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 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the MBTA are proposing to restore passenger rail transportation between the South Coast and Boston. MassDOT and MBTA are designing a new rail connection making use  of the existing MBTA Stoughton Commuter Rail Line. Design for this route is currently 15% complete. In addition, MassDOT and MBTA are currently considering an alternative rail route between Boston and the South Coast that could potentially be designed and constructed more quickly than can the Stoughton route. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.

DATE: 9/13/2016                                        CONTACT: Kristin Kennedy 

TOWN: Easton                                          TELEPHONE: 508-230-0620

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts.  The type of mosquito was Culex pipiens & Culex restuans. Artificial and natural containers are the preferred larval habitat for these mosquitoes.  They feed mainly on birds and occasionally on mammals. They are the primary vectors of WNV.  Easton has 1 WNV positive mosquito sample identified in 2016.

The Town of Easton Department of Public Works is accepting applications for snow plowing contractors for the 2016 – 2017 winter season. Applications can be picked up at the Department of Public Works, 130 Center Street between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Applications are also available by clicking here. or call DPW 508-230-0800.

*New Competitive Rates and Incentives*

Pickup: $80

6-wheel: $90 - $115

10-wheel/Tri-Axle: $125 - $130

Backhoe: $125

Loaders: $150 - $175

The Board of Selectmen are accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill the unexpired term of a School Committee member. If appointed, the volunteer will serve on the School Committee until the Town Election in April 2017 at which point they may run for election to the School Committee. Interested applicants must submit a volunteer form, available at the Town Offices and at www.easton.ma.us under “Volunteer Opportunities”, no later than September 19, 2016.

The Town of Easton has surplus computer equipment that could not be sold on Municibid.  Specifically there are 17 Gateway and HP Compaq computers that functioned well the last time they were plugged in. These computers are now released to any interested residents of Easton on a first come, first serve basis at no charge.  No monitors or displays are included.  These computers will be distributed in an “as is” condition with no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, no benefits or agreements to service, repair, either expressed or implied for the unit and no guarantees that the unit is in current working condition. 

If you are interested in taking one of these computers (1 only per household please), please call Mike Deltano at 508-230-0571 on Monday, June 27, to reserve a computer and schedule a pickup time.  To see a detailed list of the equipment please click here.

State Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours on Monday, June 27 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Queset House, located at 51 Main Street, North Easton, MA 02356. Anyone wishing to meet with her may drop in or call 617-722-2305 to reserve an appointment, including appointments that need to be scheduled outside office hours.  

The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 30th. The parade will meet on Church Street at 1:30 pm, before commencing at 2:00 pm at the Church Street cemetery. Parade Marshals are Cathy Folan - USMC and Jason Haven - USA and Easton's VSO. The parade will travel down Depot Street toward the Civil War Memorial, where a ceremony will take place. 

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day, and remember to thank the Veterans of the United States for their service and sacrifice.

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The Board of Selectmen are accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill the unexpired term of a Board of Health member. If appointed, the volunteer will serve on the Board of Health until the Town Election in April 2017 at which point they may run for election to the Board of Health. Interested applicants must submit a volunteer form, available at the Town Offices and at www.easton.ma.us under “Volunteer Opportunities”, to the Selectmen's Office at 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356 or via email to cread@easton.ma.us no later than May 31, 2016.

South Street has been closed to through traffic at the culvert over Mulberry Brook until further notice. One of two existing stone culverts experienced a partial collapse in the shoulder of the road. Upon further investigation of the culvert it was determined that the culvert may no longer be safe for vehicular traffic. The DPW is coordinating to have the structures inspected by a structural engineer to determine if and when the structures can be returned to service. Barricades and signs have been installed to alert motorists of the situation.

The Annual Town Election will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Oliver Ames High School on Lothrop Street. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. All registered voters are to vote at the High School. Check your voter registration status by visiting our Voting and Election Information website – http://easton.ma.us/departments/town_clerk1/election_information.php The voter registration deadline for the Town Election is Wednesday, April 6^th. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 8:00 pm that day for registration. Absentee ballots are anticipated to arrive this week.

The Town of Easton is happy to announce that the long-delayed Easton Middle School and Oliver Ames High School Solar Projects can proceed. These projects will see 0.71 MW panels installed on the roofs of both schools, generating approximately $79,000 in net metering credits in the first year and upwards of $1.24 million over the 20 year term of the agreement for the Town of Easton.   

Please join us this Sunday, from 9am - 12pm to help with trail work at the Clifford Grant Management Area.

To hear more about the proposed Complete Streets Policy, please join us for a public information session on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Olmsted Richardson Cafeteria at 6:00pm - 8:00pm. For more information about Complete Streets, click here.

