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Absentee Ballots for the Annual Town Election are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee Ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the Town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an application which will allow them to complete an absentee ballot at the Town Clerks office or to have one mailed to them. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Monday, April 23, 2018 at 12:00 Noon. Completed ballots must be received at the Town Clerks Office by the close of polls on Election Day (Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 8PM).
Get out and vote. YOUR VOTE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

April 15: Town of Easton Rabies Clinic
The Town of Easton will be holding a Rabies Clinic on Sunday April 15, 2018. The Clinic will be held at the Easton Police Station, 46 Lothrop St. from 9AM-12PM. Cats from 9:00 am to 10:00 am; Dogs from 10:00 am to Noon. All dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in carriers. The charge for the vaccine is $10.00. Please call Animal Control with any questions at (508) 230-3353.
Public Input Summit – May 2, 2018, 7:00pm. The 524 Depot Street Master Plan Team wants to know your thoughts on Easton’s recreational needs as they work on developing a master plan for the 524 Depot Street Property. The summit is being held at the Olmsted Richardson cafetorium at 7:00pm on May 2.
Read More...The Easton Agricultural and Conservation Commissions invite you to register for a plot at the community garden at Wheaton Farm.
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The last day to register to vote for the upcoming Annual Town Election is Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The Easton Town Clerk’s Office, located on the first floor of Town Hall, 136 Elm Street will be open from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM on this day. Easton residents can check on their voter status and confirm their voting precinct from the Towns website under Town Clerk Department /Election Info/Check enrollment status.
Click here to Register to Vote Online.
The Annual Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. All voting Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 vote at Oliver Ames High School located at 100 Lothrop Street.

On Friday, March 23, the Baker-Polito Administration’s Department of Transportation announced awards totaling $5.5 million to 23 communities through the Complete Streets Funding Program. These awards will be used to fund local, multi-modal infrastructure improvement projects, as identified in each municipality’s submitted Complete Streets Prioritization Plan.
For complete details click here.
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will be temporarily closed and all registry services will be unavailable from 7 p.m., March 22 until 8 a.m., March 26. This impacts all branches (including AAA offices and dealerships), online transactions, and vehicle inspections. Please visit the MA RMV for more information. Read More...

Due to the severe winter weather forecast, the Town Offices and Frothingham Hall will be CLOSED on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. To the extent possible, please remain off the roads during the duration of the storm to allow DPW and emergency operations crews to treat and clear the snow. For helpful preparedness resources, please visitwww.easton.ma.us/snow

Easton’s Economic Development Council is excited to introduce a new site locator tool developed specifically to help business owners looking for a site to start or move their business. The interactive database allows property owners to list properties available for sale or lease. Business owners and entrepreneurs can then view those lists to find properties suitable for their business.
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Official results from Saturday's election are viewable by clicking here.

Unofficial results from Saturday's election are viewable by clicking here. Tallying of write in votes will be complete on Monday the 22nd.

There will be a Special Town Election on Saturday, January 20, 2018. You can vote at the Oliver Ames High School from 7:00AM to 3:00PM.

The Town of Easton will be offering a seasonal flu clinic for Easton residents on Saturday January 20, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oliver Ames High School (in the Atrium), 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Injectable vaccine is available for individuals three years of age and older. NO FLU MIST WILL BE OFFERED. The Board of Health will be collecting health insurance information (bring your cards) but shots will be given regardless of insurance status for no fee. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Please call the Board of Health (508) 230-0620 with any questions. Please wear short sleeves.
For the first time since 2008, the Town of Easton has published an up-to-date Town Code including all bylaws adopted by Town Meeting and approved by the Attorney General. The newly published eCode, available at www.ecode360.com/EA1580, contains all bylaws adopted through October 16, 2017, and will be routinely updated following all future Town Meetings. This new format is text searchable, making it easier than ever before for residents and businesses to locate rules, regulations and bylaws governing the Town of Easton. Read More...

Due to the severe winter weather forecast, the Town Offices and Frothingham Hall will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 4, 2018. To the extent possible, please remain off the roads during the duration of the storm to allow DPW and emergency operations crews to treat and clear the snow.


The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Basketball Skills Clinics, Karate, Adult line Dancing, Wrestling, Rock N Ropes, Creative Writing and Craft Workshops.
Click here for more: http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php

Final warrant information is now available on our Town Meeting information page.

