[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier December 13, 2019

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Holiday Hours
Happy Holidays! In observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holiday weeks, please note the following schedule for the Town Offices:
Monday, December 23                8:30 AM -   7:30 PM
Tuesday, December 24                8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, December 25          CLOSED All Day
Thursday, December 26              8:30 AM -   4:30 PM
Friday, December 27                   8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday, December 30                8:30 AM -   7:30 PM
Tuesday, December 31                8:30 AM -   4:30 PM
Wednesday, January 1                 CLOSED All Day
Thursday, January 3                     8:30 AM -   4:30 PM
Friday, January 4                          8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Town of Easton Employment Opportunities
The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities available:

*   Director of Planning Economic Development

*   Communications Dispatchers - 40 hours per week, part time and per diem
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities<http://www.easton.ma.us/easton_residents/employment_opportunities.php>
Now through February 29: 2020 Dog Licensing
Dog licenses for 2020 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?TID=22364> (.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 Clerk's Office during normal business hours. (Mondays 8:30AM - 7:30PM, Tues/Wed/Thur 8:30AM - 4:30PM, Fri 8:30AM-12:30PM)

*  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> and are ONLY required when registering your dog by mail.
Notice to Property Owners in Queset Sewer District
At this time the Queset Sewer District construction is substantially complete and ready for connections. Property owners in the Queset Sewer District that are part of the sewer project that would like to connect should contact a Licensed Drain Layer or contact a contractor who is eligible to become licensed to begin the process of connecting to sewer. The cost to connect to the sewer lines installed by the Town is the responsibility of the property owner. We recommend getting as many quotes as possible for the work and to be clear on what is or is not included in the scope of work (i.e. restoration of lawns, driveways, walkways, removal of trees, internal plumbing changes, abandonment of septic or cesspool, pumping of the old system, cost of permits, etc.). Only Licensed Drain Layers (or those applying to be licensed) may apply for a sewer permit. The Town of Easton will license contractors that have experience installing municipal sanitary sewer, possess the required insurance, and have posted a $5,000 performance bond. For more information visit the DPW Permit page at https://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/permits.php.
Five Corners Sewer Construction Project: Phase II
Phase II of the Five Corners Sewer Project includes installation of a sanitary sewer collection system from Roberts Drive along Route 106 down Foundry Street to the Five Corners area and will result in one-way traffic along Route 106 during most of the construction. The greatest amount of traffic is anticipated to occur during morning commuting hours. To stay connected during construction, please visit www.fivecornerssewer.com<http://www.fivecornerssewer.com> for project information and to sign up for construction updates and traffic alerts. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may email us at fivecorners at easton.ma.us<mailto:fivecorners at easton.ma.us> or call us at (888) 527-6797.
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/.
The Public Health Nurse will be available for Blood Pressure readings for Easton residents on a walk in basis (no appointment needed) according to the following Tuesday schedule. Please note the Public Health nurse will be able to do blood pressure readings, not Blood Sugar.

*  Elise Circle Community Rm - Tuesday, December 17 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

*  Town Hall (136 Elm St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm) - Tuesday, December 24 (9:30AM-10:30AM)
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/5e357e0f-16a4-e911-a2d0-000c29a59557/Public%20Nurse%20Schedule%204%20locations%202019%20rev%207%2012%202019>
Meetings Next Week: December 16 through December 20
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>
December 13: Veterans Appreciation Day - Games, Entertainment, and Lunch!
Please join Easton Veterans' Services for our 2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 11am-3pm at Frothingham Hall - 15 Barrows Street, Easton. We will have a buffet-style lunch and there will be two Cornhole sets, a ping pong table, as well as tables for cards and board games. Children, Family and friends of veterans are also welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 508-230-0690 x3.
Week of December 16: Bulky Item Pick-up
The week of December 16, 2019 will be the next "FREE BULK ITEM" pickup week for Waste Management customers. If you are enrolled in our Waste Management trash program, you can put one (1) large item curbside on your regular trash day to be picked up at no charge to you. No need to call the office, just have your item out at 7:00 a.m. You can find the list of acceptable items on the Town's website. Any questions call the DPW @ 508-230-0800.
Now through April 1, 2020: Real Estate Exemption Applications for FY2020 Now Available
Applications for real estate property tax exemptions for FY2020 are now available through the Easton Assessors' Office. The town offers many exemptions designed to reduce property tax for qualifying seniors and disabled residents. Exemptions include:

*     Elderly, for those age 65 and older who qualify by income and assets;

*     Widow, widower, persons over 70 or minor surviving child with asset limit;

*     Disabled veterans, blind, tax deferral; and

*     Community Preservation Act with income limits
Those interested in further information or applications should visit the Assessors' section of the town's website at Easton Real Estate Property Tax Exemptions<https://eastontownma.documents-on-demand.com/document/e418076f-f698-e911-a2cd-000c29a59557/2020%20RE%20Exemption%20info%20for%20web%20site.pdf&fromFrame=1>. If you would prefer to avoid long lines and believe that you may need assistance, call the Assessors' Office (508) 230-0520 to schedule an appointment to review your application. You may drop off the application at the Assessors' office or mail the completed application.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Now through December 17: Photography Competition & Preservation Awards
The Easton Historical Commission is accepting photographs through December 17, 2019 for the 20th Annual Photography Competition, Sunday January 26, 2020 from 1PM-3PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Recipients of the Chaffin Award (for an individual making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton) and the Briggs Award (for a building or landscape project significant to Easton's historical integrity) will be announced at the event. Photographs should be taken in Easton and should be on the themes of The Historic Beauty of Easton, The Natural Beauty of Easton, The Beauty of Easton Through its People, or The Pets/Animals of Easton. 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. Photographs may be dropped off for or mailed to John Ventresco at 475 Depot St, S Easton, MA 02375 or emailed to jventresco at comcast.net<mailto:jventresco at comcast.net>. For more information regarding the photo competition and Preservation Achievement Awards Program, please contact John Ventresco at 508-269-0551 or jventresco at comcast.net<mailto:jventresco at comcast.net>.
Easton Community Access Television (ECAT)
Would you like to help ECAT shape our programming and strategies for the future? ECAT is partnering with Stonehill College on two exciting research initiatives: an online survey and a focus group. If you are interested in participating in one or both please send an email to Prof. Kristin McGillicuddy at kmcgillicuddy at stonehill.edu<mailto:kmcgillicuddy at stonehill.edu>.
Free Town of Easton Community Calendar
The free town of Easton Community Calendar from September 2019 through August 2020, prepared and published by the North Easton Savings Bank, is now available. In addition to listing town, school and organizational events, it included information about civic and religious groups, community activities, and a brief history of the 135 years of the Ames Free Library. Assisted by the Easton Country Club, Morse Insurance, and Scoreboard Enterprises, the calendar is a valuable resource for all residents. Calendars are available at the Ames Free Library, Easton Historical Society, Town Offices, and all Easton branches of the North Easton Savings Bank.
Mondays through Saturdays: Ames Free Library - Find Entertainment & Inspiration
Find entertainment & inspiration at one of the great programs offered at the Ames Free Library! You can also browse our wide collection of books, large print materials, magazines, newspapers, audio books, database resources, DVDs and music suitable for all ages and interests. Weekly Storytimes are conducted in the Children's Room of the Main Library from 10:30AM-11AM on Monday - Thursday. All library programs are at Queset House, 51 Main Street unless listed otherwise. Free and open to all. For more information, call (508) 238-2000, check www.amesfreelibrary.org<http://www.amesfreelibrary.org/> or Email info at amesfreelibrary.org<mailto:info at amesfreelibrary.org>.
December 13: Community Meditation
>From 10:30 am -11:30 am, Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Want to share mindfulness skills and meet other folks with contemplative practices? Welcome to an open, peer-to-peer meditation sangha, where we will sit together for 30 minutes of meditation in a low key, supportive environment. Anyone with a meditation practice in any tradition is welcome. Facilitators are doubly welcome! Please bring a cushion for sitting. Free and open to all.
December 14: Original Easton Farmer's Market Winter Location - Fellowship Hall, 143 Lincoln Street