The Town will be hosting a public forum on the proposed recodified zoning bylaw on Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 PM in the Corona Room of Town Hall.  All are invited to attend. The Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Appeals and Town Staff have been working since last summer to ensure Easton's zoning bylaw is clear, consistent, up-to-date, and in keeping with Massachusetts General law and recent case law. A draft of the bylaw and  information on the recoding process is available here: http://www.easton.ma.us/…/plannin…/Zoning_Bylaw_Recoding.php

 
Due to the weather forecast, the Town Offices and Frothingham Hall will open at 12:30 PM on Monday, March 21, 2016. All evening meetings will continue as scheduled.

Participants to include Habitat for Humanity, Mass Housing, Next Step Living, Housing Solutions for Southeastern Massachusetts.

Easton’s Affordable Housing Trust invites the public to the Affordable Housing Fair on Thursday, April 7^th. Nonprofit organizations and affordable housing developers will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Residents can find out about affordable rentals, home ownership opportunities, energy efficiency programs, septic betterment loans, foreclosure prevention strategies, and more. The homes and programs represented at the fair are available to people at a variety of income levels.

 The Town of Easton is proud to announce the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, presented in an entirely new, citizen-friendly format built from the ground up. This new budget format is more detailed than ever, while also including helpful guides and infographics to better convey important financial information to the public. The document itself is broken into seven sections that provide increasing levels of detail starting with the “big-picture” narrative all the way down to the departmental budget level.

 On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. in the 2^nd Floor Meeting Room at Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA there will be a public hearing regarding the proposed Regulation of the Easton Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products.  Please note the proposed regulation includes the following: 

D. Tobacco Sales to Persons Under the Minimum Legal Sales Age Prohibited:

1. No person shall sell tobacco products or permit tobacco products, as defined herein, to be sold to a person under the minimum legal sales age; or not being the individual's parent or legal guardian, give tobacco products, as defined herein, to a person under the minimum legal sales age.  The minimum legal sales age in Easton is 21.

 The Town of Easton is proud to announce that, following a vote of the Selectmen on Monday, January 11, 2016, Town Administrator David Colton entered into an agreement with Power Management Company to procure two years of electricity for the municipality at a significant discount. With over fifty municipal facility utility accounts consuming nearly 7 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, the 24 month energy purchase agreement guarantees the Town a rate of 8.2 cents per kWh, which compared to the current rate through Liberty Power, will save the Town an estimated $111,423 per year.  

The Town of Easton is proud to announce the launch of its online Financial Transparency Center, powered by ClearGov technology. This new visual budget platform empowers residents to explore all of the Town’s revenue and expenses in more detail than ever before. Pulling data from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue as well as the Town’s financial departments, residents can see how their Town stacks up compared to state averages and track financial trends over time. In addition to providing a user friendly visual budget for the public to explore, ClearGov provides town officials with powerful benchmarking tools to analyze the Town’s performance compared to similar communities around the Commonwealth.

Representative Claire Cronin wishes to invite all seniors, their loved ones and caregivers to a Community Conversation with the Chair of Joint Committee on Elder Affairs of the Massachusetts Legislature, Representative Denise C. Garlick. They will share information on the resources that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts currently uses to support our seniors. Most importantly, Representative Cronin and Chair Garlick are looking forward to listening to the issues, needs and concerns of the seniors of the community in order to plan for the future.

Monday, November 16, 2015 

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Atrium, Oliver Ames High School

100 Lothrop Street (NO FLUMIST)

 Injectable vaccine is available for individuals three years of age and older.

NO appointment needed.
Click here for more information.

Due to the forecasted rain tomorrow morning, the Veterans’ Day Parade has been cancelled. There will instead be a ceremony at the VFW located at Allen Road & Rockland Street at 11:00 AM. Everyone who wants to attend should be at the post at 10:30 am.  Please pass the word along.  Food will still be served at the VFW after the ceremony.

 
At its PastForward Preservation Conference this week in Washington, D.C., the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Driehaus Preservation Award to the Ames Shovel Works Apartments in Easton! Awards like this honor this community's commitment to protecting our historical resources and making Easton a great place to live. Click here to learn more about this award.

This summer, the Town of Easton expanded its renewable energy savings by partnering with Nexamp, the largest solar provider based in Massachusetts. By purchasing net-metering credits at a discount, the Town will grow its renewable energy portfolio while reducing municipal energy expenditures.  

The Town is happy to announce that, as part of this partnership, Nexamp is sharing the benefits of Community Solar with Easton residents and small businesses.  Now, Community Solar offers Easton families the ability to enjoy energy savings like the Town of Easton! By signing up, residents support local, clean energy, and receive a guaranteed 15% savings on their electricity bills.

Flu Vaccine is available now for Easton Residents.  Continue reading for time and location information. Any questions, please call the Board of Health: (508) 230-0620.

