[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier Friday, April 26, 2019

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Notice of Board and Committee Term Expirations and Vacancies as of June 30, 2019
Applications for appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils will be accepted at the Board of Selectmen's Office, Town Office, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356 until Friday, May 31, 2019. Incumbents with terms expiring on June 30, 2019 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.
Notice of State Roadway Work on Rt. 138 at Roche Brother's
Estimated Start Date of Work: 4/23/19
Project Type: Roadway Resurfacing
Description of Work: Milling and Paving on Rt. 138 at Roche Brother's Intersection
Hours of Operations (Day/Night): Night (8:00 PM - 5:00 AM)
Description of Traffic Management: Anticipate one lane closure with one directional traffic. Police officers, warning signs, light towers, arrow boards, truck mounted attenuators and cones will be utilized for construction setups. Estimated Duration of Work: From 4/23/19 to 4/24/19 milling, 5/5/19-5/7/19 paving and returning a week or two later for line striping. All operations are weather dependent
Additional information: Public inquiries should be directed to the District 5 office 508-824-6633
Queset Sewer Construction
Construction on the Queset Sewer Project recommenced on March 26, 2019 and will continue through May.  Please be prepared for detours and changes in the existing traffic patterns along Washington Street and Belmont Street during this time.
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:
Water Systems Technical
Recreation - Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Wiring Inspector/Local Inspector/Zoning Code Enforcement Officer
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>
Town of Easton Email
Gmail is currently treating Easton's email domain (@easton.ma.us) as spam. As a result, emails from the Town of Easton are being automatically identified as spam and sent to the spam folder. If you are contacting or conducting business with the town online or via email, please be sure to check your junk folder for email notices and replies. We have contacted Google and hope to have the situation resolved as soon as possible.  In the meantime, please visit Gmail's help page<https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1366858?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop> for information on how to stop an email from being sent to spam and delivered to your inbox in the future.
Town Administrator's Preliminary FY2020 Budget Memo and Summary
Click Here<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/?l=ad89052f491a408f995b5f462da74ff8&r=2019&d=d480b7a7e62ee911a2c9000c29a59557> to view the Town Administrator's Preliminary FY2020 Budget Memo and Summary.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)

Recently the MassDEP launched five programs that provide funding to encourage and support the use of electric vehicles.
*   MassEVIP Workplace Charging Program<https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-massevip-workplace-charging-incentives> open enrollment grant providing 60 percent of cost of hardware of Level 1 (120 volt) or Level 2 (240 volt) EV charging station to eligible employers with 15 or more employees in a non-residential place of business.
*   MassEVIP Multi-Unit Dwelling Charging Program<https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-massevip-multi-unit-dwelling-charging-incentives> open enrollment grant providing 60 percent of cost of hardware of a Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging station to eligible property owners with 10 or more residential units at the location.
National Grid Pole Replacement
National Grid has started replacing poles and equipment along Center Street from Depot Street to Main Street. The project is expected to take between 4 and 6 weeks. Please be patient with the construction in this area for the foreseeable future.
Waste Management Guide
Waste Management has published a guide for homeowners to explain what is recyclable at home and most common contaminants https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/.
Assessor's Office
The Easton Assessor's Office is in the process of doing cyclical inspections of Personal Property throughout the town. The inspections are being done over the next few weeks with the inspector going door-to-door to businesses to do inspections of both the interior and exterior of commercial and industrial properties. The Department of Revenue requires that every community re-inspect its personal property periodically. As a result, the Easton Board of Assessors inspects some of its property every year. In addition to meeting state requirements, the objective of this project is to assure the accuracy of the Town's assessing data. The inspector, Renee Holloran, will have a letter of identification on town letterhead and will be driving a Volkswagen Jetta. For further information, contact the Assessors' Office at 508-230-0520.
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:

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

*       Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Thursday, May 9 (10:30AM-11:30AM)

