/williamsinvestmentgroup/seminars-and-events. Open to the Public at no cost, but must RSVP to Nora Yousif at 508.230.8960 or nora.yousif at rbc.com<mailto:nora.yousif at rbc.com>
January 25 - The Women Wine & Wall Street:  Life Hacks for Your Family's Health & Wealth
Learn the top life hacks for your pocketbook and family. We'll cover being a college savvy parent positioning your child for maximum financial aid and offers; optimizing you or your parent's Social Security benefits; and angles on how to best protect your family. Then, we're bringing in an authority on all things health related: energy, weight loss, stress release, sleep and more. She was on the Today Show and we're bringing her to you to hear her quick natural fixes. Warning: Fun swag will be handed out! Open to the Public at no cost, but must RSVP to Nora Yousif at 508.230.8960 or nora.yousif at rbc.com<mailto:nora.yousif at rbc.com>

February 22:  Putting Your Best Foot (in cute heels) Forward
Learn what you ought to pay attention to when it comes to your finances and what common financial and investment mistakes to avoid. Next, learn how to best market yourself from the woman who literally wrote the book on personal branding. Learn how to position yourself effectively for your career and how to brand yourself even when you are off the clock. Lastly, we'll have a stylist in to keep you looking fab in the midst of the winter drab. Open to the Public at no cost, but must RSVP to Nora Yousif at 508.230.8960 or nora.yousif at rbc.com<mailto:nora.yousif at rbc.com>
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