 
The Easton Historical Commission will for the sixteenth year, announce the names of their preservation award recipients on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 3 pm to 5 pm, at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, North Easton (more information to follow). The Chaffin and Briggs Awards will be presented at this event.

 
In the spring and summer of 2014, the Board of Selectmen began to review the proposed revised Town Charter, originally produced by the Special Act Charter Committee in 2009. At their meeting on June 23, 2014, the Board of Selectmen voted to re-establish the Special Act Charter Committee tasked with reviewing the proposed Town of Easton Charter from 2009. With assistance from the Collins Center for Public Management at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Committee held numerous public meetings during 2014 and 2015 to solicit input from the public while reviewing the proposed Charter. Continue reading for meeting details.

Since its adoption in 2001, the Community Preservation Act has helped Easton protect numerous historic and resources and open spaces, improve our affordable housing stock and improve access to outdoor recreation.  In order to be eligible for FY17 CPA funding, applicants for all potential projects must submit an Application for Eligibility by November 4, 2015.  The Community Preservation Committee and staff will review each application to ensure eligibility. If the Committee agrees a proposal is eligible, a Full Application for Community Preservation Funding must then be completed.

The Town of Easton Department of Public Works is accepting applications for snow plowing contractors for the 2015 – 2016 winter season. Applications can be picked up at the Department of Public Works, 130 Center Street between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Applications are also available on-line at this location or call DPW 508-230-0800.

 
On September 26th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Police Department on Lothrop Street, the EPD will take part in the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Program. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards. Click here for full details.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, employees from Blue Cross Blue Shield under the direction of team members of the Appalachian Mountain Club performed trail work along portions of the Bay Circuit Trail traversing Borderland State Park in Sharon and the Old Pond Management Area in Easton. The work was done as part of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s annual Service Day where employees are encouraged to volunteer their time and labor to give back to their communities in a way that is meaningful to them. 

Please click here for more information.

 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts.  Click here for more information.

Wetlands - Check before you act! Activities that alter wetlands or the buffer zone associated with a wetland resource require a permit from the Conservation Commission. If you are planning a construction project, landscaping, earth removal or grading on your property, contact the Conservation Office beforehand to determine if you need a permit from the Conservation Commission.

New Pond Management Area is one of Easton’s Conservation Land management areas easily accessible to most residents. However a locking chain and pole gate was installed to keep motorists from driving onto the dam.

 
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts. The type of mosquito was culex salinarius. It is an opportunistic biter that feeds on reptiles, birds and mammals.  In 2014, 21,760 mosquitoes were tested for WNV in Bristol County and 8 samples were positive.  Easton had 3 WNV positive mosquito samples identified in 2014.

At approximately 7:30 pm last evening (7/28), Summer Street was reopened for public passage after emergency crews cleared the scene and it was determined by the Police and Fire Chiefs that no threat to the public existed.

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 will be 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.

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the paving of Short Street will take place on Friday July 17th.  Paving on Center Street and portions of Main Street is scheduled to begin Monday July 20th and continue through the week.  Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this time.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones.   

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the reconstruction/paving of Lothrop Street will begin Tuesday June 30, 2015.  During the construction the road may be closed to thru traffic, however local traffic will be allowed to pass but may encounter minor delays.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zone.   

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Foundry Street, between Five Corners and Eastman Street, will begin on the night of Thursday June 25th.  Due to the high volume of traffic and limited roadway width this work will be performed at night between the hours of 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.   Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this time.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones.   

 
Sign up today for the Easton Recreation Department 2015 Full-Day Summer Program. This program is for children ages 6-13 (14-15 for the Workreation Program). The Program is held at the Easton Middle School from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. There are 6 one-week sessions from July 6th to August 14th that include fun filled activities throughout the day. Each session includes one field trip and a day of swimming, sports, arts and crafts and much more! Field trips include, the "Minions" movie, tour of Fenway Park, Funway, bowling at Kings, New England Aquarium and United Skates. Please register soon before it fills up. If you wait it may be too late for your child to take part in some summer fun! If you have any questions please call 508-238-3084. For more information on other programs or to sign up online please visit www.easton.ma.us under recreation.

Representative Claire D. Cronin (D-Easton) will be holding office hours in Easton on Monday, June 15, 2015. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.  Constituents are welcome to come and voice their concerns, share their views, or discuss any constituent service matter with Representative Cronin. 

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Center Street, Short Street, and portions of Main Street will begin the week of June 8th.  The portions of Main Street will include the section from Barrows Street to Canton Street and the area immediately adjacent to Washington Street.  Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this time.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones.   

