5 Things in Easton Today: Joyce Issues Budget Amendments

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 communities and publicly debate and shape next year’s budget.”

For more information on Joyce's ammendments, click here.

What should you know about?

Easton's Shred-it Day.

As a way to help our residents protect themselves from identity theft and fraud, the Easton Town Clerk's Office is holding its 2nd Annual Shred-It Day on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 9 am to 12 Noon. A professional document shredding company will be on location at Town Hall, 136 Elm Street. All residents are encouraged to bring their items to be destroyed, at no charge! Please click here for full information.

When is something happening?

6:30 p.m.

The Ames Free Library will be hosting "The Road We're All On: Healthy Planning for Healthy Aging"

We plan for all kinds of major events in our lives, but how many of us plan for the challenges of coping with serious illness? An overview of resources everyone should know about before there is a crisis – we’ll talk about issues to consider and solutions to be found. You may be surprised to learn about the wide range of services available that can provide expert care delivered wherever you are and covered by Medicare and all private insurance.

Where should you go today?

Dunkin' Donuts at 606 Washington Street

All day participating Dunkin' Donuts in Bristol County, Mass. will donate $1.00 for every cup of its iced coffee sold to The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF) for the benefit of Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Why should you check back?

Patch will have more extensive coverage of Monday night's Annual Town Meeting this week.