[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier March 16, 2018

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Now through April 7, 2018: Emergency Certification to Cleanup and Repair Storm Damage in Wetland Areas
Due to the recent storms, the Easton Conservation Commission voted on Monday, March 5, 2018 to allow, for the next 30 days, the removal of felled trees from properties adjacent to town-owned land managed by the Conservation Commission and within wetland resource areas. Structures may be repaired to pre-storm conditions. Clean discharges from flooded buildings may be discharged into wetland areas; storm water management systems may be cleared, repaired but not expanded; and other activities of comparable scope to protect public health and safety.  Notify Andrea Langhauser, the Easton Environmental Planner, of needed storm repair so she can inspect the properties. Ms. Langhauser can be reached at 230-0643 or ALanghauser at easton.ma.us<mailto:ALanghauser at easton.ma.us>. For more information, on the Emergency Certification will be posted on the town web page.
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:

* Principal Clerk - Department of Planning & Economic Development
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 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>.
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.

MassDOT Files DSEIR for South Coast Rail Project
The MassDOT has announced that the South Coast Rail project<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjA3Ljg0OTk2MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIwNy44NDk5NjM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTgzNjcwJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/southcoastrail/> is proceeding with the filing of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjA3Ljg0OTk2MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIwNy44NDk5NjM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTgzNjcwJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/southcoastrail/Documents/DESEIR.aspx> with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office. A public meeting will be held on the DSEIR at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 19, at the Martin Middle School Auditorium in Taunton<http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/41/Docs/DSEIR/DSEIR_Taunton_Meeting_en.pdf>. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments on the DSEIR to the Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjA3Ljg0OTk2MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIwNy44NDk5NjM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTgzNjcwJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&107&&&https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-energy-and-environmental-affairs> by March 23, 2018. Learn more on how to comment on the SCR website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMjA3Ljg0OTk2MzkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDIwNy44NDk5NjM5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTgzNjcwJmVtYWlsaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ1c2VyaWQ9Y2tpbG1lckBvY3BjcnBhLm9yZyZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&108&&&http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/southcoastrail/Environmental.aspx>.
Meetings Next Week:  March 19 through March 23
SEMRECC Board of Directors, Board of Assessors, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Board of Appeals, Public Spaces 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>
March 19:  South Coast Rail - Public Meeting
South Coast Rail<http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/southcoastrail/Home.aspx> Public Meeting - Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR):  Monday, March 19, 2018 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Martin Middle School Auditorium 131 Caswell Street, Taunton, MA<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMzAxLjg2MjYzNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDMwMS44NjI2Mzc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTg5MjkyJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2RhbmllbHNvbkBlYXN0b24ubWEudXMmdXNlcmlkPXNkYW5pZWxzb25AZWFzdG9uLm1hLnVzJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://goo.gl/maps/sMF8Boni4Z32>.
April 4:  Voter Registration Deadline - Annual Town Election
Wednesday, April 4th is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Annual Town Election that will be held on Tuesday, April 24th from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The Easton Town Clerks Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 136 Elm Street, will be open until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 4th for voter registrations. Use these links to check to see if you are a registered voter and your voter status<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx> or to Register to vote online<https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/>.
April 24:  Annual Town Election 7AM-8PM
The Annual Town Election for the Town of Easton will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 7:00AM - 8:00 PM at Oliver Ames High School. Use this link for additional Election Information<http://cms2.revize.com/revize/easton/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.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.
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, March 20 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

