WATCH: Candidates for Easton's Board of Selectmen Debate

Candidates Dottie Fulginiti, Michael Maloney, Carol Nestler and Dan Smith debated in ECAT's studios Thursday night.

In a debate sponsored by Easton Community Access Television, Easton Patch and the Easton Journal, the four candidates for Easton's Board of Selectmen debated in ECAT's studios Thursday night. Dottie Fulginiti, Michael Maloney, Carol Nestler and Dan Smith are running for two available seats this year. The debate was moderated by Easton Patch Editor Patrick Maguire and Easton Journal Editor Donna Whitehead. Election Day is set for April 30 at Oliver Ames High School.

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Selectmen Candidates to Talk Issues in Live Debate

Carol Nestler, Dottie Fulginiti, Michael Maloney and Dan Smith will debate on April 4.

With time winding down until April 30 town election, the four selectmen candidates are bracing for the home stretch. Election month will kick off Thursday, April 4, when the candidates square off in a live debate on Easton Community Access Television (Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon FIOS 22) beginning at 7 p.m. It will re-air on Patch during the following days. The four candidates are fighting for two open three-year seats on the board, which will be left vacant by Ellen Barlow and Sean Noonan. Finance Committee Chair Carol Nestler, Planning Board member Dan Smith, local lawyer Michael Maloney and local activist Dottie Fulginiti will talk issues. The debate is co-sponsored by ECAT, Easton Patch and the Easton Journal. Easton Patch Editor …

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Easton Community Access Recognizes Volunteers

The Easton Cable station acknowledged those who helped over the past year.

Easton Community Access Television acknowledged it's many volunteers Thursday night. The awards night, which was held at ECAT studios recognized organizations and individuals who contributed to the program throughout the year. Jason Daniels, ECAT's Executive Director, served as the master of ceremonies. "Thank you all for helping out and helping ECAT grow into this community organization it is starting become," Daniels said. The night concluded with a musical performance from Jason Bloom of the Ames Free Library, who played the didgeridoo. Below is a list of awards recipients: Volunteer Producers of the Year: Pat and Ernie Smith for St. Mark's Episcopal Church Community Impact Award: Del Kent for a Life Series Project at the Council on …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know October 16 in Easton

What is happening today in Easton?

1. Animal Happenings at the Children's Museum Stop in and see fascinating live animals every other Tuesday from 10:00 am to 10:45 am beginning on September 18 at Animal Happenings at The Children’s Museum in Easton. Enjoy an informal petting zoo and learn about different animal friends and how to care for them. Children and the whole family will have a chance to interact and learn about a new animal each week. Come and learn about new and exciting animals during every visit! Animal Happenings does not require registration and is free with admission to the Museum. 2. After School Art at the Children's Museum Every Tuesday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm starting on September 25, drop by The Children’s Museum in Easton to try out our new program, …

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VIDEO: 11th Plymouth District Democratic Candidates Debate the Issues

The four democrats debated on ECAT Tuesday night.

  Democratic candiadates for the 11th Plymouth District squared off on Easton Community Access Television Tuesday night to discuss the Taunton Casino, the Southcoast Rail, EEE, the economy and education. The debate was sponsored by ECAT, Easton Patch and the Easton Journal and moderated by Easton Patch Editor Patrick Maguire and Easton Journal Editor Donna Whitehead Easton resident Claire Cronin, Southeastern Regional School Committee Chair Mark Linde, and Brockton City Councilors Jass Stewart and Robert Sullivan will be on the Democratic ballot on primary day, which is set for Thursday Sept. 6 The winner will face Easton Selectman Dan Murphy in a general election. Murphy is running unopposed for the Republican nomination. The 11th …

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11th Plymouth District Democratic Candidates to Debate on Easton Television

Tune into ECAT on August 28th at 7 p.m. to see where the candidates stand.

With just a few weeks to go until the Sept. 6 state primary, the 11th Plymouth District State Rep candidates are making a final pitch to voters. The Democratic candidates will square off in a live debate  Easton Community Access Television (Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon FIOS 22) beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday. It will re-air on Patch and ECAT's website in the following days. The four candidates fighting for the Democratic nomination are Easton resident Claire Cronin, Southeastern Regional School Committee Chair Mark Linde, and Brockton City Councilors Jass Stewart and Robert Sullivan. The winner will face Easton Selectman Dan Murphy in a general election. Murphy is running unopposed for the Republican nomination. The 11th Plymouth District is…

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Dan and Angela Henry Appear on Premier of New ECAT Show, "Unraveled"

In new talk show, host Joe Conforti talks with guest about controversial subjects and their outcomes.

Hockomock Film Spring Set For This Weekend

The 48-hour film making competition runs from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday.

The Hockomock Film Sprint, sponsored by Easton Community Access Television, is kicking off this weekend. Tonight at 6PM starts the sprint with eight teams total and four from Easton competing for a $200 cash prize.  The 48-hour film making competition ends at 6 p.m. Sunday. For more info on the Hockomock Film Sprint, click here.

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Town Elections 2012

Selectmen Candidates to Square Off in Live Debate

Candidates for Selectmen will square off Monday night live on ECAT. The debate will re-air on Patch.

  With less than a month to go until the April 24 town election, the four Board of Selectmen candidates are bracing for the home stretch. Election month will kick off Monday night, April 2, when the candidates square off in a debate live on Easton Community Access Television (Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon FIOS 22) beginning at 7 p.m. It will re-air on Patch the following day. The four candidates are fighting for two open three-year seats on the board. Incumbents Colleen Corona and Dan Murphy are defending their seats while challengers Patrick Goodman and Michael Maloney are running for the first time. The debate is co-sponsored by ECAT, Easton Patch and the Easton Journal. Easton Patch Editor Patrick Maguire and Easton Journal Editor Donna…

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Town Elections 2012

Selectmen Candidates Appear on Local News With Dick Murphy

Selectmen candidates talk Shovel Shop, Budgets and Police and Fire

The four Easton Board of Selectmen candidates appeared on Local News with Dick Murphy on Easton Community Access Television this week as part of a Selectmen forum. Incumbents Dan Murphy and Colleen Corona were joined by challengers Patrick Goodman and Michael Maloney to discuss and debate the issues, which ranged from the Beacon Shovel Shop Project to the local budget, to police and fire. To view the forum, click here. The local election is scheduled for April 24. ECAT will air another selectmen debate on April 2. The debate will be co-moderated by Easton Patch editor Patrick Maguire. If you have questions you would like the Selectmen candidates to answer, email them to Patrick.Maguire@Patch.com

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