The Town of Easton will be offering a seasonal flu clinic for Easton residents on Monday, November 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Oliver Ames High School (in the Atrium), 100 Lothrop St., Easton. Injectable vaccine is available for individuals three years of age and older. NO FLU MIST WILL BE OFFERED. The vaccine offered is NOT preservative free and is NOT antibiotic free. The Board of Health will be collecting health insurance information (bring your cards) but shots will be given regardless of insurance status for no fee. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Please call the Board of Health (508) 230-0620 with any questions. Please wear short sleeves.
MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant will support $32 million private investment in revitalization of North Easton Village
Today, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash joined local officials and community leaders to award a $2.5 million MassWorks Program Infrastructure Grant to Easton for the continued revitalization of the North Easton Village, leveraging $200,000 in local funding, and building on prior efforts to attract up to $32 million in private investment.


The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will host a public meeting Thursday, October 26, 4:30p.m in East Bridgewater
to share updates to its ADATransition Plan. To learn more about the public meeting click here.
For more information on this initiative, please visit: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/OfficeofCivilRights/ADA.aspx

A Health Promotion Clinic for residents of Easton Will Be Held on Thursday, August, 24, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Council On Aging, Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street, Easton. The clinic will provide Total Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Diabetic (Blood Sugar) Screenings. Due to the limited number of appointments available, please call the Council On Aging at (508) 238-3160 to schedule an appointment. No Walk-Ins will be screened. The clinic is free of charge and open to any resident 20 years of age or older.

that are oriented either toward natural resources such as environmental
stewardship, animal husbandry, open space management and farming and
horticultural practices, or be town or civic organizations supporting
educational or cultural activities. Organizations that do not qualify include partisan political groups, athletic booster clubs, individual fundraisers, and religiously affiliated groups. The NRT Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final selection of non-profits attending the fair. Applications received after the Sept. 10th deadline will not be considered. For a list of the rules for a non-profit participation, and an application form, please go to 2017 NRT Harvest and Crafts Fair Applications.

The Town of Easton has the following employment opportunities open:
- Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector
For more information, and full job posting, please visit Town of Easton Employment Opportunities.
Easton is working to make its streets more friendly and accessible for walkers, mobile device users and cyclists. Please help us identify hazards to pedestrians, cyclists and mobility device users.
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In observance of Independence Day, the Town Offices (Town Hall, Frothingham Hall, DPW and Water Division) will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. This also means that COA shuttles will not be running that day. Town Offices will observe normal business hours the day before (Monday, July 3rd), the day after (Wednesday, July 5th), and for the remainder of the week. Have a happy and safe 4th of July celebration!

The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications from interested volunteers seeking to fulfill the following vacant seats for the indicated boards and committees in the Town of Easton:
- Affordable Housing Trust – 1 seat available
- Agricultural Commission – 1 seat available
- Economic Development Council – 1 seat available
- Historical Commission – 1 seat available
- Human Rights Committee – 1 seat available
- Public Spaces Committee – 1 seat available

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The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications from interested volunteers for town boards and committees with seats set to expire. A full list of boards and committees with seats expiring on June 30, 2017 is available here. In order to be considered, interested applicants must submit a volunteer form, available at the Town Offices and at the Town’s website at this location, to the Selectmen's Office at 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356 no later than June 7, 2017
MassDOT Capital Investment Plan Public Meeting, Arnone School Cafeteria, 135 Belmont Street, Brockton - The Draft MassDOT & MBTA Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Update for fiscal years 2018–2022 is a multi-billion dollar program that makes long-term, multi-modal investments across the Commonwealth.
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The Easton Agricultural and Conservation Commissions with the Friends of Wheaton Farm invite you to register for a plot at the community garden at Wheaton Farm. The gardens are located right off the access road to the old Wheaton Farm parking lot just south of the junction of Bay Road and Prospect Street. Raised beds are available at 20 feet by 20 feet (400 square feet) or 20 by 10 (200 square feet). Running water, fenced enclosure, and storage shed are available. Rental for a large garden is $75 and a small garden is $55. Plot rentals are going quickly. For additional information, please download the Wheaton Farm Community Gardens Registration or contact the Easton Planning Department 508.230.0630. After tending your crops, you can also enjoy the over 1,000 acres of protected meadows, forests, marshes and waterways at Wheaton Farm.

The Annual Town Election is Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. All voting Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 vote at Oliver Ames High School located at 100 Lothrop Street.
For questions please contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-230-0530.
Get out and vote. YOUR VOTE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!


Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the DPW, 130 Center Street, N. Easton. For more details, click here.
Mill Street and Rockland Street
Paving Project
As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Mill Street and Rockland Street has been scheduled and will begin Wednesday April 12th. Read More...

