It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Parsons/Taylor House gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Easton, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“I just wanted express our thoughts about Mary, who was the caregiver for the weekend. We all thought she was wonderful!! I think her biggest strength is that she sees the work, needs little/to no direction, offers to take things out of our hands, and is a true-go-getter. For Billie, this type of help is great since she feels like she can take some time to rest and trust all is okay. Mary works hard and is also very patient. I really think Mary is a natural dealing with elderly. She is patient and kind! Anyway, what I wanted to ask is if Mary can be the consistent caregiver for the weekends. The other 4 caregivers that I have met are also very nice. We would like Mary as much as possible as she is punctual, and as I mentioned before, sees what needs doing. She is focused on what she can do to help. She doesnt just sit there next to Bill, she has eyes in the back of her head and goes the extra mile. Anything that needs to get done, she says no wait, let me do it if she hasnt already initiated it herself. She seems to have endless energy and never complained. I just felt compelled to drop you a this note to let you know how impressed we were with her. Thanks”
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“Thank you so much for your kind , personalized service. My mother was always resistant to have someone come into her home to help care for her, but she is very, very pleased with Betsy. Not only does she have someone to keep her company and meet her physical needs—her kitchen is looking cleaner than I have seen it in a while. Thank you again. Your kind manner was reassuring to my mother and to me, and you have made the process of caring for my mother at home easy, and provided me with much needed relief so that I can actually return to work with a calm mind.”
“We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the in-home care that Always Best Care is providing our parents. You have guided us through this very difficult time and have helped us deal with my mother’s illness and her inability to care for my dad. Your caregivers are very capable and caring, and your staff is competent and thorough. We believe this makes your company invaluable to families with loved ones in need of assistance. We would recommend Always Best Care to anybody in search of quality care for their loved one. Thank you for all you and your staff do.”
“Always Best Care Services is a good place to get good care. The employees would do their very best to take care of you in your time of need. I will recommended this facility to family and friends. I want to thank you so much for the exceptional care you took of my dad. I hold your agency in the highest regard and you have my deepest appreciation.”
“My mother was in need of help after she broke her hip at 101 years old. She refused to leave her home. Susan Oderwald took wonderful care of her. She found caregivers for her who treated her with kid gloves and she herself went above and beyond by getting papers signed, visiting her in the hospital and fetching things for her. I don't know what I would have done without her, since I live 3,000 miles away. I highly recommend her, her services and her staff of caregivers.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Gollub Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local River Grille or visit Jacob Mixsell House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Easton, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Easton, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Easton, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**April 11, 2025Good afternoon,The Board of Selectmen met Wednesday night to set the agenda for the town meeting, to be held at Samuel Staples Elementary School on April 28, at 7:00 PM. As noted, the questions on the budget, the planning and zoning ordinance change, and the designation of town hall as a historic property will be voted on at a referendum also held at SSES on May 6, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.It has been discussed at several selectm...
**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**
April 11, 2025
Good afternoon,
The Board of Selectmen met Wednesday night to set the agenda for the town meeting, to be held at Samuel Staples Elementary School on April 28, at 7:00 PM. As noted, the questions on the budget, the planning and zoning ordinance change, and the designation of town hall as a historic property will be voted on at a referendum also held at SSES on May 6, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
It has been discussed at several selectmen meetings, that in cases involving land use around the Center road/Sport Hill road intersection, the judge hearing those cases has criticized the town for not having regulations specific to that area. To provide some history, in 2019, the planning and zoning commission did propose regulations for this village district. The public hearing to present those regulations was postponed at my suggestion after I took office. With the suggestion that we need specific regulations for this area of town, I will make the 2019, recommended regulations available for people to review at:
https://www.eastonct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3071/f/pages/proposed_village_district_zoning_reg.pdfThis is merely a starting point for further discussion.
Things in our sister city Sviatohirsk have taken a turn for the worse. As you know we had been raising money for generators which is still a huge need. However, their most pressing need at the moment is clean fresh drinking water. Previously, Easton was able to help them secure a water purification apparatus which made a huge difference, but it is not portable, and not accessible to many of the surrounding villages. They had relied on a water delivery truck which had been supplied by other organizations. These organizations have lost their funding, and as a result our sister city has lost its water delivery truck. This creates a dire situation. Any help that you can give is greatly appreciated. https://ukraineaidinternational.org/easton-sviatohirsk/.