The 2019-20 winter Original Easton Farmer's Market (OEFM), which began on Saturday, November 2, and runs through Saturday, May 23, 2020 is held every Saturday, with market hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The OEFM winter location is inside the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (HTLC), at 143 Lincoln Street, in North Easton. For the Saturday, December 14, 2019 OEFM our vendors of locally grown, locally made, and locally raised are Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, potted plants, jam, jellies, oils, and vinegars), Say Cheese (artisan cheese), Lady C & J Soulfood & Catering INC. (barbecue and soul food), Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sourdough pastries, and sourdough-crusted chicken pot pies), Daddy's Homegrown (humanely and pasture-raised beef and pork), Garden of Easton (microgreens and herbs), Rosie Bud Farm (raw honey; soaps and lotions made from raw honey), All Hands In (quality personal care products made by survivors of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation; proceeds of sales go to heal those who have suffered, and to fight and prevent, these abuses), Creative Confections (creatively designed gift chocolates), Mookie's Pet Treats (fresh-baked dog treats), and Treats 2 Meet (hand-sewn blankets, scarves, and bage; gifts for people and pets).
December 14: Artisan's Faire and Holiday Tea
The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District is excited to announce their eighth annual Artisans Faire & Holiday Tea, which will be held at Queset House, 51 Main Street, North Easton, on Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Artisans Faire is free and handicap accessible. There is an admission fee required for the Holiday Tea. The much-anticipated Holiday Tea will feature teas, coffee, buttermilk scones, clotted cream, assorted jams, tea sandwiches, petit fours and other dainties, as well as some surprises. The cost to attend the Holiday Tea is $40 per guest, $20 for children 10 and under. Feel free to dress for the occasion! Reservations are required. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Carolyn Cole at fairewind7 at aol.com<mailto:fairewind7 at aol.com> or 508-230-5874.
December 14: The 4th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair Hosted by the Oliver Ames Marching Band
The Oliver Ames Marching band is hosting its 4th Annual Holiday Shopping Fair on December 14th from 9AM-2PM. The fair will be held at the high school cafeteria located at 100 Lothrop St. North Easton, Come on out and enjoy some holiday music and cheer while local crafters and vendors help you with all your holiday shopping needs!! Check out our FB event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2472694962847395/
December 14: Friends of the Ames Library - Book Sale and Silent Auction

The Friends of the Ames Free Library will hold a book sale and silent auction during the Artisans Faire at Queset House on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come visit us on the second floor in the media room, where we will be offering a large selection of new and gently- used holiday and coffee table books, along with a silent auction for a gift certificate to Rosa's Food Shoppe & Restaurant. Your purchases will help the Friends support library activities and programs and buy items that are not in the library's budget. We hope to see you there! For questions please contact amesfreefriends at gmail.com<mailto:amesfreefriends at gmail.com>.
December 15: Annual Holiday Hand Bell Concert at Borderland
On Sunday, December 15, at 2:00pm join us for our Annual Hand Bell Concert inside the ornate two-story library of the Ames Mansion. The North Easton Unity Church Hand Bell Choir will once again awe audiences with their beautiful holiday music in the perfect setting. This unforgettable event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Borderland. Admission is $10 per person and there is a 20% discount for members of the Friends of Borderland. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated. Tickets can only be purchased at the door the day of this event. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, questions or concerns, please call Borderland at 508-238-6566.
2nd Saturday Each Month: Easton Genealogy Club
>From 2pm-4pm. Stuck on a tough "puzzle" in your family tree? Join Ed Hands and the Easton Genealogy Club where you can use the Ames Free Library's resources to solve the riddle! The Easton Genealogy Club meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Free and open to all! Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Library Room.

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