Oct. 24 Update From Easton First Selectman Bindelglass

**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**

Oct. 24, 2025

Good afternoon,

Absentee Ballots for the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election are available at the Town Clerk's Office. Early voting began on October 20 at the Easton Library's Community Room. For more information, click HERE. We always hope for great participation by our residents. I cannot urge strongly enough that we remember that we are all neighbors and need to treat each other with respect. The campaign season has two more weeks. Let’s all try to be civil.

From the Town Clerk: There have been a lot of questions about how seats will be filled in the election for the library board. You will notice that there are two seats on the ballot: a full term and a term to fill a vacancy for two years. Our library ordinance states that "not more than three members of the board shall be members of the same political party." The vacancy term for two years, from 11/04/2025 to 11/02/2027, will be filled first. Depending upon the winner, the full term will then be filled. If Lise Fleurette (D) wins the vacancy term, maximum representation for the Democratic Party will be achieved. This will result in Diane Parker (U) winning and Kristine Oulman (D) losing the full term, from 11/04/2025 to 11/04/2031, regardless of the vote total. This would result in a vacancy on the board, which can only be filled by a U or R, and this would occur after the election by the normal replacement process. However, if Mary Welch (R) wins the two-year term, then both Diane Parker (U) and Kristine Oulman (D) will win their seats.

Enjoy the Beauty of Fall in Easton! Autumn is the perfect season to get outside and explore! You cannot miss how beautiful our town is at this time of year. Information about our outdoor wonders can be found here: Easton Trails & Open Spaces and Explore Easton on All Trails. To that end, Easton was recently recognized as a best small town for “fall escape for travelers” by CT Insider. The article can be seen HERE.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to address all of our town employees. I told them that First Selectmen come and go, but the employees are the backbone of what makes this town function. They work tirelessly to deliver the services that we all rely on, and they do a phenomenal job. Whether they work in town hall, or on our roads, in response to our emergencies, or to provide any other services for the town, we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. I am also happy to note the promotion of our police detective, Kent Lyman, to Sergeant. Congratulations Kent!

On Saturday, October 25th, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Easton Police Department will be participating in the nationwide drug takeback initiative. Please bring your unused or expired medications to the library parking lot, where Detective Lyman will be located. Look for the big tent! Sit down and have a cup of coffee and a donut while you’re there. The Detective will be available for any questions you may have about the most recent scams, crime trends, or anything else that’s on your mind. Please, no needles or non-medicated liquids.

There was a great turnout for Trumbull’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on October 11th—so much so that organizers had to turn some residents away. Unfortunately, Trumbull’s budget allows for only one collection day each year. If you were among those turned away, or if you’ve since discovered more items in your garage or shed that need safe disposal, don’t worry! Many materials can still be recycled or properly disposed of without waiting until next year. Visit https://www.eastonct.gov/recycling, type your item into the search box, and see how to handle it responsibly.

The Easton Agricultural Commission is getting ready to launch Easton's 2025 Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut Program, which promotes our local tree farms and stands, as well as farms open for business during the holiday season, local restaurants, and holiday markets. The Ag Commission has reached out to farmers who have been listed in previous years on the Christmas Tree Map of Easton, and they encourage any local farmers who would like to be included in the program, as well as local restaurants and organizers of holiday markets, to contact them at julie.eastonag@gmail.com to receive information about how they can participate in this promotional program this year.

Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Do your kids love yoga in kindergarten classes, 4th-grade Invention Convention, Project Lead the Way at HKMS, Robotics at JBHS, and the brand-new Math Center Glass Wall? These were just a few projects that were funded by ELF. Please join us for dinner and dancing at Testo’s in Monroe on Saturday, November 8th, so we can continue to support the students. Five free raffle tickets will be given to the first 50 tickets sold. Limited tickets available – please click HERE to buy your tickets now.

Around town:

Join us in running the 4th Annual Easton's Lady in White 5K at Christ Church in Easton, CT, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Runners will enjoy a beautiful course on North Park Avenue in Easton while enjoying the fall foliage and learning historic facts along the way! On site, there will be various fall activities for kids and adults, and a fun run and shuttle run for kids 12 & under, so please bring the family! Costumes encouraged! For more info, click HERE.

Please join us at the Easton Public Library for the Free Spirit Festival Story Time (All ages welcome!) on Saturday, October 25th, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, following the 5K run. Families are invited to wind down after the race with stories, a craft, and fun for children of all ages. We hope you'll join us!

Join Aspetuck Land Trust as Tom Butler, author of Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition, shares fascinating stories of the men and women who went above and beyond to conserve the landscapes they loved – across the continent and around the world. Thursday, October 30th, 7:00 pm at the Trefz Forum at the Westport Library. RSVP HERE

MetroCOG’s Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (RPOCD) is having a Photo Contest! Share what you love about places in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, & Trumbull by submitting your photos. Click HERE to learn more and submit a photo. For consideration, entries must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, October 31st, 2025.

Trick-or-Treat in the Library! (All Ages Welcome) Friday, October 31st, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat & Bonfire is on Friday, October 31, 2025! Join the Lions Club, Park & Rec, Easton Volunteer Fire Department, and EMS on Halloween night for the Annual Trunk or Treat! Music, snacks, and The Knights of Gore Show will provide entertainment, so come on down with your costumes! We will also have a Photo Booth and Pumpkin Smash!! Trunk or Treat starts at 5:30 pm for Trick-or-Treating (4:30 pm-5:30 pm Trunk set-up time). Knights of Gore: 5:30 pm. Costume Contest & Bonfire: 6:00 pm. The Bonfire is a great tradition in town. We are hoping the weather will cooperate. Location: Samuel Staples Elementary School/Morehouse Fields (next to SSES). Cost: Free! Candy donations are accepted at the Park & Recreation office or the Extended Day Program (Room 139 at SSES) through October 30th. Donations can also be brought that evening to the concierge’s trunk. We are still looking for more volunteers to open their trunks. Email eastontrunkortreat@gmail.com today to sign up your car. PARKING IS AT THE SSES PARKING LOTS FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT PARTICIPATING TRUNKS AND PEOPLE WORKING THE EVENT! THERE WILL BE AN OFFICER ON SITE TO DIRECT PEOPLE BACK TO SSES FOR PARKING. THANK YOU! For more info, click HERE.

Enjoy the weekend and Stay Safe!

Dave