Town of Easton, MA

We're seeking a qualified and motivated Human Resources Assistant to join our busy Human Resources Department. This role is essential in supporting the Town's personnel and risk management functions. This is a part-time position for 24-28 hrs./week. Reasonable schedule accommodations, within the required weekly hours, may be negotiated with qualified candidates. Interested candidates can learn more and apply on our website by visiting easton.ma.us/jobs The deadline to apply is September 4.

This morning, veterans, residents, Select Board members, and staff gathered for Easton's Purple Heart Day ceremony outside of the Town Offices to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made incredible sacrifices for our freedom. The ceremony included a moment of silence, reading of Easton's Purple Heart Day Proclamation, flag raising, and a number of speakers who highlighted the importance of recognizing this day. Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, is a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in action. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to those who have suffered wounds or have died as a result of enemy action.

The Town of Easton seeks proposals from qualified individuals or firms for the development of its Climate Action Plan (CAP). The project consists of developing baseline metrics, inclusive of existing policy and program assessment; development of a CAP with robust public engagement including a prioritized list of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) elimination and sequestration strategies and actions, not limited to efficiency and renewable energy and are expected to also include other policy areas which have a direct impact on GHG generation (i.e. zoning, wetlands, and transportation; and the identification of achievable policy and program recommendations and associated outcome monitoring strategies. Responses must be received by Monday, July 29, 2024, by 12 noon, sent to the office of the Town Administrator, 136 Elm St. Easton MA 02356. Responses after this time will not be considered. Questions relating to this RFP should be emailed to sdugan@easton.ma.us or by calling 508-230-0513. To view this RFP, visit easton.ma.us/bids

The Town of Easton (Town) is interested in disposing of Town owned property at 388 Depot Street (Site), the site of the former Center School. The Town is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from qualified investors, developers, and/or joint ventures interested in submitting design proposals for the redevelopment of this Town owned property. The Town strongly encourages submissions from minority and veteran-owned corporations, as well as local developers and investors. By requesting LOI’s, the aim is to initiate productive discussions for the future solicitation of creative proposals that align with the intent of the Town to provide recreational/community space at the Site, including but not limited to: courts, rinks, swimming pools, athletic fields, gymnasiums, indoor stadiums, health and sports clubs, gyms, weightlifting areas, indoor bowling alleys or theaters. Questions or requests for information will be accepted until Friday July 12, 2024 at noon. Letters of Interest must be addressed and emailed on or before Friday, July 19, 2024 by 5:00 PM (EST). To view the full RLI, visit our website at easton.ma.us/bids

The Town of Easton (Town) is interested in disposing of Town owned property at 388 Depot Street (Site), the site of the former Center School. The Town is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from qualified investors, developers, and/or joint ventures interested in submitting design proposals for the redevelopment of this Town owned property. The Town strongly encourages submissions from minority and veteran-owned corporations, as well as local developers and investors. By requesting LOI’s, the aim is to initiate productive discussions for the future solicitation of creative proposals that align with the intent of the Town to provide recreational/community space at the Site, including but not limited to: courts, rinks, swimming pools, athletic fields, gymnasiums, indoor stadiums, health and sports clubs, gyms, weightlifting areas, indoor bowling alleys or theaters. Questions or requests for information will be accepted until Friday July 12, 2024 at noon. Letters of Interest must be addressed and emailed on or before Friday, July 19, 2024 by 5:00 PM (EST). To view the full RLI, visit our website at easton.ma.us/bids

Yesterday, our Health & Community Services Department held a ribbon cutting to unveil a newly-acquired Floating Beach Wheel Chair for Easton's Town Pool! It is our hope that this purchase will improve access to the Town’s aquatic facility, enhance the sense of belonging among residents with physical and cognitive disabilities in our community, and positively impact residents experiences for years to come. Thank you to Easton’s Select Board, Commission on Disability, Council on Aging, Recreation Commission, and Town Administration for your support! We especially want to thank SMILE Mass for helping us ensure that our Town Pool is accessible for all!

Congratulations to the Easton Citizens Academy Class of 2024! Last night, the Select Board recognized residents who completed the 10-week Citizens Academy, which gave a behind the scenes look at what it takes to provide public services to our community of 25,000+ residents. Participants heard from department heads and staff and visited 8 different Town buildings, seeing firsthand where our staff work quietly behind the scenes each day to make sure we have running water, safe streets, quality education, and much more. This is the third year we've run the Citizens Academy, and we're looking forward to more residents joining us next year! Learn more about Citizens Academy at https://lnkd.in/eTY5sVBv

Town of Easton, MA Students, staff, and elected officials gathered at Oliver Ames High School to celebrate Arbor Day with a reading of Easton's Arbor Day proclamation by Select Board Chair Dottie Fulginiti, followed by DPW staff planting a Kwanzan Cherry Tree. This year's tree planting is in memory of Oliver Ames graduate DJ Henry. Arbor Day is a time to reflect on the important role trees play in our community to provide shade, help prevent erosion, provide beautification, and much more. Easton has proudly been recognized as a 'Tree City USA' community by the Arbor Day Foundation for over 30 years.

The Select Board recently announced the appointment of Tracie Levene as the new Deputy Director of Health & Community Services / Financial and Veterans Services. Tracie was promoted to the Deputy Director role after having served as the Town's Benefits & Grants Navigator since May 2022. She brings over 20 years of experience in the field of human services and resource coordination and has a Master of Science degree in Human Services Management from UMass Boston. Tracie is extremely skilled in researching and connecting people to vital public resources from the local, state, and federal level. We're thankful to have her on our team. Congratulations, Tracie! [Photo, from left: Jennifer Stacy, Craig Barger, Dottie Fulginiti, Tracie Levene, Kristin Kennedy, Connor Read, and Jamie Stebbins]

We were excited to be at the ribbon cutting at 26 Poquanticut Ave. to celebrate the start of work to replace the deteriorated building with a new, a permanently affordable family home. We’re thankful for the work of South Shore Habitat for Humanity and Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in making this project a reality as we work toward the goal of providing a variety of housing opportunities in Easton. In attendance were Town staff, elected/appointed officials, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, and staff/students from Southeastern Regional Voc. Tech. High School. In 2020, Easton’s Affordable Housing Trust used Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to acquire 26 Poquanticut Ave. and 10 Morse Rd. and issued a request-for-proposal for a non-profit to develop family housing at each property. South Shore Habitat for Humanity is developing one unit at 26 Poquanticut and a two-family at 10 Morse. Easton’s CPA investments will help create three units of much-needed affordable family housing in our community.