The Easton Agricultural and Conservation Commissions with the Friends of Wheaton Farm invite you to register for a plot at the community garden at Wheaton Farm. The gardens are located right off the access road to the old Wheaton Farm parking lot just south of the junction of Bay Road and Prospect Street. Raised beds are available at 20 feet by 20 feet (400 square feet) or 20 by 10 (200 square feet). Running water, fenced enclosure, and storage shed are available. Rental for a large garden is $75 and a small garden is $55. Plot rentals are going quickly. For additional information, please download the Wheaton Farm Community Gardens Registration or contact the Easton Planning Department 508.230.0630. After tending your crops, you can also enjoy the over 1,000 acres of protected meadows, forests, marshes and waterways at Wheaton Farm.


The Easton Agricultural and Conservation Commissions with the Friends of Wheaton Farm invite you to register for a plot at the community garden at Wheaton Farm. The gardens are located right off the access road to the old Wheaton Farm parking lot just south of the junction of Bay Road and Prospect Street. Raised beds are available at 20 feet by 20 feet (400 square feet) or 20 feet by 10 feet (200 square feet). Running water, fenced enclosure and storage shed are available. The rental rate for a large garden is $75.00 and a small garden is $55.00. Plot rentals are going quickly. For additional information, please download the Wheaton Farm Community Gardens Registration or contact the Easton Department of Planning and Economic Development at (508) 230.0630. After tending your crops, you can also enjoy over 1,000 acres of protected meadows, forests, marshes and waterways at Wheaton Farm.


The Town of Easton was awarded $450,000 from the Municipal Small Bridge Program for the South Street culvert at a ceremony held at the Massachusetts State House on March 29, 2017. David Field, Director of Public Works stated “We are very excited to have received this funding to replace the South Street culvert which experienced a partial collapse and was subsequently closed in May of 2016. Without these funds it would have been very difficult to find the resources to replace this culvert and reopen this roadway.” Read More...
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Bridgewater
MassDOT Schedules Three-Week Closure of a Section of Route 106 for Bridge Reconstruction Work
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division announced that it will be closing a section of Route 106 in West Bridgewater between Manley Street and Route 138 in Easton beginning April 3, 2017, for a period of three weeks to reconstruct the Route 106 bridge over the Hockomock River.
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South Coast Rail Update: MassDOT filed a Notice of Project Change (NPC) on March 15, 2017 in order to advance the option of an interim service serving both New Bedford and Fall River using the existing Middleborough/Lakeville Commuter Rail Line while at the same time work proceeds to design, permit and fund the Stoughton Electric final phase project (including, particularly, the so-called Southern Triangle). For more information and to find out how to submit comments, click here.

Due to the projected winter storm, the Town Offices, including Frothingham Hall, will be closed today, March 14, 2017. All board and committee meetings scheduled for today are cancelled. Visit www.easton.ma.us/snow for helpful winter weather resources and information.
CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS:
This is to inform you in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 32, that the Town’s zoning bylaw pertaining to Articles 32, 33, and 34 of the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting convened on May 16, 2016 has been APPROVED by the Attorney General’s Office on February 1, 2017. Zoning by-laws will be in effect retroactive to June 13, 2016.
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In observance of Presidents Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017. The Town Offices will reopen for business on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.


The public hearing pertaining to the removal of Town Administrator David Colton scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled. The Town and David Colton have reached a mutually acceptable agreement.

The Town Clerk’s Office is aware of a printing error on the 2017 census. The letter “A” indicating "active voter" is present for some persons under the age of 18. If this applies to you, simply cross out the “A” and return your census form to the Town Clerk in accordance with the instructions printed on your census.

Applications for the 73 affordable apartments at the Easton Avalon development in Five Corners will be accepted through February 2, 2017. For application forms contact Avalon at 508-219-5158 or e-mail AvalonEaston@avalonbay.com. Affordable 1-bedrooms will rent at $1,140, 2-bedrooms at $1,272, and 3-bedrooms at $1,400, utilities not included. Income qualifications and asset, use & occupancy restrictions apply. Equal Housing Opportunity.
New assessed values, pending preliminary certification, for fiscal year 2017 for all Easton properties will be available through the Easton Assessors’ Office and on the town’s website from Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. To access the town’s website, go to easton.ma.us, then to Departments and Assessors, then Easton Property Values and enter the data base. Property record information, excluding the owner’s name, is listed in the data base by property address or map and lot. Values will appear on the third quarter actual tax bill due out Jan. 1, 2017. The Assessors’ Office, located at Town Hall, 136 Elm St., will be open for the public to view information, discuss values and request changes in proposed values 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. On average, single family homes increased 4% and condominiums increased 7%, while 2 and 3 family homes increased by 2%.
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The 17th Annual Preservation Awards will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Easton Town Offices will close at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, November 23rd and remain closed until Monday, November 28th. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Beginning on Sunday, October 23, MassDOT will be conducting roadway resurfacing at the intersection of Route 138 and Main Street. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am beginning on the 23rd and are anticipated to run as such for three weeks. For questions or concerns, please contact April Letournea at 774-292-2091.

