Monday, June 3, 2013
A who, what, when, where, why analysis of your day in Easton.
Who should you know about? The Oliver Ames Class of 2013 They graduated yesterday. Click here to read about it. What should you know about? Envision Easton The Easton Master Plan Steering Committee invites the residents of Easton to take an online survey to aid in the plan to shape our town’s future. Based on feedback received from public participation at the “First Forum” on April 24, the survey asks for answers and opinions on a multitude of topics related to the future of Easton. Help us forge the direction of our great town into the future by providing us with your ideas on everything from neighborhoods and housing to economic development. What do you love about our town? What would you change or add? We would love to hear from you…
Friday, May 31, 2013
A who, what, when, where, why analysis of your day in Easton.
Who should you know about? Joe Kennedy III Check out his most recent blog post on Easton Patch about Boston pride. What should you know about? The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will begin taking spray requests on May 20, 2013 and will begin spraying after Memorial Day weather permitting. Overnight temperatures must be above 55 degrees in order to spray effectively. Please click here for more information. When is something happening? 1 p.m. The Oliver Ames softball team will travel to Sandwich to take on the No. 3 seeded Blue Knights in the first round of the South Sectional Tourney. OA defeated Quincy yesterday to earn the game. Where should you go today? Children's Museum of Easton for ABC's of Science Visit the Children’s …
Thursday, May 30, 2013
A who, what, when, where, why analysis of the day in Easton.
Who should you know about? Mike Melak He is the new owner of Mary's Pizza in Whistlestop Plaza. Click here for more. What should you know about? The Recreation Department has announced a variety of programs for the summer season including: dance, theater, kayaking, guitar, and songwriting. Please click here for more information. When is something happening? 3:30 p.m. The Oliver Ames softball team will take on Quincy in the first round of the South Sectional Tournament at Parkview School. For more, click here. Where should you go today? Ames Free Library for Fun with Flowers At 6:30 p.m., we all have a creative side that is yet to be discovered. This program is to introduce a few floral design techniques to those who love flowers. Venetia …
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
A who, what, when, where, why analysis of your day in Easton.
Who should you know about? Thomas Higgins He was formally introduced as Moreau Hall's new principal last week. Click here for more. What should you know about? North Easton Village Infrastructure Update Webpage The Town of Easton is hosting a dedicated webpage during the construction of the North Easton Village Sewer Project at this location. If you live in this area, you may want to bookmark this webpage in your browser and check it from time to time for updates regarding construction, project details, and contact information. Construction for the week of May 27, 2013 will continue the excavation and installation of sewer main on Mechanic Street and Andrews Street. When is something happening? 10 a.m. Summer Citrus at the Children's …
Friday, May 24, 2013
A who, what, when, where and why analysis of today in Easton.
Who should you know about? State Rep Shaunna O'Connell O'Connell, who represents Precinct 6 in Easton, will be hosting a radio show on Friday. The one hour show will be in honor of Memorial Day and it will feature area local veterans including Dennis Proulx and Bob Silvia from TAVVA, along with Mort Morin, DAV Ch. 57. O’Connell wants to remind people why we have this three-day weekend. The radio show will be this Friday, May 24, 2013 at 1pm on WVBF 1530. The call-in number is 508.821.1106. Rep. O’Connell’s campaign committee sponsored the show. What should you know about? The Town of Easton has been recognized for its energy saving efforts by the State of Massachusetts. Please click here for more information. When is something …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A who, what, when, where and why analysis of today in Easton.
Who should you know about? Congressman Joe Kennedy III On the resignation of Liutenant Governor Tim Murray: “Tim Murray spent his years in the State House championing a government that works for real people. Never one to sit behind a desk, he has been in the trenches of every corner of our Commonwealth – listening to our veterans, mentoring our students, studying our Gateway Cities and connecting tirelessly with the people he was so honored to represent. In his new position with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce Tim will return to his roots and the city he loves. I know that he will continue to play an active role in our state’s economic development, and I look forward to working with him in the future.” What should you know about? The …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A who, what, when, where and why analysis of today in Easton.
Who should you know about? State Senator Brian A. Joyce. The State Senator yesterday issued budget amendments to the senate's Senate’s FY 2014 budget, according to a press release issued by his office. According to the release, Joyce’s amendments further promote his longstanding legislative priorities of supporting children, offering protection to vulnerable and mentally ill residents and ensuring transparency in government. “The budget recommended by Ways and Means was a good starting point, making targeted, balanced investments to protect our seniors and support our children without overburdening taxpayers,” said Joyce in the release. “The amendment phase will give us the chance to give further voice to the issues facing our particular …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton today.
1. Pickup Doubles Tennis at Oliver Ames Today at 5:30 p.m.: Do you miss playing tennis? Are you, like many of us, rusty but want to get back into playing? Please join us for free pickup doubles tennis in Easton! All skill levels welcome for this regular Tuesday night meetup.com group. We play at the nicely maintained Oliver Ames High School courts, with easy free parking adjacent to the courts. C'mon out Tuesday after work all summer long for some fun and good exercise. Wet courts or rain cancels this meetup, and I would send out an email to all if that happens. Not sure if it's us? Just ask, "Meetup group?," and someone can warm up with you for a little bit, then join the open doubles play. This is very informal. Bring a new can of…
Monday, May 20, 2013
A look at what is happening around Easton today.
1. Meditative Mondays at NRT's Sheep Pasture Do you want a really great and peaceful way to start off your week? Come to Sheep Pasture at 7:45 am on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from April-August 2013 for a 30-45 minute nature walk. Bring your iPod, or just enjoy the sounds of nature as we walk through Sheep Pasture’s trails in the early morning. Not a “learning hike”, but rather an opportunity to simply start your week off to the relaxing sounds of nature during this quiet walk. Meeting starts out from the Carriage House at 7:45 am and is appropriate for all ability levels. Walk is drizzle or shine; in case of heavier rain, walk will be held the next scheduled Monday. No registration required. 2. Chapter Book Club at Ames Free …
Friday, May 17, 2013
A look at what is happening around the Shovel Town today.
1. Yard Sale at St. Mark's Tonight at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church,there will be a yard sale. The sale will continue from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. 2. Queset Community Chorus at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Tonight at 7 p.m.: Please join us for fun-filled evening of music to benefit The Easton Food Pantry.Suggested donation-$5.00 and/or non-perishable food items. Sponsored by The Stedfast School of Music and Arts, the Queset Community Chorus is a non-profit organization serving the community through their music. 3. Town Meeting Set For Monday Please click here for the warrant for this year's Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Oliver Ames High School Auditorium on Lothrop Street. 4. Follow …
