[Eastontowncrier] Town Crier November 22, 2019

[Easton Town Crier]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS AND NOTICES
Town Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Town Offices will close at 12:30pm Wednesday, November 27th and will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday November 29th.
Town Office hours for the week of November 25th are as follows: Monday - 8:30am - 7:30pm; Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm; Thursday & Friday - Closed.
Ending of Restriction on Outdoor Activities Town of Easton, Chapter 332 (mosquito-borne illnesses)
Easton has experienced a hard frost. Please note that the restriction on outdoor activities voted on August 7, 2019 by the Board of Health per Code of the Town of Easton, Chapter 332 (mosquito-borne illnesses), is no longer in effect.
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/.
South Coast Rail Project

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is transitioning all project websites into the newly designed, statewide 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>. There is now a South Coast Rail Interactive Corridor Map, which is available on the Corridor Maps<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwODEyLjkwMzIwMzEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwODEyLjkwMzIwMzEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzEyOTA3OCZlbWFpbGlkPWFsYW5naGF1c2VyQGVhc3Rvbi5tYS51cyZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbmdoYXVzZXJAZWFzdG9uLm1hLnVzJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://www.mass.gov/service-details/south-coast-rail-project-corridor-maps> page of the project website. It provides a detailed, street-by-street view of the entire Phase 1 and Full Build corridors, including each station and layover facility. You can enter a property's street address to locate where a property is in relation to the tracks.
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.

·   Parker Terrace Community Rm - Tuesday, December 3 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

·  Frothingham Hall - COA (15 Barrows St) Tuesday, December 10 (9:30AM-10:30AM)

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

·  Town Hall (136 Elm St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm) - Tuesday, November 26 (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>
Now through End of November: Fire Station #2 at 87 Depot Street - Under Construction - Closed
Fire Station #2 on Depot Street will be closed through the end of November during construction to add an addition and renovate the existing station. Fire Personnel and apparatus will be housed during the period of construction at Fire Station #3; on Bay road. Please remember to call 911 immediately in the event of an emergency.
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.
Meetings Next Week: November 25 through November 29
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>
November 21 through November 27: FY2020 Assessed Values
The Board of Assessors of the Town of Easton wishes to announce that it has completed its state-mandated revaluation of all properties for Fiscal Year 2020 subject to preliminary certification review by the Bureau of Local Assessment of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). It should be noted that the BLA/DOR has not issued preliminary certification as of this date and that all assessed values are subject to change. The public disclosure period will be in effect from Thursday, November 21, 2019 to Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (excluding Saturday and Sunday) during regular town hall hours, which are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Appeals may be made during the disclosure period. The information will also be available on the following web site: www.easton.ma.us<http://www.easton.ma.us>
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>.
November 23: Original Easton Farmer's Market is at its Winter Location, the Fellowship Hall at 143 Lincoln Street, from 10AM-2PM
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 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, November 23, 2019 OEFM our vendors of locally grown, locally made, and locally raised are Lady C & J Soulfood & Catering INC. (barbecue and soul food), Bridgewater Village Bakery (sourdough bread, sourdough pastries, and sourdough-crusted chicken pot pies), Rosie Bud Farm (raw honey; soaps and lotions made from raw honey), Oakdale Farms (fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, potted plants, jam, jellies, oils, and vinegars), 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), Daddy's Home Grown (humanely and free-range raised beef, pork, and chicken), Knot Be Gone Therapeutic Massage (chair massages), and Creative Confections (creatively designed gift chocolates).
November 23: Kindle Coaching
2pm-4pm, Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office. Your library offers more than just books on paper! Did you know you can borrow library books on Kindle, and other digital media? If you need coaching on how to do this, visit Dan Paré at Queset House. Come learn about Libby and OverDrive, two apps and websites you can use to borrow eBooks for all Kindle devices, as well as audiobooks, magazines, and videos for Kindle Fires. You can also learn how to use the apps on your smart devices. When you come to your appointment, you're encouraged to bring your library card and Kindle (or smart device), as well as the sign-in info and password for the Amazon account connected to your Kindle, so you can practice borrowing a Kindle book during the coaching. Sessions are held every Monday from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, and on the 4th Saturday of the month at 2:00 & 3:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.
November 23: Fall Fundraiser for Smokey Chestnut Farm Rescue
Saturday, November 23rd, join us for our Autumn Fundraiser at Simpson Spring in Easton from 12 noon to 4:00pm. Harper Lane Brewery will be serving yummy brews. There will be music (DJ Eric Lothrop), food, and fun for all ages! Crafts and games and face painting. Great raffles and holiday gifts for sale too. Please join us for an awesome day!
November 23 and November 25: Kindle Coaching
Your library offers more than just books on paper! Did you know you can borrow library books on Kindle, and other digital media? If you need coaching on how to do this, visit Dan Paré at Queset House. Come learn about Libby and OverDrive, two apps and websites you can use to borrow eBooks for all Kindle devices, as well as audiobooks, magazines, and videos for Kindle Fires. You can also learn how to use the apps on your smart devices. When you come to your appointment, you're encouraged to bring your library card and Kindle (or smart device), as well as the sign-in info and password for the Amazon account connected to your Kindle, so you can practice borrowing a Kindle book during the coaching. Sessions are held every Monday from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, and on the 4th Saturday of the month at 2:00 & 3:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session and call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office
November 25: Library Beaders
Join the Library Beaders on the 4th Monday of each month, 6pm-7pm, as we explore the infinite variety of ways to assemble beads of every size, shape, and color. Bring a piece in progress or an idea for something you'd like to create. Our goal is to have fun while being inspired by fellow artisans, sharing tips, techniques, and resources. Let your inner bead shine! Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace
November 26: The American Legion Post 7 Meeting