*       Elise Circle Community Room - Tuesday, May 21 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*       Town Hall (136 Elm St., Mary Connolly Room, 2nd Floor) - Monday, May 20 (3PM-4PM)
To view the Easton Board of Health Public Health Nurse schedule for the entire year, please refer to Public Nurse Schedule<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/0179ce56-8f07-e911-a2c8-000c29a59557/Public%20Nurse%20Schedule%204%20locations%202019.pdf>
Meetings Next Week: April 29 through May 3
See time, date, location, and agenda details on our helpful calendar app: Town of Easton Calendar<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/Calendar>. 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 October 11: Department of Public Works Summer Hours
Beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - October 11, 2019 the DPW summer office hours are as follows:
DPW: (Monday - Thursday) 7:00AM-3:30PM and (Fridays) 7:00AM-10:00AM
Building & Grounds:  (Monday - Thursday) 6:00AM-3:00PM and (Fridays) 6:00AM-10:00AM
Highway Division: (Monday - Thursday) 6:30AM-3:30PM and (Fridays) 6:30AM-10:30AM
April 27: Office Hours for Congressman Joe Kennedy III in Easton - This Saturday
Congressman Kennedy will be holding office hours in Easton at the library this Saturday, April 27th from 2PM-3PM. This event is open to the public. Residents with questions can contact Congressman Kennedy's Attleboro office at 508-431-1110 or the Newton office at 617-332-3333.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day - Easton Police Station - Lothrop Street
Saturday April 27th from 10am to 2pm at the Police Station on Lothrop Street. Bring your prescription medications for disposal to the Easton Police Station. Over-the-counter and pet medications will also be accepted. You can drive right into the parking lot and pass the meds directly to the volunteers. Sharps (needles, syringes), thermometers, IV bags, medical devices, and personal care products WILL NOT be accepted - sharps can be dropped off on 4/20 from 8am to noon at Frothingham Hall during Household Hazardous Waste Day.

April 27: Annual Water Division Open House

The Water Division will hold its 35th annual Open House on Saturday, April 27th from 10AM to 12PM at Water Division Office located at 417 Bay Road. For more details please click this link<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/water_events.php>.
April 28: Rabies Clinic - Easton Police Department

The Town of Easton will be holding a Rabies Clinic on Sunday, April 28th. The Clinic will be held at the Easton Police Station, 46 Lothrop Street, Easton from 9AM-11:30AM. Cats from 9-10AM, Dogs from 10AM-11:30AM. 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.
May 1: Open Burning Ends - Easton Fire Department Introduces New Online Burning Permit System
In an effort to streamline the burning permit process for residents, the Town of Easton has moved from our in-person, paper permits, to an online application system. The improvements to the system for a burning permit, as well as requests to burn each day, we believe will greatly benefit our residents. Now permits can be applied for from a home computer, a laptop or even your smart phone. The steps to apply for a 2019 burning permit are very easy and the can be done in minutes Click Here<https://eastonfire.com/open-burning-permits-2/> or apply directly at https://permiteyes.net/easton/burning/homepage.asp all you need to submit the application is your name, street address and phone number.
The new online burning permit system will be in use for the upcoming 2019 burning permit season (which commences on January 15th through May 1st). This will be the only method for applying for a burning permit moving forward, including agricultural permits. If you have any questions or need assistance, call 508-230-0750. A kiosk will be available at 413 Bay Rd. (Fire Station #3) during normal business hours, for those without access to a computer. We appreciate your patience during our transition to the new online service, and we hope that you find the process more efficient and user-friendly than methods used in the past. The Burning Season runs from January. For more information, please visit Easton Fire Department<https://eastonfire.com/>.
May 1: Phase II Water Restrictions in Place in Easton
Mandatory outside water restrictions are in place from May 1st to September 30th. This action is necessary to be in compliance with the Town's Water Management Act Permit. For more information on the web, please go to water restrictions<http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/water_restriction.php>.
Phase II restricts water on an even/odd basis as follows:
*     Customers at even-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
*     Customers at odd-numbered addresses will be restricted to allow lawn watering only on Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 5:00 AM-8:00 AM and 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Handheld hoses will be allowed anytime.
May 2: Seeking Public Input on Tufts Farm Conceptual Master Plan @ 7:00 PM
The Easton Conservation Commission and Conway School of Landscape Design seek your ideas on how best to utilize the town-owned Tufts Farm. Located at 108 Canton Street, this 15-acre farmstead is a local historical resource leased to a farmer, which abuts the larger Flyaway Pond Conservation Area. A conceptual Master Plan will be developed which may include parking areas and circulation plan for the public-facing portion of the farmstead, delineation of the more private residential and working farm area, re-establishing orchards and farming plots, and creating a trail head to the Flyaway Pond conservation area. Join us on Thursday May 2 @ 7:00 PM in the Colleen Corona Board Room on the first floor of Town Hall, 136 Elm Street.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Recreation Department Programs
The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Track and Field, Tennis, Full Day Summer Program, Running Club, Kindergarten Lacrosse, Adult Pickleball. Adult Gentle Yoga and Adult Line Dancing. Click here for more information: 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
The Ames Free Library - LOVE YOUR LIBRARY
The Ames Free Library is sending you a love letter, thanking you for your generosity. You sustain us as we strive continually for excellence. Please visit www.AmesFreeLibrary.org<http://www.AmesFreeLibrary.org> and click "Support Us" to make a donation today. Thank you!
Ames Free Library
The Ames Free Library will be rolling out a host of family events and new things to try in 2019. Check out our website! www.AmesFreeLibrary.org<http://www.AmesFreeLibrary.org>