The Board of Selectmen will be accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill the unexpired term of a Finance Committee member. If appointed, the volunteer will serve on the Finance Committee until the Town Election in April 2016 at which point they may run for election to the Finance Committee. Interested applicants must submit a volunteer form, available here, to the Selectmen's Office at 136 Elm Street by Monday, June 22^nd or via email to cread@easton.ma.us.

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the reconstruction/paving of Norton Avenue will begin Monday June 1, 2015.  During the construction the road may be closed to thru traffic, however local traffic will be allowed to pass but may encounter minor delays.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zone.   

The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District and the Trustees of the Reservations wish to announce the Second Annual Legacy Art/Music/Food/Fun Festival which will take place at the Governor Oliver Ames Estate, 35 Oliver Street, North Easton MA, on June 28, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Click here for more information.

 
The 2014 Annual Town Report is now available online and in the Town Offices. To access the report online, please click here. Hard copies of the report are available in the Town Offices lobby.

Foundry Street Paving Project - Night Work

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Foundry Street, between Five Corners and Eastman Street, will begin on the night of Wednesday May 20th.  

Foundry Street Paving Repairs

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the paving contractor will be making warranty repairs on Foundry Street between Five Corners and the West Bridgewater town line beginning on Wednesday May 20th.  

 Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Wednesday May 6^th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Collen A. Corona Board Room, 1^st floor, at the Town Hall, 136 Elm Street. “I encourage all interested constituents to attend my district office hours,” said Senator Joyce. As always, individuals with questions or concerns are encouraged to call Senator Joyce’s State House office at (617) 722-1643.  The Senator can also be reached by email at Brian.A.Joyce@masenate.gov.

As part of the Town of Easton's ongoing transition from paper permitting to fully online permitting, the Board of Selectmen's Office is pleased to announce that applicants seeking One Day All Alcohol, One Day Beer and Wine, and Road Race Permits can apply, pay, review, and receive these permits online. For instructions on how to register and apply for One Day Alcohol Licenses, click here. For Road Race Permits, click here.

Want to stay up-to-date with board and committee meeting agendas and minutes? What about new documents and forms being uploaded by Town departments? The Town of Easton is happy to announce that our long-running Minutes on Demand page which hosts all of the Town’s minutes, agendas, documents and forms, has been improved to include an “Email Notification” feature. Simply visit http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/ and click “Email Notification” to sign up.

The Town of Easton Rabies Clinic will be held Sunday April, 12, 2015 at The Easton Police Station,46 Lothrop St. N. Easton. The clinic will be held from 9am to 12 noon.  The vaccines will be given by Dr. Ronald Buffman from Lloyd’s Animal Medical Center. Cats will be vaccinated between 9am and 10am, dogs from 10am to noon. The cost for the Rabies Vaccine is $10.00. A representative from The Town Clerk’s office will be available for licensing between 10 am and noon.  All dogs must be leashed and all cats should be in carriers or leashed.  

The Recreation Department invites you to hop over to the Town Offices 136 Elm Street, Sunday April 12^th, for this exciting event. Don’t forget to bring your basket for carrying eggs and wear your boots! 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 Saturday April 18^th. Please call the cancellation line at 508-238-3084 for rescheduling information. The cost is $3 per child. No advanced registration required.

 
Motor Vehicle Excise Bills for 2015 were mailed on February 9^th 2015. They are DUE MARCH 11^th 2015. If you have NOT received your bill ( possibly due to the snow storms) please call the Collectors office at 508-230-0610.  If an excise bill has been issued in your name, you are responsible for payment by the due date whether or not your received the bill.

The Department of Public Works and the Fire Department have collaborated to produce an online GIS app which allows residents to mark their neighborhood hydrant as "shoveled". This information will help the Fire Department be better prepared during emergency responses. Thank you for being a good neighbor. The GIS app can be accessed here: http://eastongis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Edit/index.html?appid=3d10ac4df4714209bb75d0531428d838 

 
Dangers Associated With Heavy Snow Loads on Roofs:

The recent prolonged cold weather and repeated snowstorms have contributed to severe roof load conditions.  Compounding the situation is the short-term weather forecast of potentially two more snowstorms over the next few days. Click here for the full public safety advisory on potential roof collapses. Click here to visit the Mass. Department of Public Safety webpage.

Easton has changed our online bill pay vendor to City Hall Systems. If you wish to pay your Real Estate and Personal Property bills online, please click here.If you have previously registered for E-Billing or auto payments - you will need to register once again on this new site, we apologize for the inconvenience.

The Easton Board of Health is pleased to announce that a Seasonal Flu Clinic will be held for Easton residents Wednesday December 3rd from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Atrium at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop Street, North Easton, MA 02356.  Vaccine will be available for individuals three years of age and older. Contact the Board of Health at 508-230-0620 with any questions.