The American Legion Post 7 Easton, Ma invites any interested veterans to their next meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The Meeting begins at 7pm and normally runs until 8pm at the VFW Hall, 61 Rockland Street on the corner of Allen Road, Easton, MA.
November 26: BC Crafting Group
We are a small group who meets informally each week to craft. Although originally beaders, we now work with different mediums and embrace any crafter interested in joining. We find things like color and design are not craft specific and most of us have an interest in several areas. If you are looking for input, inspiration, or just pleasant company please bring a project and join us. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace, 5pm - 7pm
November 26: Council on Aging Book Club; Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home." - Amazon.com. The Council on Aging Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Our Meetings take place at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street, N. Easton, MA. We welcome all new members! Free and open to all! Event Location: Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street
November 26: Photography 101
Learn basic photography with award winning photographer Eric Lothrop. Put down that iPhone and shoot like a pro. Eric will teach you everything you need to know for taking great photos in no time. All you need is DSLR camera to get started (Point and Shoot cameras such as Power Shot, Cyber-Shoot and Coolpix are not covered in these sessions). Sessions with Eric are for 1 hour, and are by appointment only. 11am-12noon. Please schedule your session and call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Information Cafe
November 26: DNA & Genealogy for Beginners
Have you just gotten your results back from Ancestry DNA (or other site) and not sure where to begin?
Chris Delano is available on Tuesday afternoons, 1:15pm - 3:15pm, to help you get started on the library's ancestry.com<http://ancestry.com> program to begin searching for your ancestors, or to help you understand the basic concepts of DNA testing and its use in genealogical research.  Chris is an amateur genealogist who has used DNA as well as genealogical records to find biological parents from a birth 100 years ago.  If you are curious make an appointment with Chris to review your test and help you get started on a new genealogical adventure. Be sure to bring your laptop or tablet with wifi, and your user name and password to access your DNA results. Please schedule your session online and call 508-238-2000, ext. 3. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Office
November 28: Ames Free Library will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
November 29: Family Movie Matinee
When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy. IMDB rated G; 100 minutes. Bring a blanket or pillow to make yourself comfy, and bring your own nut-free snack if desired. Event Location: Queset House, 1st Floor Presentation Commons; 1pm - 3pm.
November 29: Converting Slides and Negatives to Digital
Do you have a bunch of photo slides that need to be brought into the 21st century or negatives that you never got around to developing? Well Pat has you covered! He'll show you how to use the library's simple scanner to help preserve those memories. Available 10:30am -12:30pm. Register Here! Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Digital Media Lab
November 29: Community Meditation
10:30am - 11:30 am; 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.
November 29 through December 1: The Easton Historical Society Black Friday and Beyond Sale
The Easton Historical Society is having a Black Friday and Beyond Sale. Come see us at the H.H. Richardson Train Station on Friday, November 29, Saturday, November 30, and December 1, and the whole month of December, to find great Easton gifts. Incredible markdowns and more. Free items with purchases. 508-238-7774. Come and visit and shop! Sale ends December 24.
November 30: Sewing Machine One-on-One
11am-1pm. Event Location: Queset House, 2nd Floor Makerspace. 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 Julie so that she can introduce you to the Janome sewing machine. Once you have used the Janome sewing machine in this 30 minute tutorial you can check out the machine for in library use. Sessions are held on the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Saturday of the month from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and are by appointment only. Please schedule your session by viewing the Ames Free Library website or call 508-238-2000, ext. 3.
December 7: The Lions Present: Easton's Holiday Festival and Main Street Stroll
SAVE THE DATE! From 10AM to 6PM. Holiday Market at the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Story Hour at the Ames Free Library. Fire Pits and S'Mores in the Bocce Court at the Queset House. Props for Photo Opps in the Queset. Garden. Look for Santa and Surprises! Hay Wagon and Train Rides through town. "Build A Snowman" Scavenger Hunt at the Rockery and Downtown. Holiday Festival Parade 12:30 down Main Street featuring Santa Claus (12:00 PM Gather at Easton Village Shoppes 285 Washington Street). Festival Family Show 1:30PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Special Guests: Urban Lunchmeat. Kids Crafts, Games and Prizes. The Governor Ames Estate. Magic 106.7 11PM - 2PM at the Rockery. New Additions: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Station... Langwater Farm Hot Apple Cider Donuts and Craft Pizza. Grande Finale!!! Tree Lighting 4:45 PM at the Rockery. Special Music and a visit from Santa! And Remember to Stroll... Rain date: Sunday, December 8, 2019
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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