Jeremy Berry recently represented Oliver Ames High School
Oliver Ames High School student Jeremy Berry recently represented the Oliver Ames High School Band and the Easton Lions Club in the 2012 Massachusetts Lions All-State Band. The band performed at the annual Lion's conference held in Sturbridge May 5-12, 2012. Jeremy performed on the saxophone in the Concert Band and on the piano in the Jazz Band.
The first phase began last week.
The former home of Oakes and Blanche Ames on Massapoag Ave will be undergoing a facelift this spring and summer. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced plans for restoration last week as part of "Preservation Month." The first phase, which includes $75,000 of work on the third floor will address damage caused by leaks. The scope of the work will include lead paint removal and asbestos abatement, replacement of plumbing lines, ceiling repair and painting, according to DCR. The second phase, which will include remaining masonry work to address chronic water leaks will be completed by the end of August, DCR said. The cost of the second phase will be assessed following the review of bid submittals. DCR …
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Former Tigers shortstop will be the Bears' defensive centerpiece in the New England Regional.
The Bridgewater State University baseball team is seeded eighth at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament and will take on top-seeded Wheaton College at 1:15 PM on Wednesday afternoon in Mansfield, Connecticut. Defensively the Bears have been terrific throughout the 2012 campaign as the team ranks 14th in all of Division III with a .969 fielding percentage led by Pierce, Garabedian and shortstop Trevor Lawson (Easton, Mass.). Pierce has committed just one error in 366 chances (.997), while Garabedian has been flawless in 84 chances. Lawson has tremendous range at shortstop combined with an outstanding arm as he has recorded 53 putouts and 124 assists and helped turn 24 double plays. For the full story, click here.
The event will be at the Yardley Wood Rink
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Easton Lions Club will hold a combined Canoe / Family Fun Day on Saturday May 19th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Yardley / Wood Rink at Center School in South Easton. The Rink ( available for free ice skating in the winter) is at 338 Depot Street ( Route 123) next to the Easton Center School. ( Rain date is Sunday the 20th). Refreshments, including Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Soda and Water will be available. There will be many activities including a Moonwalk and Canoes and Relay Races and the Easton Fire Dept. will have a Fire Truck for kids to check out/climb in (and spraying water on kids in the Back Field - weather permitting!) ; Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos by Creative World Children’s Learning …
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The 67th Annual Girls State will be held at Stonehill on June 16
Submitted to Easton Patch: Oliver Ames High School is pleased to announce the participants for this year’s Girls State Program. Nine members of the junior class have been selected to attend this year’s program. The 67th Annual Massachusetts Girls State will be held at Stonehill College, Easton, MA Saturday, June 16 through Friday, June 22, 2012. This program is a one-week course in government, politics, and leadership conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. More than 26,000 Massachusetts girls have participated in this citizenship program since its inauguration in 1945. Three hundred girls from all parts of the State will participate in the week’s study of local and state government. They will establish and operate their own City…
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The Tigers fell to the Warriors at home Tuesday.
The Oliver Ames girls' lacrosse team fell to Foxborough Tuesday afternoon, 18-6 at Muscato Stadium in Easton. With the loss, OA fell to 3-12 overall while Foxborough improved to 10-5.
The Department of Planning and Community Development is asking residents to fill out a survey.
Submitted to Easton Patch: Do you bicycle, walk or drive in Easton? Your responses to a ten-minute survey will provide valuable input to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility study being overseen by the Planning & Community Development Department. The objective of the study is to increase transportation & recreation options for Easton residents by improving access, connectivity and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. To complete a survey go to http://bit.ly/eastonbikepedsurvey
Tigers win 2-0 at Stoughton on Monday.
For the second time this season, the Oliver Ames baseball team came up on the winning side of a pitchers' duel against the Black Knights, this time earning a 2-0 victory at Stoughton Monday afternoon. Dave Holmes pitched five scoreless innings for the Tigers. David MacKinnon pitched the final two frames, preserving the shutout. MacKinnon scored the game's first run in the top of the fourth on a sacrifice fly from Andrew Mancini. OA added an insurance run in the fifth when Brad Fleming scored on a Mike McMillan single. Stoughton loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth but did not score. With the win, OA improves to 10-3, while Stoughton falls to 7-9.
The film competition is in it's second year.
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Hockomock Film Sprint is the ultimate filmmaking challenge for cinephiles, award winner, aspiring filmmakers, and the curious. As a 48 hour filmmaking competition, the Film Sprint offers a unique opportunity. Someone may have made a film, which is a challenge in and of itself. But can they do it in 48 hours? Teams write into the wee hours of the morning, cajole their friends to act in their film, work on 3 hours of sleep, edit in a final frenzy an hour before the deadline, and become true guerrilla filmmakers. Last year, the Film Sprint was founded as the ECAT Film Sprint, virtually the same competition, but one for Easton, Massachusetts. The competition was sponsored by (and still is) by Easton Community …
State health officials want to put restrictions on school bake sales to discourage unhealthy eating habits, but will this hurt fundraising efforts?
Fundraising efforts at Easton Public Schools is about to change. Massachusetts state health officials recently recently approved regulations that would prevent bake sales from being held during school and in the 30 minutes before and after school to discourage unhealthy eating habits. Gov. Deval Patrick has backed down on the regulations after criticism from parents and organizations that say putting restrictions on bake sales would negatively impact fundraising efforts for the schools and nonprofit groups, according to USA Today. Legislation passed in 2010 will still require schools serve healthy snack options in the cafeterias and limit sugary foods. Do you think Gov. Deval Patrick should enforce the bake sale ban to help encourage …
7:53 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
We used to have "Bakeless Bake Sales" for busy mothers. more ›
Janet Sroczynski
11:14 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In addition to taking the survey above, perhaps consideration could be given to the following: 1) http://www.ParkABike.com -Including best practices and a current pilot program with over 20 colleges across the U.S. Between OA-Oliver Ames High School and Stonehill College, perhaps there is an interest level as "Bike Friendly Campus" environment(s). Include The Ames Free Library as well. See/read: … more ›