Easton’s annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th.  Groups are asked to form at Washington Plaza no later than 10:30 am as the parade will kick off exactly at 11:00 am.  The parade route will be marching from Washington Plaza up Main Street to the World War I Memorial, where there will be a ceremony.  After this ceremony the parade will reform and continue to Veterans Memorial Park and the World War II, Korean and Vietnam Memorial where there will be another ceremony.  This is also where the parade will end.

As you may be aware, effective November 1^st, National Grid electric rates are set to increase by up to 37%. This increase in price is driven by an increasing reliance on natural gas for electricity generation and an increase in demand for natural gas region wide. In order to mitigate the increasing cost in energy, consider visiting www.masssave.com for information on energy efficiency rebates and other cost-savings measures.

The Easton Community Preservation Act Committee (CPC) invites interested parties to apply for the next round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding.  Projects eligible for funding address one or more of the following goals:  Open space preservation (conservation or recreation);  historic preservation;  community housing.  All potential projects must first apply to the Community Preservation Committee and projects supported by the CPC are then sent to Town Meeting in May. The CPC expects FY16 available funding to be extremely limited and not all potential projects are likely to be funded.

All residents are invited to participate in a series of community design workshops during the month of November to help envision how the Rockery, at the intersection of Main, Barrows and Lincoln Streets,  can be better used and appreciated, and how the surrounding Main Street area could be improved and better connected. The project kickoff meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall.  Please RSVP to the planning department at 508-230-0630 or at ganderson@easton.ma.us For more information, please click here.    

The Water Division will be conducting its annual fall system flushing program beginning October 14th and continuing for two weeks to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water. This program will take place in the southwest section of town; however the water may become discolored in all sections of the town due to the heavy use so please check before using. If you have any questions, call 508-230-0850.

The Inspectional Services Department is now using an online permitting program.  Contractors, electricians, plumbers, and gas fitters who are submitting permit applications - and homeowners who are applying for a building permit -  can now submit applications online.  The whole process is automated and paperless.  The first step is to register and set up an account. This will take less than five minutes and will save time when submitting a permit application. Please click here.  Please note that payment for permits will be made online with a check routing number and account number or Master Card or Discover Card (additional fee).

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that he is partnering with the 20 police departments across the county, including the Easton Police Department, as well as Verizon Wireless' HopeLine Program, which collects unused wireless phones and parts to support survivors of domestic violence.

The Master Plan Steering Committee is pleased to release a full draft of Envision Easton, a roadmap for the future of the town. Envision Easton is the culmination of many months of cooperative effort, overseen by the Master Planning Steering Committee, to develop a Comprehensive Master Plan that will guide the way Easton develops into the future. 

As a way to help our residents protect themselves from identity theft and fraud, the Easton Town Clerk’s Office is holding its 2nd Annual Shred-It Day on Saturday 9/27/2014  from 9 am to 12 Noon. A professional document shredding company will be on location at Town Hall, 136 Elm Street. All residents are encouraged to bring their items to be destroyed, at no charge!

Volunteers needed - Clifford Grant Trail Work - Sunday, September 28, 2014, 9AM to 1:30PM, Oliver Ames High School parking area, adjacent to Clifford Grant Trails.

The Easton Community Preservation Act Committee (CPC) invites interested parties to apply for the next round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding.  Projects eligible for funding address one or more of the following goals:  Open space preservation (conservation or recreation);  historic preservation;  community housing.  All potential projects must first apply to the Community Preservation Committee and projects supported by the CPC are then sent to Town Meeting in May. The CPC expects FY16 available funding to be extremely limited and not all potential projects are likely to be funded.

 
Representative Claire D. Cronin (D-Easton) will be holding office hours in Easton on Monday, September 8, 2014.  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.  Constituents are welcome to come and discuss any constituent service matter with Representative Cronin. 

Do you have spots on your tomatoes? Wondering what you can plant now that will grow in the fall? Come to the Garden Clinic at the Wheaton Community Garden on Thursday, Aug. 21st!

As part of the Main Street paving project, the installation of the top course of asphalt is scheduled to take place on Tuesday June 17^th (weather permitting).  

Please be advised that the Town of Easton is working together with the firm KRT Appraisal to perform re-cyclical inspections on residential properties within the town.  The streets that will be inspected over the next few weeks will be: Turnpike, Central, Summer and Center.

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the reconstruction/paving of Canton Street will begin the week of May 27, 2014.  During the construction the road may be closed to thru traffic, however local traffic will be allowed to pass but may encounter minor delays.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zone.  

Join the Town of Easton, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER), Borrego Solar, and partners,in celebrating the completion of a 1.9 Megawatt ground-mounted solar landfill installation in Easton; a Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Community Designate.