The Affordable Housing Trust is holding a public meeting to discuss Easton’s draft Housing Production Plan on Tuesday October 18th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Frothingham Hall – 15 Barrows Street in downtown North Easton. The State requires that towns have a current Housing Production Plan to be certified as being in compliance with Massachusetts’ Comprehensive Permit Law and thus have “safe harbor” from unsolicited Chapter 40B developments. As long as Easton remains certified as being in compliance with the law, the Town has the perpetual ability to ensure future housing proposals comply with local zoning and can turn away development proposals that do not. The draft plan is available for review on the Town website. After feedback from the public meeting, the plan will be presented to the Planning Board in November and the Board of Selectmen in December and then submitted to the State for final approval in January of 2017. A COPY OF THE DRAFT PRODUCTION PLAN IS AVAILABLE HERE.


We are excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24th and continue through November 4th, 2016. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to vote prior to Election Day was through absentee voting. Although absentee voting will still be available for registered voters who qualify, only those who will be absent from their city or town on Election Day, or have a disability that prevents them from going to the polls, or have a religious belief preventing the same, are legally allowed to vote by absentee ballot. CLICK HERE FOR VOTING LOCATIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

All nonessential outdoor water use is prohibited.
“Nonessential outdoor water use” includes uses that are not required: a) for health or safety reasons; b) by regulation; c) for the production of food and fiber; d) for the maintenance of livestock; or e) to meet the core functions of a business (for example, irrigation by golf courses as necessary to maintain tees, greens, and limited fairway watering, or irrigation by plant nurseries as necessary to maintain stock).
More information is available at http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/dpw/water_division/index.php

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.
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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 Easton Assessors’ Office is in the process of doing cyclical inspections of real estate properties throughout the town, as well as inspections for building permits and new sales. The inspections are being done during the next few months with inspectors going door-to-door throughout neighborhoods to do inspections of both the interior and exterior of properties. Read More...


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.

Results from the June 7, 2016 Special Election are available online at this location: http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/Document/d8f42cc3-7e2d-e611-9e45-001fbc00ed84/Special%20Town%20Override%20June%2007,%202016.pdf

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.

State Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours on Thursday, June 2 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for the residents of The Residence at Five Corners, located at 678 Depot Street. Residents of the facility 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.


Articles 1 – 9: passed
Article 10: failed
Articles 11 – 14: passed
More information on Town Meeting and the remaining Warrant Articles can be found at this location.

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 6th. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 8:00 pm that day for registration. Absentee ballots are anticipated to arrive this week.
Read More...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.
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In observance of Patriots' Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, April 18 and will reopen for business on Tuesday, April 19.
Please join us this Sunday, from 9am - 12pm to help with trail work at the Clifford Grant Management Area.
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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 7th. 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.
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The Town of Easton is proud to announce that the final phase of its streetlight conversion project has been completed and that all Town owned lights in Easton are now fitted with energy efficient LED bulbs. The upgrade of the last 271 of 1442 Town owned streetlights represents the conclusion of a process beginning in 2013, when the Town purchased 98 percent of all streetlights in Easton from National Grid. Owning these lights rather than leasing them from National Grid saves the Town over $100,000 each year in perpetuity. Converting to LED lights has reduced the Town’s annual energy consumption by 328,058 kWh, which saves approximately $57,000 each year. Taken together, the purchase and conversion of these streetlights will save the Town over $160,000 annually. Read More...
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.
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Due to the weather forecast, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 8. The Board of Selectmen's meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 pm.



On Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. in the 2nd 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.
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The MBTA would like to invite the public to attend a public meeting to share your comments about the MBTA Fare Proposal and the proposed Commuter Rail schedule changes. Click here for all locations and dates of the public meetings.
In the wake of the most severe winter in Massachusetts' history, and in order to assist members of our Community who, for health or financial reasons, are unable to remove snow from their private property, the Town of Easton will make available a reference list of individuals willing to remove snow from private property in Easton. This list will be available in the Town Offices and at www.easton.ma.us/snow. Read More...
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.
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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.
Read More...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.
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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.

The Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day and will reopen for regular business hours at 8:30 am on Thursday. Make sure to visit the Veterans' Day Parade and thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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.
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Tonight's Conservation Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. All items will be rescheduled to their abbreviated meeting to be held one hour before the Special Town meeting on November 16th. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end promptly at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in classroom B142 at Oliver Ames High School. The Commission will get through as much of last night’s meeting agenda as possible.
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.
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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.

In observance of Columbus Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2015. The Town Offices will reopen for business from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 13.
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.
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The Easton Public Schools have launched a redesigned website with a new URL: http://www.easton.k12.ma.us/ Clicking the "Easton Public Schools" link under "Schools" will also bring you to the new and improved site.
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.
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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.
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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.

In observance of Labor Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th and will reopen for business at 8:30 am on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a safe and happy weekend.
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.
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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.
Read here to find out what's being done to make the pond accessible to people with limited mobility.
For Waste Management customers: bulky item pickup week is the week of 8/31/2015 on your regular trash day. Each resident is allowed to put one large item curbside for pickup. Please put the item out by 7 a.m. along with your regular trash and a truck will be by to get it. For a list of accepted items, please click here.
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.

Looking for a place to get that flat tire on your bike fixed? Or maybe the brakes are making some noise? Every Saturday from 10:00-2:00 at the Original Easton Farmers Market, pop up bike maintance shop Velo Urbano will be on hand offering a wide variety of bike repairs.
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.
Read More...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.
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The Easton Board of Selectmen ratified a proclamation on Monday night officially declaring Easton a Purple Heart Community. The proclamation expresses Easton’s gratitude for the sacrifices of all members of the military, in particular those who have been awarded the Purple Heart after sustaining injuries or dying in combat. The Board also declared August 7th as Purple Heart Day in the town and a ceremony will be held annually in remembrance of Purple Heart recipients. Details of this year’s ceremony are forthcoming.

The Board of Health, Council on Aging, Recreation, and Veterans' Services webpages have been relocated from the alphabetized section of the Department drop-down menu to the "Health & Community Services" menu contained within the Department drop-down menu.

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance has issued a Request for Proposals seeking to lease space in Easton for a state agency: Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Unemployment Assistance. For full RFP details as well as instructions on obtaining a copy of the RFP, click here.

In observance of Independence Day, the Easton Town Offices will close at 12:30 pm on Thursday, July 2, and remain closed on Friday, July 3. Frothingham Hall will be closed on Friday the 3rd and bus service will not run. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.
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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, announces the selection of the Ames Shovel Works, Easton, to receive a 2015 Massachusetts Historical Commission Historic Preservation Award. Read More...
The Board of Selectmen will be discussing proposed intersection improvements at the intersection of Washington (Rt. 138) and Elm Street at their June 29th meeting. The discussion will take place at 7:45 pm at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street. To view the Town's preferred plan for this intersection improvement project, please click here. Read More...

For Waste Management customers: bulky item pickup week is the week of 6/22/2015 on your regular trash day. Each resident is allowed to put one large item curbside for pickup. Please put the item out by 7 a.m. along with your regular trash and a truck will be by to get it. For a list of accepted items, please click here.

Intersection improvements at Rt. 138 and 106 are scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Work will include the addition of turn lanes and new traffic signals. Drivers should expect traffic delays during the course of this project, scheduled to be completed by Spring 2016. For project information provided by the MassDOT, please click here.

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.
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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.
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On June 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM Oliver Ames High School will be hosting an information session for parents and faculty about current teen drug trends. The presentation will take place at 6:30 pm in the OAHS auditorium. More information is available here.

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 22nd 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.
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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 Recreation Department will be closed the week of Memorial Day and will reopen on Monday, June 1st.

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.

The Easton Recreation Department is seeking qualified candidates for 2015 seasonal lifeguard positions. Information about this opportunity is available at the Recreation Department's seasonal employment webpage.
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.
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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.
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The Annual Town Election took place on April 28, 2015. Results for the election are available here: http://eastontownma.minutesondemand.com/Document/da6bacae-87ee-e411-ab9f-001fbc00ed84/Annual%20Town%20Election%20April%2028,%202015.pdf

The Town Administrator has released the second update to the preliminary fiscal year 2016 budget memorandum reflecting a balanced budget. The updated budget memorandum can be viewed by clicking here. To view all budget information for the upcoming fiscal year, visit our financial information page at this location. To stay up-to-date as the budget progresses towards Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 2015, visit our Town Meeting webpage.

Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Wednesday May 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Collen A. Corona Board Room, 1st 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.

The Easton Town Offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015 in observance of Good Friday. The Town Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, April 6.

