[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier May 4, 2018

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
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 including street locations, please go to Town of Easton/Assessors Department<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/assessors/index.php>

Bristol County Employment Opportunities
Bristol County Mosquito Control will be accepting spray requests beginning on May 21, 2018. We will begin spraying on May 29, 2018 weather permitting. This mailbox will not be monitored until May 21, 2018 and no spray requests made will be honored before May 21, 2018.
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:
.  Recreation - Seasonal Positions
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>

May 5:  Active Bystander Training - Frothingham Hall
If you are a bystander witnessing a harmful situation, you have a choice to make: Do you do something? What do you do? This training, sponsored by Easton's Human Rights Committee, helps participants recognize when they are bystanders, analyze situations, and evaluate the consequences for everyone involved. Saturday May 5th from 10AM-12PM located at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street, Easton. Training provided by Quabbin Mediation of Orange, MA. Space is limited to 30 participants. RSVP to humanrights at easton.ma.us<mailto:humanrights at easton.ma.us>.
May 11:  Easton Town Offices - Closing at 10AM on Friday, May 11th

Please be advised that the Easton Town Offices located at 136 Elm Street will close at 10AM for the remainder of the day on Friday, May 11th, so that the Town Hall employees can participate in security training.
May 22:  Massachusetts Historical Commission Training
Chris Skelly, Local Government Director for MHC, is hosting an educational session about best practices for preserving historic resources at the local level. The event is primarily a training opportunity for Historical Commission volunteer board members from Easton and nearby towns. Residents interested in the legal tools and regulatory methods used to understand and protect local history are welcome to attend this event on Tuesday, May 22nd, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Mary Connolly Room on the Second Floor of the Easton Town Offices at 136 Elm Street.
Notice of Board and Committee Term Expirations and Vacancies as of June 30, 2018
Applications for appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils will be accepted at the Board of Selectmen's Office, Town Office, 136 Elm Street, North Easton, MA 02356 until Friday, June 1, 2018. Incumbents with terms expiring on June 30, 2018 are open to re-appointment but in order to be considered also need to reapply by completing the online volunteer application form. The required volunteer application and list of vacancies may be accessed here<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_volunteer_opportunities/index.php>. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please complete the fillable form<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_volunteer_opportunities/index.php> and click "submit". If you have any questions please call the Selectmen's Office at (508) 230-0501.
Queset Sewer Construction
The Queset Sewer Project is now under construction. The project will provide sewer service to the Queset Sewer District which includes Washington from Roosevelt Drive to County Lane, and includes portions of Belmont Street, Plymouth Drive, and County Lane. For more information about the project please visit http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/Queset_Sewer.php. For the week of April 2nd, the contractor will be installing gravity sewer on County Lane.
Meetings Next Week:  May 7 through May 11
School Planning Committee, Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen, Historical Commission, Agricultural Commission, 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>
Now through August:  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, May 15 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

·        Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, May 21 (3PM-4PM)

·        Parker Terrace Community Room - Tuesday, June 5 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