National Grid intends to perform selective side pruning and/or danger tree removal along an electric transmission right-of-way that passes through Easton. This right-of-way passes the following streets: Turnpike Street, Prospect Street, Foundry Street, Depot Street, Bay Road, Poquanticut Avenue, Rockland Street, and Massapoag Avenue. This work will take place between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Please click here for a map of this right-of-way as well as a pamphlet from National Grid for landowners along this right-of-way. If you have any questions, please contact National Grid at 1-800-322-3223 

The Water Division will be holding their 31^st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the DPW, 130 Center Street. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 Noon.

The Recreation Department is accepting field requests.  Facility permit applications are available at this location. Please submit completed paperwork by March 31, 2014. Any questions please call the recreation office at 508-238-3084.

The Agricultural Commission is accepting applications for plots at the Wheaton Farm Community Garden. Full size (20' x 20') and half size (20' x 10') plots are available. Submit your application early as plots are available on a first come first serve basis. Click here for the application.

Want to have a say in what Easton looks like well into the future? Let us know your thoughts on important topics like how and where Easton should grow; what aspects of Easton should be protected from development; and how neighborhood character can be enhanced or protected. Provide your feedback on the big issues Easton faces as a community, goals and objectives being developed in conjunction with Envision Easton, Easton’s ongoing Comprehensive Master Plan. Click here to go to the Envision Easton Feedback Loops to provide your comments and feedback.

Representative Claire D. Cronin (D-Easton) will be holding office hours in Easton on February 11, 2014.  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.  Constituents are welcome to come and discuss any constituent service matter with Representative Cronin. 

The Easton Board of Health is pleased to announce that a Seasonal Flu Clinic will be held for Easton residents Saturday January 11th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Atrium at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop Street, North Easton, MA 02356.  Vaccine will be available for individuals three years of age and older. For more information, please contact the Board of Health at (508) 230-0620.

Waste Management Customers:  Please be advised that due to the storm Waste Management has now cancelled pickups for today, Friday January 3^rd.  Pickups originally scheduled for today will be collected on Saturday January 4^th.   Collections originally scheduled for Saturday January 4^th will now be collected on Monday January 6^th. 

All collections for the week of January 6^th will be delayed by one day.  If you have any questions please contact the DPW at (508) 230-0800. 

Planning a special New Year’s Eve or Day meal?  Or maybe you need a hostess gift for the New Year’s Eve party you’ll be attending. You’ll find everything you need for a great meal or special gift at the Original Easton Farmer's Market.

The Easton Town Offices will observe the following hours during the holidays:

December 24: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

December 25: CLOSED

December 31: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

January 1: CLOSED

The Fiscal Year 2014 actual tax bill will be arriving soon with new assessed values for properties.  Those interested in filing for Overvalue Abatements will have a 30-day period to file for abatement from Jan. 2 to Feb. 3, 2014. Abatement application cannot be accepted until Jan. 2, 2014.

NOTICE:

Tonight’s Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for 6:30 pm in the Simmons Lecture Hall at Oliver Ames High School, 136 Lothrop Street, Easton, MA has been rescheduled to the forecasted winter weather. 

The meeting will now take place on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Simmons Lecture Hall at Oliver Ames High School, 136 Lothrop Street, Easton, MA.

The Recreation Department has announced that the chess and wrestling programs scheduled for December 17 have been cancelled due to the snow.

The Easton Recreation Department's Babysitting Course is full and will no longer be accepting registrations. Please contact the Recreation Department with any questions. Thank you.

State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy has announced district office hours for the month of December 2013. Constituents may visit the Senator on Friday, December 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Campello High Rise Building B - 1380 Main Street, Community Room in Brockton, MA and on Monday, December 16 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Plympton Town House - 5 Palmer Road, Community Meeting Room in Plympton, MA.

Representative Claire D. Cronin will be holding office hours in Easton on Monday, December 16, 2013.  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.  Constituents are welcome to come and discuss any constituent service matter with Representative Cronin. 

TRAILWORK at Clifford Grant continues this Saturday Morning December 7  from  9am to 12pm. Meeting at the trail head adjacent to the High School Parking lot.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will hold a public meeting for impacted communities relating to the Raynham Parks LLC proposal on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 4:00 pm at the Raynham Middle School located at 420 Titicut Road, Raynham, MA. For more information, please click here.

The Easton Police would like to remind residents that the winter parking ban begins on December 1.  There is no parking on any Easton streets between the hours of 1AM and 8AM during the months of December, January, February and March. Thank you.

The Town of Easton Department of Public Works is accepting applications for snow plowing contractors for the 2013 – 2014 winter season. Applications can be picked up at the Department of Public Works, 130 Center Street between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Applications are also available at this location. Please call the DPW at 508-230-0800. 

Following his announcement of a $1 million MassWorks Infrastructure Grant to be awarded to the town of Easton to support the development of Queset Commons and improvements at the Rt. 138/ Rt. 123 intersection, Governor Deval Patrick visited Easton to tour the Shovel Works redevelopment on Main Street.