Join the Town of Easton Affordable Housing Trust on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Queset on the Pond for information about affordable rentals, first-time homebuying and more. No RSVP needed. Click here for more details.
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.
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A draft warrant for this May's Annual Town Meeting is available online. You can access this draft warrant on our Town Meeting webpage, or directly by clicking here. Keep updated on the Town Meeting process by visiting our Town Meeting page.

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.

Effective March 23, 2015, the Department of Veterans' Services will be located at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street, Easton, Massachusetts. The email address and phone number of the Veterans' Services Officer will remain the same as they currently exist.

Waste Management Customers: the week of March 16th is bulky item pickup week. You may put one bulky item out with your trash on your regularly scheduled pickup day. For a list of accepted items, please click here.

The Recreation Department invites you to hop over to the Town Offices 136 Elm Street, Sunday April 12th, 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 18th. 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 9th 2015. They are DUE MARCH 11th 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.

Annual Town Meeting is to take place on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Oliver Ames High School Auditorium. To stay up-to-date throughout the budget process leading up to Town Meeting and fiscal year 2016, visit our Town Meeting webpage. For all Town financial and budgetary information, visit our financial information page.

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

In observance of Presidents' Day the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th and will reopen for business from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. In the event of any closings or delays due to the forecasted winter storm, please check www.easton.ma.us/snow

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.


The Conservation Commission's meeting scheduled for 6:30 PM on Monday, February 9th has been canceled. The Board of Selectmen's meeting is still on schedule for 7:00 PM.

Due to the winter storm and the early closing of the Town Offices on Monday, February 2nd; the deadline for tax payment will be extended until Tuesday, February 3rd. If you should have any questions, please contact the Collector's Office at (508) 230-0610.

Update from Waste Management: Due to the forecasted storm, Waste Management has canceled pickup for Monday, February 2, 2015. Waste Management does not want to further delay the Tuesday pickup canceled due to last week's storm, so Tuesday and the rest of the week will remain on schedule. Monday will be canceled for the week of 2/2 and will pickup on Monday 2/9 with double allowance. The canceled Tuesday pickup from last week (1/27) will be picked up on Tuesday, February 3rd.

Easton Public Schools will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th. Please plan accordingly.

The Easton Town Offices will reopen for business at noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Please take caution in driving to and from the offices. Frothingham Hall will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28. Easton Public Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28.

Due to the impending storm, the Town Offices will close at 6:00 PM on Monday and remain closed on Tuesday, January 27th. For up-to-date information on closings, parking bans, and contact information to report power outages and other weather events, please visit and bookmark our blizzard page: www.easton.ma.us/snow

From National Grid: "During this holiday season National Grid and local police departments received an increasing number of calls from customers being targeted by billing scam artists and impersonators trying to gain access to account information and entry to National Grid customers’ homes. The bill scams mirror reports received by utility companies throughout the country where the scammers are demanding immediate payment for electricity and natural gas bill balances and threatening immediate service shut-off if payments are not received within an hour or two. If the customer has made a payment, the caller will say that the payment has not been received and an immediate payment must be made. For the most part the scammers are demanding that the customer secure a pre-paid debit card and provide the account number to the scammer who then redeems the card." Click here to read the full release.
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.
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State Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours on Monday, December 15 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Queset House, located at 53 Main Street, N. Easton. 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.

National Grid has notified the Town of upcoming vegetation management activities within the community. Specifically, National Grid intends to perform selective side pruning and/or danger tree removal along an electric transmission right-of-way. A map detailing the location of this right-of-way is available at this location. If you have any questions about this vegetation maintenance, please call (508) 860-6282. For more information, click here.

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.

Due to Veterans Day, there will be no trash or recycling pickup on Tuesday, November 11. WM customers, from Tuesday through the rest of the week, should place their trash and recycling on the curb one day delayed. Monday pickup will take place as usual.
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.
Read More...As you may be aware, effective November 1st, 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.
Read More...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.
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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.
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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.
Read More...The Easton Fire & Rescue Department is pleased to announce its annual Open House to be held on October 4, 2014 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at Fire Station #1 at 48 Lothrop Street. Residents of the Community are invited to join the members of the Easton Fire Department at the Open House, on October 4 from 12 noon to 3pm at Fire Station #1 , 48 Lothrop Street. Read More...

On Monday, September 22nd the Board of Selectmen voted to open the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to take place on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the OAHS Auditorium. The warrant will close on Tuesday, October 14 at 4:30 PM. For more information about Town Meeting, click here.
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!

State Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours on Monday, September 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Easton Town Hall in the Selectmen's Office, located at 136 Elm Street, N. Easton. 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.
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.
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Effective October 1, 2014, Waste Management customers in Easton will now have their 96 gallon single stream recycling bin picked up every week along with their regular trash. Bulky item pickup will double in frequency and will occur quarterly. For full information, click here.
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.
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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!
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State Representative Shaunna O'Connell will be holding office hours on Monday, August 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Queset House, 53 Main Street, N. Easton. 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.
As part of the Town of Easton’s ongoing pavement management program, the repaving of Lincoln Street, Main Street (between Washington Street and the Brockton Town Line), and Foundry Street (section near Morse Road) will begin the week of August 4, 2014. During construction these roads 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 zones. Read More...
The Town of Easton has updated its website to better serve our residents, businesses, and visitors. In general, this update has focused on improving the ease of navigation throughout the website. For a full list of change, continue reading. Read More...
As part of the Main Street Revitalization Project, construction of the Mechanic Street parking lot will begin the week of July 14, 2014. Construction is expected to take approximately 2 months. During this time parking in the lot will be restricted and/or reduced. There will also be some minor work on Main Street, primarily in the sidewalk area, for utility work related to the undergrounding of certain overhead utility lines.
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Mandatory outside water restrictions are in place from May 1st to September 30th. This action is necessary to comply with the Town's Water Management Act Permit. For more information, please click here.
As part of the Main Street paving project, the installation of the top course of asphalt is scheduled to take place on Tuesday June 17th (weather permitting).
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As part of the Canton Street Paving project the installation of the first layer of asphalt is scheduled to begin on Thursday June 12th (weather permitting). During paving operations vehicle access will be restricted until the asphalt cools to the appropriate temperature. All vehicles should be cleared from the street prior to 7:00 AM.

Senator Thomas P. Kennedy will hold monthly district office hours on Monday, June 16th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center in the Conference Room, located at 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA, and Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00-8:00 PM at The Queset House, located next to The Ames Free Library, at 51 Main Street, North Easton, MA.
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.
Read More...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.
Read More...Easton’s annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2014. Groups are asked to form at the Church Street Cemetery in South Easton no later than 1:30 pm. Ceremonies will kick off exactly at 2:00 pm. The parade will regroup after that ceremony and march from Church Street to Depot Street and then to the Civil War Memorial where there will be another ceremony and where it will end. Read More...
National Grid customers in New England are being targeted by utility bill scammers demanding immediate payment for electric bill balances, which customers might not even owe. The fraudulent callers are claiming to be from National Grid and threatening customers with immediate service shut-off unless they provide credit card or bank account information that can be used to access the accounts. Read More...
On May 5th, Selectman Daniel Smith proposed the development of an Economic Development Council for the Town of Easton. This Council would be tasked with the promotion of sustainable economic development in the Town of Easton through collaboration with neighborhoods, businesses, and regional governments to create employment opportunities and sustainable growth. Read More...
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.
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The Easton Town Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday, and on Monday, April 21st in observance of Patriots’ Day. The Town Offices will be open from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm on Tuesday April 22nd.

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 Easton Conservation Commission entered into an agreement with Stone Soup, LLC, to put certain fields at Wheaton Farm back into agricultural production this spring. Stone Soup, LLC, operated by the O'Dwyers, is the small family-run farm operation behind Langwater Farm. While the O’Dwyers expected to begin turning over fields some time in February, the persistent snow cover and hard ground freeze delayed operations until recently. Read More...

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 questions. Thank you.
The Water Division will be holding their 31st 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.
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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.

The Town Administrator has released the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget Memorandum. This memo details the status of the budget preparation for the coming year. Click here to view the memo and other financial information.

The Easton Police Department is warning residents and business owners of a scam going on in this area. Residents and business owners are receiving calls from someone alleging to be with National Grid, telling them they are behind on payments and their power will be cut unless they provide immediate payment. National Grid is aware of this situation. Police have traced the calls to an overseas telephone number.
State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy, announced that he will hold district office hours on Friday, February 21st from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Hanson Senior Center located at 132 Maquan Street, Hanson MA, and Wednesday, February 26th from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Belair Towers in the Community Room, located at 105 Belair Street, Brockton, MA. Read More...
Due to limited salt supplies, the Department of Public Works did not treat subdivision roads with de-icing materials following the latest snowstorm on Tuesday Feb 18th. While all roads were plowed, subdivision roads were not treated with salt in order to conserve adequate levels of salt for additional storm/icing events. All main and secondary roads in Easton have been plowed and treated with salt. Read More...
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.
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Throughout the fall of 2013 and early winter of 2014, Dr. Barry Bluestone of Northeastern University's Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy worked with the Town of Easton to produce an Economic Development Self Assessment Tool. This assessment examined Easton's current economic strengths and weaknesses compared to surrounding municipalities. Please click here for the full report, PowerPoint, and presentation footage.

