Hundreds of people turned out to view the Tunnel to Towers' 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit that was open to the public on Saturday on the grounds of Easton Congregational Church. "We are so grateful to all of the local donors who stepped up to make this free exhibit possible," said Don Boyce of Easton, who lobbied to bring the exhibit to town. The 83-foot tractor-trailer, which expands to exhibit a wide array of 9/11 artifacts, has been touring the country for years – but today's visit marks only the second time the museum has visited Connecticut, organizers said. "For us in Easton, this is very personal -- because we've had parishioners here who lost their lives," said Boyce. The museum-on-wheels has visited nearly all 50 states and has hosted over a million visitors, organizers said. Many people helped to make this work and we thank them all. To donate to Tunnel to Towers please go to https://t2t.org/donate/.
The Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments is updating the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (RPOCD), which covers the City of Bridgeport and towns of Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. MetroCOG is providing a range of diverse opportunities and methods for communities throughout the region to participate in the planning process:
For more than 15 years, Easton Channel 79 has carried Town Meetings, Board and Commission meetings, and the bi-monthly Board of Selectmen meetings - keeping local residents informed about their town government. Effective August 21, 2025, the new Government Channel will be located on channel 1310.
The Friends of the Easton Public Library are collecting donations of gently used books, DVDs and CDs for our annual used book sale until September 15. There's still time this summer to clear out your bookshelves! Please drop off donations at the library during their regular open hours. All proceeds from our annual book sale will be used to support the funding of programs and supplies that benefit the entire Easton community.
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The “Grow a Row Program” for Easton Seniors is underway. Donations of homegrown produce or items purchased from Easton farms can be dropped off at Shaggy Coos Farm at 53 Center Road on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, for volunteers to deliver the food to Easton’s seniors.
TONIGHT!!! FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT AT ASPETUCK PARK! Enjoy a warm summer evening and a movie (The Goonies!) with us at Aspetuck Park, located at 369 Black Rock Road, on Friday, August 15th. Our snack shack will be open (chips, candy, drinks). All you need to do is come on down with your family and friends, chairs, blankets, pillows, snacks, and bug spray, and we will do the rest. *All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Movies begin at approximately 8:20 pm.
Aspetuck Park C2 Education will be at the Easton Public Library to offer a free SAT or ACT Practice Test, followed by a results and feedback session for Grades 9-12 on Saturday, August 16th at 3:30 p.m. *Note: The SAT is now digital, and this practice test will be as well. Registrants need a device (no tablets or phones), Library WiFi, and a Bright Space account (provided by C2). The ACT will still be on paper. Please register HERE.
A Beginner's Course on the Dos & Don'ts of Foraging at the Easton Public Library on Wednesday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. Presenter Gina Pagano will explain how to forage ethically and sustainably, as well as what to do and what not to do. She will discuss a few items that are easy to identify and find each season. She will also try to bring a few samples for participants to try. Registration is recommended.
Aspetuck Land Trust Fall Native Plant Sale Online Ordering Begins August 26th for Members. Join or Renew Here! Plant Pickup at Haskins Preserve in Westport, CT, October 3rd-5th.
Have a great weekend,