The Clifford Grant Trail Project continues this Sunday November 24 @ 9:00am, when we hope to finish up the decking on the bridges!  Volunteers are welcome to join us afterwards for pizza.  Same meeting place:  Easton Oliver Ames High School parking lot near Clifford Grant trail entrance.

Please come prepared; Wear sturdy footwear & long pants and bring work-gloves and water to drink.

The Easton food pantry will be conducting its Thanksgiving dinner distributions on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 from noon - 5:00 pm. If you have any questions regarding the dinner distribution, please call the food pantry at (508) 230-0670 or visit www.eastonfoodpantry.org

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides a funding source dedicated to Easton’s community preservation needs. This year’s application deadline is January 6, 2014.  Easton’s Community Preservation Committee makes funding recommendations prior to annual Town meeting each spring. Click here for more information and to access the application.

The Veteran’s Day Parade will be on Monday, November 11, 2013 this year. The parade route has changed. All parade participants are to form at Park Street at 10:30 am. The parade will kick off at 11:00 am and head down Center Street to Main Street where it will cross the street and head down to Veteran’s Memorial Park where a ceremony and speakers will take place.

Warrants for the Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, November 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Oliver Ames High School Auditorium are available in the Town Hall lobby as well as online at this location. For other Town Meeting information, click here.

The Easton Board of Health is pleased to announce that a Seasonal Flu Clinic will be held for Easton residents Monday November 4th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Atrium at Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop Street, North Easton, MA 02356.  The clinic is free for all residents. Residents under the age of 19 must preregister with the BOH due to the limited number of doses available for this age group. Please call Easton BOH at 508-230-0620 with any questions or to register a child age 2-18.

Customers of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts may be eligble for heating assistance for the winter of 2013-2014.

The American Red Cross will be hosting a community blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Easton this November. Donations will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at the KOC Hall, 375 Foundry Street, Easton, MA. If you have any questions, please call Jonathan Wilson at 781-710-2450.

The Easton Board of Health will be holding a seasonal flu clinic at the Oliver Ames High School at 100 Lothrop Street on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Please click here for full information.

During the week of October 21, the Water Division will be conducting its fall system flushing program to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water.

Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Monday November 18^th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Frothingham Hall Community Center Conference Room

In observance of Columbus Day, the Easton Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2013. The Town Offices will be open from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15.

The Town Administrator has published his fourth quarter report for Fiscal Year 2013. These reports include individual departmental reports as well as a summary of highlighted events during the months of April, May, and June of 2013. Please click here to view the report.

Take a visit to a local business on National Manufacturing Day, October 4, 2013, which addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. 

O'CONNELL ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
   
Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours Monday, September 30 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Easton Town Hall in the Selectmen's room located at 136 Elm Street. Anyone wishing to meet with her may drop in or call 617-722-2305 to reserve an appointment, including appointments that need to be scheduled outside district hours. 

At each Board of Selectmen meeting, the Selectmen utilize an electronic packet of handouts, notes, and other informative attachments relevant to their agenda. These "agenda packets" have been sent to the local press the day of the meeting and are a public record. The Town of Easton is pleased to announce that these packets will now be available on the Selectmen's webpage the day of regularly scheduled meetings, and packets from previous meetings will be housed on our Minutes on Demand page under "Board of Selectmen" and "Agenda Packets".

On Saturday, October 5, the Easton Fire Department will hold its Annual Open House at Station 1, 48 Lothrop Street, Easton, MA. Come down and enjoy a slice of pizza while you tour the equipment of the Fire and Rescue Department. Click here for full program information.

Town Administrator David Colton has released FY2014's Departmental Goals and Objectives. This report details the annual directives of each of the departments within the Town of Easton. The full report is available at this location. 

The Easton Conservation Commission and Agricultural Commission seek proposals for projects to use certain existing fields at Wheaton Farm for crop production or other suitable agricultural use within the Town of Easton:

Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Monday September 16^th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Frothingham Hall Community Center Conference Room.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts.

A portion of Main Street ranging from Sullivan Ave to Mechanic Street will be under construction for the Main Street Streetscape Project beginning on Monday, August 26, 2013.

The Easton Assessors’ Office is in the process of doing cyclical inspections of Real Estate and Personal Property throughout the town.

It’s time again for the much awaited Easton’s Lantern Parade!

It will be Saturday August 17th and as in previous years we will meet at 6:00pm at the Historical Society (the old RR building) on Sullivan St.

Bring your decorated lanterns and we will march from the Station to the back of the Ames Library. In case of bad weather, we’ll head to the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts on August 1, 2013. 