I am pleased that the Aspetuck health district has made some recent changes including a new director, added personnel and technological improvements. These steps should translate into service improvements. The changes are detailed in the following article: Westport community news: Inklings News earns second Gold Crown Award.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to replace municipally owned and maintained post-mounted sheet aluminum speed limit signs on municipally-owned rural roads. All existing speed limit signs along roadways included in this project will be replaced with new, retroreflective signs to ensure proper placement and compliance with current federal guidelines. From 2020 to 2021, 19% of all crashes were speeding-related. As such, one of the State's safety initiatives is to replace speed limit signs on higher-risk rural roads to increase visibility, ensure compliance with standards, and assist with enforcement efforts. There are about 50 roads involved in Easton. For more information please contact my office.
I am pleased to announce that today, the governor’s bond commission awarded $1 million to our library for upcoming renovations. Thank you to our library and library building committees and our staff and legislators for their hard work and support. Bringing in state and federal funds allows us to improve our town without always having to rely on funding projects with our own tax dollars.
The Connecticut fire academy will be presenting a college fair for people interested in a career in the fire service. It will be held at the CT Fire Academy on April 25, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more information please contact my office.
Activities around town:
Aspetuck Land Trust is having their Spring Native Plant Sale! It opens online to the public on Friday, April 11th. Plant preview here. Plant pickup on May 16-18 at Haskins Preserve, 20 Green Acre Lane, Westport, CT.
Jesse Lee United Methodist Church is having a free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 25 Flat Rock Road for children 2-6 years of age. BYOB- Bring your own basket! Crafts and games in the church hall prior to the hunt, prizes awarded to the finders of the Golden Eggs! The event is free of charge, although donations are always welcome. Registration is required at our website, www.jesselee.org. Questions 203-372-8250.
C2 Education will be at the Easton Public Library to administer a free practice test (both the SAT and ACT) on Saturday, April 12th, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, and a Results Session on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 pm (Grades 9-12) Registration required.
The Staples Academy Foundation is holding a Fish Fry on Good Friday, April 18,2025 from 5 – 8pm at the Congregational Church Hall, 336 Westport Road.
Easter Sunday service will be at 9:30 am at Christ Church Easton with Rev. Canon D Littlepage officiating. After the service, there is a light brunch and Easter egg hunt on the hill for the kids. Vicki Mark Anthony is also leading Stations of the Cross for Holy Week, every day from Monday, April 14th to Thursday, April 17th at 5:30 pm.
The Easton Senior Center has scheduled four classes with AARP for SAFE DRIVING CLASSES. The dates are: Friday, April 25th, Friday, July 18th, Friday, September 12th, & Friday, November 7th. All classes are from 11:15 to 3:15. The cost is $24 for members and $25 for non-members. Please sign up for the class you are interested in.
The Easton Public Library will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8th, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Sponsored by the Siren Aide of Easton in memory of Ellen Longbine Waugh. Please make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org / 1-800-RED CROSS.
SAVE THE DATE! Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19th at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. Check in at 8:30 am, shotgun start at 10:00 am, $225.00 per player, $900.00 per foursome. Price includes 2-hour driving range, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, 2-hour open bar/wine cocktail reception, gift bag, and door prizes. Register at www.elfgolftournament.com All proceeds to support Easton Schools.
Have a great weekend,
Dave
**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**April 4, 2025Good afternoon,The Zoning Board of Appeals met on Tuesday to discuss an appeal to a zoning permit issued to Gourmet United for renovations at 440 Sport Hill Rd. The meeting was continued to Tuesday, April 15th, at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall. The public may attend.EMS has completed their move to 659 Sport Hill Rd. If you can imagine moving from a house you have inhabited for more than 40 years, while still functioning and helping wi...
**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**
April 4, 2025
Good afternoon,
The Zoning Board of Appeals met on Tuesday to discuss an appeal to a zoning permit issued to Gourmet United for renovations at 440 Sport Hill Rd. The meeting was continued to Tuesday, April 15th, at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall. The public may attend.