Ames Free Library

The Ames Free Library now offers Home Delivery service to Easton residents who are temporarily or permanently unable to visit the Library in-person. For more information, visit our Home Delivery<https://amesfreelibrary.org/home-delivery> page! Link: https://www.amesfreelibrary.org/home-delivery
Thursdays: Ames Free Library Welcomes You to Join the Social Club
Free program for young adults (18-29 years). Every Thursday night in March from 6PM-8PM at the Queset House.

Saturdays: Learn How to Use Google's Free Apps at the Ames Free Library
Join Burt Lewis, an Easton tech expert, trainer, and local social media pioneer for a free session that will teach you to navigate Google. Sessions are held every Saturday from 11AM-3PM. Each session lasts one hour and pre-registration is required. Contact the Ames Free Library for more information or visit our website: www.AmesFreeLibrary.org<http://www.AmesFreeLibrary.org>
South Coast Rail Project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is transitioning all project websites into the newly designed, statewide www.mass.gov<http://www.mass.gov> website. The South Coast Rail's new project website can be found at: www.mass.gov/south-coast-rail<http://www.mass.gov/south-coast-rail>.
April 27: Who's At the Original Easton Farmer's Winter Market from 10AM-2PM?
This is the last indoor market for local favorites Langwater Farm (produce) and Jordan Seafood (seafood). And it's the first market for our new market manager, Ross Muscato of Easton. Do stop in to say hello. Other source of farm goods and locally sourced products provided by: Bay Breeze (soaps); Daddy's Homegrown (beef); Oakdale Farm (produce); Rosie Bud (honey and honey-based products) and All Hands In (personal care products for a cause). The Original Easton Farmer's Market winter location is at the Fellowship Hall of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln Street in North Easton, until Memorial Day weekend. Check out our Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/EastonOriginalFarmersMarket/> for the latest information.

April 27: Ames Free Library - Spring Book Sale at Queset

Saturday, April 27th the Friends of the Ames Free Library will have its spring book sale at "Queset" from 10AM-2PM. An amazing collection of books will be available. Saturday, May 4th the semi-annual Ken Martin Memorial Bottle Drive will be held at the Historical Society Station from 9AM-1PM. Pickup is available by calling 508-238-7774. Sunday, May 5th at 2PM the annual Historical Society meeting will be held at "Queset". Executive Director of the Ames Free Library, Dr. Uma Hiremath will reminisce about her experiences in the Library. The public is invited.  Refreshments.
April 27: The 6th Annual EASTON PMC KIDS RIDE
Bike-a-thon fundraiser for Kids Ages 2-15, benefiting pediatric and adult patient care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is Saturday, 4/27/2019. Online Pre-registration is required by 4/22. There will be face-painting, tattoos, bike-decorating, raffles, & more! Activities 9am-11:30am @ Parkview Elementary, 50 Spooner St. For Rider & Volunteer registration, Sponsor and Event information please go to the Ride website at www.kids.pmc.org/easton.aspx<http://www.kids.pmc.org/easton.aspx>. A Virtual Rider category is available for children that are not able to ride on 4/27 and want to participate in the fundraising.  Follow the Easton PMC Kids Ride on www.facebook.com/eastonpmckidsride<http://www.facebook.com/eastonpmckidsride> for updates.
April 27: Easton PMC Kids Ride Life-Saving Programs
Please register on or before April 27th to support these life-saving programs hosted by Easton's PMC Kids Ride: (1) Sign-up to Save the Life of a patient in need of a stem-cell transplant. It takes a hero like you! Text 'Cure72' to 61474 or go to join.bethematch.org/PMCgivesHope<http://www.join.bethematch.org/PMCgivesHope> to begin the registration process. (2) Sign-up to donate blood aboard the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's Hospital Blood Mobile at Parkview School by appointment 7:30-1pm on 4/27 - visit http://tinyurl.com/PMCKidsRides2019.
May 1, 2019: The Easton Music Department Presents String Night
Wednesday, May 1st performances will include OA Chamber Orchestra, EMS Chamber Orchestras, & OA Guitar Ensemble. Beginning at 7PM located at Easton Middle School Auditorium, 98 Columbus Ave. North Easton, MA. This is a free event, but donations will be accepted to support the OA Music Department.