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

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

*        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, April 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>
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Recreation Department Programs
The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Pickle Ball, Tee Ball, Kindergarten Lacrosse,
Running Club, Adult Line Dancing, Adult Fitness, Tennis and the Full Day Summer Program.
Click here for more information http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php
Tuesday's - Ames Free Library Hosts Story Times for Infants and Toddlers
Have you met our new Children's Librarian, Jessica?  She hosts story times for infants and toddlers. Come check out Wiggle Worms each Tuesday from 10:30 - 11. This weekly event is for mobile toddlers! And we know that at this time of year, you all need to get those little ones MOVING. Wiggle Worms is a fast-paced story time with songs, rhymes, and stories to keep them occupied! This a great way to engage busy bodies with early literacy and opportunities for play. Crawlers and pre-walkers are also welcome. This program will run for about 20 minutes, followed by a playtime with toys that encourage both social and motor skills. No sign up is required; join us when you can. Event Location: Children's Room, Main Library.
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 - 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.
Saturday's:  Food Shopping Made Easy at Easton Farmer's Market
Delicious homemade breads, local meats and cheese, and locally and ethically grown produce. We'll see you there! Every Saturday, 10AM-2PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Welcome Back Jordan Brothers Seafood, along with our other Vendors this week: Foxboro (Cheese); Langwater Farm (Produce - accepts HIP); Bridgewater Village Bakery; Captivating Twists (Baked Goods); Rosie Bud Farm (Honey); Oakdale Farm (Produce - accepts HIP); Shamrock Hives Farm (Meat); Velo Urbano (Coffee); and All Hands In (non-profit natural personal care products that provide for women survivors of human trafficking).
3rd Tuesday Every Month:  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.
March 16:  Ames Free Library - Third Annual Irish Pub at Queset House
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, come celebrate our third annual Irish Pub at Queset on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 7PM-11PMm at Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton<https://maps.google.com/?q=51+Main+Street,+North+Easton&entry=gmail&source=g>. Get your Irish on and join us as we transform Queset House into a rollicking pub for an evening of traditional live Irish Seisiun music featuring Sean Kane, Amy Basse, Kevin Kidd and others. Bring your own instruments, play, and/or sing along!
Enjoy some great Irish appetizers, and an Irish whiskey tasting! Tickets are $35 per person at the Library Circulation Desk at the main library on 53 Main Street. We are generously sponsored by Mansfield Bank, the Avery Lee Williams Family Trust, and Kevin Kidd, and Edmund Hands.
March 17:  Celebrate Spring by Making Nesting Balls at the Easton Farmer's Market at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
At 11AM. Nesting Balls are a creative solution to attract birds to your yard. When birds fly into the region and find a ball filled with nesting materials, they can begin their spring routine. A great gift for avid bird watchers and nature lovers:  Have a ball (!) when you join us to celebrate the upcoming First Day of Spring. (Event starts at 11AM and goes until supplies last.) Event: $7 (All proceeds go to support the farmers market). Sponsored by our very own Alpaca farmers, Karen and David at Kave Rock Farm and the Agricultural Commission of Easton. http://www.allthingsalpacaonline.com/Alpaca_Bird_Nesting_Balls.htm as usual, our vendors will be at the Market from 10AM-2PM selling their delicious produce (accepts HIP), bakery, local meats, cheese, fish, honey, and natural personal care products at the beautiful Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows Street, North Easton.
March 18:  Listen and Learn About How and Why Black Lives Matter in Our Town
Unity Church is hosting a panel conversation with five members of our Easton community who have had real life experiences that encountered different treatment because of race. The panel will be from 12-1 PM at Unity Church, 9 Main Street, North Easton. The hour will provide a time of deep listening to gain an understanding of the underlying issues about race and privilege. We hope this conversation will help create sincere allies for our friends, neighbors and community members. Please visit us on Facebook @UnityChurchofNorthEaston and post or message for questions or requesting more information.
March 21:  Nowruz - A Persian Celebration
Join Easton resident, Mahsa Khanbabai, for a unique celebration of the spring equinox, the Persian New Year.
A show and tell will be followed by hands-on egg decorating. Please bring a hard-boiled egg. Fun for the whole family and free to all! From 6:30-7:30 PM Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons.
March 23:  Benefit Concert for Oakes Ames Memorial Hall - Because the Arts Matter
Southeast School of Music of Easton presents 'Because The Arts Matter', a Benefit Concert for Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, Easton Shovel Town Cultural District Performance and Event Center, on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 7:30PM. Oakes Ames Memorial Hall is an iconic example of H.H. Richardson architecture that is in need of repairs and upgrades, so that it can continue its strong role in the community. Southeast Instructors Rich Cesarini and Jack Colombo will be performing. Pianist Rich Cesarini will be playing a set of unplugged acoustic rock-Americana with guitarist Steve George. Rich's performance credits include regional and national groups 'The Terrifics', 'The Jon Finn Band' and 'The Experts' and recording projects. Songs include selections such as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. Shovel Town Brewery will be there serving their fantastic locally crafted beer selections. The Brewery will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Tickets are available online: www.oakesameshall.org<http://www.oakesameshall.org>, or at Southeast School of Music - 447 Turnpike St., So Easton (774-434-5482), and at Easton Shovel Town Cultural District/Art Coop Gallery, 50 Main St. No Easton (open 11-3 Saturday & Sunday).
March 24:  Annual Egg Hunt (ages 2-8)