EMS has completed their move to 659 Sport Hill Rd. If you can imagine moving from a house you have inhabited for more than 40 years, while still functioning and helping with the repairs to your new home, you can imagine what an undertaking this has been. Particular thanks to Josh Mezaros, Michael Quinn, Danny Ramadan, Kevin Shevlin, and Kie Lee. You will start to see work beginning on the renovation of their headquarters as well. This is a landmark moment for our town. EMS and I would also like to thank our Public Works Department for their incredible work in helping to prepare EMS’s new home.
The Board of Finance met this week to finalize the 2025-2026 budget proposal. The overall increase will be 2.65%. The Board of Education budget will increase by 6.72% and the town’s budget will decrease by 3.52%. The overall budget is $51,290,542. The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 28th. The selectmen will finalize the agenda for the Town Meeting at a special meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, at 8:00 pm. The referendum on questions posed at the Town Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 6th.
Activities around town:
The Easton Senior Center, 650 Morehouse Road, is having a spectacular Tag Sale now through April 10th, weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Many fantastic items, including Jewelry, most are under $5.00.
The Easton Parks and Recreation is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza! Visit with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 5th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the New Friends Playground, 360 Sport Hill Road. Ages 0-10. Registration required. Easton residents only. (Rain Date April 6th)The Covenant Church of Easton is hosting a “Feed the Hunger Pack-a-thon” on Saturday, April 5th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am OR 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at 1 Sport Hill Road. Help us pack 25,920 meals for hungry children across the globe! Sign up for a session by following this link https://www.signupgenius.com/g.... There will be a nominal cost to participate. For further info, call (203) 371-8335.
Enjoy a special evening with your Easton friends and neighbors on Wednesday, April 9th for a performance of “Theater People”, a rollicking comedy at the Westport Playhouse 203-227-4177. 6 PM Cocktail Party, 7 PM Performance. Ages 14+. Purchase your tickets HERE and use code “EASTONNIGHT”.
On Wednesday, April 9th at 9:00 am, the Easton Senior Center is hosting the Easton EMS to talk about important emergency procedures, including how to use an AED machine and how to post your “File of Life” card. This talk will be followed by their usual blood pressure and blood sugar screening.Wednesday, April 9th is CT Save-a-Life-Day. There will be free Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training for Westport, Weston, and Easton residents. This is hosted by Positive Directions, Aspetuck Health District, and Catalyst CT, and will be held at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 201, Westport, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. RSVP at www.positivedirectios.org/events.
The Easton Public Library is hosting “Taste Testers: Goldfish!!!” (grades 6-8) on Thursday, April 10th, 3:30-4:30 pm. Come join the fun with food! This month, we're doing a blind taste test of Goldfish! Can you tell which is which? More importantly, which one is the best? Registration required.
spetuck Land Trust is having their Spring Native Plant Sale! It opens online to the public on Friday, April 11th. Plant preview here. Plant pickup on May 16-18 at Haskins Preserve, 20 Green Acre Lane, Westport, CT.
C2 Education will be at the Easton Public Library to administer a free practice test (both the SAT and ACT) on Saturday, April 12th, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, and a Results Session on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 pm (Grades 9-12) Registration required.
The Easton Public Library is hosting “How to Use Today’s AI Tools to Simplify Life & Business”, on Saturday, April 12th at 1:30 p.m. Eddi Khaytman, from PromoAmbitions LLC, will be back to show how AI tools can simplify your daily tasks, enhance productivity, and bring a new level of efficiency to both personal and professional endeavors. Platforms presented will be Perplexity, ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Midjourney, Gen 3 Runway, Suno AI, etc. Registration is recommended.
The Easton Senior Center has scheduled four classes with AARP for SAFE DRIVING CLASSES. The dates are: Friday, April 25th, Friday, July 18th, Friday, September 12th, & Friday, November 7th. All classes are from 11:15 to 3:15. The cost is $25 for non-members and $24 for members. Please sign up for the class you are interested in.
SAVE THE DATE! Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19th at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. Check in at 8:30 am, shotgun start at 10:00 am, $225.00 per player, $900.00 per foursome. Price includes 2-hour driving range, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, 2-hour open bar/wine cocktail reception, gift bag, and door prizes. Register at www.elfgolftournament.com. All proceeds to support Easton Schools.