·        Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, May 10 (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
Sign up Now for a Community Garden Plot at Wheaton Farm
Garden plots are still available for rent by the general public  The community garden is located right at Wheaton Farm right next to the parking lot on Bay Road just south of the junction with Prospect Street. Plots are available within a fenced enclosure with full sun, running water, and a storage shed. Rent a full plot (20 feet by 20 feet) for $75 for the season or a ½ plot (10 by 10) for $55. For additional information, please download the Wheaton Farm Community Gardens Registration<https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.easton.ma.us/Wheaton_Farm_Community_Garden_regulations.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjmpNHCx5LTAhVCwiYKHXRTCE4QFggEMAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNHVW88dbm9XrB2-mN5gKri55doa_A> or contact the Easton Planning Department 508-230-0630. After tending your crops, you can also enjoy the over 1,000 acres of protected meadows, forests, marshes and waterways at Wheaton Farm.
Recreation Department Programs
The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Outback Adventures, Ultimate Frisbee and the Full Day Summer Program. Click here for more information: http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php
Saturday's:  Volunteers Needed to Support the Farmer's Market at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
The Easton Agricultural Commission has increased the number of special activities planned for the year-round Saturday Market. If you'd like to support these community events, please consider volunteering for a few hours on a Saturday morning. Events planned through the end of April include: kids planting activity; musician; food demonstration; Earth Day upcycling event and continuing the popular guided tours of the historic Hall itself. Contact Lesley at FarmersMarket at easton.ma.us<mailto:FarmersMarket at easton.ma.us> for more information. If you don't have the time to volunteer, there is no better way to show your support then to shop with our local vendors - Jordan Brothers Seafood; Foxboro (Meats and Cheese); Langwater Farm (Produce - accepts HIP); Bridgewater Village Bakery; Captivating Twists (Baked Goods); Rosie Bud Farm (Honey); Oakdale Farm (Produce - accepts HIP); and All Hands In (non-profit natural personal care products that provide for women survivors of human trafficking). Location: Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows Street, Easton from 10AM-2PM.
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.
May 5:  Easton Wings of Hope - Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit
Saturday, May 5th from 10AM-12PM at the Old Colony YMCA, 25 Elm Street, Easton. This exhibit enables adult participants to explore and find ways that their teen may be engaging in risky behaviors such as drug use. The intention for this display is not to scare guardians but to provide knowledge, awareness, and support during the teenage years. For more information, please contact info at eastonwingsofhope.org<mailto:info at eastonwingsofhope.org> or lswenson at oldcolonyymca.org<mailto:lswenson at oldcolonyymca.org>
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.
May 6:  Learn More about "Queset"
"Queset", the Andrew Jackson Downing-style "English Cottage" built in 1854, will be the location and focus of the Easton Historical Society's meeting on Sunday, May 6th at 2PM. Learn about the original owner, Oakes Angier Ames, as researched by Emily Wormwood. Then enjoy refreshments and tour the three floors. For more information, please call 508.238.7774 or 508.238.3614.
May 9:  Singer-Songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine Playing for a Special Food Banks Cause
Wednesday, May 9th celebrated singer-songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine will perform at a concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Easton to benefit The Outreach Program, an organization that provides nutritious meals to area food banks. Mr. Valentine's music has been described as "hope-folk" "soul-pop" and "poetic rock", appealing to multiple genres and audiences across the country. His thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies have won him numerous awards, including Songwriter of the Year (2011 and 2015) at the West Coast Songwriters Association and Song of the Year in 2017. A significant part of Mr. Valentine's upbringing and music is his faith, which guide him to promote equal rights and justice.  He is pleased that the concert at Holy Trinity will support worthy organizations such as The Outreach Program and the many food banks they work with for providing meals for those in need in southeastern Massachusetts. The concert will begin at 7PM at 143 Lincoln Street, North Easton, and tickets can be purchased online in advance at Holy Trinity's website: www.htlceaston.org<http://www.htlceaston.org> Tickets are $5 for individuals or $10 for families.
May 10:  Easton Garden Club May Meeting
Free & Open to the Public. "Art in Bloom" comes to Stonehill College Thursday, May 10th, 7PM, Martin Institute. Stonehill art students will display their work and members of the Easton Garden Club will interpret their creations with flower designs.
May 11:  Healthy Easton and Easton Wings of Hope Meeting
Just a reminder that our Healthy Easton meeting is next Friday, May 11th, 10:30am at Queset House. Healthy Easton and Easton Wings of Hope will use this meeting to identify areas of opportunity to create environmental changes in the town. Both coalitions have been hard at work to improve the health of Easton, and we look forward to hearing your ideas. Please RSVP to me if you plan to attend.
May 12:  Easton Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12th, 9AM - 1PM Yardley-Wood Rink, Depot Street, South Easton. The garden club will be selling members' garden-dug perennials as well as some annuals and gifts for Mothers' Day. Thank you for supporting one of the EGC fundraisers which enables us to continue to beautify the town of Easton downtown and other landscape projects.
May 12:  National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 12th marks the 26th anniversary of one of America's great days of giving - the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food Drive. Participating in this year's Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag at your mailbox on Saturday, May 12th and your letter carrier will do the rest. We invite you to join in America's great day of giving and help us in our fight to end hunger.
May 19:  2nd Annual Bike Rodeo
Save the date for our 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo on May 19th! Located at the Old Colony YMCA, 25 Elm Street, Easton from 12PM-2PM. Bring your bikes and helmets. Healthy Easton bike share bicycles will be available to test ride. Rodeo will be open to ages 5+, children must be accompanies by an adult. Bicycle and helmet safety inspection, learn the rules of the road, bicycle and helmet decorating, bicycle safety trivia wheel, bicycle obstacle course. This fun even will have music, vendors, healthy snacks, giveaways and more. Free bicycle raffle at 1:30PM; must be present to win. www.HealthyEaston.org<http://www.HealthyEaston.org> or Facebook.
May 22:  Annual Taste of Easton
The Easton Chamber of Commerce is holding the 11th annual Taste of Easton at Stonehill College on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  The Chamber invites all Easton area restaurants, caterers and beverage companies to participate in the tasting venue. Additionally the Business Expo offers local business sponsor and exhibitor opportunities. Registration forms can be downloaded from the event website at www.tasteofeaston.com<http://www.tasteofeaston.com>. The deadline for submission is April 27. Tickets for the Taste of Easton will go on sale April 21 at both Bank of Easton branches, Shaw's and Roche Bros in Easton, and online through the event website. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Easton Food Pantry. For more information, please call the Easton Chamber of Commerce at 508-238-2225.
May 20:  Easton MOMS Club 6th Annual Family Fun Fest
Sunday, May 20th from 10:00AM - 1:30PM Rain or Shine at Maplewood, 150 Foundry St. Indoor and outdoor activities include Toe Jam Puppet Band performances, Vinny the Bubble Guy, Mickey Mouse meet & greets, balloon twisting and face painter, touch-a-truck, pony rides, boating, rock climbing, pedal karts, gymnastics, and more! Free pizza and snacks included. Lots of raffle prizes and new this year, there will be a silent auction of autographed sports memorabilia (cash or PayPal only). Event admission includes all activities and food. Advance tickets can be purchased for $18/family at eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-fest-tickets-44571258835<http://eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-fest-tickets-44571258835> Tickets will be $25/family at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Ames Free Library, the Easton Recreation Department, and Foundation for Excellence in Education in Easton (FEEE). Special thanks to our platinum sponsors:  Harbor One Bank, SP Images, and Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates."
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