Thanksgiving Update From Easton First Selectman Bindelglass

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

Nov. 28, 2024

Good afternoon,

We have so much to be thankful for here in our beautiful town. I hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends, and please take time to give thanks for all that we are so fortunate to have.

It is also the beginning of the holiday season. Easton is proud to be the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut. Each year, the Easton Garden Club supports our Easton Tree Farms & Stands and those farms and eateries creating holiday cheer by publishing a holiday version of our Easton Farm Map. Visit https://www.eastongardenclubofct.org/easton-farm-map-holiday-edition to learn more and to download copies of the Map.

From the Fire Marshall: The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has lifted the statewide burn ban. Effective immediately, the Office of the Fire Marshal is lifting our temporary burn ban on fire pits, chimineas, and warming/cooking fires on homeowner’s private property. Any persons with valid open burning permits are reminded that prior to burning, they must call the Fire Department at 203-268-2833, to confirm whether it is an approved burn day. The efforts by the community during this historically dry time have certainly helped to reduce the number of brush fires the fire department has needed to respond to, reducing the risk to the firefighter's safety while protecting our beautiful community.

Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Congregational Church is having its annual holiday cookie sale with orders due by Friday, November 29th. For more information go to http://www.eastonchurch.org/
The Easton Public Library is screening the classic film “The Southerner” (1945) directed by Jean Renoir and starring Zachary Scott and Betty Field on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm. This series is hosted by film historian and Easton resident, Jon Sonneborn and is co-sponsored by the Easton Arts Council.

On Thursday, December 5th the Board of Selectmen meeting will include a discussion with the Executive Director of CMED, the regional dispatch center for EMS in the region. All are welcome.
Stuff-A-Cruiser, to benefit Toys for Tots, will be held at the Easton Police Department at 700 Morehouse Road on Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. New, unwrapped toys only.

Save the date for the annual #joyoushappymerrypride event at Sport Hill Farm, 596 Sport Hill Road on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm! There will be a holiday market, delicious food, our favorite Santa and Ms. Claus, crafts and arts for purchase and so much more!

Join us for the Easton Community Center’s Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, fun crafts, and hot cocoa while creating magical memories with Santa himself. Preregistration is required for each attendee: Free for ECC Members, $5 for Non-Members at the door (ages 1 and up). Breakfast will be held at 364 Sport Hill Road – please park at ECC or at the lower lot.

The Library’s Friends Organization is gearing up for our Annual Holiday Market and Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 8th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This event is always eagerly awaited, and for good reason. There will be something to delight young and old alike: a singalong with our favorite elf at 3:15 pm, a craft project for kids to make and decorate their own paper gingerbread goodie box and fill it with candy canes and Hanukkah gelt, vendors in the Community Room for everyone’s holiday shopping needs, hot chocolate and cookies, last year’s fantastically-popular photo booth, and the Penguin Popper whack-a-mole game - courtesy of Easton’s Parks and Rec.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, and the Joel Barlow Chamber Singers will serenade us with caroling at 4:30 pm. They will be followed by the highlight of the afternoon: the lighting of Easton’s holiday tree at approximately 5:30 pm. For more information, please visit our webpage: https://eastonlibraryfriends.org/ Details about this year’s holiday competition, a mini-tree decorating contest, can be found at the library or on the webpage.

Reminder! The Senior Center’s Annual Holiday Boutique is open weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Extended hours on Tuesday, December 10th – open until 7:00 pm. Cash or checks only, please. Do your holiday shopping locally for kids, Christmas décor, wreaths and trees, hand-knitted ware, spa products, housewarming gifts, small pieces of furniture, and jewelry, all reasonably priced!

Holiday/Winter Pet Photo Contest!! Easton's Park & Recreation would love to see your pets dressed up for the holiday and/or winter season! Simply email eastonpr@eastonct.gov a photo of your pet in the holiday/winter spirit, for a chance to win a $50 Greiser's Gift card! Our Park & Rec commission will be voting on the winner. The winner will be announced on our website and Facebook page on Wednesday, December 18th. Include your name, your pet's name, address, email, and phone number from November 16th to December 13th. Good Luck!

Daniel Simonelli, Easton's Municipal Agent, is starting a ‘Giving Tree’ this holiday season for the seniors in our wonderful Town of Easton. Beginning Monday, November 25th, you can visit his office to obtain a tag that lists specific items that will go to some of the seniors in our community. The tree will be up until Tuesday, December 17th, then everything will be taken to a recipient. If you have any questions please stop in to see him or give him a call at 203-268-1137.

Have a great Thanksgiving.

Dave