Happy Spring. Have a wonderful weekend!
Dave
Easton residents will vote May 6 on the town and school budgets and proposed zoning and historic property ordinances.Patch StaffEASTON, CT — Voters in Easton will go to the polls Tuesday, May 6, to decide on four key questions involving the town and regional school budgets and two proposed ordinances.Polling will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road.On the ballot is a proposal to appropriate $51,290,542 for the town’s 2025–26 annual budget, wh...
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EASTON, CT — Voters in Easton will go to the polls Tuesday, May 6, to decide on four key questions involving the town and regional school budgets and two proposed ordinances.
Polling will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School, 515 Morehouse Road.
On the ballot is a proposal to appropriate $51,290,542 for the town’s 2025–26 annual budget, which includes Easton’s share of the Region 9 school district budget.
A second question asks voters to approve the Region 9 school district’s total proposed budget of $26,489,155 for the coming fiscal year. Of that amount, $14,030,435 would be Easton’s share, with Redding contributing $12,458,720.
Residents will also decide whether to adopt a revised Planning and Zoning ordinance, Chapter 147, that would create an elected Planning and Zoning Commission.
The final question concerns a proposal to designate Easton Town Hall as a local historic property under a newly proposed ordinance.
Absentee ballots are available but must be applied for in person due to the limited notice period for the vote. Voters can submit completed ballots in person or via the official drop box at Town Hall. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on May 6 to be counted.
More information, including a sample ballot and absentee ballot application, is available on the town’s website. View a sample ballot here.
"…we voted to go ahead with joining the Aspetuck Land Trust in a joint purchase of open space the town already owns…"Patch StaffPosted Fri, May 2, 2025 at 1:37 pm ET**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**May 2, 2025Good afternoon -It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Eunice Hanson who volunteered much time for the town. After tragedy struck her family on September 11, she became a national figure as well. A memorial service w...
Patch Staff
Posted Fri, May 2, 2025 at 1:37 pm ET
**News Release Submitted by Easton First Selectman Bindelglass**
May 2, 2025
Good afternoon -
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Eunice Hanson who volunteered much time for the town. After tragedy struck her family on September 11, she became a national figure as well. A memorial service will be held on May 7, at 10:00 a.m., in the Congregational Church of Easton, 336 Westport Road, Easton, CT where family and friends will gather to celebrate Eunice’s life. Friends may greet the family after 9:00 a.m., in the Church.
Thank you to all those who attended the annual town meeting this week. The referendum will be held at Samuel Staples Elementary School on Tuesday, May 6th from 6:00 AM to 8:00PM to approve the Town and Region 9 (Joel Barlow HS) budgets, the designation of town hall as a historic property, as well as a change in the ordinance governing planning and zoning to make the members of the commission elected rather than appointed as they are today. Voting is our right and duty for our town. The Board of Finance will meet that night to set the mill rate for our taxes. Once that is finished I will send out a message explaining how that transpired. To view the referendum questions, please go to https://www.eastonct.gov/town-meeting, Absentee Ballots for the May 6, 2025, Budget Referendum are available in the Town Clerk's Office.
At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Thursday, we voted to go ahead with joining the Aspetuck Land Trust in a joint purchase of open space on Lantern Hill Road to combine with existing open space the town already owns. This was approved by Planning and Zoning, and supported unanimously by our land acquisition authority. This will create the only true open space in lower Easton, and be managed by the land trust, including putting in trails. The funds will most likely come from the fee-in-lieu-of fund, which I will explain separately. We also amended the town’s drug and alcohol policy to clarify that it applied to the driving of any town vehicle at any time.
Boy Scout Troop 66 is celebrating its 100 anniversary this weekend with a ceremony welcoming back many past Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Eagle Scouts. The troop has completed countless hours of service to the town over the years, creating projects that improve community for everyone. Thank you for your contributions to Easton and congratulations to the troop on marking this momentous milestone.
A group of volunteers spent Sunday afternoon picking up trash from around the reservoirs in Easton. While we often talk about protecting the watershed this is a concrete step towards actually doing so. Almost 800 lbs. were removed. The bathrooms at the Morehouse fields are now open as we enter the spring season.