The Easton Affordable Housing Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Queset on the Pond - Roosevelt Circle, Easton, MA. No RSVP or sign-up is needed. Come learn about home repair grants and loans, rentals, first-time homebuyer training and more! For more information call 508-230-0645 or click here.
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.
Read More...National Grid customers in New England are being targeted by utility bill scammers demanding immediate payment for electric bill balances, which customers might not even owe. The fraudulent callers are claiming to be from National Grid and threatening customers with immediate service shut-off unless they provide credit card or bank account numbers. The calls are originating from a 617 area code phone number. When the number is called, the person answering identifies them self as being from National Grid. Read More...
A limited number of two bedroom apartments at Easton’s Ames Shovel Works Apartments are still available under a moderate income program. Anyone interested should reach out the leasing team immediately to take advantage of these rental discounts for income qualified households. Read More...
State Representative Shaunna O'Connell and State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy have announced office hours for the month of January. Please click "read more" for full information. Read More...

The Town Administrator is pleased to release his first quarter report for fiscal year 2014. These reports contain summaries of services provided by the various departments within the Town of Easton. Click here for the full report.

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 3rd. Pickups originally scheduled for today will be collected on Saturday January 4th. Collections originally scheduled for Saturday January 4th will now be collected on Monday January 6th.
All collections for the week of January 6th will be delayed by one day. If you have any questions please contact the DPW at (508) 230-0800.

Due to the pending storm, the Town Offices will be closing at 3:00pm today, Thursday, January 2 and will remain closed on Friday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, January 6.
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.
Read More...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
Read More...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.
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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.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
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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.
Read More...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.
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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.
Read More...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.
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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.
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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.
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Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Monday November 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Frothingham Hall Community Center Conference Room
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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.
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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".
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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:
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Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Easton on Monday September 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Frothingham Hall Community Center Conference Room.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Easton, Massachusetts.
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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.
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The Easton Assessors’ Office is in the process of doing cyclical inspections of Real Estate and Personal Property throughout the town.
Read More...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.
Read More...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.
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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.
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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.
Read More...The Town’s trash vendor, Waste Management, is experiencing equipment issues today, Tuesday June 25th. 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.
Read More...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.
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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.
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The Town of Easton has released a new website to better serve our residents, businesses, and visitors.
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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.
Read More...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.
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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 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.
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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.ã 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.




The Town of Easton will be offering a seasonal flu clinic for Easton residents on Thursday, December 8, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows St., Easton. Injectable vaccine is available for individuals three years of age and older. NO FLU MIST WILL BE OFFERED. The vaccine offered is NOT preservative free but IS antibiotic free. The Board of Health will be collecting health insurance information (bring your cards) but shots will be given regardless of insurance status for no fee. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Please call the Board of Health (508) 230-0620 with any questions. Please wear short sleeves.

Town Offices will be closed today, Thursday, February 9, 2017 due to the upcoming winter storm.

South Coast Rail Update: MassDOT filed a Notice of Project Change (NPC) on March 15, 2017 in order to advance the option of an interim service serving both New Bedford and Fall River using the existing Middleborough/Lakeville Commuter Rail Line while at the same time work proceeds to design, permit and fund the Stoughton Electric final phase project (including, particularly, the so-called Southern Triangle). For more information and to find out how to submit comments, click here.



The Easton Historical Commission is accepting photographs through December 15, 2017 for the 18th Annual Photography Competition, Sunday January 14, 2018 from 3PM-5PM at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. Recipients of the Chaffin Award (for an individual making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton), the Briggs Award (for a building or landscape project significant to Easton's historical integrity) and the Boston Post Cane (for Easton's oldest resident) will be announced at the event. Photographs should be taken in Easton and should be on the themes of historic places, historic landscapes, people, or pets. 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.

The Easton Historical Commission is accepting photographs through December 15, 2017 for the 18th Annual Photography Competition, Sunday January 14, 2018 from 3PM-5PM atOakes Ames Memorial Hall. Recipients of the Chaffin Award (for an individual making a significant contribution to historic preservation in Easton), the Briggs Award (for a building or landscape project significant to Easton's historical integrity) and the Boston Post Cane (for Easton's oldest resident) will be announced at the event. Photographs should be taken in Easton and should be on the themes of historic places, historic landscapes, people, or pets. 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.

The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for Basketball Skills Clinics, Karate, Adult line Dancing, Wrestling, Rock N Ropes, Creative Writing and Craft Workshops.
Click here for more: http://www.easton.ma.us/departments/recreation_department/recreation_programs.php