The Recreation Department invites you to hop over to the Town Offices 136 Elm Street, Saturday March 24th, for this exciting event. Don't forget to bring your basket for carrying eggs. There will be separate sections for different age groups and a special visit from the bunny. The hunt begins at 11AM sharp! In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Sunday, March 25th. Please call the cancellation line at 508-238-3084 or visit www.easton.ma.us<http://www.easton.ma.us> under recreation for rescheduling information. The cost is $3 per child. No advanced registration required.
March 29:  Healthy Easton Community Meeting
Join the community coalition Healthy Easton at their next meeting! Learn how you can get involved in Easton's new Bike Share program, Healthy Restaurant and Business initiative, Bike Rodeo event, and much more! The meeting will be on March 29th at 10:30am at North Easton Savings Bank, 20 Eastman Street and is open to all community members of Easton. Please RSVP to Leah at LSerafin at oldcolonyymca.org<mailto:LSerafin at oldcolonyymca.org>.
Deadline March 30:  Scheduling of the Recreation Fields
The Recreation Department is accepting field requests. Facility permit applications are available at www.easton.ma.us<http://www.easton.ma.us> under recreation. Completed paperwork must be submitted by March 30, 2018. Any questions please call the Recreation Department at (508) 238-3084.
April 15:  Town of Easton Rabies Clinic
The Town of Easton will be holding a Rabies Clinic on Sunday April 15, 2018. The Clinic will be held at the Easton Police Station, 46 Lothrop St. from 9AM-12PM. Cats from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; Dogs from 10:00 am to Noon. All dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in carriers. The charge for the vaccine is $10.00. Please call Animal Control with any questions at (508) 230-3353.
April 17:  Bereavement Support Group - Financial Considerations for Widows

Held at Queset House at 51 Main Street; North Easton, MA 02356 from 6-7:30 PM. Join this support group for widows put on by Residences at the Five Corners. Men and women welcome. Meet others who have gone through a similar loss and learn tangible financial tips to help guide you so you are not alone. Easton Financial Advisor, Nora Yousif, will be the guest presenter discussing financial considerations all widows should be aware of including: Social Security tips to maximize your benefit, helping ensure money lasts, and investment mistakes to avoid.
May 5:  NRT's Spring Farm Festival
Saturday, May 5th from 10am - 2pm *Rain date: Saturday, May 19, 2018. Admission: $20 per family of 5
Join us for a day of games, vendors, and farm fun at NRT's 2018 Spring Farm Festival! Admission includes all activities, such as seed planting, "Touch a Tractor" discovery area, toddler play area, yard games, chicken feeding, arts and crafts, face painting and more! A variety of local vendors and non-profit organizations will also be attending! Food will be available at additional cost. Please note: For safety reasons, dogs and pets are not allowed on day of event. Thank you for your cooperation. All proceeds from the Spring Farm Festival directly support the operations of the non-profit NRT and Sheep Pasture. Please visit https://www.nrtofeaston.org/spring-farm-festival.html for more participant and vendor information.
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