Reminder to our Seniors that the deadline to file applications for the Easton Senior Tax Relief Program and the State of Connecticut Elderly Homeowners’ Program is Thursday, May 15, 2025. They may call the Assessor’s Office with any questions or for assistance. Information about these programs is also available on the Assessor’s page under Tax Relief Programs at https://www.eastonct.gov/assessor/files/tax-relief-programs.
Our sister city Sviatohirsk, Ukraine, urgently needs fresh drinking water. Parts of Sviatohirsk are no longer getting deliveries of clean, drinkable water made possible by a truck on loan from USAID. Given the defunding of USAID, the truck is no longer available to Ukraine Aid International. The truck supplied water to those living too far from the town’s water filtration system, also made possible by Easton’s generosity. Water is life, and without access to water, the health and well-being of the citizens of Sviatohirsk are now further at risk. Your generous donations for electric generators have now been re-allocated toward this water emergency. We have $17,000 and need $4,000 to $5,000 more to reach our goal to secure the purchase of a replacement truck. Please help UAI reach its goal by making a donation today! Thank you in advance from the citizens of Sviatohirsk for your ongoing generosity. Slava Ukraini! Link: https://ukraineaidinternational.org/donate-now/, or send checks to:Ukraine Aid International, Inc., 298 Fairview Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06824, Memo: Easton Sister City OR Venmo: @UkraineAidInternational, Designate: Easton Sister City.
Activities around town:
Easton Electronic and & Tools Recycling Event is on Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Samuel Staples Elementary School (rear of school – drive through). ###strong: Computers, Monitors, Printers, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, Copiers, Scanners, Video Game Machines, iPods, PDAs, Modems, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Stereo Equipment, Phones, Cameras, Tablets, Microwaves, Small Appliances. Bring Tools you no longer need: Hand Tools, Small Power Tools (to benefit Nourish Bridgeport). Not accepted: Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Smoke Detectors, Hazardous Materials. Questions? Contact Take2recycle.com or 800-209-9322.
Festival of Hope Food Truck and Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Trumbull, Monroe & Easton First Responders and Touch-a-Truck, Cornhole Challenge, Food Trucks, and Craft Festival to benefit The Center for Family Justice at Trumbull Mall (near the bus depot). Open to the public - free admission.
Easton Park and Rec invites all Easton families to the Annual Easton Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am at Aspetuck Park, 369 Black Rock Road. Ages 15 and under, Easton residents only. Bring chairs, snacks, and poles. We will provide the live worms. Prizes awarded for the largest, smallest, and most fish caught!
The Easton Public Library will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8th, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Sponsored by the Siren Aide of Easton in memory of Ellen Longbine Waugh. Please make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org / 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Easton Public Library is hosting part two of “Tips to Optimize Brain Health” presented by Dr. Wendy Hurwitz, on Saturday, May 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come and learn easy, simple, drug-free things you can do that may help prevent, reduce, or reverse cognitive decline, and strategies to optimize brain health. Registration is recommended.
Garden Mart Plant Sale 2025 on Saturday, May 10th, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on the Easton Firehouse Green, 1 Center Road, featuring member-grown perennials, colorful annuals, and certified organic herbs for sale. Conservation & Master Gardener Booth, vendors, and more! Cash & Carry. Open to the Public.
SAVE THE DATE! Easton Learning Foundation (ELF) is hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19th at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. Check in at 8:30 am, shotgun start at 10:00 am, $225.00 per player, $900.00 per foursome. Price includes 2-hour driving range, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, 2-hour open bar/wine cocktail reception, gift bag, and door prizes. Register at www.elfgolftournament.com. All proceeds to support Easton Schools.
Save-the-Date for Easton’s 1st Annual Farmhouse Flea & Community Tag Sale on May 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Christ Church, 59 Church Road, Easton. This should be a great time to meet folks, volunteer, donate, etc. Prime space reservations start on Thursday, May 1st, at www.christchrucheaston.com/events. Please contact Vicki Mark Anthony at Christ Church at 203-551-4728 (cell) or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend,
Dave
203-877-1377