Easton Community Access Television has produced two new episodes of Town Manager TV; available online. These two episodes take you through a tour of the Town Offices, also known as Wayside, with Town Administrator David Colton and Easton Historian Hazel Varella. The history of the building is discussed as well as the current use of the building as the Town Offices. Click here to watch Part 1 and Part 2, or click here to see all online episodes of Town Manager TV.

The Easton Police Department, in partnership with numerous other communities, is hosting the National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 6 from 4-9 pm at the Brockton Rox Campanelli Stadium. Please click here for the full flyer.

The State of Massachusetts is looking for 19,000 sq ft of office space for lease in Easton and neighboring communities for State 911 facilities. Please click here for the full RFP. 

Representative Claire Cronin will hold office hours at the Easton Town Offices in the Board of Selectmen Meeting Room, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA, on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome.  If you would prefer to schedule an appointment, please call 617-722-2130.

The Town Administrator is pleased to release his 3rd Quarter Report for fiscal year 2013. Please click here for the full report. 

Thursday June 27 - Due to the hot asphalt on Howard Street, Waste Management has been unable to drive on the road to pick up Thursday's waste. They will attempt to pick up again this afternoon and, if it is still not possible, they will pick up tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience.

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division has approved an award of $250,000 for projects proposed in the Town of Easton’s Green Communities Competitive Grant application.

The Town’s trash vendor, Waste Management, is experiencing equipment issues today, Tuesday June 25^th.  Waste Management is bringing in additional equipment to complete the routes, however they are not sure if they will be able to complete all of Tuesdays pickups by this evening. 

The Town of Easton, along with 53 other Massachusetts municipalities, has partnered with the City of Boston and SeeClickFix to bring you Commonwealth Connect - an app for your smartphone that allows you to report issues directly to your local government where ever you are.

TOWN OF EASTON
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BID RESULTS
MAIN STREET ROADWAY AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. DPW-2013-14

Don't forget! The Massachusetts Senate Special Election is on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. If you will not be in town that day, you can vote via Absentee Ballot.

NOTICE: As part of the Town of Easton's ongoing pavement management program, Howard Street will be under construction the week of June 10, 2013. Please click here for the full notice.

In conjunction with the release of a totally redesigned website, the Town of Easton has updated it's "Minutes on Demand" service to include documents, forms, and permit applications.

The Town of Easton has released a new website to better serve our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Foundry Street Paving Project - Night Work

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Foundry Street, between Five Corners and Eastman Street, will begin on the night of Wednesday May 20th.  Due to the high volume of traffic and limited roadway width this work will be performed at night between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.   Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this time.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones.  The first phase of work involves the milling of the existing asphalt surface, which will be followed by the installation of a new surface course.  Milling is expected to take 1 night.  The schedule for paving is to be determined.  

The Easton Conservation Commission in conjunction with the Agricultural Commission seeks proposals to license certain existing fields for crop production or other suitable agricultural use. Click here for more information and the RFP.

During the week of October 21, the Water Division will be conducting its fall system flushing program to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water.

TRAILWORK at Clifford Grant continues this Saturday December 7, from 9am to 12pm.  Plan to  meet at the trailhead in the High School Parking lot.

Waste Management Update:  Due to the storm, normal collection of trash and recycling will be delayed Wednesday morning.  Any trash or recycling that is not collected by the end of the day Wednesday will be collected on Thursday.        

The Town of Easton will hold a  Rabies Clinic on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The clinic will be held behind the Police Station, at 46 Lothrop St. from 9:00 am until  noon.  Dr. Buffman from Lloyd Animal Medical Center will be vaccinating cats from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and dogs from 10:00 am to noon. The cost of the vaccine is $10.00.   A representative from the Town Clerk’s Office will be available from 10:00 am to noon for licensing of dogs.  All cats should be in a carrier, and all dogs must be leashed. Please call the Board of Health (508) 230-0620 with any quesions. Thank you.

The Duck Pluck has been rescheduled!!

The Water Division will be conducting its annual fall system flushing program beginning October 14th and continuing for two weeks to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water.

The Water Division will be conducting its annual fall system flushing program beginning October 14th and continuing for two weeks to ensure the continued quality of our drinking water. This program will take place in the southwest section of town; however the water may become discolored in all sections of the town due to the heavy use so please check before using.　 If you have any questions, call 508-230-0850.

Foundry Street Paving Project - Night Work

As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Foundry Street, between Five Corners and Eastman Street, will begin on the night of Wednesday May 20th.  Due to the high volume of traffic and limited roadway width this work will be performed at night between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM.   Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes during this time.  Police Details will be on scene to assist and direct traffic through and around the work zones.  The first phase of work involves the milling of the existing asphalt surface, which will be followed by the installation of a new surface course.  Milling is expected to take 1 night.  The schedule for paving is to be determined.