May 2: The 20th Annual Historical Society's "Chowder and Chatter"

The Chowder and Chatter will be held at the Southeastern Vocational Regional High School on Thursday, May 2nd at 6PM, funded by Avery L. and Kevin Williams. After the dinner the panel discussion will focus on the 50th anniversary of the Society's being given the former H. H. Richardson Old Colony Railroad Station by John S. II. David, and Oliver F. Ames and William A. Parker. Descendants of the three Ames' will be the panelists with Edmund Hands as moderator. Seats are still available by contacting Hazel Varella at 508-238-3614.
May 4: NRT's 2019 Farm Festival
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10AM - 2PM *Rain date, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Any date changes will be announced on the NRT's website (https://www.nrtofeaston.org/) and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NRT.SheepPasture/ Admission is $20/ family, up to 5 people. Admission includes all games, crafts, activities, music, and games. Food will be available for purchase if desired for a small fee. Families are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch and blanket to enjoy outdoors! Vendors may be on site with local crafts, etc. and those items are not included with admission fee. Please no dogs or other pets at the event. Service dogs are welcome. All admission fees directly benefit the operations of the NRT of Easton & Sheep Pasture!
May 11: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Saturday, May 11th marks the 27th 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 11th and your letter carrier will do the rest. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Easton who need our help. We invite you to join in America's great day of giving and help us in our fight to end hunger. To volunteer with the sorting and packing the day of the drive please contact the Easton Food Pantry at 508-230-0670.

May 11: Bike Collection at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Bikes Not Bombs Non-Profit Organization

Bikes Not Bombs (BNB), a nonprofit organization in Jamaica Plain, will be coming to the church's parking lot located at 143 Lincoln Street in North Easton on Saturday, May 11th from 10AM-2PM to collect used bicycles, all sizes (except tricycles), to repurpose them. The best ones might be refurbished in their local shop, for sale to the public. Most will be shipped overseas to be used in areas where they could serve as transportation, etc. Here is a link to their website: https://bikesnotbombs.org/help-out/donate-bikes Check the website to see what they do and don't accept. They also accept bike parts, bike tools. Bikes DON'T need to be in working order. They are experts at fixing them! Because most of the bikes are shipped abroad in huge containers, BNB asks people to donate $10 along with each bike to help pay for their transportation. Questions, contact Rita at norijo at earthlink.net<mailto:norijo at earthlink.net> with this subject: Bike Collection
May 11: Foundation for Excellence in Education in Easton - Cornhole Tournament
Foundation for Excellence in Education in Easton (FEEE) is hosting its Inaugural Cornhole Tournament. Saturday, May 11th at Langwater Farm. Kids brackets ($30/2-person team) 11AM - 1PM; adult brackets ($35/2-person team) 1PM - 3PM. Oven pizza for sale by Langwater farm. Beer and wine for sale from Shoveltown Brewery. Join us for a fun and family-friendly day in Easton with a bit of friendly cornhole competition! https://forms.gle/ThdNCcGkViiaTBEw7<https://forms.gle/ThdNCcGkViiaTBEw7?fbclid=IwAR1Ntf-D3IhcQvmXkRAnIxCL4MasMR8UBJXhcpZ8r2hrrhOFnHymKz-DDQM> to register. Email info at feeeonline.org<mailto:info at feeeonline.org> with any questions.
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