11/3/2023 A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass
Good afternoon,
Here is the process to request an absentee ballot [two-step process: (1) application and (2) ballot available]: Print, complete and sign the Absentee Ballot Application https://www.eastonct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3071/f/agendas/absentee_application_form_november_7_2023.pdf and return to the Town Clerk's Office. You can also request a Ballot using the new https://oabr-sots.ct.gov/OABR/absenteeBallotReqPortalHome.do. Ballot will be prepared for you and either issued to you in person. Once you have your completed ballot, you may; mail to the Town Clerk’s Office (225 Center Road, Easton, CT 06612), deposit the ballot in the https://www.eastonct.gov/town-clerk/news/notice-official-ballot-drop-box-installed-in-town-of-easton-easton-only or deliver In-Person to the Town Clerk's office we are open Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Absentee Ballots MUST BE RECEIVED no later than 8:00pm on the day of the election, November 7, 2023.
Voting is the most fundamental right of our democracy and local elections effect our daily lives more than any other. Please take the time to educate yourselves about the candidates. Please vote on Tuesday November 7th, from 6:00am to 8:00pm at Samuel Staples Elementary school.
As there is a possibility that this is my last post, I want to share with you one thought which I hope will be remembered. We have an excellent staff in Town Hall who are truly dedicated to serving you. They do an amazing job of being efficient and helpful. They all wear multiple hats and it really functions like a family. If you are in Town Hall, please thank them.
Last night at the Board of Selectmen meeting, with the full support of the board, we reiterated the message which I delivered last week. The disclosure of people’s personal information is completely unacceptable. We have many people who volunteer their services to help govern our town and they deserve our full protection against such action. The members of the Board of Selectmen are committed to providing that protection. We also honored Bob Lessler for his 30 years of service to the town. Few if any, have served as long or contributed as much. Thank you, Bob!
Join the Historical Society of Easton on November 5th at 4:00pm as we welcome Mary Donahue. Mary is an author, historian and executive producer of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast all about CT history. She is also the author of A Life of the Land: Connecticut’s Jewish Farmers. This event is free to the public and will be held at the Easton Public Library’s Community Room. Help us plan for seating and refreshments by registering at https://historical-society-of-easton.yapsody.com/event/index/788853/connecticuts-jewish-farmers.
From the Easton Energy and Environment task force: Please join a representative from the Energize ConnecticutSM Heat Pump Support Team on Zoom to learn about these highly efficient, environmentally friendly heating and cooling units. There will be a presentation, followed by time for your questions on Thursday, November 9th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Please click the link below to join the webinar online:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84737674036 or one tap mobile:+16469313860,84737674036# US Questions? Please contact eastonenergytf@gmail.com.
The Easton’s Here to Help Social Services Department has organized Treats for the Troops. Please consider donating your excess candy to Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops. Drop off is at the Easton Public Library no later than November 11th. Please see attached for further details: https://eastoncourier.news/event/treats-for-troops-candy-collection/.
The Easton Senior Center will have a breakfast in honor of Veteran’s Day with a special dedication by our choir on Monday, November 13th at 9:00am. Please call (203) 268-1145 by Wednesday, November 8th to sign up for this very special event and support our veterans.
The Senior Center will also be offering adults Flu, COVID, RSV, Shingles and Pneumonia shots on Tuesday, November 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm. Please call for an appointment to avoid wait time at (203) 268-1145 and bring your insurance ID to the appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, the Aspetuck Health District has flu shots available. Please call (203) 227-9571 x235 to make an appointment. Medicare, Connecticare, Cigna and Aetna accepted.
Easton Garden Club Annual Wreath & Poinsettia Sale is now open: Each year the Easton Garden Club hosts the https://www.eastongardenclubofct.org/wreathsale to fund activities that benefit our Easton Community. The catalog of what the Club is offering this year can be found here: www.eastongardenclubofct.org/wreathsale, including double wreaths, roping, Poinsettia, and winter seed sowing kits. The sale is open until Nov. 21st for pre-paid order and scheduled curbside pickup on November 29 between 1-6pm at the Easton Public Library community room courtyard.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night as we return to standard time.
Have a great weekend,
Dave